Kioti Tractor Reviews

They typically hook over the same bar as a loader would on the front of the tractor, and can be installed or removed in a matter of minutes. Boom Pole: This lifting device is well-suited to moving large poles, broken equipment, drums of feed and even...

A tractor can never have too many features. By engaging the differential lock, I could force the left wheel to do its part and not pass the workload to the useless right wheel. In other words, it wasn't just a pile of sand and dirt—it was a tough little...

Hydraulic power-­steering can make turning easier, while hydraulic power is also used for lifting attachments and powering implements such as backhoes and front-end loaders. This type of transmission makes it easy to maintain a constant speed; the operator...

As its name implies, this tractor is chiefly used for mowing lawns and is fairly limited in terms of power, features and expandability through attachments. Here are four classes of tractors to consider for your hobby farm, along with a few guidelines...

When selecting a mower attachment, be sure that it matches the horsepower of your tractor. If you plan to harvest your own hay, used sickle bar mowers, hay rakes and square baling machines are often available for a reasonable price.

You wouldn't buy a 50-horsepower tractor to mow a single acre, and likewise, you wouldn't want a walk-behind to mow 50 acres. You've finally gotten a few acres in the country, and you're eager to start a farming endeavor: maybe some livestock, an acre...

While topping a hill in western Washington state this summer, I saw before me a wheat field with harvest equipment circa 1930 and 1940. The exposition included not only the combines and crawler tractors of the day but also old farm trucks that had been...

Running an engine at full throttle comes with a price: increased gas consumption. But if you run it at full throttle all or most of the time, perhaps you should take heed of the tortoise and pull back when possible.

A small, maneuverable tractor is your best bet for this use. Post-hole drills can be mounted to the three-point hitch or front bucket, which allows for greater downward pressure and quicker digging and can be operated exclusively from the tractor seat.

This will discharge the clippings toward the middle of the mowing area, which is much more desirable than discharging them into a non-mowed area, where they will just get tangled up in unmowed grass (or matted against buildings and other obstacles), creating...

But he held his tractor business most dear, and even today, in the Ferruccio Lamborghini museum, the tractors he built take center stage. I can't really say that it is unfortunate that farmers in the U.S. cannot easily buy Lamborghini tractors for their...

But for all its strengths, the three-point hitch hasn't always been a standardized feature for tractors. Designed and improved during the 1920s and 1930s by Harry Ferguson, the three-point hitch first rose to prominence thanks to its use on a series of...

As spring and summer gain momentum, it's important to give a little love back to the tools and machines used so heavily when things are green and growing. Remove the keys from the ignition before getting started.

While such blades can do a fine job on simple tasks (and are great for pushing and distributing piles of loose gravel), making deep adjustments to the driveway (which might be required for fixing stubborn potholes) might exceed their capabilities.

The patch will then stick to in the hole and stop the leak—far and away the most affordable of fixes, though again, you cannot patch a busted sidewall. Tractor tires, and standard tire sizes, have changed a bit over the years, so sometimes finding the...

Have Adequate Help In theory, with machines a single person can bay hale. What's better than producing your own hay for your livestock? But it is difficult, especially if you produce the small square bales that are so convenient for many hobby farmers.

The 135 was manufactured for a dozen years from 1964 through 1975; based on the serial number, our Massey appears to have been built in 1970, making it at least 15 years younger than Little Mo. That also means that it boasts a few features to make driving...

While this works well in many cases, the three-point hitch can be stronger, and there is always the risk that the rear end of your tractor will lift off the ground, which can obviously be dangerous.

They're obviously too heavy for a single person or even a few people to lift, and while it's possible to wrap a chain around them and drag them behind a tractor, this will undoubtedly leave large scrapes and gouges in the ground, which is probably not...

If the snow-blower is then left in subfreezing temperatures, the melted snow can freeze onto the machine. Check Brakes: ATV and UTV users should be sure to check brake pads for wear and replace if they're wearing thin.

Don't be caught unprepared and searching for your winter gear on the morning that six inches of snow has fallen from the sky. Keeping the ice under control can be a season-long battle, so arm yourself with tools such as a digging bar, a snow shovel and...

Your dealer or mechanic can point you to a reliable oil-scan service provider. If fluid levels are low, refill with distilled water and recharge. Carefully pour off oil from the collection pan, and look for signs of metal filings that can indicate other...

Farmstead cleanup is a multifaceted chore, and the right tools make all the difference. Tags farm equipment , tractor , UTV Use the infographic below to figure out what piece of farm machinery will help you complete your springtime chores.

Learn more about it and find a dealer at John Deere . $39.99 per pair at EZGrip Mat Mover 4. Sharpeners Sharpen hand tools and axes before storing them for the winter with Graensfors Bruk files, available in steel or diamond file faces.

Mattock If you want to dig out a stump the old-fashioned way, a mattock is the tool for you. (You might need to cut some of the main roots first.) Of course, you should use caution with any effort to forcibly remove a stump, as it's quite possible that...

Keep in mind that some rocks might be too big to move with anything short of professional-level equipment. Whether it's a bunch of small ones that complicate planting gardens or crops, or giant boulders that jut out of the ground and threaten to break...

Not only are most difficult to hold open without breaking the binding, they could be incomplete, as information was often added to later revised versions. In addition to discussing features, operation and capability of your tractor, the tractor owner's...