Massey Ferguson Compact Tractor Reviews

Looking at the front-end-mounted products on the market—mechanically as well as hydraulically operated—can leave you staring into the face of a salesperson who might not know what will work best for your situation.

But first, allow me to backtrack. In other words, it wasn't just a pile of sand and dirt—it was a tough little mound that wasn't going to be pushed over. In my case, with the right wheel raised slightly off the ground, the left wheel was being asked...

Tires The tires of a tractor are designed to provide lots of traction so that the tractor can do heavy work. Transmission The type of transmission is a key feature to consider, because it will make a big difference in the way the tractor performs.

They're basically essential for large-scale farm maintenance and they're also necessary for using some machines, including cultivators and hay balers . A good one will more than pay for itself over time.

Mowing heavy brush or just keeping the weeds down is one of the most common jobs for a tractor. A medium-duty, 5- to 6-feet-wide brush hog is fine for most pasture and trail maintenance, but you may decide you need a “finish mower” to quickly trim...

A true walk-behind tractor shares the same durable, high-quality design one would expect in a traditional tractor: all-gear drive, automotive-style clutch, commercial gas or diesel engine, and shaft-driven implements.

I later found out that the Vintage Harvest is an annual affair held the last weekend of every August. Tags combine , equipment , Jim Ruen The exposition included not only the combines and crawler tractors of the day but also old farm trucks that had been...

Even a simple lawn mower, running at full throttle, can quickly guzzle through a full tank of gas. Run your engine at low throttle, and the savings can be significant. The speedy hare knew he couldn't lose a race against the slow, plodding tortoise, but...

Often the width of a 6-foot scrape blade or box blade is all that's needed to safely tend the perimeter of prescribed fires, but check local and state regulations and notify local fire officials before burning.

The clippings discharged from long grass can be substantial, and mowing back over them can interfere with the blades and make it difficult for the mower to do its job correctly. A common question involves whether to mow in a clockwise or counterclockwise...

Modern Lamborghini tractors are produced by the Same Deutz-Fahr group, the largest privately owned agricultural-machinery manufacturer in the world. The group includes tractor companies originating in Italy, Switzerland and Germany.

However, as patents on the three-point hitch expired, the system became more widespread and was soon adopted as a standard by many manufacturers. What a different world it was! The truth of the matter is that the three-point hitch is a tremendous accomplishment...

Step 6: Tighten the Drain Plug With the filter installed, fix your new crush washer or O-ring on the drain plug and thread it in by hand until it seats. With a shop towel handy, loosen the drain plug by turning counterclockwise, breaking it loose with...

Still, box blades aren't perfect. The goal with this approach is to reduce the crown (the middle of the driveway, which can become higher than the sides over time) and fill in shallow potholes to level the surface.

If they can't, which could be the case, you'll be left to do your own research. Yesterday's Tractors Magazine also has a an active message board where you can ask a few enthusiasts for their advice.

Don't get so caught up in the project (“We've got to get that last hundred bales stacked!”) that you lose sight of what you can handle. Start as Early as Possible To anyone who has ever baled hay, this is obvious but it bears repeating—the process...

By doing things in the most productive way, it's possible to get more things accomplished during a day. We had two choices—we could dig up the entire post and block of concrete, leaving a gaping hole in the soggy ground that would have to be filled...

With these holes, you can use hooks, chains, ropes or wires to attach the board to the hitch of your tractor. If you live on a farm, it's inevitable that you'll eventually need to move heavy objects that just don't lend themselves to being easily transported.

Here's our guide with seasonal checklists that will help you keep small machines such as ATVs and UTVs running smoothly. Working Season Don't get so involved in your summertime work that you forget to check on your machines from time to time.

That said, even the best portable generator won't do you any good if it lacks fuel or is buried in a shed behind the summer gardening tools. If items need washing, do that now; if your boots are wearing out and won't survive another winter, get a new...

When changing any oil, always change the filter, as well. “However, if you put on fewer hours, as most hobby farmers are likely to do, with the exception of coolants, you should change most fluids and filters at least once a year.” Warm up the engine...

Maybe you need a tractor to repair fencing, a UTV to check on livestock or a chainsaw to remove brush and fell trees. Whatever it is, the guide below will help you make the best equipment decisions for the work that lays before you.

So have a look at the things we found that can help your farm run better or keep you and your animals safer. $15.95 at EquestriSafe 2. $55 each or $200 for a set of four at Borough Furnace 7.

A mattock is a hand tool similar to a pickaxe, with a head that generally includes either two cutting blades or one cutting blade and a pick. Because I don't recommend that anyone blast stumps out of the ground with dynamite like in The Fields of Home...

Here are some tools that can help you get the job done. Such a piece of wood can be easily turned into a simple wagon , perfect for transporting the heavy debris to better locations.

Small farm tractor maintenance should be a no-brainer. “We try to make as complete a manual as possible, with all versions together to cover the model completely,” Jensen says.

Think of the recommended pressure as a good guideline, but adjust air pressure for the type of work planned for the day ahead. If your tractor cab is equipped with air conditioning, take a minute to check the condenser, and remove any debris built up...