Mccormick Tractor Reviews

The left wheel, as if finally realizing that the task wasn't as hard as it seemed, gripped the ground and almost effortlessly drove the mower forward and off the anthill. By engaging the differential lock, I could force the left wheel to do its part and...

Transmission The type of transmission is a key feature to consider, because it will make a big difference in the way the tractor performs. The heart of the tractor, the engine provides the power to do heavy work.

Garden Tractor Generally tougher, larger and more powerful than lawn tractors, garden tractors have significantly more options for installing attachments. While they don't have quite the same horsepower as a utility model, compact tractors can be equipped...

Here are a few things to consider when buying a tractor : Think about the tasks it will perform. Use it to dig foundations, electric and water lines, or move sand and gravel. If you really take your firewood seriously, consider a ­tractor-powered firewood...

But larger tractors produced after WWII dried up the market for many of the walk behinds, and even Gravely stopped producing them around 2003. The American manufacturers also never innovated much in this equipment sector—even in the last days of their...

As we approach the end of the year, it's natural to look back at the past year. So here I found myself among machines that were, in some ways, superior or at least equal to the behemoths that crawl across fields today.

For some tasks, such as heavy mowing or plowing, full throttle is necessary, but for many others, less throttle saves fuel and also creates less noise. Under this setup, the mower would run for weeks or even months without needing to be refueled.

Overheating due to radiator-debris buildup can void the warranty in many cases. Using a scraper that has an adjustable offset blade will remove leaf litter and debris, making a clean dirt break.

Keeping your lawn short and tidy is ideal from an aesthetic perspective, and it can also help minimize the populations of annoying insect pests. If you're just maintaining a manicured area, then continuing to mow in a clockwise direction will allow the...

Trusted by farmers for more than 50 years, Lamborghini tractors have made their mark on Italian agriculture. Deutz-Fahr tractors are built alongside the Lamborghini tractors, and besides the color difference (Lamborghini in silver and Deutz-Fahr in green),...

Of course, this can apply to all areas of life, even farm machinery . However, the design of the hitch was exclusive to Ford, leading to decades of competition as other tractor manufacturers attempted to produce similar hitches, including a two-point...

Heat from motor use will expand the assembly and tighten the seal over time, and if it's wrenched on from the beginning, it will be a bear to remove at the next oil change. If your specs are right, the level should be right on or at least close, though...

The reason is simple—the driveways on many farms can be quite lengthy, and they're often made of gravel, which can lead to a variety of issues . Like a simple rear blade, a box blade attaches to the rear of your tractor using the three-point hitch,...

This involves finding the hole (fill it with air and spray soapy water around the surface—the hole will bubble) and pushing a patch into the tire with a special instrument. Patching As mentioned above, both tires and tubes can easily be patched.

I bale hay on my northern Wisconsin farm every summer , so here are a few tips to make the baling days proceed as smoothly as possible. But it is difficult, especially if you produce the small square bales that are so convenient for many hobby farmers.

If you read my articles on this site, then you know that I like old-fashioned, tried-and-true tools. In reading about the Massey, I discovered that the 135 is still in widespread use in developing countries, where its simple design and reliability are...

Using a chain, we tied the arms securely to the post, and then—as we watched with curiosity and hope—my brother engaged the hydraulic lift. It couldn't have been any easier! Thanks to Little Mo, a hard and time-consuming task became as simple as could...

A better approach might be to lift them with the front-end loader on a tractor, but not everyone has a front-end loader—if you don't, you'll have to find another way. You don't need fancy equipment to lift heavy objects around the farm—a simple piece...

Lorain Ebbett-Rideout Clean the Machine: To save yourself a mess in the spring, banish all those mud bits, dust, dried grass and general debris to the trash—not the machine shed.

Prepare For Icy Conditions Ice is a part of winter, and it likes to form wherever the snow gets packed down, which is to say, areas that you frequently use such as doorways and walkways.

Wait until the tractor engine has cooled. Change and evaluate tractor oil. Let the engine cool so oil will be safe to handle. Fully effective coolant should indicate a boiling point above 265 degrees F.

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

Noise-Safe Earphones Etymotic HD Safety Earplugs and Earphones block external sound to reduce external noise; high-def sound reproduction means there is no need for high playback levels to hear the music.

Because I don't recommend that anyone blast stumps out of the ground with dynamite like in The Fields of Home by Ralph Moody (one of my favorite books), let's focus on a few other tools that hobby farmers can use to remove tree stumps from the ground...

Backhoe Attachment If you're looking to dig up huge boulders, then you might want to skip the digging bar and let your tractor do the work with a backhoe attachment. Keep in mind that some rocks might be too big to move with anything short of professional-level...

Maintenance checks also serve as an early warning system to catch small problems before they become big problems. Not only are most difficult to hold open without breaking the binding, they could be incomplete, as information was often added to later...

Stop the engine, and give it a few minutes before checking the dipstick or other oil-level indicator. Check for leaks and worn or loose hoses or cables. Check hydraulic and transmission fluid, as well.