So that's what I did. Before I knew it, I had driven right across the top of the anthill, and suddenly the mower wasn't moving anymore. Fortunately, the differential lock can override the essence of the differential, locking the two wheels together so...
One of the most useful is the three-point hitch, which includes a hydraulic lift for raising and lowering attached equipment; simple drawbar hitches are also common, as well as specialized hitches for attachments such as front-end loaders and forklifts.
Many subcompacts are also equipped with PTOs and three-point hitches, making them much more expandable than smaller models; some even have front-end loaders ! Horsepower: approximately 20 to 25 4.
The manure spreader is an often overlooked tool that can be very useful. The selection of a 12-volt electric winch, gas-powered winch or power-takeoff (PTO) winch depends on your budget and how much pulling you need to do.
These machines were engineered to walk behind! What Do Walk-Behind Tractors Cost? 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...
Crayton Guhlke, one of the founders, told me the small, pull-type combines (pictured right) produced cleaner grain than many of today's self-propelled combines. You'll not only see history, you'll see some pretty darn good technology.
Like the tortoise, it just plugged along steadily without fanfare, completing its chores efficiently and effectively. As mentioned earlier, there are plenty of times when you absolutely need the full power of your tractor's engine.
With their countless uses and capabilities, tractors have secured their place as farm staples with unbeatable utilitarianism. Stop periodically to examine the front of the tractor on the grill cover and make sure there are no obstructions preventing free...
It could, depending on the length of the grass that you have to mow. Of course, every yard is different with its own issues, and depending on how many items you need to navigate (trees, buildings and so on), you might find that a mix of directions is...
Lamborghini offers an impressive range of styles, from 35-horsepower models to 270-horsepower models. Lamborghinis are also known for the amount of gears, as many as 80 or 90 on a single tractor when all of the forward, reverse and hi-lo gears are counted.
Thanksgiving Day might be behind us, but the feelings that the day promotes can (and should) linger year round. So the next time you hook up your Brand A plow to your Brand B tractor, with a Brand C brush mower waiting to be used later in the day, don't...
Turn off the engine, set the parking brake and wedge the tires. Although the first time or two may take a while, oil changes will become quick and easy as you do them more often. Some motors—usually diesel motors with large, vertically installed filters—call...
We look at three tractor attachments that can help you get the job done. This is when a rear grading blade comes in handy—these attachments excel at the fine-tuning work and can help finish up what the box blade starts.
If you blow a sidewall—the tall side of the tire—there's not much you can do to save the tire except for tubing it. Keeping your old tractor in service isn't as easy as running to the dealership.
Keep fans running when and where possible. 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. The phrase “make hay while the sun shines” says it all—ideally, you'll...
Not necessarily, when it comes to tractors. The Massey might have the looks and the power, but Little Mo still wins out for reliability, at least in my mind. Is the latest always the greatest?
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.
A second explanation is that Irishmen tend to over-express their attachment to national beers and whiskeys and get a hard time finding the right house door some evenings, so a pink door set in a green frame would not be mistaken with a blue door set in...
Ray flowers are more essential in their role of attracting pollinators to the disk flowers and providing the aesthetic appeal of the plant. Dried stalks can be used for livestock feed once the blooms have finished their show.Large, green leaves grow out...
Dad is going to be OK, but only because he got treatment in time. He almost died! We'll talk more about ticks next week but for now, be careful and watch out for ticks. But they're dangerous, too! Last week, Dad thought he had flu.
Of course before starting the engine, I put on hearing protectors to retain what hearing I still have. Check the chainsaw brake. Between fence line cleanup and firewood making, there is plenty of cutting to be done.
To send a homemade holiday greeting , use blank cards and envelopes, photos, stickers, and felt-tip markers. If not, here are some you could try: 1. And then you can incorporate them into your Christmas traditions! Try julebukking or putting out shoes...
"When you shoot that many, you are bound to get lucky once in a while," David says. To find them, click on the 'home' link on the DG toolbar, then go to theThis article is dedicated in memory of DG member, Trois Helvy - SantaFe, TX.
Store it at room temperature. Respiration Watch your animal's rib cage. It's easy to check livestock vital signs to ensure your animals stay healthy. Pull the animal's tail aside and insert the business end of a lubricated digital thermometer about 2...
Don't buy a horse beyond your handling and riding capabilities. By the same token, don't buy a young, untrained horse unless you're qualified to train him. Smaller breeds, like stocky-built Arabian horses and Morgan horses , Colonial Spanish horses ,...
Bring to a boil and reduce the heat (or set the pot on your woodstove, like Mom and Dad do) so the contents barely simmer. Last week, we talked about a few new holiday traditions you may not observe on your farm.
As night fell, the rain turned to sleet … « More Mondays with Martok » They covered him with a little blanket so he'd stay warm. He stayed in the incubator for a whole day, then he moved to the bottle baby crate in the living room where Uzzi and I...
