Troubleshooting Ford Tractor Hydraulics

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. Frustrated that the mower was stuck (and confused as well, as I hadn't seen the anthill at this...

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.

With special attachments, tractors can even handle digging stumps and drilling fencepost holes—and don't forget the convenience a tractor can add to even simple farm chores. Many subcompacts are also equipped with PTOs and three-point hitches, making...

The backhoe is one of the coolest (and most expensive) attachments you can put on a tractor. When selecting a mower attachment, be sure that it matches the horsepower of your tractor.

The big difference with a walk-behind is that it is smaller, only has a single axle, has a set of handlebars rather than a steering wheel, and, obviously, you walk behind it rather than ride atop it.

A number of them had automatic leveling devices developed during World War II to keep the threshing units level on the area's steep hills. I later found out that the Vintage Harvest is an annual affair held the last weekend of every August.

Running an engine at full throttle comes with a price: increased gas consumption. 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.

If you want to save yourself sore muscles and hours of tiring labor, consider implements that attach to the front or rear of your tractor. With their countless uses and capabilities, tractors have secured their place as farm staples with unbeatable utilitarianism.

For the most part, mowing grass isn't very complicated—you just mow in circles or rows until all of the ground has been covered, right? In these cases, a quality riding lawn mower is a necessity.

But he held his tractor business most dear, and even today, in the Ferruccio Lamborghini museum, the tractors he built take center stage. Trusted by farmers for more than 50 years, Lamborghini tractors have made their mark on Italian agriculture.

It can take a bit of effort to get the tractor and implement into exactly the right position so that the three points of attachment can be made—getting two of them secured tends to be easy enough, but I find that the third one can be quite stubborn...

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. If not, contact a local farm-supply store or brand dealership.

Fortunately, grading a gravel driveway is a task that can be accomplished (at least with some level of success) by any farmer with a large tractor and the right equipment, with the “right equipment” being the key.

If there are three numbers—such as 23×8.5-12—the first number is the width (23 inches), the second is the height (8.5 inches), and the third is the rim size (12 inches). Keeping your old tractor in service isn't as easy as running to the dealership.

Wear clothing that's ideal for hot weather—light-colored cotton is a good choice. Keep fans running when and where possible. No farming pursuit is worth someone having a heat-related issue, so be careful, use good judgment—and bale on cooler days...

That's perfect for pulling wagons and even raking hay, but when it comes to harder tasks such as baling hay, Little Mo falls short. But of course, Little Mo is, well, pretty little as far as tractors go, with a bit more than 22 horsepower at the drawbar...

Work the soil with a digging bar and wiggle the post back and forth to free it from the ground before you let the tractor do the lifting. It couldn't have been any easier! Thanks to Little Mo, a hard and time-consuming task became as simple as could be...

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...

On a lawn tractor, this might be as simple as tracing a handful of wires, but on a UTV or subcompact/compact tractor, it might be more complex, so check your manual for details. In addition to keeping your machine's batteries and oil warm, it also keeps...

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 a digging shovel to carefully break up and remove patches of ice.

Fully effective coolant should indicate a boiling point above 265 degrees F. Cover the radiator cap with a cloth, turn a half revolution to check for any remaining pressure, and remove.

Tags farm equipment , tractor , UTV Choose the right piece (or pieces) of farm equipment to complete your spring farm-maintenance chores with help from this guide. Use the infographic below to figure out what piece of farm machinery will help you complete...

Help motorists see your horse when riding at dusk with a reflective collar that won't cause hair loss or rubbing. $55 each or $200 for a set of four at Borough Furnace 7. Backhoe Attachment John Deere's new 260B backhoe implement for its mid-2017 1023E...

Stump grinders exist as tractor attachments as well, saving you from having to maintain a separate machine. Of course, there are many other techniques for removing stumps, some of them employing chemicals and others involving patience (a thoroughly rotted...

Here are a few tools and implements that can help you get the job done. Tractor Attachments If you need to remove lots of smaller rocks, a variety of tractor attachments are available to help you get the job done.

Increasingly, manuals are available both digitally and in print. It will also identify daily service duties, as well as periodic system servicing where fluids and filters are exchanged.

“John Deere and most other manufacturers offer additives,” he says. If you have an older tractor, this is a good time to check oil levels in gearboxes with their own reservoirs.