Tym Tractor Reviews

The grass, although not terribly tall, was nevertheless high enough to block from view an anthill covered with grass. Recently, I was using a riding lawn mower to mow the edges of a field .

This is a major contrast to tractors with manual gear-driven transmissions, such as synchro-shift transmissions, where changing speed requires the operator to physically shift gears using a control stick—sometimes while the tractor is at a complete...

While they don't have quite the same horsepower as a utility model, compact tractors can be equipped with attachments ranging from front-end loaders to backhoes and everything in between.

Drilling holes goes faster with an auger, whether for a pole barn or setting a mailbox at the end of the driveway. You can also purchase a PTO-powered generator that runs directly off the tractor.

These machines were engineered to walk behind! What Do Walk-Behind Tractors Cost? With the relatively simple designs that most of this equipment employ, even these repairs can usually be done at home by anyone with decent mechanical abilities; many how-to...

A sign off to the side of the road announced the Vintage Harvest. Feeling like I had slipped back in time, I pulled into the next driveway. For photos of past Vintage Harvest events, visit this blog .

On many occasions, you need to run your tractor at full throttle—you certainly wouldn't want to go mow thick grass on the turtle setting. As mentioned earlier, there are plenty of times when you absolutely need the full power of your tractor's engine.

Stop periodically to examine the front of the tractor on the grill cover and make sure there are no obstructions preventing free flow of air. Tractor Maintenance Tip All that dust and dirt can take a toll on your tractor.

It could, depending on the length of the grass that you have to mow. Assuming that your mower discharges its clippings from the right side of the machine, it's generally best to follow the widespread advice to cut the perimeter of your mowing area in...

“A Lamborghini tractor is much better made than a Lamborghini car,” one grizzled old farmer told me. 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...

Thanksgiving Day might be behind us, but the feelings that the day promotes can (and should) linger year round. Being able to raise and lower the implement with the hydraulics, and do so without leaving your seat, is another substantial benefit that can...

Tighten the oil fill cap and/or dipstick. Moisture is a contaminant that builds in the motor whether it is used or not, sometimes more so when the tractor spends a lot of time sitting in a barn.

We look at three tractor attachments that can help you get the job done. Another option, particularly if your tractor doesn't have a front-end loader, is to attach a rear grading blade to the three-point hitch and similarly scrape away at the surface...

Tire Upkeep And Repair Peter Mooney/Flickr Buying Tubes Many farmers run their tires tubes, which can save a lot of money down the road on tire repair and replacement. In fact, a tube, just like a tire, can be patched, and if it needs to be replaced,...

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. It's a team effort, and to keep things running smoothly I've found that you need at least a half-dozen people (preferably...

Not necessarily, when it comes to tractors. Although Little Mo and the Massey are old tractors, the Massey is quite a bit younger. Suffice it to say, the Massey has done fine work for us, though there's no need to feel sorry for Little Mo, who is probably...

It's also possible to remove fence posts by chaining them to the front-end loader of your tractor. Unfortunately, not all projects go so easily. By doing things in the most productive way, it's possible to get more things accomplished during a day.

It needs to be large enough that the objects you'll be moving won't fall off, and it needs to be strong and thick enough to support heavy weights while being pulled by a tractor. One of the main benefits is that it doesn't require you to lift your heavy...

We know this from experience, as we had this happen and were unable to start the machine until it thawed out, costing us quite a bit of time. Some ATVs are shaft-driven (no chain) and require differential oil to be checked and changed as needed.

Any machines that you won't use during the winter—lawn mowers, string trimmers, and so on—should be stored away in sheds or garages or (at the very least) under a lean-to where they'll stay dry and be protected from the weather.

Living in the country, you might have a neighbor like him whom you can turn to for tractor-maintenance advice and counsel. Your dealer or mechanic can point you to a reliable oil-scan service provider.

The T2334 and T2734 subcompact tractors, for example, come with standard HST (hydrostatic transmission) and a hydraulic system that offers maximum ease and efficiency when you need to hook up attachments like aerators, mowers or even a backhoe.

Whatever it is, the guide below will help you make the best equipment decisions for the work that lays before you. The right tool saves time and effort, making cleanup easier and more fun to do.

Starting at $50 at Garden Tool Co. 8. Product features include a Briggs & Stratton engine, self-propelled all-wheel drive with directional ag tires, zero-turn radius and a multiple-speed heavy-duty transmission.

A backhoe attachment can be useful for digging stumps out of the ground, while other techniques include simply pulling the stump out of the ground with a chain attached to the drawbar.

Most hobby farmers eventually have to deal with rocks in their fields or yards. 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.

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. Investing a few minutes before you start your tractor and a few hours throughout the year can keep...