Types Of Tractor Mowers

Rotary Cutters If you're looking to tackle a significant amount of mowing and you aren't overly concerned about a finished appearance, the rotary cutter—aka a brush hog or bush hog—is the implement for you.

In the end, freeing the mower was simple, thanks to a little-used feature that was there when I needed it. Recently, I was using a riding lawn mower to mow the edges of a field . The main features are easy enough—the controls for the hydraulic lift,...

This type of transmission makes it easy to maintain a constant speed; the operator simply puts it in the appropriate gear and lets it go. The tires are traditionally filled with air, but it's also popular to fill them with heavy fluid, such as automotive...

As a hobby farmer, you know the value of a quality tractor. Garden tractors tend to have gasoline engines, while subcompact tractors are usually diesel-powered. Horsepower: approximately 25 to 65 This article originally appeared in the January/February...

A front-end loader is almost a necessity for lifting and hauling. Brush pullers are special tongs that attach to bushes or saplings so you can pull them out by the roots with the tractor or winch.

As its name states, a walk-behind tractor is a tractor—that is, a power source that can operate multiple implements, just like a four-wheel farm tractor. Are there front and rear PTOs?

An event that really stands out for me was one of those things that never happens traveling the interstates. Bigger isn't always better. The exposition included not only the combines and crawler tractors of the day but also old farm trucks that had been...

Running an engine at full throttle comes with a price: increased gas consumption. Like the tortoise, it just plugged along steadily without fanfare, completing its chores efficiently and effectively.

A small, maneuverable tractor is your best bet for this use. Before and after each use, check and service all implements and equipment. Overheating due to radiator-debris buildup can void the warranty in many cases.

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 clockwise direction.

But he held his tractor business most dear, and even today, in the Ferruccio Lamborghini museum, the tractors he built take center stage. Lamborghini offers an impressive range of styles, from 35-horsepower models to 270-horsepower models.

Being able to raise and lower the implement with the hydraulics, and do so without leaving your seat, is another substantial benefit that can be easy to take for granted. What a different world it was! The truth of the matter is that the three-point hitch...

The filter needs to be tight but not wrenched on. Replacement O-rings should come with the new filter; springs and spring-seat washers are typically reused unless damaged or lost. The spin-on filter typically has one sealing O-ring on its mating surface...

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 of the driveway.

Finding Rare Tractor Tires Two great resources for rare tires is Miller Tire , in Ohio, and Nebraska Tire , in Nebraska. Ponce/Flickr New tractor tires can be prohibitively expensive, so if it's just a small puncture you're dealing with, you may want...

Keep fans running when and where possible. With enough people and multiple wagons, you can even have one team baling hay while another works on unloading each wagon as it gets filled—a very efficient way to proceed.

Although Little Mo and the Massey are old tractors, the Massey is quite a bit younger. In terms of horsepower, the Massey (no nickname has caught on yet) boasts significantly more strength than Little Mo; the engine is rated at 45.5 horsepower, with 33...

On one fall afternoon, after it had been raining for days, my brother and I were replacing a damaged fence post that had been set in the ground using concrete. Here are some tips and advice to help keep you safe while removing fence posts with your tractor:...

(Although, having the leading edge of the board hover ever so slightly above the ground will help it slide smoothly and not get caught on bumpy ground.) While I wouldn't recommend this approach for huge projects, like clearing a field—you'll obviously...

Maintenance tasks vary depending on the season, so let's look at a broad overview of some of the chores you should do throughout the year to keep your equipment running and doing its job.

Winter weather can be a nuisance for farmers, but appropriate pre-winter preparations can help your farm work proceed smoothly throughout the season. Any machines that you won't use during the winter—lawn mowers, string trimmers, and so on—should...

Compare this to a checklist of work to be done, and schedule service appropriately. “On our newer tractors, we can go up to 500 hours before oil needs changing, and coolant can go up to five years,” Tammel says.

Use the infographic below to figure out what piece of farm machinery will help you complete your springtime chores. Maybe you need a tractor to repair fencing, a UTV to check on livestock or a chainsaw to remove brush and fell trees.

Every issue of Hobby Farms magazine, our editors search for items that are useful to hobby farmers, whether they're heavier equipment such as tractor attachments, useful tools, innovative helper items or accessories for livestock management.

(You might need to cut some of the main roots first.) Of course, you should use caution with any effort to forcibly remove a stump, as it's quite possible that a well-rooted, large stump will prove more than a match for the strength of your tractor.

And of course, if none of the above options quite suits your needs, you can always pick out small rocks by hand. Larger ones, meanwhile, can make interesting landscaping attractions and conversation pieces.

Use the two checklists below to divide your duties and maintain your tractor with efficiency. Daily Tractor Maintenance Checklist Seasonal Tractor Maintenance Checklist This article originally appeared in the May/June 2012 issue of Hobby Farms.