Sam Ellis 
If you have large rocks on your property, you may think that you need to call a professional or use heavy equipment to move them. In some cases, this is true; however, if you’re smart and methodical and have a few simple tools on hand and know how to apply leverage, you may be able …
When you live in the country, you can have a lot of trouble keeping your driveways and roads clear through the seasons. If you have undeveloped property, you may even need to cut your own roads. Luckily, if you have a good tractor this can be a relatively easy task. In this article, we discuss …
A loader is just one of many types of tractors that is equipped with a wide, square bucket in front. This bucket is attached to the tractor by a pair of arms. You can use a tractor loader for a wide variety of jobs, including scooping and moving gravel, dirt, sand, manure and the like. …
A tractor back blade, or scraper blade, is and always has been a very popular attachment for tractors. These blades are usually between 4 inches and 8 inches wide. The bottom edge of the blade is hardened and doesn’t wear easily, even when it is scraped over very abrasive surfaces. Back blades are essential when …
There are lots of different options available in tractors of all sizes and capabilities. When selecting the right tractor for your property, there are a number of different factors you must keep in mind. One of the most frequently asked questions is “What size tractor should I get?”, or even more specifically “What size tractor …
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If you own a small farm, you know that there are lots of chores to do and many of them require a bit of horse power. These days there are many different types of compact tractors available to suit the needs of even the smallest agricultural set up. In this article, we outline 17 reasons …
There’s nothing worse that getting a flat tire right in the middle of an important job, or on the way to taking hay to the hungry animals. What you need is the best farm jack, to take around with you so that you can always fix a tire on the run, and make sure that …
Metal detecting is a great fun hobby, and also a very practical one, part of your regular farm maintenance. If you have lost nails, screws or other metal items in the mud then you need to be able to find them – especially if you are making sure that livestock don’t step on them and …
Chainsaws and farm maintenance go together. You will often find yourself in a position where you need to chop up fallen trees, or cut firewood, and you need a good chainsaw to do this. The best chainsaws are hard working, strong and rugged, and for a farm chainsaw you also need it to be lightweight …
A fresh coat of paint is not only attractive, but it can also really help machinery to last longer. Rust cannot penetrate the surface of the metal if it is covered with paint, especially rust proof paint which is extra suitable for machinery that has to be out and about in all weathers, and often …