If you’re planning on selling your tractor, it’s important to ask yourself, “how much is my tractor worth?” Not only will this help you get an idea of what a fair price for your equipment might be, but it will also come in handy come tax time. In this post, we’ll give you information on … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
One thing you should keep in mind when choosing a tractor for your farm is that you want to find one that will allow you to do as many different tasks as possible. With the passage of time, you may need to invest in a different tractor for specialized tasks, but your first tractor should … Read more
When it comes to tractor safety, there is a lot of confusion. Who is allowed to drive a tractor? Where can a tractor be driven? Are there laws surrounding tractor safety? Is it legal to drive a tractor on the road without a license? In this article, we discuss these concerns and others regarding tractor … Read more
No matter what kind of tractor you have or how big or small the job you have in mind, rollover protective structures (ROPS) are absolutely essential for safety. The fact of the matter is that more than half of the tractor related deaths reported in the United States are caused by lack of these very … Read more
If you want to grade your yard using your tractor, you’ll need to get a tool called a box scraper. This is an extremely handy tool to have on hand for filling holes, leveling soil, changing drainage characteristics and creating good looking, smoothly graded surfaces. All of this is essential if you want to prepare … Read more
Tractor is a great help for many small farmers and homesteaders. There is a long list of farm jobs where a right tractor can assist you. But if you use it only occasionally, there may be some work to do before the next use. So how to start a diesel tractor that has been sitting? … Read more
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