If you live in an area that sees particularly cold winters and you plan to use your tractor during those months, you may want to invest in an engine block heater. They heat the engine block, oil pan, and/or cooling system to aide in cold weather starting.
Not everyone stores their tractor through the winter. Some need it to plow snow or haul supplies around the farm. As temperatures drop, you may find that your tractor has trouble starting and we’ve got some tips to help you get your tractor fired up.
Wet conditions can cause muddy fields and despite your best efforts you may find your tractor or other farm equipment stuck. Don't panic, we've got some tips to help get you unstuck!
When faced with a wet fall, you may find yourself having to harvest your crops in less than ideal conditions. We’ve compiled some tips to help you maximize your harvest and reduce damage to your crops and land.
If you plan on working on your own farm equipment, you’ll need some tools. Although this is not intended to be a comprehensive list, it should get you started if you need to fill your toolbox from scratch.
The use of rubber tires on farm tractors and machinery has resulted in a great saving in both time and operating costs since the time of steel wheels. There are, however, certain basic fundamentals in the care of tires that should be followed carefully if the owner is to derive maximum benefit from their investment.
The goal of post-harvest maintenance is to prepare equipment for the next use, whether that is next month, next spring or next fall. Without a proper inspection after fall use, farmers will likely have to spend more time and resources fixing equipment later – time that could be spent in the field.