Ford 2000 Tractor Review

The left wheel, as if finally realizing that the task wasn't as hard as it seemed, gripped the ground and almost effortlessly drove the mower forward and off the anthill. It's not a prominent or oft-used feature, but the differential lock on a tractor...

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. It provides power to attachments such as mowers and hay balers, and often has its own horsepower rating separate...

With their wider mower decks, you can mow more land in less time, and additional features like hydraulic steering and four-wheel drive give them an edge over lawn tractors when it comes to versatility and adaptability.

Those big tractor wheels can plow through mud and climb over debris that would block a 4WD pickup, making it the ultimate “get there” vehicle. The tractor provides transport for you and your equipment, and, equipped with a loader on the front and...

Now, almost all of the walk-behind tractors are made in Europe, mostly in Italy, which boasts more than 15 brands. The list includes: aerators chippers/shredders crimper-rollers electrical generators harrows hay-making tools mowers plastic mulch layers...

So here I found myself among machines that were, in some ways, superior or at least equal to the behemoths that crawl across fields today. I later found out that the Vintage Harvest is an annual affair held the last weekend of every August.

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. Your wallet and ears will thank you. For some tasks, such as heavy mowing or plowing, full throttle is necessary,...

Get more bang for your buck from your tractor by putting it to work during all four seasons. A small, maneuverable tractor is your best bet for this use. Attaching a bucket to the front-end loader and a box blade to the rear enables you to improve access...

Keeping your lawn short and tidy is ideal from an aesthetic perspective, and it can also help minimize the populations of annoying insect pests. For the most part, mowing grass isn't very complicated—you just mow in circles or rows until all of the...

“A Lamborghini tractor is much better made than a Lamborghini car,” one grizzled old farmer told me. Tags agriculture , Italy Trusted by farmers for more than 50 years, Lamborghini tractors have made their mark on Italian agriculture.

Of course, this can apply to all areas of life, even farm machinery . It can take a bit of effort to get the tractor and implement into exactly the right position so that the three points of attachment can be made—getting two of them secured tends to...

Remove the keys from the ignition before getting started. Step 3: Remove the Filter As the oil drains, have another adequate drain pan ready and locate the oil filter. With a shop towel handy, remove the filter, paying attention to any o-rings or rubber...

The reason is simple—the driveways on many farms can be quite lengthy, and they're often made of gravel, which can lead to a variety of issues . Fortunately, grading a gravel driveway is a task that can be accomplished (at least with some level of success)...

Keeping your old tractor in service isn't as easy as running to the dealership. Patching As mentioned above, both tires and tubes can easily be patched. This should be printed on the tire's sidewall, somewhere above the rim—you might have to scrape...

Only so many bales can be produced per hour, and even when they're off the fields, they still need to be stored in a weather-protected area. I bale hay on my northern Wisconsin farm every summer , so here are a few tips to make the baling days proceed...

If you read my articles on this site, then you know that I like old-fashioned, tried-and-true tools. That's perfect for pulling wagons and even raking hay, but when it comes to harder tasks such as baling hay, Little Mo falls short.

While this works well in many cases, the three-point hitch can be stronger, and there is always the risk that the rear end of your tractor will lift off the ground, which can obviously be dangerous.

A 4-by-8-foot piece of plywood can work well for simple jobs. For moving an occasional tree stump or rock, it works great, and it's also easy to customize to your own preference. Fortunately, a simple piece of wood can save the day! By wrestling or rolling...

Prepare Fuel System: Preparing your machine's fuel tank for overwintering is critical, as failing to do so can invite gumming, corrosion and rust in your carburetor and tank. Naturally, it's imperative that these machines stay up and running like champs...

Don't be caught unprepared and searching for your winter gear on the morning that six inches of snow has fallen from the sky. If you need to change the oil or spark plugs, now is the time to do it, and make sure you've got plenty of fuel on hand.

When it's time to replace the outer air filter, replace the inner one at the same time. If the charge level remains low, replace the battery. Living in the country, you might have a neighbor like him whom you can turn to for tractor-maintenance advice...

Choose the right piece (or pieces) of farm equipment to complete your spring farm-maintenance chores with help from this guide. Tags farm equipment , tractor , UTV Maybe you need a tractor to repair fencing, a UTV to check on livestock or a chainsaw to...

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(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.

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

It will also identify daily service duties, as well as periodic system servicing where fluids and filters are exchanged. Properly carried out, regular maintenance, both daily and longer term, is multipurpose: Engine components are protected, and operating...

Check the tractor's tire pressure. Dirt buildups could be a sign of minute leaks. (It prevents the tractor from starting while in gear.) 2. “John Deere and most other manufacturers offer additives,” he says.