Mahindra Tractor History

It's not a prominent or oft-used feature, but the differential lock on a tractor or mower can get you out of trouble under the right circumstances. In the end, freeing the mower was simple, thanks to a little-used feature that was there when I needed...

The strength of the engine is measured in horsepower; a higher number means more power, so a large tractor with high horsepower is needed for intense farming tasks. Transmission The type of transmission is a key feature to consider, because it will make...

Many subcompacts are also equipped with PTOs and three-point hitches, making them much more expandable than smaller models; some even have front-end loaders ! Horsepower: approximately 20 to 25 4.

Make a spot for a bonfire, bring a few acoustic instruments and swap stories, and you will have an event that your city-dwelling friends and family will remember for years. Nimble enough to navigate through the woods and over stumps that would challenge...

You've got to clear all that brush, chip all those branches, till the land—the list goes on. There is a seat available for riding while mowing, but it is unwieldy and should not be relied on.

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. For photos of past Vintage Harvest events, visit this blog .

This strategy had a couple of interesting effects. But can you learn a lesson from the slow and steady tortoise? Thanks to the high gear setting and low throttle, the mower couldn't offer much in the way of strength—you wouldn't want to mow with that...

Using a scraper that has an adjustable offset blade will remove leaf litter and debris, making a clean dirt break. A small, maneuverable tractor is your best bet for this use. While you're checking for free airflow, inspect the rest of the tractor to...

If you're just maintaining a manicured area, then continuing to mow in a clockwise direction will allow the mower to move back over the discharged clippings, cutting them into smaller pieces and moving them closer and closer to the center of the mowing...

Sadly for my stateside friends, Lamborghini tractors are not sold in the United States. Porsche made a lot of tractors, and even the Ferrari factory later dabbled in this field. Instead, an American farmer may find a tractor manufactured by the same company...

However, the design of the hitch was exclusive to Ford, leading to decades of competition as other tractor manufacturers attempted to produce similar hitches, including a two-point “Fast-Hitch” used on Farmall tractors.

With a shop towel handy, loosen the drain plug by turning counterclockwise, breaking it loose with the wrench and unthreading it the rest of the way by hand. The filter needs to be tight but not wrenched on.

Like a simple rear blade, a box blade attaches to the rear of your tractor using the three-point hitch, but unlike a rear blade, a box blade has sides that catch gravel rather than letting it spill off either side of the blade, which can help the unit...

This involves finding the hole (fill it with air and spray soapy water around the surface—the hole will bubble) and pushing a patch into the tire with a special instrument. Shop Locally For Tires Don Graham/Flickr If you've determined you need or want...

Depending on the number of helpers and the number of balers you run simultaneously, (probably just one if you're a hobby farmer), it could take hours to produce and stack a couple of hundred bales of hay.

In reading about the Massey, I discovered that the 135 is still in widespread use in developing countries, where its simple design and reliability are appreciated. In addition, the Massey has a very wide wheelbase and sits low to the ground, giving it...

Work the soil with a digging bar and wiggle the post back and forth to free it from the ground before you let the tractor do the lifting. When manpower just won't do to complete your farm chores, it's time to get your tractor involved.

For moving an occasional tree stump or rock, it works great, and it's also easy to customize to your own preference. The first step to building this primitive wagon is to choose an appropriate piece of wood.

Early Spring Wakeup Machines that have sat unused for several months over the winter might need quite a bit of maintenance, depending on the machine and how well you shut it down in winter.

Don't be caught unprepared and searching for your winter gear on the morning that six inches of snow has fallen from the sky. Here a simple to-do list to help you get started. If you need to change the oil or spark plugs, now is the time to do it, and...

Periodically service your small farm tractor for optimal operation using this seasonal tractor maintenance checklist. If the oil or hydraulic filters are in canisters, pull them out and shine a light into the canister to detect metal fragments.

Farmstead cleanup is a multifaceted chore, and the right tools make all the difference. The right tool saves time and effort, making cleanup easier and more fun to do. Tags farm equipment , tractor , UTV

$55 each or $200 for a set of four at Borough Furnace 7. $64.95 at Etymotic 5. 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,...

Their root systems are massive and woven so thoroughly into the ground that removing any stump, even a small one, can be massively difficult. Because I don't recommend that anyone blast stumps out of the ground with dynamite like in The Fields of Home...

And of course, if none of the above options quite suits your needs, you can always pick out small rocks by hand. That said, most rock-removal tasks can be achieved with less effort.

“We also bind everything so the manual will lay out flat.” A quick review of your tractor owner's manual will identify key service points on your tractor, including lubrication, cooling, air, fuel and tires.

Tammel suggests adding a fuel conditioner to keep components in both gas and diesel fuels stable and in solution. Tammel recommends checking that the neutral start switch is operating correctly.