By engaging the differential lock, I could force the left wheel to do its part and not pass the workload to the useless right wheel. An attempt to push the mower forward did nothing, as it's quite heavy and wasn't interested in moving.
Most tractors run on gasoline or diesel fuel, with diesel engines usually offering more power than their gas counterparts. It provides power to attachments such as mowers and hay balers, and often has its own horsepower rating separate from the tractor's...
Horsepower: approximately 25 to 65 This article originally appeared in the January/February 2017 issue of Hobby Farms. Some even come with four-wheel drive and cabs, making them the perfect option if you're a serious hobby farmer that needs a powerful,...
A medium-duty, 5- to 6-feet-wide brush hog is fine for most pasture and trail maintenance, but you may decide you need a “finish mower” to quickly trim the lawn around the house for a golf course manicure.
But larger tractors produced after WWII dried up the market for many of the walk behinds, and even Gravely stopped producing them around 2003. How many times have you heard “Walking is the best form of exercise” or “You should really walk more”...
Crayton Guhlke, one of the founders, told me the small, pull-type combines (pictured right) produced cleaner grain than many of today's self-propelled combines. Tags combine , equipment , Jim Ruen
But if you run it at full throttle all or most of the time, perhaps you should take heed of the tortoise and pull back when possible. The speedy hare knew he couldn't lose a race against the slow, plodding tortoise, but an ill-timed nap left him too far...
While you're checking for free airflow, inspect the rest of the tractor to make sure no sharp sticks have been flipped into the engine or penetrated tires. Overheating due to radiator-debris buildup can void the warranty in many cases.
Keeping your lawn short and tidy is ideal from an aesthetic perspective, and it can also help minimize the populations of annoying insect pests. Mowing the lawn is a recurring task of spring and summer .
I can't really say that it is unfortunate that farmers in the U.S. cannot easily buy Lamborghini tractors for their own use because the Deutz-Fahr models and a great number of other brands are available, but I must say that I came away with a new sense...
Of course, this can apply to all areas of life, even farm machinery . It might sound cliche, but it's easy to get caught up in the rush of everyday life and overlook just how much we all have to be thankful for.
This is the number of quarts or liters it holds. Although the first time or two may take a while, oil changes will become quick and easy as you do them more often. Even if the machine isn't used heavily, one of the main goals of an oil change is to remove...
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 . A side effect of owning a hobby farm is that maintaining your driveway can be a rather complex task.
Finding Rare Tractor Tires Two great resources for rare tires is Miller Tire , in Ohio, and Nebraska Tire , in Nebraska. Start by calling the one nearest to you to save on shipping.
What's better than producing your own hay for your livestock? Particularly if the weather is hot, there's no reason to be understaffed while working on such a difficult project. It's not the easiest of tasks, but baling your own hay is a satisfying project...
If you read my articles on this site, then you know that I like old-fashioned, tried-and-true tools. A restored Massey Ferguson 135 shows that old tractors still have use on hobby farms.
Unfortunately, not all projects go so easily. It's also possible to remove fence posts by chaining them to the front-end loader of your tractor. We had two choices—we could dig up the entire post and block of concrete, leaving a gaping hole in the soggy...
The wood acts like a sled, distributing the weight of the object and slicing across the ground without digging in and leaving marks. A better approach might be to lift them with the front-end loader on a tractor, but not everyone has a front-end loader—if...
ATV and UTV users riding in dusty conditions should be extra cautious, checking the air filter perhaps daily. This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of Hobby Farms.
Prepare Your Winter Equipment Heavy snowstorms can cause power outages, so it is smart to have a portable generator to provide power for your house or outbuildings. 21, but in the more northern regions of North America, snowy weather can arrive significantly...
Check and note the tractor's operating hours on the first day of each month. Change and evaluate tractor oil. Living in the country, you might have a neighbor like him whom you can turn to for tractor-maintenance advice and counsel.
Think about the task ahead and the tools you need to get the job done. Farmstead cleanup is a multifaceted chore, and the right tools make all the difference. Tags farm equipment , tractor , UTV
Www.glwholesale.com Learn more and inquire about pricing at Great Lakes Wholesale Group This story originally appeared in the September/October 2017 issue of Hobby Farms magazine. Picking Apron The Picker's Apron assists in picking the last fruits and...
There's a reason why trees, some of them 100 feet tall or more, can survive for hundreds of years while being buffeted by the wind and weighed down with rain and snow and ice. There are also safety concerns, because stump grinders are powerful and throw...
Larger ones, meanwhile, can make interesting landscaping attractions and conversation pieces. These include a box blade , which will help loosen the soil, level the ground and bring some rocks to the surface; a rock/landscape rake for gathering rocks...
Daily Tractor Maintenance Checklist Seasonal Tractor Maintenance Checklist This article originally appeared in the May/June 2012 issue of Hobby Farms. If you're new to tractor ownership or if you're determined to do a better job maintaining your tractor...
A tire-pressure check takes only a minute or two, but it's important for safe and efficient small farm tractor use, not to mention tire life. If the outer filter is visibly dirty, remove it and blow it out using no more than 35-psi airflow; then return...