Machinery
Dan Anderson has used ethanol in all his vehicles and recently fell into information that expanded his knowledge of the flex fuel.
Thieves are ripping off yield monitors and navigation systems, many of which retail for $4,000-plus. Some authorities speculate the tools are sold on the black market abroad for use as is or pieced out for their parts.
A 28-year-old, low-hour tractor draws attention during online retirement auction.
Big tools, such as ¾-inch impact wrenches and 1,000 lb.-ft. torque wrenches, are impressive, but many jobs are rescued or made easier by small specialized tools.
Are you pouring concrete this summer? A pro shares advice to improve the quality of the finished product.
What makes the Farmall Super M even more special is the fact the Allendorfs think they are only the second owner of the antique tractor.
Whether you use a vise, hammer and socket, or special tool to repair U-joints, be careful how you reassemble and install them.
Headaches or sinus problems while spraying pesticides and fungicides? Consider using activated charcoal cab air filters.
Pay particular attention to hydraulic hoses, down-pressure components and anywhere birds and varmints can have a heyday. Your future self will thank you.
From lubricating booms to cleaning and replacing spray tips, ace mechanic Dan Anderson emphasizes the importance of prioritizing upkeep during the spraying season.
Located in Ohio, this Farmall C was restored by the original owner.
John Phipps thinks the Right to Repair controversy gets more coverage than it deserves. From the title to possible implications down the road, he explains his reasoning.
Don’t do what Dan Anderson did. Learn from his mistakes when it comes to lubricants, torque and double checking your work.
All the electrical systems on your planter, field cultivator or other towed piece of equipment are dead. After a moment of profanity, check these areas.
This 2002 John Deere 8420 sold on a May 4 farm auction in DePere, WI.
CNH Industrial on Friday raised its full-year revenue forecast as operating profit topped expectations in the first quarter, aided by a strong order backlog and resilient demand for its large tractors.
Your planter might not be sidelined but something is off. Dan Anderson offers fixes for clogged seed delivery hoses, seed monitor failure, random loose seeds and more.
After seeing 25,000 sales of used disks come and go, Machinery Pete showcases three, each one from a different manufacturer, that have captured the highest prices farmers have ever paid for a tillage tool – so far.
Colorado’s governor signed the nation’s first right to repair legislation into law on Tuesday, giving the state’s farmers and ranchers the autonomy to fix their own equipment.
Don’t let kinked or damaged hoses hamper spring fieldwork.
Having tracked machinery values for three and a half decades, Greg Peterson, aka Machinery Pete, knows there are a lot of moving parts to watch.
Finding and restoring tractors has become a hobby for 18-year-old Charlie Bortner. When he had the chance to acquire a special Farmall, he jumped on the opportunity to help keep one man’s memory alive.
My father’s rule was, “Never walk past a grease zerk without greasing it.”
This tractor topped the former record auction price by $50K+
I’ve had opportunities lately to talk with chemical engineers and mechanical engineers about greases and lubrication. Here are some tidbits that caught my interest.
Sprawled naked in a cut cornfield atop 1’ of snow, Tim Vander Zwaag was a bloodied shell of a strapping 6’, 250 lb. farmer. Only feet from his tractor, he was minutes from death. Finished.
What is the most useful tool you own? Not the most expensive tool, not the coolest tool, but the tool you couldn’t get along without?
Two service calls to malfunctioning planters 30-plus years ago remind mechanic Dan Anderson of how far pre-season preparation and maintenance has come.
Bridget Payne’s 1954 Farmall Super M-TA looks brand new. While she’s drawn to red tractors, it’s the tie-back to her family farm that makes it even more special.
A new generation of metal cutting tools span the divide between hacksaw simplicity/economy to plasma cutter precision/price.