When ancient men started planting crops, they needed a practical method for turning the soil. But they didn't get a truly effective tool resembling the plows we still use today until a man with a familiar name patented a steel cast plow called a "grasshopper plow" in...

With proper maintenance, compact tractors are incredibly reliable. Still, once in a while, you're probably going to have an issue. Some problems are relatively minor and can be fixed in a few minutes, and others are indications of more serious repair needed. Here's...

Like any engine, your tractor needs regular maintenance to keep it humming along and avoid costly repairs. Changing the oil is part of a regular maintenance schedule, so here’s how often to change the oil, along with everything else you should do. Since tractors...

Modern tractors are wonders of engineering. They have highly efficient engines, and the systems designed to comply with Tier 4 regulations makes then run much cleaner by reducing toxic gases and solid particulates. And that makes the air you breathe cleaner and...

No, we're not talking about chicken coops on wheels that you roll around your yard. We're a tractor company, so we're talking tractor. I don't know why those things are called chicken tractors, it seems like they'd call them roller coops or something. We're eating...

Your compact tractor is a significant investment that will last a long time with careful maintenance. Your owner or operator manual will have instructions and a detailed tractor maintenance schedule for your specific model, but there are some simple checks that apply...

While doing your own tractor maintenance can be tricky, it's important to understand when and why you should. Maintenance schedules for tractor fluids are based on usage - the number of hours a system has been used. We'll give you some general rules to follow, and...

After a while, any blade will get dull. When you start seeing that your bush hog is no longer cutting easily through the brush, it’s probably time to clean and sharpen the blade. When your blade is sharp, you’ll see grass, brush, weeds, and saplings cut clean and...

Aeration is essentially a process of making small holes in the ground to help air, water, and fertilizer reach plant roots. Over time, the top layer of soil becomes compacted and forms a hard crust, which makes it hard for water and nutrients to penetrate, and...

You may have heard bush hogging called brush hogging, rotary cutting or rough cut mower; it all refers to the same thing. The term "bush hogging" originated with the company that invented the first rotary cutter, the Bush Hog®. We use the brand name to describe this...

The hydraulic systems on modern compact tractors make them incredibly versatile. Hundreds of attachments available for every brand and model can perform more jobs on your property than you can imagine. When you're deciding what implements to buy for your compact...

You did it! You made a major investment in the future of your property, and your brand-spanking new tractor has just arrived. While you're admiring the shiny new orange or green paint job and checking out all the bells and whistles on the dash, you're thinking to...

From sweet Georgia peaches our famous pecans to the  $7 million wine industry, orchards and vineyards are part of our history and legend. Orchard farmers work under unique circumstances, and they need tractors engineered to meet those conditions. Without sacrificing...

Track Loader Loader arm float function is a standard feature on the Kubota SVL Series Compact Track Loader and we get a lot of questions about what it's for and how to use it. I'll try to clear that up for you. What Is Float Position? Float position allows you to rest...

Gray market tractors, or grey market if you prefer, are older tractors manufactured for sale in Japan and shipped back to the U.S. for resale. In 2003, as part of their effort to reduce pollution, the Japanese government passed laws that required drastic changes in...

Zero-turn mowers look a lot different than traditional riding mowers. You control the steering with levers on each side, rather than a steering wheel. While zero-turn mowers may look challenging to drive, they're really very easy. The advantages are speed, responsive...

You want a yard that's the envy of the neighbors, but how do you turn Georgia soil into a lush expanse of perfectly mowed golf-course green? Don't worry, it's doable. It just takes a little know-how. There are a lot of reasons your lawn might be a patchy disaster,...

If you've got a good-sized property and some extra time, a hobby farm may be exactly what you need. It's a lot of work, but the end result is incredibly satisfying. People decide to farm for many different reasons. You might simply want to get back to your roots by...