Owning new, unfamiliar equipment can be challenging. There’s a lot to learn, and you just want to get busy! But even the most experienced operators make mistakes. Here are the most common tractor fails and a few "nuggets of knowledge" to help you avoid them. Not...

Regardless of what kind of land you have to maintain, a lot of the time there is ground that is covered in bushes, weeds, or tall grass. A tractor mounted rotary cutter is the implement necessary for keeping overgrowth under control. A rotary cutter, also called a...

Warning to our readers: Nelson Tractor Company’s blog posts are intended to give you tips on what works best from our opinion. We strongly recommend consulting on your owners’ manual as the ultimate guide. The power take off (PTO) shaft is what powers implements that...

Tractors are the most common piece of farm equipment in use today and are essential to a huge number of daily tasks performed on the farm. They provide the power that is necessary for high production agricultural operations. They are used to transport supplies,...

A subsoiler is a useful tool to have when you have a patch of hardpan on your terrain that water won't drain through and you need to eliminate a big puddle. Hardpan refers to soil compaction that lies between the topsoil and the subsoil. It's a potentially limiting...

No matter how careful you are and how precisely you follow proper procedures while operating, chances are good that your tractor will eventually get stuck in the mud. This could be with or without an implement attached. Don’t worry, there are a few precautions you can...

Warning to our readers: Nelson Tractor Company’s blog posts are intended to give you tips on what works best based on our opinion. We strongly recommend consulting on your owners’ manual as the ultimate guide. When transporting equipment like tractors and mowers, it...

Large hay bales can weigh anywhere in the range of 500 to 2500 pounds, and anything that big can be pretty dangerous. When handling huge bales, it’s very important to follow safe handling and storage procedures, and critical to use the right equipment for the job....

A box blade is an incredibly useful and versatile piece of equipment. Its primary function is to level out uneven ground, including holes, lumps, and other irregular patches of soil that are too much to even out by hand. A box scraper is adjustable to your needs. It...

When it comes to digging post holes, the safest and easiest way to do so is to use a PTO-driven post hole digger. Like all equipment and machinery, it is important to always follow the proper rules and procedures to get the job done without any accidents, mishaps, or...

Recently, we have had several folks asking us, "What's the difference in tractors that have the same horsepower? Why are there so many models that have the same horsepower rating?" Well, here is a brief explanation. Horsepower isn't your most important specification...

When it comes to the rural lifestyle, hobby farmers, landscapers, and homeowners, the New Holland Boomer Compact Tractor 24 HP is the ultimate power tool. Constructed to make all of your jobs easier, they are productive, receptive, and comfortable. They're very...

The skid steer was invented in 1956 for a single purpose, cleaning poultry barns. They've come a long way since then. Today's skid steers are powerful and versatile, but still feature the small space maneuverability that made them popular in the beginning. With all...

Where there are roads, there's roadside vegetation trying to take over. Maintaining roadside areas takes a great deal of work, and some pretty nifty tractor implements. Roadside vegetation presents a significant safety issue. The roots of trees growing close to the...

The weather in Georgia can be challenging for a farmer. For maximum crop yield, we need just the right amount of rain at the right time. Let's take a look at the best conditions for planting and at what's in store in the coming seasons. How's the weather? 2018 was...

Years ago, as a child, I remember riding by Nelson Tractor and being amazed by all the tractors and cool implements I saw on their lot. We only had a couple of acres and had no large property by any means. However, we always grew a garden in the spring, had grass to...

Combustion engines, like those found in most cars, transfer power to the vehicle’s axle, which turns the wheels. Hydrostatic transmissions found in most modern tractors and zero-turn mowers, work by transferring power from the engine to hydraulic pumps which use...

When you buy a tractor, you’re making a significant investment in the future of your property. As with any vehicle or equipment, plenty of things can go wrong. If you have a question or a problem, will your dealer make the time to talk to you? Choosing a dealer is...

Whether you’re a hobby farmer or operating a small commercial farm, you’re going to need some equipment to make your life easier. Your needs will vary according to what you grow or raise, so I’m going to include a general list with suggestions for different purposes....

"Tractor" just doesn't have the same meaning today that it did back in your grandpa's day. Classic tractors introduced in 1923 by Farmall were clunky workhorses with huge, deeply treaded back wheels, manual steering, and brakes on each side of the engine compartment...