How To Read Kubota Tractor Model Numbers
Wondering what your Kubota model number means? It’s actually a code assembled from several parts that refer to different things. Here’s what each letter or number means from left to right. Kubota Series Identification The model number starts with a letter, which...
Which New Holland Roll-Belt™ Round Baler is Right for You
Whether you’ve got a hobby farm or a good-sized operation, New Holland has a Roll-Belt™ round baler sized to meet your hay baling needs.Whether you’ve got a hobby farm or a good-sized operation, New Holland has a Roll-Belt™ round baler sized to meet your hay baling...
Blairsville “Shop with a Cop” and Jasper “Shop with a Sheriff”
Union County and Pickens County law enforcement are helping underprivileged kids shop for holiday gifts this year and Nelson Tractor is supporting them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yn-cVZ0Q1uY Blairsville, GA Police Chief, Michael "Bear" Baxter and Will Nelson...
The Fascinating History of the First Tractor Ever Invented
The year was 1892. In a very small village in Clayton county of Northeast Iowa, the very first tractor was created by John Froelich. It had yet to be named the tractor, but it was the first successful gasoline engine that could maneuver forwards and backwards; the...
Skid Steer vs Compact Tractor Loader Backhoe
When it comes to adaptability and versatility, both the skid steer and the compact tractor loader backhoe are at the top of the list for equipment. Each have numerous attachments and some of those attachments can be interchanged between both of the machines. Even...
Avoid These Easy-to-Make Tractor Mistakes!
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...
How to Hook Up and Level a Rotary Cutter
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...
PTO Safety: Careful, You Might NEED That Arm
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...
Safe Farm Tractor Operation
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,...
How to Use a Subsoiler to Get Rid of Standing Water
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...
How to Free a Tractor Stuck in the Mud
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...
How to Tie Down Farm Equipment for Transport
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...
How To Handle Large Round Bales
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....
Life May Be a Bumpy Ride, but a Box Blade Can Help You Smooth Things Out
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...
Can you dig it? How to use a PTO-driven post hole digger
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...
What’s the Difference in Tractors that Have the Same Horsepower?
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...
Everything You Need to Know: New Holland Boomer 24
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...
What to Look for When Buying a Skid Steer
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...
Best Tractor Implements to Control Roadside Vegetation
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...
From Drought to Deluge: Farming in Dry vs Wet Weather
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...