When to Take Your Brand New Tractor for Its First Service
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...
Specialty Tractors for Orchards and Vineyards
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...
Using the Float Function on the Kubota SVL Series Compact
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 – Bargain or Bust?
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...
How to Drive a Zero-Turn Mower with Levers and No Steering Wheel
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...
Grow A Lawn That Makes Your Neighbors GREEN With Envy
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,...
What’s the Hobby Farm of Your Dreams?
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...
How Does the New Kubota BX80-Series Sub-Compact Tractor Stack Up?
If lawn tractors are too limited and compact tractors are too much, one of Kubota's BX80-Series Sub-Compact Tractor might be just the ticket. The small size makes the sub-compact easy to drive and maneuver around obstacles, while delivering all the power and stability...
Do You REALLY Want to Buy a Tractor Package?
Plenty of tractor suppliers want to sell you a package deal to make their products more appealing. Typically, they put together a tractor and an assortment of tools you may or may not need all strapped down on a trailer with a cheap price and low payments. What a...
Top 5 Compact Tractor Attachments for Planting
With the last of the snows blowing through and the ground starting to soften up, it's time to get down and dirty. There's nothing like sticking your hands in warm dirt, is there? Whether you're thinking about a small plot to feed the family or full-scale commercial...
Spring is Here! How to Prep Your Soil For Planting
March has arrived. And you know what that means – it's planting time. If you're new to this farming thing, don't worry. We'll walk you through what you need to know to plant successful crops. One thing we've got here in abundance is fertile soil. That and a great...
What Does That Light On My New Holland Diesel Tractor Dash Really Mean?
Today's tractor dashboards are complicated things, and yours might have dozens of lights and symbols. Some, like the brake warning light, are familiar and easily recognized. Others may be completely unfamiliar. When a light comes on, it's important to know how to...
Why Georgia is the Detroit of the South
First, I want to make it clear that Georgia is much better than Detroit. That said, we may not be famous for building cars, but do you know how many tractors are manufactured right here in the heart of the south? I think you'll be pleasantly surprised! Kubota has been...
The Facts About Tier 4 Compliance and What it Means for You
Over the past decade, emissions standards for off-road diesel engines have undergone drastic changes. If you're confused about Tier 4 standards and what they mean for your engines, here's what you need to know. Beginning in 1994, emissions standards began to change...
How To Choose The Right UTV
If you're looking for a side-by-side utility vehicle for work, there's a lot to consider. Your choice will have to meet your needs for capacity, speed, terrain, power, and seating, and it will also have to be within your budget, manufactured by a brand you trust, and...
Winterize Your Mower or Lawn Tractor
Mowers and lawn tractors see a lot of use in the summer here in North Georgia. Putting in a little time on maintenance after that last cut at the end of the season will result in easy operation when the weather starts to heat up again. A little elbow grease now can...
How to Plant the Perfect Deer Plot
It’s every hunter’s dream, a large, healthy herd, growing and thriving on your own land. To attract the big bucks, you need more than a patch of clover. You need a fully thought out wildlife habitat, where deer can make a home. Planning your deer food plot According...
What Does That Light on My Kubota Diesel Tractor Dash Really Mean?
Some tractor warning light symbols might be completely unfamiliar. If you can’t identify the light, will you know what to do when it comes on? While dashboards for different models might have fewer bells and whistles, the symbols here should be consistent for all...
Buy the Right Tractor Tires
Tires are critical to the effectiveness of your tractor and impact a wide variety of factors, including carrying load, soil compaction, power and much more. Knowing how to choose your tires will allow you to make the most of your tractor, reducing fuel usage and...
What Does That Light on My John Deere Diesel Tractor Dash Really Mean?
Some of the warning light symbols on tractor dashboards are pretty obscure, and that can leave you not knowing what to do. Should you come to a complete stop immediately, or finish your day and check it out when you have time? While dashboards for different models...