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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...