by Will Nelson | Aug 12, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Will Nelson | Jul 18, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Will Nelson | Jun 28, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Will Nelson | Jun 19, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Will Nelson | Jun 5, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Will Nelson | May 27, 2019 | Blog
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,...
