As a farmer or equipment owner, you know the importance of maintaining your equipment so that it is always up and running the way it needs to be, when you need it to. Who completes the maintenance, how you purchase your supplies, and how often you choose to check your...
This article originally appeared in the May 2018 issue of Compoundings, a monthly magazine published by the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA), www.ILMA.org. by Ramnath Kuthoore For decades, the tractor hydraulic fluid (THF) market has been riddled...
Following in Missouri’s footsteps, Georgia recently announced its ban on 303 fluids. Missouri was the first state to take action against low-quality, 303 fluids being marketed as legitimated tractor hydraulic fluids. These fluids claim to meet John Deere’s 303...
Effective immediately, the State of Missouri has banned all tractor hydraulic fluids labeled solely as “303.” These products, also commonly known as “yellow bucket,” are low quality yet represent a significant portion of the US tractor hydraulic fluid market. The...
When making a decision about which diesel fuel is best for your engines, consider the many fuel characteristics that can affect the way your engines perform. One characteristic that is commonly overlooked is cetane. In the U.S., the minimum cetane number is 40, which...
Tractors are the workhorses of farm machinery, so when they break down, work doesn’t get done. They are also expensive investments that can be costly to repair and replace if not maintained properly. Even in well-kept tractors, a hidden risk can lie in the type of...
