Producers looking to get the most out of their equipment at trade-in time can often be rewarded by paying attention to regular maintenance and equipment upkeep. “The level of care in equipment can have a huge payback,” says Rick Vacha, territory manager,...
There are multiple reasons for tractor equipment failures. One of the most common is that moving parts are not lubricated properly. Inadequate lubrication makes tractors vulnerable to oxidation, wear, brake chatter, erosion, corrosion and the effects of cold...
By Christina Thomas Time and again, the advantages of wet brakes have been proven, and fortunately most modern tractors are equipped with them. However, complaints about brake chatter found on agricultural and off-highway equipment continue to tarnish the benefits of...
Consider less-than-optimal efficiency and long-term equipment damage before buying this outdated product. Despite the fact that John Deere dropped its 303 specification in the 1970s, tractor hydraulic fluid (THF) sold as 303 THF is still on the market and is promoted...
With harvest finished or winding down, don’t just park the tractor or combine in the barn or shed for a long winter’s nap. Without taking some critical action to winterize farm equipment, there may be obstacles in getting them ready to roll in the spring, say...
