The tractor is an important component to successful farming. They are generally broken down into horsepower ranges and uses. Lawn Tractors with 4 - 37 hp. Sub and Compact Tractors from 20 - 40 hp. Row-crop Tractors usually range from 40 - 400 hp. Four Wheel Drive and Track Tractors may range from 400 - 600 hp. Utility Tractors are bare-bones no-frills hard working machines. Specialty Tractors amongst others would include Orchard Tractors and Scraper Tractors.  This farm vehicle provides the command and traction to industrialize a wide variety of agricultural tasks, including tillage and other implements. Agricultural equipment may either be towed behind or mounted on the tractor; if needed, the tractor might also be a source of power if the attachment is mechanized.  

Tractor Attachments

• Aerators

• Use of an aerator and the dethatching attachment is highly valuable as it allows for the aerating, dethatching, overseeding and fertilizing in once-over operation, to get the job done quicker and better.

• Cultivators

• Pulls weeds in a single pass of the tractor.

• Disc Harrows

• Disc harrows break up ground to ease planting.

• Discbines

• A series of disc’s with knives are used on a cutterbar to cut crops either by itself or in conjunction with a conditioner using a set of rollers to crush the crop allowing for faster dry down. These mowers are often from 9 to 15 feet wide.

• Haybines

• An oscillating sickle bar cuts the hay and a roller system crushes the crop allowing for faster dry down. These mowers are often from 7 to 18 feet wide.

• Fertilizer and Lime Spreaders

• Effectively spread fertilizer, lime,  and other materials.

• Rakes

• Rake hay, straw or corn fodder while operating at high ground speeds with maximum raking efficiency. Most often done with a wheel or roller bar design.

• Loader Buckets

• Clear debris from your path or transport necessary items from one place to another.

• Manure Spreaders

• Tank Spreaders

• Box Spreaders

• Mergers

• Combine multiple rake swaths into one for more efficient field harvester pickup

• Rotary Cutters

• Clear brush from overgrown land efficiently with a rotary brush cutter.

• Rotary Tillers

• Use for seedbed preparation, weed control, fertilizing preparation or general soil conditioning.

• Tackifier Seeder

• Tacking over hydro-seed or straw, seeding pre-mixed seed and fertilizer.

• Tedder

• Used to aerate or fluff the hay especially after a rain or when the hay needs to dry faster after cutting but before windrowing the crop.

Tractor Winterization Tips

• Check chain tanks, final drives and gearboxes for water

• Add fuel conditioner

• Check fuel filter

• Check cold start aids

• Check block heater

• Inspect air pre-cleaners

• Check battery and connections

Winter Storage Tips

• If possible, drain fuel tank

• Run the engine after cleaning

• Clean and fully charge batteries

• Start machines once a month, when temperature is above freezing

Equipment Maintenance Tips

• Check hoses, fittings, and seals to see if they are in good condition

• Check the engine’s oil and coolant; other fluids

• Check filters and replace as needed

• Clean radiator screen if equipped

• Ensure all tires, wheels, and wheel bearings are ready for use and properly inflated

• Inspect the battery for signs of corrosions or if it needs replaced

• Make sure all lights, signals and hazards are working properly, and hardware for loose or missing pieces

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[Links to Equipment Type Guides/Manuals]

• http://www.kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/index.php?dir=Tractor%20Owners%20Manuals/

• https://www.kubota.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/BX25DLB.pdf

• http://www.freetractormanuals.net/pdf/MF35_PW.pdf

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[Links to Equipment Type Video]

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKtEQJ3HuXA

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU81B1kZYbk

• https://www.youtube.com/user/Kubotatractorcorp

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