Author: Noah Brown

5 Problems With McCormick Tractors (Explained)

5 Problems With McCormick Tractors (Explained)

McCormick is one of the oldest tractor brands in the agricultural machinery space. Their affordability and versatility make these tractors a pretty popular choice. But as you would expect, McCormick tractors are not perfect. A number of customers have complained about these tractors. What are some of their common worries…

5 Problems with John Deere 5125R (Explained)

5 Problems with John Deere 5125R (Explained)

John Deere 5125R are considered reliable tractors as they are simple with fewer parts that hardly fail. However, you can still run into issues with these tractors. We have met some complaints among users both online and face to face. The most common complaint among users is ‘my John Deere…

How To Store a Tractor Outside? (8 Important Tips)

How To Store a Tractor Outside? (8 Important Tips)

Not everyone has the facilities available to store their tractor inside. Many tractor owners choose to store their tractors outside, either willingly or without choice. Yet, storing a tractor out in the elements year-round can be detrimental if you don’t take steps to ensure it is stored outside correctly.  Fortunately,…

5 Steps on How To Polish Tractors (Complete Checklist)

5 Steps on How To Polish Tractors (Complete Checklist)

Purchasing a tractor is a significant expense as tractors often cost tens of thousands. To ensure your tractor investment is a good one, you likely want to maintain your tractor and protect it. Fortunately, one of the easiest ways to do so is by routinely polishing it.  We know that…

Why Can Tractors Pull So Much? (Explained for Beginners)

Why Can Tractors Pull So Much? (Explained for Beginners)

You might be wondering, why do tractors pull so much weight compared to trucks or cars? The answer is that tractor pulling is based on torque and horsepower, meaning that their engine should be modified to offer as much power as possible.  Tractors are developed to offer gobs of torque…

6 Problems with Ford 3600 Tractors (Explained)

6 Problems with Ford 3600 Tractors (Explained)

The Ford 3600 tractor is a top vintage utility tractor manufactured in 1983.  However, like other models in the Ford Tractor line, users are faced with several issues.  A common problem with the Ford 3600 tractor is the hydraulic setup. The levers tend to easily develop faults.  You should look…

What Brand Of Tractors Are Yellow? (See These 5 Brands)

What Brand Of Tractors Are Yellow? (See These 5 Brands)

In the agricultural industry, many tractor brands come in different colors. We came across many red, green, blue, and orange tractors in our research, but that wasn’t our focus.  We wanted to sift through these colors and find the yellow tractors. We know yellow tractors are not as common, but…

Can Tractors Get Wet? 8 Helpful Storage Tips (For Beginners)

Can Tractors Get Wet? 8 Helpful Storage Tips (For Beginners)

Leaving any piece of machinery, including a tractor, out in the rain is a sure way of shortening its life span. This includes even a three-year-old automobile.  If you can’t keep your tractor or any other vehicle in the barn or garage, we recommend that you at least cover it. …

Tractors & Diesel: 8 Quick Answers (For Beginners)

Tractors & Diesel: 8 Quick Answers (For Beginners)

Most heavy-loaded vehicles and tractors use diesel because it emits a high torque which is critical to take the high weight.  Using another fuel in a diesel engine can present several challenges that can even destroy the engine.  There are also so many questions relating to diesel and tractors that…

Do These Tractors Use DEF? 9 Brands Checked!

Do These Tractors Use DEF? 9 Brands Checked!

Almost all diesel-powered trucks built since 2010 are equipped with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) that utilizes Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to help reduce the production of Nitrogen oxide (NOx). This regulation by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aimed at reducing air pollution as much as possible. However, not every tractor manufacturer…