Use of Agrison Tractors in Home Landscaping and More

The small tractors used inhome gardening projects, which are commonly called as lawn tractors, are very easyto have around if your plot is only up to 2 acres. They can be purchased with avariety of tools that are designed to d

The Vickers Endeavors

Two men by the names of Edward Vickers and George Naylor joined forced in the year 1828 to create a steel foundry named Naylor Vickers and Company. Originally this company made steel castings and was most well-known for castin

Battery Care

It takes many components to keep a tractor running, but a healthy battery is necessary to get it started. Running a tractor provides power to the battery, which in turn is able to provide cold cranking power. In order for this

Rock Island and Heider Tractor History

What began as Buford & Tate of Rock Island, Illinois, in 1855 eventually went on to call themselves Buford & Co. before a much more significant name change occurred in 1882. It was at that time that they became known as The Ro

The Big and Little Bull Tractors

In the period of time surrounding WWI, large tractors were commonly seen on farms. These tractors were expensive to use, however, and small farm owners were looking for something smaller that could still fill their needs but a

Bolens Compact Garden and Large Frame Tractors

In 1850, a partnership was arranged by Harry Bolens that went on to be known as J.E. Gilson/H.W. Bolens Manufacturing Co. Their plan was to make garden tools but at some point tractors became part of their mission. As a result

Stabilizer Bars

Sometimes a desire to save time and money can be our enemy. Another thing that falls in that category is a simple lack of knowing better. One case in which both of these things collide is when it comes to stabilizer bars. Sure

Tractor History: Dent Parrett

Dent Parrett, born in 1886, hailed from the town of Wenona, Illinois. It was there that he entered the farm implement field of work under the wing of Harry Von Horn, the owner of a store that sold such implements. During this

A Pioneer by Many Names

What started as the Pioneer Tractor Co. in 1909 went on to become the Pioneer Tractor Mfg. Co. in 1910 after only about a year under their original name. With not only a change in name but also a change in location from Minnea

International Harvesters Farmall A

As of July 12th, 1939, International Harvestor Co. began producing the smallest tractor in their lineup. This tractor was dubbed an all-purpose machine with the capability of mechanizing even the smallest farms in the United S

Toy Tractors: The Allis Chalmers Model B

In 1937, the tractor was destined to replace the horse, according to Allis Chalmers. With a new creation dubbed the Allis Chalmers Model B for sale, the pitch was one of putting the horses back in the barn. Claiming that the t

The Ford 8N

The Ford 8N tractor was produced during the years of 1947, when it replaced the 2N, through 1952. The 8N was a tractor of a different color, a lighter one to be specific, in comparison to the 2N. These two machines differed in

Empire Tractors

The Empire Tractor Corporation began in 1946 in the state of Delaware. Although they are said to have had offices in New York City and facility for manufacturing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it was in Delaware that Empire Tr

Replacing Rings

One way to buy yourself time between costly rebuilds is by replacing engine rings. This is not an option that exits 100% of the time, but every once in a while you can get lucky and be able to get a little more use out of an e

6 Things to Inspect When Buying Used

When it comes time to buy a used tractor, there is a lot to consider. Ideally you will have a grasp on what type of machine you want and what capabilities you need. This could lead to shopping and looking at a broad spectrum o

Evaluating Thermostat Function

Since we recently discussed radiator caps and coolant changes, it is only natural that thermostats come to mind as well. The purpose of a thermostat is to open and close thereby regulating the flow of coolant within your tract

Checking the Condition of Coolant

Depending on the part of the country in which you live, the weather should be improving if it has not already done so and soon it will be time to get to back to doing frequent work with your tractor. Most of us will have winte

Size Matters: The Big Bud 16V-747

When conducting work on a tractor, how much does size really matter to you? We, as Americans, seem to at times be fans of excess. The bigger it is, the better it must be, right? So it sometimes seems. Over time most everything