Repair and Maintenance

Get repair and maintenance tips for all of your farm equipment, including planters, tractors, engines, tillage equipment, combines, and more.

Spray lube shop hacks

Dave Mowitz is back in the shop with some spray lube shop hacks.

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Adjust planters to reach peak yields

Take the time at the start of planting to tweak your planter’s operating adjustments for even emergence, even stand, and optimal yields.

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Shop Hacks - Soft-Grip Pliers and Easy Read Tool Markings

Dave Mowitz heads to the shop to show some of his favorite Shop Hacks. Dave has a great tip for making a soft-grip pliers and an easy way to read tool markings.

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Ageless Iron

Caterpillar 30 is a family mainstay

By Ageless Iron

Tractor has been on the same California farm since 1932.

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Machinery Insider

Sizing up semis

By Machinery Insider

The semitrailer has become the transportation workhorse of choice in farming.

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Successful Marketing

Better days ahead

By Successful Marketing

To say this marketing year has been anything but challenging would be a huge understatement. However, we still have a job to do, and working a plan has never been more important.

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Free — And Smoother — Wheeling

Taking precautionary steps can extend the life of trailer tires and increase safety.

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Machinery Lubricants

Using the right lubricant on your machinery protects the engine and other components. Don’t go for the cheap stuff, invest in premium quality.

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Exhaust Manifold Problems

More is expected of the modern exhaust manifold. This leads to problems.

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Affordable Scissor Lifts for Farm Shops

More at home in warehouses and construction sites, farmers are finding these vehicles have a ready use on their operations.

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How to Service a Timing Chain

The SF Engine Man Ray Bohacz explains how to service timing chains.

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How to Check Wear in an Engine’s Timing Chain

When it comes to the timing chain in an engine, there is an accurate method to determine its wear without taking the engine apart.

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Tip of the Day

Shop-Modified Planter for Lid Storage

I designed a rack to hold all four seed tender hopper cover lids. It bolts to the side of the seed tender. I used to leave them behind or... read more