Talking Tractors

Following are Talking Tractors articles I’ve written for the Country Lanes magazine.

• August 2009 - 3pt Mowers: The Rotary Mower and Finish Mower.
• July 2009 - 15th Anniversary.
• June 2009 - Front end loader possibilities.
• May 2009 - The modern front end loader.
• April 2009 - Cost benefits of converting the charging system.
• March 2009 - Advantages of alternators.
• February 2009 - The battery and battery voltage and polarity.
• January 2009 - Glow plugs.
  
  
• December 2008 - 4WD front axle.
• October 2008 - Brake types.
• September 2008 - ROPS - Roll Over Protective Structure.
• August 2008 - Tire ballast - Rim Guard.
• July 2008 - Tire choices.
• June 2008 - Types of hydraulic systems.
• May 2008 - Tribute to Stephen Benes.
• April 2008 - What is the hydraulic system?
• March 2008 - Tractor steering systems.
• February 2008 - PTO safety.
• January 2008 - The PTO (power take off).
  
  
• December 2007 - Quick hitch for easy 3-point hitch attachment.
• November 2007 - The tractor's 3-point hitch.
• October 2007 - The utility tractor.
• September 2007 - The compact tractor.
• August 2007 - The sub-compact tractor.
• July 2007 - Horsepower considerations.
• June 2007 - Tractors under 90hp and new diesel engines.
• May 2007 - The importance of a reliable dealer.
• April 2007 - Buying a used tractor.
• March 2007 - Cold weather and more moisture problems.
• February 2007 - Cold weather fuel problems.
• January 2007 - What are the best tire chains to use?  How do I get my tire chains on?
  
  
• December 2006 - Different types of transmission clutches, PTO clutches, and hydraulic systems and how they work.
• November 2006 - Different front axles available on tractors.
• October 2006 - The Three Point Hitch and what it does.
• September 2006 - What does PTO stand for?
• August 2006 - Non-corrosive, non-flammable, non-toxic tire ballast.  Rim-Guard
• July 2006 - If you are the owner of a tractor with a cab and air conditioner this month’s; column is for you.  If your A/C is not working as you would like it is time to get you cool again.
• June 2006 - Charging your electrical system.
• May 2006 - The next oils needing attention are the transmission and hydraulic oils of your tractor.
• April 2006 - Yearly tractor service.