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How-To Videos: The Support You Need, When You Need It
Providing customers with top-notch service and support is as important to us here at Tractor Tools Direct as providing the equipment needed to operate their small farms. We know that every minute on a small farm is precious. That is why we keep our website updated with how-to videos covering topics from assembly to maintenance to proper use of our implements. That way when you are putting together an implement on an evening or weekend or dealing with an issue in the field, answers to your questi
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Apr 1st 2022
​ Choosing the Right Baler for Your Small Farm Operation
Large or small? Round or square? When it comes to choosing a baler, there are a multitude of options. Even within the various categories of balers there are important distinctions. For the purpose of this blog, intended for small farm operators, we will concentrate on mini round balers and small square balers. Most small farm operators do not have a large enough tractor in either weight or horsepower to consider a big round baler or big square baler. If that’s what you’re looking for, there are
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Mar 1st 2022
Parts, Supplies, and Tools for Haymaking Success
The ability to make quick repairs and perform routine maintenance on your hay equipment is crucial to an efficient and productive hay season. The following is a list of parts, supplies, and tools that every hay producer should have on hand--some in the equipment shed and some in the tool box to carry out to the field. You likely already have several of these items on your small farm. If you need to purchase any, however, most can be found at your local equipment dealership, at an ag box store, o
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Feb 1st 2022
Your Tractor and Small-Farm Hay Production
A compact tractor is the heart of any small-farm operation. Therefore, you likely already own one and would like to use it for hay production too. And guess what? Contrary to the folks at the local coffee shop who have laughed at you for even mentioning it, you likely can. Even subcompact tractors with as little as 20 horsepower can be used to bale hay. Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect match between your tractor and your needed hay equipment.
Before shopping for hay equipment,
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Jan 1st 2022
Hemp Twine
When baling hay, one of the decisions a producer must make is what type of bale binding to use. Hay binding materials include hemp twine, polypropylene twine, sisal twine, net wrap and others. This blog will discuss hemp twine.
What is hemp?
Hemp is a plant with thin stalks and compound palmate leaves. Its flowers are small and greenish yellow. Though hemp originated in central Asia, it is now grown in temperate regions throughout the world. Not to be confused with cannabis, the source of
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Dec 1st 2021