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You have one of our Ibex TX31 Mini Round Balers with Twine Wrap, and now you are wondering what type of twine will work best with it. Well you aren’t alone. Calls come into our support team regarding twine types almost daily. Let’s take some time to wrap up this issue once and for all! Multiple types of twine can be used in the TX31 baler. Over the years, we at Tractor Tools Direct have tested a variety of types, brands, strengths, and lengths of twine. We now sell the two types of …

Yep. You read that right! Here at Tractor Tools Direct we are constantly reviewing and updating our website. Upon flipping through the pages and pages of blogs we’ve posted and realizing that, over time, so many of them get buried, we’ve organized them here, by topic, in one handy place. Yes! We have nearly 80 informational blog posts covering topics from mowers, rakes, and balers, to field and equipment maintenance, to pine straw baling–and everything in between! So be sure t …

Now that spring has sprung, it is time to start thinking about that first cutting of hay. Once your pastures have reached the optimum level of maturity, you will want to be ready to mow at the first sign of perfect weather. Here are a few tips to ensure that you and your mower are ready to go. Preparing Your Mower One of the most important steps you can take, even before hitting the hay field, is to make sure your mower is fitted with sharp blades. Sharp blades ensure a clean cut and reduce ste …