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Through the winter months, it seems like spring will never get here. However, it is now upon us and nearly time to begin the process of baling hay. When you make that first trip out to your hay field, the last thing you want are breakdowns. The customer support team here at Tractor Tools Direct is here to help you avoid those breakdowns. This guide will help you identify any issues with your Ibex equipment prior to going to the field. A thorough inspection now will not only prevent untimely bre …

Many of the implements we sell here at Tractor Tools Direct require one or more shear bolts, either on the PTO shaft or on the machine itself. These bolts are carefully designed to break (shear) before the power applied by the tractor exceeds the design limitations of the implement. Because we sell implements that are designed for lower-horsepower tractors, these shear bolts are particularly important. You can use most of our implements with higher horsepower tractors, as long as the correct sh …

Windows for perfect hay baling conditions can be few and far between especially in the fickleness of late spring. For this reason, it is best to begin preparing for the hay season at least a month before that first cutting is due. In this blog we’ll discuss the steps to be taken to ensure your equipment, fields, and barns are ready when the hay-making stars align. Technically, the brunt of the spring baling prep should have been done in the fall. If you heeded the advice of our past blog …