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In recent years, small-scale farmers and market gardeners have increasingly turned to power harrows as an essential tool for soil preparation and cultivation. A power harrow is a piece of machinery that uses rotating blades or tines to break up and aerate the soil, making it suitable for planting crops. While the benefits of using such equipment are clear in terms of efficiency and labor savings, let’s also consider how regular use of power harrows impacts long-term soil health, especiall …

A rock bucket, regardless of the word “rock” in its name, can be used for many tasks besides rock removal on a small farm when used on your tractor’s front loader. Here at Tractor Tools Direct we specialize in two models of rock buckets in our line of Ai2 products – the Ai2 48" Rock Bucket For Kubota BX 3-Pin Style Attachment and the Ai2 48" Rock Bucket For Skid Steer Style Attachment. Let’s discuss the small-farm tasks you can tackle with these buckets and the dif …

When winter arrives and the snow starts piling up, your compact tractor becomes your best friend for snow plowing and snow blowing. But to ensure it performs at its best, choosing the right tires and tread patterns is just as important as choosing the right attachments. Tires impact traction, stability, and overall performance, especially when you're working in slippery, snowy conditions. In this post, we’ll break down the best tire options and tread patterns for your subcompact tractor during t …

In my job here at Tractor Tools Direct I talk to people throughout North America, including Alaska and Hawaii. I thoroughly enjoy engaging these folks in conversation to learn about their homesteads and to get a glance into their reasons for purchasing our equipment. With virtually every person I speak to the theme is the same; they wish to gain more independence. The terms “Off The Grid” and being prepared seem to pop up occasionally. That may be only independence from having to have someone ba …

Winter is no joke, especially for those of us who need to keep driveways, paths, and properties clear of snow. For compact and subcompact tractor owners, investing in a loader-mounted snow plow like the Ai2 60" Loader Mounted Snow Plow could be the game-changer you need to handle snow removal with ease. Let’s explore why these snow plows are the perfect winter weapon for your tractor and how to choose the best one for your needs. Why Loader-Mounted Snow Plows Make Sense Compact and subcom …