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We know you can purchase equipment elsewhere, but at Tractor Tools Direct, we’ve built our business around one core principle: 100% customer satisfaction. Not every company can say this! This commitment drives every decision we make—from the products we offer to the support we provide. That’s why when it comes to balers, we stand behind them completely. If they didn’t live up to our standards, we wouldn’t be selling them. Period. When you purchase a baler …

When it comes to producing high-quality hay, few factors are more critical—or more unpredictable—than the weather. Rain, temperature, humidity, and wind all directly impact how effectively hay dries in the field. For small-acreage farmers using compact equipment, understanding and planning around weather conditions is essential to protecting your crop and maximizing forage quality. Rain is one of the biggest threats once hay is cut. Moisture during the curing stage halts th …

At Tractor Tools Direct, we are committed to helping small farm operations achieve haying independence. Our extensive range of commercial-grade, high-quality implements for compact tractors is designed to make hay production not only feasible but also efficient for small-acreage farmers. In this blog post, we’ll explore why it’s a smart move for small farmers to start baling their own hay, empowering them to take control of their haying operations and improve their farm pro …

  Here at Tractor Tools Direct we field quite a few phone calls, chats, and emails asking about different types of mowers and their uses, more specifically, asking which type can be used for hay production. This blog will discuss the differences between three types of mowers – drum mowers, which are a fantastic choice for cutting hay, and bush hogs and flail mowers, which are not. However, the latter two definitely have their own important roles on a small farm. A Drum Mo …

  The Kubota BX is one of the most popular compact tractors on the market—and for good reason. It's maneuverable, powerful for its size, and packed with features that make it a great all-around workhorse. But like any factory-built machine, it’s designed to serve a wide range of users in a wide range of scenarios… not necessarily optimized for the specific jobs you're doing. A few smart upgrades can make a big difference in how your BX handles real-world tasks. …