farm equipment
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Posted: July 28, 2021Read more »
Picture this…you’re in a race against the weather -- trying to bale the last field of hay before it storms. Before you know it, your tractor comes to a screeching halt. You get out of the tractor and try to find what is wrong. To your surprise, this fix is not something you can handle on your own.
You quickly call the local equipment dealer, hoping they can help you get the diagnostic software that will find the issue. Instead, the technician tells you that farmers do not have the rights to this software. Therefore, you have to load your tractor on the trailer, take it to the dealership, and patiently wait.
Many farmers are familiar with this cycle -- they break something on their machinery, find out they don’t have the rights to repair it and are sent an expensive bill from the dealership. The cause of this issue is known as “the right to repair”.
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Posted: April 29, 2021
Read more »Picture this -- you are sitting at a red light, traffic is backed up for miles, and you are running late for work. Your blood boils with anger as you look ahead and see a tractor. At this moment, you know that you will most likely be lectured by your boss after arriving at work.
Many people encounter this similar situation during the months of April through October. Whether they’re running late, impatient, or just have a need for speed, a piece of farm equipment tends to get in their way. As a result, these same individuals end up passing or tailgating the piece of farm machinery.
Machinery-related accidents are the cause for half of agricultural fatalities, and 24% of these deaths take place on a public road. The moment a farmer starts driving a piece of slow-moving equipment on the road, they are putting their life at risk.
As American farmers embark on their busiest season of the year, we would like to remind you of a few safety tips.
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Posted: March 03, 2021Categories: FarmingRead more »
In a few short weeks, farmers across the U.S. will begin the spring planting season. Many farmers have kept their equipment in storage over the cold winter months, but now is the time to get the tractor out, wipe off the cobwebs, and prepare for the all-important months ahead! We have compiled a few tips and tricks to help you ensure your equipment is ready for the spring. Check them out here!