Muddin with Matt (260 Backhoe digging trenches)
One afternoon last week, Tim txt'ed me that we had a project for Johnny at a co-workers house that evening. Once again I thought...
Deere 54D/60D Center Anti-Scalp Roller
One obvious missing feature on the 54D/60D auto-connect decks is the center anti-scalp roller. Almost all mower decks of this size have center rollers.Before...
Which Heavy Hitch Should I buy?
There are several variations of Heavy Hitch available. Which one is right for your tractor? As we examine each of these configurations in detail,...
Sickle Bar Mower for Subcompact Tractor
A sickle bar mower, like this Maschio, is easy on the tractor. It doesn't come close to maxing out the horsepower of subcompact tractor. It's a great mower for trimming and cutting underneath things. While a Sickle Bar Mower is primarily used for cutting hay, I hope you've seen some of their other uses of this versatile mower. Check out Agfolks.com for this and other Maschio products! Don't forget that by using coupon code TTWT at checkout, you'll save 5% off your entire purchase.
Sub-Compact Grapple Roundup
In this article, we'll discuss some of the 'special needs' a sub-compact tractor like Johnny has when considering a grapple, and evaluate a few...
Offset Flail Mower on Subcompact Tractor
The Maschio Weekend Warrior Side Offset Flail Mower is a very versatile piece of equipment. Is it right for your situation? We...
Christmas Gift Ideas
Here is a list of interesting and useful gifts for your tractor-holic.
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Loader Mounted Receiver Hitch
We often need to move our trailer around in the yard, or put it into the shed for storage or maintenance. We have...
Deere 54D/60D Mid Mount Mower Belt Replacement
While mowing down our corn stalks last year, I had the brilliant idea of "backing up" over the stalks that I had just mowed...
Kubota BX vs. Deere 1025R – Round 2 – Mower Operation
After taking a close look at the mower in Round 2, we're now ready to do some actual mowing tests.As with prior rounds, the...
Heavy Hitch Toothbar – Tractor Steriods
Ok, so you've got your new compact or sub-compact tractor with front-end loader. Of course, the first thing you want to do is...
First experience with a Box Blade
Today I had the chance to attach a 5 foot box blade to Johnny (our John Deere 1025R).There is a crushed stone parking lot...
1-Series Snow Removal Options
After spending your grand-kid's inheritance on your new sub-compact tractor, it makes sense to consider how you can use it for snow removal.The question...
Choose the Right Tiller for Your Compact Tractor
One of my favorite attachments for Johnny, our subcompact tractor is our rear roto-tiller. When I first got it, I didn't expect to use...
Edge Tamer System
By now, you've probably noticed my fondness for products which solve a specific problem today, and can also be extended to solve additional problems...
1023e/1025r Mid Mount Mower Lift Options
I've had lots of questions recently about the lift options for the 1-series mid mount mowers. This is understandable, as the choices ARE confusing....
Single Point Connector for Deere Subcompact Tractors 1025r & 1023e
If you've been wishing for a single point hydraulic connector for your 1025r, wish no more! You can get yours from Green Parts...
Mower Blades for 54D and 60D mowers (1023e, 1025r, and 1026r)
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If...
Hydraulic Thumb for Deere 260B, 270B, and 370B backhoes
Deere has introduced a Hydraulic Thumb for its small compact/subcompact tractor backhoes. While several folks have fabricated their own hydraulic thumbs, to my...