Doug Asker - Articles

Searching for vintage tractors for sale?

It is often advised that you invest in a little more horsepower than needed to carry out your specific jobs. Independent, push-button PTO also means the rear and mid PTO may be engaged with no clutching or reaching for levers. The backhoe attachment at the rear is ideal for digging water pipes and sewer pipes. Here's Cameron investigating what I can now call our tractor at the seller's house. The type of machine that you select will depend on whether you need a tr... Read

By: Doug Asker | 12/08/2009 | Automotive

Searching for used tractors for sale?

The popular makes and models of tractors attract an awful lot more attention than the less well-known ones which is often reflected in the end price. Independent, push-button PTO also means the rear and mid PTO may be engaged with no clutching or reaching for levers. The stabilizing legs on backhoe loaders help to keep the equipment from tipping over when it is in use and moving heavy materials. Love them or hate them, we've now got one; a little 1972 Massey-Fergu... Read

By: Doug Asker | 12/08/2009 | Automotive

Looking for vintage tractors for sale?

You should have good clear visibility and the controls should be easy to operate. "The MF1600 Series has been five years in the making, with that time dedicated to research and development efforts that incorporate the features and conveniences our small property and contractor customers are asking for. The D series of backhoe loaders have an engine size of one hundred and two horsepower and these series of Caterpillar backhoe loaders have an optional feature of a ... Read

By: Doug Asker | 12/08/2009 | Automotive

Looking for compact tractors for sale?

The clunk should be more pronounced under load. I have only had a few situations like this and must say that most of my dealings with tractor people have been positive experiences. If you already know the make of the tractor ("Farmall", or "Ford" or "Massey-Harris", etc) but you just don't know the model ("Farmall Model A", "Ford 8N", "Massey-Harris Pony", etc) then you may want to purchase a book covering your particular manufacturer. If you have a very rare and collectable ... Read

By: Doug Asker | 04/08/2009 | Automotive

Searching for used tractors for sale?

They even have a history and can be restored to become a major source of pride and enjoyment. Given his asking price I didn't bother to check if it was frozen or not. If you have no idea who even made the tractor, there are more general books available such as "The Encyclopedia of American Farm Tractors" by C. The second warning is that if your tractor has survived this many years, it is likely to live into the next millennia and even if it is not rare now it may be then. The... Read

By: Doug Asker | 04/08/2009 | Automotive