The lawn rake is an essential yard tool, picking up leaves and debris from lawns, dirt and rocks. Most people picture a lawn rake in its simplest form, but there are so many varieties of rakes on the market. The basic lawn rake is made from a metal or plastic working end with a series of tines, and a long handle. The tines are designed to skim over surfaces while…
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March 21st, 2010Log Rack Guide
March 20th, 2010Log racks are essential for individuals who keep any amount of surplus 
firewood on hand. A log rack serves to not only keep logs organized, but to keep them up off the ground away from pests and moisture. Moisture and pest ridden logs can quickly degrade become unsuitable for burning. Wood is an investment in itself, and the extra cost…
John Deere 3010 Tractor
March 19th, 2010The John Deere 3010 is a large farm/agricultural tractor manufactured from 1961-1963. It is equipped with a 4 cylinder John Deere engine with one 
of three fuel types. This New Generation series tractor sold for $4700 back in 1963 and weighs 5800 pounds. As with many John Deere tractors, the 3010 had both agricultural and industrial versions which…
John Deere 420 Tractor
March 18th, 2010The John Deere 420 tractor is considered to be a jack of all trades in the industry. It was produced in many different configurations to suit different jobs. Configurations included General-Purpose, Hi-Crop, Standard, Utility, Special, and Crawler varieties. As if that weren’t impressive enough, each configuration has several different wheel configuration
s. The 420 was produces from 1956 to…
John Deere 455 Tractor
March 18th, 2010The John Deere 455 tractor is powered by a Yanmar 22 HP diesel engine and packs a lot of power. Commonly referred to as the “Cadillac” of the John Deere line, the 455′s are pure iron workhorses. Manufactured from 1993 to 2001, the 455 should not be compared with the consumer tract
ors you see in Home…
Garden Hose Storage Solutions
March 17th, 2010Garden hoses can be one of the most difficult yard tools to store. S
ome people try rolling their hose into a loop on the ground only to have the hose kink in ten places. Extreme heat can make hoses become too pliable and soft, making it difficult to work with. Extreme cold can make the hose become brittle and…
John Deere 318 Tractor
March 16th, 2010The John Deere 318 tractor is designed for lawn and garden use, 
sporting an Onan 2 cycle gasoline engine with 18 horsepower. Model 318 has both commercial and consumer applications, able to mow vast tracts of landscape or use a variety of special attachments such as snow blowers and plows. Attachments compatible with the previous 300 and 140…
John Deere Snowblower Models
March 16th, 2010John Deere is well known for their tractors and heavy equipment, but did you know that they also 
make high quality snow blowers? John Deere snow blowers are designed to pick up snow on driveways and sidewalks without the need for shoveling. Two types of snow blowers are available- hand pushed and tractor-mounted varieties. Both use an auger to break…
John Deere Snowblowers
March 16th, 2010A John Deere snow blower is a true American machine. Thousands 
of people across the nation trust John Deere’s durability to get the job done. Unlike off-brand blowers, John Deere systems are not prone to breaking down. They pack the power needed to move snow piles quickly and easily. Their snow blowers come in several varieties with features that every…
John Deere Snow Blower Guide
March 7th, 2010John Deere makes some of the best consumer and professional equipment around, including snow blowers. When you have a yard that accrues mounds of snow during the winter season, a John Deere snow blower can be a huge help. These machines are designed to pick up snow along their path and blow it out of the way. Powered by a gasoline engine designed for cold-weather use, these blowers come in…
Petrol Chainsaw Information
January 31st, 2010For cutting logs and pruning trees, there is no better tool to use than a petrol chainsaw. Petrol chainsaws deliver the power needed to handle the toughest of jobs. Using a powerful 2-stroke engine, these handheld saws spin a toothed chain at high RPM to cuts through wood. Unlike electric powered models, they are not restricted by a cord or an overheating motor. Electric motors are great for handling smaller…
