Farm Tractors, Used Tractors - Heavy Equipment Resource

Are your tractors tires worn? Are you thinking about replacing them soon? Then read about radials for your tractor. Most new tractors may come equipped with radial tires but if you are running conventional tires or have an older tractor you may want to consider some of the advantages of switching to radials.

Farm industry surveys show running radial back tires will provide a much smoother ride and longer wear. Most important especially on two wheal drive models is a major improvement in traction. The reason for this is most radials not only have deeper lugs but typically a radial tire inflated properly will look low on air but the slightly squashed out foot print provides more lugs on the ground and a shallower rut to climb out of. In fact the improvement in traction is such that in certain applications where you thought a four wheal drive tractor would be needed a two wheal drive tractor with rear radials

The tire industry claims radial tractor tires could improve the efficiency of your tractor by up to 20%.  Based on a fuel savings of 10% while covering 20% more acreage and improved cut time of 11%.
The farm industry said owners who paid the extra $100 to $500 for radial tractor tires recovered this in anywhere from immediately to between two and five years.    

Labor negotiations between Brant Tractor and the Local 115 Union of Operating Engineers broke down in towards the end of May resulting in a strike that started on June 11. The Strike affected Brant Tractor’s B.C. sites, however as of July the 2^nd two days before the U.S. Fourth of July and a day after Canada Day the strike has come to an end.

The employees will receive a 22 percent wage hike that is spread over four years, and a raise in their boot and tool allowance, Pensions, meal allowance and shift premiums. For workers that where brought on between the end of July of 2004 and June 10, 2008.

Rest assured we can continue to count on Brant Tractors to produce their great lineup of products that work with new farm tractors and used tractors alike.

Original News Source: Prince George Citizen

Farm tractors can last and last, my dad has a tractor from the sixties and it is still running in top notch form today. That is why smart heavy equipment operators know that buying new is not all that it is cracked up to be.

Used tractors can save you tens of thousands up front and still give you years of low maintenance service and when it is time to make a repair you can purchase used tractor parts that have lots of life left in them for a fraction of the new replacement price.

Leasing companies know that you need to make every dollar count and that is why they offer leases on used farm tractors, especially if you are looking to buy heavy equipment in the following categories:

Farm tractors and Agriculture related equipment:
Combines
Tractors

Construction Related Heavy Equipment:
Asphalt compactors
Backhoes
Bulldozers
Excavators

The heavy construction machines listed above are a partial list of what you can find for sale used at bargain prices compared with new machinery.

Heavy Equipment for Forestry Use:
The forestry industry requires tough machines that are strong and capable. Luckily they are built to last if they are maintained regularly. The list below is of machinery which can be found used for a bargain.
Log loaders
Tree Harvesters
Skidders
Forklifts
Graders