The manufacturers listed here also have other models available in a range of sizes and styles. Visit their Web sites or a local dealer for more details.Farmers love their little rigsUtility tractors are a popular topic of conversation in the Machinery Talk discussion group at Agriculture Online[TM] (www.agriculture.com). One farmer says cost plays a part in deciding to go with a smaller tractor. Models this size run anywhere from $20,000 to $50,000, depending on the configuration and options."When people buy small tractors, they''re usually price-motivated," he says. "Massey Ferguson sells a lot of these tractors, and the reason is that the Perkins is a good motor and they''re affordable."A Canadian organic farmer tells the group he uses his Universal 640 TDC and Massey Ferguson 65 with a mower, PTO auger, three-point hitch, and forklift nearly every day. He spreads gravel, moves heavy items, plants trees, digs rocks in the field, and removes snow in the winter.

"While all three of the DE Series pumps offer full authority fuel timing and control, they utilize a ''building block'' approach of progressively adding features," said Paganini. "This approach provides engine manufacturers and system integrators the flexibility to define a fuel system that matches the engine''s functional needs. The objective is to meet the more demanding emissions and performance requirements, while minimizing pump complexity and price."We categorized the pump into three offerings starting with the basic model," Paganini continued. "From there, depending upon the system or engine requirements, you could adapt additional features, individually or in combination, using the building block approach. By zero starting at the basic pump model, you can demonstrate performance and emission compliance with minimal pump complexity and price. So rather than offering a single, full-featured pump, we''ve taken an approach that allows the OEM designer the flexibility to do his start own interfacing, which opens up the possibility of utilizing their own componentry or outsourcing."

If you''re moving auto the auger more than a few feet to the next hole, shut off the engine and restart it again with the auger resting in the next pilot hole. When you''re not using the auger, just shut it off and leave it in one of the holes, or rest it on the ground with the spark plug facing up to prevent fouling, or sideways if fuel leaks from the gas cap.For deeper holes requiring the extension rod (Photos 5 and 6), dig all the holes first with the unextended auger. Never start holes with the extension rod in place. It''s much harder to hoist a 4-ft. long auger filled with earth. After the holes are dug to 36 in., attach the extension rod and dig the remaining depths all at once. At times, I''ve found it easier to simply dig the remaining few inches by hand rather than use the extension heaters rod, especially if fatigue is setting in. Above all, clear the hole frequently. It can be a gut-busting experience to lift an auger overfilled with earth free of the hole, or worse, free a stuck auger.

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