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The following are some other places on the Web that contain information, products or services which may be helpful to people interested in buying, using or caring for small tractors. 

The Web changes so often that it is impossible for anyone to verify all links constantly. Please email the author if you find a broken or incorrect link. 

Lawn Care Tips

• Helpful lawn and garden maintenance advice from the John Deere Company.
• Visit Toro's "Ask Earl, The Yard-Care Answer Guy."
• "Earth-Friendly" yard care tips from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute.
• Many recent magazine articles about lawn care and gardening are linked to the North American Precis Syndicate site.
• Is your lawn the neighborhood joke? Maybe James McCurdy's "Lawn Manual" is just what you need.
• You have to find something interesting at a site called All About Lawns.
• To exchange lawn care tips with others, visit the Lawn Care Forum on GardenWeb.

Supplier Lists

• Find the manufacturers, resellers, trade associations, publications or contact information for the company you're looking for in one of the following places:
• An impressive collection of contacts is available on the Green Industry Expo99 Exhibitors Directory.
• Search the huge I&T Product File for farm and tractor related products, services and companies.
• Green-Net Yellow Pages lists manufacturers and suppliers of lawn, garden, landscaping, agriculture and consumer products.
• Find lots of links to manufacturers and suppliers at Yetman's Lawn and Garden Power Equipment directory.
• Irrigation & Green Industry Network lists manufacturers and suppliers of equipment and materials to the professional lawn/turf care industries.
• Check out Yahoo's list of agricultural equipment manufacturers.
• American Small Farm Online used to be ASF Magazine's onlin list of sources for agricultural tools, implements, machinery, supplies, etc. Now it's a printed book available for sale.
• Intertec's Agricultural Tractor Industry Directory is an invaluable source of information for parts, manuals, manufacturer and dealer contacts, etc. If you are restoring an old tractor and don't have access to this book, you are working way too hard.
• Jensales' Agricultural Yellow Pages is another invaluable resource for tractor maintainers and restorers.

Parts/Repairs 

• Interested in parts for lawn or garden tractors? Then visit the Stens Power Equipment Parts site and their dealer-oriented Power Equipment Network.
• Parts for mowers, ATVs, snowmobiles, chainsaws and small engines are available from Manufacturer's Supply.
• A great source of parts for mowers and tractors is Jack's Small Engines.
• Parts for commercial and consumer mowers and small tractors are available from ProParts Direct.
• A variety of tractor and mower parts is available from Dixie Sales Co.
• Lots of John Deere stuff is available from Revels Tractor Online.
• New and used tractor parts can be ordered from Paynesville Tractor Parts in MN and LA.
• Need a small engine rebuilt?  Try American Small Engine Rebuilders.
• A good source for replacement engines and rebuild kits is the Tulsa Engine Warehouse.
• Parts for many tractors and other agricultural equipment are available from Tractor Implement Supply Co. (TISCO).
• Worthington Tractor Parts' Parts Express Network has many new, used and rebuilt parts for agricultural tractors and equipment -- wholesale only.
• Another source for agricultural tractor parts is Walt's Tractor Parts.
• Independent Tractor Supply has new and used Chinese tractors and parts for them.
• Those interested in Chinese tractors and parts might also try contacting one of the following:
• Taskmaster Equipment
• American Harvester
• Another source for Chinese tractors and equipment is Bolton Power Equipment.
• Want to converse with other owners of Chinese tractors?  Then visit the Chinese Tractor Owners Association.
• Surplus Tractor Parts (now All Parts International) has a large selection of parts for crawler and wheel tractors as well as an interesting array of toys.
• Yesterday's Tractors is a good source for parts and farm and tractor books.
• Implements, John Deere parts and manuals for older tractors are avaliable from Stevens Implement Company.

Books, Documentation & Magazines

• Your Local Library is an excellent source for free books about tractors, mowers, small engine repair, lawn care, equipment operation -- or just about anything!
• Visit KEN'S TRACTOR BOOKLIST -- in association with Amazon.com. A list of current and near-current titles of tractor-related books.
• John Deere Publishers offers "five comprehensive series of books and educational curricula covering agribusiness management practices, agricultural machinery operation and adjustments, and equipment servicing and maintenance."  Especially interesting to FAQ readers is the "Fundamentals of Compact Equipment" series.
• Intertec publishes a line of shop repair manuals for several brands of tractors.
• Yesterday's Tractors is a good source for parts and farm and tractor books.
• A good source for books and manuals for older tractors, especially International Harvester, is Binder Books.
• Classic Motorbooks has a huge collection of books on antique tractors and tractor restoration and maintenance. Free catalog.
• Diamond Farm Books is another good source for shop manuals, small scale agriculture, wildlife, small animal husbandry, etc..
• Historical books on tractors are available from the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE).
• For one man's autobiographical account of the early days of the gas/diesel tractor industry in the midwestern US, see Jim Morrissey's Reflections of the Tractor Salesman.
• A good source for calendars, pictures, posters and videos of antique tractors is Classic Tractor Collectibles.
• Heard about the "Nebraska Tractor Tests," but don't know where to find them? They're here!
• Here are some independent magazines about small and medium-sized tractors.
• Implement & Tractor - "The Business Magazine for the Agricultural Equipment Industry."
• Outdoor Power Equipment - Dealer-oriented magazine for the small power equipment industry. Chainsaws, mowers, small tractors, implements, tillers, etc. Free "controlled" subscription requires registration.
• Farm Show - An awesome collection of home-brew projects and inventions, shop tips, owner equipment reviews, industry news and press releases from major, minor and backyard manufacturers. Geared toward farmers, but truly inspirational if you've got the urge to weld something. (800) 834-9665.
• Green Magazine - A monthly magazine for John Deere tractor enthusiasts.
• Yesterday's Tractors Magazine is an electronic publication containing all sorts of resources for enthusiasts of old tractors.
• Ford collectors and restorers should subscribe to the 9N-2N-8N-NAA Newsletter: The magazine for the Ford tractor Enthusiast, PO Box 275, East Corinth, VT 05040-0275.
• There are also magazines about agriculture, landscaping, excavating, lawn care, farming, ranching, equipment, maintenance... that often contain articles about small tractors. Find them here.

Buying and Selling

• Before you buy a used tractor, read Tips for Buying a Used Tractor from the Cooperative Extension at the U. of California.
• A Farm Equipment Guide, which lists equipment from "over 100" manufacturers, from 1912-present, including model names and serial number info to help verify dates of manufacture, as well as other stats, such as GVW, HP ratings, etc. Monthly and annual auction results are also available.
• Interested in buying or selling a tractor? Check out this list of upcoming and regularly scheduled equipment auctions throughout the US.
• Greg Peterson's F.A.C.T.'s report is a summary of tractor and equipment auction prices throughout the midwest.
• If you'd like to get really good at estimating used tractor values, check out Tom Flowers' AUCTION INSIGHT Certified Appraisal School.
• The American Society of Farm Equipment Appraisers also provides training and certification for aspiring appraisers.
• A list of all kinds of equipment for sale and equipment for auction, including tractors, from Tradeline Publications.
• Successful Farming magazine's equipment classifieds usually have some interesting equipment for sale.
• Classified ads and links to agricultural information is online at USAGnet.
• A site that specializes in used mowing and turf care equipment is turfquip.
• Lots more classifieds from Trader Online.
• A bi-monthly magazine full of ads for used tractors and agricultural equipment is available from Fastline Publications.



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• See a thorough treatment of "Troubleshooting and Repair of Small Engines and Lawn Mowers." Useful for tractor owners, too.
• Or, see the very useful Notes on the Repair of Small Gasoline Engines and Rotary Lawn Mowers.
• For information about reel mowers, see Art Mulder's Reel Mower FAQ.
• More information about reel mowers is available from the Reel Mower History & Preservation Project.
• Here is a link to a couple of cordless electric reel mowers.
• Maybe the US Lawn Mower Racing Association is more your speed.
• For a tug in a different direction, try the National Garden Tractor Pulling Association. 
• Interested in compact diesel tractors?   See the Compact Tractor Forum.
• Allis Chalmers and Simplicity lawn & garden tractors are highlighted at the Simple trACtors site.
• Information on farm power and machinery is available from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service.
• Or, you might try Mike Simpson's Tractor Page (it's a real paean).
• Get information about tractors and exchange ideas with other owners on the TractorsByNet Message Board.
• Would you like to modify your tractor, make your own implements or customize it to fit your particular needs? Get lots of ideas (and links to others) at Randy Padgett's Tractor Page.
• Several forums for discussion of agricultural topics are sponsored by Successful Farming Magazine.  Select "Machinery Talk" for discussions about tractors.

 
• Interesting information on the history of mowers and other agricultural equipment is available from Appleton's Cyclopedia of Applied Mechanics.
• Or you can stroll through the British Lawnmower Museum.
• Anyone interested in collecting or restoring old lawn and garden tractors should contact the Vintage Garden Tractor Club of America.
• Another resource for lawn and garden tractor collectors is Gas Engine Magazine, PO Box 328, Lancaster, PA 17608, (717) 392-0733.
• A good sources for replacement decals is Custom Decal Company.
• Pennsylvania and Copar collectors should check out Bill Janitor's Panzer garden tractor page.
• A tractor junkyard may be your only hope for repairing or restoring a tractor which is no longer being manufactured or supported.  Here are a couple of resources for those seeking out old or obsolete parts:
• See ATIS Salvage Yards listing.
• Several readers report that Ray's Mowers in Boyertown, PA is an excellent source for used lawn & garden tractor parts.  Call (610) 367-2078 or send email.
• Another impressive national listing is kept at Ag Yards, Salvage Yards & Delaerships.
• Ray's wRecking Roster claims to list 10,000 salvage yards and used parts sources throughout the US and costs $14.95. Write Ray's wRecking Roster, 1042 Stallion Dr., Cheyenne, WY 82009 for a copy.
• Restoring an old Sears tractor?  Check out Spence's Vintage Sears Tractor Page.
• How do you find the real manufacturer of a Sears tractor or other power tool?  See the Sears Model/Manufacturer Table.
• For walk-behind fans, the Old Gravelys Newsletter is sure to be of interest.
• Lots of web resources available on all kinds of tractors at the Antique Tractor Resource Page.
• The Antique Tractor Information Service.  A wealth of information about antique tractors. Links to just about everything related to old tractors on the Web.
• Want a restoration tip, maintenance hint or specifications for an antique tractor? Then see Mr. Tractor's  TractorTips.
• How about The Old Tractor and Steam Engine Home Page?
• Antique tractor enthusiasts should also check out the home page for the Early Days Gas Engine & Tractor Association (EDGE&TA).
• Another site for antique tractor collectors is Fastrac.
• Want bigger? Try the Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA).

Due to the number of accidents which occur in farming, ranching and related activities, as well as the natural aging of the population, an increasing number of resources are available to individuals with disabilities who wish to overcome physical barriers to agriculturally related activities.  Here are some places to begin reading up on what's available to make tractors and other farm equipment more accessible to physically challenged people. 

• The Agricultural and Biological Engineering department at Purdue University serves as a clearinghouse for information on agrigultural rehabilitation technology.  The following two sites provide a wealth of printed and video materials, links to other state and federal programs and pointers to other resources about accessible farming:
• Breaking New Ground - The Resource Center and Outreach Program has become nationally recognized as the primary source of information on rural rehabilitation technology. Products include a wide range of specialized resource materials, training programs and a national newsletter. The Center currenlty provides leadership for the ...
• USDA AgrAbility Project - Assists agricultural and agribusiness workers in 16 states who have physical and mental disabilities, including amputation, arthritis, spinal cord injury, deafness and hearing impairments. Education and assistance are available to accommodate disabilities, eliminate barriers, and create a favorable climate among rural service providers for people with disabilities.
• Also see Assistive Technologies: A Guide to Resources, Organizations and Research a bibliography of compiled by Mary Stevanus of the Technology Transfer Information Center of the USDA. The bibliography includes citations and abstracts to articles on mobility devices; communications devices; computer-aided systems to facilitate communications; manipulation devices: and robotics. In addition, a resource guide provides pointers to additional sources of information and expertise, including research centers, organizations, and associations; product and organization directories; databases; and internet resources. Two indexes help you use the guide more effectively: an author index and a subject/organization index.
• Venture Products, Inc. is a company specializing in modifying small tractors and making them wheelchair-accessible for mowing and lawn & garden use.  Site includes links to several other disability support resources.
• Tomco Conversions is another company specializing in outdoor vehicles for wheelchair accessibility.  Their product line includes an ATV, an all-terrain wheelchair and a sidecar-operated motorcycle.

Professional organizations that regulate, manipulate and sometimes complicate the many facets of the home, construction and agricultural tractor industries.

• ASAE, the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, "a not-for-profit professional and technical organization of members worldwide interested in engineering knowledge and technology for food and agriculture, associated industries, and related resources." 2450 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, (616) 429-0300.
• CIMA, the Construction Industry Manufacturers Association, "serving the business needs of construction equipment manufacturers and construction-services providers."
• EETC, the Equipment & Engine Training Council. Together with the Engine Service Association (ESA), the EETC provides certification to technicians for the repair and maintenance of outdoor power equipment in support of OPE (Outdoor Power Equipment) Technicians Certification.
• EMA, the Engine Manufacturers Association. a non-profit trade association comprised of domestic and international manufacturers of internal combustion engines for trucks and buses, locomotives, marine vessels and construction and utility equipment.401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, (313) 644-6610.
• EMI, the Equipment Manufacturers Institute, one of the nation's oldest trade associations, comprised of most of the companies that manufacture and market the majority of the world's construction, agricultural and industrial equipment. Tracks and forecasts equipment sales, promotes safe operation through seminars and publications, provides forums on industry related public policy issues; delivers its services through unique system of five Function Councils and sixteen Product Councils.
• ESA, the Engine Service Association, which is concerned with the distribution of engines, factory authorized replacement parts, and service for the outdoor power equipment industry. 
• FEMA, the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn., is an organization promoting networking among US manufacturers of farm equipment.
• FEWA, the Farm Equipment Wholesalers Assn., is "the international trade association of independent wholesale distributors engaged in marketing farm and related power equipment products, including light industrial, commercial, irrigation, lawn and garden products."
• MEDA, the Midwest Equipment Dealers Assn., whose mission is "to promote the farm, industrial, outdoor power equipment, dairy, and farmstead mechanization industry and to provide services that will assist [its] members in becoming more profitable and better equipped to operate in today's business environment."
• OPEI, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, an "international trade association whose members are manufacturers of powered lawn and garden maintenance products, components and attachment supplies, as well as industry related services."
• OPEDA, the Outdoor Power Equipment Distributor's Association, which "is dedicated to the enhancement of the two-step distribution process, thus "bridging the gap" between OPE manufacturers and dealers."
• OPEAA, the Outdoor Power Equipment Aftermarket Association which, among other goals, aims to "promote a better understanding among outdoor power equipment dealers and retailers of the capabilities of aftermarket manufacturers, distributors and importers in providing products and services necessary to meet the needs of customers."
• PPEMA, the Portable Power Equipment Manufacturers Association, representing the world's leading manufacturers of products using two-cycle engine technology.
• TSDA, The Service Dealers Association, whose "mission is to provide our members [with] services and information that increase and promote the value of service dealers to the buying public and suppliers within the outdoor power equipment industry."

More Information

• More information about manufacturers and suppliers of very compact tractors, electric tractors, two wheelers, implements, parts and accessories, mowers and equipment storage alternatives.
• A glossary of tractor-related terms, abbreviations and acronyms is available.