Must-Have John Deere Gator Accessories for Work, Comfort, and Year-Round Utility
A John Deere Gator™ utility vehicle is one of the most versatile machines you can add to a farm, ranch, jobsite, or large property. Whether you’re hauling materials, transporting tools, checking livestock, or tackling everyday chores, the right accessories can help improve productivity, increase comfort, and get even more value from your Gator. At Papé…
Harvest-Ready: Preventive Maintenance Tips to Keep Equipment Moving
Harvest season can sneak up on you when you’re preoccupied with day-to-day work. That’s why preventive maintenance is one of the most valuable priorities on the schedule. A small issue might be easy to overlook early on, but when harvest season arrives, that small issue can cause the whole operation to grind to a slow…
Zero-Turn vs. Riding Lawn Mower: How to Choose the Right John Deere Mower for Your Property
Choosing the right mower starts with understanding your property and how you plan to use it. The best mower isn’t just the one with the most features—it’s the one that matches your lawn size, terrain, landscaping, and mowing needs. For many homeowners and property owners, the decision comes down to two popular options: a riding…
Sunny Summer Days: How to Care for Your Lawn
Summer brings long, relaxing evenings outside, backyard gatherings, and lots of time for everyone to enjoy the grass. It can also bring intense heat, dry soil, increased foot traffic, and more rapid mowing cycles. A healthy summer lawn takes more than frequent cutting. The best results come from mowing to a healthy height, watering with…
Residential Mowers: What Does Your Lawn Need?
Choosing a residential lawn mower gets easier when you start with the lawn itself. Every property requires something a little different from its equipment. A flat suburban yard, a few acres with rolling ground, and a landscape filled with trees and garden beds all call for different features. Papé Machinery Ag & Turf’s residential lawn…
Four Things to Consider Before Buying a New Tractor
A new tractor is one of the most important investments you’ll make for maintaining your property—whether you own one acre or a large farm. The right machine delivers years of productivity and uptime. The wrong one can cost you time and money season after season. To ensure you make the best decision, here are the…
Snow Removal Attachments: Build the Right John Deere Winter Setup
When snow shows up, it often arrives overnight, packs down by lunch, and suddenly a quick trip into town turns into a snow management nightmare. The good news is that you usually don’t need a dedicated machine to be prepared for winter. The right John Deere attachment can turn machinery you already own into a…
Cold Weather Storage and Battery Care: Keep Your Equipment Ready for the Next Job
Cold mornings demand more from your equipment. Oil thickens and batteries deliver less, diminishing power when you need it most. A smart winter storage routine protects tractors, mowers, gator utility vehicles, and handheld tools so they come back to work with confidence when the season turns. A little winter maintenance now helps prevent springtime no-start…
Winter Off-Season Maintenance Checklist for Farm Equipment
When fieldwork winds down due to winter weather, your equipment finally gets a break. That lull is the perfect opportunity to get ahead on maintenance, instead of fighting breakdowns at the start of next season. A few hours in the shop now means fewer surprises and a smoother spring season. The checklist below applies to…
Don’t Wait Until It Breaks: Why Preventive Maintenance Pays Off for Your Equipment
If you’ve spent any time managing farm, turf, or landscaping machinery, you know that your equipment is only as good as its uptime. Every minute a critical machine is sidelined is time and money lost. At Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf, we believe one of the smartest investments you can make is in preventive maintenance….
