Spring Pre-Season Equipment Service Checklist
When spring arrives, equipment that’s been sitting all winter has to move from idle to productive fast. Spring weather windows can be short and unpredictable, making preventable breakdowns especially disruptive. Many early-season problems begin with issues that are easy to overlook during storage, so a spring service checklist acts as a reminder before your workload…
Toolkit Radio Episode 1 – Podcast Insights From the Pros
On the premiere episode of Toolkit Radio, Kody and Sawyer chat about Sawyer’s experience with John Deere and Papé, the creation/production of The Toolkit Series, questions to ask when buying a tractor and a quick walk-through of the John Deere 1-Series.
Announcing a Brand New Papé Machinery Podcast
We’re launching a brand new Papé Machinery Podcast! As part of The Toolkit Media Series, we’re expanding our lineup to podcast platforms around the globe so you can access Product Insights anywhere and everywhere.
The Pellenc Grape Harvester Is Changing the Industry
Labor availability is currently the most significant challenge facing the wine and grape industry. Vineyard owners who used to rely on experienced farm workers to return for grape picking season year after year have been negatively impacted by the many challenges facing the labor market.
How to Install & Remove Your Compact Tractor’s Front End Loader
Removing and Installing the Front End Loader on your John Deere Compact Utility Tractor might seem like a simple task, but did you know there’s a recommended way to do so?
4 Things to Consider When Towing With a Tractor
A John Deere Sub Compact Utility Tractor has a variety of uses, including the ability to tow large loads, such as a boat or trailer, across your property. Here are a few things you should consider when moving a trailer or hookup to be sure it’s done safely.
Choosing a Transmission: Hydrostatic vs. Manual
In this blog, we’ll walk you through the differences of hydrostatic and manual (or gear drive) transmissions to help you decide which option is best for your needs.
Should You Invest in a John Deere iMatch™ Quick Hitch?
In this issue of the Toolkit Manual, we will run through the differences between the iMatch and a standard 3-point hitch to help you decide if the Quick Hitch is a necessary time-saver or something you can do without.
4 Things to Consider When Buying a New Tractor
The search for the right tractor often begins before you ever walk into one of our stores and we understand how difficult it can be to navigate between so many features and models. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of questions to consider to better help you identify which compact tractor may fit your needs.
Welcome To The Toolkit – Product Insights From the Pros
Welcome to The Toolkit, where you can find all the “tools” necessary to work on, maintain, and upgrade your property and equipment with the assistance of Papé Machinery and John Deere.
