Archive for February 28th, 2009

Do tractors have to pass an MOT if they're to be used on the public highway?

Posted by admin in used tractors on February 28th, 2009

Does this include emissions?

No, if a tractor stays within the CPH area or within 5 miles of the farm gate and is mainly used off-road it does not need a formal MOT.

However, is still needs to be road worthy and have insurance.

In 2005 the UK government thought about introducing an MOT for tractors but the plans were removed.

Poor tractor maintenance falls under the remit of the Health and Safety Executive

Tractors must comply with PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations), in it its says "equipment must be maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair".

In theory there is a scheme of roadside checks by VOSA but i've never seen one.

You can get a free check from BAGMA ( the agri machine association ) but to be honest if you are in that group you are liekly to be a conscientious owner anyway.

The HSE recommend annual vehicle checks and records to be kept.

How much money can I save on my taxes having a hobby farm?

Posted by admin in used farm tractors on February 28th, 2009

I bought and old dairy farm last June and I have a couple animals. I new to filing taxes for a farm and how much can you save using farm tax and what forms do I need and what do I need to look for? I also bought a tractor and a truck can use those for farm tax write off? Any tips will be helpful. thanks

considering how much money it takes to fix up and run an old farm, fences, barns, waters, vet bills, which is never ending, it's amazing that there is any money left over.

Anyway: Contact your Farm Service Agency in your county or (gasp) the IRS, the IRS has a form specific to farming. This form will walk you through what you can and can not use as deductions.

Farm Question; Dors anyone know if Massey Feruson or Massey are still in busness for a new tractor purchase?

Posted by admin in farm tractors on February 28th, 2009

Hi I know someone who wants to buy a massey ferguson farm tractor.I don't know if they are still in busness.I can't seem to find any dealerships or 2007 pruduct line.

There is a dealer locator on the Massey Ferguson web site.
Some background information on the company that makes them is available on Wikipedia. If it's been a while since you looked at new tractors, the changes in the industry might surprise you.

How would you remove a broken valve guide from a Farmall B tractor?

Posted by admin in farmall tractors on February 28th, 2009


warm the head,in an oven or gently with a torch, and knock it out with a 3/8 pin punch………….. John M………..? what's a flat, round punch chisel? sounds like a pin punch to me, ha ha