Category: Wrenching with Rachel

Tractor enthusiasts are generally wonderful people. The vast majority are honest and friendly, the salt-of-the-earth folks that you can be confident doing business with.   But every now

Here are the top ten things to look at when purchasing an antique tractor:   Transmission. Drive forward and reverse in all gears, with no unusual noises or

Next time you need a gift for a mechanic in your life (including yourself!), here’s what to look for. A big part of the fun of antique tractors

  When the temperature drops, getting an old tractor to start is harder than ever. Cold snaps can also be when you need your tractor the most, and

Spring is just around the corner, and with the thaw comes one of my favorite signs of spring: the start of pulling season. I grew up spending my

For my last installment in this three-part series on antique tractor auctions, I’d like to share my best tips on exactly when and how to place your bids.

When I tell people that I’m a licensed auctioneer, the first question is always the same – “So, can you do that fast talking thing?” Each auctioneer’s chant

My favorite way to spend a Saturday is at an auction sale – especially when I’m the one doing the selling! Farm auctions are the family business, and