If you have an old gearbox that keeps leaking oil, you have probably heard this advice before: “Put corn head grease in it.” And honestly, that advice is not completely wrong. But it is not always right either. Corn head grease can work well in some slow-moving gearboxes, especially when regular gear oil leaks past worn seals. But … Read more
If you own an older John Deere corn head, grease maintenance is not something to ignore. Searches like 643 corn head grease, 893 corn head grease, checking corn head grease john deere, and john deere corn head gearbox grease usually come from owners trying to keep row-unit gearboxes alive during harvest. And honestly, that is smart. A dry or poorly … Read more
Finding a good corn head grease equivalent can be confusing. One person says any 00 grease will work. Another says only John Deere will do. Someone else says they have used it in a mower gearbox for years with no problem. So, what should you believe? The safest answer is this: a good corn head grease substitute should match … Read more
John Deere corn head grease is one of the best-known semi-fluid greases in the farm equipment world. It is often used in corn head row-unit gear cases, but many tractor owners, mower owners, and equipment mechanics also talk about it as a possible solution for slow-moving gearboxes. The most commonly searched product is John Deere corn head … Read more
If you spend time around combines, corn heads, old gearboxes, bush hogs, or compact tractor repairs, you have probably heard someone say, “Just use corn head grease.” But what exactly is it? Is it regular grease? Is it gear oil? Or is it something in between? The simple answer is this: corn head grease is a soft, semi-fluid … Read more
John Deere reports stronger construction and forestry sales while farmers continue to delay equipment purchases due to weak margins, higher input costs and uncertain commodity markets. John Deere is finding support from its construction and forestry business at a time when the farm machinery market remains under pressure. While the company continues to see demand … Read more
If you are searching for a control valve diagram for Kubota front end loader hydraulic lines, you are probably trying to figure out where each hose goes: pressure, tank, power beyond, boom lift, boom lower, bucket curl, and bucket dump. That confusion is very common, especially when a loader has been removed, a valve has … Read more
The John Deere 790 is one of those compact utility tractors that still gets a lot of attention on the used market. It is simple, mechanical, durable, and easy to understand. For landowners who want a no-nonsense tractor for mowing, loader work, driveway maintenance, small farm chores, and light tillage, the 790 remains a very … Read more
Buying a tractor in 2026 usually starts with one simple question: “How much horsepower do I really need?” It sounds simple, but horsepower is where many buyers either overspend or end up with a machine that cannot handle their real work. A 25 HP compact tractor may look affordable at first. A 50 HP utility … Read more
A damaged hydraulic hose can quickly stop a tractor, skid steer, excavator, backhoe, loader, or other heavy equipment from working properly. Since hydraulic systems operate under high pressure, even a small leak can become dangerous if you ignore it. The good news is that many hydraulic hose replacement jobs are manageable when you follow the … Read more
