How to Buy Used Equipment from a Dealership (and Why It Beats Private Sale)
Buying used equipment is one of the smartest financial decisions a property owner or farmer can make. A well-maintained tractor, mower, or implement with a few hundred hours on it still has thousands of hours of useful life ahead, and you avoid the...
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Ferris Zero Turn Mowers: Are They Good, Who Makes Them, and Which Model Fits You
Ferris zero turn mowers are made by Briggs and Stratton, which has owned the brand since 2004. Ferris is not going out of business: the mowers are still being built, and we still sell, service, and stock parts for them at our stores across Indiana...
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EGO vs Stihl Battery Tools: Which Wins on Mowers, Chainsaws, Trimmers and Blowers
EGO vs Stihl, in one paragraph: EGO has the stronger battery mower lineup and a single 56V battery that fits every tool it makes, which makes it the better pick if a mower is your first purchase or you are building a full set from scratch. Stihl has...
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John Deere 3025E vs 3032E vs 3038E: Which 3-Series Tractor Fits Your Property?
The John Deere 3-Series compact utility tractor lineup is one of the most popular in our region, and for good reason. These tractors sit in a practical middle ground: they are bigger and more capable than the sub-compact 1025R and 2025R, but they...
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Gravely ZT HD Zero Turn Mower: Is It the Right Mower for Your Ohio or Indiana Property?
If you have been shopping for a zero turn mower and landed on Gravely, you have probably noticed that the lineup is not exactly simple. There is the ZT for smaller properties, the ZT HD for mid-range buyers, the ZT XL for those who want a step up,...
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2026 Spring Planting Prep: Equipment Checklist for Ohio and Indiana Farmers
The planting window in Ohio and Indiana can close faster than most people expect. According to data from Ohio State University, farmers across the state average roughly 15 suitable field workdays between mid-April and mid-May. That is not a lot of...
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Ventrac Tractors: Why Property Owners Are Switching from Traditional Mowers
If you own a few acres and spend your weekends juggling a riding mower, a push blower, a separate brush cutter, and maybe a compact tractor for the heavier stuff, you already know the pain. Multiple machines mean multiple maintenance schedules,...
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Best John Deere Zero Turn Mowers for 2026: Our Picks by Yard Size, With Prices
The best John Deere zero turn mower is the one sized to your yard, and the lineup makes that easy to sort. The Z300 series covers yards up to about 2 acres, the Z500 series handles 2 to 5 acres, and the Z700 series is built for 5 to 10. For a 2-acre...
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Bobcat vs John Deere Skid Steer: An Honest Comparison for Ohio and Indiana Contractors
You have been running the same skid steer for years. It has paid for itself ten times over, and now you are shopping for your next one. Or maybe you are buying your first machine and trying to figure out which brand is worth the money. Either way,...
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