Burrows: Your Trusted Pacific Northwest Farming Partner
Tractors, Farming Equipment, and Lawncare
Burrows supplies farmers of the Yakima Valley, Willamette Valley, Wenatchee Valley and all of the Pacific Northwest with quality agricultural equipment, parts and service. We are a certified dealer for New Holland Agriculture and Construction, Bush Hog, Automated Ag, Northstar Equipment, Hustler, Walker Mowers, Echo, Turbo-mist, Rears MFG and many other manufacturers. Our Precision Farming Certified team makes us your local source for all of your GPS and Autoguidance needs.
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Why New Farm Equipment is Best
Running a farm can be a rewarding experience, but it’s a hard job to do. Luckily, having the right tools and equipment makes it easier, so long as Read More...
Lasts Longer
When you buy new farm equipment, you’re getting something that’s factory-fresh and still has its entire lifespan ahead of it. Unless you’re getting a backup tool or just need one for the short term, it’s best to buy something that you’ll get as much time and use out of as possible. The equipment will come off the lot undamaged and ready for years or decades of use!
More Up-Time
Naturally, farm equipment gets used pretty heavily, leading to dirt buildup, worn-down parts and systems, and other maintenance issues. No matter what tool you buy, when it’s built, or how often it was used before you bought it, that’s the reality. However, the longer equipment is on the job, the more often it will require maintenance and repairs as it wears down and ages. That means that buying a new piece of equipment is investing in your uptime, since it will require fewer and less frequent repairs.
Warranty Coverage
The only thing that can really go unexpectedly wrong with new equipment is the rare factory defect or a poorly-constructed part. These are naturally pretty frustrating, but the most common potential faults are usually covered by one warranty or another. That way, if something breaks that shouldn’t have, the repairs will be paid for in part or entirely by the manufacturer.
Advanced Technology
The agricultural equipment manufacturing industry is a fiercely competitive one, with each company working hard to ensure their products are the most advanced, efficient, and useful tools around. That means that when you buy new farm equipment, you’re getting something that’s cutting-edge and packed full of the latest technological advances. Automated systems and driving, more fuel-efficient and powerful engines, more durable and easier-to-operate parts and systems, and other features and settings that you might not even know are available can only be found in brand new equipment.
Ready to see what new farm equipment can do for you? Contact us at Burrows Tractor for more information, or to see our new farm equipment inventory. We proudly serve the people of Oregon and Washington State—let us serve you today!
Buying the Right Farm Equipment
Modern technology has made farming a much more efficient and productive industry, but you still need to make sure you get the right tools for the jobRead More...
Budgeting
There are a lot of options on the market, and it’s all too easy to fall in love with fancy machines that you end up struggling to afford. To avoid that trap, we recommend you set up a budget beforehand so you know what’s realistic for your current situation. Take into account any savings that aren’t emergency funds, your monthly income and how much of that you can afford to spend, and other costs associated with equipment like fuel, maintenance, and accessories.
If you need to stretch your dollar, financing your purchase can help split up the full cost into a down payment of 10-20% of the stick price, followed by monthly payments for the rest of the cost plus interest.
Researching
Now that you know what you can realistically afford, it’s time to figure out what’s out there for you. There are a lot of tools designed to make farming easier, but different farms and crops require different types and variations of those tools. Figure out what equipment is designed for your type of farming, then make a list of the tasks you want your new equipment to handle. That list will help you land on the exact features and options you need.
Also try searching online for reviews of any brands or models you’re considering to see if they have a positive track record.
Local Regulations
Different states and regions have different requirements and laws about who can use what equipment and how. That includes which equipment can be driven on roads and what they require, hours of service, registration, and more.
Find the Right Seller
Once you know what equipment and model you’re looking for and what you need to operate it, it’s important to find the right location to buy your equipment from. The two main options are private sellers and dealerships, and of the two, dealerships are the safer bet. While independent sellers may have unique options and pricing, they have little to no incentive to make sure you get what you paid for. Dealerships like Burrows Tractor, on the other hand, rely on positive customer experiences and reviews to keep running, so we’re more invested in giving you your money’s worth.
Ready to get started? Contact us at Burrows Tractor for more information, or to see our new farm equipment inventory. We proudly serve Oregon and Washington State—let us serve you today!
Why You Want a New Holland® Tractor
If you’ve been working with tractors for any amount of time, chances are you’ve used a New Holland® model once or twice. It’s not just another brandRead More...
Variety of Models
There are an incredible 23 New Holland® tractor series on the market, each of which contains many models, so you’re bound to find a model that meets your exact needs. Explore a range of transmissions, seating, front axles, and more.
Variety of Power Potentials
Not only that, but these machines range from 53 horsepower to over 680! You’ll be able to get exactly the power potential you need without wasting money on potential you’ll never use. In fact, the New Holland® GENESIS® T8 series is the most powerful family of conventional tractors in the world!
Variety of Uses
Name a job a tractor could be used for and there’s a New Holland® model ready to exceed your expectations, tackling jobs including:
- Hop yards.
- Vineyards.
- Nut groves.
- Poultry houses.
- Municipality sites.
All that and more traditional tractor work is waiting for you in a New Holland tractor.
Operator Comfort
If you’ve used a tractor yourself, you know that operator comfort isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity! A more comfortable operator is more alert, more efficient, and able to work for longer stretches of time. That’s why New Holland prioritizes this as one of the most important factors in their tractors with features like:
- 316-degree visibility in the WORKMASTER™ cab.
- Sloped hoods and curved rear fenders for better visibility all-around.
- Best-in-class lighting packages.
- Comfort Ride™ cabs for smoother suspension.
- SideWinter™ II armrests for optimal comfort and operational ease.
- Enclosed cabs for Level 4 protection from dust, aerosols, and other airborne contaminants .
- Command Arc consoles that group most-used controls.
- Color-coded consoles to make learning operations a breeze.
Efficiency is Key
New Holland® tractors are also designed from the ground up to maximize your efficiency in order to get the most from every work day. The EasyDrive™ transmission, for instance, adjusts your speed automatically to pair it with the tractor’s load conditions, ensuring you get the best power usage when carrying cargo. The New Holland Precision Land Management™ technology optimizes every ride to save you time and money.
Ready to see what a New Holland® tractor can do for you? Contact us at Burrows Tractor to learn more, or to see our selection of New Holland tractors in stock. We proudly serve the people of Oregon and Washington State—let us serve you today!
Boosting Your Tractor’s Fuel Efficiency
Tractors have become an integral part of many industries, particularly construction and agriculture, allowing formerly backbreaking and time-consumRead More...
Avoid Idling
Of the many things that waste your tractor’s fuel, idling is near the top of the list. Using fuel to keep the tractor running when it’s not doing anything, particularly if you’re idling for a long period of time, is immensely wasteful and might actually damage your engine over time. The environmental impact aside, you’re losing money.
Of course, turning the engine off and on again also uses a fair amount of fuel, so your best bet is to shut the engine down if the tractor will be sitting still for around five minutes or longer.
Gear Up, Throttle Down
“Gear Up, Throttle Down,” or GUTD for short, refers to the art of finding the perfect balance between your tractor’s power output and fuel consumption any time the tractor operates at less than 70% of its full capacity. Essentially, it’s a way of minimizing the fuel you use without losing productivity. To find your balance, shift to a higher gear and slow your RPMs as much as you can without losing speed. Operate like this for a bit, then open the throttle. If your engine speeds up immediately, you’ve successfully Geared Up, Throttled Down! If not, shift to a lower gear or up your RPMs and try again.
Tire Pressure
Odd as it may sound, tire pressure plays a huge role in fuel efficiency. If it’s too low, the wheel could drag on the ground, and if it’s too high it can slip. Either way, the engine is working harder for the same amount of work. Check your tire pressure before you use the tractor, preferably in the morning when it’s cooler, and adjust it to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Fuel Injectors
If your tractor is starting to slow down and struggle, check the fuel injection system. Dirty fuel injectors can cause inefficient combustion, which reduces your tractor’s power output and fuel efficiency. If they get jammed entirely, no fuel will reach the engine at all. For any issues with this system, we recommend relying on a maintenance professional.
Regular Maintenance
Finally, preventative maintenance and your regular maintenance schedule will help keep your tractor operating normally. Keep up with fluid and filter changes and the like to keep on chugging along.
We hope these tips help you improve your fuel efficiency! For more information, or to see the tractors we have available, contact us at Burrows Tractor. We proudly serve the people of Oregon and Washington—let us serve you today!