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Which steering wheel spinner is best for long days? Not every spinner feels the same after ten hours behind the wheel. Plastic is easier on the hand, metal lasts longer, and a hybrid gives you a bit of both. A spinner provides a fixed grip point, so you can turn faster with less effort — something that matters most during repeated low-speed work and tight turns. Plastic is the comfort pick, reducing hand fatigue during constant turning. Metal is the durability pick, holding up to rough daily use, though it has one catch: it can get hot in direct sun. A hybrid combines a metal base with a plastic top. Choose by job type — frequent tight turns point to plastic, rough conditions point to metal, and mixed use points to hybrid.

Wondering how to install a hydraulic pump on a skid steer? Our DIY guide covers everything from draining fluid and labeling hoses to mounting the new pump and proper priming so you can get your machine back to work safely.

Selecting the right replacement parts is essential for the reliability of your JLG telehandlers. Here we list our popular aftermarket parts for your JLG 4009PS Telehandler for easy maintenance and repair.

Struggling because your tractor or heavy equipment transmission won’t go into gear? This troubleshooting guide covers common causes like clutch drag, worn shift linkages, and dirty fluid, with step-by-step steps to fix them.

Why is a new oil seal still leaking? Most of the time it is not the seal’s fault. Check when the leak starts. If fluid shows up right after assembly, look at the fit. A nicked lip. A rolled lip. The wrong size. A seal installed backward. Dirt in the bore. If it stays dry at rest and leaks once the shaft turns, look at movement instead. Shaft runout. Worn bearings. Misalignment. Dry startup. A new seal can hold fluid while sitting still, then lose contact once the shaft moves off center. Pull the seal and look at the lip. A cut edge or a rolled lip will leak right away.

The crisp autumn air is rolling in, pumpkin spice is in the air, and the most thrilling night of the year is just around the corner! Halloween is no longer just about carving a single jack-o’-lantern on your porch; it’s about transforming your entire yard, home, and even your tractor into a spine-chilling spectacle. Whether you are preparing your backyard for trick-or-treaters or getting geared up for the highly anticipated Halloween Tractor Parade, we’ve rounded up the ultimate Halloween gift ideas and decorations to elevate your spooky season. Read on for the 5 must-haves to create an exclusively spooky festivity this year.

A damaged lawn mower deck wheel can scalp your turf and stress your machine. Learn how to replace stuck anti-scalp wheels, upgrade to grease zerk fittings, and inspect brackets to keep your mower running smoothly on rough terrain.

Kubota L3902 HST vs gear for loader work. For a 60 percent loader schedule, HST fits better than gear. Loader work is not just about power. It is about repeat cycles. Drive into the pile. Curl the bucket. Back out. Turn. Dump. Repeat dozens of times. That kind of repetitive back and forth is exactly where hydrostatic drive earns its keep. HST models shift speed and direction smoothly. Approaching a pile, trailer, barn wall, or pallet gets more precise. Gear drive still deserves respect. Long days of deep pulling, extended grading runs, or open-field work would tip the balance toward it. But for properties where compost and gravel make up most of the tasks, HST’s day-to-day comfort and control outweigh the drawbar efficiency loss for most owners. Where gear still has an edge is pulling power to the ground. Gear drive is more efficient at sending engine power to the wheels. This advantage shows up most in heavy box blade work, deep ripping, tillage, long uphill pulls, dragging logs, and large ground engaging tools. Between the Kubota L3302 and Kubota L3902 HST, the bigger machine makes more sense if gravel work is a regular job and the price jump is modest. More horsepower reserve. Better fit for loader tasks. More comfort with heavier buckets. Better margin for mowing and pulling later.

For automotive enthusiasts, few nameplates evoke as much raw emotion, rally heritage, and nostalgic adrenaline as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. From its dominant days in the World Rally Championship (WRC) to its legendary street rivalry with the Subaru WRX STI, the “Evo” was the ultimate giant-killer. However, since the Lancer Evolution X Final Edition exited production, Mitsubishi’s lineup has shifted heavily toward SUVs, pickups, and alliance-driven crossovers. But hope has recently been reignited. Following Mitsubishi’s annual shareholder meeting, the automotive world is asking: Is a Mitsubishi Lancer EVO revival finally on the cards, or is it destined to remain a dream?

The John Deere X350 offers premium features for flat yards, but how does it stack up? We compare the X350 against the S240, X330, X370, and X380, highlighting differences in engines, transaxles, and terrain capabilities.

John Deere Gator tire size chart. Stock Gator tire sizes fall into clear groups by model family. Classic 4×2 and 6×4 machines use 22.5×10-8 front and 25×12-9 rear. TX and HPX models run 10-inch wheels. XUV units take 12-inch setups, with select trims going 14-inch from the factory. Three platforms, three families of sizes, no interchangeable packages. A tire package that fits a classic 4×2 may not fit a TX, even though both are compact work machines. That is one of the most common reasons people order the wrong set. The 825i split matters too. Many buyers assume every 825i uses the same tires. The S4 and Sport packages prove otherwise. Check the model tag and manual before ordering. Match the tire size, wheel diameter, and tread style to your terrain.

Expo Agroalimentaria Guanajuato 2026 — FridayParts’ll be there at Booth # 431, Hall A (Indoor) with our quality replacement parts and parts catalog for ag machinery.  Every agricultural equipment owner, farmer, farming lover and buyer is welcome. Explore our vast inventory online today and visit our booth to start a conversation with our parts experts at the upcoming expo on Nov. 11 – 13. For more trade shows, have a look at our websites and parts before the show and we’re committed to becoming your trustworth supplier of ag machinery parts and other heavy equipment parts.