Tag Archives: JD 6145R tractor

Big Snow

Monday, January 26, 2026 The weekend brought us a big snow…12″ at least… and that’s a big snow for us here in SWIN.  It started about noon on Saturday and kept coming down until 5pm Sunday evening.  It was such … Continue reading

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Preparing for a winter storm

Thursday, January 22, 2026 The guys are busy this morning, putting together what may be needed in response to the weather forecast for the weekend.  Some heavy snow and strong winds are predicted for Saturday evening through Sunday.   It was … Continue reading

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Service work

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 My favorite tractor, the JD 9R540, is in the shop today getting its annual service.  Oil change.  All new filters.  Grease.  Inspection of all lines and hoses and wiring.  Thorough cleaning inside the cab.  In other … Continue reading

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A helpful repair, and… Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 Yesterday and today, the two Brandons are working on our farm lane.  After the recent snow melted away, we were feeling the need to do some refurbishment!  The pot-holes in the road were getting so numerous … Continue reading

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The great fall clean-up begins

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 The guys are concentrating on clean-up today.  Even though it is a gloomy, gray, and sometime drizzly day, they work diligently to remove harvest-time’s grime from the machines.  The combines especially are dirty… the corn fields … Continue reading

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#harvest25 is complete!

Saturday, October 25, 2025 There is a slight drizzle of rain off and on in the air this morning.   Even so, I took down our weathered and tattered flag today and replaced it with a bright new one. The good … Continue reading

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First rain-out of #harvest25

Monday, September 22, 2025 The rain started in the wee hours of this morning and continues through the afternoon.  As of 3 pm, we have received 1.64″ (42mm).  We have had a prolonged dry spell, a few weeks long, and … Continue reading

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In for an oil change

Friday, August 29, 2025 While out mowing along US 50 this morning, a warning popped up on the screen telling me it was time for an oil change.  So, the 6145R tractor is right now in the shop, with the … Continue reading

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Getting the trucks ready for fall harvest

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Boy, oh boy!  The morning is cool!   48ºF (9C) to start the day!  What a sharp contrast to the heat and humidity of the past several weeks.  And we have had no rain for many days … Continue reading

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A short respite.

Friday, August 22, 2025 This week, Pat and I took off for a few days for a short trip.  We traveled to central Missouri.  I guess it is one of my quirks; to travel to somewhat lesser-known places and see … Continue reading

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