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What are Remote Hydraulics on a Tractor?

What are Remote Hydraulics on a Tractor?

Tractor Mike· Jun 2014
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Overview

An explainer aimed at first-time tractor buyers who don't know what the salesman means by 'hydraulics.' Mike demonstrates live on a hay rake, showing how to depressurize the ports, connect the lines, and operate the fold/unfold lever, then explains which implements actually require remotes (log splitters, rakes, tedders) and whether to add them at purchase or later. Best for newcomers still configuring a compact tractor purchase.

Tractor Mike is a longtime tractor-industry insider with decades of hands-on experience in the equipment business. He built his channel to help first-time and rural buyers make confident decisions, and his guidance comes from that deep, long-term background rather than a sales pitch.

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