Home > Lawn & Garden > Home Gardening > Equipment > Use of Stump Grinders [Image: small stump grinder] Several models of small walk-behind stump grinders are aimed at homeowners, rental use and smaller professional operations. Most are reasonably safe if used carefully, but a few are not safe no matter how they are used. Mounting a Hydraulic Cylinder to Replace the Upper Link on a Tractor 3-point Hitch [Image: 3-point hitch cylinder] These photos and drawings show how to use an ASAE standard 3" x 8" hydraulic cylinder to provide a power-adjustable upper link for a tractor 3-point hitch. Sources for Nonpowered Walk-behind Sprayers This article contains links to sources for nonpowered walk-behind sprayers. It does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products. How To Choose a Lawn/Garden Tractor - Engines [Image: vertical shaft engine] One of the factors that most affects both the capability of a lawn/garden tractor, and the price, is the engine.  more articles... Lift Boom for Tractor 3-pt Hitch [Image: Lift boom on compact tractor] One of the handiest implements you can put on your tractor is a lift boom for the 3-point hitch. In some areas these are called boom poles or gin poles. Sources for Walk-behind Blowers and Vacuums This list contains links to sources for walk-behind blowers and vacuums. Overturn Protection for Compact Utility Tractors [Image: ROPS and seatbelt] Compact utility tractors are small diesel tractors with less than 40 horsepower. All current models come equipped with two important safety features: a rollover protective structure (ROPS) and a seatbelt. These two safety components can go a long way toward protecting you in case of an overturn - if you use them. Adjusting Rotary Cutters [Image: rotary cutter] Many people use a rotary cutter (often referred to by the copyrighted name “Bush Hog”) to cut grass and weeds, but, in too many cases, the implement is not correctly adjusted. Sources for Garden Seeders This article contains links to sources for garden seeders. It does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products. Make Sure Your Tools ‘Fit’ You, Advises Engineer Price, performance and durability are important considerations in choosing garden tools and power equipment, but if a tool or machine is uncomfortable or awkward to use, you’ll regret buying it. A Simple Hand Spreader for Gardens [Image: hand garden spreader] A simple hand spreader is often the best tool for applying granular fertilizer or pesticides. Rate Variation in “Identical” Spreaders [Image: Four Scott "Standard" spreaders] The spreader settings typically found on bags of fertilizer and granular pesticides are usually based on tests performed on one sample of each spreader model listed. This procedure assumes that all spreaders of that model are identical and will thus require the same spreader settings. Unfortunately, that is not often the case – at least with homeowner spreaders. Sources for Powered Backpack Sprayers This article contains links to sources for powered backpack sprayers. It does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products. Hydraulic Cylinder to Replace Upper Link on Tractor 3-Point Hitch [Image: Hydraulic cylinder to replace 3rd arm] A tractor 3-point hitch is handy and versatile. The upper link of a 3-point hitch is a turnbuckle that allows adjustment of the angle of the implement on the hitch. It is possible to replace this link with a hydraulic cylinder.