Artman Equipment, Inc.

Artman Equipment, Inc. Founded in 1970 by Robert Artman, Sr we are the southwest Pennsylvania's oldest and premiere Kubota dealer.

We have over 46 years supplying the region with quality Kubota equipment, including tractors, loaders, excavators, utility vehicles, zero-turn mowers and more

12/20/2018

While they are the tractor standard today, do you know when gas-powered tractors were first used? Gas-powered tractors were first used in the early 20th century.

12/13/2018

Did you know that some tractors only have two wheels? These single axle tractors are walked by the operator over fields but can also be attached to a trailer. Strangely enough, these two-wheeled tractors are used for more than agriculture and are often utilized in developing countries as transportation.

12/11/2018

The great thing about farm tractors is that they're like the Swiss knives of working vehicles. This is because aside from pulling things, they can also be fitted with different attachments that enable them to do everything from plowing fields and spreading fertilizer to harvesting grain.

12/06/2018

Far from being just farm implements, did you know that tractors are used for racing as well? In Iceland for instance, they hold the World Cup of Tractor Racing event which features souped-up tractors going head to head.

12/04/2018

While many tractors are modestly priced, there are tractors whose prices are simply astronomical. Take the 517 horsepower Fendt 1050 Vario, for instance. This awesomely specced tractor has all the bells and whistles but will cost you north of $400,000.

11/29/2018

So how do tractor attachments work anyway? Apparently, these tools are powered through something called a PTO or a power take off. Essentially, this mechanical connection links the tool directly to the tractor's power plant via a driveshaft, thus allowing the engine to deliver power to it.

11/27/2018

Did you know that tractors played a pivotal role in changing the agricultural industry? The cheap tractors sold during the 1920s, in particular, put the tool within the reach of most farmers and thus allowed them to ramp up their productivity to levels which were previously impossible.

11/22/2018

Aside from pulling things or mowing vegetation, did you know that tractors can help clean up your property as well? Attaching something called a debris fork to it allows the machine to gather things like fallen tree branches, yard waste or other debris and pile them in one spot for easier disposal.

11/20/2018

If you're loathe to consign your vintage tractor to the scrap yard, it might be a good idea to hang on to it. After all, these vehicles do attract a following and you never know when a collector might take her off your hands for a tidy sum.

11/15/2018

While old farm tractors can still be used to do work, this might not be the best idea. This is because these machines have been subjected to a lot of wear and tear over the years and may be prone to malfunctions or breakdowns or simply cost more to maintain.

11/13/2018

Did you know that the internal combustion tractor is more than 120 years old? John Froelich invented the first gas powered tractor in 1892 and went on to start the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company. His endeavor however, was a massive flop and he went out of business in 1895.

11/08/2018

While not exactly cheap, no family-run or commercial farm can afford to be without at least one tractor. This is because relying on manual labor alone will hamper productivity and will thus greatly reduce the profits that could have been realized.

Address

854 State Route 380
Apollo, PA
15613

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

(724) 337-3700

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