News, Tips & Updates
Practical equipment advice for homesteaders, farmers, businesses, and municipalities across Northeast Ohio — no fluff, just what we tell customers in the shop every week.
What Summer Does to a Rural Property and Why Your Equipment Matters
Summer is when a rural place either starts looking sharp or starts getting away from you.
Read More BusinessHow the Right Equipment Saves Local Ohio Businesses Time
When the phone’s ringing and the weather finally cooperates, time becomes the real currency.
Read More MunicipalityWhat summer looks like for Ohio crews and why equipment uptime matters
Summer hits, and the calendar doesn’t care if you’re short a mower, waiting on a hydraulic hose, or trying to limp a machine through “one...
Read More HomesteaderMid-Summer Property Projects to Stay Ahead Of
July on an Ohio homestead is when everything seems to need attention at the same time.
Read More FarmerStay Ahead When Time, Weather, and Margins Are Tight
July is a busy month on the farm.
Read More BusinessLabor Is Tight. Equipment Has to Work Harder.
Running a business is never simple, but the last few years have made one thing very clear: time, labor, and efficiency matter more than...
Read More MunicipalityPublic Works Crews Are Stretched. Is Your Equipment Helping Your Municipality Keep Up?
Municipal work does not slow down just because crews are stretched, budgets are tight, or the weather refuses to cooperate.
Read More HomesteaderWhat to Look for When Buying Homestead Land in Northeast Ohio
When folks start buying land in Ohio for homestead dreams, the first thing they fall for is usually the view.
Read More FarmerThe Pre-Harvest Checklist: Preparing Your Tractors and Machinery for the Ohio Fall Rush
If you farm Stark, Carroll, or Columbiana counties, you know the pattern. Once harvest weather shows up, you run what you’ve got, and you...
Read More BusinessHow Can Landscaping Companies Control Rising Operating Costs?
If you’re running crews across Stark, Carroll, or Columbiana County, you’re living in the squeeze.
Read More MunicipalityHow Should Municipalities Compare Equipment Bids? A No-Nonsense Guide for Northeast Ohio Public Works
Municipal buyers have a job that never gets easier: buy the right equipment, follow the rules, and protect taxpayer dollars without getting...
Read More HomesteaderOhio Winter Homestead Prep: The Ultimate Tractor & Property Checklist
Northeast Ohio winter doesn’t “ease in.” One week you’re mowing, the next you’re chipping ice off a gate latch while the wind comes...
Read More FarmerWhen Is It Better to Repair or Replace an Older Tractor?
If you’re running a commercial operation or managing a multi-generational farm, you already know the truth: a tractor isn’t a hobby. It’s a...
Read More BusinessWhat Should Operators Inspect Before Starting Construction Equipment?
On a busy jobsite in Stark, Carroll, or Columbiana County, the machines are heavy, the schedules are tight, and the consequences are real....
Read More MunicipalityWhen Should Old Equipment Be Replaced? (The Commercial Fleet Guide)
If you run a commercial landscaping crew, an excavation outfit, or a public works fleet in Stark, Carroll, or Columbiana County, you...
Read More HomesteaderBuying Your First Tractor in Ohio: What Property Owners Should Know
Buying your first tractor is an exciting step, but it can also feel overwhelming. Between tractor size, horsepower, transmissions,...
Read More HomesteaderBest Kubota Tractors for 1 to 10 Acre Properties: What Size Tractor Fits 5 Acres, 10 Acres, and Everything Between
Shopping for the best tractor for 5 acres or the best tractor for 10 acres usually starts the same way, a few tabs open, a couple model...
Read More HomesteaderThe Essential Tractor Attachments Most Homesteaders Should Own
Homesteads have a way of piling up projects. A driveway that needs attention, a new fence line, a field edge that turns into a jungle by...
Read More FarmerHow to Choose the Right Tractor for Hay Production (Without Buying Too Much, or Not Enough)
Hay season has a way of making small problems feel big. A forecast shifts, a belt squeals, and a tractor that looked fine on paper suddenly...
Read More FarmerKubota Equipment That Helps Reduce Labor on the Farm
Farm labor is expensive, hard to find, and usually booked solid already (because it is you, your family, or one good hand who cannot be in...
Read More Business5 Ways Contractors Use Compact Track Loaders to Keep Jobs Moving
A compact track loader is not a “nice to have” when you are staring down a deadline and the ground is soft. It is a keep-the-crew-working...
Read More BusinessHow Businesses Use Kubota Equipment to Increase Productivity (Without Paying for Downtime)
Productivity on a jobsite is not a motivational poster. It is hours on the clock, jobs closed out, and customers who call you back next...
Read More MunicipalityHow Municipalities Use Compact Tractors for Year-Round Maintenance (Parks, Roadsides, Snow, and Facilities)
Public works does not get to pick the weather, the calendar, or the surprise phone calls. One week it is mowing parks for a Saturday...
Read More Municipality5 Essential Machines Every Public Works Department Should Have (and Why They Earn Their Keep)
Public works crews do not get to pick easy weeks. One day it is a water line call, the next day it is potholes, then the first snow hits...
Read More ServiceSigns Your Tractor Needs Maintenance: 12 Warnings to Catch Before Downtime Hits
A tractor usually gives you a heads-up before it quits. The trouble is, those warning signs show up on the busiest weeks, right when you...
Read More ServiceCommon Tractor Maintenance Mistakes to Avoid (and the Simple Fixes That Save Your Week)
Most tractor problems do not start with a bang. They start with a small skip, a shortcut, or a “we’ll get to it after this job.” Then the...
Read More AnnouncementsLocal Unkefer Sales Recognized as a 2025 Kubota Kaizen Dealer of Excellence
GRAPEVINE, TX (Sept. 21, 2026) – Kubota Tractor Corporation is pleased to recognize Unkefer Sales, located in Minerva, Ohio, as a 2025...
Read More RentalEquipment Rentals Now Available at Unkefer Sales: Excavators, Track Loaders & More
Unkefer Sales is excited to announce that equipment rentals are now available for customers who need reliable equipment for short-term...
Read More ServiceMid-Season Mower Tune-Up: Keep Your Lawn Mower Running Strong
After a wet spring, your lawn mower may be working harder than you realize. Excess moisture, fast-growing grass, and longer mowing...
Read More FarmerThe Impact of Rising Fertilizer Prices on Ohio Farmers
As we head into planting season here in Northeast Ohio, there’s a global issue developing that could have very real, local consequences:...
Read More PartsPrevent Downtime with Proper Hydraulic Hose Maintenance
Hydraulic hoses and fittings are small parts with a big job: keep pressure where it belongs so your machine can lift, curl, steer, and run...
Read More BusinessFarm Equipment Financing and Trade-Ins: What to Know Before You Buy
Every equipment purchase eventually comes down to two questions: how are you paying for it, and what are you doing with the machine you...
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