The manufacturers listed here also have other models available in a range of sizes and styles. Visit their Web sites or a local dealer for more details.Farmers love their little rigsUtility tractors are a popular topic of conversation in the Machinery Talk discussion group at Agriculture Online[TM] (www.agriculture.com). One farmer says cost plays a part in deciding to go with a smaller tractor. Models this size run anywhere from $20,000 to $50,000, depending on the configuration and options."When people buy small tractors, they''re usually price-motivated," he says. "Massey Ferguson sells a lot of these tractors, and the reason is that the Perkins is a good motor and they''re affordable."A Canadian organic farmer tells the group he uses his Universal 640 TDC and Massey Ferguson 65 with a mower, PTO auger, three-point hitch, and forklift nearly every day. He spreads gravel, moves heavy items, plants trees, digs rocks in the field, and removes snow in the winter.

WILLIAM''s new line of screwdrivers features square handles and square shanks to prevent rollaways and deliver more twist. These tools are ideal for heavy-duty work involving tough-to-budge slotted screws and holes. The square shank provides a perfect grip for pliers or wrenches in order to deliver more torque with safety. The square-shaped handle with molded-in thumb stop creates a stronger, comfortable grip for turning difficult screws by hand. It also prevents the screwdriver from rolling away when laid down. Rounded corners, a textured surface, and a resilient feel make the handle comfortable to the hand. Chrome blades resist corrosion and facilitate clean-up after the job. The drivers come in 3/16, 5/16 and 3/8 in. blades and various lengths. There''s no greater sin in gunsmithing than buggering a screw. Well, there might be, but screw-buggering is still at the top of the heap. I don''t know how I''d get along without the sets of Brownells Magna-Tip screwdrivers I use all the time. Now, Brownells has brought us some kits designed with specific guns in mind and a very handy gadget called the "Designated Driver" that will hold four -- count ''em, four -- Magna-Tip bits.

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