Ray gets with Ben Hushon from The Mill, to learn the real deal about using drones on the farm. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment. Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest …

This is the first in a multi-part series that will cover some basics that are not well known any more.Hot Rod Farmer

This episode of Idle Chatter aired in the early days of the podcast. The introduction and audio are a little different from what I use today. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer What you need t…

There are many causes that can stop your equipment or vehicles from running. This week Ray covers six common problems and offers some time-tested tips to get you running again. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equip…

As with life, things happen with machinery. It is your responsibility to figure out why, even if it takes decades. The education you glean will bring value to future diagnostics.Hot Rod Farmer

This episode of Idle Chatter aired in the early days of the podcast. The introduction and audio are a little different from what I use today. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer What you need t…

The term “mining” usually references extracting the fertility from you soil and not replacing it. This week Ray explains how you unintentionally can extract the reliability and longevity from your equipment. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximiz…

Most of us associate wear with moving parts. In this episode Ray explains what can happen to an emission control system, and what you can do to avoid an expensive failure or down time.Hot Rod Farmer

This episode of Idle Chatter aired in the early days of the podcast. The introduction and audio are a little different from what I use today. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success. Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability! Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer Increase the se…

I talk with Andrew Sunderman about how the joint venture between AGCO and Trimble is bringing ability to all farmers, regardless of the equipment they own or its age. Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment. Plea…

This week Ray laments about how often in life we have eyes that do not see the treasures that are right in front of us.Hot Rod Farmer

Stop relying on computers. Let's get back to the basic of understanding.Hot Rod Farmer

In this episode Ray juxtaposes the advancements in engine power to those in agronomy that push corn and other crop yields.Hot Rod Farmer

Please join me as we talk with Nathan Rand in Marshalltown, Iowa. He is a farmer but more importantly, a large animal veterinarian. Nathan honors not only God’s creation with his care and love for them, but also becomes a lifelong friend to the farm families he interacts with. Being a devout follower of Christ, his story is a testament in trusting …

This week Ray asks which are you and explains that the journey is often more important than the destination.Hot Rod Farmer

Pulse width modulated circuits made easy!Hot Rod Farmer

Few things are more annoying and potentially detrimental than an oil leak on an engine. In this episode, the Hot Rod Farmer provides a logical and efficient process to locate where the oil is coming from.Hot Rod Farmer

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Our journey takes us to North Carolina to have a talk with Tom Cotter. He is the world-renowned host of the mega-hit YouTube show, Barn Find Hunters. Tom’s passion for the people and cars they love is juxtaposed with his desire to listen to their story. His show has over 3 million subscribers. Today, he shares with you the story of his life and the…

Everything is expensive today, so it only makes sense to extend the life of your machinery and vehicles. This week the Hot Rod Farmer touches on some practical and often overlooked protocols to achieve that goal.Hot Rod Farmer

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Understanding and diagnosing thermostats and electric cooling fans.Hot Rod Farmer

Even though a solenoid is a relatively simple device, it can lead you down the wrong diagnostic path if a few key elements are not recognized. This week I take an in-depth look at what you need to know.Hot Rod Farmer

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It is very appealing and, in some instances, smart business to buy a relatively new, low- mileage vehicle in lieu of a brand new one. This week Ray goes over some things for you to consider. Who would have thought the little old lady from Pasadena did what she did!Hot Rod Farmer

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Eradicating intermittent electrical problems.Hot Rod Farmer

Air conditioning has become a necessity in modern farm equipment. It is not only important for a productive day, but it can also be extremely expensive to repair. This week Ray shares some simple tips to avoid a major failure.Hot Rod Farmer

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In this episode I discuss the task of engine oil beyond the obvious, and the importance of piston ring design and sealing. I messed up at the end and hit the stop button instead of the exit music! That is the reason for the abrupt close.Hot Rod Farmer

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Your engine wants fuel and not air mixed with it!Hot Rod Farmer

A listener from Utah is confused by the sudden increase in copper in the engine oil test from his CAT powered generator set.Hot Rod Farmer

Wanting to take a break this week from a technical talk, Ray shares with his listeners a little about how life brought him to this point. He opens his heart to you, his cherished audience.Hot Rod Farmer

Electrolysis and cavitation erosion!Hot Rod Farmer

You buy a new car or truck to avoid problems not to create them. In this episode, the Hot Rod Farmer provides some practical guidance to protect your financial investment when things go drastically wrong.Hot Rod Farmer

Controlling engine idle speed used to be nothing more than a throttle stop screw… but that has all changed! Follow along as Ray provides a timeline from the simple and effective throttle stop screw to drive-by-wire motors, that accomplish the same function.Hot Rod Farmer

Understanding NVH and why it is important to your farm.Hot Rod Farmer

Small engines can cause big problems if they do not start and run. Many falsely blame the problem on the carburetor or gasoline when it rooted in carbon deposits.Hot Rod Farmer

Regardless of if it is a vehicle or a washing machine or anything in between, the quality of what is made today has taken a turn for the worse, being on the verge of junk. In this op ed formatted episode, Ray provides his thoughts on what is happening in most factories around the world. Take heed, it is not for the fainthearted.…

Carbon deposits on injectors and intake valves are choking your engine.Hot Rod Farmer

If something is automatically controlled by a microprocessor, usually the work is done by an electronic driver.Hot Rod Farmer

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When diagnosing an electronic control unit often a flow chart is what you follow, but there is more to the story than that. The protocols that need to be seen by the ECU to set a trouble code are the key to an effective diagnostic. A flow chart does not reveal the protocols and can lead you astray.Hot Rod Farmer

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She may look city... but she WORKS COUNTRY!!Hot Rod Farmer

In this third and final installment, commonly overlooked mechanical aspects of a corn planter are reviewed.Hot Rod Farmer

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This episode was prompted by the new John Deere 18-liter engine that boasts 907 horsepower and does not employ SCR. Ray explains why he feels extreme rates of EGR are not a practical method to control NOx emissions.Hot Rod Farmer

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