Your tractor is your livelihood and when it breaks down that can cost you time and money. Rachel Gingell wants to change that. On this week’s episode of the Machinery Pete Podcast, we’re talking to Rachel about her series of videos that empower tractor owners to fix mechanical issues without taking their vehicle to the shop. Rachel has spent her whole life around tractors and is passionate about helping people care for their equipment as well as teaching farmers what to look for when purchasing their next tractor.

Listen in to learn Rachel’s negotiation tips, how she makes quality video tutorials, and her advice on starting your own business in the ag industry.

Show Index

• [02:38] – Featured tractor Magnum 71-10
• [06:12] – Introducing Rachel Gingell
• [06:45] – Rachel discusses her new book, Farmall Cub Encyclopedia
• [10:16] – You can buy Rachel’s book at farmtractorrepair.com
• [11:18] – Rachel talks about the process of writing the book
• [15:14] – Rachel’s tips for buying tractors
• [16:47] – Rachel shares her negotiation tips
• [19:09] – Rachel discusses her background and what it was like growing up with tractors
• [23:26] – How Rachel got a pink tractor
• [25:18] – What goes into producing a high-quality video
• [30:16] – farmtractorrepair.com also allows you to get expert troubleshooting advice from Rachel and her dad Dan for $14.50.
• [36:15] – Rachel talks about the hardest repair she’s had to complete on video
• [37:40] – Rachel shares her favorite tractor
• [39:41] – Why Rachel left the auction business
• [41:45] – Rachel give advice on starting your own business in the ag industry
• [43:18] – Why Rachel loves fishing
• [44:36] – Rachel talks about her love for motorcycles
• [46:48] – What videos are in the pipeline for Rachel

Machinery Pete was founded in 1989 and has grown from its humble beginnings to a full-fledged marketplace for farming equipment. Greg Peterson, founder and host, has also released Machinery Pete content across platforms including YouTube with his long-running Machinery Pete TV show.

Rachel Gingell is author of the book Farmall Cub Encyclopedia and runs farmtractorrepair.com with her father Dan Gingell. Rachel and Dan produce a popular YouTube channel featuring videos teaching DIY tractor repair.

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