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Whether you're managing a farm or carving out your own backyard paradise, Northeast Farm Sales & Service is here to keep you moving. We’re a family-owned team led by Reene Fontaine, and we’re obsessed with two things: quality equipment and even better service.

From Kioti tractors, Ferris mowers, and Husqvarna equipment to the latest Honda ATVs, UTVs, and Power Equipment, we only sell what we’d use on our own land. And when things need a tune-up? Our shop is backed by certified mechanics and our very own Honda Red-Level Technician, Lance Chilafoux—because "good enough" doesn't cut it when there’s work to be done.

Stop by our Vermont dealership for expert advice, a massive parts inventory, and a team that always puts you first.

Let’s grow together.

Spring Ready: The Best Implements for Your Property Cleanup

[HERO] Spring Ready: The Best Implements for Your Property Cleanup

Look, mud season in Vermont is no joke. One day you’re looking at a foot of slush, and the next, you’re staring down a yard littered with fallen branches, dead brush, and a lawn that looks like it went twelve rounds with a snowplow.

Spring property cleanup is a rite of passage for us. You can either spend your entire month of May wrestling with a manual rake and a wheelbarrow, or you can get the right tools and finish the job before the black flies really start biting. At Northeast Farm Sales & Service, we’re all about the "work smarter, not harder" approach.

Here is the straight talk on the implements you actually need to reclaim your land this spring.

THE GRAPPLE: YOUR PROPERTY’S NEW BEST FRIEND

If you have trees on your property, you have a mess to clean up every April. Winter winds and heavy snow don't play nice with Vermont maples and pines. Instead of dragging individual limbs to a burn pile until your back gives out, put your tractor to work.

A Kioti Grapple attachment is basically the "Hand of God" for your tractor. Whether you’re moving logs, clearing out a hedge line, or cleaning up a storm-damaged area, a grapple lets you grab, lift, and move massive amounts of debris in seconds.

Kioti tractor equipped with a grapple attachment clearing brush

Don’t be that guy out there with a pair of loppers and a prayer. A grapple makes quick work of the heavy lifting so you can get to the fun part of spring: like actually enjoying your yard. You can check out our current tractor implements in stock to find a match for your rig.

GARDEN PREP WITHOUT THE BACKACHE

We all have big dreams for the garden this time of year, but staring at a patch of hard-packed earth can be daunting. If you’re still using a walk-behind tiller for a large plot, you’re wasting time.

A Kioti Rotary Tiller turns that hard-packed Vermont soil into a perfect seedbed in a single pass. These things are built like tanks and designed to handle the rocky soil we’re famous for around here. Whether you’re starting a new vegetable patch or prepping a food plot, a tractor-mounted tiller saves you hours of physical labor.

Pro Tip: Wait until the ground is dry enough that it doesn't clump. Tilling mud is a recipe for a bad season. Once the soil is ready, drop the tiller and get it done.

RECLAIMING THE LAWN WITH A FERRIS

Once the debris is cleared and the garden is prepped, it’s time to face the grass. After a long winter, your lawn isn't going to be a golf course right away. It’s going to be bumpy, uneven, and thick.

That’s where a Red Ferris Zero-Turn Mower comes in. If you’ve ever mowed a Vermont field on a standard mower, you know your back usually pays for it the next day. Ferris mowers feature patented suspension technology that soaks up the bumps so you can mow faster without feeling like you’ve been through a dryer.

Ferris commercial zero-turn mower

Getting that first clean cut of the season is a great feeling. Getting it done in half the time because you have a mower that can handle the terrain? That’s even better. Check out our Ferris mowers in stock to see the lineup.

THE CLEANUP CHECKLIST

Before you head out there, run through this quick list:

  • INSPECT YOUR FLUIDS: Check the oil and hydraulic fluid on your Kioti. Don’t start a big job with low levels.
  • SHARPEN THE BLADES: Whether it’s your mower or your chainsaw, dull blades make for dangerous, slow work.
  • GREASE THE POINTS: If it moves, grease it. This is especially true for grapples and tillers that have been sitting all winter.
  • CHECK YOUR TIRES: Fluctuating temperatures can leave your tires low. Air them up before you head into the mud.

MORE TIME FOR THE GOOD STUFF

The whole point of having high-performance equipment from brands like Kioti, Honda, and Ferris isn't just to show off: it’s to buy your time back. Every hour you save on property maintenance is an hour you can spend fishing, hiking, or just sitting on the porch with a cold drink.

At Northeast Farm Sales & Service, we’ve lived and worked in Vermont long enough to know that spring is short. You don’t want to spend the whole season working on your property; you want to spend it enjoying it.

Northeast Farm Sales & Service storefront

STOP BY AND SEE US

Ready to gear up? We have the Kioti tractors and implements you need to get the job done right. Come down to the shop, talk to our team, and let’s get your property ready for the best part of the year.

STAY BUSY, VERMONT.

Contact us today or visit our equipment lines page to see what we can do for you.