Cahaba Tractor Co.
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Issue 58                        
December 2015
 

 

The Christmas season is a busy time of year. We'd like to take a moment to thank you and wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Have a safe and blessed holiday season.

If you're still looking for the perfect gift, come see us Dec. 7-19 for our Year End Closeout Sale! We've got great deals that can't be beat. We even have a sneak peek--for our eNewsletter customers only--of our TV commercial that will begin airing on December 6. Take a look below!  

Have you winterized your tractor, yet? Read this month's Chewin' the Cud article, Winterizing Your Tractor for details. Get special pricing on winterizing your tractor thru December 31st. Contact our Service Department for more info.

For end of the year info about your garden, take a look at the December Gardening Guide. 

There's a lot to do this month in Alabama. Check the December Activities and Events to see what's going on around the state.


**We will be closed December 24-26 and January 1-3 for the Holidays. 
 
   


Get the gift you really want at Cahaba Tractor's
 




Everything is priced to sell
with 0% financing on all Kubota equipment!

PLUS 

Get great deals on Zero Turn Mowers, RTV's,
implements and package deals like this...

                              (See dealer for more details) 



A sneak peek of our TV commercial that begins airing December 6:
 
 
 
  Sale dates: December 7-19!
  

  Used Products and Specials  

There's even more great deals on cahabatractor.com.
Hurry in for the best selection!


Take a look at our Used Products!
Kubota KX040-4 $46,900
Enclosed Cab Excavator with 6-way Blade

Shop now for the best selection on
 Used and Special-priced equipment!
 

Chewin' the Cud: The Cahaba Tractor Corner
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        Winterizing Your Tractor 
 
          
   
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas: time to decorate the tree, get the shopping done and winterize your tractor. Doing these simple steps now will save you time and money when spring rolls around.

*First step in the process: give the tractor a good cleaning. Start from the top down and work from the dirty to the oily. Remove debris and buildup that can lead to unnecessary rust and erosion over time.

*After cleaning, move the tractor to a well ventilated area. Do a thorough inspection, paying close attention to hoses, fittings and nuts. Review the owner's manual for instructions on specific parts that need lubricating before winter storage. Once the tractor is dry, you may want to spray lubricant on the underside to prevent grass and weeds from sticking in the future,
 
*Before changing the oil, warm the engine for a few minutes. (Make sure the area is well ventilated before turning on the engine.) Change the oil and replace the filter. Consult the owner's manual for detailed directions on replacing the air and fuel filters. Replace any air filters made of paper.
 
*Check anti-freeze/water ratio for winter temperatures. Most manufacturers recommend replacing anti-freeze every two years.
 
*Untreated gasoline stored for lengths of time can wreak havoc on an engine. So, either run the tank dry or fill the tank and add fuel stabilizer. This will keep the gas fresh and prevent deposits from forming over the winter. After adding stabilizer, let the engine run for a five to ten minutes to let the mixture enter the carburetor or injection pump.
 
*Check the exhaust system and brakes. Inspect closely for any exhaust leaks that can vent dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to an enclosed cab.
 
*Inspect the heater, defroster and windshield wiper blades. Fill reservoir with winter-grade washer fluid.
 
*Check air pressure in tires. Add air, if needed.
 
*If you plan to use the tractor for winter chores, the maintenance is finished. For tractors that will be stored for winter, park it in the location it will remain until spring. Remove the battery, charge it and store it indoors where temperatures are warmer. If it will remain in a location that is cooler, charge it periodically and keep the battery post clean.
 
Remember to replace any damaged or worn out parts during the winter to get a head start on spring.
 
Performing these simple tasks can also help extend the life of your tractor and keep it running smoothly.
 
**Now thru December 31 at Cahaba Tractor, get special pricing on winterizing your tractor. Contact our Service Department to arrange a time to drop it off or we can schedule a pick up for you.

Thanks to all of our customers for another great year. We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you get the job done in the years to come.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Sincerely,
Cahaba Tractor Co.
2411 Hwy. 31 South
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 663-1470 


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From all of us at
Cahaba Tractor


Here's Happy Pig
Mud

In
Your
Eye
               The Gift
"Thanks for the electric guitar you gave me for Christmas," little Chris Cody said to his uncle the first time he saw him after the holidays. "It's the best present I ever got."
      
"That's great," said his uncle. "Do you know how to play it?"
      
"Oh, I don't play it," the little fellow said. "My mom gives me a dollar a day not to play it during the day and my dad gives me five dollars a week not to play it at night.
 

--Anonymous

 
Planting
December
Gardening Guide
 

Fruits and Nuts:

Plant young pecan and other deciduous fruit trees and grapes. 

 

Vegetable Seed:

Plan ahead now for your spring garden. Follow the AL Vegetable Garden Planting Chart for planting dates.

Vegetable Plants:

Pull remaining dead plants from garden.

Annuals and Perennials:
Plant hardy annual seeds now.

Bulbs: 
Continue spring bulb planting. 

Roses:
Protect rose bushes from freezing temps by adding mulch for winter.
   
Shrubs:

Delay further planting as freezing temps set in.  

 

Lawns:

Control wild garlic, chickweed, Poa annua, dandelion and other weeds. Check label carefully on weed killer before applying.  

 

Miscellaneous: 

*Consider giving live gifts of shrubs, trees and indoor plants.

 

*Evergreen cuttings, holly berries and other natural items found in your yard make great decorations.  

 

*Choose poinsettias that are fully colored and do not have wilting leaves. Remove the plastic sleeve and poke holes in the bottom foil so water drains well and does not back up into the pot.  

 

The gardening guide is based upon the USDA hardiness zones for Alabama.

The state zones are:
 

North Alabama - 7a
Birmingham area - 7b
South Alabama - 8a
Mobile area - 8b
 
For more gardening info, visit:
December
 Activities and Events
  
North Pole Express
& Santa Special 
Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
Calera
thru Dec. 19

Alabama Symphony Orchestra Red Diamond SuperPops! Series with Amy Grant
Samford University
Dec. 4, 8pm

7th Annual Artist Market
Shelby County Arts Council Gallery
Columbiana
Dec. 5

A White House Christmas Coffee and Dessert Buffet
American Village
Dec. 5, 10am

Holiday Workshop with Doug Baulos
Forstall Art Center
Dec. 5, 10am-4pm

Pleasant Grove Christmas Parade
Dec. 5, 9-10:30am

Christmas at Arlington Antebellum House and Gardens
Birmingham
Dec. 5-6


Dec. 7

Birmingham Boys Choir 38th Annual Christmas Concert
Canterbury United Methodist Church
Dec. 8, 7:30pm

A Colonial Christmas Village
American Village
Montevallo
Dec. 8-10

Artists on the Bluff Holiday Open House
Bluff Park
Dec. 10, noon-9pm

Alabama Theatre Holiday Film Series
Birmingham
Dec. 11-20

Birmingham Ballet: The Muttcracker
BJCC
Dec. 11, 7:30pm

Alabama Wildlife Center's Holiday Craft and Bake Sale
Veteran's Park
Hoover
Dec. 12, 9am-1pm

Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra Holiday Concert
Galleria Mall
Hoover
Dec. 13, 2-4pm

Alabama Symphony Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah
Alys Stephens Center
Birmingham
Dec. 19, 7:30pm


Dec. 21


Dec. 25

10th Annual Birmingham Bowl
Legion Field
Dec. 30, 11am


Jan. 1


For more Alabama events this month, visit birmingham365.org or

   
May the spirit of Christmas  
bring you peace,

The gladness of Christmas give you hope,

The warmth of Christmas grant you love.

~Author Unknown

    

Contact Us:
Cahaba Tractor Co.

2411 Hwy 31 South
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 663-1470
sales@cahabatractor.com
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

          8:00am-12:00pm Sat.


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