Machinery Tools Tool Accessories Use these editor picks to make cool tool additions to the farm shop. By Dave Mowitz Dave Mowitz In 1982 Dave came to Successful Farming as a senior editor first covering agronomic topics and then machinery. He went on to serve the nation's farmers as executive editor of Successful Farming Magazine and editor of the Ageless Iron Almanac, a bimonthly publication covering the hobby of agricultural collectibles. Dave recently retired from the Successful Farming family but continues to serve the organization as a contributing editor. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 23, 2019 Close Photo: Manufacturer Charges, Maintains, and Tests Batteries The fully automatic Battery Saver #9950 can charge a battery or maintain it for long periods of time while diagnosing any voltage-related issues utilizing a built-in LCD digital battery tester. The unit features a "clean" operating mode, which will desulphate a battery by safely discharging it and then charging it back to full power. It is equipped to work with 12- and 16-volt, 50-watt lead acid, or lithium-ion batteries. The Battery Saver #9950 retails for $169.95. Go to batterysaver.com. Manufacturer Sledge Face Resists Chipping Offering a drop-forged head made from alloy steel, the Gearwrench 10-pound sledgehammer features a striking face cast with substantial bevels that reduce the chance of the head chipping. The hammer's hickory handle is flame-treated for durability. The 69-653G retails for $104. Go to gearwrench.com. Manufacturer Heat Induction Tool Capable of heating a ¾-inch nut cherry red in 30 seconds, the Bolt Buster 2X Heat Induction Tool produces 1,800 watts of power, readily replacing a gas torch to heat seized fasteners. The kit comes with the power unit and 10 different sizes of heating coils that surround fasteners up to 1¾ inch in diameter. Larger fasteners can be treated with flexing heat lines. The model BB2X-ACC retails for $649.99. Go to boltbusterinc.com. Manufacturer Bosch Diagnostic Kit Bosch's 3824 and 3824BSC diagnostic tools are now offered with off-highway kits that include cables that fit most off-highway vehicles. Repair information and diagnostic capabilities cover vehicles and systems such as the gearbox, heating and cooling, engine, steering, hydraulics, suspension, electronic modules, antipollution, central computer, and more. Go to BoschDiagnostics.com/Pro/OHW. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit