Neodoodlebug, read your post and I thought I would offer my 2 cents worth. I believe you want to learn about farm tractors and equipment from books and the like. However I must advise you that there is little likelihood of you having much success with this approach. Most of the users of this site learned about using and repairing farm tools the hard way through the school of hard knocks. You should decide what you need a tractor for and then what implements you will need. Right now it looks to me that you re not even sure if you will have a farm or land to work. Next, you used the term, "homestead", which is one I have seen in some magazines that appeal to those with farmer hearts who dream of moving to the country and living off the land. Sorry, it isn't going to happen unless you have deep pockets full of money Even then it is very unlikely that you will be successful.
I have lived on my farm for over 42 years and I have seen several 'homesteaders" come and go. They are usually gone in less than 5 years and not always because they are broke and farming is hard work for little pay but because they miss the city life they wanted to get away from. Many who came to live in the country were well educated and had read extensively about living and farming and the great country life but were soon to learn that books may help reinforce your basic knowledge of living off the land they are no substitute for actual experience.
Before you make the big move to the farm life I suggest that you spend some time working on a real farm and there you can get your hands in the dirt and the grease and, oh yes, the crap that is found around most farms. Good luck!
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