Machinery Pete Podcast

Rachel Gingell has spent her life working with and repairing tractors. Now she’s sharing her tips with farmers on her popular YouTube channel and in her new book, Farmall Cub Encyclopedia. On this week’s episode of the Machinery Pete Podcast, we’re talking to Rachel about all things tractor.

Show Notes

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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What is Machinery Pete Podcast?

Welcome to the Machinery Pete Podcast hosted by Greg Peterson, known to the industry as Machinery Pete. For over 30 years, Greg has been a trusted source of knowledge in the farming equipment industry. Starting with a gut feeling, Greg set off to bring more and better data to the agriculture space. He’s been a voice you can trust, no matter where you’re listening or reading.

In this podcast, Greg will be sharing stories and conversations from around the industry. The kinds of conversations that are longer and more meaningful than just a few soundbites. He’ll be adding context and color to stories from good people that make up the agriculture space. He’ll also be sharing the types of insights, trends, farming news and used farm equipment values from around the country that you’ve come to expect from him.

Founded in 1989 by Greg Peterson, Machinery Pete has come a long way since its beginnings in Greg Peterson’s home office in Rochester, Minnesota where he passionately researched, tracked and reported on auction prices. In 2014 Farm Journal and Machinery Pete partnered to provide a more efficient marketplace for buying and selling used ag equipment.


In July of 2015, MachineryPete.com launched its marketplace with leading-edge marketing solutions for dealers, informed and built with the online equipment shopper in mind and creates meaningful connections between buyers and sellers. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

You can find out more at https://www.machinerypete.com/podcasts