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Idle Chatter: Hot Rod Farmer

Imparting knowledge about all aspects of equipment that is employed in modern production agriculture.

Recent Episodes

Dr. Google will see you now…908-652-0154

Dr. Google will see you now…908-652-0154

April 29, 2026 1:13:46

Avoiding the A.I. trap.

Finding the critical path in your farm shop. 908-652-0154

Finding the critical path in your farm shop. 908-652-0154

April 27, 2026 1:08:54

Originally published 7/7/2021.

This episode of Idle Chatter aired in the early days of the podcast. The introduction and audio are a little different from what I use today. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success.

Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability!

Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer


The direct route takes planning and  looks as if nothing is happening.

Getting that old truck running the way it should. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/18/26

Getting that old truck running the way it should. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/18/26

April 24, 2026 30:00

Simple steps that often fix the issues.

Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment.

Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radio, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a replay Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern.

But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them here. Thank you for listening and never forget… agriculture runs on machinery but profits on reliability!

ALL MOTOR! 908-652-0154

ALL MOTOR! 908-652-0154

April 22, 2026 1:05:03

Are you ALL MOTOR or do rely on a power adder?

Maintenance matters…908-652-0154.

Maintenance matters…908-652-0154.

April 20, 2026 1:05:08

Originally published 6/30/2021.

This episode of Idle Chatter aired in the early days of the podcast. The introduction and audio are a little different from what I use today. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success.

Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability!

Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer


Do not let these areas sideline your machinery.

The science of sealing. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/11/26

The science of sealing. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/11/26

April 18, 2026 30:00

Understanding what needs to be done to make a gasket seal. 

Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment.

Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radio, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a replay Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern.

But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them here. Thank you for listening and never forget… agriculture runs on machinery but profits on reliability!

Jacobs Ladder. 908-652-0154

Jacobs Ladder. 908-652-0154

April 15, 2026 1:25:56

The world needs to reset and bring back quality. Greed has killed many industries.

Limiting heat damage to your engines. 908-652-0154

Limiting heat damage to your engines. 908-652-0154

April 13, 2026 1:02:02

Originally published 6/23/2021

This episode of Idle Chatter aired in the early days of the podcast. The introduction and audio are a little different from what I use today. The information is timeless, foundational, and just as relevant to your success.

Agriculture runs on machinery… but profits on reliability!

Thanks for listening, Ray Bohacz… the Hot Rod Farmer


Tips to get your equipment through the hot summer.

Understanding PWM circuits, Part 3. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/4/26

Understanding PWM circuits, Part 3. 908-652-0154. Aired 4/4/26

April 11, 2026 30:00

How the pulse width is measured.

Success on the farm or ranch requires efficient machinery. I am Ray Bohacz, the Hot Rod Farmer from New Jersey, and I want to help you maximize the reliability of your equipment.

Please join me every Saturday at 11:00 am Eastern for Farm Machinery Digest Radio, where steel and soil meet, on Rural Radio, Sirius/XM Channel 147, with a replay Sunday at 6:00 pm Eastern.

But if you miss an episode or you want to hear it again, you will find them here. Thank you for listening and never forget… agriculture runs on machinery but profits on reliability!

Beyond the abstract. 908-652-0154

Beyond the abstract. 908-652-0154

April 8, 2026 1:06:09

Why every cardiologist should spend a day in a race engine shop.