The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors: Road Trip Edition
Hit the Road, Farm-Style
Across backroads or blacktop, every summer adventure deserves a solid start—and so does your equipment.
Whether you’re chasing sunsets or checking fence lines, it’s the season for stretching your legs and your machine. So before you roll out, stock up on the parts that help your operation run as smoothly as your favorite backroad cruise.
Pack Smart: Tractor Travel Essentials
From back roads to barn visits, a little prep goes a long way. Here's what to throw in the cab:
Jumper Cables & Starting Power
Road trips lose their charm fast when you’re stuck with a dead battery. Stay road-ready with jumper cables—and reliable starters and alternators don’t hurt either.
Ice-Cold Drinks & Cab Comfort
Long miles feel shorter when the cab's cool. Toss a cooler in the back and keep the ride breezy with working A/C and a seat you don’t dread sitting in.
Road-Ready Playlist
No road trip is complete without the perfect playlist. Whether you’re belting it out solo or cruising with your crew, we’ve got the tunes lined up.
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Tools & Quick Fix Kits
A loose bolt or busted belt shouldn't end the adventure. Keep a basic tool kit handy—add gloves, duct tape, and a few spare parts for peace of mind.
Chargers & Power Banks
No one wants to map-read like it’s 1995. Keep your phone juiced with a reliable charger—because GPS, playlists, and ag podcast episodes don’t run on fumes.
The Ag Landmark Tour
Tractor Trails & Highway Tales
Explore some of the most unforgettable ag landmarks — from oversized nuts to classic tractors.
🐮 1. World's Largest Cow – "Salem Sue"
New Salem, North Dakota
A 38-foot-tall Holstein dairy cow watching over I-94. She’s a legend.
🌽 2. World’s Largest Ear of Corn
Olivia, Minnesota (aka “Corn Capital of the World”)
A must-see for any corn grower — or just fans of oversized produce.
🥔 3. Giant Potato Hotel
Boise, Idaho
A real hotel inside a 6-ton concrete potato.
🐄 4. Fair Oaks Farms
Fair Oaks, Indiana
Get hands-on with cows, pigs, and crops.
🐔 5. Giant Chicken in Marietta
Marietta, Georgia
How do you pass up a giant chicken?
🌽 6. Corn Palace
Mitchell, South Dakota
Every inch of it is decorated with corn. You truly have to see it to believe it.
🚜 7. John Deere Pavilion
Moline, Illinois
A mecca for equipment enthusiasts. Perfect for Hy-Cap’s crowd.
🥾 8. World’s Largest Cowboy Boots
San Antonio, Texas
These 35-foot-tall boots are big enough to stomp into legend.
🥦 9. World’s Largest Artichoke
Castroville, California
Quirky produce meets roadside photo op.
🌰 10. The World’s Largest Pistachio
Alamogordo, New Mexico
A 30-foot tribute to the nut that thrives in desert climates.
🍒 11. Cranberry Bog Tours
Wareham & Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Cranberries are Massachusetts’ #1 crop. The flooded bogs are iconic in fall.
🏢 12. Hy-Capacity HQ
Humboldt, Iowa
The heart of horsepower—where quality parts, Midwest pride, and tractor talk all come standard.
Parts That Go the Distance
You’re used to long hauls. So are our parts.
✅ Starters & Alternators – Built for brutal conditions and constant use—so your machine fires up every time.
✅ Air Conditioning – Receiver driers, compressors, blower motors—we keep your cab cool and your crew comfortable.
✅ Seats & Cushion Sets – Comfort you can count on for the long haul. Because when the miles stretch out, your seat shouldn’t fight back.
✅ Water Pumps & Thermostats – Essential for keeping engine temps in check when things heat up.
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Wherever the Road Takes You...
Thanks for riding along all summer long—from the fishing hole to the fairway to the open highway. Let’s keep the good times (and machines) rolling.
Catch Up on the Series:
Safe travels, smooth shifts, and sunny days ahead.
Thanks for taking Hy-Capacity on the road with you this summer—whether it was in the field, the shop, or just along for the ride. We’re proud to keep your equipment rolling and your operation strong, no matter where the season takes you.
See you down the road. 👋