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Catching Calves If you want to simplify the process of catching young cattle for tagging, vaccinating and so on, your ATV or UTV might be able to help. Tractors are still the go-to machine when you need power for big projects, but for many modern-day...

For extended periods of nonuse (six months or more), turn off the fuel valve and run the engine until it dies to remove fuel from the fuel lines and carburetor (or injectors). Usually a little cable lube will free it up.

If you hunt or work in colder climates, you can add heated grips to the steering mechanism to give yourself a little more comfort. Always wear a helmet and your seatbelt—these two small things may save your life.

Hunters who haven't got the patience to wrangle livestock appreciate the ease with which they can pack in their gear and pack out an elk without ever having to throw a diamond hitch.

Wand sprayers position the spray directly where needed and are well-suited to brush and tree work. Blades Snow removal blades come in two varieties: V-shaped and straight. Even a small quad can pull an old-fashioned walk-behind cultivator, but equipment...

Snow Plow Vs. Snowblower If simply plowing the snow into a pile won't work, which could be the case if clearing a path to you barn door, don't worry—you can also purchase snow blower attachments that will slice through the snow with an auger and blow...

Plus, if you're new to outdoor power equipment, the Pioneer 500 has a range of features that will make you feel at ease in your new wheels: Full-time 2WD/4WD, automatic clutch, and a 5-speed, electric transmission with paddle shifters located by the steering...

On the farm, dealing with all this snow requires some machinery. Snow Blower Pros: The biggest advantage that snow blowers offer is their ability to propel the snow away from the path you're clearing, rather than shoving it off to the side or piling it...

The latest recorded heavy-duty, factory-produced towing capacity is 2,000 pounds with a UTV or side-by-side machine. Kawasaki More prominent in the world of the side-by-side or UTV towing has become a game of rising total capacity numbers.

This is a big job but an important one. You basically have two options when it comes to winterizing your machine's fuel tank:1. In addition to keeping your machine's batteries and oil warm, it also keeps snow and ice from freezing to the machine.

For the more in-depth repairs that require new posts or large tools, a trailer is a must-have addition to your collection of ATV implements. An ATV with a trailer is perfect for hauling large amounts of soil to the fencing site.

Picking the right generator for you is as much a matter of knowing yourself as it is understanding generators. Sometimes restoration can take days, a week or even more, as was the case earlier this year with winter storms in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,...

“Then we try to help them narrow their choice down between similar options. The fact is, a walk-behind can do things and go places a larger tractor can't, but on many farms, there is application for both.

Will I remember to use it? My next step is to take it to my mechanic and test it against his more accurate gauges. When testing it against my pen-style gauge, there was a difference of at least 2 psi.

The included handgun sprayer has 15 feet of hose, should you need it for those focused spot sprays. Cyclops: Xevo 500 Hand-Held Light Ever wished for a powerful light to peer down to the back of the stalls, or evento help you track down a lost calf out...

That became apparent when I started pricing replacements. It seems that 12-volt pumps have a tendency to burn out if heavily used. It's great for all kinds of jobs, but it really shines at moving snow.

I used to use a smaller tarp, grab all four corners and throw it over my shoulder. If we shred them too soon, they tend to start heating up, and we'll only have piles of ash to mulch with.

There truly is one for every situation. A 40-horsepower tractor with a 60-inch-wide rotary cutter may only deliver 15 horsepower to the blade.” Mower Safety and Structure Strength of the mower gearbox and gearbox protection are key to the power issue,...

Check out the snow-removal equipment on the market in 2012 that can help speed up the process. Tags attachment , Lists , snow-removal equipment , snowblower , snowplow Winter conditions can be harsh on the farm, but your winter chores don't have to be.

“You leave a small footprint and no waste. Cost was one reason I went the chain-saw mill route when I got the urge to make lumber. Carrying them to site by foot required a second trip for guide rails, but it didn't overload my back, and it certainly...

From meters that test the pH, sunlight and moisture levels to more complex kits that test for nitrogen and phosphorus, there are options for everyone, a far cry from the days when such simple tests didn't exist.

This article first appeared in the March/April 2009 Hobby Farms. It offers maximum-performance or maximum-torque continuously variable transmission (CVT) settings, each with high and low ranges, and electric shift program (ESP).

I took advantage of the move to scrub the spades and post-hole digger of accumulated dirt in preparation for winter. The first step was emptying the shed of garden tools and finding a new home for them on the garage wall.

Roosts can be as simple as 2×2 beams installed longways in the vehicle interior, 18 inches to 2 feet above the floor. Make It Movable With the engine removed, you'll need a means to get your tractor from point A to point B.

Chisel plowing still leaves some crop residue on the soil surface and usually doesn't create a seedbed that's smooth enough to plant into—you need further soil prep for that. Using this list, you can start to make your agricultural-machinery wish list,...

However, excessive kinking, stretching or abrasion can cause a hose to fail. There is a reason that hydraulic hoses are multiple walled with metal reinforcement. If you see signs of fluid leakage, replace the hose immediately.

Consult your vehicle's manual for advice on how often to check the air filter. We all know that cars need oil to keep them running smoothly, and farm equipment like tractors, ATVs, and other motorized equipment are no different.