Best Atv Disc Plow

My 8-acres of forest—planted to oak, black walnut, elm and ash—has filled in with more than its share of cottonwood and box elder. However, there's a bright side to the dilemma: My oaks and walnuts, which were pushed to compete, are nearly as tall...

A farm surrounds our 3-acre lot. Farming isn't what it used to be, and I need to spend more time in cabs. Writing about large and small farm machinery , agricultural technology and all sorts of farm inputs is what I do.

Well, I do have my manual, so I'll do what I can to help him at least identify the parts he's missing. There's a neat design waiting to be revitalized and at least two of us out here who may need parts.

That said, these machines are at their best when the snow is light and fluffy rather than wet and heavy. Depending on the number of tines and the spacing, which are adjustable on some attachments, you can use your ATV or UTV to rake leaves, pine needles,...

If the battery is not sealed, check the level of the electrolyte every time you change the oil. If it is fouled with carbon (black soot), you can usually clean it out with a paper clip or burn the carbon out with a propane torch.

Always wear a helmet and your seatbelt—these two small things may save your life. Take trail size into ­consideration: These machines are like small trucks and can be tough to maneuver in some conditions.

If you plan to use attachments, or tow a trailer, you'll need a bigger engine. Dump Bed : Manual or hydraulic, dump beds come in handy for cleaning stalls, hauling dirt, bedding and mulch, and a variety of landscape and small construction projects.

A receiver hitch is a versatile attachment that is either welded or bolted to the frame so that the quad can pull without causing any damage. The simplest one is a bracket that holds a one-person gas-powered earth auger and lowers it straight down into...

I had a blast trying out this model, so if you're in the market for your farm's first UTV, I encourage you to check it out. Take a peek at the photos from my test ride below. At 50 inches wide and 102.5 inches long, it will take up less room in the garage,...

In addition, a snow blower is the perfect choice for going “off road” and clearing paths to your barn, your shed, your livestock pastures and so on. In fact, as I write this, there's more than a foot of snow on the ground.

Let's say you need to inspect a fence line or wrangle a lost head of cattle. When looking into spending your hard-earned cash , as well as being realistic with your budget, I would say a good off-road vehicle would be an excellent tool for your homestead.

This could include maintenance on accessory items such as buckets, winches and snowplows. If everything looks good, check the psi—it's probably low after all winter—and inflate it to the manual's recommendation.

An ATV with a trailer is perfect for hauling large amounts of soil to the fencing site. For these projects, an ATV with a trailer can be an essential tool, allowing you to carry enough supplies for several hours of uninterrupted work.

You cut costs up front and in maintenance later.” The Compresserator is also available equipped with an inverter. If you weren't one of the 3.8 million homes without power as a result of storms during the first three months of 2010, be thankful.

Buying new or even used four-wheel equipment to do a small acreage can be cost prohibitive. Test drive a tractor with the type of transmission you're considering to be sure you are comfortable with it and what it offers.

Knowing the correct pressure is half the battle. Overinflated tires are more easily damaged by potholes or debris in the road. The real problem is knowing when you have your tire properly inflated.

Quadboss: 25-gallon Boomless Sprayer System Quadboss has been producing reliable land-management tools for years and is consistently redeveloping items to make those tools work better.

Hydraulic power is one of the greatest of on-farm labor savers. As Socrates is credited with saying, “The more I learn, the more I learn how little I know.” Like him, I'll just keep asking.

When the corners are pulled together, the sides curl up around the leaves and every leaf stays where it belongs. I used to use a smaller tarp, grab all four corners and throw it over my shoulder.

The slip clutch is next most important. 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,...

Whether your farm usually experiences a light dusting or a heavy blizzard, you'll need the proper snow-removal equipment to keep your farm operating smoothly through the winter months.

The Small Log Milling Attachment and Mini-Mill from Granberg only set me back about $250, and both fit the 18-inch bar of my Stihl 029 chain saw. Cost was one reason I went the chain-saw mill route when I got the urge to make lumber.

Hay Balers Peter Mooney/Flickr Imagine trying to harvest and store hay without being able to bale it! Until hay balers with knot-tying devices became accessible in the late 1930s, harvested hay was kept in loose stacks created by dedicated workers with...

After spending hours on the Internet exploring tools and options, I found the final link in my chain of decisions: Concord Equipment offers the Groundhog, a hydraulic loader for ATVs. Most ATV loaders rely on a winch for limited vertical lift, but the...

Boy, did it! Over the years, huge mouse nests had been built behind the panels. The second step to the process was removing nails that held long-handled spades and forks. After years of using a corner of our unheated car garage for a workshop, I am in...

Rachael Brugger 6. Build Roosts Within the enclosure, chickens need a place to sleep off the floor. Make Storage Space Conveniently, most vehicles already have storage space built in with a trunk or hood compartment.

Purchasing a tractor- or truck-towed wagon starts probably in the low thousands of dollars. Expected Price: Hand transplanters cost around $100. Harrows are also handy for breaking up manure in the pasture and smoothing out riding-ring surfaces.