Best Atv Mower

I grew up and farmed on a diversified operation that was large in its day, but would be considered midsize to small today. When my brother and his son invited me to ride along in the field the other day, I jumped at the opportunity.

What about service? There was a time when we were left holding the phone in frustration. In today's world, that has all changed. In the old days, my new friend would have been out of luck if he didn't personally know someone with a similar piece of equipment.

Tractors are still the go-to machine when you need power for big projects, but for many modern-day tasks, tractors are giving way to two surprising challengers: ATVs and UTVs. While ATVs and UTVs can't match the strength of a tractor, their smaller sizes...

This can have several consequences. If possible, use ethanol-free premium fuel. It may be a carburetor adjustment or even taking a tire off the rim to fix a flat. Shaft drives are pretty much trouble-free, though there may be a place to top off the gear...

A simple rope with a D-ring attached to the receiver hitch would work nicely. Installing a roof and doors on most side-by-sides is an easy task and could also keep the sun and rain off your back when working the machine on the farm.

Diesel engines have more torque, which translates into more load-carrying capacity and greater pulling power. Larry Williams is a spokesman for Pug Inc., one of the first manufacturers of utility vehicles.

Blades Snow removal blades come in two varieties: V-shaped and straight. Hay Attachments Draft horse implements for cutting, raking and hauling hay are still being manufactured, and older ones in working condition often show up at farm auctions.

For those of you who are near that tipping point, you're in luck! This summer, Honda will release its Pioneer 500, a compact side-by-side that can handle your farm's heavy lifting and still have some oomph leftover for a pleasure ride.

In fact, as I write this, there's more than a foot of snow on the ground. On the farm, dealing with all this snow requires some machinery. Cons: A small plow truck (or an ATV/UTV with a snow plow attachment ) might have trouble moving large amounts of...

Getting all of the desired farming equipment you need to run acreage can be an expensive and daunting task. There are products that range from cultipackers, aerators, dethatchers and disc harrows.

You basically have two options when it comes to winterizing your machine's fuel tank:1. For these reasons, many people opt to fill the tank almost full with stabilized fuel. You can also check the voltage and replace the battery if needed.

Rather than attempt to carry all of the required tools yourself—something I have done on occasion!—it's much easier (and less tiresome) to let your ATV do the job. Rear-mounted ATV wire unrollers can be used to unwind multiple spools of wire as you...

Motorized appliances, such as freezers, refrigerators and air conditioners—anything that has a pump or compressor—require two to four times the running watts just to start. “Contractors and farmers appreciate the convenience of an air compressor...

Duals can be added if more traction without more soil compaction is desired. Recognizing the power source is a personal choice and depends on your particular needs. Tire options are easy to overlook.

The real problem is knowing when you have your tire properly inflated. Knowing the correct pressure is half the battle. << More Shop Talk >> Tags Jim Ruen Then comes the real test.

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.

Unlike a tractor's integrated hydraulic system, my loader runs off a 12-volt pump. If he does suggest replacing the unit, I'll be a slightly more informed buyer, thanks to a recent conversation I had at the Sioux Falls Farm Show.

Stockpiling the leaves, instead of simply raking up a pile and shredding them, means having to move them. It is a minimalist approach … no fuel, no noise, no complications. Simply rake the leaves into place, grab two corners and pull it to the leaf...

Today, they can easily trail behind a tractor, UTV or ATV . Pull in with a rough-cut mower built to handle the challenge, and you'll have a job well done before you know it. Trailing cutters may be PTO-powered or have their own gas engines.

Check out the snow-removal equipment on the market in 2012 that can help speed up the process. 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...

“Portable sawmills aren't for the faint of heart, but they are a tool a good woodworker can use to supplement his supplies.” In addition to trees in your own woodlot, quality logs are often free for the asking.

All things considered, when it comes to farming, modern hay balers might be one of the greatest innovations of the 20th century! 3. Fortunately, the development of simple, inexpensive tests makes it easy for anyone to test their own soil.

I needed something that was dependable and low maintenance yet didn't require a second mortgage on the house. With our 3-plus-acre wooded home site and a nearby 120 acres of woods, pasture and cropland, a small tractor seemed a necessity.

Empty but not yet ready, the workshop process continues. One of the positive aspects of the new tool display is dirty tools will be front and center, begging for attention every time we step into the garage.

A small, portable solar charger mounted to the roof provides an energy boost when you need to use heat lamps and water heaters, not to mention that sometimes you just need to turn on a light in the coop to check on things.

Throw in string trimmers, leaf blowers, ATVs, chainsaws, snow blowers and, well, you get the picture. Let's face it: If it's used on a farm and it has an engine, it's probably loud, and if you're the type of hobby farmer who loves tools and machines,...

Rakes Flickr Rakes are necessary pieces of farm equipment if you make hay. Square balers often cost less than round balers. Expected Price: Manure spreaders are available from very small (8 cubic feet) for hobby-farm use to very large (810 cubic feet)...