Cargo Trailer Hardware

This particular DIY project has been a thorough success. While this design is simple and concise, there are times when you wish hay wagons offered slightly more in terms of features and amenities.

As we studied each trailer, he gave me his appraisal of top price and bargain bid for each. The GAWR is important because it is often the rating that trailer owners are likely to exceed, causing problems as they drive.

That said, these carts are better suited to some tasks than others. Over the years, I've used many different lawn mower carts, as well as larger trailers and wagons , and have gradually compiled a list of the pros and cons offered by small carts for riding...

DR Power Equipment 7. So have a look at the things we found that can help your farm run better or keep you and your animals safer. Granberg International 2. Every issue of Hobby Farms magazine, our editors search for items that are useful to hobby farmers,...

When a storm brings down trees and large branches, here's how to clean up the debris quickly and efficiently. Next, grab your chainsaw (and maybe a pair of pruning loppers) and start cutting the tree into manageable pieces, focusing on removing the branches...

How could anybody not compost? A good digging fork is a multipurpose tool, used for breaking up and turning soil in the garden, harvesting and for manure cleanup around the barn. In the garden or yard, they're great for moving topsoil, plants, seed, fertilizer...

Drive with headlights on. Before loading horses, check the trailer for any hazards. Use these tips to keep you and your livestock safe when travelling. Secure and latch all trailer doors.

The German company, Wolf-Garten, is known for its quality tools, among them the Wolf-Garten RG-M Fruit Picker. No more harvesting the hard way! These inventive harvesting tools can make this trying time a bit easier.

Tractor-powered harvesters start around several thousand dollars. You might spend a few thousand dollars on these farm toys—err, farm tools. Expected Price: Manure spreaders are available from very small (8 cubic feet) for hobby-farm use to very large...

We purchased our Dexter cows from a kindly hobby farming couple a few hours down the road, and we carried them home in an old trailer we picked up the week prior for an amazing price from a guy who'd decided to stop keeping horses.

Feed The Pigs Inside Pigs love to eat, but not so much that they'll blindly follow a bucket into a trailer. Their suspicion wasn't abandoned when food was offered, and they were generally disinclined to board the trailer.

When MIG welding aluminum, use a push technique: Angle the gun back 10 to 15 degrees, point the nozzle in the direction of forward travel and push the weld puddle forward. Repairing Aluminum Welds Before attempting the real repair, practice on scrap aluminum...

It's important to protect animals hauled in trucks from wind, cold and rain, and if you stop in the summer, be sure to park in the shade so your animals don't overheat. Last week, Dad and Fayre, our Portuguese Water Dog took three of our young sheep,...

All other photos by Jill M. However, you may be able to drill three equally spaced holes near the rim of a deep plant saucer and attach wires or cords for hanging. I'll never forget the first trailing African violet I saw, cascading from its pot down...

Firm up the potting mix around the stem and place in a high-humidity environment, just as for rooting a leaf. I've got some tips on getting your trailer to shape up. As a bonus, grooming your plant generally provides leaves and cuttings for propagation.Not...

They arrive with no baggage, often stowed away on freighters, hidden in packing material or commercial cargo. In the home landscape, they prefer butterfly bush, serviceberry (shadbush), pyracantha, viburnum, rose, and honeysuckle ornamentals as well as...

Tell us about those unique inventions. With over 40 different crops and an active CSA, the duo is committed to building community through the use of human-powered and regenerative farming practices.

This is towing behind the vehicle with a trailer hooked to the rig via the 2-inch receiver hitch. If hauling weight is your game, then you have a machine like the Kawasaki Mule Pro-FX in gas or diesel burning format that can hold three people and haul...

Read more of City Stock » Tags Audrey Pavia , competitive trail ride , NATRC , North American Trail Ride Conference The next challenge would be to do the 15-mile ride all alone. My cousin sold me her old trailer a few months ago, but since I don't have...

Schuenemann and the Schooner Rouse SimmonsWisconsin Historical Society: New Findings on the Fate of the Christmas Tree Ship But tales of Chicago's Christmas tree ship tradition and of one popular sea captain in particular have become part of Chicago Christmas...

If your truck is not equipped with a brake controller, have one installed. The three standard ball sizes are 1 7/8, 2 and 2 5/16 inches. One-ton trucks are typically built on the same chassis as a three-quarter-ton truck but with a heavier suspension...

This helps cushion your animals' feet during the ride and also acts as an absorbent for the urine and feces that will collect during a day's worth of travel. Vet The Hauler If you use a commercial hauler for transporting animals, make sure it's a reputable...

Garbage Cans or Barrels Bury a metal garbage can or heavy-duty barrel so the top of the can is several inches above ground level. Root cellars are a necessity to year-round seasonal eating, but a classic below-ground root cellar might not be feasible...

Read more of City Stock » Even though there are 90 miles of trails in our urban farm community, it's nice to ride someplace new. All this, and on Sunday night I was still wide awake.

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...

Pulling ivy roughly off of surfaces can damage the exterior, as well as the plant. This method only works well with, however, and you'll need to be sure to remove any dead leaves to prevent rot.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1");...

All that tending and diligence has got me here, and now I must choose.rooting some cuttings in water, and potting up several different varieties in baskets I can maximize space and reduce the cost of shelving and lighting.