Compact Wheel Loader Manufacturers

While visiting with a hydraulic-equipment supplier, I mentioned looking for a larger pump for my loader. 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.

PTO horsepower is what is left to operate the implements after losses for engine operation. That is why before making your purchase, it is important to evaluate your needs and expectations by determining how your backhoe can make an impact immediately...

In several previous articles I introduced the Davesgarden readers to Agaves (one of my very first articles) and then to some of the larger species (Agaves 101). Plants get about eighteen inches in diameter in any direction, and sucker profusely in the...

Zpizza locations in Seal Beach, Calif. And Huntington Beach, Calif., deliver pizzas with the help of electric-powered bicycles. The latest pizza trend isn't about off-beat toppings like elbow noodles, squid ink or fried eggs; instead, it's coming from...

I started it in the corner of the yard with the best of intentions, but once the rattlesnakes started making their appearance in midsummer, I wasn't so keen on poking around in it! Having perfectly good scraps and nothing to do with them is not a new...

Trellis Your Squash Even if you choose not to grow compact squash varieties, trellising squash can save you garden space and has several advantages: It improves fruit shape, allows for better air circulation to promote healthier vines and fruit, and simplifies...

A psychologist I know, an avid knitter, teaches some of her teenage patients knitting to help them deal with anxiety. You just pick out your yarn and needles, decide how wide to make it, and knit (or purl).

Let me know if you've had any “special” experiences with hydraulics. They are vital components and also represent one of the greatest potential farm machinery hazards. Even under low pressure it can cause problems, but under high pressure, it can...

One Wheel I've found that the main advantage of having one wheel is maneuverability. Here are a few of my thoughts on their advantages and disadvantages. In fact, one factor in particular can have a significant impact on the strengths and weaknesses of...

So why is my measuring wheel so large? Modern measuring wheels with digital odometers can tell you exactly how far the wheel has traveled, displayed in inches, feet, yards, meters—you name it.

Discuss current and eventual needs and options with your dealer before making your final order. Tractor, ATV or two-wheel walk-behind—the right workhorse for your farm is out there.

The purple neighbors seem to intensify each other. Some highly resiliant combinations include Purple Heart with Mexican Petunia (Ruellia brittonia), Fan Flower (Scaevola aemula) (pictured) and purple-flowered lantana (Lantana montevidensis 'Trailing Lavender').

I placed an 8-foot 2×4 perpendicular to the long sides (the 2x6s) of the coop, 4 feet from the front of the coop, and attached it with 3-inch screws. For our egg mobile we used 80 8-foot 1x6s, which all came from recycled pallets.

A Garden Friend This aptitude for eating pest insects is exactly why you should encourage the wheel bug in your garden. Adult wheel bugs have a gray to dark-brown armored body and can reach between 1 and 1¼ inch long.

The wise have said that the best ideas are simple. Our large lot and lack of trees allowed plenty of room for imagination. Reds and yellows were fabulous, albeit obvious, choices, but I suspected they would be less striking going clear around the house.A...

The Pioneer 500 hits the market in July 2014. In order to grow our gardens, increase the head-count in our herds or start turning a profit on our former “hobby,” we need to have the necessary tools at the ready.

With their wider mower decks, you can mow more land in less time, and additional features like hydraulic steering and four-wheel drive give them an edge over lawn tractors when it comes to versatility and adaptability.

Spring has arrived at last! At least officially, if nothing else. There's still plenty of snow on my northern Wisconsin farm, but temperatures are warming up and the spring thaw is coming slowly but surely.

Forward/Reverse (F/R) This is seen on tractors with standard gear transmissions. Tags Lists , PTO Many tractors allow users to switch between 2WD and 4WD via a mechanism on the control panel.

These soils do not drain well, so plants that need well-draining soil may rot and die. Continue reading to learn more about plants for compacted soil.. Instead, this soil may be hard, compacted, clay-like and slow to drain.

Non-English lavenders are generally hardy in Zone 7 and southward.. See if your perception of "lavender" squares with or differs from ours and let us know in the space provided at the end of this article .(Grown as an annual in our gardens; perennial...

For a plant to grow, everyone knows it needs the proper amount of water and sunlight. We fertilize our plants regularly because we also know that plants need certain nutrients and minerals to reach their full potential.

Snow Removal After a snowstorm , a tractor (again, preferably four-wheel-drive), front-end loader and blade, can be essential to dig yourself and your neighbors out, make a path to the barn, do a little road clearing, and even pull a car or two out of...

At left is a close-up of some appliqued leaves. That is why one quilt pattern can have so many names, and sometimes one name is applied to several different patterns.Flower Basket is one of many different quilts featuring baskets.

Photo by Rick Gush Moreno, our gracious and enthusiastic host, and the president of the oil cooperative show off the antique olive crusher. Experiments using a pitting machine to allow pressing of just olive flesh have concluded that the oil tastes worse...

Step 2: Fill The Pot With The Right Soil Since watermelons are fairly heavy feeders that do not like to dry out, a high-quality potting mix blend is a must. Thankfully, growing watermelons in containers is now possible (and super-fun!) thanks to a relatively...

I won't give you an actual recipe here for the cheese since this is a dish one should just assemble for guests — the more, the merrier. Enjoy more Locavore Recipes » Tags cheese , Hungry Locavore , locavore