Fifth Wheel Vs Trailer

As many hobby farmers know, once in a while we come to possess a tool or machine that we use with such frequency that it becomes impossible to imagine life without it. Needless to say, if I were to create a Hall of Fame for farm equipment, the red wagon...

Stick a metal frame with wheels and a tongue underneath, and you have yourself a hay wagon. Adding sides to the hay wagon has offered other unforeseen benefits. For example, because the wagon now has three sides, we sometimes string a large tarp across...

It's also lighter than steel by about 25 percent, so it improves mileage. And finally, if your tack or other personal property was lost or destroyed in the accident, those items would have to be covered by your homeowners policy.” The rate for trailer...

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 lawn mowers.

It is hard to believe that members will be showing off their crafts, gardens, produce and animals for the fifth year! Our urban dwellers have categories for flower arrangements, balcony or patio gardens and of course everyone gets involved when it comes...

Every issue of Hobby Farms magazine, our editors search for items that are useful to hobby farmers, whether they're heavier equipment such as tractor attachments, useful tools, innovative helper items or accessories for livestock management.

Here on my Wisconsin farm, it rained a lot last week. Cleaning up after a major storm might not be the most glamorous of farming projects, but if you tackle it right away with the proper tools, you'll save yourself a lot of time and effort in the long...

My dad (a guy who could build anything, from any kind of material—wood, concrete, metal) taught us to treat tools as an important investment, so I'll offer up his advice: Take your time acquiring your tools and equipment; get the best quality you can...

Drive with headlights on. Check lights on the trailer brakes and turn signals, as well as the running and perimeter lights. Use these tips to keep you and your livestock safe when travelling.

The proper tools make bringing in the harvest easier, faster and simply more fun. Skillfully crafted, perfectly balanced and ruggedly dependable, this heirloom-quality trowel has a carbon-steel head and a weatherproofed, hardwood handle for greater durability.

The latest pizza trend isn't about off-beat toppings like elbow noodles, squid ink or fried eggs; instead, it's coming from some independently owned pizzerias that are taking steps toward improving air quality: by delivering fresh-out-of-the-oven pies...

Look at these numerous pieces of farm equipment and gauge whether you need them to make your farm a more efficient and—let's be honest—a more fun place to work. There are also handheld transplanters, which let you put transplants into the ground without...

It's free, has no harmful side effects, and you can do it just about anywhere. Sometimes I think the creek has gone dry, but then it turns out all it needed was a creative cloudburst to start flowing again.

They're even better if you add some extra features or modify them for a specific use! Of course, not all wheelbarrows are created equal. Even if you're only holding one handlebar, there will still be three points of contact with the ground.

Unless you're a skilled and knowledgeable mechanic, however, think twice before rushing to buy a tractor or lawn mower—older parts can be difficult and expensive to replace, and without a warranty, you take a big chance on what you take home.

(Establishing feed times, rather than using a continuous feeder, helps with this, too.) The pigs are hesitant at first, and they often forgo a meal when the change is introduced, but soon enough, a few brave pigs will venture in—at which point, we resume...

Every barn and outbuilding is bound to have at least one or two old metal items lying around. But there's something about this old-fashioned measuring wheel that I find appealing—let's face it, what could be simpler for measuring a lengthy distance...

But In Vermont and other New England states, Mud Season is longer and almost more important than the other four seasons. Luckily, my wheelchair is only just over 400 pounds and my stalwart husband can almost always rescue me when I become mired in layers...

One of the Top Ten Plants at Daves Garden is Purple Heart (Purple Queen, Tradescantia pallida aka Setcreasea pallida or purpurea). Despite its unusual color, Purple Heart is easy to mix into the landscape creating both vivid and subtle combinations of...

A two-wheel walk-behind may be a better choice for tilling 1 or 2 acres of garden or even harvesting a few acres of hay than a four-wheel tractor. Dufour points to the versatility, maneuverability and economy of walk-behind equipment, even for larger...

You don't need to be a professional welder to make a simple aluminum repair, but you need to have the right equipment. Step 3 Weld in a well-ventilated area free from flammable material and remember to wear proper skin and eye protection.

We used an old storm window on each side of the coop. I chose running gear as a base for the egg mobile because of the sturdy, large frame and the large tires that wouldn't get bogged down in ruts on the property or in wet, muddy areas.

The wheel bug ( Arilus cristatus ) is a very common beneficial insect found in vegetable gardens and in many home landscapes across the United States. Once bitten, you'll learn to leave the wheel bug alone and let these helpful creatures hunt for their...

Our large lot and lack of trees allowed plenty of room for imagination. When our new house was built, its stark white siding with inviting green shutters and roof demanded color immediately.

Reinforce latches with strong bungee cords or rope ties. Always drive carefully, accelerating and slowing down gradually, and watch those turns! Don't make your animals scramble or fall down.

In this second installment of Springtime, Summertime, Autumn, Wintertime ? Like the grasses, sedges belong to a very large and widespread family. The intersectional ones retain their beautiful rich yellow color.I've been scouring the Internet as I write...

Unfortunately, one of the tires on my yard cart went irreparably flat last year, and while this isn't a huge issue when moving a hay bale or two, when transporting heavier loads, having a flat tire is a nuisance.