Pitts Lowboy Trailer Reviews

First, I used large bolts to attach four wooden posts to the sides of the wagon. I put two on each side: one near the front of the wagon (about a foot away from the front of the deck) and one right down the middle.

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

Having this type of cart expands your riding mower from a mere lawn maintenance machine to a mini-tractor that can transport supplies and materials around the farm. While this list is not exhaustive, perhaps my thoughts can help point out some strengths...

The Mini Mill is a compact milling attachment for your chainsaw that lets you cut logs into lumber or beams. So have a look at the things we found that can help your farm run better or keep you and your animals safer.

Instead, grab a metal bow rake and gather the hundreds (or thousands) of bits into piles, which can then be scooped up in large amounts and placed on your wagon. (Believe me: Been there, done that!) So I strongly recommend that you tackle the post-storm...

Do you have the right stuff? It's all possible with a compact tractor. You use it to pound the post into the ground. Two-wheel-drive trucks, tractors, and utility vehicles are OK for flat ground that's not too muddy, but if you live in hilly terrain,...

It's inevitable. “You can't be over-prepared when it comes to hauling your animals,” says Mark Cole, managing member of USRider, a 24-hour nationwide roadside assistance program for members and their towing vehicles and trailers .

Which-ever you choose, opt for a sturdy, lightweight, tempered aluminum ladder with each step braced for maximum security and one tall enough to do the job you have in mind (you must never stand above the third rung from the top of an orchard ladder,...

Tractors, backhoes, balers, plows, harrows, seed drills—learn the basic principles and pricing of 24 pieces of farm equipment and agricultural machinery that might be good investments for your farm.

But also realize a couple of truths about the farm supply store before attempting another go at it. I'm personally more inclined to check casually for the other items on the list—farm budgets don't usually have too much of a slush fund, and the “wants”...

The upward-angled floor does give hogs pause, but they're less concerned with it than that initial step. Livestock trailers are built to contain animals, and allowing the pigs a night to acclimate to the trailer generally results in calmer pigs when you...

The spool guns feature a 4-inch-diameter, 1-pound spool on top of the gun so the wire only feeds a few (less than 12) inches to the contact tip. The discoloration at the edges indicates good penetration and a strong weld.

Mom and Dad often transport one or two sheep or goats in the back of their minivan, but no matter how tame an animal is, it shouldn't be able to jump in the driver's lap! A sheep and her lambs or goat and her kids can be hauled in a super-size dog crate...

I had no clue that African violets grew in such a fashion, and I've been entranced by trailers ever since. If you're new to growing AVs, you'll find some basic tips in "." Trailing African violets are as sturdy as their regular counterparts and like the...

Trailing African violets aren't any trickier to grow than their single-crowned counterparts, but grooming them can be a challenge. After a few weeks, the crown should develop new roots and start growing.Another way to encourage a trailing habit is to...

This is a group of factory-installed options that includes the following. Here's what to know. They engage trailer brakes in proportion to how hard you press the brake pedal so the trailer doesn't try to keep pushing you or jackknife when you hit the...

Because requirements can differ by state, discuss the paperwork with your veterinarian ahead of time. Try your best to empty and re-bed the trailer after a day of hauling. Reward with a small amount of feed once they are inside to help them associate...

This versatile and colorful shrub may be used as an espaliered specimen, in containers, as a hedge or just as a bright season-long addition to a border or bed.Enjoy the shiny leaves year around with small white flowers appearing in early summer.

Audrey Pavia's Blog – Riding the High Desert – Urban Farm Online Riding the High Desert High Desert, trail riding, horses, urban farm community, Audrey Pavia Every once in a while, I'm lucky enough to get a lift from a friend who owns a horse trailer,...

Removing these unruly shoots will keep your ivy at the desired size, and as an added benefit, ivy cuttings root easily when transplanted into a new pot and make a great hostess/host gift at parties.As an alternate to pinching or cutting back shoots, you...

This method is best achieved in warmer weather to give the plant a chance to sprout new roots before being brought indoors. Also, repotting large trailers to bring indoors can be achieved through cutting the large root ball in half and placing into smaller...

Soon enough, his dream of a riding buddy came true. Regardless, on Saturday morning, we hit the trail alone. He acted scared of a goat in a pen that we saw on the way to the trailhead, a clear sign he was stressed at being by himself; he's seen many goats...

My 4-gallon, non-motorized, Hudson Bak-Pak sprayer weighs in at 8 pounds empty and 40 pounds filled. Quality matters. Like any backpack, the weight should not ride on the shoulders, but on the hips.

And if the size and shape of your pastures requires you to haul fence-fixing supplies for half a mile just to make a repair, the task can be even harder. These small utilitarian vehicles have a lot of uses around the farm and are particularly well-suited...

You can be the judge of these green cultivars.The stunner at right is Peony 'Green Halo.' It might cost you an arm and a leg as some other interesting peony cultivars do, but it will definitely stop people dead in their tracks.

Notch the tree if it's big enough. Although the round “holzhaufen” stacks that originated in northern Europe look nice, I like nice square rows of firewood. Don't assume small trees are safer to cut than big ones.

Community-supported agriculture (CSA) farmers Chad and Heather Anderson are offering produce subscriptions for $100 per month year-round. While the challenge hasn't been in raising crops via this new procedure, Heather Anderson told mlive.com that storing...