Tow Motor Vs Forklift

We heard a thump from the laundry room, and by the time I got there, only silence was to be heard. In the case of the dryer, which was only a few weeks old, the sudden stop came mid-cycle.

(You get what you pay for … usually.) Because I was just looking, I moved on to a big-box store. I missed a couple of auctions that had some, so the other day I stopped at a surplus store that had several 4½-inch grinders between $70 and $90.

They only hurt once, and that's when you buy them. At some point in your farming experience you will need to tow your livestock from point A to point B. “The system lets you put a finger on the pulse of tire pressure from inside the cab.

PTO-powered generators would seem ideal for farm use.They eliminate the need and cost of a dedicated motor. When not needed for emergency power around the house, portable generators can provide temporary power at a campsite, worksite or remote cabin.

Magnetic Drill Bit Holders It's not the first feature that you might think to look for, but some electric drills include small magnets so that you can carry spare drill bits around with the drill—very useful if you're working with several different...

While the majority of saws have the ability to pivot the base plate to change the angle of the saw blade (and thus the resulting cut), if you encounter one that does not, you might want to pass it by.

Moisture is a contaminant that builds in the motor whether it is used or not, sometimes more so when the tractor spends a lot of time sitting in a barn. If you're up to the task, here are a few tips and steps to help.

Two perfect examples are tree stumps and large rocks—they're very heavy and often oddly shaped, presenting a challenge when it comes to moving them to a better location (i.e., out of your hay field or barnyard.) So how do you move large objects like...

Let's say you need to inspect a fence line or wrangle a lost head of cattle. But if you own an ATV or UTV , you just might have the perfect rig to get your farm up and running faster than you might think.

You can choose from manual, motorized and battery-powered spray systems with common capacities of up to 6 gallons. If you go with a manual spray system, consider one that can be pumped with either the right or left arm.

But using a lawn mower, I could easily drive the red wagon in between the large trees and park it right where I was working, saving a lot of time and effort. For one, it's large enough that it can hold a sizable load, unlike a typical yard cart that is...

After ordering a replacement filter designed for your engine, drain the oil from the engine and follow the instructions to remove the old filter and install the new one. Check Tire Air Pressure It's not uncommon for the tires on vehicles, including tractors,...

“Don't buy more cutter than you need, but don't undercut the power, either,” says John Quinley of Land Pride. Cutting width can vary from as little as 24-inch walk-behinds from DR Power to one of their 44-inch trailing mowers.

How far will you be going? If you fall under this regulation, you will be required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL) and you will have to maintain a logbook and have a medical card, as well as suitable safety equipment.

The Pioneer 500 hits the market in July 2014. Let me assure you it is. The main aspect that drew me into this model is the price point—an MSRP of $8,499. This price is highly reasonable if you're not quite ready to take on a compact tractor, which can...

But that will only benefit those who decide to sell at some point in the future. Farm utility vehicles, also known as cargo all-terrain vehicles (CATV), or simply, “utes,” are the latest “must have” item for family farmers, ranchers and growers.

Plum trees are susceptible to a number of problems. If they are a problem, add someto malathion to help the spray stick to the leaves and apply, being sure to get inside any curled leaves.

Maybe his Nona will let him plant onions with her too. It looks pretty darned good if I can say so myself. After the onion sets were watered in with the little plastic elephant watering can, he wondered off to chase a chicken and I set to work erecting...

In other words, during Mud Season, you may drive as erratically as necessary.This is of course a huge problem for cars and other motorized vehicles. In Vermont and other similar New England states, Mud Season is typically when the underlying layers of...

I learned to call in the experts quite a few years ago. A couple of the windows have given us problems since they were installed, and others have gotten worse over time. << More Shop Talk >> Tags Jim Ruen

If you have a single-seat ATV, you can still accomplish plenty of work and play. However, if you need a big dumping bed to load a number of turkeys or even a score like the 150-class big buck, UTVs let you do so with ease.

It's a good idea to learn about using weed eaters before you start taking out weeds.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Choosing a weed eater involves figuring out what you need and selecting among the many...

Wheeled leaf blowers, as their name implies, are larger units designed to be pushed around on wheels. While you might think of it as a seasonal tool primarily used in autumn when trees start dropping their leaves , a leaf blower can also come in handy...

Pollution particles, gathering in thick clouds, can also be absorbed by the plant life, contaminating the food source for animals in the region. Many plants and animals have either been killed or have permanently fled the area after the area became contaminated...

Make sure other buildings don't deflect wind and snow into the shelter. Equipment, such as a manure spreader, needs special care after winter use; after use, scrape any manure or wet material out to keep the machine parts from freezing.

The Entry Animals can load into the trailer by stepping up into the trailer or by walking up a ramp. They generally have larger stock space, too, and many have storage area in the neck of the trailer or a whole living-quarters area up front.

Combines are also among the most expensive pieces of farm equipment, with list prices generally over $300,000.A maize sheller is another type of self-propelled corn harvesting machine.