Trailer For Atv And Utv

Thanks to special attachments, these common farm machines can be prepared for winter work by installing plows that will help keep your pathways and driveways free of snow. How Wide Is The Plow?

Honda's newest side-by-side UTV is small enough for your farm but durable enough to take on all your farm throws at it. With 1,000 pound towing capacity; large-capacity cargo bed; and more than 46 accessories, including a winch, plow blade and cargo tray,...

Expecting a lot of snowfall this winter? Both machines have pros and cons that make them better suited to some tasks over others. The question is: do you need a snow blower, a snow plow or both?

When looking into spending your hard-earned cash , as well as being realistic with your budget, I would say a good off-road vehicle would be an excellent tool for your homestead. Whether it be hauling supplies in the cargo bed of a UTV or on the racks...

This ruled out mowing. Sometimes not doing anything is the best course of action. I still have to take down the cottonwood, perhaps with a chainsaw . However, where the cottonwood are thriving, oaks and walnut are 2 to 3 feet tall and a substantial number...

It belongs to my nephew, who farms it with his brother and father who have neighboring farms and rented land in the area. Writing about large and small farm machinery , agricultural technology and all sorts of farm inputs is what I do.

It's happened to all of us. So what happened to my friend? << More Shop Talk >> Tags atv , Jim Ruen Unfortunately, the Groundhog is no longer being made, and the company that made it has closed its doors.

Using a specially designed attachment—essentially a large, side-mounted metal enclosure with user-controlled gates—some people literally “catch” young calves so that they can be temporarily separated from their mothers and cared for with less...

It has a rubber insert that holds the plug while you pull it out or put it back in. For chain-drive ATVs, use the recommended chain lube. Too much oil can cause the engine to run hot.

Expected Price: A simple soaker hose is probably $20. The large wings of the plow are designed to cut into and turn over all of the soil in an area. Tractors (one of which is pictured above) are available in sizes appropriate for farmers with 1 acre all...

While you might not be able to add a post-hole digging auger to your ATV's arsenal of attachments, it is possible to purchase a stand-alone auger with its own engine, which you can then tow to and from the fencing site using your ATV .

I have a hydraulic-powered loader on my Honda Foreman ATV . What I didn't realize when I bought the loader four years ago was that the pump accounted for roughly 25 percent of the total cost.

There's a lot to be said for keeping things simple. When the corners are pulled together, the sides curl up around the leaves and every leaf stays where it belongs. I used to use a smaller tarp, grab all four corners and throw it over my shoulder.

Clean up brush and weeds with the rough-cut mower that's right for your farm and equipment. If saplings and brush are to be cut, you need to look for a heavier unit, both in power and structural integrity.” Mower Power The beauty of today's rough-cut...

We know this from experience, as we had this happen and were unable to start the machine until it thawed out, costing us quite a bit of time. Odds are the pressure in your machine's tires is set for summer use, so if you have a winter-use machine, double...

Winter conditions can be harsh on the farm, but your winter chores don't have to be. Check out the snow-removal equipment on the market in 2012 that can help speed up the process. Whether your farm usually experiences a light dusting or a heavy blizzard,...

Avoid trips to the lumberyard. “With a portable sawmill, there is no big equipment making tracks through a woodlot,” he says. Subsequent cuts may use guide bars or rest on the flat face of the slabbed log.

While you'll still need a tractor for the biggest and hardest jobs, the rise of ATVs and UTVs has provided a new option for small-scale hobby farmers who need a (relatively) inexpensive, versatile machine to help with their farm work.

The next decision: What make and model of ATV to buy. The three hydraulic cylinders give it down pressure, vital for digging, and deliver tilt control of the attachments. For half the cost of a new subcompact tractor, I could get similar horsepower, more...

Next week … the cleaning! << More Shop Talk >> Tags garage , garden tools , Jim Ruen , workshop It was too easy to lose track of such things in the crowded garden shed. I took advantage of the move to scrub the spades and post-hole digger of accumulated...

Canopy, Kubota D1105E-E4-UV diesel, 24.8HP, variable hydro transmission, Hi-Low Range Shifter, 4WD, 25x10-12 tires, power steering, diff lock, hydro lift dump box, front windshield, canopy cover, 2,061 lbs.

Of course, few things in life are ever truly simple. Generator Options “Which generating unit is best for you depends on what you want to power,” says Olig. “It takes care of two needs with a single machine and single motor.

Duals can be added if more traction without more soil compaction is desired. Buying new or even used four-wheel equipment to do a small acreage can be cost prohibitive. Recognizing the power source is a personal choice and depends on your particular needs.

Underinflating tires by only 6 psi can reduce tire tread life by 25 percent and lead to tire failure. My next step is to take it to my mechanic and test it against his more accurate gauges.

Noble Outfitters: Wave Fork Have you ever tried to clean stalls with a manure fork with bent or missing tines? When your dream is realized on paper and the custom design is officially completed, Sand Creek will deliver the final kit to you for construction.

Give a hen some shelter , food and water, and it's all set to produce eggs for your farm. As long as the structure is safe for your birds and your land, there's no wrong way to convert a vehicle into a chicken tractor.

Canopy, Kubota D1105E-E4-UV diesel, 24.8HP, variable hydro transmission, Hi-Low Range Shifter, 4WD, 25x10-12 tires, power steering, diff lock, hydro lift dump box, front windshield, canopy cover, 2,061 lbs.