Trailer Spares

Instead, my father (who is much more skilled with construction projects than I am), fashioned a number of thin U-shaped wooden cradles that we attached to the posts. Stick a metal frame with wheels and a tongue underneath, and you have yourself a hay...

This increases the GTWR you can pull by transferring a greater percentage of the trailer's weight to the truck. There are some other safety features to look for as well: Check that latches and connecters are easy to operate.

They don't always come fully assembled. They can be a bit unstable over bumpy ground. Cons Because these carts are small, they're not as convenient for large projects. If you're fond of DIY projects, this isn't a big deal, but be prepared to spend an...

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Post-storm cleanup of fallen trees is a task that should be addressed as quickly as possible. Load the larger pieces onto your wagon while taking care not to overload it—tree trunks can be heavy and you don't want to get stuck .

Don't make the mistake of buying every little thing you see. Garden Tools Shutterstock Every small farm needs a flat spade and a pointed spade among garden implements for digging. First on my list of items to purchase: a 25-foot and a 100-foot tape measure;...

They only hurt once, and that's when you buy them. “Those are worth their weight in gold,” he says. Secure and latch all trailer doors. “You can't be over-prepared when it comes to hauling your animals,” says Mark Cole, managing member of USRider,...

Garden Carts I've saved my most indispensable harvest tool for last: a sturdy, easy-to-push- (or pull) and-maneuver garden cart. Pike's carry-alls are crafted of pine and steam-bent oak, with birch side rods and a food-grade, PVC-coated wire mesh body...

One swing of a scythe can cut a swath 6 feet long by 4 inches wide—not exactly the efficiency of using a mower, but maybe it's not a piece of farm equipment that should be ruled out.

There's always a chance of a one-off score if you look at the right time—my wife and I once answered a “curb alert” notice for a free pickup truck cap. Just make sure not to get in over your head just because you can—we wanted those spring lambs,...

I'll admit it's nerve-wracking to leave pigs in a trailer overnight—they can move it around a bit, and the noisier ones may prompt a middle-of-the-night hog check—but we've never had one escape the metal box—and it's not for lack of trying.

Step 1 Use an angle grinder to completely remove the cracked weld. Avoid the most common welding problems: Mind your gas coverage while welding; avoid wind and breezes. This is caused by a travel speed that's too slow, excess wire-feed speed or insufficient...

Goats that live with sheep must be tagged or tattooed. And finally, before you embark on a trip across state lines, be sure you have the correct paperwork in hand. Mom and Dad often transport one or two sheep or goats in the back of their minivan, but...

If the stem has leaves below this branch point, your plant is most likely a trailer.are generally grown with a single, central crown, and any developing suckers are removed. If you want your plant to trail, you'll have to screw up your courage and remove...

I've got some tips on getting your trailer to shape up. Trailing African violets aren't any trickier to grow than their single-crowned counterparts, but grooming them can be a challenge.

For easy switching, I have one receiver hitch with a 2-inch ball and one with a 2 5/166-inch ball, so that I can swap them out by pulling the pin that holds them in place. When the vehicle is in park, it will stay put.

McNeal, a livestock specialist in the Department of Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences at Utah State University. This will help decrease stress and bolsters digestive motility while on the road.

Audrey PaviaKeeping farm animals in the city can be a real hoot. Even though there are 90 miles of trails in our urban farm community, it's nice to ride someplace new. Something, I reminded myself, I would not have seen if I'd slept in like I do most...

This method only works well with, however, and you'll need to be sure to remove any dead leaves to prevent rot.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Boston ivy control outdoors can be very challenging and many...

Rather, it is a thoughtful selection of gathering together those that will spend the winter closer to me under my protective custody.It is not an easy process. I remember the car trips to out of the way places to scout out new cultivars.I remember nursing...

Milagro has always ridden with a buddy on these things, and he's not a happy camper when he's by himself. California oaks and sycamores provided plenty of shade. Milagro and I have been on a number of North American Trail Ride Conference-sanctioned competitive...

You'll quickly discover the importance of good waist and shoulder straps. Fill it to its 5.3-gallon capacity, and you're carrying nearly 60 pounds. Quality matters. You can choose from manual, motorized and battery-powered spray systems with common capacities...

When it comes to building new fences, ATVs are even more useful. You'll also discover that when digging fence post holes, the amount of dirt you remove from the ground is rarely enough to fill the hole again, even once the post has been added.

Either way, make the pile sturdy enough to not fall on people or pets. If it isn't available in your area, spend some time with an experienced logger until you feel confident with the saw.

Year-round—they aren't letting winter get in the way of their crops at their Michigan farm. Those who purchase year-round subscriptions to Green Wagon Farm will be able to pick up their choice of beets, carrots, Daikon radishes, garlic, kale, onions...

Take some time to explore this useful search tool; it's a wonderful way to find just the plant or plant you're looking for!I hope you'll consider trying a girl-leafed African violet.

One in particular is named Chicken Little. She even looks in the window at me while I am on the computer. “Fort Knox called and asked if they could store their gold in our coop,” my husband joked.