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A snow blower, a snow plow (or both) can help keep your farm operational during snow season. Cons: A small plow truck (or an ATV/UTV with a snow plow attachment ) might have trouble moving large amounts of wet, heavy snow, in which case a slow, methodical...

This makes your machine that much more valuable, and it can serve many purposes until you get that first tractor. Many models will not only haul heavy loads but pull small plows, run ground turning equipment and can even be used to run fence lines.

Vacuum Cleaner : This attachment doubles as a street sweeper, and is a useful choice for estates or livestock facilities that must keep their public or work areas spotless. For backcountry users, the appeal of a multi-use vehicle is its versatility, functionality...

The quad needs at least a 400-cc engine, depending on the application. The simplest one is a bracket that holds a one-person gas-powered earth auger and lowers it straight down into the ground with a winch.

Because chances are good that you already own a lawn tractor or ATV/UTV, enhancing your machine with an attachment can be an appealing option. If snowfall in your area is typically light, fluffy and not very deep, plowing it with a lawn mower or ATV won't...

I had good intentions of walking the acreage and chopping out the cottonwoods or cutting them with my Stihl string trimmer equipped with a blade. I also bought a device for my ATV to grub out larger saplings.

Ironically, while I write about large-scale agriculture all the time, I seldom get the chance to experience how technology has changed large commercial operations. Hundreds of acres of corn and soybeans, plus more of pasture and woods .

<< 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. He had purchased a used Groundhog (all hydraulic) loader for his ATV.

Plowing Snow If you live in an area that receives winter snowfall, your ATV or UTV might be able to help you keep your driveway clear. Spreading Seeds With a spreader attachment mounted on the rear of your ATV or UTV, you can make quick work of distributing...

A fouled or corroded plug indicates an engine problem—fuel mixture, timing or running hot—so it would be a good idea to take the machine to a mechanic for a check-up. ATVs and UTVs are workhorses around many small farms, providing off-road transportation;...

Fortunately, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) can make it much easier to build and fix fences. When it comes to building new fences, ATVs are even more useful. Let The ATV Carry The Load For simple fence repairs, you might only need a hammer and a few nails,...

It's great for all kinds of jobs, but it really shines at moving snow. So of course, with a snow fall coming and a stiff north wind promising drifts, the loader stopped working. That became apparent when I started pricing replacements.

There's a lot to be said for keeping things simple. When the leaves are falling in 70- and 80-degree weather like they are this year, we have to store the leaves for a week or two or three.

More common are the 5- to 7-foot rotary cutters that require 20- to 100-horsepower tractors. Today, they can easily trail behind a tractor, UTV or ATV . I pull my 44-inch wide, Kunz AcrEase rough-cut mower behind my 500cc Honda Foreman.

So give it a quick check before a hot day of long hours. If everything looks good, check the psi—it's probably low after all winter—and inflate it to the manual's recommendation.

However, I soon realized my needs as a hobby farmer were considerably different from that of the mixed livestock and crop farm where I had grown up. The three hydraulic cylinders give it down pressure, vital for digging, and deliver tilt control of the...

I also dismantled (with my biggest hammer) several sets of shelves installed 10 years ago. Next week … the cleaning! << More Shop Talk >> Tags garage , garden tools , Jim Ruen , workshop

Winter conditions can be harsh on the farm, but your winter chores don't have to be. View the slideshow below to find the best plow, snowblower, ATV attachment or other equipment to help relieve your snow burden.

Its Alaskan MKIII works with chain-saw bars 24 inches or longer, while the Alaskan Small Log Milling Attachment works with bars of 20 inches or shorter. “Portable sawmills aren't for the faint of heart, but they are a tool a good woodworker can use...

From grinding up tree branches and shredding leaves into tiny pieces, leaf shredders and wood chippers not only reduce the size of waste piles, they also transform them into material that can be put to good use.

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.

Look for the peak motor-starting kVA rating when evaluating a generator. Motorized appliances, such as freezers, refrigerators and air conditioners—anything that has a pump or compressor—require two to four times the running watts just to start.

Test drive a tractor with the type of transmission you're considering to be sure you are comfortable with it and what it offers. Buying new or even used four-wheel equipment to do a small acreage can be cost prohibitive.

Too much air can be a problem, too. I recently bought a digital tire gauge, in part because pen-type gauge readings are increasingly inaccurate the lower the tire psi. The fact is, of course, that this doesn't amount to the cost of a cup of coffee at...

With this quality product mounted on the rear rack of your ATV, your spraying jobs along the fence line or around the barn can be completed quickly with a horizontal throw of 35 feet.

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.

Keep an eye on your vehicle's tires. Rachael Brugger 5. This makes it easy to access water for the chickens; otherwise, you'll find yourself running hoses and hauling buckets to reach your birds.