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“What it comes down to is how much power you are putting to the blade. “With the motors we put on our rough-cut mowers, an ATV operator can often mow at higher ground speeds than a cutter mounted to or pulled behind a 40-horsepower tractor,” says...

Dump Bed : Manual or hydraulic, dump beds come in handy for cleaning stalls, hauling dirt, bedding and mulch, and a variety of landscape and small construction projects. Pug has a 6-wheel model that is articulated in the middle, to bend around trees and...

Attachment Considerations Is your quad up to the job? Pasture & Woodlot Attachments Large-scale land maintenance takes brute strength. Using an ATV or UTV to push, pull, carry or haul can be an ideal solution for hobby farms, but it's important to understand...

Give your farm machine an extra workout by putting it to use this winter to help clear snow. Snow plows come in a variety of sizes, and while a larger plow will allow you to clear more snow in less time (a benefit if you're plowing large areas), keep...

I could go on about the other specs, but you can check those out for yourself on the Honda Powersports website ). In order to grow our gardens, increase the head-count in our herds or start turning a profit on our former “hobby,” we need to have the...

Cons: Most snow blowers aren't very big, and using one for clearing large areas of snow (such as a lengthy farm driveway) takes a long time and is tiring as well as inefficient. You might not be able to get a powerful plow truck to all of these locations.

This is towing behind the vehicle with a trailer hooked to the rig via the 2-inch receiver hitch. If you are using your ATV mostly, then you will find that brush or garden sprayers , snow plows, and even rock pickers or reel mowers are available.

Timer function, single hose exhaust kit included, 4 casters for easy room to room movement, auto restart. No installation required, convenient full function temperature sensing remote control, ionizer function for healthier air environment, 3 speed cool/fan...

Tags attachment , Lists , snow-removal equipment , snowblower , snowplow Whether your farm usually experiences a light dusting or a heavy blizzard, you'll need the proper snow-removal equipment to keep your farm operating smoothly through the winter months.

Extended bars are also ideal for cutting curved logs and crotch ends to create structural arches or unique tabletops. Granberg has custom-made bars and milling attachments up to 8 feet long for extra-large-diameter timber.

Caring for and living off the land are at the forefront of farmers minds, and these pieces of equipment make doing both a whole lot easier. Fortunately, the development of simple, inexpensive tests makes it easy for anyone to test their own soil.

I still have to take down the cottonwood, perhaps with a chainsaw . However, there's a bright side to the dilemma: My oaks and walnuts, which were pushed to compete, are nearly as tall as the cottonwoods.

A farm surrounds our 3-acre lot. Farming isn't what it used to be, and I need to spend more time in cabs. All of that as he seemed to fly through the field at 8 to 10 mph. I do all sorts of things with my ATV , I borrow smaller tractors and equipment...

The reason he contacted me was I've written several stories about using that piece of equipment on my ATV. Where were we going to get parts? Unfortunately, the Groundhog is no longer being made, and the company that made it has closed its doors.

Plowing Fields If you want to turn your ATV or UTV into a miniature tractor, add a chisel plow or disc plow attachment to the rear of the machine. Carrying Firewood If you harvest firewood from your farm, you know that it can be difficult (or impossible)...

Filters Every time you change the oil on your ATV or UTV, replace the oil filter and air filter, as well. If you can't straighten one out so that it operates smoothly, immediately replace it.

This article first appeared in the March/April 2009 Hobby Farms. The next decision: What make and model of ATV to buy. I needed something that was dependable and low maintenance yet didn't require a second mortgage on the house.

It was too easy to lose track of such things in the crowded garden shed. One of the positive aspects of the new tool display is dirty tools will be front and center, begging for attention every time we step into the garage.

Dealing with this illogical mystery means bringing along extra dirt to pack into the hole and secure your fence posts firmly in place. For that reason, it's good to make a habit of traveling the perimeter of your pastures every so often to look for damage.

Buyers can pick from 8- and 30-gallon capacity tanks and single- or two-stage compressors as needed for particular applications. Picking the right generator for you is as much a matter of knowing yourself as it is understanding generators.

We need to get them to the right product.” Walk-behind Equipment Sometimes the right product is smaller than 25 horsepower. Discuss current and eventual needs and options with your dealer before making your final order.

With the rising price of gas, the inevitable news stories will remind us to check our tire pressure to save fuel. Then comes the real test. The fact is, of course, that this doesn't amount to the cost of a cup of coffee at a truckstop, much less a Starbucks...

If you trust their design why not let the pros do the deal whole-hog? Cyclops: Xevo 500 Hand-Held Light Ever wished for a powerful light to peer down to the back of the stalls, or evento help you track down a lost calf out in the pasture late at night?

Farm machinery is often asked to perform in dusty environments that can take a toll on any air filter and will require more frequent cleanings. Early Spring Wakeup Machines that have sat unused for several months over the winter might need quite a bit...

These are costly investments, and with all of their moving parts, they require maintenance, so it's important to be confident that you'll use your baler before you write your check.

A 1/2-inch-square wire mesh secured to the vehicle frame will keep out predators but allow waste to drop. This floor reduces the time you have to spend doing messy clean-up, too. Rachael Brugger 5.

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