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 in mind that a larger plow also means your machine will be pushing more weight, which is harder...
On the farm, dealing with all this snow requires some machinery. The question is: do you need a snow blower, a snow plow or both? The season officially began a few days ago, but on my northern Wisconsin farm, it has been here to stay for the better part...
Groundwork Polaris So digging a little deeper (pun intended) with the use of an ATV or UTV on the farm is just as easy as searching for implements to attach to the front or rear of the machines.
If he does suggest replacing the unit, I'll be a slightly more informed buyer, thanks to a recent conversation I had at the Sioux Falls Farm Show. It seems that 12-volt pumps have a tendency to burn out if heavily used.
Life is good when it's simple, and it doesn't get any simpler than this. Tags Jim Ruen , mulching , raking leaves , tarp At our place, leaves are raw product. Of them all, I like the tarp the best.
The slip clutch is next most important. “Wider-cut mowers are a better choice for broad expanses.” When it comes to wide cut, you could go with a 20-foot flex-wing cutter from Land Pride that requires a 260-horsepower tractor.
My 8-acres of forest—planted to oak, black walnut, elm and ash—has filled in with more than its share of cottonwood and box elder. A few years passed, the cottonwoods grew 8 to 10 feet in places, and now cutting them out will be a lot tougher.
When my brother and his son invited me to ride along in the field the other day, I jumped at the opportunity. Boy, was I in for an education. << More Shop Talk >> Tags combine , farm , farming , Jim Ruen
<< More Shop Talk >> Tags atv , Jim Ruen So what happened to my friend? Where were we going to get parts? How much this has changed hit home today when I received an email from a stranger.
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...
Battery The battery may also be the source of aggravation. Lubrication Almost every moving part of your ATV or UTV will require lubrication of some sort. Use a battery maintainer to keep it topped off.
Tags attachment , Lists , snow-removal equipment , snowblower , snowplow View the slideshow below to find the best plow, snowblower, ATV attachment or other equipment to help relieve your snow burden.
The Small Log Milling Attachment and Mini-Mill from Granberg only set me back about $250, and both fit the 18-inch bar of my Stihl 029 chain saw. Portable Chain-saw Mill Granberg International has been turning chain saws into portable sawmills for almost...
Fortunately, the development of simple, inexpensive tests makes it easy for anyone to test their own soil. It's impossible to overstate how helpful leaf shredders and wood chippers can be on a hobby farm, where utilizing all available resources is a worthy...
Both had the power I needed and were rated well by users. An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) seemed to be the best answer. It offers maximum-performance or maximum-torque continuously variable transmission (CVT) settings, each with high and low ranges, and...
Thanks to lots of steel nails and liquid nail, they were as solid as the day they were put in place. Boy, did it! Over the years, huge mouse nests had been built behind the panels.
For that reason, it's good to make a habit of traveling the perimeter of your pastures every so often to look for damage. When it comes to fences that have already been built, in many cases, damage can be easy to repair if it's caught and addressed sooner...
There are many generator options available, from tractor PTO-powered and gas- and diesel-powered portable generators to permanently installed standby generators powered by propane or natural gas.
Conventional two-wheel drive, front-wheel assist or full-time four-wheel drive impact fuel use, maintenance needs and tractor capabilities in the field. Test drive a tractor with the type of transmission you're considering to be sure you are comfortable...
Then comes the real test. Because I run my ATV at pressures of 14 pounds and less depending on use, I needed more accuracy. My next step is to take it to my mechanic and test it against his more accurate gauges.
This stable tool also features an aircraft-grade aluminum handle to successfully lift those heavier loads. If you choose, Sand Creek can also arrange professionals to erect the structure for you.
Take care and enjoy your machines. Check UTV Drive Belt: Many UTVs are belt-driven, and this belt should be examined and replaced as needed. Sharpen Blades: For lawn tractors, start off the mowing season with sharp blades to give your property a clean...
You want one that has the right amount of horsepower and the right hitch rating for the work you plan to do with it. Expected Price: If you're handy with tools, you can build your own wagon using mostly found materials for a few hundred dollars.
Add a Power Source As your chicken vehicle gets farther from your farm buildings, you'll wish you had a power source. If possible, mount your nest boxes on the outside of the vehicle so the hens can access them from the inside and you can access them...
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