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Harrowing Fields Take the next step toward preparing your fields for crops with a harrow attachment. Mowing Grass Move over, riding mower: ATVs and UTVs are entering the lawn care market.

Generally, if they appear in good condition and the engine is running smoothly, there is no need to replace them, but it's a good idea to have an extra set, especially if you will be depending on your vehicle in remote places.

First and foremost should be your preference for solo or group hunting, which can determine if you would want an ATV or multi-passenger side-by-side. ATVs Hunters who prefer going out in groups can get a two-up ATV that allows you an additional person...

Little did I know that those souped-up golf carts were the forerunners of the modern day farm utility vehicle. Plus, as long as you have access to a power outlet, they never run out of fuel.

Not ready to buy a tractor yet? A receiver hitch is a versatile attachment that is either welded or bolted to the frame so that the quad can pull without causing any damage. They often show up at auctions, but you'll be bidding against people who just...

Snow Plow Vs. Snowblower If simply plowing the snow into a pile won't work, which could be the case if clearing a path to you barn door, don't worry—you can also purchase snow blower attachments that will slice through the snow with an auger and blow...

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,...

In fact, as I write this, there's more than a foot of snow on the ground. After all, we can't let the daily farm activities grind to a halt because we can't move around through the snow—we need to keep paths cleared so we can keep things running smoothly.

Let's say you need to inspect a fence line or wrangle a lost head of cattle. Some of these usable implements come in packages combining two or more tools in one towable unit. Not only do these vehicles provide shelter from the elements but with the combination...

Here's our guide with seasonal checklists that will help you keep small machines such as ATVs and UTVs running smoothly. This could include maintenance on accessory items such as buckets, winches and snowplows.

Fortunately, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) can make it much easier to build and fix fences. These small utilitarian vehicles have a lot of uses around the farm and are particularly well-suited to assisting with fence construction and repair.

PTO-powered generators would seem ideal for farm use.They eliminate the need and cost of a dedicated motor. “A very high peak motor-starting kVA rating lets you use a smaller generator to power up multiple high-start-up motors,” says Tydrich.

Tractor, ATV or two-wheel walk-behind—the right workhorse for your farm is out there. The fact is, a walk-behind can do things and go places a larger tractor can't, but on many farms, there is application for both.

Will I remember to use it? Too much air can be a problem, too. While I've always used the information on the side of the tire, Michelin says to follow the car maker's recommendation.

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?

Meanwhile, I'm reminded of the importance of incidental conversations at trade shows and elsewhere. << More Shop Talk >> Tags atv , Jim Ruen , snow He advised me to make sure it had a high temperature override.

Tags Jim Ruen , mulching , raking leaves , tarp Of them all, I like the tarp the best. We gather them up and run them through a shredder for mulching perennials before winter. When the leaves are falling in 70- and 80-degree weather like they are this...

The slip clutch is next most important. Pulling into a field or pasture overgrown with brambles and brush with a hay mower is a recipe for damage. To further confuse the situation, a rotary cutter powered by a dedicated 18-horsepower motor and pulled...

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.

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. There is something almost magical about pulling a fresh-sawn board away from a log after running it through...

From meters that test the pH, sunlight and moisture levels to more complex kits that test for nitrogen and phosphorus, there are options for everyone, a far cry from the days when such simple tests didn't exist.

I needed something that was dependable and low maintenance yet didn't require a second mortgage on the house. I spent hours scouring user remarks on the Internet before I ever walked into a showroom.

After years of using a corner of our unheated car garage for a workshop, I am in the process of making a change. With the addition of a hoop building to store the ATV , leaf shredder, lawn mower and accessories, it was time to rearrange other things as...

Replace Floor with Wire Screen The beauty of having a movable chicken pen is the ability to fertilize various areas of your farm. Weld a hitch ball or pin receiver to the vehicle so you can pull it with your draft horses, farm truck, ATV or tractor.

Seed Drills David Wright/Flickr Seed drills are tractor attachments that insert seeds into the ground with minimal soil disturbance. For farmers approaching 10 acres of vegetables, a waterwheel or other tractor-pulled transplanter might be worth a look.

A new set of hydraulic cylinders for my ATV-mounted loader showed up on my doorstep today. It will protect against problems, and if signs of chafing or abrasion appear, the wrap is easier (and cheaper) to replace than the hose.

Take an inventory of your supplies, and see if you need to repair anything or purchase new items. Check Tire Air Pressure It's not uncommon for the tires on vehicles, including tractors, trailers and wagons, to lose pressure during the winter and be low...