Best Cargo Trailers

I put two on each side: one near the front of the wagon (about a foot away from the front of the deck) and one right down the middle. Its one of the farm tools for which I'm most thankful .

What about maintenance; do you have time and skill to do it yourself, or will you have it done by someone else? Too much tongue weight for the hitch system can cause the front of the truck to lift up, possibly resulting in suspension or drivetrain damage...

If you've used lawn mower carts in the past, share your experiences and insights on their advantages and disadvantages. That said, these carts are better suited to some tasks than others.

The Mini Mill is a compact milling attachment for your chainsaw that lets you cut logs into lumber or beams. Tractor Supply Co. This story originally appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of Hobby Farms.

Instead, grab a metal bow rake and gather the hundreds (or thousands) of bits into piles, which can then be scooped up in large amounts and placed on your wagon. Start by bringing a large wagon to each area where you'll work—for smaller jobs, I like...

The fat tires, light weight and low center of gravity make these units easy on the land. They are also animal resistant, reducing worries about rodents and other unwanted visitors .

Use a snap hook or carabineer to prevent accidental opening. Although your vehicle may pull and stop the trailer, in an emergency situation, the tow vehicle needs to mange the weight and the forces put upon it by the trailer, and not let the trailer take...

Fruit is picked undamaged with this device and it almost makes fruit picking fun! Ames' lightweight, basket-style Fruit Picker's bent-wire fingers are designed to coax apples, oranges, plums, peaches, avocadoes and more from trees.

Square balers are available in various sizes. Cultivator AgriLife Today/Flickr Cultivators are used for—you probably already guessed this—soil cultivation. As versatile as these pieces of farm equipment are, a tractor is a pretty common-sense purchase...

While craigslist is hardly a well-kept secret, the boon it can be to the budget of struggling farmers is worth pointing out. Wood, for example, is amply available, and you can sometimes score a free building or fencing if you're willing to disassemble...

We typically introduce the trailer a few weeks before the scheduled slaughter date and, as we deliver our litters in batches of two or three, reinstall the trailer upon return from the processor.

The aluminum should appear bright and shiny indicating that the dull oxide layer is completely removed. Check the contact tip at the gun's nozzle. This repair on 3/16-inch aluminum is being made with .030-diameter 4043 aluminum wire, a voltage setting...

Requirements vary from species to species and state to state, so check with your vet to know what IDs and papers your animals need. Sheep must be wearing USDA-approved scrapie ear tags, or if they're micro-chipped, you must have your own micro-chip reader...

You'll be charmed by their unique beauty!Move your mouse over images and links for more information.Thanks to begoniacrazii, M3rma1d, and Hilbilly_Gran for their photos of 'Teeny Bopper'.

Removing larger, older leaves can let a lot of light down into the plant. I've got some tips on getting your trailer to shape up. Trailing African violets would be fun to enter in a show, both because they're more unusual and because their multiple crowns...

Since this new visitor is still somewhat of a mystery to entomologists, the need to document expanding ranges and habits gives home gardeners the opportunity to participate in the future control of the species.

Often this cargo area is a wooden box, but we opted for a flatbed to allow for more versatility. It's an old design from northern Europe, where the cargo area sits between the rider and the front wheel.

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. This is towing behind the vehicle with a trailer hooked to the rig via the 2-inch receiver hitch.

So, this past weekend I loaded up Milagro and took him to a competitive trail ride. I'd never hauled a horse trailer before, so that was my first challenge. Soon enough, his dream of a riding buddy came true.

Schuenemann and the Schooner Rouse SimmonsWisconsin Historical Society: New Findings on the Fate of the Christmas Tree Ship But tales of Chicago's Christmas tree ship tradition and of one popular sea captain in particular have become part of Chicago Christmas...

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. For towing a gross weight of 2 tons or less, you can get by with a two-wheel-drive,...

Separate Large & Small Animals Because you'll be traveling with large and small animals, panel off the larger animals from the smaller ones for protection. Move the farm and take your animals with you with these travel safety tips.

Make sure you have ventilation for humidity and temperature control. The spring water will maintain a constant temperature in the building year-round. Coolers can be kept outside, topped with hay or a blanket, or moved to a garage in order to adjust and...

Apavia By Audrey Pavia, Urban Farm Contributing Editor Monday, February 21, 2011 Photo by Audrey Pavia I had to laugh at the stark difference in size between Dan and Milagro on their way home from riding the High Desert.

However, I do want to touch on the compactness of this vehicle. However, there comes a point when some of us are ready to take the plunge. Get more farm-equipment buying tips from HobbyFarms.com: UTV Buyer's Guide Tractor Buyer's Guide Rough Cut Mowers...

So pruning before the ivy starts to climb is always the best policy. Lots of gardeners are attracted to the stately beauty of Boston ivy (), but controlling this hardy plant can be a challenge both indoors and in the garden.

I will have to make decisions about protecting these tender tropicals from first frost. This method is best achieved in warmer weather to give the plant a chance to sprout new roots before being brought indoors.