Farm Equipment Manufacturers

We all know that cars need oil to keep them running smoothly, and farm equipment like tractors, ATVs, and other motorized equipment are no different. Once the new filter is in place, fill the engine back up with oil, and you should be good to go.

When this happens, it's time to bring in heavy machinery! A regular lawnmower or a hand-pushed mower will easily eat through the thin, delicate stems of the fresh growth and will get close enough to the ground that it won't leave behind any stems.

One of my routine farming projects is my ongoing quest to keep young trees from invading my fields. Much larger and more powerful mowers are also an option in some cases—for example, a mower pulled behind a large tractor.

Plus, reloading the staples is as easy as opening the unit and sliding a new row of staples into place. A staple gun is a useful tool to have around your farm. In case you're not familiar with this tool, a staple gun (such as this one ) is a small, handheld...

<< More Shop Talk >> Tags Jim Ruen , tools I fixed one up with wood handles, and when I get a chance, I'll do the same with the others. When lifted back into place, the panel ends rest against the top plate of the shed wall.

Once you've evaluated your needs, talk to local blacksmiths and metal workers. For those who are intrigued by the idea of having their own working anvil, there are multiple other options …

If you don't have at least one sprayer in your equipment shed, you likely will soon. I prefer metal tips and wands for durability. My 4-gallon, non-motorized, Hudson Bak-Pak sprayer weighs in at 8 pounds empty and 40 pounds filled.

With Thanksgiving Day just around the corner, the season of turkeys and parades and giving thanks is upon us, and there's no better time of year for counting blessings. Hay Wagons While not exactly a “tool” in the truest sense of the word (they're...

This protection actually serves two purposes if you're working in the shade or on the edge of a forest during the summer months: This is where mosquitoes and other annoying bugs tend to lurk, and a long-sleeved shirt can help keep you from getting bitten.

<< More Shop Talk >> Tags buying tools , Jim Ruen , price Take care of one, and it will be something to pass down to future generations. When it comes to tools that are high-use and high-wear, quality and dependability trump price every time.

Allow me to explain. Snow is surprisingly heavy, particularly when it's wet from melting on a warm day. I believe some farm tools can be used for jobs other than their intended purposes.

Modern measuring wheels with digital odometers can tell you exactly how far the wheel has traveled, displayed in inches, feet, yards, meters—you name it. However, a measuring wheel of such great size does offer a distinct advantage for farmers.

But as useful as wire cutters might be, bolt cutters are even better. As an example, on my farm there are several very old barbed wire fences that I've been working to take down. Earlier this spring, I was constructing a large garden fence using mesh...

Either way, it has served a purpose. They are slightly beat up, whether I bought them new or used , but like an old shoe, they feel comfortable. I took it home and set it on my workbench.

I expected it to fall straight ahead. No forward movement could be observed at all. I trimmed away lower branches and made the prerequisite cuts, taking out a large wedge across the face of the tree.

Some small aerators are designed to be pushed by hand, while others are designed to be towed behind a lawn tractor. Generally speaking, people prefer plug aerators to spike aerators, though it depends to some extent on the lawn soil type.

His small round baler (patented in 1910) revolutionized haying, making it a lower cost, far less labor-intensive operation. The New Holland 66 cost a mere $1,850 (the 77 model ran nearly $2,500).

You might be surprised at how useful they prove to be—they're among my favorite tools! But locking pliers have other uses too. The exact point at which the pliers go from “open” to “locked” is adjustable, allowing you to lock them on to items...

No switches or triggers to disengage. After brushing up on tools and motors during my tool-shopping expedition, I spent some time on the web looking at my options and reading reviews for angle grinders.

To be honest, I am not a fan of ice, and I'm certain many hobby farmers feel the same way. Ice scrapers ( like this one ) can be quite heavy, but that's a good thing—their weight gives them the power to chip and crack through the toughest ice.

Maintain a Steady Speed When transporting heavy loads, you'll find that maintaining a steady speed helps, particularly if you're pulling the sled behind an ATV, UTV or a truck. A large sled can be a great tool for hobby farmers in the winter, allowing...

First and foremost, they're a must-have tool when replacing fence posts . Digging bars are good for more than just digging—just like any good farm tool, they serve multiple functions.

Having a lightweight, hand-pulled yard cart can save you some wear and tear on your land. Ice Scraper While it would be nice if snow could melt in a single day and speedily usher in spring, this is rarely the case.

If your yard cart has 10-inch tires, then obviously buying a 13-inch replacement wheel will not work—if it fits at all (which could be doubtful), you'll be left with a crooked cart that will be difficult or impossible to use.

Build More Brick Walkways In a series of Hobby Farms articles throughout 2017, I described how I located a pile of old bricks hidden in the dirt and debris beside a pine tree on my farm.

Rough terrains also call for tough construction: Although a stamped-deck mower will likely suffice for many residential property owners, fabricated (aka manufactured) decks are recommended for harder-to-mow properties.

High speeds are great for cutting steel or concrete or buffing a surface, but removing a welding bead or smoothing a concrete face calls for a lighter touch. High torque at slow speeds can be helpful to keep from marring the rest of the surface.