Types Of Lowboy Trailers

Adding a few DIY upgrades to your hay wagon will not only make it more useful (and maybe even safer), but it's also a fun task for anyone who enjoys such projects. Instead, my father (who is much more skilled with construction projects than I am), fashioned...

Disadvantages to the fifth wheel include: higher profile than tag-along trailers; the hitch might limit use of the truck bed; the fifth wheel can't be towed by SUVs or vans; and the up-front cost (which tends to be significantly higher than acomparable...

If you're fond of DIY projects, this isn't a big deal, but be prepared to spend an hour or two on the assembly process. If you've used lawn mower carts in the past, share your experiences and insights on their advantages and disadvantages.

Granberg International 2. The Original Worm Ease achy muscles after shoveling snow and completing winter chores with the original Worm. A chainsaw milling attachment, a personal weather station and a body roller for sore muscles are among items our editors...

(Believe me: Been there, done that!) So I strongly recommend that you tackle the post-storm cleanup process as quickly as possible. It can be easy for busy farmers to say “I'll get to that later,” only to have grass grow up around fallen trees, making...

The tumbling units are attractive for folks with small yards and are easy to use; they generally yield useable compost the quickest, because they make mixing and aerating easy. It's one of the most environmentally friendly practices: reducing the waste...

The right kind of tires will perform and will last longer.” Cole says to replace tires every three to five years regardless of mileage, and always carry two spare tires. Look for dry rot on tires, uneven tire wear, overall tire wear and tire damage.“You've...

Carts Vermont manufactures the classic, plywood “Garden Way” cart in a variety of sizes ranging from a compact, 4-cubic-foot, 200-pound-capacity Model 16 to a brawny, 13.6-cubic-foot, 400-pound-capacity Model 26 workhorse; it also builds Model 20A...

The right square baler for your farm depends on how much acreage you bale. Broadcast seeders are ideal for planting cover crops, grasses and forages, but they aren't practical for garden crops that require rows or organization.

The first is that the economics of the farm supply store mirror other facets of American commerce in that you don't actually need much of what's on those shelves—sure, a certain product might make a chore easier, but if you don't have it, you're still...

Our team grew adept at wielding pushboards and muscling pigs through particleboard loading chutes, but it was never easy work, and we were often dead tired before we embarked on the hour-plus drive to the processor.

Welding wire: 4043 is a silicon alloy, which eases welding with good control of the weld puddle. This is caused by a travel speed that's too slow, excess wire-feed speed or insufficient voltage.

Adding bedding is important because dog- crate floors are slippery. That's because trailers are designed with their safety in mind, truck beds and vans aren't. They traveled in a covered goat tote in the back of our truck.

With trailing African violets, on the other hand, you want to encourage suckers to form multiple crowns for aIf you look closely at a trailer, you'll often see small suckers forming along the stem.

Firm up the potting mix around the stem and place in a high-humidity environment, just as for rooting a leaf. Removing larger, older leaves can let a lot of light down into the plant.

As an extra measure of safety, I spray painted the 2-inch hitch fluorescent orange as a reminder when hooking up the larger trailer. On the down side, they are more expensive and tend to have poor fuel economy; plus, that second pair of tires is expensive...

Be Water Wise A week prior to transporting animals, put a little bit of sports drink, such as Gatorade, or peppermint or lemon extract in their water. If you have to brake suddenly or take a sharp turn, the larger animals could accidentally step on the...

These develop into red or orange berries that persist well into winter.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Pick either a sunny, shady or a partially sunny location for growing firethorn shrubs.

When my friend Kathy told me she had entered two competitive trail rides, one on Saturday and one on Sunday, and asked me if I wanted to come along, I jumped at the chance. She somehow manages all these silly critters while working full-time, with no...

So pruning before the ivy starts to climb is always the best policy. Simply choose a few healthy shoots and use floral or hair pins to lock them into place, preventing them from creating trailers and climbing.

Plants should be brought indoors before heating systems are turned on and if the air is hot and dry, humidity can be provided from a thrift store bought humidifier placed in the room.Since the trailers are the bushiest they will also providean abundance...

Milagro and I have been on a number of North American Trail Ride Conference-sanctioned competitive trail rides , but this was the first one Milagro and I were attending alone. Regardless, on Saturday morning, we hit the trail alone.

The psi you want in your sprayer will depend on the application. By contrast, the 4-gallon Dramm sprayer weighs 11 pounds empty and less than 45 pounds filled—a nice compromise of some added weight for the convenience of no pumping.

For these projects, an ATV with a trailer can be an essential tool, allowing you to carry enough supplies for several hours of uninterrupted work. These small utilitarian vehicles have a lot of uses around the farm and are particularly well-suited to...

There's also a tool called the timber jack, which lifts a log off the ground and makes it much easier to cut to firewood lengths. It takes much less power than skidding and causes very light impact on the soil.

The Green Wagon Farm has extended its growing season through the use of “plastic-covered tunnels, two heated hoop houses and a refrigerated food storage trailer,” mlive.com reports.

Whether large or small, single-crowned or trailer, named hybrid or grocery store "find," their unique foliage will win your heart!Photos by Jill M Nicolaus. The thumbnail photo is of 'Silly Girl', a plant that went to my niece for her birthday.[1] Optimara...