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Most of these implements use the sheer weight of the vehicle to assist in cutting earth. If hauling weight is your game, then you have a machine like the Kawasaki Mule Pro-FX in gas or diesel burning format that can hold three people and haul 1,000 pounds...

I once co-managed a polo club in a resort community that enjoyed an inexhaustible supply of used golf carts. Of course, with six tires, you have a 50 percent higher chance of getting a flat tire, and two extra tires to replace when they go bald.

Using an ATV or UTV to push, pull, carry or haul can be an ideal solution for hobby farms, but it's important to understand the limitations. A receiver hitch is a versatile attachment that is either welded or bolted to the frame so that the quad can pull...

Because chances are good that you already own a lawn tractor or ATV/UTV, enhancing your machine with an attachment can be an appealing option. But plowing snow with these machines isn't quite as simple as attaching a plow and heading off down your driveway—here...

However, there's a bright side to the dilemma: My oaks and walnuts, which were pushed to compete, are nearly as tall as the cottonwoods. << More Shop Talk >> Tags cottonwood , deer damage , forest , oaks , trees , walnuts

All of that as he seemed to fly through the field at 8 to 10 mph. What I don't do is spend time in large tractor or combine cabs. << More Shop Talk >> Tags combine , farm , farming , Jim Ruen

What about service? Unfortunately, the Groundhog is no longer being made, and the company that made it has closed its doors. So what happened to my friend? He had purchased a used Groundhog (all hydraulic) loader for his ATV.

It will let you start cultivating your fields to prepare them for planting crops or a garden. With a plow attachment and the right accessories, such as tire chains, wheel weights and sandbags, an ATV or UTV can be surprisingly effective at plowing snow.

Clean up the ATV before taking it in. Too tight, and you risk breaking the chain. If your machine has an automatic transmission or hydrostatic drive, keep them topped off, and check the reservoir for hydraulic brakes if your vehicle has them.

If you have spent any amount of time working with fences , you know they require a lot of time and effort to construct, as well as a lot of attention and maintenance to remain in working order.

You never know when you'll learn something that will save you money or make you money down the road. It wouldn't be the first time he saved me money. << More Shop Talk >> Tags atv , Jim Ruen , snow

I used to use a smaller tarp, grab all four corners and throw it over my shoulder. Tags Jim Ruen , mulching , raking leaves , tarp We gather them up and run them through a shredder for mulching perennials before winter.

Trailing cutters may be PTO-powered or have their own gas engines. Land Pride even makes a hydraulic-motor-powered cutter that mounts on the loader arms of a skid steer. Picking the size and style that is right for you requires considerable thought.

ATV and UTV users riding in dusty conditions should be extra cautious, checking the air filter perhaps daily. This could include maintenance on accessory items such as buckets, winches and snowplows.

After spending hours on the Internet exploring tools and options, I found the final link in my chain of decisions: Concord Equipment offers the Groundhog, a hydraulic loader for ATVs. Most ATV loaders rely on a winch for limited vertical lift, but the...

Our 8- by 12-foot garden shed will soon be my workshop. I also dismantled (with my biggest hammer) several sets of shelves installed 10 years ago. With the addition of a hoop building to store the ATV , leaf shredder, lawn mower and accessories, it was...

Check out the snow-removal equipment on the market in 2012 that can help speed up the process. Tags attachment , Lists , snow-removal equipment , snowblower , snowplow Whether your farm usually experiences a light dusting or a heavy blizzard, you'll need...

When trees have to be removed or have fallen, homeowners and municipalities alike can face costly chipping or landfill fees. When storms hit, there are often no workers to handle downed trees, much less sawmills that will take them.

Hay Balers Peter Mooney/Flickr Imagine trying to harvest and store hay without being able to bale it! Until hay balers with knot-tying devices became accessible in the late 1930s, harvested hay was kept in loose stacks created by dedicated workers with...

Canopy, Kubota D1105E-E4-UV diesel, 24.8HP, variable hydro transmission, Hi-Low Range Shifter, 4WD, 25x10-12 tires, power steering, diff lock, hydro lift dump box, front windshield, canopy cover, 2,061 lbs.

“A large appliance or farm equipment may not require a lot of wattage to run but will need it for the start-up.” Portable Generators Generator options include portable or standby.

My pull-behind rough-cut mower works as well behind my ATV as it does behind a compact tractor. “It helps to know the number of acres and how often and how hard the equipment will be used.

Too much air can be a problem, too. Overinflated tires are more easily damaged by potholes or debris in the road. Because I run my ATV at pressures of 14 pounds and less depending on use, I needed more accuracy.

This stable tool also features an aircraft-grade aluminum handle to successfully lift those heavier loads. All rack mounting gear is included with the kit. The new Wave Fork by Noble Outfitters is a simple tool to make the dirty work a little less stressful.

Canopy, Kubota D1105E-E4-UV diesel, 24.8HP, variable hydro transmission, Hi-Low Range Shifter, 4WD, 25x10-12 tires, power steering, diff lock, hydro lift dump box, front windshield, canopy cover, 2,061 lbs.

Trunks especially make watertight, chicken-free storage for things like feed, grit and tools. 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 from the outside via a hinged...

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