Utv Attachments

These vehicles are also a little more capable when you consider the 4WD and 4WD Differential lock options on both types of machine. These off-road vehicles are not just for leisure, and many are built with the ranch hand or farmer in mind.

“If you are mainly concerned with transportation on flat ground, and carrying a little bit of cargo like a bale of hay or a few sacks of feed, then 2-wheel drive is probably a good way to go,” says Jensen.

Wand sprayers position the spray directly where needed and are well-suited to brush and tree work. Mowing, brush clearing and heavy lifting are typically tasks for 150-plus horsepower tractors and crawlers, but with some clever attachments, ATVs and UTVs...

But plowing snow with these machines isn't quite as simple as attaching a plow and heading off down your driveway—here are a few things to keep in mind. While snow can be cleared with a snowblower , plow truck or even an old-fashioned snow shovel, there's...

While I made a few attempts at the job, other projects always had a higher priority. Had I planted my trees in rows, I could have simply mowed the errant seedlings, but my trees were broadcast seeded and grew the old fashioned way: where they wanted.

Writing about large and small farm machinery , agricultural technology and all sorts of farm inputs is what I do. Hundreds of acres of corn and soybeans, plus more of pasture and woods.

How much this has changed hit home today when I received an email from a stranger. If you Google “Groundhog loader,” you get 4,500 listings. And what were we going to do about that missing page in the manual—you know, the one that had the part that...

Plowing Fields If you want to turn your ATV or UTV into a miniature tractor, add a chisel plow or disc plow attachment to the rear of the machine. You name it! 4. In addition to helping you cart supplies and tools to and from the building site, if you're...

If the brakes chatter, grab or feel soft, take the wheels off and check the pads, drums and/or rotors for wear, and replace if necessary. It destroys some plastics commonly used in carburetors and fuel lines, and it can leave a residue if left to sit...

If you've constructed large pastures with a lot of fencing, you know that erecting a fence can be a difficult and time-consuming task, and you also know that making repairs and keeping your fencing in good shape can be equally challenging.

What I didn't realize when I bought the loader four years ago was that the pump accounted for roughly 25 percent of the total cost. The problem with a labor saver is when they don't work, you hate to go back to doing without.

When the corners are pulled together, the sides curl up around the leaves and every leaf stays where it belongs. In the past, I've used my pickup, a cart behind the ATV and even a small tarp, depending on the distance to be moved.

With a rough-cut mower, you often can't see what you are getting into, like a post or mound you are going over.” He points out that either a slip clutch or a shear pin override will protect the gearbox.

This is a big job but an important one. Individual machines won't necessarily require all of these tasks, but some springtime chores could include the following. To that end, proper maintenance is key.

However, I soon realized my needs as a hobby farmer were considerably different from that of the mixed livestock and crop farm where I had grown up. This article first appeared in the March/April 2009 Hobby Farms.

It was too easy to lose track of such things in the crowded garden shed. 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 well.

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.

Their metal frameworks added only a few pounds to the chain saw's total weight. Chain saws, depending on their power head, can be adapted to two-man milling rigs with extended bars.

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.

Buyers can pick from 8- and 30-gallon capacity tanks and single- or two-stage compressors as needed for particular applications. Avoiding these problems, as well as powering modern amenities, such as fresh water, are all reasons to install your own emergency...

Shuttle options that let you quickly move between reverse and forward without clutching are worth their weight in gold if you're using a front-end loader all day. “Working up to 3 acres of crops or mowing 10 acres of hay with our mid- to upper-size...

Overinflated tires are more easily damaged by potholes or debris in the road. A much bigger reason for proper tire inflation is life of the tire and safety. Underinflating tires by only 6 psi can reduce tire tread life by 25 percent and lead to tire failure.

It's sculpted with an ergonomically designed rubberized grip to ensure you keep a good hold on the light. Cyclops built the Xevo 500 using a high-power Luxeon M LED that has a burn time of 105 minutes using six energizer batteries, which translates into...

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.

If you lock up your birds at night, provide water inside the structure; if they are free-ranging at all times, it will be easier for you and just as convenient for them to have the waterers located outside.

Not buying rust or junk. John Deere 49 Backhoe attachment kit. Must be in good operating condition with no leaks if used. Must include all mounting hardware, manuals and instructions.