If you’re wondering how to rent a small hay baler, look no further. This post has everything you need to know for a successful season. What Equipment Do I Need to Make Hay? Although you can certainly cut, rake, and bale hay by hand, it is far easier to use mechanized equipment that will take … Read more
Are you wondering how to pick up hay without a baler – or even if it can be done in the first place? The quick answer is yes! You can do all kinds of things with hay without a hay baler – here’s what you need to know. What Do Farmers Use to Pick Up … Read more
If you’ve ever driven by a field filled with fluffy bales of hay, you might be wondering, “why are hay bales left in fields?” Although it sometimes just comes down to timing – the farmer is in the process of picking up bales but hasn’t made it around to all of them yet – there … Read more
I honestly don’t know what I’d do without pliers! They are an incredibly useful hand tool, perfect for a variety of jobs, from cutting or stripping wire to holding or tightening bolts. There is an extensive range of different types of pliers, and we’ll look at some of them and their uses here. What do … Read more
Most commonly known as a wrench in the United States, a spanner is a metal device most often used for tightening and loosening nuts and bolts. There are a multitude of different types, many of which have specific jobs. In this article, we will look at what a spanner or wrench is, the different types, … Read more
Hornets and wasps tend to nest in places you don’t want them. Garages, barns, parked cars, and even heavy machinery. Hay balers have plenty of space that draws those pesky hornets and wasps. So, it’s only right to find a way to get rid of the current nests and ensure no others come creeping in! … Read more
A wrecking bar is a tool that has a long metal shaft and various shaped ends depending on its type and use. They come in a wide range of sizes, from under a foot to over 5 feet in length. In this article, we will look at the different types of wrecking bars and their … Read more
If your skid steer gets stuck in mud or snow, you have a few options to get it out. You can tow it out with another vehicle or equipment like a tractor. Another option is to use the bucket attachment to wiggle the skid steer out of the muck. If you have a cable or … Read more
Employed skid steer operators make between $30,000 and $40,000 a year depending on location. The average hourly rate is $17. As an independent contractor, however, you could charge much more for skid steer work. Some skid steer owners charge as much as $100 per hour just to clear snow or brush. Of course, you are … Read more
While loading a skid steer onto a trailer, proper planning and analysis is essential to prevent tipping, slipping and other accidents. Many heavy equipment operators treat loading equipment onto trailers as routine. But it is a hazardous job that can result in injuries and even fatalities as this Department of Energy report points out. In … Read more
Bobcat is the most popular skid steer brand. So popular that many people refer to skid steers generally as Bobcats. But it’s not the only high quality and reliable skid steer in the market. Other proven brands include Caterpillar, JCB, Case, John Deere, New Holland and Kubota. These are companies that make lots of other … Read more
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