Deals for the farm, ranch & shop
Farm shop inventions, “made-it-myself” ideas and time-saving tips from farmers and ranchers, in every issue.
Indiana farmer Jason Mauck plants soybeans in the gaps between strips of winter wheat, then harvests the wheat with a draper head fitted with crop-lifter brackets and shop-made PVC deflectors that push the beans down and out of the way. He says his relay soybeans beat his monocrop beans by two bushels per acre last year.
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Westendorf Manufacturing's Dual Changer attaches to a loader bucket or pallet forks and lifts, carries and positions heavy dual tractor tires for mounting and removal. The Iowa company says changing a set of duals takes less than 5 minutes.
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Hanging galvanized feeder with a wide pan for backyard and farm flocks.
Cordless variable-speed grease gun for keeping tractor, mower and implement fittings greased.
Mobile steel rack that holds three saddles and rolls around the tack room or barn aisle.
Plug-in 12V inflator with auto shutoff that rides in the truck for topping off car and pickup tires.
Four 1,000 lb. capacity ratchet straps for securing loads in the pickup bed or on a trailer.
Budget trickle charger and maintainer for keeping equipment batteries ready over winter.
30-ton welded bottle jack for lifting heavy trucks, trailers and farm equipment.
Quiet gas or propane inverter generator with CO alert for tools, chargers and backup power.
Heavy 8 lb. maul with a shock-absorbing handle for splitting firewood rounds.
1,500W utility heater with pivoting legs for warming a shop, garage or barn office work area.
Hand-pump hydraulic ram kit with attachments for pushing, spreading and straightening bent metal.
2,500 lb. 12V winch for ATVs and UTVs used for pulling, recovery and fence work.
Battery snow thrower with LED lights for clearing walks, barn doors and short drives.
Thermostatically heated bowl that keeps water from freezing for farm dogs and barn cats.
Lightweight 12V LiFePO4 starting battery for riding mowers and lawn tractors.
Portable 120V welder for flux-core MIG, stick and lift TIG repairs on gates, trailers and implements.
Insulated impact-protection gloves for winter chores, fencing and equipment work.
Cordless recip saw for cutting pipe, fence posts, limbs and old bolts around the farm.
Truck-bed diesel tank with a 12V pump and 13 ft. hose for fueling tractors and equipment in the field.
Magnetic wireless tail and brake lights for towing implements, wagons and disabled vehicles.
Galvanized nest box with a removable ventilated plastic bottom for keeping eggs clean.
Step-on treadle feeder that keeps rodents and wild birds out of the chicken feed.
Small smart charger that keeps tractor, mower, ATV and truck batteries topped up in storage.
Tall, heavy-duty pair of jack stands for supporting trucks, tractors and equipment during repairs.
H-frame hydraulic press for pressing bearings, bushings and U-joints and straightening bent parts.
Big gas or propane portable generator for whole-shop and farm backup power during outages.
Dual-head digital gauge with the range for checking truck, trailer and tractor tires.
Adjustable drop/rise ball mount with two ball sizes for pulling different trailers with one truck.
Leather show halter with brass chain and lead for working and showing cattle.
Light battery snow shovel for clearing steps, walks and paths to the barn after a light to medium snow.
110V/220V plasma cutter for cutting sheet and plate up to 1/4 in. for repairs and fabrication.
Portable lithium jump pack for starting pickups, tractors and equipment with a dead battery.
Plug-in low impedance fence charger for keeping livestock in and predators out.
Compact corded pressure washer for cleaning tools, mowers, ATVs and equipment around the farm.
Bolt-on swivel tongue jack with a wheel for moving and leveling small utility trailers.