Beschreibung:
Running a horse farm requires acquiring, operating, and maintaining an assortment of heavy machinery. This practical guide shows you how to expertly equip your operation with trucks, trailers, tractors, and more. Learn how to compare models, select machines appropriate to your needs, troubleshoot problems, and work with attachments like loaders, disc harrows, and manure spreaders. Using the right machinery will help you work more efficiently, save you money, and leave you more time to spend with your horses.
Preface: viii Your Needs: 1 Tractor Features: 6 Buying a Tractor: 22 Tractor Implements: 37 All-Purpose Vehicles: 58 Skid Steers and Wheel Loaders: 73 Truck Features: 78 The Hitch: 93 Trailer Features: 106 Buying a Horse Trailer: 130 Safety and Maintenance: 139 Appendix A: Driving Tips: 153 Appendix B: Trip Checklists: 157 Glossary: 160 Resources: 168 Index: 176