Great mixers for your feeding needs By Kesly Porter Ellis We’re mixing it up this issue with impressive vertical mixing machines from NDEco, Kuhn Knight, and Haybuster. Whether you are mixing rations for thousands of cattle in a feedlot, or just feeding out a few head of your own, these machines are sure to fit […]
Tim’s Test Hustler MDV
By Tim O’Byrne Hustler MDV This past spring I got a chance to test out the Hustler MDV (Maximum Duty Vehicle) 1200 D with patented LeveLift™ bed technology. Both the company and their whole ‘lift bed’ concept were new to me. Let’s start with the machine itself; roomy cab, basic design, comfortable, and heavy-duty molded […]
Side-by Side PRIDE
The latest ranch-worthy machines for 2018 By Kesly Porter Ellis Fencing, irrigating, and checking cows all have two things in common. First, they are all tasks that as a working ranch cowboy you have to tackle almost on a daily basis depending on the season. Second, having a vehicle smaller than the pickup, but larger […]
The Power’s In The Pickup – 2018
By Kesly Porter Ellis Bringing in the New Year means bringing in new goals, both personal and business-related. And whether you are the goal setting type or not, you most likely want to see your operation expand, grow and improve in the upcoming year. But taking on such big goals isn’t accomplished without a good […]
All Terrain Reign
Hot ATVs for 2018 By Kesly Porter Ellis Mastering each day’s work effectively and efficiently is important year round, but during calving season accomplishing the daily crucial tasks is imperative. In snow, hail or shine, your cattle have to be cared for, and thanks to the hard working crews at Textron, Yamaha, Polaris and Kawasaki […]
Tim’s Test Hustler MDV
By Tim O’Byrne Hustler MDV This past spring I got a chance to test out the Hustler MDV (Maximum Duty Vehicle) 1200 D with patented LeveLift™ bed technology. Both the company and their whole ‘lift bed’ concept were new to me. Let’s start with the machine itself; roomy cab, basic design, comfortable, and heavy-duty molded […]
Dress that Truck Up
By Colin J. Cleary Whether our recent ranch wheels column on new trucks got you to buy a new truck or the old farm truck is needing some spicing up these truck accessories from Weather Guard, WeatherTech, or a custom bed from Hughes Trailer will definitely help get your truck looking and functioning like a […]
No Time To Break Down
Tips for making sure your winter feed equipment doesn’t let you down when you really need it By Kesly Proctor Harvesting season is rapidly wrapping up, and winter is quickly closing in. Snow will soon be flying, and temperatures will plummet which means it’s time to switch out the haying equipment for the feeding equipment. […]
Terrific Trailers
The latest in aluminum livestock goosenecks By Colin J. Cleary With fall around the corner, the time to bring the girls home from the summer ranges will be here before you know it. In most cases that means hooking up the trailers, so what better time to see what our buddies have from Gooseneck, Wilson, […]
Some like ‘em square, some like ‘em round
By Colin J. Cleary Chances are making hay is a thought you’re not quite ready for…yes I know we are still working on wrapping up calving but wake up, it’s a blink away! Maybe you’re thinking of upgrading your baler with that nice tax return ;)! In this article we are going to look at […]
