If you’ve got the space, what could be more fun for the kids than having a dirt bike track? This guide gives you tips on how to build a basic track suitable for mini bikes or BMXs using a tractor and ...
Draining water away from a boggy area can make your land more usable. This article shows you how some sub-surface drainage was installed using a backhoe and a few simple materials. If you have an area...
If you are lucky enough to own a horse, a simple structure with an enclosure will shelter it from the weather and make it easier to manage. In a previous project, a basic bush shed had been built usin...
Ripping is a method of breaking up the driveway surface by dragging prongs into it. It is useful where the driveway has become “slick” due to most of the gravel being compacted below the surface by ve...
A tractor or dozer can be a very useful tool to prepare for the fire season. This story shows you a number of ways to put your machine to the task. The information is general in nature. As guidelines ...
This property has all of the rainwater from the house roof directed to a small catchment tank which is then pumped to larger storage tanks. When the old catchment tank rusted out it was decided to rep...
Plants need sun to grow. You need to choose a location with a minimum of 4-5 hours direct sunlight per day – the more the better. Where possible choose a location facing north to north east to capture...
A little regular maintenance will keep your tractor running reliably and performing at its best. If you have a basic mechanical aptitude, the following guide is a useful starting point for general mai...
Fitting a backhoe to a small acreage tractor can really increase the type of tasks you can take on around the farm. The beauty of a backhoe is it can still be removed and other implements fitted, exte...
Dead trees that are still standing can be a potential hazard. If you choose to take them down yourself, using a tractor can be a good alternative to felling with a chainsaw. Only small trees can be pu...
Grader blades are a good general purpose implement. They are quite versatile because the blade can be manually angled and tilted. They are great for reconditioning driveways, cutting drains and for sm...
The humble tractor is only as useful as the implements you attach to it. The ability to quickly and easily change implements makes the small acreage tractor far more versatile for the average hobby fa...
If a tractor is the most useful tool around the small acreage farm, then the 4-in-1 bucket would arguably be the most versatile attachment. Standard front end loaders have been available on small acre...
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