Perhaps the piece of equipment most associated with the agriculture business, tractors are likely to be found on farms across the world performing a variety of industry-related tasks. Tractors are used to push or tow agriculture machinery for plowing, tilling, planting and other similar jobs.
The most versatile machine used in harvesting is the combine — named for its ability to merge three distinct operations (reaping, threshing and winnowing) into one easy process. Depending upon your individual needs, there are combines available in numerous size classes based on the volume and power required of the machine. Headers can be purchased to fit to combines for handle specific crops. Additionally, forage wagons and grain carts are for sale or rent to help with transportation.
Long gone are the days when farmers laboriously planted each seed by hand in hopes that they left enough room in the earth for crops to sprout roots. Thankfully, today we have machinery such as grain drills and air seeders to do all of the hard work for us. Whether you prefer your frame’s path controlled by wheels or a floating hitch, we have the highest-quality direct planting equipment to service your agriculture needs.
Successful tilling can be accomplished through use of human-power via traditional hand tools like hoes and shovels, however we have advanced technology far enough that the preparation of land for cultivation has now gone mechanical. Rippers, rollers and disc harrows all get your seedbed ready for application. Soil conditioners and mulch finishers help lay a good foundation for a bountiful harvest.
Have a large amount of grain that needs moving? It can be difficult to transfer in bulk safely and efficiently without assistance from grain handling machinery such as augers/conveyers, bag unloaders, grain carts and other related equipment. Properly storing grain for the season is paramount to the successful sale of a high-quality product in the agriculture industry.
Light and brittle, hay becomes heavy and cumbersome once it is neatly bundled together. To save both time and cost of labor, equipment such as bale accumulators, movers and haulers are essential for farmers looking to move their product while saving precious hours for other agriculture tasks.
Encompasses feeders and grinders, mixers, fencing, gates and watering systems for all livestock including cows, goats, sheep and more.
Operated by professionals certified under strict federal standards adopted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), applicators are utilized by agriculture laborers for a number of important jobs throughout the lifecycle of crops. Applicators can lay down fertilizer, as well as pesticides that protect harvests from damage by invasive species.
There’s more to landscaping than just simply mowing the lawn. Although we have quality machines for that most-important job as well, also available for purchase or rent are aerators and dethatchers to remove unwanted topsoil and dead turf, along with a number of lines of blowers, sweepers and vacuums to keep your acreage looking pristine. Once your lawn is cleared, seeders and spreaders will help the next generation of crops spring to life.
If your farm has more heavy-duty needs in land prep or clearing, available on our website are full lines of backhoe loaders, skid steers and more from trusted brands like Caterpillar, Case and Komatsu to name a few.
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