Essential Farm Machinery for Smallholdings
Managing a smallholding can be easy. But this is only the case if you have the experience, knowledge and correct machinery to get the task done effortlessly. Of course, the likelihood is that no one person has all three of these, meaning smallholding management should be taken seriously. While we can’t help with giving you the experience, we can dabble in passing on some knowledge, and we can definitely help you find the essential farm machinery for your smallholding.
Join us in this blog as we identify some of the must-have bits of machinery for anyone with a small area of land or smallholding. Expertly chosen by the team here at Bruce Hopkins.
ATV or UTV
We often go on about how good ATVs and UTVs are for anyone with land that they need to regularly cover, but this is for good reason. A good ATV or UTV gives you the ability to traverse across your land with ease, in all conditions. Depending on what you’re using your land for will determine which out of the two might be the most suitable. If you’re looking to use your land for pleasure and recreational fun, then the ATV is the perfect vehicle for you. They are fast, nimble and versatile, making them great fun.
But as it is a smallholding you are dealing with, you are going to need something that boasts all of these things, along with practicality. Most UTVs come with additional space and storage, allowing for easy transportation of farm items. You are also able to hook up small trailers to these, making them even more convenient. When you consider this along with the fact that they are the safer of the two, the UTV is an essential vehicle for your smallholding operation.
Compact Tractor
Another piece of essential machinery is the compact tractor. Similar to the UTV previously mentioned, a compact tractor is capable of a whole host of things, making them incredibly versatile. The modern compact tractor packs as much punch as you could need on a smallholding, meaning the towing and use of attachments is done with ease. Depending on your production, you will have to decide what attachments are best suited to your needs, which by proxy has an effect on which compact tractor you choose.
Although some compact makes and models now come pre-fitted with things such as front and rear loader buckets. They are great machines for people looking for a reliable way to haul their goods across their farm, among many other things.
Mower or Topper
As one of the best ways to stay on top of a smallholding is to ensure it is cut back and it doesn’t get overgrown, a mower or topper is essential for management. Designed to hook up to a compact or regular tractor and dragged along the desired area, smallholders with areas of vegetation should consider purchasing a mower.
Without a mower, topper or even a flail topper on hand, land that goes un-managed can quickly become overwhelming, leaving you with a bigger task than your machinery is capable of dealing with.
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Browse our full range of machinery engineered to make smallholding management a breeze. Our range goes beyond the usual machines you would expect, meaning whatever the scenario you find yourself in, we’ve got you covered. If you have any questions about our stock or brands we work with, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
