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<\/p>\nHaving the right farming tools and farm equipment for your small farm will make your life way easier. They will save you time, frustration, and even your back. Here are the best farm tools you’ll need on your small farm.<\/p>\n
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Depending on the size of your farm and how you plan on farming it, you may not need everything in this list. Nonetheless, here is what I recommend for a typical small farm.<\/p>\n
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Let’s face it, it’s hard to run a farm without a tractor. If you have a really small farm, you should look at sub-compact tractors.<\/p>\n
If that won’t cut it then I recommend starting with something that’s a diesel with around 50 horsepower. If you can get one with four-wheel drive then that’s even better but may not be necessary depending on your property.<\/p>\n
I personally use a Ford 3910 for my main tractor on a farm with about 50 acres. It’s not new but I am very happy with it.<\/p>\n
I use it for things like bush hogging, moving wood chips and dirt around with the front end loader, moving mobile chicken coop around, hauling water totes and feed with pallet forks, leveling areas with a box blade, and fixing drainage issues with a subsoiler.<\/p>\n
Check out this article on the Best Tractor for a Small Farm<\/a> to help you figure out exactly what you need.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s very hard to farm without a pickup truck. You can use it for things like picking up lumber, pulling trailers, carrying hay, and even getting around the farm.<\/p>\n I spent $2,000 on my first farm truck. It wasn’t the prettiest thing in the world but it got the job done. You can always start out with something cheap and upgrade later.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are going to raise animals then a livestock trailer is necessary. You’ll need a way to pick them up and drop them off.<\/p>\n But livestock trailers can be used for a lot more than just hauling livestock. You can use it for things like hauling hay, firewood, tools, wood, and anything else that will fit in it.<\/p>\n If you want to save money, you can even start with a small bumper trailer made for horses. I’ve seen some go for as cheap as $500. These are not the best in the world but will get the job done.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Having some type of ATV can be a nice addition to a farm. You can use it to not only get you around the farm but also to haul supplies and tools.<\/p>\n I personally use an electric golf cart that is on a lift kit for this purpose. It’s not super strong but it gets my entire family and me around the farm and helps me haul tools for a lot less money than what a side-by-side would cost.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A tractor by itself is not much use without implements. Here are the ones that I recommend.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have a larger farm with pastures or a large yard, you may need a bush hog. I use my bush hog when knocking down brush, exploring new areas, and helping to clear areas for new fence.<\/p>\n My go-to bush hog is a 5 ft wide 3-pt hitch rear attach. I like this type of bush hog because I can raise it up and lower it down whenever I need to.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n My tractor has a front-end loader and it would be hard to live without it. I use it for hauling around rocks and soil around the farm as well as wood chips for our garden. It’s also great to use for hauling things around that you would otherwise need a wagon for.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I have forks that attach to my front end loader and they are a huge help to me on my farm. I primarily use them to haul feed and water totes around my farm but they can also be used for hauling logs, fence posts, brush, and firewood.<\/p>\n You can also put a pallet on them and use them to haul anything else around your farm that you don’t want to hook a wagon up for. Check out this article on the Best Clamp on Pallet Forks<\/a> to help you pick out some for your tractor or skid steer.<\/p>\n If you don’t have a front-end loader, you can also get pallet forks that attach to your 3 point hitch. Check out this article on the Best 3 Point Pallet Forks<\/a> if you need these type instead.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Digging fence post holes by hand is hard work. If you are going to be installing any type of permanent fencing on your farm, I highly recommend getting a three-point hitch post hole auger. It will save you countless hours of hard work along with your back in the process.<\/p>\n Here’s an article on the best post hole diggers<\/a> and best post hole augers<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A box blade is a super versatile piece of equipment that can be used for leveling. A lot of people use them to level out driveways but they can be used for much more than that. You can use them to make paths, level out your yard, level areas for new buildings, and even level out your garden.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Even if you aren’t hauling hay around your farm, a hay wagon can be really useful. Think of it like a bed of a truck but much larger. You can use it to haul all kinds of tools and equipment around your farm and you can even give hay rides on it in the fall.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you want something smaller than a hay wagon to carry things around your farm then you could look into buying a 3 point carry all for your tractor. These are great for carrying things like feed, water, wood, fence posts, tools, equipment, and hay.<\/p>\n Check out this article on the best 3 point carry all<\/a> for your tractor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here are some hand tools that can make your life so much easier when getting started with a farm.<\/p>\n Also, if you are looking to buy a gift for a farmer then check out this article on the Best Gifts for Farmers<\/a>. It has some of the same essential farming tools that I recommend in this article but includes additional items that make great gifts for farmers.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Having a good head lamp will make things like evening chores much easier on your farm. They are also great for checking on animals at night. The brighter the better. Once you have one, you’ll find it hard to live without.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You’ll need a good pocket knife because you never know when you will need a quick way to cut something. I use mind almost daily to cut open boxes, bailing twine, and even poly wire. They are just as useful off the farm as they are on the farm.<\/p>\n To see which ones we recommend, check out this article on the best pocket knife for a farmer<\/a>. And if you want to see the best way to sharpen your pocket knife, check out this article on the best pocket knife sharpeners<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You will be building a lot of stuff on your farm. Because of this, I highly recommend buying a good electric screwdriver. You’ll need one that’s strong, durable, and has a long battery life.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A circular saw is pretty much my go-to saw when I need to cut wood on my farm. And if you build as much stuff as I do, you will use one a lot. I prefer a plug-in circular saw but there are some very good battery powered ones available as well.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A jig saw does not cut as fast or as clean as a circular saw but it is more versatile. I use mine for cutting around things or when I need to make a turn on a piece of wood.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A reciprocating saw is even more versatile than a jig saw. You can use it to cut things like pipes, tree branches, thick plastic, and even metal. Make sure you get the right kind of blades for what you are planning on cutting to make things easier.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I also recommend a good craftsman toolkit with an assortment of various types of tools so you never have to farther than your workshop or garage to get the job done. This should include things like screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, vice-grips, a ratchet set, and a good hammer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A dump cart is basically a wagon with a dump bed. You can use it to haul things like you normally would with a standard wagon but you can also use it to haul things that need to be dumped out like soil, wood chips, fertilizer, rocks, etc. These are just handy to have around the farm to make it much easier to move things around without hurting yourself.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A spud bar can be a good, multi-purpose farming tool. You can use it for things like breaking up ice in the livestock waterers, prying things apart, or tamping dirt while installing fence posts (if your spud bar has a tamper on the other end).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Let’s face it, tires get low and you’ll need something to air them up. Having at least a small air compressor on your farm can be a huge help. But besides that, they are really handy for other things like using the air nozzle for cleaning the radiator out in your tractor. If you use any type of air hammer or nail gun then you’ll need one for those as well.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sometimes the power will go out on your farm. In some cases, this can last a while. Having a way to power your equipment without the power grid can be a big help on your farm. And sometimes you may need to power something that’s far away from an electrical source. A good portable generator will take care of this for you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chances are that if you have a farm you’ll be hauling lots of stuff around. You’ll need a good set of ratchet straps to secure this stuff and tie it down securely.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Farms have mud and mud makes things get stuck. Having a good tow chain can be necessary when getting yourself out of a bind. Besides that, a tow chain can be used for other things like pulling logs and other heavy objects on your farm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are growing a garden on your farm then here are some essential garden tools that you may need.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Arguably the most important garden tool that you will need is a good garden hoe. There are actually several different types of hoes and you’ll need the one that works best for the type of gardening you are planning on doing.<\/p>\n Check out this article on the Best Garden Hoes <\/a>to learn more about each type and find the one that’s best for you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A shovel is obviously necessary for digging holes when planting but you’ll find a million more uses for it around your farm. Get one that’s tough and won’t break under stress. Steel shovels are my favorite.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I also recommend that you get a good pitchfork if you are doing any type of mulch gardening. You’ll use it to throw your mulch around from one place to another.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are serious about gardening then you’ll need a garden rake. A good garden rake will help you spread dirt and mulch around your garden with ease.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are raising a more traditional style of garden then you will need a good tiller. The type of tiller you choose will depend on how large your garden is and how much gardening you will be doing.<\/p>\n There are some really great electric tillers out now for smaller gardens. If you have a fairly large garden then you’ll want to go with a gas tiller.<\/p>\n Check out this article on the best electric tillers<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are gardening organically like myself, you should invest in a good weed torch. You can use it to scorch weeds to kill them off instead of spraying them with herbicides.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you will be starting seeds on your farm, I highly recommend getting a soil blocker. Just like its name insinuates, a soil blocker creates blocks of soil that you can start seeds in. These blocks can then be transferred to the garden when you are ready.<\/p>\n If you are a serious gardener, a soil blocker will save you time and money in the long run.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are going to sell produce from your farm then you’ll need a NTEP certified scale for weighing your produce. Check out this article on the Best Produce Scales<\/a> to make sure you get the right kind.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I have listed garden hose under the gardening category but in reality you’ll use it for a lot more than that. Besides using it to water my plants, I use mine for things like filling livestock waterers and cleaning off equipment. You’ll want to get one that doesn’t kink easily and will last you many years.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If your farm has trees or if you will be heating your house with wood, here are some essential tools for tree work on your farm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The most important farming tool you’ll need for tree work is a good chainsaw. I use my chainsaw all throughout the winter and sometimes even during the summer.<\/p>\n For your farm, you’ll need a chainsaw that’s reliable, can cut through logs like butter, and is tough for farm work. Check out this article on the Best Farm Chainsaws<\/a> to help you decide which one is right for you.<\/p>\n You can also check out our review on the Stihl Farm Boss vs Husqvarna Rancher<\/a> chainsaw to help you decide which one is best for your farm.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you will be burning wood in a fireplace or a wood burning stove then you will need a reliable log splitter.<\/p>\n Depending on how large the logs are that you will be splitting, you may be able to get away with an electric log splitter. For heavier and larger logs, you’ll probably need a gas log splitter.<\/p>\n Check out this article on the Best Log Splitters for a Farm<\/a> to help you pick out the one that will work best for you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you are into mulch gardening or wood chip gardening, owning a good wood chipper will help you create your own wood chips instead of having to import them. Check out this article on the Best Wood Chippers for a Farm<\/a> to help you pick out a good one.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Loppers are great for trimming smaller branches that don’t require a chainsaw. I use mine the most while clearing new areas for fence in the woods and through brush.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n2. Pickup Truck<\/h3>\n
3. Livestock Trailer<\/h3>\n
4. ATV<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat implements do I need for a small farm?<\/h2>\n
5. Bush Hog<\/h3>\n
6. Front End Loader<\/h3>\n
7. Pallet Forks<\/h3>\n
8. Post Hole Digger<\/h3>\n
9. Box Blade<\/h3>\n
10. Hay Wagon<\/h3>\n
11. Carry All<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat hand tools do I need for a small farm?<\/h2>\n
12. Head Lamp<\/h3>\n
13. Pocket Knife<\/h3>\n
14. Electric Screwdriver<\/h3>\n
15. Circular Saw<\/h3>\n
16. Jig Saw<\/h3>\n
17. Reciprocating Saw<\/h3>\n
18. Tool Kit<\/h3>\n
19. Dump Cart<\/h3>\n
20. Spud Bar<\/h3>\n
21. Air Compressor<\/h3>\n
22. Portable Generator<\/h3>\n
23. Ratchet Straps<\/h3>\n
24. Tow Chain<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat gardening tools do I need for a small farm?<\/h2>\n
25. Garden Hoe<\/h3>\n
26. Shovel<\/h3>\n
27. Pitchfork<\/h3>\n
28. Garden Rake<\/h3>\n
29. Tiller<\/h3>\n
30. Weed Torch<\/h3>\n
31. Soil Blocker<\/h3>\n
32. Produce Scale<\/h3>\n
33. Garden Hose<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat tree work tools do I need for a small farm?<\/h2>\n
34. Chainsaw<\/h3>\n
35. Log Splitter<\/h3>\n
36. Wood Chipper<\/h3>\n
37. Loppers<\/h3>\n