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Posted by: Dave Iskierka
In our Product Review section under the "Work Equipment/Agriculture" category, you can check out some of Cycle Country's equipment.
Posted by: honda_450es
It seems to me that the 3 point hitch would really put a lot of stress and strain on the drive train, not to mention the rack. If I were going to invest in one, I would probably go with a pull behind version like the Weekend Warrior, or the Swisher Quadivator. The 3 point hitch would probably be easier to maneuver in tight spaces, but in larger open areas, I think the pull behinds would be better. Here are the weblinks:
http://www.swisherinc.com/quadivator.html
http://www.weekend-warrior.com/
http://www.cyclecountry.com/products/3Point/
Sam
Posted by: IllinoisMarty
I currently have the Cycle Country 3pt hitch mounted on my 450 ES. I have the mold board plow and disc . I used this setup to plow and prepare the soil for small food plots. While this setup works pretty well, you would play hell using it to plow up 50 acres unless you have lots of time,lots of drivers, and a good back specialist. This setup connects to the rack and frame which takes away your suspension. Can you say bucking bronco?
I made 3 small plots last summer; 30' x65', 20' x 250', and 25' x 25'. I have to big plots at about an acre apiece that I have my friend plow and disc for me for $100 acre.
Save your money on the disc as it loses contact with ground often, especially going over lumpy pieces of sod you plowed up. Find an old towable tractor disc that you can add weight to.
I will say I had fun and learned alot!
Email me for more info. Marty
Posted by: drlaney
Fellow ATV'ers,
Does anyone have recommendations on the best implement for cultivating with an ATV?
I read a review in one of the trade rags on the Weekend Warrior and according to the article, it seems to be somewhat limited in terms of it's ability to break up the soil.
I'm looking for something that will do a good job in planting summplemental food plots for deer and other wild game.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by: drlaney
Thank you for the number. My neighbor and I have been paying a local farmer $50 each year to plant just two small food plots. We have a 600 acre lease and from what I have read, you need a one acre plot for every 100 acres of land. We need something to pull behind his Bayou 400 that does a good job.
Thanks for the tip.
Posted by: drlaney
Dave,
Thanks for pointing me to the product review of the Cycle Country equipment. I felt it provided a fair and honest evaluation of all their implements.
And I agree with the final comments concerning the expense of all the necessary items. Not including the planter or cultivator implements, it seems a $1200 investment would be necessary to get us going. While that may seem like to a single pocketbook, our intention is to distribute the cost between several of us who enjoy hunting together.
Again, thanks for the tip.
Posted by: corpsmen8
I've talk to the sales rep at cycle country and he says there unit can handle up to a 50 acre farm. There Number is 1-800-841-2222. Hpoe this helps.
Posted by: BONER
MY grand father made one somewhat like it and it works great. We use it to fix the trails.
Posted by: BigRed450
Are you familiar with Cabelas?
they have all sorts of agricultural equipment as well as sports equipment in their catalogue. They have a website http://www.cabelas.com.
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Ride the "WILD" Country, South Gillies, Ontario, Canada. :)
2000 Honda 450ES JJTH
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Posted by: BushHog
If you are like me and have access to old junk tractor implements,steel and such, build your own three-point hitch and accessories! I am as soon as I get an electro-mechanical actuator. Oh, by the way Dave Iskierka, what is the rated push of the Cycle Country actuator on the three-point lift?
Posted by: aczr2k
If it can handle up to 50 acres, either they have small acres or they plan on being there a long time. I would be awfully surprised. Most cultivators for wheelers are only about 4-6 feet wide. I would like to see cycle country "farm" that 50 acres. Just my 2-cents but I should know I do farm....
Posted by: aczr2k
I 100% agree with Illinois Marty, you are much better off either hiring somebody to do it or finding old used farm equipment. Atv's just aren't meant for 50 acre farming.
