Cobbytype
Well-Known Member
I have a 4 acre paddock which needs some tlc. We had a contractor do some work on the land last year, but by the time he got to me it was too dry to harrow and roll. This is an ongoing issue for us as there is such a narrow window of opportunity (between muddy and dry) to harrow and roll the land. Contractors are few and far between and the local ones are big farms and their machinery cannot get through our gates.
A local farmer can top the grass for us, but doesn't have a harrow or roller, so we need to do something ourselves.
I've a budget of £2k. Which would be best: a Honda Quad or an old tractor?
I'm hoping to be able to manage with a quad as I've nowhere to store a tractor undercover. My land is away from the house, so a tractor out in the open might attract thieves. My 2 donks and horse are out 24/7 in summer so I've their safety to think about and I don't want to end up with my gates/fencing being trashed by thieves.
The paddock is divided into 4 sections and we'd be working on them one at a time.
Also, can anyone recommend what type of harrow would be best for clay land? The choice is bewildering.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
A local farmer can top the grass for us, but doesn't have a harrow or roller, so we need to do something ourselves.
I've a budget of £2k. Which would be best: a Honda Quad or an old tractor?
I'm hoping to be able to manage with a quad as I've nowhere to store a tractor undercover. My land is away from the house, so a tractor out in the open might attract thieves. My 2 donks and horse are out 24/7 in summer so I've their safety to think about and I don't want to end up with my gates/fencing being trashed by thieves.
The paddock is divided into 4 sections and we'd be working on them one at a time.
Also, can anyone recommend what type of harrow would be best for clay land? The choice is bewildering.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.