10 Farming and Ranching ATV Attachments
A farmer’s work is never done. Smaller, lighter and less expensive to purchase and operate than a full-size tractor, purchasing an ATV or UTV can help lighten a farmer’s workload in many ways, particularly when properly equipped with the right tools for the job. We’ve broken down 10 ATV attachments and accessories that make farming and ranching easier:
1. Bale Trailer
Moving large bales of hay by hand can tire you out quickly and put unnecessary strain on your body. Instead, let your utility vehicle work for you by attaching a bale trailer. A bale trailer can make easy work of picking up and moving large bales of hay. These trailers extend from the back of your off-road vehicle, allowing you to back the trailer onto the hay bale. These also include one or two spikes to grab and hold the hay.
2. Cultivator
A cultivator attachment is incredibly helpful to prepare and aerate shallow soil before planting. Instead of pushing a cultivator by hand, you can use a tow-behind attachment to create evenly spaced rows.
3. Lighting
Farmers and ranchers know that a hard day’s work begins long before the sun rises and continues on after the sun sets. Improve your visibility after dark by adding a light attachment to your off-roader. Find LED lights in different sizes and styles that provide the brightness you need to enhance your visibility and extend your work days in more varied conditions.
4. Plow
Turn your quad into a smaller, more maneuverable tractor by using a plow attachment. Plow attachments make quick work of preparing a field for crops by breaking up weed roots. There are even different size plow attachments to accommodate the soil depth. If you use a plow attachment, make sure your ATV or UTV has the proper torque to get the job done.
5. Rake
A rake attachment can be one of the most versatile tools on a farm or ranch. When hitched to an ATV or UTV, a rake attachment can be used to finish grading, level loose soil, and remove debris from plots.
6. Sprayer
When you have to spray miles of crops, you’re going to want a more efficient tool than a backpack sprayer. Tackle bigger spraying jobs with a utility sprayer attachment. These can be mounted in the back of your quad, providing gallons of liquid to spray all of your crops.
7. Spreader
Gone are the days of spreading seed by hand or using a push spreader to disperse fertilizer. A spreader attached to your four-wheeler or side-by-side can help you tend to your fields faster. Just fill the hopper, attach the spreader to the back of your vehicle, and get to work. Spreader hoppers can range in size to accommodate even the largest jobs.
8. Storage
Maximize your quad’s storage capacity with storage boxes, racks, extenders, and other accessories. For example, a storage rack behind or on the front of your off-roader gives you extra room for tools, feed, and even fencing materials. You could also attach a tool rack to the back of your utility vehicle to transport rakes, shovels, and more around your farm or ranch.
9. Tiller
Similar to a cultivator, a tiller attachment can help prepare soil. A tiller is useful for breaking up hard soil. When anchored to your UTV, a pull-behind tiller can be a powerful tool to prepare your plots.
10. Winch
A winch attachment can be a very useful tool that comes in handy for all kinds of jobs around the property. Remove tree stumps and fence posts with the pulling power of a winch attached to your ATV or side-by-side, letting your machine and attachment do the heavy lifting. You can even use a winch attachment and a harness to safely recover livestock from thick mud if they get stuck.
Available with either a synthetic or steel cable, capacity can range from 2,500 to 10,000 lb as strength is matched to the machine if self-recovery is required. Before you purchase a winch, make sure its hauling capacity is compatible with the type of ATV or UTV you have.
When you want to work faster, with less effort, utilize these ATV attachments to save time and get more done on your farm or ranch. Before you start shopping for attachments and accessories for your quad, make sure your vehicle is up for the job.
Arielle Patterson
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