Learn the Names of Farm Equipment & What You Need

Tractor, backhoe, baler, plow, harrows, seed drill—learn the basic principles and pricing of 24 pieces of farm equipment to gauge where you should invest.

Does the thought of spending a sunny Saturday afternoon in December at an auction for farm equipment sound like a good time to you? If so, you must be a farmer. When you shop for agricultural machinery, auctions, dealerships and estate sales seem like playgrounds. Hours fly by as you research equipment types and brands, combing farm equipment manufacturers’ websites and sale forums.

That said, most small-scale farmers have a lot of options but little cash, so it’s hard to even know where to begin. Look at these numerous pieces of farm equipment and gauge whether you need them to make your farm a more efficient and—let’s be honest—a more fun place to work.

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