atv/utv working machines picture thread

[gsganzer]

What is it though? Deer legs, caribou face, I'm at a loss.

It's an Axis deer. A free ranging exotic in central TX. He walked out into the hay field as the rancher was rounding up hay bales. The rancher called me just as I was leaving our cabin to go hunt pigs, so I headed to the hay field instead. Exotic, so no season, permits or tags required. We've had some moving through the ranch lately. We also have some free ranging Black Buck Antelope, although they had a big die-off a few years back when we had a big freeze. The black buck are slowly starting to come back.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Moving a little brush

 

[jjeff]

Tile and tool transport devices? Especially up a hill to where tiling is taking place. 4 wheeler front rack is doubling up as tile saw work stand. Which can easily be moved around for use and removed for storage won't get into 4 letter words involved in over 20 years of owning it when I set it up and move it since buying it on a clearance rack 20 yrs ago. It's basically a two man set up until I started utilizing front rack on four wheeler. Obviously don't care to much if I get thin set or wet tile dust on that ATV it adds character .

 

[jjeff]

can't forget mentioning using my sxs to transport building materials up my hill to cabin I still remember not having this sxs and mostly manually transporting tools and building materials up the hill where cabin is.

 

[jjeff]

Haven't used some of that tile stuff in almost 10 yrs hence the cigarette butts which I quit smoking in 2016, found in some of the tile accessory storage containers.

 

[jjeff]

A sxs is a great water hauler using buckets from yard hydrant when you don't want to dirty the interior finished sinks or faucets, tailgate also doubles up as a very good mobile cutting platform if your somewhat careful about it. Found so many uses for these machines usually with limited additions.

 

[sandman2234]

Young neighbor putting a budget roof on his dads mobile home just enough to stop the bedroom floods was gifted 7 sheets to use "if he would come get them". He drives a motorcycle, and I spoke up, saying "let's go get them". I was in the Toro Workman, and it was right around the corner. Seven sheets delivered without breaking a sweat!
David from jax

 

[sandman2234]

Young neighbor putting a budget roof on his dads mobile home just enough to stop the bedroom floods was gifted 7 sheets to use "if he would come get them". He drives a motorcycle, and I spoke up, saying "let's go get them". I was in the Toro Workman, and it was right around the corner. Seven sheets delivered without breaking a sweat!
David from jax

We are paving a section of grass parking, so needed to move timbers from around plant beds. I moved part of them with my Kubota, and another gentleman would finish them up Saturday morning. Realized how much travel time with tractor to put them in remote area, I went back up there Saturday morning and had him load the Toro Workman as he dug the timbers out, and I hauled them off. Cut the time from several hours to just under 40 minutes!
David from jax

 

[jjeff]

Another tile job completed minus grouting it yet with the aid of sxs and 4-wheeler

 

[eolesen]

My Honda Pioneer 700 is a workhorse on our property. I put a hitch receiver on the front winch mount so I can get trailers tucked into tight spaces without worrying about seeing both corners clearly. Shown below moving a gifted 8x12 deck that gives us a level walk-out from our RV.

The winch was invaluable when clearing trees out before we bought our Kubota. Also below is an 80 footer that got snagged in another tree. The chain hoist is tensioner to drop it where we wanted it, and the UTV is out of sight pulling sideways using a block & tackle...

Last photo is using the winch to fly and set a beam while building a shed... didnt have any helpers that week.

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[Bocephous]

Getting some wood split for the '27/'28 heating season, God-willing.

 

[sandman2234]

Getting some wood split for the '27/'28 heating season, God-willing.

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Wow, whenever I cut firewood, it is usually in the spring for the next year. It dries out really good during our hot summers! I give it away, but haven't had any of the widows i give it to complain that it isn't dry enough!
David from jax

 

[walhondingMF]

Getting some wood split for the '27/'28 heating season, God-willing.

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Are you burning Beech there? I have beech but nothing dead. Have never burned it. How is it for firewood?

 

[Bocephous]

Are you burning Beech there? I have beech but nothing dead. Have never burned it. How is it for firewood?

Yes, that first pic is beech. I guess it burns as well as any other hardwood. If memory serves me correctly I think it smells better (the smoke) than other hardwood that I normally burn. Usually my firewood consists of a mix of:

Ash
Maple
Beech
American hophornbeam
A little poplar (burns quick)
Yellow birch

 

[Bocephous]

Wow, whenever I cut firewood, it is usually in the spring for the next year. It dries out really good during our hot summers! I give it away, but haven't had any of the widows i give it to complain that it isn't dry enough!
David from jax

I burn coal, as well, so I don't go through it as quickly. That may change this winter as I am retiring in December, so my main job will be caretaker of the stove. Extended (12-14hr) burns won't be required, and firewood is free while coal is not.
That said, I like to stay ahead on my supplies. You never know what life is gonna bring, so 2-3 years of firewood on hand is a good hedge.

 

[jjeff]

Got some time today to clear limbs to torch on a row of brush near property line hauled brush with my semi homade mini hay wagon and my Honda pioneer 500. I'll be planting fall Xmas trees and running drip irrigation there.

 

[Runner]

Spent some quality time with the Mule, trailer and pole saw cutting back hedge trees and grape vines yesterday.

 

[eolesen]

Nice old-school 4x8 trailer there

 

[John_Mc]

Are you burning Beech there? I have beech but nothing dead. Have never burned it. How is it for firewood?

Beech makes great firewood. BTU content is higher than Red Oak, significantly higher than Red Maple, almost as high as Sugar Maple.

It also has a relatively low moisture content when green (almost as good as Ash). And it dries relatively quickly.

 

[Runner]

Nice old-school 4x8 trailer there

Thanks. My Dad built that in 1968. He would be astounded to know that I'm still using it on and off road in 2025. The spindles and wheels are from a 1959 Morris Minor.

I have made a few improvements over the years - lengthened the tongue and added fenders and the tailgate/ramp. It is great for hauling appliances.

I put new wood on the sides a few years ago, but decided to leave the rusty metal, sort of a "rat rod" trailer.