Hay Ride Wagon Build

[hosspuller]

Sounds like fun. I'd imagine someone would expect you to put in seating, with safety belts and airbags, ROPS and who knows what else on that wagon.

We always just rode on grandpa's hay wagon. Not that much different than our utility trailer. If I ever decide to give family hay rides, I'd just put small square bales around the perimeter of my trailer and let them sit on the bales.

Hay bale seating... I found putting the bales on the center line of the wagon is much better for weight distribution and safety. Less chance of someone falling backwards and people brace their feet against the outside edge.

 

[sixdogs]

My friend moved things around and took tarps off so here are two somewhat helpful shots of a nice hay/parade wagon. Everyone admires his wagon.




The first pic is the side view that shows side boards with bracing and a substantial padded "head rest" portion. Plus, it's something to grab onto.


The second pic is looking down into the wagon and shows padded seating, again offering stability and comfort. Walking or standing on plywood covered in straw can be like a deer on ice.

While men and kids don't care, women like clean, comfortable seating and don't want to get dirty. They spent a lot of time getting ready and like to keep it that way. Even in ripped pants and a hoodie, rest assured they want it kept clean. Plus, I always liked seating and stability to reduce odds of someone slipping or getting hurt. It happens. Hope this helps.

 

[bcp]

I wouldn't think of using, for a people wagon, one welded together from some unknown old car parts, probably from the 1930's.

Bruce

 

[oldnslo]

I have seen bale thrower hay racks used. These have steel sides and front to keep the “unwatched” children contained.

Is this for around the farm or parade duty? I suspect around the farm would be less concern about somebody getting their clothes dirty and probably less concern about injury liability.

 

[K5lwq]

I have seen bale thrower hay racks used. These have steel sides and front to keep the “unwatched” children contained.

Is this for around the farm or parade duty? I suspect around the farm would be less concern about somebody getting their clothes dirty and probably less concern about injury liability.

Around the place and country roads. If I can build it right then it may be moved to other places for family and friends to ride. Certainly not a parade or public ride.

 

[K5lwq]

My friend moved things around and took tarps off so here are two somewhat helpful shots of a nice hay/parade wagon. Everyone admires his wagon.


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The first pic is the side view that shows side boards with bracing and a substantial padded "head rest" portion. Plus, it's something to grab onto.


The second pic is looking down into the wagon and shows padded seating, again offering stability and comfort. Walking or standing on plywood covered in straw can be like a deer on ice.

While men and kids don't care, women like clean, comfortable seating and don't want to get dirty. They spent a lot of time getting ready and like to keep it that way. Even in ripped pants and a hoodie, rest assured they want it kept clean. Plus, I always liked seating and stability to reduce odds of someone slipping or getting hurt. It happens. Hope this helps.

That is a very nice design. I probably will not do much for seating as getting hay on you is have the fun. We road in the manure spreader as kids. So they can deal with some hay.

But first thing first. Have to get the right running gear and go from there. Thank you so much for getting the pictures!

 

[K5lwq]

Update. I contacted several companies that build or say they sale running gear to not get replies or quotes. Horst said I can get one from my local JD dealer as they are a dealer for the distributor. My local JD place said they cannot get any type of wagon running gear and can’t get parts for the old JD ones. Distributor said they can’t sale to me and I have to use my JD dealer. That loop is not the answer.

After giving up, I ordered a complete wagon from Zimmerman in PA. It is the Stoltzfus brand hay ride wagon. I ordered it mid February and received notice it is ready and will ship out next week, hopefully. They sent a picture. My plan is to make it as close to the Radio Flyer Town & Country as possible. One of my employees is an artist and is going to paint the logo for Radio Flyer on it for me. I will add Grandpa’s to the logo for fun.

I will need to repaint the wheel hubs red but other than that I think they did pretty good. It is a 7x16 on a 6 ton running gear with automotive type steering.

As a side note I did not tell my wife I ordered it as the price is probably not something she would appreciate. Oh well it will be worth it when those kids get to ride.

I will be getting them new wagons of their own too.

This is the goal.

 

[2manyrocks]

Very cool, but you are missing the once in a lifetime opportunity to put your own brand on it if you don't come up with your own name for it.

 

[K5lwq]

Very cool, but you are missing the once in a lifetime opportunity to put your own brand on it if you don't come up with your own name for it.

Well, I am open for suggestions. And it will at some point require repainting.

 

[Torvy]

Mineola Missile

 

[bigtiller]

Well, I am open for suggestions. And it will at some point require repainting.

How about K5lwq@TBN

 

[2manyrocks]

Grandpa's Express

 

[EddieWalker]

That's a nice looking wagon!!!!

Are you going to use hay bales for seating? I found that canvas painting tarps from Lowes and Home Depot work great for covering hay bales. The ones I used where 3x12 feet long, or something like that.

 

[Yander]

You can't use a utility trailer for a hay ride, you just can't. When they fall off it's supposed to hurt. You're also supposed to help your girlfriend in and out because it's higher.

You couldn't see past the tractor pulling you. All that!

 

[K5lwq]

That's a nice looking wagon!!!!

Are you going to use hay bales for seating? I found that canvas painting tarps from Lowes and Home Depot work great for covering hay bales. The ones I used where 3x12 feet long, or something like that.

I am going to use hay bales for seating. I will get horse quality hay when we are going to ride then afterwards give it to my neighbor for his horse. Neighbor may encourage the rides that way.

 

[oosik]

Just once - we went on an extended hay ride. About six miles in total. Across my property and onto the neighbors property. By the time we got back home - everybody was more than ready for the bonfire.

Snow was about two feet deep and it was snowing fairly hard.

I only have 80 acres. Neighbor to the south - 1400 acres in the tract that adjoins my property. His other parcels are much larger.

 

[bigtiller]

Just once - we went on an extended hay ride. About six miles in total. Across my property and onto the neighbors property. By the time we got back home - everybody was more than ready for the bonfire.

Snow was about two feet deep and it was snowing fairly hard.

I only have 80 acres. Neighbor to the south - 1400 acres in the tract that adjoins my property. His other parcels are much larger.

Yep, they get old fast, especially in cool/cold weather. I went on a tandem horse drawn ride at Christmas to see the town lights and everyone was ready for the fire & brandy long before the ride was over.

 

[K5lwq]

They loaded up the wagon and heading this way. The driver thinks he should be here tomorrow. Pretty aggressive for a 20hr, 1350 mile trip.

He has a nice trailer but not sure his tires are up for the trip.

 

[bigtiller]

1350 miles in 20 hours?
That's pushing it with good tires.

 

[K5lwq]

1350 miles in 20 hours?
That's pushing it with good tires.

Yes, that would be with no stops.