LSU AgCenter . Equipment

text version

topics

Equipment

Home

Lawn & Garden

Commercial Horticulture

Equipment

Sources for Chippers/Shredders/Grinders
Here is a list of manufacturers of chippers, shredders and grinders. It does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products.

Trenching and Ditching

Depending on the type of ditch or trench you need and the size of the job, you have many choices of available tools. All of the do-it-yourself methods involve hard work, but some are not as hard as others.

Garden Seeders

If you grow a vegetable garden, you probably get tired of bending over placing seeds in a furrow. Perhaps you are also tired of making the planting furrow and then covering it over and tamping. If so, you might be interested in one of the garden seeders on the market.

Safety With Electric Tools

Electric tools eliminate the fire hazards associated with gasoline, but introduce the hazard of electric shock or electrocution. There are some steps you can take to improve the safety of electric tools.

more articles...

Plans to Build Your Own Hydraulic Lift Boom

Plans are provided to allow you to build a hydraulic lift boom to mount on a category II or category III-N 3-point hitch.

Sources for Nonpowered Backpack and Hand-pump Sprayers

This article contains links to sources for nonpowered backpack and hand-pump sprayers. It does not constitute a recommendation of any of the companies or products.

Dirt Scoop for Compact Tractors

A dirt scoop is a handy attachment for small tractors. It will allow you to dig, move, and dump small quantities of soil, gravel, sand, or other materials much easier than you can do with a shovel and wheelbarrow and much less expensively than with a front-end loader on your tractor.

Air Filters for Small Engines

One of the most important things you can do to maintain your small engines is to service the air filters as needed.

What Is Your Spark Plug Trying to Tell You?

Carefull examination of the spark plug(s) can yield insights into other maintenance needs on your engine.

Choosing the Right Grease

Putting the correct grease in your grease gun and using it religiously can prolong the life of your equipment.

Sources for Utility Vehicles

This list contains links to sources for utility vehicles.

Picking Up Lawn Waste

Maintaining quality turfgrass sometimes requires that lawn waste be picked up. This trash can include leaves, pine needles and grass clippings as well as twigs, seed pods from trees and pine cones.

Safe Handling of Gasoline

gasoline can on ground with nozzle touching can

One of the most hazardous substances most of us have to deal with is gasoline. We tend to take it for granted since it is so common and familiar, but we should pay it more respect.

Heavy-Duty Hand Pruning Tools