Farm Supplies: Tools and Accessories for Daily Yard Work

Farm Supplies: What Gets Used on the Farm Every Day

On a farm it is rarely the big machine that decides how the day goes. It is the small stuff. A fork that does not bend when you load it, a bucket that still holds water after three years, a strap that really keeps the load in place. That is what this section is about. We stock stable tools, transport equipment, load securing and yard accessories for farms where the kit is in use every day and not just at the weekend.

Tools that get through the winter

The difference between cheap and usable shows up at the handle and at the fitting. An ash handle flexes and does not snap the first time you lever with it, an aluminium handle saves weight on long jobs. On forks and shovels the joint is what counts: forged versions with a proper socket or a strapped fitting stay tight, while cheap push fit kit works loose over time. On brooms it is the bristle material that decides. Elaston and arenga keep their shape when wet, horsehair picks up fine dust better. And with plastic it pays to check the temperature rating, because not every fork stays flexible in frost.

Moving it, securing it, covering it

Whatever you move around the yard also has to arrive in one piece. For short runs a wheelbarrow or a sack truck is enough, for bales and bulk loads you add a trailed cart. On the road, load securing takes over: ratchet straps for heavy single items, nets and sheets against loss and rain, round slings for everything you lift rather than push. Then there is protection in store, from the silo protection grille and the silage sheet through to the gravel bags that hold the whole cover down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wooden handle or aluminium handle?
Wood flexes more and is more forgiving on rough work, aluminium is lighter and does not rust. If you muck out for hours, go for aluminium, if you lever a lot, go for ash.

How often do rubber blades need replacing?
With daily use on rough concrete, usually once a year. Replacement rubbers are sold on their own for the common scrapers, which costs a lot less than a new tool.

Are plastic forks worth it in the stable?
For shavings, pellets and droppings, yes. They are light and they do not rust. For heavy wet muck, metal is still the longer lasting choice.