What are some of your favourite tools (types of tools , brands, specific tools) or equipment for use around the homestead?

I am a fan of Stihl. I have a MS261 chainsaw and FS131 weed Wacker. Thinking of picking up one of their little battery pruners, the GTA26

Other recent acquisitions include a MUT utility trailer for our ATV and a John Deere zero turn.

Super handy but more expensive: a SCUT (sub compact utility tractor). We have a Massey Ferguson GC with a Sims cab and variety of attachments (MF blower, Woods rotary cutter, etc)

  • Fermentingflora@midwest.social
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    1 year ago

    I really like these corona pruning shears that I got recently. Very easy to sharpen due to the blade being removable and I’m sure they’ll last a long time!

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    Im a fan of the kobalt 80v yard tools like push mower and weed whacker. Also ive got an old massey furguson backhoe that is just a workhorse. My cheap chineese tao tao atv is a usefull addition and helps run stuff around and pull wagons when the little tractor is busy.

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    1 year ago

    Do you happen to have their leaf blower by chance? Mine I feel doesn’t blow as hard as it ought to for being new. Before I crack it open for maintenance I decided to poke around lemmy to see if anybody’s talked about them yet lol

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        1 year ago

        We did that last year, but they got all mega packed into the grass from the snow. Sadly our HOA is displeased by such 😭 They’ll be turning soon, I hope you get some good colors this year!

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          Before we moved to where we are now, I would use the lawnmower and it’s bagging function to pick up leaves. Slow process depending on how big the bag is and size of yard

          Other options might be a pull behind sweeper, if you have a riding mower or atv

          Not sure how big your yard is. If it’s small, maybe a corded blower and giant extension chord