Unexpected Uses for Your Farm's ATV

An ATV is an invaluable farming tool that can save you both time and money. They complement your existing tractor, doing the heavy work that makes your farm run smoothly. There are many uses for an ATV or a UTV on your farm, and here at RideNow Powersports in Austin, we serve San Marcos, Round Rock and New Braunfels, Texas and can help you to get the right ATV for all your farming needs. 

Transporting Goods

One of the biggest advantages of having an ATV on your farm is that it serves as a transport vehicle. You can haul bags of feed, carry your hand tools, tow bales of hay or simply bring your shopping bags into the house. Having your ATV as your transporter vehicle will save wear and tear on your tractor and is easier to maintain. 

Raking

When fall leaves pile up and threaten to overtake your property, raking them up is a breeze with an ATV. Adding a rake attachment to your ATV will allow you to simply drive through your farm, picking up debris and leaves with ease. Some people use them to pick up pine needles, brush and branches. 

Plowing Snow

Another great use for your ATV is clearing snow. Add a plow attachment, tire chains and wheel weights and your ATV transforms into a snow plowing workhorse. You can quickly remove snow by simply driving through, either pushing your plow ahead of you or dragging it behind you. ATVs work best for plowing soft, wet snow rather than hard, packed snow or ice. 

Spreading Seeds

There is a wide variety of attachments that you can purchase for your ATV, but one of the most popular is the seed spreader. Your ATV or UTV attachment can spread seeds across your fields. This makes planting grass or crops easy. You can also spread fertilizer, dirt or sand, cutting your work time and making the task more efficient. 

Mowing Grass 

Even if you already have a tractor, your ATV can make an excellent back up vehicle for keeping the grass under control. You can tackle one side of your farm and have your farmhand cut the grass on the other side at the same time. With a simple deck attachment or pull-behind mower add-on, you can easily cut your grass without wearing out your tractor. 

When it comes to getting the best use from your farm equipment, your ATV is a valuable asset for running your operation efficiently. At RideNow Powersports in Austin, we serve San Marcos, Round Rock and New Braunfels, Texas, and we can help you get the right ATV for all your farm's needs. Stop by our showroom for a test drive today.