How to Invest in Agricultural Equipment

Posted on: 1 November 2021

Farmers are always on the lookout for farm attachments that improve yield. While many pieces of farm attachments promise to improve farm output, most operate as single units. It means that the attachments can only perform a single task, making them less efficient. A 4-in-1 bucket is perhaps the most versatile farm attachment since it delivers several functions. It might explain why most commercial farmers invest in the attachment. That said, many farmers only use it to perform four functions; dozing, grabbing, loading, and carrying. However, did you know that a 4-in-1 bucket can perform other tasks? Read on to find out.

Scraping — Breaking down rugged farmland is vital for plants because it helps renew the soil. The best way to re-open the soil is by scraping the top layer, which involves working the topsoil. Most farmers use a scraping attachment, and while it does an excellent job, removing and attaching the accessory every time is challenging. Rather than use a scraper as a separate attachment, farmers can opt for a 4-in-1 bucket. To use the attachment for scraping, lower the bucket to the ground and open the clamshell. Once you have reached the desired scraping depth, start driving the tractor forward. The clamshell's cutting edge will contact and penetrate the ground. The best part is that the clamshell collects the soil while you scrape the ground, simultaneously performing two tasks.

Digging — While many farmers do not believe that a 4-in-1 bucket can be used to dig farmland, the attachment does an excellent job. Of course, you cannot expect a multipurpose bucket to outperform a dedicated tillage, a trencher, or a plough. However, a 4-in-1 bucket can do a decent job, especially when working on relatively small farmland. The best way to use multipurpose buckets as digging equipment is with the clamshell closed. That said, a 4 in 1 bucket is only suitable for digging loose soil. Therefore, if your farm has boulders or stumps, you should accessorise the blade section with ground-engaging teeth for enhanced performance.

Bottom Dumping — Stockpiling farm produce, such as grains, is common in commercial farming. However, you cannot stockpile grains efficiently if you do not have the right equipment. Typically, most farmers fill trucks with grains before transporting them to a silo. However, the process is long and requires various machines. Since a 4-in-1 bucket can be used as a bottom dumper, it eases the stockpiling process. For instance, a farmer can scoop grains using the bucket and then release them into a silo by opening the clamshell. It allows the grains to empty without necessarily tilting the bucket.