Vertical screw TMR

[grassfarmer]

I don't think pencils have found their way that far
north yet.

[ALLFARMER]

Grassfarmer your to cheap to buy a quad.
Anything that's cost money is automatically out for
you.

[grassfarmer]

Not "to" cheap to buy one - not even "too" cheap to
buy one - it's something I don't want or need. I prefer
to invest capital in things that generate revenue not
depreciate it. That way I've always got money on hand
to buy hay or cattle if prices are opportune rather
than just talk about it.

[forage]

GF I purchased the Rhino and it has saved us a lot of money on fuel and gas.This machine runs forever on a tank of gas were as starting up a diesel truck. It has vertually replaced the truck in every aspect, fencing ,checking cattle, you name it. You should really try one out.

[grassfarmer]

One problem I have with these type things is they are
all extras. My existing 3/4 ton truck can pull my
trailer, move fencing equipment, check cows, go to
town for a skid of salt blocks and go to Calgary to
pick up someone from the airport. I could save fuel
no doubt running around the farm doing some chores
with a Rhino or quad but would have the capital cost
of an additional vehicle. When you own additional
vehicles and use each less you don't reduce the major
costs of ownership or depreciation very much.

[ASRG]

A well maintained quad can last a long time, and is definiely cheaper to run round the farm than a truck. It seems to me the worst gas milage possible on a 4X4 truck is the little running around stuff.
My cows are so used to a quad they seldom even notice. Now saying that....I don't rip around like a kid!
I have a very handy little trailer for the quad to haul fencing stuff/chainsaw etc. Also a seeder and a sprayer.
I prefer the quad to a truck (weather permitting!) for checking cows,light fencing, shooting gophers, etc.