Semi Flatbed Trailer Makes Handy Bridge
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Leonard Shelley's pasture land was divided by a creek with a steep bank. It was dangerous for cows to cross because they could get mired down in the soft silt bottom. Also, the cattle churned up the soil, making it more likely to erode.
To solve the problem, Shelley bought an old 48-ft. long, 8-ft. wide semi flatbed trailer for $500 and mounted it over the creek.
He loaded the flatbed on a machinery trailer and brought it home to the creek site, then used a cutting torch to cut off the axles. His brother helped him place the trailer across the creek. The two men were on tractors on opposite sides of the creek. One tractor pulled on the trailer while the other one held it back to keep the front end from dropping down. Dirt was then filled in level at each end of the bridge.
"The cows use it to cross, and it's strong enough that I can also drive across it with my pickup and small tractor," says Shelley. "It also saves the banks and improves the water quality in the creek."
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Leonard M. Shelley, 3155 Victory Trail, Stuart, Iowa 50250 (ph 515 523-1244).
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Semi Flatbed Trailer Makes Handy Bridge GRAIN CLEANERS Grain Cleaners (29C) 25-2-8 Leonard Shelley's pasture land was divided by a creek with a steep bank. It was dangerous for cows to cross because they could get mired down in the soft silt bottom. Also, the cattle churned up the soil, making it more likely to erode.
To solve the problem, Shelley bought an old 48-ft. long, 8-ft. wide semi flatbed trailer for $500 and mounted it over the creek.
He loaded the flatbed on a machinery trailer and brought it home to the creek site, then used a cutting torch to cut off the axles. His brother helped him place the trailer across the creek. The two men were on tractors on opposite sides of the creek. One tractor pulled on the trailer while the other one held it back to keep the front end from dropping down. Dirt was then filled in level at each end of the bridge.
"The cows use it to cross, and it's strong enough that I can also drive across it with my pickup and small tractor," says Shelley. "It also saves the banks and improves the water quality in the creek."
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Leonard M. Shelley, 3155 Victory Trail, Stuart, Iowa 50250 (ph 515 523-1244).
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