Friday, 28 October 2016 06:55

A crate with no beer

Written by  Mark Daniel
A range of tasks can be carried out safely. A range of tasks can be carried out safely.

The Irish seem to have a knack for tackling and solving problems with no-nonsense ideas.

For example, the Allingham QuadCrate, a modular carrier for ATVs, developed onfarm for some years, allows a range of tasks to be carried out safely.

Whether it’s to move a few bales, chemical containers or fencing materials, or just give the farm dog a safe ride, all bases seem to be covered.

Manufactured from galvanised steel, the unit is foldable and easily configured to provide carriers, toolboxes or a stock crate set-up; it will prove useful for jobs that don’t warrant the use of a trailer, or where the terrain is too much for something trailed.

The QuadCrate mounts on the towball coupling at the rear of the ATV, and a suspension bracket mounts on the ATV’s rear carrying frame; it is easily removed if you do want to use a trailer.

Capacity is 200kg depending on the ATV model.

Options include extensions, wire unroller frames or lamb boxes.

William Allingham suggests the units are designed to carry -- and equally importantly balance -- the load, improving safety, and is rather more convenient than always having to tow a trailer around the farm.

Whether the dog prefers riding in the crate to perching up top remains to be seen, but he should get to the job without falling off.

www.quadcrate.co.uk 

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