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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.
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