There are many fences to trim at the Solchenberger farm in Cazenovia, Wisconsin.
“When we used the sickle mower with our tractor, there was a lot of turning around in the seat and also clutching around the fence posts,” says Gerard Solchenberger. “One day a coworker asked if it wouldn’t be easier to use a skid steer with hydrostatic transmission.”
Solchenberger had some of the components already but purchased the 8-foot-long hoses and a universal attachment plate. The project also required a hydraulic pump because it’s run with the auxiliary hydraulic from the skid steer. His total cost: $485.
“I never checked, but I had a pretty good idea I wouldn’t get a commercial version for under $500,” he laughs. Besides, he enjoyed the challenge of the project, he says.
Solchenberger recalls the most time-consuming part was measuring to make sure the sickle’s breakaway feature would still work.
“I like seeing what I’m cutting out in front of me,” he says.
Placement: Spacing accommodates the safety breakaway feature.
Nimble: A skid steer goes more places where tractors can’t.
Price: $485
Family farm: The Solchenberger farm includes Gerard and his brothers, John, Chris, and Louis, and their sister, Bernadette – five out of 10 children. One nephew, Bradley, is on the farm full time, too. Besides 125 dairy cattle, they also have feeder steers.
Off-farm job: After working all day as a saleperson at Hartje Lumber in LaValle, Wisconsin, Solchenberger says he likes to come home to the farm and help out (primarily with the machinery).
Hobbies: Woodworking is another favorite pasttime. Solchenberger also enjoys bow hunting for deer.
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