Table 7.1 Equipment Ownership and Purchase Plans

Own

Plan To Purchase

Stock Trailers

12,583

1,412

Tractors

12,188

1,090

Branding irons

12,216

1,015

Cattle Handling Systems

10,297

1,329

Mowers/Shredders

10,214

817

Stationary Feeders

8,353

744

Brush Control Equipment

7,336

630

Round Bale Trailers

5,780

676

Hay Balers/Conditioners

4,036

702

Windmills

4,832

562

Pasture Aerators/Renovators

4,427

1,016

Single Animal Scales

2,571

791

Skid-steer Loaders

1,416

538

Solar Power Pumps

1,073

760

 Table 7.2 Vehicle Ownership and Purchase Plans

Own

Plan To Purchase

3/4 Ton Pickup

9,108

1,433

All Terrain (ATV)

8,381

1,240

4x4 Pickup

7,390

926

1/2 Ton Pickup

5,421

588

1 Ton Pickup

5,187

619

Sports Utility Vehicle

6,375

534

 Table 7.3 Favorite Make of Vehicle

Own

Percent

Ford

5,694

39.0%

Chevrolet

4,638

31.7%

Dodge

2,138

14.6%

GMC

1,442

9.8%

Toyota

255

1.7%

Other Makes

591

4.0%

 Table 7.4 Ownership of Electronic Communications Equipment

Own

Percent

Cell Phone

14,383

98.2%

Internet

11,094

75.8%

E-Mail

10,076

69.0%

Satellite Dish

10,215

70.0%