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Shop-Built Pony Carts Built To Last
After shopping for a pony cart, Roger Holcomb was less than impressed with the quality of what was on the market. A self-taught welder since he was 14, Holcomb built his own cart, never expecting it to go any farther than that.
“After a short time, I had people asking me to build one for them,” he notes. “I
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Shop-Built Pony Carts Built To Last LIVESTOCK Horses/Mules After shopping for a pony cart Roger Holcomb was less than impressed with the quality of what was on the market A self-taught welder since he was 14 Holcomb built his own cart never expecting it to go any farther than that “After a short time I had people asking me to build one for them ” he notes “I have sold several and even saw one in a parade Customers like my design and how sturdy they are built ” The 43-in wide 150-lb carts are built out of 1 1/4-in square tubing for the frame and expanded metal for the flooring The seat is 3-in foam covered with vinyl He purchases the shafts from an Amish family Holcomb offers two types of 20-in tires A pony cart with BMX wheels sells for $600 A cart with solid rubber wheels sells for $700 He paints the carts black with IH red accents on the fenders and evener Located in Mentor Minn near busy Hwy 2 most customers have been local but the carts can be shipped Holcomb says “The material in them is strong enough to last a long time after I’m gone ” he says Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Roger Holcomb 30990 140th Ave S E Mentor Minn 56736 ph 218 637-1547
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