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Gateways and gates

Type of use Vehicles and machinery In choosing the width of the gate and the layout of the gateway, consider what type of vehicles and machinery are going to need access. Normal field gates are 3.66m (12′) wide, which is wide enough for a standard tractor, but larger tractors, combine harvesters and other agricultural or...

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