Until the Dolezal family decided to think outside the box, one hydraulic press was, more or less, just like the other when it came to basic design.

Randy Dolezal and his son, Nick, however, wanted more -- more room, more flexibility, and more oomph when it came to a press.

The Leonards couldn't find the service truck they wanted, so in true farmer fashion, they built the truck they needed.

The Morgantown, Indiana, farmers began their quest to create the service truck tailormade for their operation by purchasing a used 1992 Model FL70 Freightliner.

The Smith family faced a dilemma that's all too common among growing farms: More acres demanded wider equipment to keep pace with planting and harvest.

The family's old shop -- once ideal for eight-row heads, 16-row planters, and straight trucks -- couldn't consume larger machines.

Watch our Top Shops contest winners as they show you around their shops on the Top Shops video page

What type of shop lighting is best for your shop? Get more information on a few different types, as well as their costs and how to get them.

As the cold weather settles in this winter, you may keep warmer while you work in the shop if you install an infrared space heater. Learn how they work and check out a few different infrared options.

If you have a critical need for uninterrupted power, you may want to consider purchasing a generator before the lights go out. There are many generator options out there -- which one is right for your shop?

Chat with other farmers about the latest developments and issues with tools and shop equipment in Shop Talk.

What type of shop design fits your operation best? Check out a few farm shop layouts and see which type would work best on your farm.

Find ideas and inspiration for your dream shop in this compilation of stories from Successful Farming magazine.