The present invention is directed toward apparatus and methods for rolling
and distribution of fencing material, and is particularly suited for
flexible fencing such as metal and plastic fencing, whether linked,
boxed, webbed, barbed, electrified, or otherwise configured. The
apparatus of the invention can be mounted on a skid loader, tractor, or
other lifting vehicle, whether onto the bucket attachment or onto the
forklift attachment of such a lifting vehicle. The apparatus has a
wrapping shaft that is pivotally or hingedly mounted to supporting
framework. The shaft is connected to a motor for powered rotation of the
shaft. The apparatus also has one or more tensioning rollers that flatten
the fencing and position it during uptake or distribution of fencing by
the wrapping roller. The supporting framework has guides that orient and
position the fencing as it passes through the apparatus. The invention
also provides methods of recovering, as well as distributing, fencing
using the apparatus.