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Schaffer Farms
Приєднався 8 лип 2020
Starting as a 1st generation farmer, and starting literialy from the ground up. Watch as we build and restore neglected land plus an old dairy farm into a working hay business, Air B&B and our finial goal.... a working Bison ranch. Follow us on our journey through this transformation, trying to make it in a world where Agriculture is becoming a disappearing occupation not carried out amongst most younger generations.
Tedding Hay with the Sitrex RT/5800H tedder
Tedding hay is crucial to the dry down process of making dry hay. By "fluffing up" the swaths from the discbine, slows air to circulate around the freshly mowed grass and speed up the drying process to allow us to achieve the goal of around 8-16% moisture content. This is our first season with this Sitrex tedder ... an upgrade from our older New Holland 163 manual fold tedder.
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Відео
4066R is repaired and back in service and ready for work!
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The 4066R is repaired and back in service! And the work and abuse will continue to try and finish out this hay season! And then maybe start looking for a larger tractor to ease the pain on the 4066. John Deere 5 or 6 series might be in play. Remember ... you aint farming if your not breaking stuff!
4066 break down! Front axle is broken!! #farmlife
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The John Deere 4066R has had its first major issue since 2016 when I purchased it new. I still dont know why the gears exploded , but could be a factor defect, or dome other known issue to John Deere? We will have yo wait and see. Its gunna be 2 weeks before they can even look at it!!!
Hay Mow Entrance update
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After a storm ripped off the entrance to the hay mow, I have begun the process of trying g to salvage and restore the Barn to the best of my abilities. There is still a lot more work to do!
Bran Door Update
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Well we finally got the 22'x13' insulated roll up barn door installed by Fisher Doors!. No need for electric opener the chain works great! Big improvement from having a gaping hole.
John Deere MX6 Bush Hog Review while Clearing Bison pasture
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So I figured while clearing this land for future Bison pasture, would be a good opportunity to show and review my favorite 3 point attachment ... the John Deere MX6 Bush Hog! They come in different sizes and would be a great addition to your equipment to any land owner!
Raking Hay with New Holland 258 rake
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Raking Hay with New Holland 258 rake and changing some broken tines (teeth)
discing with 4066R and John Deere discs
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discing with 4066R and John Deere discs
Using Frontier Rototiller on cornfield with 4066
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Using Frontier Rototiller on cornfield with 4066
Ploughing corn field with John Deere 4066
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Ploughing corn field with John Deere 4066
How to deal with Eastern Tent Caterpillar on apple trees #organicfarming
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How to deal with Eastern Tent Caterpillar on apple trees #organicfarming
Getting the corn field ready for planting
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Getting the corn field ready for planting
How to plant Christmas trees #farming #christmastree
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How to plant Christmas trees #farming #christmastree
Checking bees and pruning trees #bees #orchard #pruning
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Checking bees and pruning trees #bees #orchard #pruning
John deere XUV 855M Gator review after 5 years of ownership. #johndeere #johndeeregator
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John deere XUV 855M Gator review after 5 years of ownership. #johndeere #johndeeregator
Barn clean up on a wet day. Cool Stroh's clock find! #barnfinds #strohs
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Barn clean up on a wet day. Cool Stroh's clock find! #barnfinds #strohs
Moving the fallen barn door out of my way!
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Moving the fallen barn door out of my way!
Mirror upgrade on 4066R #johndeere #4066
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Mirror upgrade on 4066R #johndeere #4066
John Deere 4066R review #4066 #johndeere
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John Deere 4066R review #4066 #johndeere
Whats in my Tire? #arrowhead #artifacts
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Whats in my Tire? #arrowhead #artifacts
Welcome to Schaffer Farms #farming #homesteading
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Welcome to Schaffer Farms #farming #homesteading
Talk about makin' hay ... glad it didnt cost ya!
@@quig4800 amazing how $2 worth of roll pins can shut the whole operation down!
@@Schafferfarms ... and a handful of grease/oil/maintenance can prevent a lot. Parts always break... As long as you realize that you'll always have problems, your problems will just change, You will live a happy life! ... Keep up the noble work my friend
Really 😂
Do you agree with their diagnosis on the cause, not that it mattes, your finance committee (wife) still had to write the check 😫
Yeah … brand new front end was $5,600( without the labor) so that was the big cost…. And I do work that tractor to its max! I know the mechanic that worked on it and he’s a stand up guy. He took me in the shop and showed me what wore out.
@@Schafferfarms its good that you got to actually see the problem and that you can trust your Doctor (mechanic) 👍
A FREE HAT🙌
Can you please explain this to my boss.
Well it’s a fact that the moment you fix something…. Something breaks!
That's what KaMALa said after the DEBATE lol
How many hours do you have on the 4066R?
1800 hrs witch I don’t think is that crazy?
@@Schafferfarms I watch a lot of channels with 4066 (dont own a tractor myself) so I was wondering, seems like it's been serving you well.
@@ronaldharmon9891 that tractor is the heartbeat of the whole operation here on the farm, even the dealer was impressed by what I was doing with it! I use that tractor to the max !!!
Definitely spider gears ... Why didnt it come out of 4WD is an issue ... Did it possibly go back in at speed? Sorry bud hope it aint too bad
All I know is that it would still work in 2 wheel drive but unfortunately the gears still turn when the front wheels move…. There is no way truly disengage the wheels to allow them to spin freely.
Besides you need cover I like that you're trying to make it look original using much of the original pieces👍
You've got this bud .... Man I wish I was on that side of the country! How does that joint look? Simple cut or hand tooled?
@@quig4800 looks like they used a saw , ld say about 90% will be reusable!
Still to wet...i can see if
Really to bad that yer so dumb. 😅😅😂😂
Put the fucking phone down so you can get some work done... Bunch of candy asses!!!
What is the difference between the 256 and 258? Thank you. Take care.
They almost look identical! But I believe the 258 has a 9’ span and the 256 8’-6” other than that I don’t see any other differences.
Wish we could get corn to grow like that
Looking good my friend ... September harvest?
@@quig4800 95 day sweet corn! Bodacious
I love a good Bran door.
When I used to deal with cleaners all the time I use that Udder Balm to heal my arms ... Amazing stuff ... as far as the sinking asphalt... Its sinking for a reason (undermined) youd have to dig it out and support it by gravel or cement, then use a hot or liquid tar on the edges so the new asphalt will adhere
Lookin good bud ... Nice job ... Yup less to go wrong with the door in the future. I'm SO glad I set up your notifications... Great to hear your progress
Lots of work there my friend ... You've earned yourself another cleared field... and a cold one
Probably the first piece of equipment that most farmers buy or borrow.
You sure do work that bush hog😂
@@ronaldharmon9891 i sure did get my moneys worth!
We have a newer enrossi or however you spell it 4 basket one
@@WilsonHayFarms so far no complaints ! Very smooth tedder with a 24’ swath!
Cool
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Kinda neat
Now that’s 😎 😂
We bought a rake and used the rubber teeth to replace several of the ones that were broken or missing. They did a good job but did not last like the spring ones so we ended up going back to the spring ones. Like the video, subscribed to follow along with you. Keep up the good work.
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Awesome video and great way to save money in the long run!
My Dad and I ran a custom hay baling operation back in the 60's and 70's, He bought a new New Holland 256 rake, basically the same as you have, and it came with the rubber mounted teeth. The rubber ones were designed for those farmers who raised all alfalfa hay and they did a great job raking it up. We eventually changed all of ours out to the spring tooth ones after the rubber ones cracked and broke off. The spring tooth ones are much better to rake heavy thick hay than the rubber ones. One tip you might consider, after making the first round and then turn around to rake the second side together, you need to turn the completed windrow completely over on the second pass. Your baler will leave the hay that is laying under the windrow if you don't turn it completely over. The reason I know that is because I have raked a lot of hay, we ran every day it wasn't raining.
the spring teeth are much better and cost less. I have a rake that had all rubber teeth on it and right after I got it 1 fell off and was sticking in the field so I stopped and picked it up and checked the others. I found 11 more bad teeth and pulled them off. then put all new spring teeth on after that. also the rubber teeth hold dust between the hanger and the bar and make the bar rust and break. I have fixed a lot of them for other farmers that were rusted and broke on a bolt hole because of the rubber teeth. they are the best rake made
Yeah I agree i do like the spring teeth much better! I had a customer that found one of the rubber ones in a square bale lol!
So who took it? The wind? A huge flock of birds? A bear? 😂😂😂😂😂
Looks like it was on a roll :)
How? Those things are heavy.
😩hope god blessed you with a pretty face cause he sure shorted you on brains
Guess I was on a good enough angle it tried to get away!
stop swinging that camera so fast
Sorry workin on my camera skills! This youtube stuff is a job in itself!
Nice TRUMP 2024🎉
Sweet disc mower, the impeller conditioner helps dry faster than the rollers
Yeah was thinkin about gettin one to help with dry down time!
Yes I have a disc mower conditioner with impeller. It takes more horsepower than a roller machine, but it saves sometimes a whole day’s curing, which sometimes because of the weather can mean the difference between a good quality hay crop, or a poor quality crop. Also rollers are of little help in 2nd or 3rd cutting of grass hay. The impeller bruises the blades of grass breaking down the wax coating which gives a much shorter curing time than with using rollers.
You have some shit hanging inside of your tractor... You might want to wipe that up
So are you saying Biden is better?
Stay pressed 😂
Cheers to a prosperous year!
Trump tariffs really helped 2016-2020...
My bank account was a lot better with Trump!
Hope those wheel bearings were greased 😂
Farmer LOL
Plowing 3 inches deep lol pitiful that a 66 hp tractor won't do better
.... and you were just singing the praises of your tiller now it's leaking 🤨
I honestly dont know what happened there but the thing still works like a champ!
Nice tractor. How does it do in steep terrain? I have a 3046r with loaded tires but no cab right now. Love it, but wish I had something bigger and with a cab to compliment it for snow removal and days when I want to sit in the AC. The 4066r has been on my wish list, but then a skid steer with tracks is another potential route to go. My property is mostly wooded and has a decent slope to it. Thanks!
I do have very steep slopes on my property and can get up and down there no problem, especially in the A range. I pull a 630 moco Discbine up and down and she gets the job done! I do try to avoid side sloping because it’s sketchy as hell !
I was lucky back in February we had nice weather and I got my IH 454 out with my one bottom 16 inch Ferguson plow out and did my gardens and I am glade I did the weather is on and off rain and sun since
Ya got to take advantage of the weather while ya can! I still can’t get back in there yet to disc it up !!
It's to muddy to be plowing and the deeper you plow ground the better it better it is
Way too muddy for plowing.
Agreed but we have rain everyday in the forecast and it takes a week of sun to dry!!
I bottom plow just as deep as I can get it usually about 12 to 16 inches deep. It's better to plow it deeper for a good seed bed.
Working with the cornell soil extensions they recommend a 6-8” seed bed for corn
@Schafferfarms yeah it looked like you were barely rolling over any dirt. But hey what ever works for you I guess. I run mine just as Dame deep as I can get it. But I also run alot bigger tractor than you. Good luck.
12 to 16 inches is to deep
@staceygay6400 no it's not. My disc run 24 inch cutter disc so it works well for preparing seed beds for corn, beans, and peanuts.