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What is a realistic board foot per hour (bdft/hr) for a manual mill? - Real World Production Test
Please watch this video before buying a manual mill!
In this video I try to show what it is like to run a manual mill, a Wood Mizer LT15 Wide, and I measure what I think are realistic bdft/hr figures to help you determine feasibility of your sawmill business.
Sawmill manufacturers greatly over estimate real world productivity of their mills. If you think you will hit the numbers posted in their marketing literature you will likely be disappointed in your mill or business once under way. After recording this video and after 3 years as a small time sawyer, I think it is fair to say that you can expect somewhere around half of what they are marketing...in even the most ideal conditions.
So many things can make my operation faster: Bigger logs, straighter logs, better loading methods, etc etc. But, I have to say that the weak link is typically going to be one's self in any sawmill operation...especially with a manual mill. There are only so many logs you can roll, turn, onboard, offboard, and stack before you run out of steam. Running at hyper speed to achieve manufacturer figures is not realistic or sustainable for a single man operation.
I still love my mill...If you are thinking of getting into the sawing business, please watch this and remember this is in fast motion and was about 3 hours of work. Can you picture doing this day in and day out for your full time job? If so, try to think of how you will keep logs coming to the mill to keep you running at full tilt. Sawing is not an easy business and this hasn't even addressed the hardest part...selling your lumber! :)
Enjoy the video and please share any tips or comments you have below!
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Razor Pocket Mod Three Wheel Go Kart - Built in a Day with Spare Parts
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It's Spring Break 2022 and what better way to spend it than building a homemade go kart. We looked around for spare parts to assemble our go kart and used a Razor Pocket Mod scooter that we picked up at a sale for $2, an old go kart frame that was in a scrap metal pile, and 2 wheel barrow wheels. We were able to use a 24 volt E-bike battery we had to power it, but you could make something like ...
Automated Cattle Livestock Feeder - Feeding Cows with Robots - Hanen LSF-12 Review
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NOT SPONSORED My life just got so much easier, I was in need of a bulk tank to store more feed now that we have 9 cows. In addition, feeding with buckets was getting more onerous and time consuming so I went in search of a solution. After a lot of research I stumbled upon the LSF-12 Automatic Cattle Feeder from Hanen...and it turns out they were in my neighborhood. I spent less that $6500 on th...
Wireless Skidsteer Attachment Control on Excavator - CAT 306 - Multi-Function Attachments
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Hey Everyone, I solved the issue of controlling my multi-function skid steer attachments from the cab of my excavator. It involved an Arduino, 4 way relay, an HC-5 Bluetooth module and a simple android app. Give me your thoughts in the comments below. This has opened up a lot of possibilities for my CAT 306 and now I can use a lot of my attachments that I had for my Gehl RT210. Thanks for suppo...
Can the CAT306 CR With Stick Steer and XTC Replace Multiple Machines? - Initial Review
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THIS IS NOT SPONSORED! I wanted to consolidate some of my equipment because I felt a little overwhelmed with all the machine maintenance I have. So I decided to look for an all in one machine that could do what my skid steer and wheeled excavator could do. I looked at a lot of options, including the Mecalac but decided to go with the CAT 306 with Stick Steer and XTC for many reasons: -It was ha...
Gehl Track Loader RT210 Long Term Review - In depth look at Gehl's track system with pros and cons
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It is time to say goodbye to my much loved Gehl RT210 after having it for nearly 10 years. I decided to consolidate a lot of my equipment since we will be moving and I will no longer need to split time between properties. In this video I go through a lot of the good and bad of the Gehl. Mainly, it isn't great for doing lots of roadwork, namely ditching and shoulder work. I replaced the RT210, m...
How to Put A Track Back on a CTL Skidsteer in the Field - GEHL RT210
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I slipped a track for the first time in nearly 10 years of ownership of my Gehl RT210. It happened when working on the shoulder of my driveway. I have discovered that the Gehl undercarriage doesn't like breaker rocks used for the sub grade on roads. I plan to make another video on that soon, but in this one I show how I was able to get the track back on even while the machine was perched precar...
DIY Building a Long Driveway Up a Hill - With a Switchback - 3500ft Long
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I finally received my erosion permit and finished my driveway to the new homesite. After making over 4000ft of driveway, I learned how to drive a dozer, a CAT D6, and got a lot of use out of my CAT 323. I have come to appreciate how hard being a dozer operator actually is (especially if you don't have Slope and Grade assist tools) and can't believe how much effort goes into to putting up silt f...
How to Run a Dozer With No Experience - CAT D6 Grade Control and Slope Assist Tutorial
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I rented a CAT D6 bull dozer for one month to complete two driveways at the farm. I had zero bull dozer experience and was very intimidated about renting one and doing the driveways myself. In this video I show how it is possible to get professional level results without any experience, by taking advantage of the Grade Control and Slope Assist functions on the newer CAT dozers. Without them I d...
How to Remove Trees with Excavator and Bucket - Pull Method
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I needed to clear a lot of trees for a new home we are building. I was primarily pushing the trees over with my CAT 323. I found pushing to be difficult in a thick forest and it also resulted in broken trees. My experienced excavator operator friend showed me a new way of taking trees out by pulling them with the excavator instead of pushing them. It works brilliantly and is much safer. By lini...
First Time Baling Hay - Lessons Learned - Case 75C - NH BR740 - Krone AM R 280 - Super Hayliner 68
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I managed to harvest my hay for the first time, hooray! I learned a lot and thought I would share it with you since most videos on baling are by long time farmers who know what they are doing. I did not know what I was doing and had to learn everything by reading, trial and error, and through some UA-cam watching :) All of my equipment performed well and I managed to get 100 small square bales ...
Review of the Krone Active Mow R280 - First time cutting hay - Case 75C
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I finally was able to put my new hay equipment to use. In this video I review the German made Krone ActiveMow R280 disc cutter. It was a bit of a splurge when I bought my hay equipment, but man is this thing nice. Super well made, quiet, and very fast/efficient. I learned a lot this season cutting hay for the first time, with no help, and with no one showing me what to do. I will have a follow-...
Long Term Review of the John Deere 1585 - Full Review - 1500 Series Terrain Cut
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If you like the ear protection in the video you can get it here: amzn.to/3uPpbYn You are probably watching this because either you are curious about one of the most expensive lawn mowers you can buy, or you are seriously considering it because you want a mower with 0 turn capabilities, but with a cab and AWD. Very few mowers meet the latter, and that is how I ended up with the JD 1585. I have o...
Wheeled Excavator Demonstration - Komatsu PW30 - Picking up and loading scrap metal
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Ever wonder what the difference is between a wheeled excavator and a track excavator? I made this video because there are very few videos of wheeled excavators, especially in the mini and midi categories. In this video I do an overview of the machine and load a trailer with scrap metal. The Komatsu PW30 is a relatively obscure excavator in the US, many are used overseas. I found this machine on...
How to Propagate Strawberries in NFT hydroponic system Part 2
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How to Propagate Strawberries in NFT hydroponic system Part 2
Fixing Up An Old New Holland Square Baler - Start to Finish - Curly Bales and More
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Fixing Up An Old New Holland Square Baler - Start to Finish - Curly Bales and More
DriftlessinWI Reaches 100 Subs - 3018-PRO CNC Drawing with Sharpie
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DriftlessinWI Reaches 100 Subs - 3018-PRO CNC Drawing with Sharpie
Best Logging Skidsteer Attachment - Wallenstein LXG 430RP Tour - This is my favorite attachment!
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Best Logging Skidsteer Attachment - Wallenstein LXG 430RP Tour - This is my favorite attachment!
Simple DIY Dehumidifier Wood Kiln - Part2 - Does it work in below 0 weather? Finished Buckthorn
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Simple DIY Dehumidifier Wood Kiln - Part2 - Does it work in below 0 weather? Finished Buckthorn
Propagating Strawberries Easily in a Basement Hydroponic System
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Propagating Strawberries Easily in a Basement Hydroponic System
Hanging Basement Hydroponic System - Why don't more people do this at home?
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Hanging Basement Hydroponic System - Why don't more people do this at home?
Modifying a Case FarmAll 75C to Use Skid Steer Attachments on a 3 pt Hitch - Part 1
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Modifying a Case FarmAll 75C to Use Skid Steer Attachments on a 3 pt Hitch - Part 1
Deep Snow- John Deere 60" Snow Thrower on a 1585 Terrain Series
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Deep Snow- John Deere 60" Snow Thrower on a 1585 Terrain Series
Amazing Timber Framed Treehouse with Live Edge Black Walnut Siding
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Amazing Timber Framed Treehouse with Live Edge Black Walnut Siding
Quick Tour of Hay Equipment- Krone AMR280 - NH BR740 - Tonutti 5 Wheel Rake - NH Super Hayliner 68
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Quick Tour of Hay Equipment- Krone AMR280 - NH BR740 - Tonutti 5 Wheel Rake - NH Super Hayliner 68
Tour of my Simple DIY Dehumidifier Wood Kiln - Super Energy Efficient and Mobile - Buckthorn Drying
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Tour of my Simple DIY Dehumidifier Wood Kiln - Super Energy Efficient and Mobile - Buckthorn Drying
2019 Gehl RT105 - Super Compact Track Loader Demo - Feeding Cows and Cleaning Out Barn
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2019 Gehl RT105 - Super Compact Track Loader Demo - Feeding Cows and Cleaning Out Barn
Snow Plowing with the John Deere Broom - Maxing It Out - JD 1585
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Snow Plowing with the John Deere Broom - Maxing It Out - JD 1585
Snow Plowing with the JD 60" Snow Thrower on a 1500 Series - I don't know it's broken!
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Snow Plowing with the JD 60" Snow Thrower on a 1500 Series - I don't know it's broken!
How to Change Attachments on JD 1500 Series - Changing out the broom for the JD 60" snow thrower
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How to Change Attachments on JD 1500 Series - Changing out the broom for the JD 60" snow thrower

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  • @gerlandkent6377
    @gerlandkent6377 3 дні тому

    [thank, you for you're helpful video.👍 I, just bought a 2002, 939c cat track loader bull dozer with a 4&1 bucket for $40k]

  • @michaelplewman
    @michaelplewman 5 днів тому

    Unplug the travel alarm beeper. I did that in my brand new 305.

  • @tf987
    @tf987 6 днів тому

    thank you!!!

  • @AmericanFarmerHVAC2024
    @AmericanFarmerHVAC2024 17 днів тому

    Have you ever encountered a wasp or hornet nest with the thing yet? Wondering if the cab will keep you from getting killed by angry hornets.

  • @halfwayfarmsandoutdoors3550
    @halfwayfarmsandoutdoors3550 23 дні тому

    On stuck bolts, heat is your friend. If no oxy/act torch, use a propane torch. Just takes longer. Almost always works!!

  • @blessisrael6455
    @blessisrael6455 Місяць тому

    I have some runners and it seems like a lot of people have problems with strawberries; MB sells a strawberry NPK 9-12-34 but it says mix in 100 gallons; I’m new at hydroponics with strawberries……. What NPK do you use for smaller strawberry plants, per gallon ? I also made some liquid calcium; how much would you add ?

  • @shawnrenaud2252
    @shawnrenaud2252 Місяць тому

    Thanks! Good video. I believe a side discharge deck would solve a few issues in terms of cleaning, dust inside the cab...etc.

  • @johntexan4165
    @johntexan4165 2 місяці тому

    You pushed the roll up the hill instead of down? Hrm…

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi 2 місяці тому

      Because the trucks like to dump rock going up hill, if the mat was out it would get destroyed by trucks driving on it when they go up and turn around

  • @jasonloos5010
    @jasonloos5010 2 місяці тому

    The seat is at an angle bc you typically have a ripper and it’s easier on your neck and back with a seat like that

  • @triciahill216
    @triciahill216 2 місяці тому

    How many inches high can you mow with your Krone?

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi Місяць тому

      There are some adjustments available but I am usually cutting about 4" high. You can cut longer or shorter based on how much you tilt the top link forwards and back.

  • @kerznwast7607
    @kerznwast7607 2 місяці тому

    This mower needs a space-saving central suction like Iseki and Gianni Ferrari with high emptying. otherwise great machine

  • @High_Caliber
    @High_Caliber 2 місяці тому

    I wish you had kept making content, really good stuff. Cheers!

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi Місяць тому

      Thanks, that means a lot. I hope to get back to it, my house build just dominated life, but I'm in now and maybe more YT is in my future :)

  • @Dave-jm5yo
    @Dave-jm5yo 2 місяці тому

    Good honest review

  • @ThisisMindoMint
    @ThisisMindoMint 2 місяці тому

    What happened to the videos? Loved them just found you COME BACK PLEASE 😊

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi Місяць тому

      I finally got moved into new house, after a long build process, hopefully I can get back to YT. Thanks!

    • @ThisisMindoMint
      @ThisisMindoMint Місяць тому

      Congrats! And please come back. Love the vids.

  • @Captainblack710
    @Captainblack710 3 місяці тому

    My 1580 is coming up 4 years old with close to 5000 hours on the clock, been hammered from pillar to post , greased once a week and the odd visit to workshop for service and minor repairs, this is one hell of a machine ,if you were cutting what is in this vidio then the machine would probley last you a life time, bulit proof , 😊

  • @slingernolenation7518
    @slingernolenation7518 3 місяці тому

    Great job with the switchback. Thank you for sharing. I need to cut in a road of a similar length, and I am in fulltime study mode. Awesome work and best regards.

  • @DrChris502
    @DrChris502 3 місяці тому

    you have a lot of uninformed information in this video (biggest one being engine air filter is on top of engine, not behind side panels). for starters, you are not sitting on top of the engine. that hatch under your feet lifts open to the hydrostatic pump/drive. and as far as cleanup, spraying dry grass debris should never be your first attempt. get yourself a battery power blower to clean it out quickly after each mow; don't let it build up after several uses. also, keep in mind, this is a finish mower. not a rough terrain mower where you're cutting foot tall grass. that is where you're large tractor/mower implements should be used. proper application for intended use of the machine would help you tremendously.

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi Місяць тому

      The air filter is under seat, where all the grass clippings pile up, the side panel does have a screen that still needs to be cleaned. The seat is above engine. The blower doesn't work, I've tried it for years. The machine gets just as dirty cutting the yard as cutting trails. I've used it for over about 12 years now so I would say I'm pretty informed...here is a real tip, get a side discharge and problems go away, I just got one, hurray!

  • @ScreamingEagle228
    @ScreamingEagle228 3 місяці тому

    where does one live to get snow like this. I love it lmao

  • @BricksandSlabs
    @BricksandSlabs 3 місяці тому

    ua-cam.com/video/yMj5GWpS3b8/v-deo.html _ this is what is did for heat and airflow. i used 2 * inch fans, you only need one lol. i had my door on the far end and build a track to silde a kart for loading and unloading. THEN I MOVED AND ITS JUST STIING IN MY OLD BUILDING NOW! UUGH i have to dis assemble and re assemble...... ughhhh

  • @getstuk87
    @getstuk87 3 місяці тому

    Man I really wish you continued to film, you would grow huge soon. Your videos are very similar to famous youtubers who I watch and who now youtube for a living. Come back!!!

  • @getstuk87
    @getstuk87 3 місяці тому

    Would appreciate a cost breakdown next go around!

  • @getstuk87
    @getstuk87 3 місяці тому

    Loved watching this video, great camera views too!

  • @deweypowell2684
    @deweypowell2684 3 місяці тому

    Does it have a fm radio

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi Місяць тому

      No! But I have some FM headphones :)

  • @muhammadayaz3507
    @muhammadayaz3507 3 місяці тому

    Nice one 👍

  • @SF-fm7ov
    @SF-fm7ov 4 місяці тому

    If you are not operating at full speed then of course your not throwing the snow far. Also, if there are any gaps between the impellor and the housing, you should try adding rubber. This can make a substantial difference. There are many videos showing how. With a few mods, this should be an excellent show blowing machine.

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi Місяць тому

      Thanks for the tip, it never made much of a difference though at 75% or 100% throttle, just burned a lot more diesel

  • @bobhuber6628
    @bobhuber6628 4 місяці тому

    Just came across this video. Very nice. I realize the video is old and that’s probably why the affiliate links no longer apply. What size net cups are you using for your strawberries? Thanks.

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi Місяць тому

      2", sorry about links, I really need to cleanup my channel, been away awhile building my house

  • @tcmits3699
    @tcmits3699 4 місяці тому

    Looks way more practical than 3pt QH that seems it doesn't always fit old 3pt implements😊

  • @robertcurrent6992
    @robertcurrent6992 4 місяці тому

    I just subscribed to your channel after viewing the one about the kiln. Now I see you mill is an electric, we have a lot in common. Nice videos .

  • @36racin
    @36racin 4 місяці тому

    Rear discharge sucks...Add chains to the rear of the deck will help. We also added screen door screen around the radiator and coolers where you only need a brush to remove debris every hour or so. Usually when our high temp light came on.

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi Місяць тому

      I finally got a side discharge! It makes a HUGE difference! Very clean operation now. Thanks!

  • @karandeepsingh8134
    @karandeepsingh8134 4 місяці тому

    What Net pot size do you prefer ?

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi Місяць тому

      I used 2", and that always seemed good.

  • @OfficialHankIII
    @OfficialHankIII 4 місяці тому

    IL TAKE THAT OVER A ZERO TURN ANYDAY OF THE WEAK.... ALL YOU NEED IS A AIR COMPRESSOR TO BLOW OUT THE DEBRIS.... MY 4X4 MC 35 NEW HOLLAND 60 AND 72 INCH DECK/IS STILL GOING STRONG..... AND TO GET REALLY SERIOUS ABOUT TRAILS IS GET A CID 60 XTREME BRUSH CUTTER ON THE FRONT OF A SKID STEER AND YOUR SET FOR 10 YEARS OF CUTTING FIELDS UP TO 6 INCH SAPLINGS..........

  • @davidroberts8410
    @davidroberts8410 4 місяці тому

    Normally you'd make your first cut on the high side so that material makes its way to the lower side. Then get it however flat you want it on the high side again and then finish it aka float it out. Dozer operator since 93

  • @Tiersmoke92555
    @Tiersmoke92555 5 місяців тому

    Dude, how can you afford all of the equipment???

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi Місяць тому

      Pay attention in school and start a business :) It also helps to have a little luck. Definitely doesn't come from YT 😜

  • @Tiersmoke92555
    @Tiersmoke92555 5 місяців тому

    Setting silt fence is a waste of resources at times. I can till up 20 acres into a garden but can't put a shovel in the ground for improvements. On the other hand I can pay a waiver fee and be wasteful and destructive with no consequences. Is it really about the environment or getting the money 💰 🤔 🌳?

  • @johncarter-gx2mg
    @johncarter-gx2mg 5 місяців тому

    I used older modal while working park-service . Did blower is way cleaner !!

  • @maynardgeorge8253
    @maynardgeorge8253 5 місяців тому

    We’re did you get control box for sensors

  • @darthnatas953
    @darthnatas953 5 місяців тому

    Whenever he was doing something new on a construction site, people would ask Dad, "Is that how you do that?", and he would reply, "I've never done it any other way."

  • @Chris_Willows
    @Chris_Willows 5 місяців тому

    Pressure washer.... Pressure washer

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi Місяць тому

      Side discharge, side discharge 😂

  • @GraniteRidge
    @GraniteRidge 5 місяців тому

    Goat power

  • @charleshays8774
    @charleshays8774 5 місяців тому

    Good job! Don't give up!

  • @johngjacobi
    @johngjacobi 5 місяців тому

    Forgot to ask, how many tons were in each truck load?

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi Місяць тому

      Usually around 22 tons, I think things averaged out to 22.5 tons per truck, and I paid about $300 per truck load for breaker and 3/4" gravel. Was about 45 min round trip for drivers. Hope that helps!

  • @johngjacobi
    @johngjacobi 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for breaking down what you used and how much. Big help for estimating a project

  • @TheDirtyyoungman1
    @TheDirtyyoungman1 5 місяців тому

    Very cool video there, thanks for doing it. I and thinking of renting one myself to fix a dive way at my farm and clear some land for a barn-0-minium . I must say, I'm surprised you would slope your drive towards the up hill side. I was thinking it would be better going towards the down hill side so as to negate a need for a ditch. Is there a specific reason for that? Thanks again.

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi Місяць тому

      Definitely slope into hill if you can, it will prevent ruts from forming and taking your gravel over the side. You will need culverts and have to take a bigger cut, ie move more material, but it keeps the large quantities of water from ever getting on the road, if you slope out the water has to cross the road. My road has held up great after 3 years and we have had major rain events of 3+"/hr

  • @rontopping2048
    @rontopping2048 5 місяців тому

    New v series track loaders manitou and gehl have triple flange rollers front and back.

  • @jturner8922
    @jturner8922 5 місяців тому

    Can I get a link to that heater?

  • @Yeseluvryanlotz
    @Yeseluvryanlotz 6 місяців тому

    Thx buddy. This works. Thank u sooo much. I subscribed to u as a thank u.

  • @samuelmarsico8103
    @samuelmarsico8103 6 місяців тому

    How much do you miss this now, 2 years later?

    • @driftlessinwi
      @driftlessinwi Місяць тому

      I love my CAT 306 and wish i bought it first, I do miss the RT210 and probably should have sold my smaller skidsteer, the RT105 instead. There is a time and a place for a skidsteer, especially when things are torn up, but when you have grass and trails established I much prefer the loader tractor and excavator because I can do a ton of work without tearing the ground up. Thanks!

  • @thehatchetman.5566
    @thehatchetman.5566 6 місяців тому

    What ?

  • @colemanherefords7321
    @colemanherefords7321 6 місяців тому

    Great grapple but their 19,000 and 6 to 7 week wait. I saw one sold for 6,400 last year at action so im trying to find a used one for sale

  • @Kamikaze3557
    @Kamikaze3557 6 місяців тому

    Just wanted to thank you for seeing that it’s more important to show what you are working on than "face time" way to many channels you never see what needs to be seen, instead, it’s a face taking up most of the screen.