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Thanks for watching, and for the comment. I had a blast with this podcast! I have known Guy ever since he became a military pilot. I also worked on Russel's flight equipment when I was in the Iowa Air National Guard Unit in Sioux City. Tomorrow evening the current South Dakota Air National Guard F-16 Pilots are having a traditional Roll Call, Naming, and Piano Burn at the Hog House. I am not a pilot and will not be attending, but I am the "social engineer" for the event....Lol!! Take Care, and thanks again for the comment! Jimbo.

Lol! It is hard to decide whether to use any music or not. The sound of the machine running fast forward is hard to listen to for a long time as well. What is your opinion on whether to use music or not, and what genre? Thanks for the comment. Jimbo.

You appear to be a county boy so play some good ol’ boy music.

@@henrynehring9950 Sounds good. Thanks for the reply. Most don't. I applaud you for that. Merry Christmas. Jimbo.

I like the music, surprised by the choice but if I find annoying music I lower the volume.

@@sgrams3578 Thanks for the reply, I appreciate it. I was a DJ for 20 years so sometimes I insert the "Music Video" style. One song was kind of redneck, another was a little more kick a_ _ for the feeling of the power that the little machine has. I wasn't sure if it bothered people to listen to the machine running in fast forward, or not. I have recently watched more digging videos to see what other people are doing as well. One of my future videos will show modifying the hydraulics to quick disconnects and shortened hoses. That one probably won't have any music 😃 Thanks again and Take Care, Jimbo.

Thanks for the comment. Those are definitely some things to consider. Thanks! Jimbo.

Thanks for the comment! I Sure Love It, For Sure!!!

That is great to hear! I picked up mine in October. I am leaving for Alaska for 2 weeks but when I return I plan to dig into the machine and check for issues. I am not a mechanic, but I really want to take care of this machine. Also, the guys down at K&R great.

Nope, I am not a farmer. I have 2 horses on my place.

@@JimboSouthDakota wow, wonderful.

@@JimboSouthDakota wow, your horses look like cute.

The counterweight is below the engine access door on the back. The machine feels very stable, compared to what I have see on the smaller models. This one has a longer track length which seems to help a lot. Check out the second video in that playlist. It shows the machine lifting some pretty sizeable stumps out of the holes, and it lifted one that I had to drag up and out of the hole. ua-cam.com/video/9lrEq6wqZSk/v-deo.html I was impressed, but I don't want to push the machine too hard. Thanks for the comments. Take Care, Jimbo.

Lol!! for sure. Learning to dance with this machine is a lot of fun. The second video seemed more confident and smooth, or at least better than this video. Jimbo.

Hey Man, thanks.... I have received a few more tips as well, but winter has set in now, so, those techniques will have to wait until spring. 😉. Take care and thanks for the comment. Jimbo.

Thanks Todd! Let me know if you have any projects, to try and hone my skills. 🙂

Hello, and thanks for the comments. Your machine looks plenty beefy! Nice unit. I think you are correct on the burnability of stumps. They generally are pretty wet. I will see how much they burn down the next time I can burn my piles. I will definitely bury what is left. Take Care, and thanks again. Jimbo.

Hello, thanks for the comment. I like the color too. It just happened to be the machine they had already on order for their stock so I bought it prior to its arrival. I have googled about your question and am still not totally sure about the rating. Here is one of the paragraphs I found. "A "2 ton mini-excavator" refers to a small, compact excavator that weighs approximately 2 tons, making it ideal for tight spaces and smaller construction projects like trenching, landscaping, and light demolition, where larger excavators wouldn't fit; essentially, it's a mini excavator within the 1-2 ton weight class, offering good maneuverability while still having decent digging capacity." Mine weights 3500 pounds and can lift 1800 pounds right at the blade. I hope this answers your question. Take Care, Jimbo.

Thanks for the comment, and your thoughts. I need to think a while on the zero-swing thing and figure out how important that is to me. Thanks, Jimbo.

Thanks Man! I love the machine so far. I wondered if you would hear the shout out...Lol!

Thank you for the info. I greatly appreciate it. Have you welded any chain hooks onto your bucket? I have seen some larger units with that. Take Care, Jimbo.

@ I use a lifting strap cheap at harbor frt and hook it on the bucket tooth , if a chain breaks it could hurt you or some one watching really bad and medical attention is very expensive

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Nice job sir

Thank you, and thanks for all the info. I appreciate it. Jimbo.

Thanks for the info! I will definitely check my thumb. I presume your machine does not have 2 speeds. It was a surprise for the 2025 models, if I heard correctly. What color is your machine? Do you mind me asking what state you live in? Today I filled my last stump holes for the year. Just about froze my fingers....Lol! It was 9 degrees here today. Take Care, Jimbo.

Yes, unfortunately mine is a single speed. It's definitely slow. My machine is orange, their color choices were a little limited when I bought. I live in north east Oklahoma, I'm hoping to continue using mine a little longer while I start on the next round of firewood.

No worries on the color, for sure. The machines are awesome. At this point, I think I chose the perfect machine for me based on usage, weight, strength and haul ability. Who knows, if you really want the 2 speed you might be able to sell your unit later and upgrade. 😉 Take Care, Jimbo.

Thank you for your kind words, and for appreciating the season that we are in. Take Care, Jimbo.

@@andyjeanise5696 i have striped a couple out myself. I also broke off one the bolt inside. I drilled out and bought a all thread bolt and like a 2 inch nut from tractor supply. Welded nut on the all thread and cut to length. So the quick attachment can be fixed. Heads up you can break one to. I've done it while to much pressure while using the concrete breaker.

@@jtsokiehobbyandadventures6666 Thanks again for the info. Good thought on the jack hammer. I definitely want to be careful and not break anything.

Thanks for the comment. I wasn't sure if the larger stumps had a tap root that goes mostly straight down. It seems like most of the roots go out to the side. So I probably don't need to dig so deep. I think that is what you are saying. It has gotten pretty cold here lately so I am probably done with stumps until Spring. I will try your technique of facing the stump and digging outward, following the roots to the 2-3 inch diameter. Then see if the stump will break free. I would like to see the rack you build, if possible, and how it is attached to the machine. Take Care.

​@@JimboSouthDakota i start to hide the colder it gets. I try working 40 to 50 deg and above. On the roots I follow out tell it breaks. Its normal in the 2 to 3 inches. It takes time to get use to using the machine. Remember you don't have to run full speed. Only time I do is when moving. The rest of the time 1/2 to 3/4 speed. When moving heavy things pull it as close to the blade as possible. Not as tipsy. I have a box when I had diggit em15 mini weight was 2250 pounds. It was gas. I could pick this metal box up and move it. Just not fast. I'm going to see if this 3000 pound mini will move it. Oh the metal box is 800 pound.

1/2 - 3/4 speed sounds good. The XH20D weights 3500 pounds and has 60 inch tracks, and the blade sticks out another 10 inches. This really helps with stability. Still have to be really careful. I was testing the waters with that last stump by going off to the side and a ways away from the machine. I won't do that very much though. Take Care, Jimbo.

Hi, Jimbo I have a machine just like that one, but mine is orange. Got it in July. Dug a big retaining wall with it. Took a couple months, but it was a big wall. I noticed on the motor itself all the hose clamps on the fuel line. Needed about a turn to 3 turns to get him tight. I run my machine at idol 214 100R. PM's Not nearest jerky that way On the rake, I had to weld 38 metal on the teeth below the round part of the rake. Ben it up pretty good. The 1st day. But the machine is a Beast. It does anything and everything you ask of it. I did not get the auger. Let me know how it works. Thinking awful, heart about it. I do have the jackhammer. It works pretty good. Can't complain at all. This is my first excavator I've ever owned. I have about a 100 hours on it, so I am not a pro. Well. It sure is fun.

Cool, thanks for the comments. Can you tell me what you had to do to operate the nitrogen portion of the Jack Hammer? Do you know of any videos on the subject? Thanks. Jimbo.

Thanks for the comment. Hopefully my next video will show some improvement. Feel free to let me know how it went. Take Care, Jimbo South Dakota.

Thanks for the comments. I appreciate it. The blade placement has definitely made a difference with the last 8 stumps I have dug out. Shortly I will have a video showing the recent digs and in particular, lifting heavy stumps out of the holes. Definitely a blade in front situation. Stripping dirt out by layers makes a difference as well. When digging in areas that have some light ground frost can be broken through with the ripper tooth. Then undermining a little at a time helps pull up frosted dirt in chunks. Thanks again for the great advice! Take Care, Jimbo South Dakota.

Yes, for sure! I now have about 30 hours on the machine and have dug out approximately 8 much larger stumps. Shortly I will post a video with clips from those digs. Frost is also starting to get into the ground here so the ripper tooth has been great with cracking the crust. Thanks a ton for the comment and suggestion. I appreciate it. Jimbo South Dakota.

@@JimboSouthDakota Glad to hear the ripper is working out. I'm planning to get one this week. Frost is definitely setting in here in MN too.

Hello, thanks for the comments. The total length of the bucket pin is 6 3/16" including the threads. The threads alone are about an inch. The diameter appears to be an inch. The length of the thumb is 18" measured straight line from the tip to the center of the main pivot pin. The full length is 19 1/4". I now have about 30 hours on the machine and my skills have improved...Lol!! I have dug out approx. 8 much larger stumps and the machine worked great! Using the ripper tooth first definitely helped, especially with frost starting to set into the ground where I live. One thing I have found with digging larger stumps is to did down pretty deep as close to the trunk as possible. Usually there are about 3 main roots or so that I chop with a nice sharp ax. After that, I finish digging a trench all the way around as close as I can get to the stump. The dirt is usually packed in and under the stump almost like concrete. Once that is loosened up some I can usually push and pull on the top of the stump until it breaks free. Then it is just a matter of lifting, or dragging, it out of the hole. Shortly I will post a video with clips of the dig. Based on the size of my machine, I am very happy with how it can lift very large stumps out of the hole. Take Care! Jimbo South Dakota.

Thanks. I now have about 30 hours on the machine and have noticed a big difference in my operating skills. Take care, and thanks for commenting. Jimbo South Dakota.

Hello. Thanks for commenting. It certainly looks that way. That area had huge roots right below the ground, and, my lack of skill contributed as well. Since then I have dug out 6 more stumps and it went much better. I will post some video of those as well. Yesterday in particular it went very well, including being able to lift some sizable stumps out with the bucket and thumb. The Ripper Tooth really worked well on roots, compacted dirt within the roots, and ground frost. By the way, you are the 500th subscriber to the channel. Thank You very much! I appreciate it. If you are ok with emailing me your address I will send you a "The Hog House Chronicles" Podcast tumbler. They can be seen in the Podcast Playlist on my channel. Take Care, and thanks again! jimbo54365436@gmail.com

I agree. Company you bought from may have adjusted the pressure relief down to lessen the chance of damaging anything. Pressure should be about 2500 psi. If it is, you should be able to easily lift the entire machine off the ground by extending the blade all the way down and then use the boom to lift the opposite end.

Thanks for the comment! I do like the idea of not damaging things. I think my lack of skill, and the extended root system just below the dirt were the main contributors to my issues. Tomorrow I should have a chance to test the lift as you described it. Shortly I will be posting a video showing some better digging outcomes..🙂..Take Care, Jimbo South Dakota.

Very Cool! Is it gas or diesel?

@@JimboSouthDakota It's gas. Yours looks a lot nicer than mine!

It's all good Man. As long as the machines work, we win. Thanks for the comments.

What was the total for everything

The Total for the XH20D w/16" bucket and standard thumb, 8" bucket, 32" Tilting Bucket, 32" Sanding Bucket, HD Rake, HD Ripper, Post Hole Digger, Standard Jack Hammer, Bolt Style Quick Attach and some extra attachment pins was a grand total of $21,480. This included a Military Discount which helped a lot as well. So far, money well spent.

Thank You for the comment, and for watching! I greatly appreciate it.

Thanks for watching, and for the kind words. It was great working with you as well. Take Care, and let me know if your plans change and we get to see you in the Hog House this November. 😉

Cool! Also, thanks for watching, I greatly appreciate it. What unit are you joining?

151st Wing ​@@JimboSouthDakota

Very Cool!

Yup, sure did! I have seen that guy ride again. He rides well!

Yup, that's for sure. They are a lot of fun to watch. Ranch Broncs bring their own type of excitement. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Jimbo.

@@JimboSouthDakota Thanks for the video uploads.. one comment I observed on Ranch Bronc Riding is.. the ropes tied to the saddle to hang on to could be a potentially be a hang-up with the rider's spurs.. just MHO👍🏾👍🏾 It's all good 😎

No doubt that it is a hazard, for sure.

I don't know if you have seen the 2023 version of this video, but one horse bucked so hard that the guys snaps on his shirt all came undone.....Lol!!

@@JimboSouthDakota 🤣🤣 I gotta see that 👍🏾👍🏾

Back at cha!

For Sure! Two great guys that I love spending time with. Jimbo.

Quality people in that AFE shop, for sure! Thanks for watching, and for the comment Sir! Jimbo.

😂🤣 It makes for some fun watching though....Lol! Thanks for the comment. Jimbo.

@JimboSouthDakota Right on, Dude! 😂👍

Wow! What a testament!! Thank You so much for watching, and for the detailed comment. These two guys are definitely a Class Act. Take Care, Jimbo.

Very Cool! Thanks for watching, I appreciate it a ton! Jimbo.

Very Cool! Thanks for your comment. The podcast that comes out on 28 Jun is from their former shop with some of the personnel there. Feel free to tune-in to that one as well. Take Care, Jimbo.

Hello Mike! Thanks for listening, and for the comment. I agree, this is a lot of fun. Take Care, Jimbo.

Thanks for the comment Bryan, and for watching! I appreciate it. Maybe sometime I will be near your area, and set up the studio. Take Care, Jimbo.

Thanks for the comment. You are definitely right about the rock out there. This crew was sure happy about the land in my area. Take Care! Jimbo.

Thank you very much for the comment. He is definitely a one of a kind Man. The best. It will be fun to watch his future. Take care. Jimbo.

I forgot to ask how you found out about this podcast with Captain Hiester. Just Curious. Jimbo.

I have seen those here as well. This was the crew's first time using the dump reservoir. It seemed to work pretty well. Thirteen trucks were feeding it. Thank You for the comment. Jimbo.

Thank You very much. I appreciate the comment and your viewing. Jimbo.

Thank You for watching and commenting. Take Care, Jimbo.

Hello, Thank You for the comment. I appreciate it. I was pretty amazed at the operation myself. If people try to outlaw it (you are right) where would it go? This seems like the most natural way to use it. I doubt people want their milk supply to go away 🙂 You are also right about the discharge pipes. It was amazing how fast they can unload. The entire operation was fun to watch. Take Care and thanks for watchin Johnnyholland8765! Jimbo.

Composted solid manure in straw is better fertilizer!

Thank You for watching, and for the comment. Jimbo.