Before You Buy a Tractor Land Plane, Watch This

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  • Опубліковано 18 лип 2023
  • Today I"m tackling my uneven trails and fields with this tractor land plane to see how it handles the terrain. I'm not sure what to expect with this one as I"ve never even seen a land plane until now. To say I'm brand new to land planes is an understatement. Wish me luck!
    Land Plane shown in this video (72"/6 foot):
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    Land Plane shown in this video from:
    Farmer Equipment Sales
    Mono, Ontario, Canada
    (519) 925-2258
    kevin@farmerequipmentsales.com
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    Tractor Shown in this video: 2012 Kioti DK40se HST
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  • @fgllc
    @fgllc 10 місяців тому +40

    Awesome new tool! I have done quite a bit of dirt work in construction over the years and wanted to mention a couple of things. The land plane is a finishing tool. It worked well in your application, but again, it is primarily a finishing tool. As for your box blade. You shouldn't be having to constantly work the up and down controls. On your height control, there should be a "float" position. Typically you should be able to push the control lever all the way forward (full down position) and there should be a detent to hold the lever . This allows the attachment to do just what it says, float. This will allow the blade to do what you want it to, deposit the spoils in the low spots. It took me several years before I learned this from an old timer. For cutting crowns, do the same thing as your plane. Put the blade in float then adjust your side to side tilt lever to run your crown as steep or shallow as you want. Hope some of this helps.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the tips

    • @alanluck5985
      @alanluck5985 10 місяців тому +2

      ​@@sawingwithsandyl think planing in both directions ie. back and forth would be beneficial.

    • @acupoflego
      @acupoflego 10 місяців тому +3

      Nice vid. Like the land plane. I would recommend where ever you had some deep ruts to maybe pack it down a few time with the tractor add a bit more fill and pack it down again. This will help keep the material in the ruts.

    • @amandadavis9726
      @amandadavis9726 6 місяців тому +5

      His 3 pt control lever doesn’t have a detent. If he lowers it all the way, then it will float up and down. His box blade problem would be much easily solved with a hydraulic top link. Tilting a box blade will greatly determine how it performs. Tilt it forward to move dirt, and back to smooth it. There’s too many people who really don’t know how to decently use a box blade,…and then they end up being dissatisfied with it and spending more money than they should.

    • @markcole6475
      @markcole6475 6 місяців тому +2

      @@amandadavis9726agree , he would need a hydraulic top link to adjust pitch while in the tractor . Or an electric link I’ve seen people add.

  • @ammo4uragingjudge559
    @ammo4uragingjudge559 3 місяці тому +3

    I move dirt for a living, been doing it for nearly 40 years. Your roads need to be built up. I’ve used just black dirt when that’s all that available. Built up and shaped and given time to cure, it will hold up to light traffic even during the rainy season. No I don’t mean log trucks going in and out. Good job, I love my land plane, top and tilt kit really helps.

  • @marcusniessen7793
    @marcusniessen7793 10 місяців тому +9

    Sandy, as a land owner of a forest property I can appreciate your trail grading. We have occasional tree thinning, where the logging equipment ruts many of our trails. They grade them before departing, but I have learned that if there is a ridge on the down hill side of a trail the water will follow the trail and dig impressive washouts. Making sure that every dozen feet there is a place for the water to leave a trail, especially on a slope is essential to my maintenance efforts. I have gotten into the habit of digging water bars to direct water off of the trails in wash prone areas. It is a lot more enjoyable to maintain the trails with the right tools. I think the land plane will work well on your land. I enjoy your sawmilling, had am looking to get one for personal building projects.

  • @fernandj.michaud7454
    @fernandj.michaud7454 10 місяців тому +3

    It’s not Rocket Science. You need to open relief trenches towards the low side to allow the rain water to drain off the trail. The land plain will smooth it out but you’re still left with a big channel for the water to collect.

  • @alanlashley943
    @alanlashley943 25 днів тому

    I’ve had a 7’ Dura grader for years to maintain my road, it’s a 1/4 mile. It does a fantastic job for me, it takes the gravel and sifts it out the back and re-deposits on the road to give it a fresh look. It does not crown but scrapes flat and to me it is a nice clean look. I don’t know what they sell for now but years ago when I bought mine seems like $750.00 is what I paid, but well worth it. Very durable piece of equipment and I’m still satisfied with it. I know you will enjoy yours.

  • @mauso12012
    @mauso12012 10 місяців тому +7

    Great explanation of how a land plane works and why it's better than a box blade.

  • @hagen8745
    @hagen8745 5 місяців тому +1

    Sandy, my landplane was a game changer for me. I have found it works best when soils are dry. But if you run it when its wet just wait a couple hours after that first or second pass. It will dry out and you can go to town. That will let the dirt flow better over the top of the scraper blades. I also use mine in revers almost as much as I do forward. You can now use a back blade to dig the side trench for water flow.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  5 місяців тому

      Great to hear that it's working out for ya and good tip about the dry soil! Thanks for that

  • @yvesjolicoeur747
    @yvesjolicoeur747 10 місяців тому +3

    awesome job. Before you started I thought that you would not be doing so well because of roots but am pleasantly surprised with your results. Great job. Man, if I keep watching your videos, I'm going to go broke ;)

  • @DavidRobinson-mx6cl
    @DavidRobinson-mx6cl 10 місяців тому +2

    Very nice job there Sandy !!!!! The more u use it the better it will be !!!!!! Myself I try to alternate directions to even the ground !!!!! Great investment !!!!!!

  • @billyhaddock5540
    @billyhaddock5540 10 місяців тому

    Great Job Sandy, on getting the Land Plane and using-it to grade ur back roads.. Ur roads will be better come snow season..

  • @Colinbegin
    @Colinbegin 10 місяців тому +3

    Thanks again Sandy for taking us along on your adventures, always good to see new attachments. Hydraulic top link is a great add on for your tractor, you already have rear hydraulic hookups so easy add on. I know with my box blade I can easily adjust how much material is staying and how much is flowing under to fill. Princess Auto has a hydraulic top link for a decent price and once you try one you will wonder why it took you so long to install it. Have a great day and enjoy the smooth trails with the golf carts.

  • @joshuapreusser2265
    @joshuapreusser2265 10 місяців тому +4

    It actually takes less to bend some of those scarifiers than a person might expect. I've bent a couple on my box blade (on two separate occasions) by unknowingly catching roots/buried objects that were large enough to bring my 5,000lb-ish tractor to a complete & sudden stop. Thankfully I wasn't going all that fast, but it was still a bit of a surprise when it happened - am also glad the shanks bent rather than the damage occurring elsewhere.
    The shanks are still (mostly) usable, but to get them out of the way when they aren't needed I just flip them over so they are sticking out the top as they bent enough that they won't to slide through the mounting slots to the bottom hole on the shank.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому +1

      I've bent one or two on my box blade as well when I got overly eager and try working the laneway before frost was fully out of the ground

  • @jacebarr3841
    @jacebarr3841 10 місяців тому

    I never took the time to read all of the comments but I leave my land plane blades adjusted evenly. I adjust the 3 point hitch to be lower on usually the right side if I am aiming to crown a road or trail. Thanks for the videos

  • @markholmes1346
    @markholmes1346 10 місяців тому +3

    Great job Sandy! Your building up a nice arsenal of tractor implements, the land plane is a nice addition and looks like your gonna really use it and love it! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

  • @tomiossi8092
    @tomiossi8092 9 місяців тому

    Another great video Sandy. Just last Thursday we brought in fresh dirt and used the box to level it. Took a bit. We have 50 acres of woods with 1/4 mile of road on a tributary River (Wapsipinicon)to the Mississippi in south Eastern Iowa. Been in family since the 30’s. We struggled with that road all this time. Mostly we tried to clear the canopy (very tough to do with old growth)to expose the road to sun for drying. We finally cleared 25’ on each side with a D7 bulldozer and laid 3” rock. All situations vary and the man conquers nature ( not a fan of its appearance now)look is like a high and tight haircut but you can easily transit road in winter and spring.
    Keep it as close to natural as you can.

  • @lumberjill6598
    @lumberjill6598 10 місяців тому +3

    Fantastic! Now that you've opened up that ground, a nice bed of woodchips over the top would give the trails a nice base. One good rain storm could wash that fresh dirt right off the trail. Just a thought. Have a wonderful day Sandy!👋👏😁

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому +1

      Great idea Jill. Lots of those chips around

    • @ForestToFarm
      @ForestToFarm 5 місяців тому +1

      Problem with wood chips is they hold moisture keeping the soil moist long after it rains.

  • @chipmiller9074
    @chipmiller9074 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing Sandy😊

  • @jeffhuffman5433
    @jeffhuffman5433 10 місяців тому +2

    The land plane did a very nice job. I have never seen one of these in person either but I have watched videos with people using them and have wanted one for a while now I think this is going to be a very useful tool that makes your life easier. Great video Sandy

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      Thanks Jeff. I'm very happy with what it can do so far

  • @tjjewell4115
    @tjjewell4115 10 місяців тому

    Good job Sandy, I love your new Land Plane, I have one to keep a gravel road under control, great Video as usual.

  • @philthymcnasty2495
    @philthymcnasty2495 3 місяці тому

    Sweet! Just purchased a new L3902. I have mostly dirt and some gravel that needs attention.
    I could only afford one implement at this time besides the front loader. My dealer highly recommended the Land Plane even for dirt, which I hesitantly bought.
    They're delivering the equipment this week and I almost had myself convinced to change to the box scraper until i saw this video.
    I think my dealer was correct. That thing seems to do fine in dirt, and i won't have to spend extra bucks and store 2 implements.
    Thanks for putting this out there and great camera angles by the way!!

  • @mikewatson4644
    @mikewatson4644 10 місяців тому

    I thought the ground was going to be too wet for it to work well. But it did much better than I expected for the conditions. The trail looks like you will be having golf cart races soon. You will be hitting top speed on the straight away!!
    Thanks for the video

  • @groundcontrol2795
    @groundcontrol2795 7 місяців тому +1

    Another great video, and I'm really liking your channel! Gotta love the land plane. I don't have one yet, I just use my box. The land plane is nice for complete finish work like this, though. Also, if you need to do a crown or just a grade down towrd one side, just use your lift rod adjustment to tilt it one way or the other. Keep up the great work!

  • @gwgrote5
    @gwgrote5 10 місяців тому +2

    Sandy, you have the best "toys." I appreciate the explanation of how this plane works. It's nice to see how luscious and green your property is. I thought you'd still be thawing from all that snow. Thanks for sharing.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for coming along for this one. Sure is green around here now that we've got a touch of rain. Bugs are starting to go away as well. Now if only the forest fires would go away we'd be in business!

    • @rickleever2296
      @rickleever2296 Місяць тому

      Great Horse trails

  • @robertanderson2223
    @robertanderson2223 10 місяців тому +1

    That Land Plane is perfect for your trails. Great purchase! Envious of all your projects. I think once you have everything you can possibly build and purchase, then your Red Pine forest will be large enough for you to start cutting it for sale and replanting. It will eventually need to happen and it might as well be you that does it. I'm looking forward to seeing that day too. Keep up with the great videos of all your many projects. Very informative and entertaining.

  • @kennethcobb1572
    @kennethcobb1572 10 місяців тому

    I have one and love it. You can do minor ditching by tilting the unit by lengthing the adjustable 3pt lift link arm

  • @cwwhite5137
    @cwwhite5137 4 місяці тому

    Between your new piranha and your new land plane, you are in a whole new ball game! Best of success! Chip

  • @brianwestveer9532
    @brianwestveer9532 10 місяців тому +4

    Those trails are looking really good Sandy, I think you'll be spending alot of time grading the trails just because it fun.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому +2

      it is a great time making them nice and smooth. Great to have them get back into shape

    • @colbiecolbie6979
      @colbiecolbie6979 10 місяців тому +1

      Top link adjustment is the secret

    • @colbiecolbie6979
      @colbiecolbie6979 10 місяців тому +1

      I have one , with a gravel sloping driveway its a necessity

  • @carlmclelland7624
    @carlmclelland7624 10 місяців тому +2

    Sandy, I've never used a land plane before so it was educational to see it in use. Someone below pointed out that it's a 'finishing tool.' I would be prone to use the box blade to repair those deep ruts and knock down the shoulders, then finish it with the land plane. I don't recall a float position on a 3-point hitch, maybe it's there and I've never used it? The excavator has a float position on the blade, and that makes it handy for light grading and leveling a job after refilling a dig. One thing about it, if 20 people comment, you're going to get twenty different... "THIS is how you do it's." Take what I say with a grain of sand - or clay - try it out and decide what works best for your application.

    • @stevebulach5198
      @stevebulach5198 10 місяців тому

      Could the "Float" position mentioned be the "draft" control that is usually part of a 3 point linkage system?

    • @ForestToFarm
      @ForestToFarm 5 місяців тому +1

      To my knowledge the three point hitch is always in “float” mode. You don’t set the level at which it digs. You set the maximum it can drop or go down into the soil. For example if you set it to “5” it will not drop or dog below “5”. It will however bounce or lift up above “5” if roots or rocks or other obstacles are encountered. The “float function” is a front end loader function typically. Hope I made sense lol.
      Terry

  • @mirceanouradachian9168
    @mirceanouradachian9168 10 місяців тому +1

    👍👍👍💙💛❤Felicitari SANDY, pentru imbunatatirea traseelor. Acest utilaj ,chiar face o treaba foarte buna si-ti va fi de mare ajutor.💙💛❤👍👍👍🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      I always appreciate the words of encouragement Mircea

  • @jameskringlee8974
    @jameskringlee8974 10 місяців тому

    before I drank my coffee I read "Before You Buy a Tractor Land Plane" I think have tractors become so expensive Sandy is comparing the price of tractors to the price of airplanes? Then I drank my coffee and watched and learned what a Land Plane is. If Sandy gets over enthused with planing trails and disappear off into a maze of old forest trails he will leave a nice trail to follow.

  • @delmanicke9228
    @delmanicke9228 17 днів тому

    Nice, been wanting one just done have a big enough need at this pt.👍

  • @ASTANELAND
    @ASTANELAND 10 місяців тому +2

    Great video. I like the close up action shots to see what the land plane is really doing.

  • @toddpacheco4748
    @toddpacheco4748 10 місяців тому

    Sandy,another excellent job and video ❤😮

  • @deprived56501
    @deprived56501 10 місяців тому +1

    I've seen those in use. I enjoy watching you learn to use yours. As for getting outside and getting fresh air? 111F, 43C, says nope. I still am outside most of the time, but that ain't fresh air no more, lol. Good vid. Thanks.

  • @Cjnchef
    @Cjnchef 10 місяців тому

    Great video on the working of it. Good piece 4 u

  • @savagefirewood
    @savagefirewood 10 місяців тому

    Good day Sandy , I would like to say you have a beautiful property and trails to go with that cheers my friend 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦

  • @m9ovich785
    @m9ovich785 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Sandy.
    You will notice the Land Plane works best in dry conditions. The Dirt will flow over and not pile up.
    Mike M.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for that Mike. I"ll be giving it a go again real soon with a bit dryer conditions

  • @Greg-bx4id
    @Greg-bx4id 5 місяців тому

    Didn't even know there is such a beast. I think it works great. I just dragged a weighted articulating blade behind my tractor. Does the same job but your land plane is probably 3 times slower. When you're done levelling....maybe add a bunch of 3/4 minus and spread it out. Best to do that late spring. I only have 1.2km of driveway to do.

  • @stevebulach5198
    @stevebulach5198 10 місяців тому +1

    Great Vid as usual Sandy, I think, as mentioned below, you should ensure the trails are drained as well as possible. A run off every so many feet would really benefit the how well the trail holds up. Maybe a good little project for the Mini Ex?? Cheers from Australia

  • @robertlemoine3500
    @robertlemoine3500 10 місяців тому

    Nice new tool sir .

  • @doylerabjohn3435
    @doylerabjohn3435 10 місяців тому +2

    Looks good, Interesting tool.

  • @jeremydurfee8598
    @jeremydurfee8598 10 місяців тому

    I love my land plane. I can grade the driveway and the yard along with the trails much easier to use than a box blade. if you really want to utilize the land plane get a top and tilt kit for your tractor and you can adjust on the fly to crown and change the angle of the land plane.

  • @TF856
    @TF856 5 місяців тому +1

    Material tends to pile up on the outside edge of the roadway.
    You should pull all that stuff from the side into the roadway.
    Once you make your crown, all that water will run off the sides instead of staying on the road.

  • @genewileyopa
    @genewileyopa 10 місяців тому +2

    That does do a good job.

  • @mudderman8620
    @mudderman8620 10 місяців тому +1

    How about when you get a large amount of material, you raise the plane, back up and the use the bucket to move the material where you want it. Just a thought. It works great Sandy and I’m sure we will see it in action again and again. Stay safe. 😮😮😮😅😊😊😊😊

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      That would do the trick! Sure plan on putting some miles on it. Think it will be a great addition here

  • @79PoisonBreaker
    @79PoisonBreaker 10 місяців тому

    I used a pallet under the blade portion to adjust the blades to be less aggressive with the 3 point hitch raise or lower so you dont have to lift the heavy blades, I only use the scarafiers on old gravel overgrown hardpack places cause they seem to plug up with debris easy. Most of the time i insert them upside down so they are out of the way but still there if needed.

  • @jacklabloom635
    @jacklabloom635 10 місяців тому

    Looks like a good attachment for the job.

  • @meanderingyogi6562
    @meanderingyogi6562 5 днів тому

    Great video boss, appreciate you..!

  • @RonaldColeman-ef2rc
    @RonaldColeman-ef2rc 2 дні тому

    Great review.

  • @doc3356
    @doc3356 10 місяців тому

    Yeah buddy, i know i love mine. Grass can be a bit of headache. It also does wonders on a gravel parking lot. Pulls the gravel back up to the surface.

  • @leonschufletowski8874
    @leonschufletowski8874 10 місяців тому +2

    Nice tool to have. With the scrapers angled the way they are, try going in different directions to let the excess dirt to flow the other way and fill in the ruts. Just a thought.

  • @SeaPro360
    @SeaPro360 2 місяці тому

    For a gravel drive, you want to scarify and loosen when damp (not wet-just packs up), and then put your final grade when dry. When dry the big rock stays on the top...rain comes, washes the fines off the big rock and you're GTG.

  • @bay9876
    @bay9876 10 місяців тому +1

    Boy if they could invent something like the land planer to be used at the gym to take down some of those bumps, lumps and humps. Impressive devise and Tractor attachment.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for coming along for the video and glad you enjoyed it

  • @RonaldColeman-ef2rc
    @RonaldColeman-ef2rc 2 дні тому

    Great show.

  • @lyndonhamby7432
    @lyndonhamby7432 10 місяців тому

    A land plane works great for leveling roads 👍👍

  • @leonkaczor2405
    @leonkaczor2405 10 місяців тому

    Great video!😊

  • @doylemaintenance
    @doylemaintenance 10 місяців тому +2

    This is a big improvement over a box blade as the dirt most of the time escapes out the back. Unfortunately for me with my rock filled property I would bend this up pretty good.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      Can imagine it would do some scraping of the rocks

  • @RaymondNeylon
    @RaymondNeylon 10 місяців тому +1

    try a grader blade on the sides to remove the high edges and then work the landplane over the excess

    • @SeaPro360
      @SeaPro360 2 місяці тому

      This is a great tip. That is a planes weakness. Luckily blades are one of the cheapest implements!

  • @jameswade5879
    @jameswade5879 10 місяців тому

    i keep my driveway up with a land plane an d rarely us the scarifiers i find it clogs the cutting bars. also the higher you can keep the ground speed the better. nice job,

  • @79PoisonBreaker
    @79PoisonBreaker 10 місяців тому

    Mine also worked fairly well to push snow in reverse .

  • @SeaPro360
    @SeaPro360 2 місяці тому

    Another thing I have noticed is if you HAVE only one day, keep making passes and the soil/gravel will dry out due to being exposed to air and (maybe!!!) friction. The more passes you make the drier it gets and better it flows.

  • @howardkettner
    @howardkettner 10 місяців тому

    Love my landplane. Can’t get by without it. Mine doesn’t have the scarifiers tho. Did not know that was an option. I always learn something from your videos.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      Great to hear that Howard!

    • @SeaPro360
      @SeaPro360 2 місяці тому +1

      Just make sure land is damp / wet when you want to cut without scarifiers, then finish dry so material will flow. Wet material won't flow correctly.

  • @jeffpeters1014
    @jeffpeters1014 10 місяців тому

    Mike from Outdoors with the Morgan’s is an ace with a land plane, might be instructional to watch a few of his videos. Looks good!

  • @gregwitkamp5583
    @gregwitkamp5583 10 місяців тому +1

    wet soil and mud are not your friend when grading . Also if you have a grader blade you could put some side ditch’s in on both side to get the water off your road, thats going to require some clearing your trails out wider. If you adjust your three point so you ca put a slight slope to let the water run off

    • @TxDave661
      @TxDave661 6 місяців тому +1

      This is a great point. With each pass, the land plane is not taking much dirt but it is taking some so it is making the road lower than the sides. That will make the road catch more water and turn it in to a river causing bigger problems. Learned that the hard way. LOL So be sure to look at where the water is coming from and where it is going and help the drainage out in those areas so it gets across the road and doesn't stay on the road or drain down the road. I love a land plane though. Keep playing around with it and you will get it figured out. When to raise the front to be less aggressive, when to lower the front and put the tines down for really aggressive work. Buit, I tend to keep the front up. I'm using ours after spreading roadbase or topsoil out then smooth it out and finish it with the land plane. Also, you will want to pack that dirt in after planing it while it is dry.

  • @wingnutbert9685
    @wingnutbert9685 7 місяців тому

    Nice piece of gear. Interesting that the two blades angle at the same direction. I would have thought having one angled one way, and the other the opposite would be the way to go. Would distribute the material to one side, then back to the other. But I guess if you do runs in both directions, it accomplishes the same. I have enough scrap around the shop to build one. But it'll need to be made to drag behind my truck. I've got a huge 9' length of 8"x10"x5/8" thick angle iron that might do the trick on it's own. Rake, scraper and shovel is getting a bit much by myself on a 1/4km+ gravel drive on a pretty steep hill...... LOL!
    Instead of hooking up to the single trailer hitch at one point, I'm gonna eye-ball having a 1" steel round pin run through the back tube of the hitch frame and mount some pivot arms on that. Would keep it level and prevent wagging on the hitch ball.

  • @craignash4736
    @craignash4736 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey Sandy should help a lot for snowblower . Very entertaining video. Thanks. Craig. Pa.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      Glad you came along for the video Craig

  • @lynnnelson3999
    @lynnnelson3999 10 місяців тому

    That thing looks like a dream to run. You should have taken your golf cart down it to show the difference. Call it the sludge shaker test :)

  • @chucknelson4556
    @chucknelson4556 10 місяців тому +1

    They do a great job, but over time you will need to bring in truckloads of limestone to shed water and keep the mud down. i know it's costly but a little over time will make your life easier. Good luck.

  • @dalehinson98
    @dalehinson98 10 місяців тому +1

    I have use one those before, i found it better to go back and forth to work the sand across the ruts and try to work right edge in to widen your trails and give water some where to go.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing that Dale. Will give its try

  • @SeaPro360
    @SeaPro360 2 місяці тому

    Its all about the material flowing smoothly. Rake it first if you have sticks, roots, and big rock. You can scarify and break it up when DAMP, but it just makes a big mess when wet and material doesnt flow. The downside of a big machine and little road is that it is tough to crown. Crowning is best achieved by lowering the left shoe since the material can flow under and over the blade. When the terrain slopes one way or another, just plane the drive to the downhill side and forget the crown. Which means picking it up when you are going the wrong way. Crowns are for flat terrain.

  • @fwhunt5021
    @fwhunt5021 20 днів тому

    Love your tube; You can accomplish the task with a box blade just put the blade in the "float " position.

  • @robertwazniak9495
    @robertwazniak9495 10 місяців тому

    After a couple of passes with the land plane flat, use the mini ex and go over every trail and correct the drainage issues… pulling material in from the sides and open up the dams that form, dig out the problem roots etc. After doing that, you will only need to hit them with the land plane a couple of times a year to keep them in shape. You could even use the stump grinder to deal with the roots.

  • @rodneywroten2994
    @rodneywroten2994 10 місяців тому

    now that is a great tool

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      Thanks Rodney. Should do a great job for me I"m thinking

  • @Northeast_Mainiac
    @Northeast_Mainiac 2 місяці тому

    I just bought the Landpride version of the grading scraper you have

  • @jimmyyounger618
    @jimmyyounger618 10 місяців тому +1

    These short land planes do a good job leveling side-to-side, scraping off high spots and filling pot holes, but not so great if you have undulating trails. The longer the better if you have whoop-de-doos. I didn't appreciate how bad some spots were until I was hauling in big round bales and my tractor bucked over spots like a saddle bronc. This is yet another way to break a tractor. If you think about the huge road graders, they might only have 1 blade, but it's all about that long front to back axis. I've been able to help some of the worst spots with a box scraper, but it's super slow and tedious when you need to constantly change the height of the box blade to compensate for the tractor rolling up and down on the long axis while going over knolls and dips. I'm sure I looked like a total nut job when I got out of the tractor seat to eyeball a spot I was trying to fix and started swearing at the trail. 😆 The dirt was so workable by then that the best fix was back dragging with the bucket on the front end loader.
    I have a derelict 22' flat bed trailer to repurpose. Rather than update the axles with wheels they still make tires for, it has a long beefy frame I think would be perfect to attach scraper blades and weld 3 point hardware on the front taken from a busted brush hog they no longer have gear box parts for. (Hmm, I might actually be able to weld together the brush hog's swinging blades to make a scraper blade?) I'll need to figure out some kind of trailing wheels that can be adjusted up and down since only the front end could be lifted with the 3 point hitch, but I think the long axis of the 22' trailer is what I need to stop cussing at dirt.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому +1

      I can imagine with round bails on you want things as smooth as possible

  • @frankz1125
    @frankz1125 10 місяців тому +1

    I find it good to use my bucket and the back blade at the same time. Cheers

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      I'll have to give it a try. Thanks Frank

    • @frankz1125
      @frankz1125 10 місяців тому

      @@sawingwithsandy it does a great job. Cheers

  • @offgridtech1138
    @offgridtech1138 10 місяців тому

    Hi Sandy. Might want to try out your tractor draft control. Also you should be able to set the blades below the shoes to widen the trails.

  • @delmanicke9228
    @delmanicke9228 10 місяців тому +2

    I've been wanting one. They look like quick and easy way to maintain a road or trail. The one I use is homemade using a farm field drag with a blade or steel angle iron for leveling out back of drag. It works. That land plane looks like the cat meow👍 Thanks

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому +1

      I was impressed with how easy it was to use. Drop it down and drive.

  • @Z-Bart
    @Z-Bart 10 місяців тому +1

    Man oh man if you can time it for just before freeze up...Best trails in Ontario!

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому +1

      That's a great idea right there!

    • @Z-Bart
      @Z-Bart 10 місяців тому

      @@sawingwithsandy Unfortunately...the snows usually come before the ground freezes.

  • @TF856
    @TF856 5 місяців тому

    A Land plane is fine for doing basic road smoothing. But that's about the only thing they can do.
    A box blade takes more skill to operate but you can do a whole lot more with it
    That's why they use box blades on construction sites.
    You can use a box blade very easily for doing road.
    Once you get the angle set on the box blade just leave it on float as you drive, you don't have to watch it that closely.
    And if your tractor has draft control you could use that to automatically set the amount of material that ends up in the box.
    When you get close to the end of your run just start feathering out what's in the box.
    Just like you should with the land plane.
    Never leave a pile or hump unless you're going to turn around and drag it back the other direction.

  • @mjcomea
    @mjcomea 10 місяців тому +1

    With the scarifiers down, if you get some momentum going and catch a root, you'll rip the tooth off or bend one. I've done both. The replacement cost isn't bad though

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      Yeah can definitely do a bit of damage on a scarifier. I bent one on my box blade before

  • @nelsonsr.jenking725
    @nelsonsr.jenking725 10 місяців тому

    Sandy , if you finish in one direction , you should turn around and go over the trail in the opposite direction and it will fill in the other side evenly

  • @cbdyna
    @cbdyna 2 місяці тому

    Awesome video. I know a fella whos driveway is about as long and as narrow as this one and he could use this tool for sure. Is there a minimum size tracor you need for an attachment like that?

  • @vannrollins9464
    @vannrollins9464 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice video

  • @Grunt49
    @Grunt49 10 місяців тому +1

    Gonna need more banking on turn 4😊 Lol
    Looking good.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      hahha will be the sludge speedway before long

  • @user-sp6ki8ty2j
    @user-sp6ki8ty2j 10 місяців тому +1

    The 3 point hitch on your tractor will allow you to build a crown on the road. With either attachment.

  • @saintaugustine1715
    @saintaugustine1715 10 місяців тому

    When you first show that you boughs a land plane i was sure you were going to like it
    Now you really will have to put speed limit signs up to slow you down ha ha ha have a great day

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      hahah I"ll be flying around here before long with a nearly-paved trail

  • @roberto.peterson9917
    @roberto.peterson9917 10 місяців тому +1

    Suggestion that spots on the trail especially ones that have bit angel grade need water bars installed basically deliberately made raised ridges at an angel to diverting water off the trail eliminate rutting and standing water on trail

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for that one Roberto. I think you're right. I do get some wash out on some big hills that could use the water bars

  • @jamesberg3106
    @jamesberg3106 3 місяці тому

    A trick to get the scarfires out of the way is to flip the so the teeth are sticking out the top

  • @number40Fan
    @number40Fan 10 місяців тому +1

    I don't think the adjustments of the blades will allow a different height from side to side. It will only adjust how far below the skids the blades will sit. If I'm wrong, let me know.

  • @jimmaskell7537
    @jimmaskell7537 10 місяців тому

    Your trails on your property must be as smooth as hiway 416 haha 👍

  • @williamboydjr88oi48
    @williamboydjr88oi48 4 місяці тому +1

    If you want it to level really well unhook your top link on your 3-point and then when your tires on your tractor go up and down it won't pull the plane up and down, it will get rid of any bucking

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  4 місяці тому +1

      Great tip William. Thank you for that

    • @SeaPro360
      @SeaPro360 2 місяці тому

      This could be really useful if you don't have a hydraulic toplink. Thanks!

  • @09FLTRMM77
    @09FLTRMM77 10 місяців тому

    MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @kennicholas3512
    @kennicholas3512 10 місяців тому +1

    Still working on my trails. Usi g a lot of slabs and smaller logs as filler kind of building Corderoi road I guess, topping it off qoth wood chips. Looking for the best option for something to "groom" the trails. Looks like this might be an option.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      I find those slab roads/corduroy roads work real well. I"ve got a few here as well.

  • @wallacefrey6247
    @wallacefrey6247 10 місяців тому +1

    I have only every used a box blade for leveling our roads and trails because like you,I have never seen a land plane before. I am curious how well this would work for leveling gravel,so if you ever try it please let us know.

  • @davidlinux
    @davidlinux 6 місяців тому

    You might want to consider a hyraulic top link. My baby Deere has one and I really like it.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  6 місяців тому

      Those sure are nice to have I bet! I’ve always wanted one to be honest but was worried about adjusting it by having to go back and forth into the cab for the control lever when trying to hook up implements

  • @jackandfayhorton4190
    @jackandfayhorton4190 10 місяців тому

    No expert here, but I remember seeing outers using a land plane, but the rear blade is at the opposite angle of the front blade. I assume this would work to distribute the soil, and not build up on one side. Curious of your thoughts on this

  • @tomt8320
    @tomt8320 10 місяців тому +2

    Hi Sandy. Great tool and great video; one of your best (mho). Pesky roots. You mentioned backhoe to create drainage pathway. Along that topic, maybe cross ditch (water bar) across some of the steeper sections of your roads (17:56) ... Into your side ditches? Keep up the good work.

    • @sawingwithsandy
      @sawingwithsandy  10 місяців тому

      Good idea there Tom. Never enough drainage that's for sure

  • @andrewscott2866
    @andrewscott2866 10 місяців тому

    That looks like it's doing a really good job!👍 If you had a hydraulic top link, do you think you'd make adjustments on the fly or do you think once it's level, it's as good as it will get?

    • @ForestToFarm
      @ForestToFarm 5 місяців тому

      I am no expert but just brainstorming here. If you dipping through a valley or cresting the top of a hill the plain angle would possibly need adjusting. In that case hydraulic over manual adjustment would be nice.
      Terry

  • @mms8393
    @mms8393 7 місяців тому

    Really love this video Sandy. This is exactly the application I need in both a tractor and a land leveler. What level HP tractor would you think is the minimum needed to pull that land plane and still get the same results that you did?

    • @ForestToFarm
      @ForestToFarm 5 місяців тому

      For a little reference We do not have a land plain. We have a Kubota B2650. 26 HP. We pull a 60”. Box blade with no problem even when the box is full and our soil is mostly Carolina red clay. I would think this land pain would be far easier to pull. One note we had our box blade built with only 4 digging blades. It lessons the stress on the tractor compared to having five blades which is possible on a 60” box. Hope this helps.
      Terry

    • @mms8393
      @mms8393 5 місяців тому +1

      Yes. Thank you very much. @@ForestToFarm