Ed I’ve done this a lot dealing with logs. I always just raise the loader till the fork isn’t binding on the top of the log and back away. It will slide right out then. Take care!
Just an FYI. Those IBC totes are going to weigh about 2000 pounds loaded with firewood. I can barely pick them up with my MX6000 with loaded tires and a 800 pound ballast box on the rear.
If you felt tippy, the first thing to do is put up the rops and put on your seatbelt. You did well by using it off the forks by hand. Thanks for the video Ed, you aren’t the only one who gets in trouble with forks.
Great video Ed. Great education..when you get in a pickle get of the tractor asses the issue take deep breaths jump back on and most of the time it's something simple 👍
Get your ROPS up and buckle yourself in! Good thing, when in a situation like this, to do just what you did and stop and assess the situation before getting into real trouble.
Hi Ed! Yep, ALWAYS have ballast on the 3-point! Especially when using pallet forks because the weight so often farther forward and has more leverage. Fortunately you had a simple solution. You also could have cut the log in two with a chainsaw. Thanks for sharing!
I could probably come up with a lot of forking jokes about this. Some would say you forked around and found out. I’ll stop there though. Stick a fork in me, I’m done.
A counter weight is paramount! I have 3 comments: 1 your comment of not understanding how it happened is a good way to roll the tractor. 2. If the package is larger than twice the width of the machine?? It’s too big in this case too long. 3. You have a tree 12 or so ft in front of you use it to drag it off with a chain, tow strap or rope. Tip the forks down back up. I enjoy watching your videos, stay alive. Dave
I use my 🚜 pallet forks all the time 👍👍 one of my favorite tools. I use them to move appliances and heavy items in or out of my house. Works great especially since I don’t move around so well 🤣
Yes before you start any fun stuff. Safety first. ROPS. If it was to go over... a TIP from Good Works Tractor. paint the tips of your forks with a very bright colour. It helps to see the fork tips better
Classic clip. My road is narrow with high banked sides in spots and I came up on a small van just a few weeks ago doing the Austin Powers turn around. It was just as funny to watch in person as it was to watch the movie. Lucky for this guy, he finally completed the turnaround.
It happens to the best of us. That situation is why I try to not move multiple logs of various lengths with the skid steer as one load. It happens too often as the shorter ones will slip through. Ya done good though Ed. Go slow but think quickly. Good video showing new owners some of the pitfalls to expect with machinery.
Oh my! I’m glad you didn’t get hurt or ruin a fork! I think what may have happened is that you didn’t have the weight of the log centered. It is rare to have a log the same weight along its length. Go a little off center towards the bigger end. When you start to pick up the log, you will feel it in the forks and tractor if it’s balanced with practice. Until you get enough practice, you have to look. Pick up the log slowly and if you see that one end is dipping, you need to lower the log and move a bit more to the heavy end. As you know already, it’s not a race and go slowly. I learned a big lesson when my neighbor asked me to load his chicken house onto his trailer. Like a nitwit, I didn’t put rear ballast on as I thought it would take too long. None of our yards are level and my little 1025R went up off two wheels. The chicken house was too wide for the forks o we tie some 2x lumber on. I dropped my load immediately and we moved the trailer 😂. Always keep your ROPs up and seatbelt on. Another neighbor flipped his larger Kabota and it was scary. He didn’t have his seatbelt on, but he did have the ROPs up. Luckily he didn’t get the tractor on top of him, but he learned to always have his seat belt on and keep the ROPs in the up position. I have forks and a grapple for moving logs. I absolutely love the grapple!
Thanks Ed for your willingness to share your near disaster. I think the problem came from handling a curved log. It may have been possible to raise the forks higher and then gently back up. But because you didn’t have rear ballast that might have increased the danger. We learn best from our mistakes not our successes. When handling big logs like that it is a good idea to chain them into your forks if your moving them very far and move slowly.
Good video Ed. What do you think of the Landpride PFL3042 forks (rated at 3000lbs & have wider & thicker tines) verses PFL2042 for my L2502 ? The 3042 weigh & cost are just a little more. Thanks
I think these are “right sized” for my B2601. The 48” may be handy for a bigger tractor and offer better visibility. But remember that the added weight of an attachment reduces valuable lift capacity. Thanks!
I tried not to jinx you on this topic. I started posting a comment on your last video saying you should post your mistakes so I don't feel along with my own pallet fork mistakes. Glad you got it out. On the ballast topic, I moved some logs this same size back in November and I foolishly did it on a slight hill with no ballast other than tires filled. Super super dumb move. I took it slow and all was fine, but never again.
Hello Ed. Yes, loading your rear tires is super important. A rear implement for counterbalance is always a good idea and I never make a move without first buckling up. You don't want to become a statistic. Good video, keep them coming!
Three things I always do when I get on my tractor is keep my ROPS locked in vertical, keep my seat belt buckled, and recall the name of a beloved colleague who was killed in a roll-over accident. Most other operating details are minor.
Nice recovery Ed. I have to say, I sure am scratching my head as to how you got into that configuration...looked like a situation I'd find MYself in! The one issue I'd remark on is the one I'm sure slapped you in the face as soon as you reviewed the video, which of course is the ROPS wasn't all the way up...critical in a high tip-risk situation. But I know you know that already, so all's well that ends well! #ShinySideUp 👍😎👍
Good evening Sir 😉 Yes the trick with the fork with lumber is you have to take YOUR TIME and slow win the race and Center of gravity of the lumber is THE VITAL FACTOR 🧐👍 Be Safe Ed Please WE ALL NEED YOU MON AMI for YOUR tomorrow Live stream 🙏🙏🙏👌😇👍🧐 Cheers 🍻
I'm glad I'm not the only one that gets in these situations. I call that Tuesday at my house. Sometimes I think a degree in physics is required to operate farm machinery....
That would have been a easy fix, drive closer roll the forks back and lift straight up, but before all that flip your ROPS bar up and put on your seat belt
Glad that you are alright Ed. I have had numerous people on you tube tell me to get a set of pallet forks. I'm sorry. I have never seen the need for them. I have a custom made bale spear for my L2501 that can suffice as a pallet fork (or forks) if need be. What I think I need is a grapple.
Things go wrong for everybody its how you handle it that makes the difference. A dummy can do a task when things go right, a smart guy can make it look like it never happened. If nothing is damaged you did good.
Probably already been said, but ROPS and a seat belt should always be in a plan when tractor is in precarious situations. I hope the "lesson learned" doesn't come to you the hard way.
Ed QUESTION: How did you damage your front loader the 1st time ? Just wondering JK Been there done that but wasn’t as brave as you to put it on video 🤣
Hey Phil. I overestimated the capacity of the front end loader when using the grapple. I picked up a downed tree, and racked the loader frame. Grapples are great, but they will let you perhaps do more than you should.
@@MyClutteredGarage I get it, I have been there, I had no idea these tractors were so easy to tip. I have a 3030 with a cab, and learned a lot fast. So far, no issues. Adding spacers this week, and liquid ballast to compliment by suit case weights.
I will mention it again, as I did in one of your previous videos... Why are your ROPS down? YOU speak of getting hurt. You speak of the back end coming up. You are handling a heavy load, that looks to be 16' Long with zero experience with that fork attachment. Your only job go home SAFELY. Be Safe.
Just playing around with toys that could kill you, not a good idea. Here is a stick of dynamite treat it like a fire cracker, not a good idea. And not using your safety equipment......
Ed I’ve done this a lot dealing with logs. I always just raise the loader till the fork isn’t binding on the top of the log and back away. It will slide right out then. Take care!
Haha! I can relate. I can find a way of complicating the simplest thing. Glad you got out of the jam without a scratch 😆
Time to do donate some ballast.
Life is good. The best solution to a predicament is to enjoy finding the solution. And like everything else you do, you will get good with the forks.
All you had to do is lift it up higher if it clears the left Fork backup
💥 Nice dual camera work in the video!
*Keep on tractoring!*
Use a chain, ratchet strap, or rope to keep items, like logs, from shifting or sliding off (forward, back, or to the side).
Just an FYI. Those IBC totes are going to weigh about 2000 pounds loaded with firewood. I can barely pick them up with my MX6000 with loaded tires and a 800 pound ballast box on the rear.
If you felt tippy, the first thing to do is put up the rops and put on your seatbelt. You did well by using it off the forks by hand. Thanks for the video Ed, you aren’t the only one who gets in trouble with forks.
100% Wayne! My bad on that one!
Great video Ed. Great education..when you get in a pickle get of the tractor asses the issue take deep breaths jump back on and most of the time it's something simple 👍
Get your ROPS up and buckle yourself in! Good thing, when in a situation like this, to do just what you did and stop and assess the situation before getting into real trouble.
Hi Ed! Yep, ALWAYS have ballast on the 3-point! Especially when using pallet forks because the weight so often farther forward and has more leverage. Fortunately you had a simple solution. You also could have cut the log in two with a chainsaw. Thanks for sharing!
I could probably come up with a lot of forking jokes about this. Some would say you forked around and found out. I’ll stop there though. Stick a fork in me, I’m done.
I was going to call this “I forked up”. Wasn’t sure how that would be received 😄
@@MyClutteredGarage😂
Practice Practice Practice :) Thanks for showing us Ed. Another Tractor, or cut the log with a chainsaw.
Right on! But those are for the saw mill. Better to sacrifice a log than a tractor, right???
@@MyClutteredGarage yes for sure. So another tractor it is!
YES, Ross!!!!
@@margaretmatthews511 hahaha! Totally Eh! :)
Glad you didn’t have another “I broke my front end loader” moment!
Exactly!
A counter weight is paramount!
I have 3 comments:
1 your comment of not understanding how it happened is a good way to roll the tractor.
2. If the package is larger than twice the width of the machine?? It’s too big in this case too long.
3. You have a tree 12 or so ft in front of you use it to drag it off with a chain, tow strap or rope. Tip the forks down back up.
I enjoy watching your videos, stay alive. Dave
Thanks David. Much appreciated! -Ed
I use my 🚜 pallet forks all the time 👍👍 one of my favorite tools. I use them to move appliances and heavy items in or out of my house. Works great especially since I don’t move around so well 🤣
Yes before you start any fun stuff. Safety first. ROPS. If it was to go over... a TIP from Good Works Tractor. paint the tips of your forks with a very bright colour. It helps to see the fork tips better
Hey man, can’t win them all! We’ve all been there…. Cheers from the Bulldog 🍻
Thanks BT! 👍
Thanks for sharing a learning experience
Good thing you had a B series.... My BX would have been sleeping on it's side!
It felt pretty close!
Forks and a tractor are friends and enemies. They are hard to get used to imo. However, they are the best tool to have...
As the old Staples button. "That was easy" Glad everything worked out. Stay safe.
Hello from Minnesota! Learning opportunity!
Ha ha ha! Thanks for sharing! That was one of those times I might have looked around to make sure nobody was watching. ;)
This reminds me of Austin Powers in the tunnel trying to turn around . This is how people get hurt doing something they shouldn't do
Classic clip. My road is narrow with high banked sides in spots and I came up on a small van just a few weeks ago doing the Austin Powers turn around. It was just as funny to watch in person as it was to watch the movie. Lucky for this guy, he finally completed the turnaround.
It happens to the best of us. That situation is why I try to not move multiple logs of various lengths with the skid steer as one load. It happens too often as the shorter ones will slip through. Ya done good though Ed. Go slow but think quickly. Good video showing new owners some of the pitfalls to expect with machinery.
Thanks, Wendell!
Oh my! I’m glad you didn’t get hurt or ruin a fork! I think what may have happened is that you didn’t have the weight of the log centered. It is rare to have a log the same weight along its length. Go a little off center towards the bigger end. When you start to pick up the log, you will feel it in the forks and tractor if it’s balanced with practice. Until you get enough practice, you have to look. Pick up the log slowly and if you see that one end is dipping, you need to lower the log and move a bit more to the heavy end. As you know already, it’s not a race and go slowly.
I learned a big lesson when my neighbor asked me to load his chicken house onto his trailer. Like a nitwit, I didn’t put rear ballast on as I thought it would take too long. None of our yards are level and my little 1025R went up off two wheels. The chicken house was too wide for the forks o we tie some 2x lumber on. I dropped my load immediately and we moved the trailer 😂. Always keep your ROPs up and seatbelt on. Another neighbor flipped his larger Kabota and it was scary. He didn’t have his seatbelt on, but he did have the ROPs up. Luckily he didn’t get the tractor on top of him, but he learned to always have his seat belt on and keep the ROPs in the up position. I have forks and a grapple for moving logs. I absolutely love the grapple!
Thank you Elaine. You’re so right that the key is to take your time. I appreciate you sharing your story. And I’m glad your friend was not hurt. -Ed
Well if it doesn't go good in person it will always go good on UA-cam. Way to stay calm and figure it out.
Thanks, Cap'n!
Thanks Ed for your willingness to share your near disaster. I think the problem came from handling a curved log. It may have been possible to raise the forks higher and then gently back up. But because you didn’t have rear ballast that might have increased the danger. We learn best from our mistakes not our successes. When handling big logs like that it is a good idea to chain them into your forks if your moving them very far and move slowly.
Thanks James. Doing things quickly often causes a predicament!
Good video Ed. What do you think of the Landpride PFL3042 forks (rated at 3000lbs & have wider & thicker tines) verses PFL2042 for my L2502 ? The 3042 weigh & cost are just a little more. Thanks
I think these are “right sized” for my B2601. The 48” may be handy for a bigger tractor and offer better visibility. But remember that the added weight of an attachment reduces valuable lift capacity. Thanks!
Nice recovery, Ed! I was trying to tell you while the video was playing to push it off! lol! Glad you got out of that pickle without issue.
There is a learning curve with pallet forks. You did the right thing....study the problem....try to come up with a solution.
Thank you. This was minor but a wake up call none the less!
I tried not to jinx you on this topic. I started posting a comment on your last video saying you should post your mistakes so I don't feel along with my own pallet fork mistakes. Glad you got it out. On the ballast topic, I moved some logs this same size back in November and I foolishly did it on a slight hill with no ballast other than tires filled. Super super dumb move. I took it slow and all was fine, but never again.
Live and learn! 😄
Hello Ed. Yes, loading your rear tires is super important. A rear implement for counterbalance is always a good idea and I never make a move without first buckling up. You don't want to become a statistic. Good video, keep them coming!
Leave it to Ed, never a dull video. Thank goodness you didn't get hurt and no damage done. Great ending. The Ed...
Like others have said. Lift loader up log will stop binding, back out.
Three things I always do when I get on my tractor is keep my ROPS locked in vertical, keep my seat belt buckled, and recall the name of a beloved colleague who was killed in a roll-over accident.
Most other operating details are minor.
Ugh. Yes, sadly there are mistakes to learn from. Sorry for the loss of your friend.
I remember the first time I did that, but it was above my sawmill.😩 Good show Ed! 🌴🏝👍😎🍻
Exciting when things go crazy. Good job taking care of the problem
Wow that could have went bad I’m glad you got it out of that jam👍!
Nice recovery Ed. I have to say, I sure am scratching my head as to how you got into that configuration...looked like a situation I'd find MYself in! The one issue I'd remark on is the one I'm sure slapped you in the face as soon as you reviewed the video, which of course is the ROPS wasn't all the way up...critical in a high tip-risk situation. But I know you know that already, so all's well that ends well! #ShinySideUp 👍😎👍
Good evening Sir 😉 Yes the trick with the fork with lumber is you have to take YOUR TIME and slow win the race and Center of gravity of the lumber is THE VITAL FACTOR 🧐👍 Be Safe Ed Please WE ALL NEED YOU MON AMI for YOUR tomorrow Live stream 🙏🙏🙏👌😇👍🧐 Cheers 🍻
Thank you, David!
@@MyClutteredGarage 😇🙏👌👍🍻
I'm glad I'm not the only one that gets in these situations. I call that Tuesday at my house. Sometimes I think a degree in physics is required to operate farm machinery....
I’m only into the video 35 seconds……..I’m guessing you will need to raise your loader arms and roll back
That would have been a easy fix, drive closer roll the forks back and lift straight up, but before all that flip your ROPS bar up and put on your seat belt
Glad that you are alright Ed. I have had numerous people on you tube tell me to get a set of pallet forks. I'm sorry. I have never seen the need for them. I have a custom made bale spear for my L2501 that can suffice as a pallet fork (or forks) if need be. What I think I need is a grapple.
You will love a grapple, Gary!
Thanks for sharing Ed.
Things go wrong for everybody its how you handle it that makes the difference. A dummy can do a task when things go right, a smart guy can make it look like it never happened. If nothing is damaged you did good.
I got lucky.
Interesting and probably a little scary predicament. I don’t have forks. Thanks for sharing Ed. Always something for me to learn.
It was scarier than it looks for sure!
It’s always a good thing to have weight that’s for sure especially when you’re using your fork or grapple it’s a learning curve👍
Probably already been said, but ROPS and a seat belt should always be in a plan when tractor is in precarious situations. I hope the "lesson learned" doesn't come to you the hard way.
Thank you, Bob. Said and noted. My bad for sure!
go up tilt forward
I like those forks I wish I had gone with those instead of the clamp on forks I got.
You still can! You’ll get a lot more lift capacity out of these than the clamp on forks because of the positioning. Thanks for watching. -Ed
That's where a recovery winch would be nice.
Lucky your tractor is not a Narrow variant.
Haha, right?!
Nice recovery Ed, you'll get the hang of it with practice.
Thanks BB!
always learning
Always! 😄
I'm sure you'll get into hairyer situations than that using them, good solution, keep up the great work. Happy New Year.
Thanks Scott. I bet you’re right… unfortunately. Thanks for watching!
1 You should have your rops up. 2 you probably could just back up.
Just lift the fork then the log will be free from being clamped. Then you go back.
When in doubt, get out the chainsaw!
Good video..
That was a pickle..lol. probably hard to do that if you tried. my first thought was to tilt the forks and backup?
Thank you. When I did that, it felt like the tractor was going to tip over to the right.
Maybe a lesson learned but you should have the ROPS up higher and seat belt so you don't learn another lesson the hard way!
lol awesome video
fun stuff
Ed
QUESTION:
How did you damage your front loader the 1st time ?
Just wondering
JK
Been there done that but wasn’t as brave as you to put it on video 🤣
Hey Phil. I overestimated the capacity of the front end loader when using the grapple. I picked up a downed tree, and racked the loader frame. Grapples are great, but they will let you perhaps do more than you should.
John says CHAINSAW
John is smart 😄
Watch your ROPS when you realize you are doing something.
So true!
I don’t know what to say
Tilt forks back, steer hard right in reverse.
Thanks Kyle. It just really felt like it was going to go over. All ended well!
@@MyClutteredGarage I get it, I have been there, I had no idea these tractors were so easy to tip. I have a 3030 with a cab, and learned a lot fast. So far, no issues. Adding spacers this week, and liquid ballast to compliment by suit case weights.
😂👍
OOPS!😁👨🚒
Dont drown on a glass of water.
Chainsaw.....
first of all put your rops up and seat belt on
Agreed 100%. My bad.
I will mention it again, as I did in one of your previous videos... Why are your ROPS down? YOU speak of getting hurt. You speak of the back end coming up. You are handling a heavy load, that looks to be 16' Long with zero experience with that fork attachment. Your only job go home SAFELY. Be Safe.
You are right. I appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching. -Ed
@@MyClutteredGarage just looking to keep you safe. Much respect. I love your channel and find it very useful. Thanks for making all the effort.
Did you try a chainsaw.
😂
Just playing around with toys that could kill you, not a good idea. Here is a stick of dynamite treat it like a fire cracker, not a good idea. And not using your safety equipment......
It looks to me like you may have bent your loader arms.
Not again!?!? I didn’t put much torque on on it, so all seems well. Thanks for watching!
😂