Mowing Tall Field and Clearing Overgrown Trails with John Deere Compact Tractors
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- 11:20 in the video is something I do every time we do work on this hill. If you look very close you will see a small cabin. That cabin was Chelsea and I's first place together. Where our story really grew and I love driving past and looking back on those years
In this video we are working for Dirt Perfect and mowing a hill that he had cleared recently. Using his John Deere 955 compact tractor and a five foot bush hog
Later we head up to the homestead to break out my custom modified whoppa choppa bush hog behind our john deeere 755.
Finish it all up with some trail work at the timber bridge in the woods. Hope you enjoy!
CHeck out this video of the seeding of this field to see what it looked like before:
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Mowing Tall Field and Clearing Overgrown Trails with John Deere Compact Tractors
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Mornin Mike, if you get a chance, check out Adam’s (hometown acres) channel today. Garage hacks and organization. You may get some good ideas for yourself and even more so for DP’s garage. I may have mentioned you guys in the video. 😜 Have a great day and love your content!!
I’ll be sure to watch!
Home town Acres
Nice work with the Deere. Nice of you to help out Adam on Hometown Acres. -Chad
Couple of spots there a guy would not want to slip off of! Good video.
That’s for sure. Thanks for watching!
That had to been a beautiful drive on a tractor in the fall I bet that couldn't hardly been beat
I love to brush hog and clean up my property. Yours is looking better and better!!
Thank you!
It started as a video showing a beautiful fall day........ 🙄 Then I was bounce on the ground like some old basketball, ouch🙃 ...but then I realized that Kleeman. (Aka Mike) does not have any control over gravity.
So keep up the good work and I will try to survive the bumps and scrapes so you can show us the hard to get and unusual video shots that no man was meant to see.
So...........
Be good be happy be safe an hopefully I will see you on the next one🤕
Thanks for watching!
Captain's bridge isn't falling down falling down falling down Captain's bridge isn't falling down way to go Captain. Great idea for that bridge and a great outcome.
Now you have to clean up around the barn. :) I recognized that bush hogging job immediately, and that is not normal. :) Have a great week and be safe.
Always a pleasure follow you👍👍👍👍
Good afternoon Mike, love them old fords.
Gotta love them kickpoint hitches
When the camera fell off the tractor I though, "he should make a camera mount that has a strong magnet on it for this type of thing". I really enjoy your videos sir!
That’s exactly what it is 😂
from the Netherlands thanks for the video Captain Kleeman
Thanks for watching!
Thanks to Captain Kleeman and his forestry maintenance videos, I've learned that those vines are bad news for trees. The property my mother and I currently rent is in dire need of tree, brush, and vine maintenance. We have lots of poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, honeysuckle, and wild grapevines. And it seems that wild grapevines and poison ivy are inseparable when it comes to trees. Can't have one without the other! tag team partners in a battle with the trees. Sadly, there are a lot of dead trees, and the larger trees have a lot of dead in them. Going to take a lot of work to clean everything up and try to save the trees that aren't dead.
Another awesome video thanks for sharing Mike take care stay safe god bless
Thanks for watching
Ahh yes!! When mowing isn't a chore!
Another great episode! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for watching!
It's Sunday 🌞 8:30 hope everyone turned the clocks back ✌️ 😡😳.
IT IS A GORGEOUS GORGEOUS DAY 👍🏻🛐✝️🙏🏻🇺🇸
Looking great Mike👍👍👍
Fall is my favorite time of the year :) I'm 65 now and remember when in my 20's working on farms, I enjoyed being on the tractors out chopping corn or. or land clearing . Here in western Mass we got in the low 20's today BERR. stay safe and blessings to all .
Stay warm!
Me too. Fall holds a lot of great memories for me. One is our annual apple butter boil. We have an apple orchard so the whole family would get together. We'd pick the apples, take about 75% of them and make cider. The rest would be cut for snits pies and the apple butter. On the day of the boil, we'd get up early, set the kettle up and get a fire going, dump in about 30 gallons of cider, 10 lbs of sugar, and our secret ingredient-sassafras. Then the tedious part of stirring. It needs to be stirred continuously or it'll burn in the copper kettle. It takes hours to reduce the cider to about one quarter, then we added the cut apples, and kept stirring. Meanwhile, my mom, grandmother, and aunts would be making the pies and a kettle of corn soup. It was a big event. Lots of friends stopping by, people buying apple butter, and even people just driving by would stop to see the process.
I miss those times. Unfortunately, I lost just about my entire family, so memories are all I have left. I'm only 48, and I never thought I'd be alone this young. I better quit rambling, lol. I might be sappy if I don't.
We are the same age. I remember hiking in the fall with my dad and brother. I was 7 and he was 5. We thought it great adventure! I still hike, but stickto better known trails in the Great Smoky Mountains, where i live now. I love watching Cap’n Kleeman’s improvements! Dont you?
Great video love that 955 too
We call those small houses newlywed cottages. You have a lot of honeymoon salads there ( lettuce alone😳🤦♂️) The arch bridge looks like it works pretty good I didn’t see one bit of movement when you drove the side by side on it . Well done.
Keep on Movin on there Bud! (Nothing clever to say today, but thanks for sharing. It really cheers me me up 🙂
Thanks for watching Tim!
Looking good
Nothing more therapeutic than bush hogging on a tractor!!😀👍🏻👌🏻
Neat video Captain
Thank you!
Great job bush hogging Mike, field looks so much better than at first brother! Thanks for sharing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thanks kirk
Awesome video
Thank you!
You are a real joy to watch! Keep up your smile 😃
Thank you!
SALUDOS, KLEEMAN FROM CLIFTON N.J ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS G.B.Y. YOU ARE DOING A GREAT JOB 👍 👏 🙌 👌 😊 ☺ 👍 👏 🙌 👌 😊 ☺ 👍 👏 🙌 👌 😊 ☺ 👍 👏 🙌 👌 😊 ☺ 👍 👏 🙌 👌 😊 ☺ 👍 👏
Enjoyed the video things progressing, surprised seeing the mill. Clint is a good friend allowing you the extended use of his baby, Take care Mike
He’s a great friend for sure!
I’m excited for you, so I can only guess how excited you are to see things come your way after all the hard work. So many things to do when your trying to build a paradise. Never stop dreaming and keep eating that elephant. Your a wonderful example to the rest of the world.
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Nice good job Mike
Thank you!
My satellite internet was not working well and took me three attempts to get through the video. Looks good what you are accomplishing and looking forward to more.
We have been looking at satellite internet. What kind do you have?
We have Dish Satellite with their highest data package 50 GB and it’s not fast enough. I hear there is another company coming on line soon. I see if I can find the info on it and send it to you. Direct Has internet satellite but its worse than Dish. I really enjoy your channel. I only wished we lived closer because I would love the opportunity to help you out. I had help on big things. If you get the rental done, my wife and I would love a weekend there.
HELLO MIKE ITS IS RANDY AND I LIKE U VIDEO IS COOL MIKE THANKS FRIENDS RANDY
Just a few points for today's vid captain Mike 😆 🤣 😂 ...that knee of yours must be getting cold 🥶 thows jeans need a patch man lol the Mrs must be slacking lol but as always great vid love what your doing with your woodland management it sure is looking great ....
Peace n love from Cumbria UK 🇬🇧 ❤
Pottering down the road on 955.... and getting more hire time for DPs' plant..... win win !!!!
While you were cutting the fresh trail, do just make a bee line for a certain point or just follow the lie of the land to get to point B ?
Pleased the CK arch bridge building is complete, hope the weather stays in your favour to get the staining completed 🤞🤞🤞
Just follow the Lay of the land for the most part
What a beautiful drive getting to the job site!!👍👍😎
Good Morning, You Are Right On Time Sir. If I’ve Got To Take A “Ride Through The Park”, In My Family Room On A Stationary Bike, Watching Your Videos Makes It Just A Little More Bearable. Your Work Ethic Is Second To None & Frankly Inspiring. Keep Them Coming & More Important, Keep It Safe Out There Sir. Catch You On The Next One.
Nice job Mike Thanks for sharing 👍 👏
Thanks frank!
I really like watching these videos he reminds me of Derek on vice grip garage
I enjoyed brush hogging. Unfortunately my tractor went down and I doubted fixing it and couldn't afford a new one. There's just something relaxing and satisfying about it. In a way I wish I was still doing it or could find a job doing it around here. I just don't know about using my own equipment anymore. I can say I can't wait to have one to mow down my pasture and keep it maintained. It is overgrown now.
Very nice Cpt !! All I know is I would put a fence or warning sign were that drop off is so I would not forget and be the one over the edge lol !!!!! And that bridge you could take an M1A1 across it. Don't you just love all the vines !!!! I'm doing the same thing here. I got vines out the wazoo here !!!! Any who looking good bud !!!!!!!👍👍👍👍
Great video Mike, you really have a beautiful property. Love watching.
Thanks Andy!
Hi Mike nice work
Thank you!
Good work Captin
Thank you!
Another major advantage of trimming those lower branches is you can get through the woods without getting whipped in the face
Exactly!
Cap’n, taming those wooly vines and under brush is a full blown occupation. My dad spent tons of time doing it.
He knew the names if every wild bush, weed and vine… he knew which ones the cows would eat and which ones they wouldn’t… he knew which were perennials and which weren’t… he knew which ones to cut and which to dig out… and when I finally got old enough… he knew he would rather have me clear brush than, for him to have to. Eventually that was all if it!
About 10% of his knowledge passed along to me… perhaps if we had a Whoppa Choppa and a 755 I too could have become an expert. But, the axe, bow saw, loppers, shovel and pick axe that we had, convinced me that I didn’t really want to become a full time brush whisperer. I’m content to let the other 90% of his knowledge keep passing me by.
But, I sure do enjoy watching others, like you, experience the joys of playing brush man!
Everything looks good. You got some nice wood milled up for you Goat/ chicken house...Great Video..
Thank you sir
Nice way to spend an afternoon before I take a nap.
That bridge certainly is a huge improvement to your property.
You'll have people loving going on nature walks once the UA-cam Yacht is finished and being rented so keeping them safe will make your insurance company happy and them coming back for more visits.
Hard work always pays off in the end.
Good morning Captain!!
Thanks for letting us hang out with you. The bridge looks great 👍.
Thanks for watching!
Good morning from Floyds Knobs. Watching your video whilst the rising sun is shining through the patio doors. Beautiful area to be working in. Good start to the day and week.
Floyd knobs is a gorgeous area!
@@CaptainKleeman We certainly love the area.
Looking good Mike. So is your property. 😉
I’m glad you’ve been able to hang onto Clint’s sawmill a little longer than originally planned and you’re getting some beautiful looking timber cut for the 12 by 24 chicken slash goat barn.
Really looking forward to seeing something roll off the other end of the CK Arches National Bridge and the trail being built up the slope next to the limestone ledge.
It’s going to be awesome! Thanks for always stopping in Wayne
Nice job!I’ve been wanting a small tractor with a bucket for a long time.
I really enjoy your videos, l wish you had more time to work with Mike... you and him are so much fun to watch
Thanks Tony!
Great video Mike everything coming along nicely 🏴
Thanks!
great outlook on life. It makes us what we really are.
Hi Hi Captain. Sunday greetings from Jamaica 🇯🇲🙏 hopefully you all having a great weekend. let's see what captain have in store
Good morning Lloyd!
Hard to believe you didn’t grease that bush hog before you put it to work! That shaft didn’t show any signs of ever having been greased!
Good video nonetheless. Thanks for sharing.
It's not hard to believe at all really. That being the thing that stuck out to you most in the video...now that's a brain scratcher. 😂. Thanks for watching!
The one disadvantage of tractor mounted bush hog. Is you are running over the bush first. Matting it down. Some of it will later stand back up. Skid steer bush hog no matting. A Ventrac would solve both issues. Just a thought. God bless
Ventrac would definitely solve that! Very cool machines
Hey captain great video bridge looking sweet there bud😊the yacht is what I can't wait to see done that's going be nice .have a great day .love the chanle 👍😎👌✌️
How to pour the concrete floor at the end of November. A little at a time
Top video
I was just thinking, that those old leaf springs you took off the back of the tractor. that steel would make a really good long reach jungle machete when forged. ;-)
You need to put a Dewalt cordless leaf blower on your Santa list bud. Have a blessed day.
Getting goats will be a game changer Mike, we had some years ago it's amazing what they can do for clearing land like what you have there.
We are excited about it for sure!
Always looking forward to your videos Mike. Great job bud 👍🏼👌
Thanks for watching!
OMG!!! Captain lost his CDL😳 Great video, keep them coming 👍🇺🇸
A fun compiled video and great progress. it is often all the "little" Jobvs that slow you down but once your done it looks great. Be safe on the wood mill.
Thank you!
Good morning Mike. Got a little cool here to (central Florida) 48 degrees (F) now, with bright sun. First time this fall under 50 degrees. Enjoy your week. Am excited about the chicken/goat barn.
Capt, keeping it on all 4's is a darn good goal. But by the looks of the knees of your jeans, I'd venture a guess you've been down on 2. Next time shoot one up for our nation🙏👍🤗
Nice video. Sounds like your Polaris has a chest cold, with that rasp and all. Your bridge is working out well and great angle on the camera. I hope you get some great animal coverage.
jack
That Polaris is headed to the shop soon. Definitely having some issues. Thanks for watching!
Captain,thanks for working hard so I don't have to.😂👍👌
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Hey Mike, just wanted to say that I started watching your videos earlier this year and I want to say that I have really been enjoying the channel. I like the fact that you are working a little for DP but you've also got your own projects going on. Keep up the great work and thanks for vlogging!
Hey glad you’re along!
Nice collection of Ford F100"s on the side of the road. Their value has tripled in the last year.
My favorite part is he parks them there just to aggravate the HOA on top of the hill 😂
@@CaptainKleeman Good for him !
I don't know if you thought about using lindseyeah I mean linseed oil on your but your deck it works really well
concerning the bridge, why not take the down trees and use them as curbs, you know what we use in the city to keep cars off of our lawn.
Keep on keeping on.
Sometimes we do, just depends how much fuel is on the ground in one area. Thanks for watching!
Check the glowplugs, Mike!
You need to do a controlled burn this winter to get better control and to see what you have.
The sawzall works good for cutting small saplings and small limbs off trees. I don't know what type of blade you were using but they make one specifically for cutting tree limbs. They have a very aggressive tooth pattern and cut through tree limbs like a hot knife through butter. They aren't like the usual wood cutting blades that you normally get for a sawzall, the teeth look more like the teeth of a curved hand saw used for cutting limbs. If you're not already using that type blade I can say that getting some would help out a lot. As fast as you cut through the saplings you may be using one already though. Neat video. Stay well. -Wil 👍
I’ll check that out! Thanks
Ahh November, such a great time of the year! Let the goats clean up the area for you, nice part of that is they can’t reach that high on the trees!
Mike, would have like to have seen you cut those vines growing up those trees.
We cut a lot of vines every year. Just takes time.
Sound like your getting too many irons in the fire.
How's the UA-cam yacht coming?
What is the time table for completion? Summer will be here before you know.... are you planning for next year?
I've been told I get a bunch of projects half started but never completed, so I've been keeping it to two or three and no new til one is complete. Lol
God bless love what you do.
There isn’t a schedule, it is funded with UA-cam revenue only, so how ever well UA-cam performs 🤷♂️. But we did finish a pond. A 1916 bell tower gazebo, and build a timber bridge in the meantime. So I’m good with it 😂
Fyi: it's not a spoiler alert if you say it AFTER the secret! Otherwise it's just spoiled! Lol, can't wait for the lumber
Busy man
Morning hope yall are doing good I think I'm just excited as you are about the bridge, I have a question I don't remember if you had it in a video or not but what are you planning to use to drop off the other side.
Just going to build it up with material from the other side
with the price of lumber you should mill up all that you can! lol
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Have you thought about putting them solar lights on each side of the entrance on both sides and maybe one or tyou need 1 or 2 on the sides as you go through you're always kinda nice at night just a suggestion James T in North Carolina
That would look cool
You ever think of making an Anderson connector for the jump pack? Since you now have one on there for the winch it would be a nice quick connect for the jump pack when needed.
Would definitely be handy
Man, I think those boards going across the bridge in the direction of the bridge, is overkill. Or just plain unnecessary. That bridge is strong as heck.
Overbuilt is the whole point. Thanks for watching
Overbuilt isn't a bad thing! Loving the content.
You are right about not calling that work. I love to rough cut
Two different 55’s in the same video? How are you so darn lucky?
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I was impressed with the speed of cutting off the bridge bolts. What blade was that you were using in your DeWalt?
Since the highway department never seems to do its job of keeping edges and medians of the roads mowed, maybe you could "borrow" one of their bush hogs when they are setting for weeks alongside the road doing nothing while the grass is two feet tall. The ones that have the swingarm so you could safely mow them steep drop offs and such.😁
Illinois passed a law about mowing roadsides some years ago.. Mowing between March 15 and August 15 is prohibited.
It's supposed to be for animal habitat.
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Have a question. Why don’t you widen your trails instead of them being so tight. I notice a lot of people that I follow that have land, their trails always seem so narrow. When you have the equipment to make it wider to where you’re not squeezing through your trails. Just curious. Thanks for sharing.
That was the second half of the video....
you need to add some pigs to your goats and use them to keep and clear the forest for you...the goats will climb to get the vines and pigs will dig and go after the roots to keep them from coming back...
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Captain Kleeman, new subscriber here. Good video content!
What part of Indiana/town are you located in. I'm in southern Indiana as well.
Hey welcome to the channel! Nice to have fellow Hoosiers on board
Wait, you hooked up the PTO that fast? (Two of them!?! Even though the second one was time-lapsed, it didn't seem to involve a lot of skinned knuckles and bad words! Please tell me there was clevrer editing involved.) Your place is looking pretty good, but my wife was watching over my shoulder, and she said "he needs some goats, goats will clean up under the trees." And, that's a heck of a job on the "temporary" bridge!
I got tired of fighting them all the time. Lots of grease and penetrating oil.
My old Motor Sergeant always told us "Lubrication is the spice of life, gentlemen!"