Christy Tries the Power Rake - Geothermal Wrap Up

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  • @ventrac
    @ventrac 5 років тому +38

    Dear Christy, I love being all yours. Tim can have Johnny. You'll always be #1 in my heart. Love always, Venney

    • @tylercorbin8073
      @tylercorbin8073 5 років тому

      :'( It's always nice to have a tractor with an attitude

    • @hhenry007
      @hhenry007 5 років тому

      @@tylercorbin8073 and a tractor with UA-cam 🤣

    • @tylercorbin8073
      @tylercorbin8073 5 років тому

      Henry 😂

    • @tylercorbin8073
      @tylercorbin8073 5 років тому

      Henry I think JD and Ventrac should let ttwt do the commercials for the companies. They’re more personal with you.

    • @hhenry007
      @hhenry007 5 років тому

      @@tylercorbin8073 It'll still be biased though. They have to.

  • @robertmalis4493
    @robertmalis4493 5 років тому +13

    Love that you guys share the gospel at the end of every video

  • @davidr3246
    @davidr3246 5 років тому +7

    Nice job. Christie, we could see your comfort level and skill improve with each pass you made. Quick learning curve! Glad to see you take on some of the driving duties.
    Sorry to hear about all the trials you faced over the winter at the new place and the “cost overruns”. That sure stings. But as always, you two pushed through and I think this year you can start to enjoy the house and property properly the way you envisioned it as you make it your own more and more.

  • @BennyViola
    @BennyViola 5 років тому

    WOW Christy great job! I sometimes forget how important you are to this channel that I love so much. It
    was cool seeing you on camera working on a project and it looks like you really enjoyed it. Thank you for your contribution!!

  • @Boodieman72
    @Boodieman72 5 років тому

    I love seeing a Ventrac working. If only I had one myself, I could start a business with it.

  • @jerricksmith9892
    @jerricksmith9892 5 років тому +1

    First of all I wanna say is I am a 36-year-old male and I’m glad to see a woman doing work I’m glad to see you’re on the machines I love your guises videos seeing her do some of the jobs helps other women get confidence in doing it themselves also

  • @allenjackson1371
    @allenjackson1371 5 років тому +2

    Christy makes that Ventrac look good

  • @frankmoreau8847
    @frankmoreau8847 4 роки тому

    We put our geothermal system in last year and couldn't be happier. I was given the task of digging about 800' of trench (3x 200' + a 200' feeder) 5' deep with a Yanmar 55 mini. because of my vast experience with an excavator. (About 40 minutes total time prior) Our ground is sandy clay, but the water table is about 30' and I dug the trenches in July At the same time we also installed a whole house solar system. Heating and electric used to be about $4500 a year w/o AC now it is about $400with AC. Tax credits negated all income tax for 2019 and left some carryover for 2020. We are 70ish so we may not recoup all of the cost.

  • @coffeebert6644
    @coffeebert6644 5 років тому

    How awesome was that!!!! Watching tractors move dirt with soothing music 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @jdhogg18
    @jdhogg18 5 років тому

    I like you guys so much. Down to earth and humble. Keep up the good work.

  • @snapperkc9317
    @snapperkc9317 5 років тому +4

    I am very impressed with your Ventrac. It sure makes quick work of the mess in your yard, just like it has done on earlier VV’s...Vinnie Video’s😎 Tim, I think your Apprentice has been paying attention, nice job young lady! BTW, Katriel is a very talented piano player, congratulations and thank you for raising a responsible child who will contribute to society....not sap off society.

  • @ilmo2313
    @ilmo2313 5 років тому

    Good job Christy. Lots of cool attachments for the Ventrac. Oh, you did good too, Tim.

  • @randywhelan8944
    @randywhelan8944 5 років тому

    Look at that, Christy mastered the power rake before tim was ABLE to figure out the 4 n 1 bucket, great video love to see multiple equipment working together toward a common goal

  • @lorzon
    @lorzon 5 років тому +2

    Great video as always. That power rake is, frankly, amazing. I was quite pleasantly surprised at how little damage it did to the grass.

    • @TractorTimewithTim
      @TractorTimewithTim  5 років тому

      We’ve had LOTS of episodes on the Ventrac. Check them out. We’re just getting started with the power rake. It is too early for us to provide expert opinion.

    • @TractorTimewithTim
      @TractorTimewithTim  5 років тому

      Different features. They are not interchangeable. If your focus is on turf management, Ventrac. If you need more digging, loader work, etc, go with tractor

    • @sloppyjoe6243
      @sloppyjoe6243 5 років тому

      @@TractorTimewithTim , thanks for getting back to me on that Tim. I like the Ventrac and think that it is a very interesting machine. It certainly cost a lot. It seems to be priced more for the commercial landscaper instead on the homeowner or landowner. How is the machine for mowing compared to a zero turn and what do you like AND dislike about the Ventrac. I know that it handles a bank twice as steep as a zero turn and does well over wet terrain but how about relatively flat yards with considerable obstacles such as tress? Also who is the target buyer for this (i.e. golf courses, landscapers, large landowners)? Thanks, I am a big fan of the show!

    • @TractorTimewithTim
      @TractorTimewithTim  5 років тому

      I’m probably not the best guy to be answering all of those questions. I do not have experience with a zero turn in real world mowing.
      The Ventrac rides quite smoothly. That is one unexpected plus. Overall, we really like it.

  • @truckerray7533
    @truckerray7533 5 років тому

    Good job, Christy! Beautiful music Katril.

  • @petermavus4131
    @petermavus4131 5 років тому

    This vlog scores an excellent grade with spousal teamwork thrown in

  • @PastorDavidFranklin
    @PastorDavidFranklin 5 років тому

    You two are amazing! Glad things are sorting themselves out for you!

  • @Doobie2100
    @Doobie2100 5 років тому +1

    Nice job!
    Awesome background music, she’s amazing!!!

  • @aaronburford5701
    @aaronburford5701 2 місяці тому

    Great video and content with the Ventrac! Love the channel and your teamwork with Tim!

  • @davidshipulski4532
    @davidshipulski4532 5 років тому

    Good video Tim. Good job Christy.

  • @crashmw21
    @crashmw21 5 років тому

    Good video love seeing you two working and all your toys you guys have too much fun

  • @hombredeacero3131
    @hombredeacero3131 5 років тому +2

    You guys are awesome together

  • @brochess049
    @brochess049 5 років тому +2

    GREAT job on the piano Katriel

  • @AximusPrime33
    @AximusPrime33 5 років тому +1

    Its always cool seeing two of your tractors working together. Excellent video you guys!

  • @mikefortune4796
    @mikefortune4796 5 років тому

    Hi Tim and Christy very nice video Christy you handled that Ventrac like a true professional well done

  • @herbiebackhoe5593
    @herbiebackhoe5593 5 років тому +2

    Two thumbs up video... Christy you did a great job with the Ventrac rake attachment, and Tim you did a great job with the hand rake too...lol

  • @HamiltonvilleFarm
    @HamiltonvilleFarm 5 років тому +1

    Good job both of you👍

  • @randybreuer1685
    @randybreuer1685 5 років тому

    Sorry to hear of your problem with geothermal heating .My parents put this in about ten years ago and it worked great and costed about the same.You will save some real money on AC in the summer .

  • @kennethbailey2616
    @kennethbailey2616 5 років тому +1

    The Ventrac looks fun to operate.

  • @seenithere
    @seenithere 5 років тому

    Christy did a great job with the Ventrac & power rake.

  • @tomoaktree4951
    @tomoaktree4951 5 років тому

    Hi Tim,
    Christy did a great job and it looked like she really enjoyed it!
    That attachment does a nice job of finishing off the rough construction area.

  • @waynelawrence5220
    @waynelawrence5220 5 років тому +1

    Great job Christy

  • @eagle1333
    @eagle1333 5 років тому

    This was the most relaxing video ,thank you Katriel.....

  • @marksleeper3752
    @marksleeper3752 5 років тому

    nice job Christy Tim is lucky to have you,as I am also lucky to have my wife Sandy, she also uses my tractors

  • @russvtguy
    @russvtguy 5 років тому +2

    Love that power rake. I have an old Harley rake from Steiner that I have been using for decades now on my old Ventrac. This looks like the cats ass and Im going to look into it. Good informational video and thanks. Russ

  • @BigbearSM-IL
    @BigbearSM-IL 5 років тому

    Wow, that power rake did an awesome job leveling that all out.

  • @waltermattson5566
    @waltermattson5566 5 років тому +4

    Very nice video everyone. I enjoyed the piano music too. Maybe you could feature more Katriel music from time to time. The power rake is impressive. Great job using it.

  • @paulbrennan6613
    @paulbrennan6613 5 років тому

    Christy is do a great job with machine I mean her patience is what need to have to get nice job
    Will you come to ct it’s a nice farm town great video guys thank you

  • @mrfixitm3345
    @mrfixitm3345 5 років тому

    Don't forget those bucket pins 😉, btw Tim I blame you.... for all the fun I am about to have! I just bought a 2019 1025R TLB with a 60d deck and 16" backhoe bucket that is set to arrive this Friday! Can hardly wait! Big fan of the show you guys do a great job, keep it up! #OhioNeighbor

  • @keithstickan6486
    @keithstickan6486 5 років тому +1

    Nice power rake. Christie looked like a old pro.

  • @bradcoddington1679
    @bradcoddington1679 5 років тому

    Sorry to hear about all your issues and overruns with the geothermal system. But once you get everything ironed out your going to love it. We had issues with ours in the beginning trying to run it like a regular gas furnace by lowering the temp in the house when we were gone and then bumping it up when we got home. Thats a no no and a sure way to kick on your supplemental heat because the system is trying to bump the temp up quickly. It took talking to our hvac guy to tell us that you just need to leave it at a steady temperature to make it the most efficient in the way it operates. I hope they finally got everything straightened out so you can start to enjoy your new home. GOD Bless and have a great day Tim and Christy and keep up making great videos

  • @larryceaser1706
    @larryceaser1706 5 років тому +3

    Christi What the heck u get it looking good and time comes along and throws more lumps of dirt on it get a big stick

  • @botabob
    @botabob 5 років тому

    You all make me laugh. Nice video Tim and Christy. Thanks for the Geo update - take care you all

  • @hsmith3844
    @hsmith3844 5 років тому +5

    That Ventrac looks great to use and Tim like the four way bucket. You should use AC/DC Thunderstruck as intro music to Johnny doing his job.

    • @michaelmactavish1728
      @michaelmactavish1728 5 років тому +1

      yeah there great machines powered by kubota gas and diesel engines

  • @BMGProjects
    @BMGProjects 5 років тому +1

    Y'all make a good team!

  • @jakeschisler7525
    @jakeschisler7525 5 років тому

    So here in south Florida a company by the name of Bruno heating & air conditioning, were called to peoples homes to see how their systems were running. People would sign a paper that they had shown up. When really Bruno used their signature on them getting credit through some high percent outfit for a new unit whether they need it or not. One guy that was on the local news would have to pay $50,000. on his bill. There were more people going through same deal. Glad for you two getting it all fixed

  • @steveloken8986
    @steveloken8986 5 років тому

    Christy you have more of a face for tv, and Tim you more for radio. Haha, just teasing, nice to see Christy getting a chance to drive.

  • @denisewildfortune4058
    @denisewildfortune4058 5 років тому

    If it makes you feel any better Tim, it cost us ~$40K to fix our heating issues in our newly purchased house a couple of years ago. $20K for various energy improvements and another $20K to upgrade the hydronic system add a mini-split heat pump on a house built in 2005. I'm so glad that your heating problems are behind you so that you can focus on tractors!

  • @joeh5059
    @joeh5059 5 років тому +1

    That ventrac is great

  • @martineastburn3679
    @martineastburn3679 5 років тому +1

    Looks like the power rake is set to low and digs a trench. It is tough to think and set up does a real nice job once the dirt is moved and spread into the right spot. e.g. the grass should be left there but skimmed. That is my guess. Martin - nice clean up job.

  • @ronmack1767
    @ronmack1767 5 років тому

    Enjoyed the video and Katriel's concert piano playing. That was beautiful. Wow that power rake really makes short work out of preparing ground for seeding. Christy you looked like you have run Vennie for years. Sorry y'all had such a nightmare with your HVAC system. Y'all take care and God bless.

  • @Tractors_Trucks_And_Pups
    @Tractors_Trucks_And_Pups 5 років тому +1

    Always love watching these Ventracs in action, plus also Johnny is cool to see in action to. Great video Tim and Christy (first like)

  • @joeyshofner639
    @joeyshofner639 5 років тому +2

    You are having to much fun doing yard work! I’m jealous!

  • @Formulabruce
    @Formulabruce 5 років тому +1

    Love those HDAP tires!! Glad your heat works! Next big "GEO" test is the AC!

  • @kansascowboy5721
    @kansascowboy5721 5 років тому

    Christi made Vinnie look good 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @gerardmulvihill104
    @gerardmulvihill104 5 років тому

    Your doing a great job with that machine

  • @rexblackledge926
    @rexblackledge926 5 років тому +1

    Like the video showing the ventrac I plan on getting one very soon

  • @upandadam9080
    @upandadam9080 5 років тому

    Hi tim and Christie! I have zero experience on a ventrac. But I have a power rake (Harley rake) for both the 3pt hitch and a skid loader... they are awesome tools, if u ever come to western pa your more then welcome to come try both out! As a general rule of thumb you can get good results by going one pass in one direction and then switching 90 degrees and going another pass. Love your videos and content! Keep on keeping on!

  • @phill903
    @phill903 5 років тому

    Vinnie dose a great job with the power rake, makes a easy work of a hard job...

  • @matthewlogan9134
    @matthewlogan9134 5 років тому +1

    Hi from the UK, Loving the videos as always, Tim I think you've got some competition there

  • @jerrybaker433
    @jerrybaker433 3 роки тому

    I love tims videos

  • @Tractorman-xj4gt
    @Tractorman-xj4gt 5 років тому

    Love the teamwork !!

  • @jamesharless5357
    @jamesharless5357 5 років тому

    Nice work guys!

  • @Drew6709
    @Drew6709 5 років тому +2

    Tim, you might have just lost the seat of Vinnie to Miss Christy. And become the new cameraman. Lol

  • @michaelknulle6924
    @michaelknulle6924 5 років тому

    Hallo you both working very well together.love to see how well your maschines are treated .and by the way you have now the best heating system .whish it was possible here but we are living on limestone whith only 15inches topsoil

  • @nelwoz9357
    @nelwoz9357 5 років тому +4

    Oh Christy please don't tell Tim but you did a way better job with Vinny then he did. It came out wonderful! Don't want to hurt Tim's feeling ❤❤❤❤ God Bless

    • @David488013
      @David488013 5 років тому +1

      Yes I think Christy did a great job to. Now all she needs is for Tim to video her and they can call it (Tractor time with Christy ) lol Keep up the great work. Tim love watching your videos.

  • @patroberson2592
    @patroberson2592 5 років тому

    Enjoyed the video...Good working together..And I really enjoyed Katriel' music.

  • @kenlitherland6065
    @kenlitherland6065 5 років тому +2

    Very nice job with Venny Christie. You looked like a pro working that power rake. Do you think the trench will fall in some more as we get more rain? The dozer blade seemed to work well as you pushed the dirt Tim.

  • @funbricknj
    @funbricknj 5 років тому

    Christy is having so much fun there, I can hear Christy now " Tim you don't need a bigger tractor But i think I need a bigger Ventrac"

  • @AnthonyE_73
    @AnthonyE_73 5 років тому

    Good job guys!!!

  • @merrymanrc
    @merrymanrc 5 років тому

    Christy you doing a great job.👍 You look great on Vinnie it the right size for you Christy

  • @Sny-
    @Sny- 5 років тому

    This is my next purchase... that power rake does wonders.
    I saw you haven't used the stump grinder yet... Be aware. The mirror mount on the stump grinder can get in the way of other attachments as you raise them. Specifically the tiller!
    I trashed mine pretty good and the dealer and company were great with the replacement parts, but the solution is to remove the bracket every time. Not a fan of this idea, but it's not exactly hard to take off either.
    I don't know what other attachments interfere, but the power rake looks like it could be one of them.
    Interested to see if you have the same issues and what kind of solution you come up with.
    Yard looks great! Have a good one!

  • @kencotton4645
    @kencotton4645 5 років тому

    Did you like the 4in1 bucket for this project. One thing that is hard to do with a regular bucket is reach over a pile of dirt and drag it back to you to keep from spreading out the dirt.

  • @peterkober6758
    @peterkober6758 5 років тому +1

    Tim Christi good video you two do work well together did a wonderful on moving and leaving wish Iwas that skilled
    God Bless
    PaK

  • @GrampiesWorkshop
    @GrampiesWorkshop 5 років тому

    How's she goin'? Great job cleaning up the yard. You guys make a great team!! That was quite a cluster mess up with your heat pump system install. Glad it seems to be working better now.

  • @mikehornsby599
    @mikehornsby599 5 років тому

    Great job enjoyed that!!!!

  • @choctaw111
    @choctaw111 5 років тому

    Once you learn to use the power rake really well, it will do the best and smoothest grading you have ever seen. I use my Ventracs for our family business and every customer says how they can't believe how smooth and polished the grading looks! It's almost a shame to use the Aera-Vator to poke holes in it and rough it up to drop seed in.

  • @jGoodloejr
    @jGoodloejr 5 років тому +1

    Tim, you better watch it " Bubba" Ms Christy gonna put you out of business! Lol Good job Guys

  • @jeffreycurrie3410
    @jeffreycurrie3410 2 роки тому

    For as little experience as kristie says she had. The results were awesome

  • @chrisspence3216
    @chrisspence3216 5 років тому

    Awesome video !

  • @akbychoice
    @akbychoice 5 років тому

    On demand water heater, initial cost more than a standard water heater, long term saves on operating cost = win.
    Christy + Ventrac and that power rake = Win Win.
    New house = new challenges and unknowns.
    Until 2016 we had oil heat in Alaska, here in SC we have electric heat pump, not real crazy about it. Wish the auxiliary heat was oil or gas. Never gets cold enough here long enough for a wood stove or I’d install one. A wood stove in your shop would be nice, maybe in a section walled off and insulated.
    Yard looks good.

  • @jamesbainton
    @jamesbainton 5 років тому +1

    Katriel can really play! Great music...

    • @davidhosmer1424
      @davidhosmer1424 5 років тому

      She must take after her mother. Thanks and take care

  • @brucealvarez9263
    @brucealvarez9263 5 років тому

    Looks like you learned pretty quick Christy.
    I'm sure sorry you had all that trouble with the geothermal system. I guess the installers didn't take any responsibility for the bad settings that caused the secondary electric heaters to come on constantly. But all that is behind you now, next winter will be warm, toasty and affordable.
    Two things: You do know not to let the heat drop at night and bring it back up during the day when you are awake with geothermal right? Geothermal, like radiant floor heat, has a slow recovery rate. And if you are going to use it for A/C, I hope they insulated the ductwork.

  • @marksleeper3752
    @marksleeper3752 5 років тому

    I leveled out 20 tri axle loads of river silt with my tractor and 2 bulldozers than I dragged the pc of fence it was nice and smooth

  • @floydferguson5366
    @floydferguson5366 5 років тому

    Great video!

  • @BillCoSmith
    @BillCoSmith 5 років тому +7

    Hi, Tim
    The front tires look a bit low on Vinney, are you running 10 lbs?
    What are the setting on the weight transfer leaver? If you remember.
    Great video, thanks.

    • @cameronward7137
      @cameronward7137 5 років тому +1

      Bill Smith I’m sure the rake is one of the heaviest attachments

  • @chrisspence3216
    @chrisspence3216 5 років тому

    What would ya do looking for help ? I have a customer that wants me to basically turn an old super weeded out pasture Back to an nice horse pasture . She doesn’t want to use any Chemicals and it’s full of Foxtail weeds which can be deadly to a horse . So I’m gonna brush hog it scrape what I can then disc like crazy then seed I guess a rye horse mixture do you think it will be good enough to choke out the fox tails ? Again I can’t use chemicals any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again for all your videos I’ve learned so much !

  • @scruffy6151
    @scruffy6151 5 років тому +1

    Christy is taking over the Ventrac i heard her say this is mine 😁

  • @patrochism7700
    @patrochism7700 5 років тому +2

    Keep on doing what you got to do. Keep on doing what you got to do I ain't nothing wrong with that.

  • @ralphross2357
    @ralphross2357 5 років тому

    Hurry Tim, it looks like rain!

  • @richpicone7788
    @richpicone7788 5 років тому +8

    Great video!!! I love seeing Vinnie in action! I have Steiners so I love seeing a similar tractor. Christy did a great job! Tim, do you feel any more comfortable with the 4 in one?

    • @Drew6709
      @Drew6709 5 років тому

      What was your deciding factor between Steiner & Ventrac?

    • @richpicone7788
      @richpicone7788 5 років тому +1

      Drew6709 Actually I didn’t even know about Ventrac when I talked my boss into our first Steiner. A friend turned me on to Steiner and we fell in love with it. That same friend had told me that his company now pretty much has converted over to Ventrac. It is an impressive, well built machine.... as well as the attachments. A bit more expensive than Steiner, and they offer a bit more attachments as well. I don’t know if you know the history but the Steiner brothers actually left or sold the company and started Ventrac. I’d love to try a Ventrac, but I work for a non profit organization and the price for us is definitely a factor. Not to mention we have a loyalty to our Steiner dealer who has treated us very well and as far as service is second to none!

    • @Drew6709
      @Drew6709 5 років тому

      @@richpicone7788 may I inquire what implements you have or use on your Steiner? And do you use it year round?

    • @richpicone7788
      @richpicone7788 5 років тому +2

      Drew6709 we have the v-blade, snow blower, turbine blower, rotary brush (the smaller one), 72” mowing deck, and rough cut mower. Yes, we use it year round and have a cab, which we take on and off for the winter.

    • @Drew6709
      @Drew6709 5 років тому

      @@richpicone7788 cool. :)

  • @darthvader4hire
    @darthvader4hire 5 років тому +1

    i thought that Ven had been given back...and that rake is a VERY expensive item from Deere. great vid as always:)

  • @augustreil
    @augustreil 5 років тому

    Looks Awesome ! What's the reason for not seeding it now ? Jmo, but throw the seed down with some starter fertilizer, scratch it in and look out, lawn be a growing !

  • @JDSWeather
    @JDSWeather 5 років тому

    Instead of Bob The Builder it's Tim The Builder who can fix anything 😆

  • @mark31383
    @mark31383 5 років тому

    The hole point of Geothermal is your pulling heat from the ground (obviously). Something is wrong with the system if the backup heat is still coming on. If you had an air source heat pump, yes you might want something for backup. But most of them are VRF systems now and can handle down to -10F. The only real reason to have backup heat with a Geothermal system is just in case the compressor or pumps have an issue. So if the backup heat is still coming on something is wrong with the system, or it's under sizes.

  • @jamesshackleton3248
    @jamesshackleton3248 5 років тому +2

    Do you think the ventrac needs some more rear ballast? Might smooth out the ride.

  • @petenolte4192
    @petenolte4192 5 років тому

    Sounds like that company needs to go to a refresher course on everything on a geothermal set up. I bet you a million dollars you would of never guessed you would cut down on your regular job to do UA-cam videos. You two do a great job with your videos. Next project is what do you do with the pond LOL

  • @ccswede
    @ccswede 5 років тому

    I know you have used dual wheels in some videos. On the ventrac site it says you need to plug the threaded piece that the second wheel shaft fits in. On their video it looks like pvc threaded caps (basically hubcaps). Did ventrac supply caps or do you have to purchase. It looks like the caps keep dirt out of the shaft receiving the second wheel.

  • @georgegohr1767
    @georgegohr1767 5 років тому

    Hi guys, great video and music too. great idea.lol be safe. ps. music sounds great

  • @bc5891
    @bc5891 5 років тому

    Tim's on a mission to make me buy a Ventrac!