I am so looking forward to hearing the story about your dads Nickname. Awesome seeing your dad out there jumping off stuff and smiling. I know my father wasn't in that level of shape at his age.
On the mention of employees. I would suggest in seeing if you can hire the first couple as Contract Labor. Cause it changes the tax and HR liabilities that you have to handle on your end. It also makes hiring and firing much easier too. With it just being you and your dad and his business partner right now. Your all seen as partners not employees. But once you add a true employee in the eyes of the law. It becomes a huge change in requirements. (though not 100% sure how that works for you since your not working out of a set location and generally meet up on job sites)
Don't take delivery of that trailer unless it is what you ordered. Sad to say I am going through that myself. I refused to take delivery until my request was met. God bless
Dang I was looking forward to the new trailer video. But if you need help welding up new angle iron on the trailer let me know. I got my big welder with torches and everything else on a trailer ready to go. Just make sure to have some pure leaf sweet tea cold drinks and a can of Copenhagen snuff and music.
Awesome! Very good info, I can definitely see each one has its advantages. Oh! Good timing, just sat down to drink my coffee! And got to watch your video!!
Great comparison. A machine used as a multi use tool has limitations, however the 12 is very effective in limited access (rubber track), lower volume and tight quarter situations. I’m seriously looking at a 12, and can see the versatility of adding a root/brush grapple plus buckets, posthole, compactor and many more, makes it a great choice. Thanks for sharing👍👍👍🇺🇸
I've got a brand new 10k tilt trailer that had a bunch of problems. Before I had driven it 500 miles, it needed 4 seals, degreasing, and a pair off bearings replaced. The Lippert brakes didn't work for crap until way past the usual break-in period. Depending on what you are buying, what the components are, and who made the trailer, you are more than likely to have to put in hours to get it ready for duty - just seems to be a sign of the times
@@VBELTandSON Kaufman, out of Nebraska. Now I will say they paid for some warranty work, and I had no problems dealing with the sales people or the service guys. They were all very nice and actually helpful. They are dealerless, so they find you a local shop. The guy that did the warranty work said he'd never seen that company treat a customer so nicely. I always try to be polite, maybe it helps sometimes. I guess buying a trailer isn't like a car, they are a little more fast and loose with quality and assembly, and that's probably everywhere
Sam - I don't know anything about the PrimeTek, but on the Takeuchi, on your "off" season - drop both belly plates and raise the cab and give a good wash-out. I had a pressure line blow on me last week, and couldn't find it under all the grime/dirt/dust etc. Had a rub-through between the front plate and the junk that was down there.
It seems to me they both have their place. The skid steer for places where access is on pavement. The Primetech almost needs a semi or a dump truck with a tag trailer to haul it comfortable.
I was concerned about metal tracks on metal ramps but then someone mentioned using tires to load a dozer (or your primetech). I'm thinking of cutting down a horse stall mat and using that to protect the metal ramps....we'll see if it works.
Did you ever look into a JCB teleskid? They are pretty sweet with just the one lift arm. I’ve heard they are one of the bigger skid steers on the market as far as lift capacity goes.
Kyle Adams I didn’t look at jcb. I’m after highflow and horsepower. If the 12 can’t lift it then a skiddy shouldn’t try. Lol the 12 throws around a 3k mulcher head
Steven Ward thank you! And I considered cat. But looked at one that had been used as a mulcher seemed that had trouble with debris getting around loader arms and had screen added to stop that and cab seemed little to small. I’ve been completely happy with the 12 no regrets
matthew braddy 🤦🏼♂️ everyone always thinks knives are the best answer. We can put knives on both of these machines. And would have gone through two maybe three sets of knives on this job because of the rocks. Simply doesn’t make sense to run knives around here. Gyro trac Cimaf no matter. I picked fae for a reason. Biggest reason is the hood that no one else has
V-BELT and SON knives would probably be a disaster, I know when people are using them here, the rock destroy them post haste, even tungsten hammer heads only last about 300 hours ( and make a huge mess that must be re raked )
matthew braddy very true gives a much finer mulching, but here in Texas that cedar mulch just leaves huge dead zones that have to be raked to get any ground growth and the knives make it harder to clean up, and the rocks kill them so even with more transferable HP they become useless immediately
Big tex wouldn't let me go straight to the company they wanted a sales person to middle man the deal. Texas pride let me go direct I probably saved $2k going factory direct and the trailers are almost the same.
@@VBELTandSON I have a hydro ax 421 with Fecon head that I am not a fan of and a ASV120 with Prinoth head. The ASV with knives eats like your PT175 with Carbides. That PT would be an animal running knives if your environment allows for it
I am so looking forward to hearing the story about your dads Nickname.
Awesome seeing your dad out there jumping off stuff and smiling. I know my father wasn't in that level of shape at his age.
This channel inspired me to making hauling videos of my side buisness Hauling dirt and equipment just getting started. Great videos brother🤘🏽🇺🇸
Nice to see comparisons of both machines. Each have their own advantage and disadvantages. Thanks for videos!
On the mention of employees. I would suggest in seeing if you can hire the first couple as Contract Labor. Cause it changes the tax and HR liabilities that you have to handle on your end. It also makes hiring and firing much easier too. With it just being you and your dad and his business partner right now. Your all seen as partners not employees. But once you add a true employee in the eyes of the law. It becomes a huge change in requirements. (though not 100% sure how that works for you since your not working out of a set location and generally meet up on job sites)
Don't take delivery of that trailer unless it is what you ordered. Sad to say I am going through that myself. I refused to take delivery until my request was met. God bless
No contest however the Takeuchi can do things the Primetech can't.
Dang I was looking forward to the new trailer video. But if you need help welding up new angle iron on the trailer let me know. I got my big welder with torches and everything else on a trailer ready to go. Just make sure to have some pure leaf sweet tea cold drinks and a can of Copenhagen snuff and music.
Awesome! Very good info, I can definitely see each one has its advantages. Oh! Good timing, just sat down to drink my coffee! And got to watch your video!!
Great comparison. A machine used as a multi use tool has limitations, however the 12 is very effective in limited access (rubber track), lower volume and tight quarter situations. I’m seriously looking at a 12, and can see the versatility of adding a root/brush grapple plus buckets, posthole, compactor and many more, makes it a great choice. Thanks for sharing👍👍👍🇺🇸
200k!! Dang. But I can only imagine getting behind the controls of that forestry machine. Defenitly on my bucket list to run machine like this!!!!
I've got a brand new 10k tilt trailer that had a bunch of problems. Before I had driven it 500 miles, it needed 4 seals, degreasing, and a pair off bearings replaced. The Lippert brakes didn't work for crap until way past the usual break-in period. Depending on what you are buying, what the components are, and who made the trailer, you are more than likely to have to put in hours to get it ready for duty - just seems to be a sign of the times
peep39 what brand trailers?
@@VBELTandSON Kaufman, out of Nebraska. Now I will say they paid for some warranty work, and I had no problems dealing with the sales people or the service guys. They were all very nice and actually helpful. They are dealerless, so they find you a local shop. The guy that did the warranty work said he'd never seen that company treat a customer so nicely. I always try to be polite, maybe it helps sometimes. I guess buying a trailer isn't like a car, they are a little more fast and loose with quality and assembly, and that's probably everywhere
That thing is a beast. It certainly makes the job faster.
Sam - I don't know anything about the PrimeTek, but on the Takeuchi, on your "off" season - drop both belly plates and raise the cab and give a good wash-out. I had a pressure line blow on me last week, and couldn't find it under all the grime/dirt/dust etc. Had a rub-through between the front plate and the junk that was down there.
pjf1313 everytime it’s home it gets a good clean out
It seems to me they both have their place. The skid steer for places where access is on pavement. The Primetech almost needs a semi or a dump truck with a tag trailer to haul it comfortable.
Clearing up the underbrush before the big fires get to you huh? Good for you.
Great video. Liking that drone footage!
Also should have looked in to down to earth trailers. Never had any issues with ours its hauled 36000 lbs with no problem
Cool Video Sam 😎👍🏻
For a quarter mil, that thing should come with its own trailer!
Trailers are 30k no so idk lol
I was concerned about metal tracks on metal ramps but then someone mentioned using tires to load a dozer (or your primetech). I'm thinking of cutting down a horse stall mat and using that to protect the metal ramps....we'll see if it works.
How did it go?
I’m diggin the Savannah shirt. I was stationed at ft Stewart for 2 years 😱
Maybe I missed it. Biggest concern is that a skidsteer s head will slow down much more.
Because of less power or?
Love your videos keep it up!
Have you ever thought about putting a winch on your 12? If you ever find yourself in a situation you need to get yourself out of.
Did you ever look into a JCB teleskid? They are pretty sweet with just the one lift arm. I’ve heard they are one of the bigger skid steers on the market as far as lift capacity goes.
Kyle Adams I didn’t look at jcb. I’m after highflow and horsepower. If the 12 can’t lift it then a skiddy shouldn’t try. Lol the 12 throws around a 3k mulcher head
Awesome display
Love watching all the videos. Question I got tho is how come CAT wasn't an option when you were getting the skid steer.
Steven Ward thank you! And I considered cat. But looked at one that had been used as a mulcher seemed that had trouble with debris getting around loader arms and had screen added to stop that and cab seemed little to small. I’ve been completely happy with the 12 no regrets
Have a 299 forestry package at work and I really have no love for it. Pain to clean it you are into keeping crap out of its belly.
Still second of 3 😅👍🏻
Great.. getter.. thx
The skid steer would have a better chance if you were running a gyro trac head on it and a heavy duty skid steer.
matthew braddy 🤦🏼♂️ everyone always thinks knives are the best answer. We can put knives on both of these machines. And would have gone through two maybe three sets of knives on this job because of the rocks. Simply doesn’t make sense to run knives around here. Gyro trac Cimaf no matter. I picked fae for a reason. Biggest reason is the hood that no one else has
Well your right I'm down In south georgia so i guess that makes a difference
V-BELT and SON knives would probably be a disaster, I know when people are using them here, the rock destroy them post haste, even tungsten hammer heads only last about 300 hours ( and make a huge mess that must be re raked )
Your right about that. But you can't say that a knife doesn't give you a better looking finish.
matthew braddy very true gives a much finer mulching, but here in Texas that cedar mulch just leaves huge dead zones that have to be raked to get any ground growth and the knives make it harder to clean up, and the rocks kill them so even with more transferable HP they become useless immediately
Paused at 4:40 my 💰 is on the prime tech
You guys have a Big Tex dealer nearby? They’re about the best we have here in East Tx and are built a few miles from me.
Big tex wouldn't let me go straight to the company they wanted a sales person to middle man the deal. Texas pride let me go direct I probably saved $2k going factory direct and the trailers are almost the same.
What width mulcher head from FAE do you recommend? 150? Or the 175? Thx and in regards to running it on the tl12
Wider is better
The PT would be impressive with knives. Unless you have rocks to deal with I don’t see the point of Carbides on a machine with less then 300hp.
What do you run?
@@VBELTandSON I have a hydro ax 421 with Fecon head that I am not a fan of and a ASV120 with Prinoth head. The ASV with knives eats like your PT175 with Carbides. That PT would be an animal running knives if your environment allows for it
When the competition started and the Prime Tech sucked in that first limb, I was like RIP to the 12. Hahaha.
What's your preference between takeuchi tl12v2 and kubota ssv95?
Tl12 has more power and better dealer here.
What's your opinion of the Tac Rl12?
Love it! Excellent machine
@@VBELTandSON thank you
That's not even a fair competition lol. Primetec will kill the takehuchi 😎
First!!!
second
You run tongue heavy on almost every haul you show.
Rides nice and smooth. Truck might drop inch and half
Flying footage is awesome. Still 3rd of day
That's not even a fair competition lol. Primetec will kill the takehuchi 😎