I use the same method to buck up my wood. I do have a word of advice though that I learned the hard way. Cut from each side back and forth. If you have too much weight on one side you will bend the coupler on the excavator and start to break pivot pins.
Ya it's really hard on it having all that weight out one side, we run a 35I and do this same process. What happens is the guy on the saw gets so excited because the process is sped up so much that they don't not allow the operator to make adjustments. When the machine starts moving stop cutting and step back, the operator is trying to help you not hurt you, this is a case where slower is faster.
All I can say is if you worried about that stuff , roll ur bucket so the back is on the ground , that way the log is balanced and the thumb is holding it in position.. there's no weight on the digger , everyone is safe
It's really good to have good neighbors and friends like Joe. Great video you got a lot of work done in a short time. Hope to see you at Paul Bunyan show. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Nice work joe! That’s pretty cool brad. That’s how we used to do it when I would help my tree buddy with firewood years ago. We also used a mini ex to feed the chipper on big jobs. I try to hold logs up to buck with the grapple on our loader tractor but it’s not nearly efficient as a mini.
Brad I thought I was about to learn something new. I was hooked for a minute, then …… let the wind out of my sails. Lol My biggest bottle neck is bucking logs, but my system works slightly faster then what you just showed, not by much just a little, using my skid steer, so I better stick with it. I’ll put up a video soon showing my method. Great show non the less… Make-somedust Chuck
That’s the way to do it for sure! I’m fortunate enough to own a mini x and it’s a huge back and chain saver! I’m kinda in the same boat as you Brad, I’ve got my biggest pile of rounds piled up right now too. I’ve got something new coming to my wood yard so I’m getting prepared lol! Video coming later this week! Take Care Brad!!!
Joe, It appears you need a drop ball for your trailer to level up? The 033 is about all it wants to haul, I believe. Thanks for giving Brad a hand and hopefully it works out to where you could come back again. Definitely a fast and easy way of making rounds in a hurry!👍👍
I do this with a kioti ck2610 and EA rootrake grapple. I dont get the sideways movement to pile it the way you do but i buck 20’ logs all day by myself at waist level. Cut a little from both sides so i dont break my equipment with uneven loads. Good work.
the 500i is a good saw for just about everything. I added the suspension kit, 3 point dogs and a bark box from westcoast saw. that saw will rip with a 25" bar with a skip tooth chain.
Brad if you still got your backhoe attachment that came with your skid steer you can put a thumb on it and used it the same way. Just be a lot of in and out the skid steer. Nice video. Mike Morgan uses his mini excavator the same way a lot. You can get a grapple like skidded kev has to pickup the logs. Just an idea. Have a great day safe
Love it! I got so backed up with tree service wood one time that I rented a mini excavator to do exactly what you did here. It really speeds up the process and saves your back 👍👍 Although, I had to do it solo so I was constantly in and out of the machine. Still worth it though!
You are correct, it cuts pretty fast you are just holding the weight of the saw. When the engine is not hanging out in air you are holding less weight and at the end of the day you are not as tired.
I wish he lived closer. I have 45 rounds of hickory in the woods that are 32"- 48" and too big to lift. I am going to have to noodle it. I need something with a grapple to pick them up. I am in SE Ohio and don't know anyone with a grapple.
what sis I tell ya ! Having a mini in the yard is like sliced bread ! Get 2 saws running and you can do some damage to a pile in short order ! So what kind ya going to get ? hahah
Brad - time to join the trend, and look into excavator ownership. I’ve had my Case Mini Ex for almost 2 years now and it is fantastic for buckin rounds - it is definitely a game changer.
I use the same method with my Yanmar 3 ton excavator. I can handle up to 90 cm logs (round about 35 inch). I think, with my husky 592 XP-G i can take a good challenge to your 500i 😅
The more I see small excavators the more I realize how handy they are. I’m still at the Bren ting stage for our property usage 💰. Great video… now a bit of splitting and stacking ahead of u.🇺🇸👏🏻🪵👨🚒
Nice video :). Im just wondering if you have a video about the magnetic meassurement tool you stick to your bar? On how you make it, or where you bought it?
when a machine with tracks gets tracks loaded with mud, trying to wash mud off is usually a waste of time, just park it and let the mud dry for a day or two then crank up and crawl track length a couple of times and most of mud will fall off, doser operator for many years good vid thanx
Nothing better than having a good buddy to help you make a task faster and easier. Joe is the man!!!!!!
Looks like “Stand up and Buck” has changed a little. Lol. Stay safe and keep it up.
Great bucking off the excavator!! Lots less moving of the logs!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day
It makes it easy to cut like that off the ground and don't hurt your back awesome video
That makes quick work of it
Once a FD brother
Always a FD brother
That worked out well. I just told my wife if I ever win the lotto the first thing im buyin is a mini x.
Doesn't get any easier than that, now I want one lol.
Nice job Joe
Man!!.. that worked out great!!
That was awesome of Joe to bring his equipment to help Brad!! Joe got to use his machine and Brad ripped through those logs, what a win-win event!!
hi there well done , lots of good cutting . john
Great video Brad awesome chainsaw work hello Joe Great boom work.
Hell yeah....The 500i is an absolutely amazing saw
Good days work. Nice that Joe came by to assist and had fun with his new toy. Stay safe.
Work smarter, not harder!! Great job!!
Men and Machines were both up to the job, Well Done.
Only way to go! We use our skid steer and grapple to do the same. Much easyer and faster
Hello Brad, Fun Video! Cutting the smart and Fun Way! Good job guys, see ya at Bunyan 🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
Great work joe. Nice machine
Hi Brad & Joe, That's gotta be one of the fastest ways to buck logs. Fun to watch. Thx Mike🔥🪵🇺🇸
I use the same method to buck up my wood. I do have a word of advice though that I learned the hard way. Cut from each side back and forth. If you have too much weight on one side you will bend the coupler on the excavator and start to break pivot pins.
Ya it's really hard on it having all that weight out one side, we run a 35I and do this same process. What happens is the guy on the saw gets so excited because the process is sped up so much that they don't not allow the operator to make adjustments. When the machine starts moving stop cutting and step back, the operator is trying to help you not hurt you, this is a case where slower is faster.
All I can say is if you worried about that stuff , roll ur bucket so the back is on the ground , that way the log is balanced and the thumb is holding it in position.. there's no weight on the digger , everyone is safe
Great machine that's for sure!
Hiya Joe, you're definitely a smooth operator, very nice of you to give Brad's back a break. Nice machine and sweet trailer.
nice machine Joe
Hello Joe, excellent machine you have there, and your skills are even better!!! I know Brad appreciates your generous help::::))))))!!
always great to have new Toys to try out. Nice work
Joe and Brad … Great duo. Nice video. Any time you can use a machine to save your back is a good day. Thanks for sharing.
That nice and quick and Joe looks to becoming a great operator
That is what team work is all about. nicely done.
"I get by with a little help from my friends".
Awesome!
Great team work.
Good work,great to have help like this video
That's what I call mutual aid on brother firefighter helping another brother great team work
You got that right!
HEY Joe , very nice mini excavator . I need to up grade my toys !!! LOL Nice job on the 500i Brad !!! 👍🏻🇺🇸🪵
Awesome Brad to have help that brings equipment. Good job Joe!
That is a serious pile of locust Brad. Awesome work guys!
Fast work you two. Great job
You guys worked together great. go a lot of wood cut.
Great show of machines. Awwsome feeling working so well together the first time. Thankz for sharing.
I love hard work, I could watch it all day.!!! Great teamwork you guys.
It's really good to have good neighbors and friends like Joe. Great video you got a lot of work done in a short time. Hope to see you at Paul Bunyan show. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Nice job joe saved brads back a whole lot. Looked like mike Morgan swinging them logs around
Nice work joe! That’s pretty cool brad. That’s how we used to do it when I would help my tree buddy with firewood years ago. We also used a mini ex to feed the chipper on big jobs.
I try to hold logs up to buck with the grapple on our loader tractor but it’s not nearly efficient as a mini.
My gf and I have a KX1211-3 we bought used from a friend. Best money we ever spent!
Awesome, thanks Joe! You're clearly a kind, skilled and warm-hearted man. #respect
That’s better than a processor in some ways. More versatile perhaps.
Brad I thought I was about to learn something new. I was hooked for a minute, then …… let the wind out of my sails. Lol
My biggest bottle neck is bucking logs, but my system works slightly faster then what you just showed, not by much just a little, using my skid steer, so I better stick with it. I’ll put up a video soon showing my method.
Great show non the less…
Make-somedust
Chuck
We all need friends like Joe, we get by with a little help from our friends. Thanks Brad and Joe.
Kenny
Yeah Ive been dreaming of getting just that setup , but Im still just only starting to start doing firewood as an activity , but worked a treat
Man Joe really helped out on this one. That makes it so much easier than being bent over all day. Nice work guys💪💪
Definitely a back saver Jack.
That’s the way to do it for sure! I’m fortunate enough to own a mini x and it’s a huge back and chain saver! I’m kinda in the same boat as you Brad, I’ve got my biggest pile of rounds piled up right now too. I’ve got something new coming to my wood yard so I’m getting prepared lol! Video coming later this week! Take Care Brad!!!
Joe, It appears you need a drop ball for your trailer to level up? The 033 is about all it wants to haul, I believe.
Thanks for giving Brad a hand and hopefully it works out to where you could come back again. Definitely a fast and easy way of making rounds in a hurry!👍👍
I've been doing it that way for years now,works great. I just pile it up beside my Wolferidge 28C and conveyor.Then wood cutting cutting life is good.
What a great guy! Thanks for letting us watch that 500i EAT!! Thanks Joe!!
Awesome help fast & a back saver
"more rounds than I've ever had" I said "better call Val" LOL I'm glad you were able to get right through those piles! Thanks for helping Joe!
I do this with a kioti ck2610 and EA rootrake grapple. I dont get the sideways movement to pile it the way you do but i buck 20’ logs all day by myself at waist level. Cut a little from both sides so i dont break my equipment with uneven loads.
Good work.
Joe seems like a good guy
The kinda people anyone should be proud to know.
the 500i is a good saw for just about everything. I added the suspension kit, 3 point dogs and a bark box from westcoast saw. that saw will rip with a 25" bar with a skip tooth chain.
Hey Joe and Brad. I think I could get used to that system. Mini excavator is definitely on my wish list. See ya a Bunyan Brad
Mike & I work together like that too.
And you look to be very fortunate take care
Beautiful logs. My suburb logs are brutal to work up.
Great job.Joe was the key.!!!
Brad if you still got your backhoe attachment that came with your skid steer you can put a thumb on it and used it the same way. Just be a lot of in and out the skid steer. Nice video. Mike Morgan uses his mini excavator the same way a lot. You can get a grapple like skidded kev has to pickup the logs. Just an idea. Have a great day safe
Love it! I got so backed up with tree service wood one time that I rented a mini excavator to do exactly what you did here. It really speeds up the process and saves your back 👍👍
Although, I had to do it solo so I was constantly in and out of the machine. Still worth it though!
that is how I roll no better way to Buck
Thanks, joe!
You are correct, it cuts pretty fast you are just holding the weight of the saw. When the engine is not hanging out in air you are holding less weight and at the end of the day you are not as tired.
We have a lot of black locusts around here but they all are rotting from the inside out. Nice haul there
Hello Brad. It looks like you might get alittle spoiled there. It does make the job alot easier and no bending. Hello Joe. Take Care
Great even all the safety gear share makes me jealous
What beautiful locust, so much of the trees around here are full of squirrel holes or rotten sections especially if they are old age🤷♂️
I wish he lived closer. I have 45 rounds of hickory in the woods that are 32"- 48" and too big to lift. I am going to have to noodle it. I need something with a grapple to pick them up. I am in SE Ohio and don't know anyone with a grapple.
Stihl and Kubota. 👍
Minis are awesome! But they’re definitely not cheap!
thats how I cut all of my wood but I have to run the saw and the machine so its not quite as quick but it definitelysaves on the backaches
Ooh that'd be a big ask of the financial department 😮
You got that right
Damn! Now I need a thumb on my backhoe!
You guys are both cool.
Thanks!
What about the machines?
I would think an air-cooled engine could become overheated on a warm day when it is being used long and hard.
Excellent ❤
Looks like you both worked well with each other. Time for some serious splitting. 😂
This is so cool!!!! I love this when the community comes together!!! Great job Joe and Brad!!!!
So my landscaping company I will be buying one here soon and I’m looking at Cato yanmar cat or tackahoochie about that same size
So it’s really good to see yet another use for one
They make a woodplitter thumb for excavators. Would be nice to halve everything from the comfort of a seat.
what sis I tell ya ! Having a mini in the yard is like sliced bread ! Get 2 saws running and you can do some damage to a pile in short order ! So what kind ya going to get ? hahah
Brad - time to join the trend, and look into excavator ownership. I’ve had my Case Mini Ex for almost 2 years now and it is fantastic for buckin rounds - it is definitely a game changer.
Great job Joe! Im sure you know but if you put your blade down it will help stabalize the machine a little bit for you.
That is one whopper of a pile of logs…or at least it was. We all need a mini ex don’t we? Nice work buddy. Fun cutting!
Lol that’s a pipe dream for me
I use the same method with my Yanmar 3 ton excavator. I can handle up to 90 cm logs (round about 35 inch). I think, with my husky 592 XP-G i can take a good challenge to your 500i 😅
I'm Cecil County man myself.
HELO I WAS TOLD IS THIS TRUE YOUR A TROOPER
Retired
The more I see small excavators the more I realize how handy they are. I’m still at the Bren ting stage for our property usage 💰. Great video… now a bit of splitting and stacking ahead of u.🇺🇸👏🏻🪵👨🚒
Brad you have to be able to justify the escavater ,s cost to the cost of firewood. But I must say it is a useful tool.
Nice
Thanks
I was wondering how a mini excavator would do unloading a lig truck. Around here most log trucks don't have grapples.
Nice video :). Im just wondering if you have a video about the magnetic meassurement tool you stick to your bar? On how you make it, or where you bought it?
No video but if you send me an email, I can give you links to the magnets I bought. Just used some all thread with a washer welded on the end
@@FirewoodattheFurnace ok thanks, i surely will 😊
when a machine with tracks gets tracks loaded with mud, trying to wash mud off is usually a waste of time, just park it and let the mud dry for a day or two then crank up and crawl track length a couple of times and most of mud will fall off, doser operator for many years good vid thanx
Brad and Joe getting done ✅ in the 🪵yard ❤😊😮