Are you looking at a subcompact or compact tractor and want to learn it's pros and cons? Do you like firewood and wood milling? This is what we feature on this channel as well as me learning how to grow my small business in Northwest Iowa. I am not an expert, but join me as I learn the ins and outs.
I have the 1/5hp version of this blower, and I use it every day. The 1/5 and 1/4hp versions don't have an enclosed motor like your 1/2hp model, so they won't be doing any underwater trips.
That's is some great info. Thanks for sharing. I didn't know that and I'm sure if someone is in the market for one, that will be important to consider. Thanks for stopping in!
I’m researching different Implements for my new Subcompact, now that I can pretty much use the Tractor. Your Video on the Stump Grinder is one of the Best I’ve seen. Most are more of a Commercial for the Product or a self justification for buying it. The Practical use and Revue you demonstrated puts WM in the top spot for me, it’ll only get used on our Land a few Dozen times over the years. (Using the Backhoe works, but Man, that’s a lot of work) And don’t worry about the Haters, everyone knows they are just Background Noise.
Thanks Fish! My goal was to share what I had figured out while using it to help folks decide or use their grinders. It's not a perfect grinder, but for the price and quality, it's a great value.
Good afternoon Tim! You guys keeping your heads out of the water? Good grief! We just got first crop hay rolled up night before last. Got 100 big round bales off of just under 19 acres! Some of the taller grasses in it were higher than the hood of the 1086 International tractor that mowed it!
@tractortalkwithgary1271 it's been unreal the amount of rain this year. Big change from the last few. We're doing well, better than many in the area. Thanks for stopping in Gary!
Yes, that is an upgradable option for the DK series. However, on most of the series when you have an SE trim package, they come standard. That was the point I was making. Not really something I personally use as I run a quick hitch, but some folks would prefer them, that's why I brought it up in the video. Thanks for coming by and sharing the knowledge!
@DonnieDarko727 really? I'm not sure they even have a factory led option for the cab. Lot of folks just replace with some from Amazon. For my applications so far, the oem lights have been plenty. I don't do much night work other than snow pushing, and it's not a problem when doing that.
I like the videos on these Super Splits. Most videos on them are two years old or more, so seeing a new one is good for me. I think I may end up buying one of these. I just don't know if I'll ever sell enough firewood to justify the cost of a commercial hydraulic splitter like I want. I think that something like this might be a happy medium for me.
I agree, like I stated in the video, they aren't the best for huge rounds, but if they are broken down a bit it works very well and quick. Thanks for stopping in Jeff.
In this video, you said you have cut the stump in a certain direction. How do you determine which way to cut... I purchased one of these recently and still learning.
You want to start on the right side of the stump as you are sitting on the tractor. If you switch directions, just start on the right side. The direction the flywheel turns is why. It's in the manual as well, which will come with your grinder.
I understand your frustration. The 3rd function on my cs2220 is poorly mounted. I discovered how incomponent the local dealer is, right after I bought my tractor. Mine is for sale. It has less than 70 hours on it. Loader, mid mount mower, third function. $18,000.00
Is it me,…but does it seem like it takes forever to make bundle wood😅??? I have a SS that I’ve been using to split bucked up logs into bundle wood for the most part. But then today was awesome , as I felt like I made a lot of progress by splitting up a little less than 2 cords of heating wood. Do you just make a lot of bundle wood at a time,…or do you just make it as you go?
I had all I thought I needed for bundle wood so at that point I was just splitting heating wood. I've had a serious run on the bundles and got behind. Usually if I need it, I'll make it as I'm splitting rounds. In this video I'm playing catch up. I should have had more, but historically I would have had enough to get me to July or so, not out in May. It is a bit more time consuming I would agree, but the profit margin makes it worth it to me.
@@timbervisions gotcha. Seems like you had more business than expected. My bundler is supposed to be delivered on Friday. I think I’m gonna make some bundles and visit a couple places next week that I’ve had my eyes on. I have 2+ cords of bundle wood split, stacked, and ready go. I checked my market. Most sellers sell in bulk. I’ve seen two ads total, that sell bundles. They don’t look that impressive to me. I feel like the recreational firewood market is there for the taking.
It's a Chinese clone of a Stihl MS660 (Holtzfforma G660). It's been ported and has a bark box installed on it as well. Initially purchased to chainsaw mill and used it for that the first year I owned it. I have a sawmill now, so now it does my large log work for firewood.
Good vid Tim. Your machine and stump grinder made quick work of that work. I'm surprised though, how come you don't use your backup camera when grinding now?
I did use it. I was having a hard time seeing them little things in the tall vegetation, so I had to resort to turning around to find them. The sun angle wasn't helping either. Sometimes ya just gotta punt, ya know?
I hit a property marker. That was in a stump. I just finished putting 24 new teeth on. Smoked a bunch a teeth. That’s the chance you take doing stumps. Great video Tim.
Clean up, as in push the grindings back into the hole and pack it back down? Yes These grinders don't seem to shoot material all over the place like some I've seen used in videos. At least that is my experience.
Seems kinda low to me. I got a Woodland Mills 126 last fall and have only milled 4-5 logs so far. Mine is stationary, so no travel and set-up. I could use your pricing model much more comfortably.
When I price things I like to give a total price. I find people get scared when you give hour price because they don’t know the end cost. Sometimes giving a total price you can some times make more per hour. If you have experience and can jug time. I find works better. At the end of the day you need to make a profit. I price and if they don’t like the price they can go somewhere else. I always price far and i don’t rip people off. Just the way i am. Great video.
I see your point and maybe when I get a few more under my belt I can better judge the time and can give a full price up front that will cover me. Thanks for the input!
I know NOTHING about pricing for milling, and very little about milling in general. But that being said, your pricing sounds reasonable per hour, but at the same time, you're wasting far more than 2 hours of your day overall. I think if it were me, I'd have a minimum involved with my pricing. Because your actual 2 hours of work between milling and driving to and from the job, and set-up both ways etc, I would think that AT LEAST a half-day of your time is wasted. I think I'd keep all of your pricing like it is, but add in a 3-hour minimum or something for the actual cutting time, or something like that. That way, if you're wasting a half-day of your time, when you add up your 3-hour minimum for milling, plus your traveling etc, maybe it justifies your time a little better? Not sure Bud, I'm just thinking out loud here, but I don't think I'd have done a job for 130.00 or whatever your total amount added up to when you factor in all of your time tearing down at your house, traveling there, setting up again, milling, tearing down again, traveling back home, and setting up again.
You are smart like my brother. He is a mechanical engineer. He knows how to do stuff like you do. I enjoy watching all your videos. You make people happy with your service. Regards.
Tim, I appreciate your videos. You have inspired me with that splitter. I’ve watched and learned from the technique that you use to make most of your splits square. I just finished splitting less than 1 3/4 cords of pine for bundle wood today. The SS is an awesome machine for what it is. It makes some really nice looking firewood. Once again,…thanks.
I am quite pleased with the Super Split as well. Amazed at its speed and fuel efficiency. Thank you for the kind words and I'm glad my video has inspired you. Comments like yours are what inspire me to create the videos I do. Thank YOU!
Sure, whatever you prefer to call it. It's technically front wheel assist. Four wheel drive tractors articulate in the middle. Two wheel drive with front wheel assist, the front wheels turn.
Any tractor that has smaller wheels on the front compared to the back and the front wheels are steering wheels BUT the front wheels can also be engaged to help move the tractor in conditions where traction is limited is a front wheel assist drive system. It is often referred to as a 4WD, but technically it isn't. 4WD tractors all have the same sized tires and turn by articulating in the center (similar to a wheel loader) and all the wheels drive all the time. That is a true 4WD tractor. If you don't believe me feel free to do your own research. Have a great day!
@@timbervisions Front weels are either engaged to the drive shaft, or disengaged. And unless some type of torque bias system is applied, which would control the amount of torque that being applied to the front wheels vs the real wheels, and is only utilized on sports cars. Usually called Traction Control. So what is the "Assist" part, when the front wheels are either engaged or disengaged with the drive shaft? Sounds like your just creating your own definitions.
Rear blades are always very handy to have for dirt work. I just get so tired of turning my head to look at the blade lol. You got a good deal on that! Nice video!
I know what you are getting at, I almost set up my camera so I didn't need to turn around anymore. Since it was my first time using the blade, I figured I better keep my eyes on it directly.
It was part of the trade when I traded. It was too small for the DK, plus I've gotten away from tilling. It's very seasonal and time-consuming during the spring season.
Man Tim...............300.00 for that rear blade was a SCORE!!! 🙂 It looks to be in nearly perfect condition as well! I find that tractor implements are aggravating as heck. There are usually SEVERAL implements that will accomplish the same job, but there's always ONE that will do whatever your given task is the best. In grading your wood lot, I think that a box blade, or a land plane with scarifiers would have "dug up" the yard much easier than the rear blade did, but the rear blade would probably be the best tool to smooth the dirt out when finished with the digging it up. That's the aggravating part to me, is that I never seem to have enough implements for my tractors, and if I went out and got the "perfect implement" for each task that I want to do, I'd have 30K invested in implements! Very frustrating! But like you, I just use the implements that I have, and try to get the jobs done as best as I can until I can acquire the next implement! Your final product looks pretty nice, you did a good job!
I was pretty happy with it. I'll use it again when I spread the gravel to finish it off. You're right, though. It was a great price, and it's quick hitch compatible. Something I try to have on each of my implements.
Another enjoyable video, thank you. I know the feeling of being a rookie. You are brave to make a video of your learning curve. You are fully engaged in life. We should all be like you.
They have gotten little more expensive the last couple years. Seeing that with everything though. They can do quite a bit of work, just remember, they have their limits.
Running Power into our vacation rental home, the power company line crew forman let me know his retirement job, a sawmill. Sold me 6 live edge pine slabs 24"x12'. We joined two for a huge dining room table, beautiful. Good friend, now I don't need to buy a mill. 😅
