Being presently pleased with some products and services while being disgusted by others, I chose to use this channel to share "how to" videos, provide product reviews, share jobs done with my tractor, or share other content that pertains to a concept I have taught my children (and other students), which is..."if something is worth doing, then it is worth doing it right" (the first time).
Products should be built-to-last and people need to take pride in their work. Quality products, quality craftsmanship, and quality services should be sought after, endorsed, and promoted. While honest mistakes are understandable and can happen to anyone on occasion, the observation of short comings is so often enough that the phrase, "if you want something done right, then do it yourself" came into existence. In the end, taking short cuts to "save time or money" generally ends up costing more than doing it right the first time. Thanks for viewing, and God bless.
Loader lifting capacity is measured at max lift. Kubota L series lifts higher then the b series. Loader strength gets weaker the higher it goes. L lifts more at the b’s max height. Heard comparable kioti doesn’t lift as high as the Kubota L and the lift capacity is slightly skewed because of this. Course Im not too familiar with kioti, Im sure its a great machine nonetheless. Great video
Kudos to your son! Nice camera work. Also, liked the video but please watch the little ones when working with Tractors. I'm sure you do, but I even make my dog stay in house, can't be too careful.
The only two things I have seen that Kubota brings more to the table of is debt as they cost more, and number of dealerships. The Kioti is heavier and has higher lift, stronger lift, and higher PTO hp at given sizes...and has better features as well. I do like the MX series of Kubota though...but for 25-40 hp, Kubota cannot though the CK series Kioti
i have heard 6.5 grendel does pretty good out of a short barrel like 12". not 100% sure on this but I want to say the 12" 6.5 grendel is similar in lb/ft of energy at the same distances to 7.63x39 in a 16" ak. once again dont quote me on that but Im pretty sure.
Your pond looks like mine. Ive got so many lily pads I can walk across my pond without getting my feet wet. To many years of cow manure seeping into the water. Getting ready to drain, dredge and expand it to three acres.
I have poisoned it to try and get rid of the pads...made no difference. Not sure what to do. I fear if I drain it and dig it out...leaving one pad will allow them to come back so fast. Very annoying.
Hydraulics: 400lbs; on paper. That doesn't say it's actually 400lbs more when running hydraulics. Especially when running the pto combined with steering and running the front of rear loader. When running a loader; it's all about ergonomics. And bring able to find the sweet spot so you can put the front loader down AND keep the pallet fork/bucket level. Running both horizontal and vertical hydraulic lines combined. That's what's about. And I don't see you keeping your grappel level when lifting your loader.
Are you upset about it being 400# on paper, as it sounds like you are trying to say that is irrelevant, when in fact, any numerical reporting on paper is on paper. Never the less, my neighbor has a 35 hp Kubota, L series, and my 25hp Kioti can actually lift 400# more than his machine.
I think you are focusing on the wrong thing, as there is no need to worry about leveling something on your tractor if you cannot first lift it. Silly argument.
Once you try a Backhoe, you’ll want to have a Backhoe. Had a Kubota HST1700 for years, a great little machine. I always wished I had a Backhoe after I saw my neighbour using his Kubota with a Backhoe. I bought my Kioti CK4010 in 2020. No problems with the DPF so far. Hopefully I don’t, dealer says they are not getting any complaints about them. The only warning is, run the machine, operate around 1800+ RPM’s.
Sounds like Sid should be paying you a commission! Ha. I have the same tractor and agree with you 100%. I wish I had a grapple. Might be my next upgrade.
It's a great tiller, well engineered and built. I have one a size up from this and love it. Had to have a mechanic fix something when I ran over something way too solid. He commented on the quality and excellent design build. Would buy one again. Sure seems like this size taxes your tractor. I'm glad for hydrostatic drive after watching this video. Would never go back to anything other than full hydrostatic.
It taxed it because it was wet and never tilled before. I have used it in this same location when dry and other hard soil when dry, and had no problems.
@@WorthDoingRight Sure. OK. It's your setup and ground. From what I can see and from my experience in heavy black soil... all I can say is my JD4105 matched with a 6ft. Terra Force tiller does not have this issue, even when the soil is wet. Wetter than this. Enjoy your gear and ground.
Our soil is not black dirt. We have a lot of clay. Wet clay is very sticky. Controlling speed and depth makes it no problem. Here is a video of the same tractor and same tiller in hard pack grass that hasn’t been broken up for decades. Tilling hard grass covered ground w/ EA 62" HD YJR062 tiller w/ Kioti CK2610 HST ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tGflkzZ3xhY.html
I think since 2020 the discussion has been more about 6 arc and 6.5 Creedmoor. Neither 6.8 SPC nor 6.5 Grendel are really relevant these days. 224 Valkyrie largely beats both of these cartridges out in adoption, and is based off of the 6.8 SPC case.
The 224 Valkyrie is a long range target round, like the 6.5 Grendel. Neither beat the 6.8 for hunting. The 6 arc however is looking promising and is much better than the Grendel and Valkyrie. Still doesn’t compete with the 6.8 in a 12-16” barrel sub 300 yards. As far as the Creedmore…silly comparison as that is not available on the AR-15 platform.
This is the most informative 6.8 SPC video I’ve seen. Great job. I’ve been preaching the same thing since I picked this round up. Both are not meant for shooting game at long range, and at hunting ranges the 6.8 is superior. Too often people are touting ballistics for the 6.5 Grendel from much longer barrels than the ballistics printed for the 6.8 SPC. That combined with Remington botching the chamber and downloading ammo to make that chamber safe for release hamstrung the 6.8 SPC. The Spec ll chamber fixed that and allows high velocity and fixed the chamber pressure issue. The 6.8 also comes factory loaded in many more high quality hunting rounds from 85 grain to 120 grains. TSX, TTSX, Accubond, Sierra Pro Hunter, SST, VMAX, TREX, ETIP, Gold Dot, come to mind pretty fast and I’m sure I left some out, but all of those can be found commercially loaded for the 6.8 SPC. Great video.
Just splitting hairs. They both do the same thing. 6.8 spc is going and 6.5 grendel has a ton of support. Sometimes the good (favorite)ones just get away, like that high school sweetheart. When it comes to guns and ammo……just go with the flow…..it’s what the gun stores will stock.
Doing your own homework can be a huge advantage, I know when my dad bought his 1025 there was a $1500 difference between one dealer to the next just 40 mins away. The cheaper dealership threw in a ballast box too, so say $2000 difference between a 40 min drive. Well worth the homework and time. Kioti does make some nice machines I just can't understand their size models, like Deere is easy 1-series , to 2-series to 3-series and on, Kubota has the bx, b, lx, l, mx, m and on but kioti cx, cs, dx, ns and on I've watched many of videos and feel like some are so close in weight and capabilities why they make it that way? I will say with that loader capabilities I would definitely get the back tires filled, easily add 400+/- lbs to each tire and makes a huge difference. I have a Kubota l3940 cab and could never separate with it being one of the last year with the extra diesel crap but I'ld like to get a smaller machine to go into the woods and such, I usually use the ATV but it has serious limitations compared to a tractor. I was thinking b series but been trying to look into kioti but can't quite get a grasp on their models yet.
I do agree that the 6.8 is a better performer at 400 yds and in. Harvested plenty of deer and hogs with this round and have no complaints. Druid Hill Armory loads up some very good 6.8 ammo that pushes the cartridge a little faster than the factory ammo leveling the playing field even more.
So what you are saying is the more surface area, the more speed down the barrel. Then the fact that the 6mm arc with very similar case capacity, which out performs both 6.8 and 6.5 in every way is confusing.
The reported data on the 6 ARC is with 20” barrel, but still impressive. Also, the BC on the 6 ARC retains energy better to maintain 900+ ft#’s of energy out to 500 yards. Impressive round
