This was peak content. I'm very impressed. My first thought was skid steer - maybe you guys could cut the neighbors out of the equation and add one to the garage!
Loving the Ventrac more each day. Today had the opportunity to help some neighbor friends with mowing their three horse pastures. 3.5 hrs of mowing bliss - float was engaged this time. 😊
Not bad for your FFT! 😄 The commenter below is correct, there were a few times while operating in the video that you didn't have the drive lever in float. While you're mowing, keep it in float all the time (unless you specifically raise the deck up to hang it over an embankment or hover it above a stump or something unique). That will help the tractor maintain traction best and improve the cut quality in rough areas. Also, don't be afraid to get aggressive with the drive lever. Once you get comfortable with the machine, it's pretty reasonable to use the drive lever like a brake and yank back on it pretty hard when you want to stop immediately. Using the training position like you are is great, especially getting used to the machine.... then once you're ready take it out of that position so it's more comfortable and faster to operate. You're doing great! P.S. - I also use the hand control almost exclusively.... foot pedal only when using the rear hydraulics while moving forward, or when I need to use my spare hand to move a tree branch or something out of the way. -Aaron
Fabulous advice. Definitely in learning mode over here. That vid was probably at 2-3hrs on the machine (with most of that doing snow removal). During snow removal I definitely decided to use the training mode with the drive lever - I was NOT in control 😂. I have about 13hrs on the Ventrac now and feel more comfortable and have the weight transfer dialed in better. I have also learned how to actually remove the ToughCut and reconnect without “fighting it.” Loving this tractor!
Its to bad that your manual didn't cover this, great video, on my chipper it also stresses that the anvil plate be squared off with a file on the end that faces the cutter blade for maximum performance. The proper gap between the cutter blade and the anvil plate not only controls the wood chip size but also greatly aids in the self feeding aspect of the chipper. One suggestion, since you have to remove the hopper shute and battery to get access to the anvil plate bolts you might as well remove the blades and ReSharpen them as this will make it easier for the motor to operate also green branches cut much easier than dried branches. What I do is to buy an extra blade and swap it out when I adjust the gap between the chipper blade and the anvil plate but i only have a single blade on my DR chipper if you have more than one blade you may want to sharpen them as you adjust the anvil plate because of cost.
If you can't see the mistake from a galloping horse, it does not exist. Plus it'll be on a barn/house and no one will get close enough to see any bleed over. Good job on your design.
We did! We even got that color, which is called “camo,” but looks more like “brown trees” to me. Love to hear that we have an international audience! If you ever find yourself in the States, hit us up! :)
Wow, whoever is filming during the tree unwrapping sequence should think about going into the film industry. Beautiful shot composition and outstanding framing.
Hey now, most of that “gravel noise” was from the 1” of rain/ice that fell in the middle of the first and second 6” snow storms. 😉 But to be honest, there was a bit of gravel tossed around before I got the touch for feathering the controls. 😅 Loving Vinny the Ventrac!
The heavy flywheels dont add power. They do help smooth out the power, but once you lose the momentum, they are actually more difficult to keep spinning and to bring back to full speed after a hard pull. A heavy flywheel will not bend as easily. You need a robust housing to hold the anvil/bed knife so it can't bend under the pounding as well. I have an old DR with 18hp, but honesty, ive about had my fill of light duty chippers. You can never get too over zealous about what will they will take without destroying themselves.
@@steved4312 I’m so sorry guys…. I bought mine because I saw your reviews video! I love my chipper, I have to thank you guys for the video! If you need to get another, wait till you get a Lowes’ 10% off coupon and order it there… there may be a agriculture exemption on sales tax also in your state.
Thanks so much for the support and the recommendation about Lowes! We do hope to be able to buy another one. Once we adjusted the blades and anvil, the unit has been fantastic for us. So glad yours is working so well too. Right now we are learning a lot about insurance claims and racing the MN winter to get the pole barn rebuilt and new equipment for snow removal for our driveway. Stay tuned for continued video updates.
