My father in law used to use an old wooden sided manure spreader to bring blocked wood out of the woods. It was narrow enough to make it through and big enough tires for clearance and weight capacity. He used an old Cleetrack tractor/dozer
Liked. Tips... Use only Dot approved transport chain or equivalent rated QUALITY ratchet straps to tie down the tractor or sideXside. Read up on the legal way to tie down equipment. Put a block between the tires on the trailer so it can't roll when the toung lifts the F150 rear axle.(yes thats a real thing). Lastly, add some tie down points to the floor of the dump bed and use that for securing your loads and equipment. Great work and keep it up!
With loading machines, you always have to make sure the bulk of the weight is above the axels and it is best to check if the load on your tow hitch is not exceeding the factory specifications. In the case of your traktor you might have to load it reversing into the trailer, with the weight of the engine being in the front of that machine. Also, while loading I would put some sort of bracing under the back of the trailer or the ramps, loading it like you did this time puts an enormous load (half the weight of your traktor or maybe even more) on the tow hitch and the connection in the up direction. It is not designed for that But that trailer will be a big asset. Now you can even make arrangements with tree services to go get firewood directly from them. check out "surviving country life" for how he did it.
I know a lot of people don’t think about this. You should make a couple of wedges and place under your ramps to take the weight off of them while going up into your trailer. They had a little bend while going into but not too bad. But you never know when fatigue will set into the ramps.
One thing I noticed that may help you or may not. I never knew about it until later in life because I never hauled a tractor. Be extra careful to block your wheels on the trailer or truck when loading if your truck is pointed down hill. As the tractor is being pulled up the ramp of the trailer, it can actually lift up your trailer tongue hard enough that it lifts your truck hitch and takes weight off the back wheels of your truck and could be enough that it will start rolling downhill. I have heard horror stories of this happening with bigger equipment. not sure it it applies here with lighter equipment. I saw it happen loading a full size farm tractor.
That def is the missing piece. I bought a dump trailer years ago, best work saver ever. Only issue is everyone wants to borrow it. Mine is only 6.5 x10, but I’d never part with it.
You are gunna love that thing. Got one for similar reasons... dude you end up opening so many other doors aswell. Fix the drive way, rent it out, deliver sand and gravel for friends family lol I swear mine is always in motion
That splitter will serve you well. Especially in your early years. As you grow and sell more firewood you will eventually want something bigger but for right now that is perfect
Nice equipment, should be securing that tractor loader arm with chain, if you hit a big bump at speed the hose might burst depressurization of hydrolic system could occur swinging that boom upwards, and possibly be a hazard. A Ford 1 ton diesel doually is maybe in your future, as your delivery loads increase. You're an American entrepreneurs model, sir. God bless you and your family with much prosperity.
I have been watching your channel for a while now and you mention that your equipment list is complete. In an earlier video you mentioned purchasing a sawmill. I have been operating my sawmill for a number of years now and would like to offer a little advice. I have watched a number of videos of people that go out and buy a new sawmill and the first thing they do is load up a beautiful log for that first cut. BAD MISTAKE! Learn what can go wrong before you dive in to that beautiful log. Nothing wrong with splitting a little firewood for sawmill practice.
Just trying to save from wearing out my body when I’m older. You can always buy more equipment when it wears out but a new back is much harder to come by. Thanks for watching and hope to hear from you again!
Great move your going to love the benefits of a good trailer.. now load her up with split wood bring it to the shop and see how many bundles you can make with one load!!
Just like the tractor and the bog grapple I have a feeling you're going to wonder what you ever did without the dump trailer. Another great video thank you. I have enjoyed watching you grow your business
This is an extremely well done video! Your explanation of your equipment was logical and clear, and I greatly appreciate the obvious pride you have in your equipment and processes. Three thumbs up!
Congrats on the new purchase Adam. I’m sure it’ll come in handy more time than you’ll have ever imagined. I know that Mike Morgan can’t stop raving about his similar trailer he has and both look very sturdy and well built. Stay safe
As a 51 year old Police Officer who is close to retirement, I would love to live your hobby lifestyle. Seems so very freeing. I would love to learn some of these skills. I'm probably past my prime to do this type of work but just the equipment and outdoor work would be amazing! I need some property!! Keep it up sir!
7x14 dump trailer thats a beautiful peice of equipment thats gonna be my next investment i have a 2010 tundra 5.7l long bed and your right about a full size truck I used to have a dodge dakota with a 6.5 foot bed but I can move so much more with my new truck for sure
Adam your getting a awesome set-up ! The dump trailer is sweet that's gonna be very handy, your definitely working smarter not harder! Every little bit helps keep up the great work 👍
I love your setup. I cut firewood for my shop and for one of the members where I preach who is disabled and not able to do it himself. There is something that is very satisfying about working in firewood; cutting, splitting, hauling and even stacking it...
There are a ton of used for the trailer, you're going to love it. I bought one used this summer and my D rings are mounted on the floor too. Not the best place, the material gets hung up on them. Mine are bolted on and I'm going to move them to the side wall. Half tons can tow quite a lot these days.
Yeah I’m not crazy about the location of the d rings. They were in the way of the IBC totes. I had to tie them down with the tie down points on the outside wall of the trailer
if you have not seen it before, i can reccomend firewood sacks that we commonly use here in norway. they are easy to fill and stack once cut, can be dried in the sack and then delivered directly to consumers. Fits well on pallets for volume sale as well. With good wood a sack can last just about a days worth of burning. Comes in different sizes as well. If you decide to experiment with them be sure to get sacks that are UV proof, or you will just tear them apart if you have them outside for drying.
Nice trailer. You can always strap down your implements into the F150 bed. Love to watch how all of you firewood guys keep growing. Reminding us all that it can be done.
Thanks for showing how you have developed your business the way you have, Adam. It's nice to have advice when I'm getting ready to retire and start my own homestead and place in the country. Don't think I want to sell firewood, but would like to do a lot of the same things as you do and heat my home and shop with wood. I'd also like to have a sawmill too, but you can get into those next. Hint, Hint... Thanks for all you do!!
@@HometownAcres ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8pgM5pAOCts.html There is a quick look at my step-up and a shout out to you in this video if you want to check it out.
You will want to block in between the trailer tires when you are loading equipment. Easier on the the trucks transmission and keeps anything from moving.
That’s a really nice trailer good addition to the fleet. Looks like you will have a pretty good load when the tractor is in tow as well just leave plenty of room for stopping. Take care brother
I think the next equipment addition to the arsenal would be a firewood bucket for your tractor. That way you can sell bulk firewood (unseasoned) by the dump trailer load to anyone who wants it. Mike Morgan at Outdoors with the Morgans does that with his dump trailer and firewood production equipment.
How's she goin'? You are well set up now buddy!!! That trailer is some nice. Makes for a lot of possibilities for you. Flexibility is the key. Thanks for posting. Take care!!
Become acquainted with a local tree service. They will gladly give you logs, cut to length to fit your trailer, and even load them for you! It's what I do, although with a dump truck. Enjoyed your video!
Adam nice trailer. Having all the right tools really takes the hard work out of firewood processing. Now you just need a proper chainsaw (Stihl) ha ha.
Congrats on the trailer Adam! I kind of acquired equipment in the opposite order of you with my dump trailer being first but they are the best! Plus they can hold a ton of ibc totes! My tractor fits the same way with the grapple hanging over the bulkhead with the chipper on the rear...Looking forward to seeing how you put it to use in future videos. 🍻
Have you ever considered getting a Halverson Processor? I have been talking to the company and if your tractor has the required specs it c an absolutely run the processor. I was just wondering because it looks like your setup would be awesome for the processor and if you got it you wouldn't have to touch the wood even one time during the process from cutting it to selling it and it is extremely fast. Just a thought. Look it up on RU-vid. They are pretty incredible.
you are doing good work young man but your goal should be working toward a 3/4 ton or a 1 ton truck to pull with or even a dually because you will wear a 1/2 ton truck faster keep up the good work and keep doing you thing i am proud of you
i been following the morgan’s from the beginning, and found your channel with you on there channel other day, awesome channel and keep up the good work friend...
Look at the trailer floor in the video when loading the tractor. Maybe lay down some 2x12's to spread the load front to back. Or maybe add some metal structure under the deck. I would hate to see the wheels break through the deck when tying the tractor down. But, might not be anything to worry about.
Adam nice setup, could try backing the tractor on the trailer can maybe setvthe loader down on the floor then,the tires being loaded should give enough tongue weight
I think the dump trailer is great! Did they weld D rings in the bed to tie to? I would try to stick to chain. Straps are good for some jobs. You will need to replace them. Most equipment you want to chain on all four corners. I have a old tilt deck car hauler. I need to put more D rings on for better strapping. Be careful when loading the trailer and getting the load right. I use to pull the trailer mentioned earlier with a lighter truck. It did it. But I did find out how much the trailer could get that truck in a lot of trouble quickly. But being under CDL you have to watch the GVW of truck and trailer gross. This is where our state has fined a lot of drivers. I now pull it with a F250 with a full size tractor on the back. It no longer lets the trailer own the truck. You will know what I mean when it happens. The truck should not feel like your floating on air. Most of these are purpose built for pulling. I would much rather have a 14k trailer than the 10k. They are so much better built. After getting a three point hitch assembly I move all the trailers with the tractor. So much easier and quicker. I hope this helps. Hope your holidays are well. Thanks for the great content. I enjoy accounting side you bring to the business.
Nice list man. I’m at stage one myself. 8lb fiskars super splitting maul, husqvarna 562 xp (61cc), splitting chain to wrap the logs to aid in directing the splitting force making splitting so much faster, and my 2012 f150 3.5 eco boost. I’m working on getting some business cards and building up my supply this winter. My next thing is clientele and a location that will afford me the space to get a good supply of wood stacked. I have a lead on that but I need to nail it down. I do wish it was closer to where I feel my selling market will be but oh well.
@@HometownAcres yeah. I’ve sold 4 face cords so far and I have a good price point at 75 a face delivered and stacked. I’m trying to get like 4 cords split, stacked and drying for this next summer and fall. 4 cords is about all I can store at my parents till I get a location to really stack it up.
Do what you can with what you have when you can. And plan to do more with more in the future. If you’ve seen my videos from the beginning you know where I started. It’s been 2 years. It doesn’t happen overnight but it is a great feeling to grow a business of your own
@@HometownAcres I went with a 6'-0"x12'-0 Maxxd. Originally I pulled the trigger on mine because I was tired of pushing round bales around my pasture by hand for my cows. (Before I bought my tractor) Now I use it for everything from rock, firewood, brush and anything else that comes my way. Enjoy it man, well deserved!
We’re still figuring out a good way to get rid of them. So far I have been cutting them up with a saws-all into smaller pieces and putting them in our trash. I’ve tried calling around and there aren’t any recycling centers that take plastic. They are only interested in scrap metal
@@HometownAcres couple of ideas, cut in half on the diagonal and use as roofs over your full totes. Cut top off drill holes in bottom and use as raised garden beds. Put on a trailer or carryall attach a 12 volt pump and use as a mobile water source, attach a fire fighting pump for dealing with fires. Many uses for them, cutting them up and throwing out seems a waste of a good container.
Great business structure here. You provide such value to the community by having firewood ready to go, this is what i look for in a strong business - what's the lead time to me if i order? Sounds like yours is instant, which means you have one healthy setup. I love your setup for the equipment, it really looks like you're having a lot of fun with this side business. Did you buy all of those with the profits for the business as well?
Be careful hauling the tractor around if this is your first time hauling it. Uneven weight distribution could cause your trailer to start swaying on the road as you go faster. It's a very scary feeling and hard to get under control if it starts happening. Appalachian will be my choice for a dump trailer as well when the time comes. I'm just waiting until I have the cash to pay for it, I'm done financing crap.
Nice setup Adam quick question for you on your tractor what is the lift height and capacity of it. Also what model I'm looking to replace my old jd 3010 with something smaller and compact for around my farm and for firewood. I'm also looking at a 8x20 gooseneck Appalachian dump good luck with your trailer
Would be worth to check your tongue weight tho. Having the majority of the weight on the front of the trailer can throw you a curveball quickly. Happens to a lot of people here with their mid size pick ups. Snapping and bending frames because of bad load distribution
