in this video I ask the question should I remove trees on a septic field or is this a bad idea? also we show some backhoe work removing a few trees with the Bxpanded Trenching Bucket!
A friend of mine is a civil engineer whose primary business is design of replacement and new septic system. All the prints require minimum 1-2 times per year mowing of the leach field, especially if it is a mound system. This guarantees trees will not cause damage. For existing trees cut the down and do what you can to make them rot. Pulling the stumps is not recommended unless the leach pipes are visible so that verification that they are not damaged during stump pulling can be done.
thanks for that information. really helps a lot. this field is like 6ft deep so I'm fairly sure I wont dig that deep. hoping to just break the roots off under the stumps and then keep it mowed from here on out. this is a neighbors septic system not mine. doing this project for him.
hey Jeff ya know I never thought I needed a BH. heck I grew up with tractors that had no front end loader on them and we had to just get creative and get the job done! once grown I was afforded the opportunity to operate loaders on tractors and man it was life changing! then about 20 years ago I was afforded the opportunity to run a backhoe and I can tell you a tractor with out a backhoe is nearly as limited as a tractor with out a front end loader! sure if I simply could not afford a tractor with a loader and or BH then I would resort to old school tractors. if you can get a BH that is frame mount for your machine I say get it ASAP! so much is added to what can be done and its fun to. plus I love seeing the kids on the backhoe playing. their faces just light up! worth every penny! thanks for the kind words and comment. Dave
Hi Dave! Well done. Good to see you on the backhoe again! Unless I knew exactly where each leach field line was, I wouldn’t try to dig the trees out. I’d cut them down flush with the ground and put RoundUp on the stumps. I hope you don’t have any problems after digging them out! Thanks for sharing!
so far no issues. no smells no signs of moisture. I know these lines are super deep. like 6ft deep. I wont be digging that far. gonna dig just enough to break off the roots. most of these trees are rather small.
yeah its been a crazy day, wet cloths wet floor, wet bedding. its been a mess of cleaning around here. her bladder is just out of control today. I'll work it out though. thanks for checking on me.
I'm hanging in there. got a few videos I need to work on. just been busy with Mom she has had some added health issues lately. on top of dementia it makes for an eventful crazy day at times.
💥 Backhoe work is always satisfying. Great idea getting those trees out of that drain field area before the roots plug up the system. Now till it up and plant corn there, it will do great! *Keep on tractoring!* 😁👍
thanks I had a massive computer failure and been offline for a while. I did get on facebook through my phone but youtube is not connected to the phone. now to reload all my editing software and get things going again. been raining like crazy here. hope you are doing well.
Dave get some copper vegetation killer. Cut the tree close to the base and put some of the vegie killer on it. It will kill the entire root system. I wouldn’t rip them out. Could destroy your drain field.
thanks for sharing the input. you are 100% right there is a risk there. especially on shallow drain fields. this specific one is very deep 8 plus feet deep in most places 6 ft every where else. the trencher bucket seems to cut the roots fairly well. so far its took every tree long before going deep enough that I was concerned. I would not do this on just any drain field though. I may still look into this copper Veg killer. maybe tractor supply will have that? your input here will help a lot of people who come across this video so thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge on this subject.
I will get the name of it and post. We can buy it at our local feed store here in Vancleave MS. We have used it on popcorn trees which are normally impossible to get rid of. Cut them close to the ground and put some juice on it. Wait two days and pull out. Never comes back.
Good eveing Sir, great backhoe therapy video and great clean up too to prevent later on problem coming from threes roots on your septic field 👍😉 Very well done Sir Cheers 🍻
@daveknowshow is there any option available in tractor for making 3 point hitch lift automatically when applying reverse gear, especially for shuttle gear tractor 🙂 I think Mr Dave know how
@@farmandtech my thoughts just off the top of my head would be an electro mechanical actuator that would move the three point lever up when you pressed the HST for reverse then return to position after the pedal is pressed to move forward again. I never gave it much thought because it becomes second nature to keep your hand on the three point control to do these operations manually. there are times you may not want the three point to raise when you reverse. most times when you are using a three point implement you should be at the ready to adjust it manually on the fly. you will want that control over automation for more precise results.
How's she goin'? First off Dave, your tractor seems to be working real good!!! That's nice to see. I was nervous when you started to pull the trees from your septic field. But the roots seems to be shallow for the most part and it looked like you didn't disturb the letch lines at all, so this project will probably work out well for ya!!! Thanks of sharing and take care!!!
I hope it goes well. so far no issues. the drain lines are very deep on this field and the trees are relatively small with only a few that have had longer tap roots.
more likely at the front drive shaft. the roll pin likely broke off and the coupler slid to one side. look at my video on the front drive shaft of this kubota and you can see how they work. your C-47 MAY BE SIMILAR.
it buzz a little when the third function is pressed for the grapple yes. but does not buzz all the time. you may have low fluid causing cavitation check your fluid level. edit also mine the plastic vibrates and makes a rattle sound. when I put my hand on it then it stops.
I know what you mean I have luck like that myself sometimes. I plan to go slow and plus I know these lines are very deep like 6ft down. I was here when they buried the system. so far its been no issues. no signs or smells so that is a good thing. appreciate your input
I agree. I really appreciate you leaving your point of view on it. this will help others who come across the video to see its not simply Dave's opinion but the general rule based on others input. this trenching bucket is really nice. small enough to not leave a big foot print where not needed yet big enough to get the job done.
According to DHEC of SC the area for septic tank and drain field must be free of roots trees and brush and keep clear of trees. After septic system is installed its up to home/land owner to keep the drain field and septic tank clear of all trees and brush. Have a great day be safe.
Dave, remove the trees. I would not dig down into the leach field to pull out the root-ball. I'd cut the tree level to the ground and remove that top layer of tree. Then I'd dig manually and follow the roots and cut them with loppers. I would not dig them up since some roots may be intertwined in the leach piping. Once you cut off and discard the tree top, then sever those roots as far as you can go with loppers and that should do the trick. Mt septic leach field is grass covered and I can see the color difference where each of the leach pipes run, therefore I allow no trees to grow on the field. Dave I got the 6 inch BXpanded trenching bucket and the ripper. I've only had a little time to use either one since it's been ugly HOT. Today was 102* (heat index) and it's been that way for several weeks now. When it gets cooler, then I too will be removing tree roots. Love your action with that trencher bucket. Nicely done. Be well my friend.
I agree you are right damage could occur if the roots are wrapped up in the line and the line is shallow. the good thing about this leach field is it is super deep! most are like 24 to 36 inches this thing is like over 6 ft deep some places is 8 ft deep and more. so I'm fairly sure the roots will break off long before they pull on the line and do any damage. plus this trenching bucket seems to cut the roots fairly easily. I been really impressed with it so far. I may try to order one of those rippers at some point. John said he would send me one if I just gave him my address. that was really nice of him. you guys have been so good to me here. its been very humbling. love you brother. really appreciate you leaving your thoughts on this. it will help others who want a second opinion and not simply Dave's opinion on this trees on drain field question. it was 102 yesterday according to my car temp gauge. it was hard to breath out there the air was thick!
