I went over the same area later when dry. Got the same results so I don’t believe moisture content was an issue.

@@BulldogTractor , the aerovator needs to crumble the soil. The moisture content has to be just right for it to work. Also the vibratory force needs to be just right for the exact conditions you have.

I understand what you are saying. I’ve owned it for multiple years and install and renovate turf lawns as a business. Moisture content was not the issue as i said.

You ain’t kidding. It’s the ones that scare me, I’m hyper vigilant. The repetitive ones, come and bite me. Cheers 🍻

That’s awesome to hear! And a new trailer? That’s just awesome! That’s a lot of value for the money. A cab is going to be great. You’re going to have to start chasing jobs now lol. Which means more tractor time! Yes a maintenance log book is crucial for sanity. Most PTO implements have gear boxes that need oil. Even after scheduled maintenance on a log book, make sure to do your daily checks. Let me know when it shows up and you get some seat time on it. I’m interested to hear! Cheers 🍻

@@BulldogTractor Thanks, will do. I have used a dry erase board until now for my 1025r and implements’ maintenance tracking, but adding more means adapting documentation, not to mention stocking more filters and fluids. Not sure about you, but I like to have everything for the next servicing on the shelf when I’m getting one servicing knocked out. Yeah the value is just too good not to pull the trigger. Especially when my whole area is covered in fallen trees and I’m sure clearing that stuff and grinding stumps will be plentiful for a year or two. Definitely going to start chasing brush hogging and driveway refreshes too. I’ll hit the ground running when it shows up for sure. Just a no brainer when I know I can sell 1 trailer and a lot of equipment without impacting much performance if I’m not able to be as busy as I want. It’s a blessing to build slow and carry as little debt as possible. Keeps options available.

Absolutely I do! I keep telling my wife the CFO I need more equipment/attachments! I have faith I can wear her down and make more equipment purchases 🤣 Cheers 🍻

Yeah I do also. There’s not many gravel driveways left around me, so they are a bit hard to get referrals on. But in the same way, there’s no one around me that can dress gravel driveways either. It’s a small market for me, but it’s work I like doing. Cheers from the Bulldog 🍻

@@BulldogTractor great job, where are you located?

Minneapolis, MN. 👍

@@BulldogTractorWhen I worked for Target went out there alot. Cool! Down here in VA Beach!

Target HQ (both previous & new campus) are right in my backyard! Small world lol. Cheers 🍻

Oh wow! Just 1 thing after another!! Glad you’re safe! As for the tractor, Kioti looks impressive. I’ve never ran one, but sat in a few. Seemed well built. Wherever the chips fall, I’m sure you’ll make any tractor work well. Stay safe! Cheers from the Bulldog 🍻

@@BulldogTractor Yes sir, but tough odds make the best stories. I really like what I've seen from Kioti. I drove this one around quite a bit and it feels as heavy and well built as a Deere 3046, or maybe even bigger. When a 3039 with a cab is quoted to me at 54k or 69k with a backhoe, but a new CK3520se with a cab is 20k less, and the backhoe costs half as much, something is really wrong. TYM and LS make solid basic machines too for even less than the Kioti. Kioti is basically the Deere/Kubota of the South Korean tractors. I already knew I can't afford a Deere upgrade unless I run the business as a full time gig and ramp up the work and advertising. Now that I found a 3 year old 3510se with a cab with 265 hours on it for a 21k asking price and full financing available for a couple bigger implements along with it, that's hard to walk away from in my position. I especially want to grind more stumps without killing the 1025r and start brush hogging more than a couple acres at a time with a 6 foot cutter and a cab to keep dust and bees out. If that were to work out I'd be looking hard at your rake. We'll see.

​​⁠you are 100% correct from my perspective! That is a SIGNIFICANT cost savings, and a significant upgrade in equipment. In business, you need to guard against emotional ties. We all would love an additional 3046R in the fleet. Unfortunately, Want & Need are not always equals. Take a good hard look at the Quick Attach manufacturer. They are built to Construction grade and you’ve seen me put them through “for hire” abuse. Also that TR3 rake is one of my go-to tools for when I really don’t know what I’m getting into!

@@BulldogTractor Thanks, will do. I’m also looking at the 3 point soil conditioner/harley rake Good Works Tractors recently showcased. Looks like a good compromise between a landscape rake and a tiller where a lighter roughing will do and you meant to avoid the post-tilling work to smooth and firm an area up. They are pretty pricey though unless you really plan to use them.

I took a hard look at those styles of attachments. Quick Attach makes one as well (wink). I ended up shying away due to bearings, seals and my experience with rotating carbide equipment. Between the carbide cutters on the stump grinder and now the forestry mulcher, those are wear items that need to be replaced. Start welding them onto a balanced drum, and I don’t know if I want to go down that path. Then it’s bearings and seals as maintenance items. I changed direction and went with a low to near zero maintenance tool such as the TR3. As a bonus the TR3 can reach down below a pothole to break it up. To a lesser extent but still something worth noting. It can double as a tiller if required. Can’t tell you how many times I was only asked to rake, when actually the project needed a full renovation. It’s a hard decision, think on it 👍 Cheers 🍻

Io uso un disco diamantato da 4 pollici. Trovo utile usare il lato e il bordo per affilare. saluti dal Bulldog

I ordered from Calvin at Tennessee Valley. I try not to remember the price, as it causes my stomach to hurt lol. They are expensive!!

I only have this season on it. I am pleasantly impressed!

Great to hear! The SHEAREX is top quality. Cheers from the Bulldog 🍻

Appreciate it! Cheers 🍻

You definitely can, and in some cases it is necessary. Such as slopes or difficult terrain. For turf lawns i prefer to see my seed rate. Which is difficult at best when mixed into the slurry. Fertilizer is another option. Due to nitrogen in fertilizer it can accelerate oxidation aka rust. There’s always options, and not always a 1 size fits all.

Great! Glad it helped you make your decision. It’s all about sharing experiences! Cheers 🍻

He’s reached iconic heights, and for good reason. He’s a true craftsman in the trade. He’s a smart guy and a straight shooter.

Qualified it on paper to myself. But not everything on paper works the same when in a field setting. This video is only the first step in the journey under a relatively controlled environment. Close to a lab as I can get anyway. That got me to step 2 in a 12 step process. Coming soon there is a twist, a doozy that will be a follow up to this video. Stay tuned, the story is far from finished! Cheers 🍻

Agreed! Not how I planned. But I’m going to keep working! Cheers 🍻

Yeah. Even losses make us stronger. What don’t kill us… Cheers 🍻

We got April showers, they ended in mid July. Couldn’t rototill lawns and had to give this job a try. I knew it was wet, but had to try and earn a buck. It was a close call in getting it out. Always have to remember, it can always be worse! Cheers from the Bulldog 🍻

Amen! Knew I was close to danger, hope and dreams of threading the needle to victory. Interesting job you did today with the dog. I haven’t gotten that call yet, but I’m sure it will come someday. Cheers 🍻

Getting on the tractor always makes work…fun! Cheers 🍻

Ah yes the CFO definitely questions purchases around here also 🤣. As far as the stump grinder, this thing is awesome. Opens lots of doors for unique projects!! Appreciate the support! Cheers 🍻

Appreciate it! Cheers 🍻

Right! Cheers 🍻

They sure do! Know exactly what you are talking about! I get parts from Hydroseed Supply. They can retrofit many styles of hose to about any coupler. Can even put an electric reel together for you!

Second to highest. Hits pretty consistent, for what it is.

@@BulldogTractor Hey I have a shearex head coming in a few days, just picked up this impact after watching your videos. Did you measure what the highest setting put out for torque?

@@motoxxx426 Nice! I’m an air tool pneumatic guy, but I’m slowly transitioning into battery/ electric. The Milwaukee 3/4” torque wrench is really impressive! I run the settings at the second to highest, I believe that’s 19 of 20. Hits just under target, but hits accurate time and time again. Very helpful when “out in the woods.” Cheers 🍻

@@BulldogTractor Thanks man, I appreciate it. Keep the content coming, you’re doing a great job.

Appreciate the support! I have a ton of video shot. Need the time to edit is my current problem 🤣. Stay tuned!! 🍻

I’ve used a few, and I like using a 4” diamond disk. Dewalt manufactured works fine. Lately i picked up a Bad Dog disk from one of those vendor pop-up site at swap meets. That’s my today’s favorite. I just hit the top nail of the tooth to get a sharper cutting edge. Usually only get 1 good sharpening maybe 2 before there’s just not enough meat left on the tooth itself. But a quick sharpening really helps pickup production and helps lower the cost of total replacement. Cheers 🍻

@@BulldogTractor Thanks for the reply. I'll see if I can find those Bad Dog wheels online. I saw another youtuber was using those and said it really worked better than the others.

The Bad Dog just has abrasive further up the wheel than the others. Which makes it slightly easier. But any of them can get the job done. Just please us PPE (dust mask) as carbide dust is really bad to breathe. 🍻

Thanks! Appreciate it 🍻 84” is a big hog of a stump. 4 hours is actually pretty respectable for such a monster 💪. I hear ya on a larger tractor. I’m happy with my open station, as a large percentage of clients like to talk & watch me. O/S just makes communication easier. If I get a cab tractor, my mind is made up on the JD 4075R. Give a hard look into clearing brush. Both the tractor and skid bounce off trees and limbs like a ping pong ball. I’d still have to keep my O/S for tractor brush jobs as i couldn’t take busting a window out on a cab. But a bat-wing for tall grass sure would help. The A/C would be a treat as well 🤣. But transportation of a batwing might take some thinking 🤷‍♂️. Oh man, now I’m back analyzing purchasing a cab tractor lol. I made a promise to myself to not get into snow removal. But a cab tractor could sway my thoughts! Ha! Cheers from the Bulldog 🍻

@@BulldogTractor Oh yeah, trailering is key for me too. Going up in size with a brush hog & tractor will definitely drive a trailer purchase for me too. I need to be pretty sure I can add $10k profit a year to my average minimum just to break even on something. Being retired military with other income streams I don’t want to have to work close to full time to not lose money. That’s one reason I’ve been looking at Kioti or TYM for a bigger cab tractor. Keep capital costs as low as I can and still have a factory warranty to cover any hard lessons early. I’d probably still use the 1025r for the majority of jobs, but it sure would be nice to resurface driveways and cut fields and brush in A/C. I’d love a grapple too and I just haven’t felt good about spending the money to get one on the 1025r because I’ll be so limited in capacity and that thing is so unstable with a load raised up. Not a good thing in upstate SC where it’s hilly everywhere.

Thank you. It’s a Quick Stump manufactured by Quick Attach in Minnesota. It was a hard video for me, as I’m conflicted on having my children on camera. But I promise mamma was just outside the camera frame making sure all were safe!

@@BulldogTractor Ahh, the same people that made your 3PH brush cutter. I thought I recognized the logo, but couldn't make it out. Oh, I'm sure that "Sarah the wife" was keeping a close eye on her babies!! :) Had to chuckle when you told your son "Righty tighty.... uh, your other right!" LOL! Mentioned it my brother yesterday and said that we both learned "clockwise to tighten", but do kids (of any age) today actually know what "clockwise" means?

Sounds good

I have quite a few videos shot. But struggling with technology and family time has thrown a wrench into uploading. Appreciate the motivation to keep making these 👍. 🍻

Right? I must have blinked because kids start school next week after Labor Day?? Already?? How did it get to September so fast?

Awesome! Hope you are having fun! Someday i will get some spare time and do a bucket grading video for compact tractors. Cliff notes are you need to set the elevation with the rear tires. Whatever slope the rear tires are, is the same slope of your bucket. That’s why you see me slowly scraping the edge. Back dragging is less complex, just start with the bucket dumped then gently roll or curl. These “free” jobs are fun, and also brutal lol. I just keep telling myself it’s for the kids lol.

​@@BulldogTractor would you be open to a call at some point to discuss what marketing or strategies you use to stay busy with jobs?

Sure thing 👍 email us at [email protected] so i can have the wife available. She handles marketing.

I’m on my second. First one I broke the braided line from tank-to-wand. Wasn’t able to source a replacement very easily and had another job that required the sprayer. I’m still happy with the purchase, as I’m a licensed chemical applicator. Mostly happy in just having 1 battery platform. But this backpack sprayer has not disappointed! Cheers 🍻

lol, yeah on day 1 there was a bit of amateur hour happening 🤣. Cheers 🍻

Way too busy. But beats the alternative! Cheers 🍻

Yes sir! The ECHO Speed Feed makes weed whipping enjoyable again! Cheers 🍻

And thank you to you! Appreciate it! Cheers 🍻

Lots of companies recently announced their earnings reports. The shift has happened where manufacturing has caught up to and outpaced consumer spending. Almost done with supply chain issues. Economy is tough at the moment, but it’s great you have the ability to supplement with the tractor work 👍 For winter work we just shut down and I do some volunteer work, outside of equipment operations. Around my area for every $100 i can make in the winter. I spend $99 on machinery maintenance. It causes me to work weekends in the summer, but I guess it works out. Wishing you the best! Cheers from the Bulldog 🍻

Maple trees are beautiful trees…if you’re not the guy that has to work with them lol. It is nearly impossible for me to level and smooth lawns with Maple’s. And stump grinding with root chasing…I totally feel your pain!! Cheers 🍻

Thanks! Cheers 🍻

I hear what you’re saying. I had a direction in mind for the video. But shortly after it was the story that took center stage. I hope to cross paths with Vic again. I would offer to pick up the bar tab and listen to him for hours.

Love the R3 hybrid turf radials! Very little turf damage, if any. More traction than R4/Industrial/Block tread in both summer and winter. Unless the application is specifically dirt fields, then I would go R1 Ag paddle. But for everything else, these R3 Hybrid radials are the cats meow! Cheers from the Bulldog 🍻

Thanks. This girl is a Maran as far as we can tell. Our other girl is a fuzzy cheek Easter egger. They all have strong personalities 🤣

@@BulldogTractor yes, they do!

@@BulldogTractor oh, awesome! Do your marans pull feathers?

No, she’s a nice lady. At times we have introduced new hens and there was a little hair pulling. But with a little intervention, everyone gets along fine now.

Well thank you! Means a lot!! Cheers 🍻