You must be very proud of your design and how well it works. Great job! I enjoyed these two videos. Have a great weekend Bryan 👋😎👍🍻
@semo-dyer518312 сағат бұрын
Actually, I was amazed it worked as well as it did. I made it for my tractor to pull trees instead of cutting them with a saw or mower. Once the whole tree is out there's no stumps to dodge and nothing to grow back. It has its limitations but it's way faster than digging the smaller ones up. Since mostly what I want to do is just thin out the woods it seems to fit the bill. You have a great weekend to Ben....Bryan
@whenworkisplay13 сағат бұрын
Good morning Bryan ☕️ your tree puller did a real nice job on this. I can't justify owning a Bobcat, but you are really making me want one👋😎🍻
@semo-dyer518312 сағат бұрын
Hi Ben, thanks. I struggled with the decision myself. I figured for the work I still have planed it was the right tool for the job and that I could save my tractor for lighter duty. I also have plans to use them in tandem so I can get more done in less time.
@whenworkisplay9 сағат бұрын
@semo-dyer5183 Looking forward to seeing the videos 👋😎👍🍻
@whenworkisplay2 күн бұрын
Awesome Bryan! Very impressive and looks like fun 👋😎👍
@semo-dyer51832 күн бұрын
Thanks Ben. It is a lot of fun. I have a longer version coming out on Friday.
@whenworkisplay7 күн бұрын
Good morning Bryan☕️, nice video. The power and the traction was quite impressive. It made taking down that tree look real easy. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend, Ben 👋😎👍🍻
@semo-dyer51837 күн бұрын
Hi Ben, The difference between the track loader and my tractor is amazing. I think the traction and power along with increased visibility are what makes the difference. There is a downside though. Seeing anything behind my shoulders is a challenge. I can understand why the back of these things get so beat-up. I hope you have a great weekend to. Bryan.
@whenworkisplay7 күн бұрын
@semo-dyer5183 They look pretty tough, just don't park your truck behind it 😁👍
@whenworkisplay10 күн бұрын
Good evening Bryan, I am jealous. Congratulations buddy, you are going to have fun with that 👋😎👍🍻
@semo-dyer518310 күн бұрын
Hello Ben, I've been thinking about getting one of these for years. I think you're right. Have a great evening.
@whenworkisplay10 күн бұрын
@semo-dyer5183 you know we are going to be expecting a bunch of videos of this thing in action 😁👍🍻
@gravityair634015 күн бұрын
Does it stay up on a ride?
@semo-dyer518314 күн бұрын
It sure does. I would say it's better nothing and would buy an electric one if you use it in the rain much. Thanks for watching and the question.
@thomasnixon704821 күн бұрын
Just a word of advice, your ripper looks fairly long, be carful that the bucket doesn't come in and the ripper hit your hydraulic hoses, this just about happened to me with my home made ripper.
@semo-dyer518320 күн бұрын
I'm with you there my friend. I remember the first time I curled it thinking this might not end well but it was all good. Thanks for the comment and watching.
@dmarshall196426 күн бұрын
That was painful to watch , but once I get started I am committed to seeing it through the end. We all start somewhere. And sure I would not have produced a awesome video back on my 1st stump with my Case 580B back in 1985
@semo-dyer518325 күн бұрын
Thanks for sticking it out. I made the mistake of believing everything I saw on KZbin about the little excavator, my bad. Granted It was my first dig but I've gotten better and it still hasn't power or weight to dig through rocks and roots. I bet you've dug a few stumps out in your day. I appreciate the comment.
@tommattox4877Ай бұрын
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@whenworkisplayАй бұрын
Good morning Bryan, I really enjoyed the video but I feel your pain. That was one uncooperative rock. But in the end, it was no match for SEMO-Dyer. Have a great weekend, Ben 🪨⚒️👋😎👍🍻
@semo-dyer5183Ай бұрын
Good morning Ben, Thank you. I figured you could empathize with me. Still fun though. As soon as I get a little more dug out I'll need to get it pretty level before I put gravel down. Have a great weekend too. Bryan
@whenworkisplayАй бұрын
I am a little envious of your rocks. The ones on our property don't give up quite so easily. Nice work with the stump bucket. 👋😎👍☕️
@semo-dyer5183Ай бұрын
You do have some killer rocks Ben. My tractor helps a lot on my rocks and the limestone splits in layers so if you take your time you can usually get them out. I did have to use the wedges on that one though.
@whenworkisplayАй бұрын
Good morning Bryan, your Mahindra is a little big for our property but I am impressed with it's capacity /what it can do. Thanks, I really enjoyed watching the tractor at work. Have a great week, Ben👋😎👍☕️
@semo-dyer5183Ай бұрын
Hi Ben, It's a good size for my place. I bought it used back before we had the house built to clear the land. I don't set any speed records but can usually get the job done. Thanks Ben, you have great week too.
@whenworkisplayАй бұрын
Oh man Bryan, that is a lot of water! Stay safe!
@semo-dyer5183Ай бұрын
And that was this morning before another 3". Thanks Ben.
@whenworkisplayАй бұрын
@@semo-dyer5183that's is crazy Bryan
@bernicenoble2919Ай бұрын
Oh what fun !
@semo-dyer5183Ай бұрын
For sure.
@whenworkisplayАй бұрын
Oh man, how cool is that. 👋😎👍
@semo-dyer5183Ай бұрын
@@whenworkisplay for sure. Maybe in my younger days….
@whenworkisplayАй бұрын
Good morning Bryan, I hope this video really takes off for you because it is an excellent how to video. Every thing I need to know, right down to dimensions of the materials, the rods you used and the amperage on the welder. I will come back to this video this winter, when I build one of these. I knew you would come up with more usages for that front hitch. Thanks again, have a great weekend, Ben 👋😎👍🍻
@semo-dyer5183Ай бұрын
Thanks Ben. I do struggle with how much detail to video. Too much and they get long. Too little and it leaves people with questions. Thanks for the input. Bryan
@whenworkisplayАй бұрын
@semo-dyer5183 well Bryan, I think you hit the sweet spot on this one👍
@royromero8496Ай бұрын
Get a bigger saw!
@semo-dyer5183Ай бұрын
Thanks but my big saw stays more and more in the shed these days.
@whenworkisplayАй бұрын
Wow!! Great video Bryan 👍
@semo-dyer5183Ай бұрын
Thanks Ben. The young guys like to have a little fun now and then. Have a great week.
@everettwalker9141Ай бұрын
He needs to learn how to work that chain saw and not the chain saw working him
@semo-dyer5183Ай бұрын
A sharper blade would have helped too. Thanks for watching.
@whenworkisplayАй бұрын
Good evening Bryan, nice that the machines can make things a little easier on your back. Nice load of firewood. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🪵🪓🔥🍻
@semo-dyer5183Ай бұрын
@@whenworkisplay For sure Ben. How’s your wood lot coming along?
@whenworkisplayАй бұрын
@@semo-dyer5183 we are in the midst of building a wood shed on that spot, but had to take time away to haul boats and floating docks. Back at it soon. 👋😎👍🍻
@semo-dyer5183Ай бұрын
@@whenworkisplay I'm looking forward to seeing it.
@whenworkisplay2 ай бұрын
Good evening Bryan, nice repair! One of the most rewarding things I have learned, since I retired, is how to weld. I enjoyed the video, have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🍻
@semo-dyer51832 ай бұрын
Good morning Ben, I agree, I look forward and come up with projects that I can weld. I've learned so much watching KZbin and look back at earlier welds and think how much better I can weld now. Practice is the key for sure. Thanks you! I'm looking forward to more videos from you. Bryan
@whenworkisplay2 ай бұрын
Very nice first fire. 🔥👍
@semo-dyer51832 ай бұрын
Thanks Ben, getting to be that time of year. I'm sure you're in the same boat.
@whenworkisplay2 ай бұрын
Good morning Bryan, I enjoyed the video. I think that hitch is going to come in handy. You started me thinking that there must be a variety of uses for it. Thanks! Have a great weekend, Ben 👋😎👍🍻
@semo-dyer51832 ай бұрын
Hi Ben, Thanks. I know what you mean, been thinking the same thing. Enjoy your weekend, Bryan
@whenworkisplay2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the video 👍
@semo-dyer51832 ай бұрын
Thanks Ben.
@whenworkisplay2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the video Bryan 👍
@whenworkisplay2 ай бұрын
Hello Bryan, A bit of work getting the stump out, but mission accomplished 👍 As I am watching the video I am amazed at the fact that there was not a rock in sight. I have no idea what it would be like to dig in a boulder free area😁👍 I enjoyed the video, have a good one, Ben 👋😎👍🍻🚜
@semo-dyer51832 ай бұрын
Hi Ben, You and me both, this was the first time I haven't hit rock. And a good thing too, those stumps had a good hold on. Have a great day, Bryan
@bernicenoble29192 ай бұрын
Good work.
@whenworkisplay2 ай бұрын
Good evening Bryan, really nice job on this hitch. It looks better than factory built. Really enjoyed the video. Thanks, Ben 👋😎👍🍻
@semo-dyer51832 ай бұрын
Good morning Ben, thank you. Like you I enjoy doing different things, especially when it's something I can use around the place. Bryan
@whenworkisplay2 ай бұрын
Good morning Bryan, nicely done, should come in handy. Looking forward to watching the full build. Have a good one,Ben 👋😎👍
@MysticSpank3 ай бұрын
you sound really out of breath. You still with us?
@semo-dyer51833 ай бұрын
LOL, and that was digging with the excavator. Imagine if I was using a shovel.
@StuffBobbyDoes3 ай бұрын
Good job! Just one thing, you have a micro excavator not a mini. Micro machines are one ton and less.
@semo-dyer51833 ай бұрын
Thanks Bobby. You are right, now I wish I had a bigger one. Check out the video on removing a tree with the ripper I built. I just got done digging up three oak stumps. I find that the micro digs ok but the tractor is where it's at for pushing them over and out of the hole. Thanks for watching.
@jeffcampbell45494 ай бұрын
Looks great lots of work
@semo-dyer51834 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff. It was really fun.
@robertbirch41634 ай бұрын
I clear out the loose dirt with my front bucket and get my axe, cut out a few big roots. Then push it out with the tractor, in low gear, in 4 wheel drive at high rpm's. Feels great when it's out the ground !
@semo-dyer51834 ай бұрын
@@robertbirch4163 Does it make pretty big hole? The axe is a good idea. I see a lot of people using a chainsaw. I never have much luck with chainsaws in the dirt. I do know that feeling you spoke of. I always say if it moves it’ll come out. Thanks for the comment and watching.
@robertbirch41634 ай бұрын
@@semo-dyer5183 The size of the hole depends on the size of the root ball. I have used a dump truck load per stump. The chainsaw is just the wrong tool. I would use a saw saw with a wood blade. But my axe works really good on roots. Thanks for the video.
@whenworkisplay4 ай бұрын
Good morning Bryan, looks like they make trees pretty tough where you live. I am impressed with what our little tractor can do but I am really impressed with what your tractor can do. I enjoyed the video. Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍🍻
@semo-dyer51834 ай бұрын
Hi Ben, nice to hear from you. Yes, I find the the oaks have a good hold. The Eastern Red Cedar give up a lot easier. Thanks for watching, I know it was kind of long but sometimes it's hard to fit it all into a short clip. Enjoy your week and I hope so see one of your new videos soon. Bryan
@bernicenoble29195 ай бұрын
Another good job
@whenworkisplay5 ай бұрын
Good evening Bryan. It looks like it was a bit of work, but your repair seems better than the original. Looking forward to seeing it in action. Have a great week, 👋😎👍🍻 Ben
@semo-dyer51835 ай бұрын
Hi Ben, A lot of holes to drill along with some awkward welding but overall more fun than I thought. I hope you're right and will make an update video. Thanks for the comment and watching.
@bernicenoble29195 ай бұрын
Good job
@semo-dyer51835 ай бұрын
Thanks.
@whenworkisplay5 ай бұрын
Good morning Bryan, the mini excavator is perfect for the job 👍 Have a great week, Ben 👋😎👍
@semo-dyer51835 ай бұрын
Hi Ben, It's fun to dig with. The only problem is that I want a bigger one now 🤑You have a great week too. Bryan
@ItsAllApsyop5 ай бұрын
I just bought one, but I can't find the thumb control. Where the heck is this thing?
@semo-dyer51835 ай бұрын
Mine is on lower left side of control. Next to the steering lever. Did yours have the hoses for the thumb?
@ItsAllApsyop5 ай бұрын
@@semo-dyer5183 Thanks for the reply. I just found out mine didn't come with a hydraulic. I have to buy it, so I had to move the thumb manually by taking out the screws and readjusting the thumb 😁
@semo-dyer51835 ай бұрын
Mine had the hydraulics when I bought it but the manual thumb. I bought the hydraulic thumb and it was a game changer since I have a lot of rock to deal with.
@jacksonmarshallkramer50876 ай бұрын
That came out like it was pre dug.
@semo-dyer51836 ай бұрын
The roots on cedar trees on my place go wide not deep. Unfortunately they wind their way through the rocks but once you get them moving they will give up and pop out. Thanks for the comment.
@whenworkisplay6 ай бұрын
Good afternoon Bryan, too bad about loosing the oak tree but you got a nice load of firewood out of it.👍 Hello to Granny Mary 👋 Have a great week, Ben
@semo-dyer51836 ай бұрын
Hi Ben, I've been told that I will loose a lot of them since I cleared the land. So I'll enjoy them while I can and they'll keep me warm when the fall. Granny Mary says hi!
@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs6 ай бұрын
How incredibly optimistic at the beginning when you thought you'd just put the bucket under the stump and rip it out.🤣😂 This is why I usually recommend people without access to full size excavators just rent a stump grinder. You'd have been done in 15-20 minutes with no surrounding damage.
@semo-dyer51836 ай бұрын
For sure. I've watched a friend dig up stumps with a Bobcat E85, it even struggled in my ground. The stump grinder has crossed my mind more than once. I do have a question, how do they handle rock? I've only watched videos that the stumps they ground were in dirt. Thanks for the comment and watching.
@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs6 ай бұрын
@@semo-dyer5183 stump grinders use carbide teeth, like asphalt grinders. They're pretty hearty on an occasional rock hit.
@semo-dyer51836 ай бұрын
@@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs I'll have to try one out, thanks.
@JWPOutdoors6 ай бұрын
Do you order this one, SKU TYPH-2008? Thanks for the video.
@semo-dyer51836 ай бұрын
Yes Sir. Here is where I bought mine. Took a little longer to get than I'm used to but It was well packaged, typhonmachinery.com/store/TYPHON-Attachments-Hydraulic-Thumb-Clip-Attachment-for-Mini-Excavators-USA-p503097126
@JWPOutdoors6 ай бұрын
@@semo-dyer5183 Awesome. It's supposed to be here Friday!
@whenworkisplay7 ай бұрын
Good afternoon Bryan, very nice and robust trailer and tailgate. I am trying to remember how the latches on a dump truck work. I'll have to pay attention the next time we get stone delivered. I enjoyed the video, have a good one, Ben 👋😎👍🍻
@semo-dyer51837 ай бұрын
Hi Ben, Thanks, my biggest build project to date. I pulled out a lot of hair thinking on the design and fab but in the long run worth it. I had two other designs for the latch but often find the simplest solution is usually the best. At least this time it was the easiest to do too. Have a great day. Bryan
@MrTtraum7 ай бұрын
Ellie says “looks good grandpa “
@MilestoneVids7 ай бұрын
Ripper attachment would come in handy there
@semo-dyer51837 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same. I have one designed just need to get to work on it. I'll post another video once I get it done and try it. Thanks for the comment.
@bernicenoble29197 ай бұрын
Very nicely done
@semo-dyer51837 ай бұрын
Thanks Mom! Happy Mother's Day
@whenworkisplay7 ай бұрын
Good afternoon Bryan, Really nice that the electric company took them down for you. Really enjoyed the speed of the video. Very Cool 👍 Have a great weekend, Ben 👋😎👍🍻
@richscott24837 ай бұрын
The AGT QH12 has a Briggs & Stratton lawnmower engine that works the hydraulics and tracks. It is slow and bounces and vibrates and it is noisy. Depth is 5.4 feet but I recommend not to dig deeper than 2 1/2 to 3 feet for safety reasons. Parts are made in China. If taken care of and not abused and not left outdoors uncovered, it will last several years. You will need earplugs, hopefully you do not have back problems, this machine is not good if you have kidney problems. It takes nearly 2 hours to dig a 6 foot long and 2 1/2 foot deep trench. As mentioned it is not fast. It is not a child's toy and needs to be careful around objects because it is made of steel. Cost ranges from $6,000 to $8,000 New and Used is $4,000 to $5,000. If you paid more than $6,000 then you have been had.
@whenworkisplay7 ай бұрын
Good morning Bryan, sorry to hear about the damage, but I really enjoyed the video and your music selection. Have a great week, Ben 🍻
@semo-dyer51837 ай бұрын
Hi Ben. Thanks. It all turned out ok. Have a great week too.
@jeffcampbell45497 ай бұрын
That was a bad storm we had to pull over at 55 and zell road other people on 55 north and south were stopped heavy rain and thunder lightning
@semo-dyer51837 ай бұрын
You were not too far from my place. You should stop by some time.