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This evening we got the BAD BOY Zero Turner Mower Running, Got Two New Pickaroons from Hipps Tool and Design, Cut Some Firewood with The Stihl MS 661 Chainsaw, RK 37 Compact Tractor, Fiskars Splitting Axe and Wolfe Ridge Compact Commercial Splitter
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Our channel takes you through the day to day chores here on our rural property in Western Pennsylvania. We also work on new projects and maintain old ones. You will find both compact and subcompact tractors here. Lots of 3 point attachments like tillers, box blade, rear blade, cultipacker, disc, brush cutters, augers and post hole diggers and several more. We have backhoes and grapples as well.
Equipment List On Property;
RK 24 With Loader and Backhoe
RK 37 With Loader
RK 55 With Loader and Backhoe
RK by Top Dog Granite Grapple
Bad Boy Zero Turn Mower
Ford F-150
Lifted Jeep Wrangler
Subaru Crosstrek
Black Diamond Log Splitter
Polaris 900 Ranger Crew
Power Equipment
Stihl MS 362 Chainsaw
Stihl 036 Pro
Stihl BR 700 Backpack Blower
Stihl FS 91R String Trimmer
Stihl HTA 85 Pole Saw
We do product reviews, build stuff, break stuff, hunt deer, cut firewood and enjoy life with our family, Chickens, and Three Golden Retrievers. Oh and Jinx the Cat!

[@munched55]

I just want to say that I really enjoyed meeting Hunter and I think he's a real champ. Hang in there Hunter and keep moving forward! That's all any of us can do.

[@stevemartinez6757]

Very nice video once again. As far as Melissa driving slow, I usually do so as well just so I can look around and admire the beauty of the woods. A couple of weeks ago I had a similar problem in our camping trailer that we have out on our property. Blown fuse and didn't have any spares. I went ahead and purchased replacements for every fuse in there and made my own "kit". Small tip that I'll give you just from my experience. Fuses usually blow for a reason. I would probably try to figure out what caused that one to blow to save yourself a headache later. If I had to guess, it's probably a connector somewhere that is either corroded or wet. I would clean up electrical connections and treat with either WD-40 at the very least, or better yet a bit of dielectric grease. I think this is probably one of the overlooked things that we all do during equipment maintenance.

[@jerrygibs8120]

Melissa and Mike Morgan. Two very stable people. The stabilizer camera has nothing on this couple. Appreciate the videos and your family's willingness to share your ranch/farm homestead lifestyle. Blessings. ...👉

[@lastresortrescueandrepair]

That was the cleanest mower I’ve ever seen !!! I think my Bad Boy is 13 or 14 years old and it still runs perfect. A few years ago I had a bad spindle so I drilled it out for a grease zert then took the inter shields off the new bearings so they can get lubricated now. Those spindles cost over $200 each. Love your channel, found it while recovering from a neck surgery. I’ve worked in the logging and oil fields of Texas since the late ‘60’s I just want to Stihl power saws were just arriving, Huskies was new too. Great job !!!

[@oldmanfred8676]

Mike, really liked the hand splitting portions. All my cutting is a means to an end, hand splitting. Loved it. I’m 72.

[@blademan6075]

The 2 of you are very brave and generous to share parts of your life with People you have never met before. Thanks for doing this because I have learned some things from your experiences. Be blessed.

[@traindudeacw]

Yes, I know all about mowing as I’ve had to cut the grass twice in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, and we are receiving lots of rain since Sunday, so I’m sure I’ll have to cut it again on the next dry day.

[@jeffreyplum5259]

The trend I notice and heartily approve of, is more Ms. Morgan in the videos. I wonder if she has ever been a model? She definitely has the smile and sparkle for the job. RK Tractors could do worse than feature her on their machines. It is clear she can really drive them. She may have less experience working the machines. Time and instruction would fill in anything she doesn't know. Your videos show how you both work as partners happily and well. I find that touching and delightful. My folks wasted their live fighting. Your partnership is a priceless gift you are passing on to folks, in your family and far outside it. Thank you all for more Morgan Magic. God bless and keep you all.

[@treeclimbing7798]

THanks for Buckin Billy Ray, as we like to say, he’s a Hoot !! Eva 👍🏼💪🏼 Nerves are Good, means you’re living life ! Really does..😘

[@seanworkman431]

Mike, please don't put yourself down. You have a beautiful family and a wonderful outlook. Truth be told you didn't cut your leg when you were 20. You show a happiness that we all need, and for that I thank you.

[@SteveC-cs6ec]

I have the same mower, replaced the spindles, pulleys, on a constant basis. They don't have any grease zerts on them. Good luck. I enjoy your videos.

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

I always enjoy watching equipment reviews that start out "This is the greatest thing since sliced bread or 4k video or what ever" but it is broke right now.

[@leroywilson6681]

Hello Mike & Melissa . I am Leroy I live in the southeast corner of Tn. Called Polk County . I started watching last Friday before I left out on my vacation to Panama City Beach Fl. I enjoyed watching your channel so I started at #1 and have just finished watching the last one you have put on KZbin . I have had a great vacation just laying around watching your videos ! I will be heading back home Saturday then it will be back to work on my regular job Monday night I've been at for almost 30 years . Thank you for the clean KZbin channel you are doing it's great !

[@leroywilson6681]

@@Morgansunleashed Mike said he worked in TN. On a job . What county was it ?

[@redeagle6842]

Glad the mower was a simple fix most times they are. That red oak sure splits easy. Don’t get to much red oak out here in California. Mostly valley oak, live oak, or black oak. And it always has a twist to it.

[@jamesheath9385]

Your daughter really looked nice for her performance. I wish her well.

[@barbarasteed3966]

Nice family know you are a proud father...

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great video, good to see more of the Mogan girls in them also. I can't believe how Eva has grown in the last 2 1/2 years. I'm sure her recital went well , would like to see her play on here. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Melissa and I were just talking about that this morning, I think Eva grew like 6" I the last year

[@forrestanderson2652]

Thanks as always for the positive, good videos, and music. Very well done. From South Texas.

[@squambaker]

"Our yard needs cut." thats a Mikeisem love it, Jeff from Squam Lake, NH

[@RAMPHD]

Fiskers x29 is a great tool., I own one. Especially after winging the 8lb maul for a bit! Great vid. Thanks and warm winter!

[@jnuz65]

Hey Mike and family, John from NY, great video, wondering what type of new camera you are trying out? The video and audio were good.

[@Gordon_L]

I think there should be a wood splitting competition at Buckinstock , Maulin' Mike Morgan in one corner and Buckin' Billy Ray in the other , place your bets ladies and gents ;-) . You have a nice property there , looks terrific :-)

[@allanwells4886]

My dough is on Buckin.

[@johnking8679]

Beautiful property and ALL the "toys" that one MIGHT need !! A little envious maybe !! Keep ' em coming!!

[@dougzirkle5951]

Mimi Rogers & Bruce Willis! It finally hit me who you guys look like. Except better looking, of course! Don’t work too hard! 👍

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

Hanna gets the safety award! Good for her! Thumbs up for that one!

[@JWNLawnCare]

Great video man, had some issues with my Zturn when I first got it too. Funny I play the violin as well lol, haven't played in any orchestras for a while though.

[@daviddecatur4190]

It’s really amazing to me all your equipment is brand new like its being used for the first time, good video

[@johnmuncy2010]

I will start mowing tomorrow in southern Michigan. It's nice your Mom lives so close. I'm a 45 min drive from my Mom who's lawn I mow every week.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Wow that would be tough. Especially when it rains over half the time

[@gustavusbonner8524]

My mom can look out her window and see her panerts home but she lost her mom a year ago

[@shawnboss5542]

This channel is better than any series or movie on tv ! And it just keeps getting better . Thanks M&M

[@StreetRocketJoe]

Amazing how Melissa managed to not hit anything with the side x side while with you...🤔 you should totally video a concert or maybe even a private sessions of Eva playing the violin. As a automotive tech ALWAYS check power, ground, and fuses before you do anything else in a situation where something just dies like that. I'm not trying to give you a hard time as you indicated you knew cutting wires wasn't the thing to do. Get yourself a set of solder seal butt connectors to fix that wiring. If installed properly it will be watertight(should still cover in either heat shrink or electrical tape) and vibration proof which for a mower is a must.

[@JJKHaywood]

Safety switches control the ground to magnetos. No ground at magnetos it runs, and grounding them Shuts down the engine. The Carb has a electric needle jet that shuts fuel off and is controlled by battery +. Manufacturers of mowers often have the electrical diagrams on line and are found in the Parts catalog System. Whenever I had a no start issue I unplugged the magnetos to see if it would start OK. If it does it is a interlock ground problem. I used a polarity correct warning beeper to hook to the unplugged magnetos control wire ground and a jumper to battery +. Then I would wiggle test the harness on the chassis to see if It would stop beeping? This helps find loose and corroded terminals. Switches can be checked at that time too. When you get a (NO beep) from the test and found issue it should be good to go. This will eliminate excessive cranking and Choking the engine to trouble shoot chassis wiring. Also unplugging magnetos will get you to the barn. Plug them back in to shut off or ground the Magnetos to shut down. Y’all did good though suspecting and checking the Switches, fuses and fuel ⛽️. I am a Former IHC Truck Mechanic, also worked on Tractors 🚜 and Commercial Mowers with various Implements.

[@mikebrunner9155]

I've often wondered why I've never seen a pickeroon in your wood cutting arsenal of tools. I use one nearly everytime I cut wood. Hey Hunter, howdy from Western Nebraska!

[@redneckokie9348]

We want to see Eva play too

[@crbourret]

I learn something new everyday, never heard of a Pickaroon before today! Had to Google it!!

[@johnreinburg859]

Melissa is full of comic relief today! In the future, you need to show Hannah playing the violin. If nothing else at least as the background music.

[@randyowens2717]

Melissa is photogenic and humorous! Tell Hunter that Randy says hey!

[@bigboss4298]

Randy Owens yes, she is both funny and very beautiful!

[@spiketaterman5181]

yeah! "I have two tens and a five". LOL!

[@davidkettell1073]

She is just plain hot.

[@RaymondBarrett]

Wow, you're good with that axe! I'll have to see if you a how to use an axe video! Thanks.

[@fxpestoperator5527]

Brilliant idea to have Mrs Morgan ALWAYS on the show now!!!!! You have a goldmine my Brother!!!

[@philmccoy2808]

You will absolutely love those two picaroon's...Be Careful...when using them...Love mine....

[@rudolfmocnik3567]

Phil McCoy 1

[@jbbrown7907]

I look forward to you learning to use the pickaroon. There is a learning curve. You can get very skilled operating the picks. I sent you a link to Peavey Manufacturing for the picks I used. Glad to see you got them. The 24" handle was my go to tool.

[@johnholm4335]

So many safety things on newer mowers. How did we live thru our childhood. The mower would keep running even if you walked away from it

[@rustyshackelford9156]

John Holm new mowers just aren't as well built as the old ones. It's weird the old garden tractors like Bolens have small like 10hp engines but they still seem to have more pulling power than the new 20hp mowers. But the new ones cut grass better I will say that.

[@georgekuersten5984]

Wow, new mower, new tractor ,new chain saw, new chaps. They aren't even dirty or scuffed.

[@jerrypower9957]

I have a Toro titan going on 9 years and I love it. Looking forward to getting another TORO. I did have one spindle go out but that was it. I keep my mower clean. Thanks for the video.

[@HOCKEYRULES19971]

well don the pickaroon i use has replacable tip and a little bit welded on side near tip seems to hold much better in winter best regards to you whole crew . have an outstanding weekend

[@garyssprinklerrepair]

Hello y’all hope you keep the content coming. I’m new to you from Northern California today😎✌️

[@thomasdesmond2248]

I am sure Eva was great. How are you Hunter? Mike you know when rains it pours problems. Hope you can get on top of those mower issues without breaking the bank. God bless Morgan's

[@heavymetalworks6375]

Shout out from clearfield Pa. We finally got a rural kings now. WOW, melissa you got one heck of a build on you.

[@captamerica3693]

tig ole bitties

[@TheRatrod48]

Capt America , don't be rude.

[@couchrider6228]

I liked when she was all bent over sprawled leged at the lawn mower.

[@mr.djcooncoon8196]

It ALL looks pretty good....

[@randyc5650]

Outdoors with the Morgans, I really enjoyed your video. I have a blue sharpener similar to yours and it makes sharpening one step and keeps those big chips flying. Great family too. Thanks. Also, check fuses first, cut wires last.

[@HeritageFarmsTexas]

I notice a trend, Looks like Mrs. Morgan does most of the work. Haha.

[@jimminimac]

Fine with me.

[@ceejayrob]

It gives Mr Morgan more time on the couch with a beer 🍻

[@markloomis1415]

Another day at the toothpick factory!😄 Seriously Mike, you've got to test drive the Cadillac of zero turn mowers and try a Ferris IS3200z I've got a 61" and a 72". You won't believe the ride!

[@BlaiseBrogan]

I’m a new sub Mr Ray sent me. Love to all.

[@dirtyshirtinfo]

The pickaroon/hookaroon, awesome tool, I have an Ochsenkopf OX, I loaded my big pickup truck with it 3 weeks ago...twice.

[@billonthehill9984]

Thanks Mike... Rainy & dreary up here on the mountain for 24 plus hrs. now with thunder & lightning last night. Gotta go... Bill... :~)

[@scottka]

Was that Hunter walking up at the end of the video? BKCS or BKSCS?

[@michaelgallagher380]

I really like the smell of freshly cut oak. Smells like pickles to me! Great video, as always M & M!

[@georgecharokee4570]

I really didn't know what a Pickaroon was. Almost 40 yrs of cutting wood, I never used one or seen one. I just pick up the cut rounds, placed them on the log splitter or stood them up vertical to split with the maul. A Kool Tool tho, might have to tryout one. Always Learning Something New and Interesting Stuff on this Channel. The more I see of the Beautiful Melissa, the more of Her Comical/Amusing side being Displayed. Love It, definitely keep it coming !!!

[@wayneschnare4019]

Love your videos !!! Hello to Hunter !!!!! Lovin the Tunes !!!!

[@1_fishin_magician153]

lol....he said ....so I blew a 25 amp fuse an didn't have 1 so...I went down an got some.... she said....well... I had 2 tens an a 5....!!! ;-)

[@oruwatching]

The question still remains, why did it blow in the first place?

[@jaydunbar7538]

Fuses get old and weaken

[@joshbeckett223]

Mike since you do most of your work with the 37 you oughta go back to RK and see if they’ll swap the 55 out for the 74. I wanna see that on your property

[@jeffreyrhine1956]

Good video Eric from Life in Farmland also got ome of those pickaroons and he had good things to say about it.

[@markpontes4457]

Should save the Bad Boy mower put the hrs on the Rk 24!!

[@charlieb1613]

Badboy mowers does do service and repairs at one of their shop locations. If your mower is only 7 years old, you should have done regular service under your warranty. I have a Badboy and it’s a wonderful piece of equipment. Regular service keeps it running as good as the day it was bought. When you pay upwards of 7k for a mower it pays to keep up on regular service especially if your under warranty. Might be a bit expensive but not in comparison to blowing up the mowers engine.

[@tilmonhensley443]

You are very blessed, with your wife and children,beautiful land and home. May god keep smiling on you and yours,

[@Rdrake1413]

Hey Mie a trick I used back when I was a mechanic for a local John Deere deal was to cut a short piece of wire and put terminal ends so I could plug into the safety switch to find which one was bad. It is small and easy to store on the mower or tractor. Both on my kids where in orchestra. Both played the violin. Was hoping to see some of the concert.

[@pipe887]

Thank you, Morgan’s!

[@3madeamps]

She feels out that shirt reel nice ....good job guys

[@wwilliam51]

? how old does A man have to be befor he stops turning his head when theres A beautiful woman around,,,

[@3madeamps]

@@wwilliam51 I hope he didn't take it as disrespect ..

[@bill5552]

@@wwilliam51 Dead!

[@blly8325]

Thank you for your informative posts, always great info. (2) questions 1. How do you like that model Polaris Ranger ? 2. What model is that adjustable basketball hoop ? TIA

[@ISXCUMMINS565]

I'm liking the new camera 👍

[@bobmartinez3038]

when you started chopping wood I found myself wanting to do that too ,it was mesmerizing...

[@hillbilly4christ638]

You are going to love the hookaroons. One of the best wood tools that I own, except for my ms311.

[@Brett33]

:05, Let the Gun Show begin .

[@savannaswildnatureworkshop7810]

guns suck.....neigbors helping neighbors is where it's at. guns are THE problem.

[@N9IWJ]

judging by stabilization I'm thinking DJI OSMO pocket crazy great little camera

[@badcat4707]

Boy ! when I saw the point on that pickaroon I thought what a great weapon for the Zombie apocalypse -- and then Mike said it !! great minds think a-like ;-)

[@veidorje1681]

I've seen other models of pickaroon where the pointy side did not look as sharp as this one

[@gastoncannon4710]

Great video, Mike. You must have watched Billy Ray splitting wood, he’s got a twist as he hit the wood that unique, or it is to me. Wish you had some of our weather, we even opened our pool yesterday, me and the wife just supervised, but our oldest daughter, our oldest grand daughter, and her two children went in, too cold for me, haha. Keep up the good life! ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍 PS, If you every do you family tree, please start before your parents pass away, first hand information is sure better than researching and not sure what you find is factual, just saying. 😫

[@earljones9715]

new cam looks great and great sound as well

[@jeremyd9579]

Nice thumbnail !

[@ranger6x660]

Hi guy's! Ya know we have a Stihl dealer in town and every time I'm in town I forget to stop and grab one of those files. It's hell getting old! lol I pay them $35 to sharpen 4 chains at a time so the file will definitely pay for it self. Your Daughter looked beautiful like her Mom. I hope everything went well. Hi Hunter! Have a great weekend guy's!

[@yhird]

LOL. Two tens and a five. Too funny. Great sense of humor!

[@chuckferrara9084]

Had some down time today. so started going through your old posts...WOW what a long way you guys have come!

[@jrusovich]

Very relaxing video using equipment I'll never see - or use - in my lifetime, but it was well done, with excellent eye candy from the wife and a stellar cameo by your lovely daughter who should be a model. I think you satisfied pretty much everyone here...

[@PatrickCPalmer]

Good to know Melissa is your go-to for mechanical issues. Maybe she should start he own channel “The Morgan Mechanic” and we can watch her work on all your various machinery? 😁👍🏻

[@Robert-wp2vk]

I could cut grass and chop wood all day..looking at a rack like that..

[@Wilett614]

indeed !

[@johnjames77]

@@Wilett614 That's why I am watching it !

[@bruceingram3439]

Pickaroon?? Hmmm never seen one. Looking forward to learning more.

[@magdabrownis265]

Pickaroons are definitely a game changer! I didn’t realize just how useful they are

[@joederochemont6219]

Great video, and I'm glad I have so many more videos to watch. Outdoors With the Morgans I hope you see this comment, I know its an older video but I'm interested in buying that pickaroon, from Hipps. But I can't find anything online. I took a screenshot of the business card but when I zoomed in it was to blurry. I scrolled through comments hoping to find a link. And I came across the back & forth with potterer, I mean is the pickaroon legit or should I just look elsewhere. Hope you see this Mike & Melissa. Thank you

[@royjackson9576]

Great video...thanks for posting. We lived in PA for a number of years...Windsor, just outside of York. Looked into a couple jobs in western PA and wish I'd taken one of them. Ended up in Vermont instead...

[@davidjessee7701]

Melissa got a rockin body!!!❤️

[@tinybkulletnhcrollingloveg9106]

Damnnnnnnn right

[@Papa_D]

Mike you have a beautiful family, property, etc. and I can't help but be a little envious. You are living the life I wish I had. Great video's ! :-)

[@chtomlin]

yes, nice of him to add that pretty wife of his to the channel...

[@l.w.petersen7359]

Great camera - looks like very sharp pictures and great sound :-)

[@markantczak8261]

Notice Wolf Ridge on your tee shirt. I have one of their splitters and absolutly love it. Its built like a tank!

[@rudy52350]

Nice to re watch this vid . I really enjoy watching you guys work on your property . But I have to say ... Melissa , you add about 200 % to these vid's , I would like to elaborate , butt I guess I won't . Thank you ....

[@morganjenkins3965]

Somehow I missed this one, great video M&M, love the humor, and the music. Hey Mike did you review the utility storage rack on the back of the RK?

[@Z-Bart]

Nice camera. Good sound, good stability.

[@robertrichter6936]

Mike , sounds like the pot switch went bad all the safety wiring runs thru it . After 7 years it hasn't been replaced, replace it!

[@robertrichter6936]

That's the PTO switch.

[@snymat_68]

Perfect opportunity to show how Sherman mows!

[@barrywinters1142]

If you glued a magnet on the inside the PVC, would it hold the covers on the pickaroon spikes?

[@user-hb8be5wb4q]

Bet a good ole copperhead or timber rattler could have a good time in that wood pile. How do I know?, well, experience will teach greatly.

[@MECX3490]

Great channel and with all due respect...Your wife is very easy on the eyes! Just an added plus to the great content!!

[@casycasy5199]

mike knew the seat was wet thats why he asked you to start it.men aren't fools lol

[@rperkins5459]

What is the blade file set up your using? I’ve always just used a file by itself however, the setup you have makes for a more consistent chain sharpening I believe......Nothing like the smell of fresh cut wood in the morning!

[@Xaviar002]

Stihl 2 in 1 file. Its like 40 to 60 bucks. While liked by a lot of ppl. I just got one havent tried it yet

[@waynebusse6376]

I like the fiskars but if you hit a hard spot the hollow handle will send a shock to your hands that a wood handle doesn't. I will split ash the same way if it is straight grained and it's a great way to get some cardio without going to the gym. I have a 461 with a 32" bar and it is a wood eating machine, love it...