#48 BXpanded Thumb Doing Some Yard Cleaning With Massey GC1710 Subcompact Tractor

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Looks like shes working out great!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Tyler, it did do a good job but I can't wait for their new one.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Not familiar. What will that entail?

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Check out my video kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWjbe3Z9fteFjac

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Thats really cool that they are doing that for you bud!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Tyler, I can't wait to try it. lol

[@jassalfarm3743]

Wow that was crazy! Those stumps & trees seriously weighed a lot. Can't Wait to see the New thumb in Action cause this one really does a good job. Great Video Loved the footage :)

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Jassal, It did do a good job, but I do have some issues with it. I can't wait for the new one either.

[@jassalfarm3743]

Hopefully in the new one the issues are solved :)

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Me too.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Damn, you tore shit up hahaha 🤣✔

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Farmall Fanatic, I was doing my best. LOL

[@RockhollowCNCServices]

Awesome little tractors! Mine is int he shop, a little issue with the backhoe controls but my dealer is awesome. He’ll have her fixed up shortly.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Eric, Sorry to hear about your Massey. Mine's heading for the shop real soon. I wish you the best with your tractor.

[@houndsmanone4563]

Just took mine in shop Tuesday and got her back next day (Wednesday), so just finished making first lawn cut for 2018. Bought new blades and cuts like a diamond. (3 blades cost $124). One of the mower blade nuts was difficult to get off but squirted penetrating oil and used impact wrench. She's off. I let dealer do this service. I was going to the service myself but went over to neighbor's goat farm instead. I'll do the next service myself and save money.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

I would let my dealer do the service on mine but they don't do a 50 hour service. lol From what I've seen they do cut great.

[@williamchambers7235]

Yard maintenance never ends. The bigger the property the more work it is. Hey my wife is a stihl salesman lol she said she can hook you up with a good saw lol jk. Thanks for the video John.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

LOL! Thanks William, tell your wife "Thank You". Stihl makes some good stuff, but I've owned a couple and Well I've owned! a couple. LOL that Husqvarna 570 runs that 20"in. bar and a 54"in. bar and you will never feel the difference. It runs like new and it is 13 years and 3 hurricanes old. LOL

[@williamchambers7235]

Louisiana Aquaponics LMAO!!! Now there is something we dont have up here. Hurricanes lol. Thanks John. The wife wanted to read your response:) Have a good one!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Y'all have a blessed week. I'm just joking about the stihls they are some tough tools.

[@FromSteelToWood]

Good video. You have a really nice land! I don't have a backhoe... One day or the other, I'll get one! Especially because I see how easy your clearing was with it! Thanks!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Joe, They are nice and there is a lot of things you can do with them, But I have done a good bit of stuff with just the FEL.

[@transitvandoors]

Full watch and like my friend.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks transitvandoors! You have a great weekend!

[@robbieday88]

Great video that thumb works amazing I'm going to have to get one for mine .You got your yard looking good keep up the good work.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Robert, That thumb did work pretty good. I do have some issues with it but that don't matter now that BX is coming out with the new one.

[@jerryvess2493]

Also glad you got the wife on the tractor ,My wife was one of the main reasons that i got the Size Massey that i got i wanted something easy to operate and learn but one that she would also feel comfortable on and that she would jump on and work it if she wanted to do something with it and i was busy .Tell her that she did a great job and that we want to see her working on it more that shows women that the tractor isn't just for guys and that they can have just as much fun on a tractor as the guys.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

LMAO!! I'm trying to get her on it more. She just don't like the camera. LOL I will keep at it and she loved your comment.

[@MRnounoursSQ]

hide the camera LOL

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

You know!! Your right. LOL She previews all my videos with me before I post them. She has actually posted a couple of videos for me because I was at work and wasn't getting off anytime soon.

[@houndsmanone4563]

Woooo buddy, that thumb is doing the trick. Good move putting counter-weight in bucket. That BH and thumb made short work of those stumps. Wanted to see the BXpander thumb in action. Hey, I see Mamma knows how to fling that bucket pretty dang good herself! Thanks for making this video.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Don, We had some fun. I'm trying to get her to learn everything about the Massey and she is doing really well. lol

[@GPOutdoors]

Good day LA! Looks like you are getting a lot of chores done. Smart thinking to put extra weight in the front before lifting those big blocks. :) Looking forward to seeing the new thumb. Cheers and have a great week!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks GP, and Good day to you my friend. I'm trying to get as much done and play with these add-ons while it's some what dry. lol

[@lodprice2343]

The thumb makes hard work into easier work.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Lod, Yes sir it does. Saves your back as well. lol

[@TDC_Dragon]

I just use the loader bucket to move things that are already loose, much more efficient than a backhoe with thumb. It is always great fun working with a subcompact tractor.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

I was using the thumb just to see how well it can pick up stuff and some of the pieces was way to big and heavy to get in the FEL. These little tractors are a blast to do all kinds of projects with. Thanks Mitch for watching and commenting!

[@diamondbofkansas3377]

That thumb is pretty awesome. You're making me wish I would've gotten the backhoe also!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Diamond B, there is so much you can do with a BH on your tractor, but I have been able to do a heck of a lot with just my FEL, and with some add ons. Man! Do they make a difference

[@MRnounoursSQ]

Have a great weekend.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

You do the same and a great vacation!

[@mtrunk8570]

Dose a great job much better than by hand.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Yes it does. Saves the back as well. lol

[@stanleyjohnston5876]

You need a ratchet rack for cleaning underbrush. You can get it at Tractor supply. Otherwise good job.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks for watching and the info.

[@pondacres]

Yeh, that's great work with the pick & carry...those thumbs seem so handy. You know, I do wonder about a mini-grapple mounted on the bh instead of a bucket. Never seen that on a tractor yet, but why not for light stuff like brush?

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you G.V, for watching and the comment! The mini-grapple sounds like a great idea!! I've never seen one either! I would work the crud out of something like that! lol Have a good one!!

[@KiotiCS]

Great job John that is so much better than manhandling them !!! I would say it worked as planned ! Have a great weekend and evening take care and God bless ! Kioti Curt 😀👍🚜

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Curt, It did the job that's for sure. May God bless you and family, have a great weekend too my friend.

[@donmcmannamy3409]

Looks like a job for a grapple on the front. Though using the backhow to break it down would be 1st

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Don, A grapple would be nice but for my tractor there is only one that will fit it and it is pricey. The thumb is a lot more affordable.

[@jerryvess2493]

Nice job that thumb works great but man i can't wait to see the new one with how it fits i saw where Teddy Bear had to modify his factory thumb he did a great job but i'm hoping that the new bx expanded thumb bolts on great and works really well because that's the way that i'm leaning as of right now but we will know more once you get it and get to try it out but the one that you have now is nice and would do what i want it to and more tks. for posting .

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Jerry, I jumped the breaking news video ahead of this one. After working this one I'm so excited to try the new one. I did have some concerns about this one so I hope there want be anything with the new one.

[@MRnounoursSQ]

Your thumb work great.Me I didn't try mine yet it's bin raining all week and I'm in vacation LOL but it gave me time to do some welding, mechanic and painting inside.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Mr. TB, Least it hasn't been a total loss you got some stuff done. lol I hope it starts drying out soon for you.

[@JWimpy]

I always wonder why BXpanded over complicated that device by making it clamp over the boom arm. The factory already has mount locations on the boom to pin a thumb in place.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Johnny, for watching and commenting. I agree with you that's why I'm so glad they are coming out with their new one.

[@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying]

You'r having to much fun with the thumb! LOL

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Mech Uno, When it comes to big stuff it works great. I do love my BH that's my favorite part of a tractor. lol

[@AMc44]

Hello. New supporter here showing support for ya. I hit the like button. I like ur content. 😁❤

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you A Mc, for watching and subbing.

[@stanleyjohnston5876]

You know you can haul more with a Grapple! Why don't you use loader in moving your wood piles?

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Stanley, There's only one grapple that will fit my tractor and it is pretty pricey. I used the opportunity to test and play with the thumb. Thanks for the questions.

[@mtrunk8570]

A pro in training TU