ALL-NEW Bobcat Articulated Loader vs. Flag Pole! Meet "Bobby"!!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I love that you saved the old flag pole. Great job.

[@pgg0024]

I like that you still used the loader to take it to the trailer. More play time on machines. That's what the channel is about.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Ha! Yea, no need to do so after we saw how light it was....but I was already over there...so why not!?!

[@christopherjilek5467]

Tim I appreciate how you run your projects. One person directing the tractor operator, talking through the project as you go and taking your time so you have more time to react if something starts to go wrong. Not following this example is what gets people into trouble. Nice work, and that little loader is so cool!!

[@steventhomson2042]

Very interesting project. Very glad the flag pole will live to see another day. Can’t wait to see more projects with Bobby!!!!!

[@jeffreyplum5259]

Now all we need is more shots of that elfin redhead in Bobby's cab It is a special treat to see her when she is working. It is a special guest Star sort of thing. Catching her on camera is a delight. Of course Tim who caught her some time ago, know how delightful she very well. With all the troubles around it is nice to see a happy partnership like yours. This even more true for those whose experience have not been as positive. God bless and keep yopu and yours, friends..

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for the kind words! God has certainly blessed Christy and me. We have a wonderful relationship! Mainly because she is such an amazing person!

[@VideosfromNH]

You know Tim, I don't normally say this on a tractor/machine video, but I think if the two guys picked up the flag pole and carried it to the trailer, it would have been a lot faster :( Nice video though :)

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yea. Kinda funny, right. We had no idea it would be so lightweight!

[@danne77sthlm]

@@TractorTimewithTim My thought was that better safe then sorry, even if I thought it looked light, if it slipped or was to heavy to lift, so nobody got hurt :)

[@timraber6575]

I watched two guys set a new flag pole like that one several years ago. I was surprised to see that the base was set in a special sand mixture. It was very sturdy, but had some flex to it. This was a sideline business that supplemented several families income. They told me that they set over 100 flag poles a year in a three state area. The pole hasn’t had any problems. You will get spoiled with that loader around your barn. Have fun.

[@ZekeValk]

It's hard to set the sleeve perfectly straight. The sand gives you a chance to get it tweaked just right. Plus, I think it helps the flagpole in heavy wind.

[@tommarks7971]

It was good to see an Oliver go by on a trailer at about 5:30. Hard to miss a checker board grille!

[@E_R_I_K]

I remember seeing this at the expo you toured. Ya know Tim, the more toys you bring home, the less playtime original Johnny gets.

[@chrissterling3225]

That bobcat would be great for plowing snow..be nice if you had it until spring..with the extendaboom it would bank snow nicely

[@Kcolby47]

That’s an intriguing machine. Looking forward to more videos. Blessings!

[@curtwhite876]

What an impressive little machine! Definitely more than was needed for this job. I laughed out loud when they picked it up off the fork frame.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Me too!

[@grantdeisig1360]

Very cool, I would like to see more of this little bobcat.

[@jacobladder6165]

This guy must just be very wealthy. He said in one video that Bobcat cost $40,000! One can only imagine how many gently used toys they could buy for that kind of money. And with this machine it doesn't even seem capable of dumping into a full size dump truck.

[@avs2978]

That was a well executed plan. The only extra thing I may have done, is put sand bags at the base to help control the kick out .

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Ok...but we didn’t fully cut it. Didn’t worry much about a kick out.

[@GrampysTractor]

The Flag pole came down very nicely. Those poles are very expensive to buy, so saving it is a great thing to do. It would look good at your house. Looking forward to seeing Bobby and all the attachments he can have.

[@garywaxler7866]

Perfect little thing to dig out a driveway.

[@DanielTorres-hu1zq]

Tim, looking forward to learning more about the Bobcat articulated loader in future videos, but I really appreciate the way you weave the story behind what you are doing into your videos. Much like Charles Kuralt used to do on CBS news with his "On the Road" series. Makes me better able to visualize the history of the place where you are working and seeing and appreciating Americana.

[@Dan-oz4qb]

A house with a gym?? Pinch me I'm dreaming 😂 Nice little project with a handy piece of equipment. Glad to see the flagpole going to a new home. Sounds like he's a deputy and his son is Air Force. Thanks to both for their service. 🇺🇲

[@ffc3476]

Great teamwork hopefully the flagpole will get a new home and proudly display the colors again

[@robertadditon7154]

Being a retired equipment operator I dont think it was a good idea to put the loader lock in place then operating that equipment.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Ok, so one comment saying that, VS one hundred saying we were unsafe for working under it while it was raised. I’d say this approach wins. Also, you don’t give a reason.

[@emrythompson]

@@TractorTimewithTim Do what you want, it is your choice

[@tj1lincoln182]

@@TractorTimewithTim I can’t stand people try to tell you how to do something everyone has their own techniques

[@trev583]

I don’t understand why you put the loader lock block in?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Would have hundreds of comments complaining about us working under the loader while it is raised.

[@trev583]

@@TractorTimewithTim I guess. You really weren’t under a load and there was an operator in the seat but I know you get roasted for every “perceived” safety infraction so I understand now. It’s a wonderful world we live in!!!

[@daveknowshow]

nice machine! wonder how much that pole actually weighs? no matter being long like that it would have been hard to handle standing straight up in the air. nice job staying safe.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Ha! Turns out it probably weighs 80lbs! We treated it like it weighed 1000lbs! Oh well.

[@daveknowshow]

@@TractorTimewithTim better safe than sorry. lol

[@JimmyFackert]

I am looking at one of these for my first piece of equipment for landscaping. I have an LS3039r on our farm, and hoping they don"t overlap too much. Thinking it would be low impact to yards, good at moving mulch and light soil, and raised beds into position, as well as snowblowing and hopefully harley raking at some point. the stump grinder seems like a nice option as well as an auger for privacy fences, and the eterra flail mower for MTLS. I really like the MT100 as well, but its a bit rough on a guy to operate all day.

[@tomoaktree4951]

Hi Tim, I'm guessing that you're never going to want to give up the little Bobcat Loader. I want one!

[@ZekeValk]

I was wondering the same thing a couple of of other comments. Was it really cemented into the ground? I installed my 25' pole with the sand holding it in a sleeve. I know this one was probably installed a long time ago so I was curious. Good job, but I was pretty sure I knew how this was going to end... With someone lifting it with one arm. 😊

[@unclealansyard5176]

I have a like hate relationship with Bobcat equipment (don't care for their skid steers but be loved their Versahandler!) But this does look like a really good machine for loading, snow removal and such. Can't wait to see the rest of the videos with it. I do miss seeing Casey!

[@waltermattson5566]

You will love the loader very very soon. The articulation will take a little getting used to when backing out of certain spots.

[@mikefortune4796]

Hi Tim and Christy nice job

[@martineastburn3679]

My Great Aunt and Great Uncle lived there and He was a Doctor !

[@frankmoreau8847]

I see Bobcat had a little different approach in their configuration. Every loader I've operated, from a 1/2 yard to a 8 yard had the control station mounted on the back half. I am trying to visualize as to whether this setup is a plus, minus or neutral. Have you operated other loaders, if so what is your take on this.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Not enough experience on this one to weigh in. I like the drive on the rear approach of the Ventrac. Large Ag articulates tractors are ‘drive on the front’...so lots of split decisions on this :-)

[@ronalddean4834]

It's ashamed to see our history and memories go under the bull dozer. Good job Tim thanks for sharing

[@jaybee2344]

I wondered IF the Taxpayers were given the option to restore etc the building? Since the school disticts always forget OWN paid and owns them?! Yes I fully aware that once buiding gets too old and out of Code. It will be cheaper to tear down and build a new one. Well now this vacate lot can leased out or sold. I am lucky my Elementary School is still standing and was built in the 1920s.

[@jaxturner7288]

@@jaybee2344 taxpayers pay the local government to make decisions like that for them. The average taxpayer does not have a clue what it takes to restore an out of date building or even what resources are available locally to do it. People usually just want to save and restore old stuff because of their emotions and being sentimental, not because of logic or experience with providing municipal services.

[@jaybee2344]

@@jaxturner7288 Very true... I am sure if someone wanted to save it. Then they could had bought it.

[@photocontrol]

Bobby looks like a versatile compact machine!

[@72slayer72]

Just found your channel today, and I love it. I wanna throw my gloves on and help out.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Welcome! Thanks for your comment! We could certainly use the help!

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

That's a nice little loader 👍🏻

[@michaelmarshalllll5904]

That is one cool bobcat

[@davidtribble9176]

Hi Tim, Are you planning on doing a final review of your experience with the ShelterLogic build? Thanks

[@TractorTimewithTim]

That might be a good idea. We are still working through some details.

[@davidtribble9176]

@@TractorTimewithTim Thanks for getting back to me. I would love it. I am considering a ShelterLogic building for my tractor and work truck (not the size you installed) and would really like to know your overall experience. My impression of the videos so far is the material is good quality but lacking on build instructions and customer service. You are fortunate to have some many friends that were available for the build. Blessings!

[@garyjerniganjr]

Curious, could you put a small rotary cutter or forestry head on it?

[@hugostiglitz8465]

I highly doubt it. Those forestry mulchers require high flow..machine is too small.

[@paulmech5220]

I too am a veteran of the air force along with my brother and sister . Please let your son thank you for your service.......Go Air Force.

[@ericlaker1983]

Good video Tim lol. Love the Bob! Always like to see your experiment with the new equipment!!

[@d.a.ballou9740]

Everything went well and I totally trust your judgement and experience, BUT if you had stopped the video once the forks were around the pole and asked your viewers: What do you think will happen now?, I would have almost bet the pole was going to tip over the loader and not come down as easily as it did! Great job.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep. We didn’t cut it all the way.

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

That articulated "bobby" is quite a machine. Have you lifted anything heavy with it yet? If so, did it feel firm, like it had a good stable stance? I would think it would take some time getting used to the back end moving around like it does, or did it have a "vinny" feel to it? Nice job with the flag pole. Thanks Bob

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, next episode this week sometime. Very stable. It weighs 4200lb!

[@cpk4772]

Ain't that a cute little thing!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@peterkober6758]

Tim and friends fun to see things go well when people work together God Bless All PaK

[@kipcudd7253]

Thought it was funny that they walked over and picked the pole up and reset it on the forks.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep!!

[@anthonytosco802]

Always enjoy your videos Tim

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great vlog Tim 🚜🇺🇲 I really enjoyed this video 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲💯

[@MrNosajwhitey]

U did everything right and safe like it when people work smarter not harder there is a potential for people to trip trying to carry awkward loads u avoided

[@_P0tat07_]

What a great little machine!! I’d have to see what it can do compared to a similarly sized tractor. I do like that it telescopes though. I could think of all sorts of uses for that little guy right there.

[@tinachambers4887]

Guys don't hurt yourself w the heavy pole lol have a day love from TEXAS

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Exactly! Took the wind out of my sail there! I thought it actually had some weight to it!

[@casscastorena946]

The round thing on top of the flag pole.. you keep calling it a ball it’s called a truck (FYI)😉

[@Wheelloader__]

I'd like to have one of those at my house.

[@edwardhogan8197]

Need to try a bobcat skid loader they are the best

[@Itsa_Mea]

Santa looks great!

[@retireddriver16]

I just moved our flag pole concrete and all first they dug a hole at the new location second I wrapped a chain around the flagpole lift it out of the Ground drove to the new location and set it in the pre-drilled hole easy As that

[@juliewoods8193]

I went to union Elementary school. My brother used to help raise the flag up that pole and on Arbor Day we planted those trees. Sad to see it gone. But that’s what happens when u get old I guess. Tell Donny R “HI” from Richard and I.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

That is great! We were looking for a better photo of the school, but didn’t find one until after publish time.

[@tretter1452]

Pretty cool little bobcat, but do they paint them green?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Ha! No!

[@basclaas]

Actually they do! Here in the Netherlands we have the same loaders but here the brand name is Avant.

[@ossimarttila9966]

Avant is a different manufacturer. They have been making those small loaders in finland since the 1991. Same machine type but combletely different machine.

[@chrisreddick36]

The older man in the background backs up and gets farther away thinking I’m not sure how this is gonna work lol. I like Bobby that’s a nice machine.

[@michaelbranham5854]

I believe I would prefer a compact wheel loader over a skidsteer on almost any job, but the only drawback would be a flat. If tweels made a tire for one, it would probably be the only choice, unless it was a height issue or length problem. Even then a skidsteer may have issues in that small of a space

[@joeyshofner639]

What else can that new toy do? Either way, it looks fun playing with it.

[@bobpurs]

Nice work .

[@traviscover590]

I like your new video today you guys did a really good jop the moming

[@traviscover590]

Good night too you guys

[@jamesdiehl8690]

My Dad went to school in a 1 room schoolhouse, grades 1-8. Not sure, but I think it's still standing.

[@nathanbrodeur]

Tim that old saying slow and steady wins the race

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep. Didn’t see any reason to hurry.

[@stephenperich7116]

I think Chris should have been on the otherside of the flag pole so that he could control the fall of pole with the rope if necessary.

[@bjenkins803]

Doesn't seem to hurt the ground much.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

no, it doesn't leave much of a track...even with ag tires!

[@emrythompson]

We have a 20ft galvanized pipe flag pole, it is heavy! We cannot lift it by hand, and our skid loader can barely lift it.

[@mattbarker7739]

Cool little machine, I think it's time to talk to the financial comity (Christy) ;-)

[@billfenner7084]

I hope that you are going to be able to use this machine.

[@totherevolution]

First comment. Great video. I am glad you feel better. Bobby willl come in handy.

[@rinardman]

Tim: We try to talk things over, to make sure we make the right moves... * ...to the great disappointment of all the "Fail video" fans. 😉

[@tima7763]

This is like watching the three stooges

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Wish I had a witty come-back :-). We thought the project went very well.

[@scottlink183]

KZbin wants to know if you got a permit for your project?

[@davidblurton1505]

Why didn't the two guys just pick it up and put it on the trailer

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yea, we had no idea it was that light! I was already lined up...so I took it.

[@teeweezy75]

This was pain staking

[@HavardHammer]

Americans at work ;-)

[@justindavis9763]

The school in my town is Union school district elementary school and high school

[@martinchampagne9245]

It sure would be nice if Bobcat were to bless you with a min excavator. Just saying.

[@brianwebber7168]

I think Tim felt a little let down

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yea, I was wanting to demonstrate the lift capacity. Those guys spoiled it :-) I coulda said it was 2000lbs :-) Just kidding, you know I would not have done that!

[@ttvilaxell2742]

It's a absolute shame that such a nice piece if equipment could be built so poorly......i almost purchased a L28 recently and on the demo it started pouring hydraulic fluid....if your wanting a articulating mini loader for everyday work take my advice and purchase a avant

[@cullenpodolan6626]

you should adptet bobby

[@xephael3485]

Ratchet strap it to the back plate

[@formdog9861]

really

[@jacobstrutner8232]

I was interested in these loaders untill I was given the $70k price

[@TractorTimewithTim]

$40k

[@garyfaulds2008]

Good job moving the flag pole , but you must have been talking to the good Lord alittle, because I thought things were getting alittle sketchy 😥😥

[@Jtwizzle]

Looked good to me (:

[@TractorTimewithTim]

What? It seemed smooth as could be to me. We had no issues at all!

[@5068jdl]

100% waste of using that machine and unnecessary knowing it was aluminum . Can’t believe bobcat lent you that. Sorry, but happy to see it out do all of your Johnnys in every way except like tillage and such

[@scottmcquarrie7295]

I DO NOT like the idea of any articulated loader with the cab mounted on the front frame. In my opinion, that is a horrible design. I am surprised Bobcat put it's name on it. Try backfilling utilities trenches with a side dump bucket all day, they are very easy to for get where your rear end is and your tires will end up in the trench much too easily. It's only my opinion, and I wish you good luck with the machine but I know a lot of other operators feel the same.

[@benmiller5003]

Hey tim you should try out a bobcat mt100 buddy I got one

[@benmiller5003]

You should try out there tractors

[@urbancowboyinct2161]

Underpowered. AVANT

[@brucecook4240]

BORING!!!!!!!!!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We offer a money back guarantee. We'll refund your entire price of admission.

[@rogueexcavating3839]

Another bought and paid for you tuber

[@johngalt3139]

What does that even mean? Why fault someone for trying to earn money? Do you work for free? I bet you're a Biden voter

[@rogueexcavating3839]

@@johngalt3139 to many we will give you this to use just don't say anything to bad about it and its free for you to use. Its paid marketing favorable opinions can be bought. And I dont vote for biden or trump so that has 0 play in it.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

@Rogue....”don’t say anything too bad about it...”. That is not how i roll, and if you’ve watched our channel more than a moment, you would see that. Don’t believe me? Wait until the next episode with Bobby. You will see me say some less than flattering things about it. Also, look back at the Deere 120R MSL loader episodes. If you find THAT review favorable, you are not watching very closely. We tell it like it is. Our reputation is much more important than momentary favor from an individual sponsor. THAT is why folks continue to watch our channel....and that is also why vendors continue to work with us. We are fair in our approach.