CHAINSAW ON A STICK!! Will It Work? Trim Trees From Tractor Seat!! Limbsaw

[@Kcolby47]

Tim and Christy, what a treat to have you come out and put the Limbsaw thru it’s paces. We had more fun than we should be allowed to have, and got a lot done in a short period of time in a very effective way. Using the Limbsaw makes short work of clearing fence rows and getting limbs out of the way, easier and in a much safer manner. Thanks so much for a wonderful, productive and enjoyable day! Blessings to to you both!

[@BradMyers]

Best part of the video is the joy and fun you show throughout the whole video. You watch the video and walk away smiling.

[@NHHalKnowsHow]

I love your videos with Kenton. I don't care what attachments you are using. His laugh is comforting and infectious. He's clearly filled with joy.

[@timberhitchllc]

Because of the gravity joint near the head, undercuts aren't an option. To save stress on the tree from cuts ripping, make the first cut to remove the bulk of the branch a bit further from the trunk "let it rip" and then reposition the saw closer to the branch bark collar for the finish cut. Less weight and leverage on the remaining "stump" will not rip as it does with the rest of the branch weight hanging on it.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

No

[@richardeustice1010]

Kent is a funny guy Tim, you should do more with him if he’s willing... enjoyed this very much!! Pretty slick saw, I’ve had one for several years, love it!!

[@melaniekeen3611]

I tell you TTWT brings some interesting and helpful attachments. Without you alot of people wouldn't have been aware of these attachments

[@dougthegrouch]

One again, thumbs up goes to Christy for ending up in the line of fire. Another steak dinner on Tim? Hind sight 20/20: bottom cut first, then top cut helps keep it from splintering when falling a larger branch. Funny how i spent the last 2 days in a 45ft lift taking down trees and once again, Tim and Christy show a video of something i could of used a d saved me alot of time and headache. Ha ha

[@savagep6997]

My goodness you really made my morning watching you two into in action? Wow ya'll amazing me everytime I watch your show? Thank you so much::TAKE CARE STAY SAFE 🙏👏🤗

[@johndavis7273]

Best laugh ever! Haha love listening to his laugh.

[@richpicone7788]

Absolutely!!

[@leokelly7933]

Absolutely 💯%

[@bucklemon9945]

Kent has a great personality for video. Loved it 😄

[@richpicone7788]

@@bucklemon9945 it’s nice to see someone who seems to really love life that way..... it’s infectious

[@danne77sthlm]

I must say that after watching this episode, I changed my mind about how useful that little saw is, completely, it is very much more capable than I could think of, thanks for this one!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Me too! Had no idea it would work so well!!

[@kingkong7617]

Tim, Kenton is a happy go lucky type of guy and you two had a lot of fun trying out the Limbsaw and it worked really well. I think Kenton wants to keep the saw and use it some more.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I left it with him!

[@bigjim5723]

@@TractorTimewithTim and he's probably gonna be buying another tractor too. lol

[@timraber6575]

You two are so pune today. It looks like you got the project completed in record time. It makes me want one of those saws myself. The saw itself is cheap, accessories to run the saw is much more expensive. The other guy did out pun you today. You will have to work on being quicker with those puns before the next video with him. Working on a farm, like you were raised, does teach you how to work as a team. I too love that aspect of your jobs.

[@TsunauticusIV]

I just went to their website and they have a circular saw version too! I’d love to see that in action too.

[@DKrage01]

Loved the banter and the demonstration! It was quite evident you all enjoyed working together. Poor Cristy having to do all the actual work...😎

[@JJ-JOHNSON]

I really enjoyed this video, two buddy's out in the field working and enjoying what their doing and each other. Thank you.

[@1teddy1979]

Kenton seems like such a great guy, makes for great content! Keep up the good work!

[@bnewton5922]

Always like the videos done with Ken. Grand gentleman. Two tractors made that big job actually enjoyable and pretty effortless. Nice attachment and not a bad price. Thanks for another great TTWT video. Stay safe.

[@GriffithsFfestiniog]

Watched this on a relaxing Sunday morning, enjoyed the interaction and clear joy of people working together at something they found truly satisfying. You made me chuckle numerous times and apart from the very interesting limb cutter the whole experience was most enjoyable. Lovely little video well done Christy great filming and editing!

[@jamesjohnson6639]

Great to see folks having fun while working....what a novel and inspirational show. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Bob-vb8lc]

Wow, that saw is something that I could use. I better start filling out the paperwork for the Finance committee now. Thanks for the video guys (and Christy).

[@neverlookback5922]

His laughter is priceless lol. The saw would come in handy

[@DragonflyAcres2022]

That is great tool.Kim is special Person i can tell.Thank you for sharing

[@richpicone7788]

That is a neat saw! I continue to be amazed by the size of a load that grapple can handle..... especially on the smaller 1 & 2 series tractors.

[@Katyhillfarmer]

After the learning curve that would be a handy tool, thats why i like this channel you don't just show the good clips you show what it takes to learn the attachment

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks. Yep, it takes a bit of practice, but it wasn’t bad. We only worked 1.5 hours or so on that whole video.

[@bradmeacham6982]

Amazing attachment! Yet another excellent example of use for a FEL 3rd function.

[@timberhitchllc]

This might be one of the best functional demonstrations of counterweight making the tractor FAR more capable than ever could be without. A couple of those limbs were absolute monsters. No counterweight on the assisting machine means dragging the loads (scarring and rutting the turf), getting off the machine to parse with a chainsaw, or coming back after all the cutting with the grapple on the bigger machine. Nice teamwork in this operation!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

The Rimguard in the rear tires made a huge difference on this tractor.

[@eugeneseamann3005]

Just makes you happy to watch!

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Tim. That's a really interesting tool. Thanks for demonstrating it. Certainly much better than climbing and swinging a saw by hand. Much safer I think, as well. Looks like you both had a fun day out there, and picked up a little firewood too!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yea, easier to keep your distance from the action. ...and I think we would get better at that aspect over time too. Thanks for watching!

[@jddriver9565]

its nice to see the 2 series and 4 series working together.:)

[@larrypoeschel6871]

That looked like a lot of fun thanks Larry

[@toddrabideau5576]

I’ve seen these and wondered how well they really work. Thanks for the demo! I was impressed, good video 👍

[@billstarr9396]

Hi Tim! This limbsaw implement is truly a great idea and I can certainly see it’s value on a farm. Naturally there is always a learning curve when using a new tool for the first time and with that said….speaking strictly from a forestry background I was glad to see that you were taking the time to make your cuts as close to the tree trunk as possible. Although I see Kenton was leaving plenty of long limb stumps when he was doing the cutting. This worries me because leaving long limb stumps on a tree is only asking for insects, fungus and disease to begin attacking the tree right at that weak point.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I saw these at the Tulsa farm show and was really interested in getting one. Thank you for showing it on the channel

[@tylerblazo]

Good evening Tim, great episode! You and Kent really work well together. I’d love to see you guys work together again and again. I was curious about the function of that saw? Do you need to be pushing on one of the third function buttons the whole time? Or will it continuously flow (saw running) as the tractor is on? Really love this implement and want to know more information on how the saw gets turned on and off. I really do appreciate the response in advance sir

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Hold the 3rd function button to run the saw. It only runs when you push the button. You can also run it backwards :-)

[@tylerblazo]

@@TractorTimewithTim Wow! That was a very fast response lol. Okay that clears that up. Makes sense. Also, on that reverse option is awesome in case of binds. Which probably doesn’t happen often but still. Very nice option to have. Thanks again for the response! Stay safe

[@03XLTPSD]

Very neat attachment. You guys are always a lot of fun to watch!

[@Shane_O.5158]

that's a great saw, hey Tim, at 3:38, and 13:25 : allways cut 1/4 under the branch first, so it comes off better, and doesn't rip bark off the parts you want to keep. its a great saw, i would put a big spring like on those cb radio aireals so the pole spring bends if a tree hits it rather than break it.

[@garycorrick]

What a great implement. I wish I had a big enough tractor to handle it. We have a lot of trees that could use pruning.

[@kentuckycornbread8502]

This was a fun episode to watch 😃. That saw is really surprising

[@smokerschuggin475]

Does it have any up pressure so you can undercut branches like you do with a pole saw? Did you experience any pinched blades?

[@smokerschuggin475]

Never mind, a comment below answered my question!

[@photocontrol]

The Limbsaw is a pretty cool attachment! It can cut through some large branches!

[@HuserHelpers]

Looks like you all are getting some ice today. Here in Peoria the trees are covered, but we were in the mix area. I would say a solid 1/4 inch to this point. Hope you don't loose power etc. Jason

[@jimmcknight3021]

This is really a cool attachment if you have high up branches. I've used a manual pole saw and your neck gets tired looking up after a while. Lol One suggestion or something to try out in another episode is maybe get a PTO hydraulic power pack by trailblazer or quick attach and hook it up to the power pack to see if you'd have enough hydraulics to cut. I'm thinking you probably could get it done that way.

[@dennisryan7487]

Tim as somebody said, on the more heavy ones, make the cut further away from the tree, but first put a nick in the bottom, not too deep, then start sawing on top about a foot out away from the tree, further away from the nick. It will start to peel then snap and drop straight down, eliminating the chance of it peeling down and swinging into the tractor..

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Can’t cut upward with this design.

[@dennisryan7487]

@@TractorTimewithTim Oh well, it was worth mentioning after so many years workin with a neighbor's tree service...

[@Roboticus_Prime_RC]

I've used a hand-held powered pole saw. If you make a shallow cut to the underside of the limb it creates a hinge so the limb doesn't bind the saw. Also, it should just fall straight down, and not swing.

[@noelcahill6707]

Now out of all the stuff uv had on thats the best imagine it on a mini telehander what a job

[@GrampysTractor]

Maybe I missed it but did you explain the hydraulic cylinder that moved the blade up and down on the last 3 feet or so? Is it so you can undercut a branch or is it only part of the extension? It sure makes climbing a tree or getting a lift tall enough to get up there a thing of the past.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

It is not a hydraulic cylinder. It is gravity...

[@adammiddleton4037]

Absolutely awesome episode today!!!! You guys are a howl together

[@johanbos160]

Nice video tim and kristie and that works really good and save too 👌

[@thomasyerbey337]

Great video Tim 🚜 I really enjoyed this video 🇺🇲

[@cyndikarp3368]

Excellent tool for the farm with trees.

[@garywaxler7866]

I have few fence lines i'd love to try that out on if you ever get time.

[@curtwhite876]

At first I thought, it looked unwieldy and why not just use a pole saw?!? Then I realized how high up it could reach and I considered how quickly a pole saw wears my shoulders out. I get it, great attachment. You two got a LOT done.

[@danielhowald8855]

Tim that was a wonderful show with two tractors. I was watching you from Washington court House, Ohio.

[@smitty2jones]

That's pretty cool! Does it ever have a problem binding up, or is the power just too overwhelming for the tree? The saw is hydraulic? That's what it looks like!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, hydraulic. We did not get it pinched during this project. I think the downward cutting helps that.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Great video. It’s a little bit of a bummer that I can’t run it on the 2038r but it’s good that I know that

[@dcw1540]

You guys had to much fun. Thanks

[@cyndikarp3368]

Went very well. A couple of close calls at first. Hard to know what new equipment is going to do. Love the chainsaw & grapple.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Oh boy... something I NEED ;)

[@peterkober6758]

Tim Christi this was fun that chain saw is great my little BX couldn't handle that God Bless All PaK

[@stephendixon4619]

That looks like a great tool to have in a woodlots toolbox.

[@jimmiller1108]

Tim, have you thought of adding restrictors in your hydraulics to slow down the oil flow? It would help with quick action on such a long arm.

[@ronharrison1776]

Very useful tool .

[@firstlast7099]

Sure beats a call to the tree guy.

[@Archer11ca]

Is it using your third function or a power beyond setup? Did you video attaching it to the tractor, I would love to see that.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

3rd function. Trivial setup...just connect to the 3rd function right there at the front of the loader.

[@ThomasPaine71]

Sure beats getting up on a ladder!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Awesome attachment.

[@JAllyFarms]

I was wondering how it got its chain oil from. I guess you would need to keep an eye on the hydrolic flud. I wasnt sure if that was a sealed system. Is it part of the Maint to top it off?

[@michaelparker5814]

I needed this last year when I trimmed my trees to mow under them with my tractor but I don't have the hydraulic flow to run it

[@Sparkchaser1]

As someone who’s done this job in a loader bucket more times than I can remember, it looks like a great tool for the farm. Maybe add a manual pivot option?

[@luanneburton4653]

Can you provide info on how you attached the saw to the forks? Good video, thanks!

[@MARKLOCKWOOD2012]

You need a extension bucket unless you take a ride in your bucket. You needed ropes to pull on the limb. What happened the limb cut has pinched the saw so you need your side by side keeping the limb pulled eventually lowering it to the ground.

[@codyshearer7626]

One time i taped a sawzall to a pole locked the trigger and trimmed some branches. Lol

[@ranger6x660]

That saw and the grapple is ideal for trimming and cleanup!

[@WilliamsonRidge]

Man that would be a handy tool for all the oak trees around the house and fence lines!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We were impressed. More so than we thought we would be.

[@BG-vq9fd]

You guys are having too much fun. 2 timing those trees.

[@karldawnlang8936]

KOOL TOOL!!! Awesome teamwork.

[@jasone9]

Tim, If I add a 3rd function how will I know how much flow I have?

[@DKWalser]

Is it not possible to make a relief cut on the bottom of the branch, before cutting through from the top?

[@gatesj777]

That was the exact first thought I had but it looks like that won’t make an upper cut because it uses gravity to cut down

[@farming4g]

Thing has pretty decent reach, looks like a viable option for smaller front-end loader tractors... unless you have a payloader with a heavy grapple, can rip off limbs with that pretty good too lol

[@BobsOutdoorActivities]

Cool video. Tim, your friend is awesome!!

[@eosjoe565]

You appeared to be very lucky on a few of those very large limbs. When they came down they moved slightly away from the tractor but from the looks of it the largest portion of the limb could have just as easily came towards you and dropped on the tractor.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

‘Appeared’. Video makes it so hard to evaluate.

[@mikegraziano1562]

@@TractorTimewithTim This is one video/job where a 2nd camera further back and 45 deg. away would really show the perspective of how the limbs fell in relation to the tractor. If the video is then played back side by side the viewer can get a better idea what really happened when the limbs fell. A drone shot would have works as well...Great video guys! Now I'm going to try to figure out how to use my Milwaukee M18 battery powered chain saw in this manner! LOL

[@jdfleetguy28]

Yet another great video Tim, and dang it Tim yet another attachment I am going to have to have. Lol Already left a voicemail with the company to get my order placed. What a great tool. Should work great on my 5115M , now I am really glad the 5M came with the optional roof window. Should be a great combo. Can’t wait to get it.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

You can order online. limbsaws.com. Use code ttwt!!

[@jdfleetguy28]

@@TractorTimewithTim oh, thanks Tim , I had went o limbsaw.com. Short the s , it Got me to the same product only no way to place an online order from that site.

[@jdfleetguy28]

Can this be run off the electro hydraulic thumb controlled 3rd function out on the boom or do you have to run hoses all the way to the rear to get a scv with a float function?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

You can run it with the 3rd function. That is how we are running it here in this video.

[@jdfleetguy28]

Got my order placed online. I also ordered their circular saw version as well. Noticed at checkout seems only the chainsaw picks up the TTWT 10% discount . I will give them a call tomorrow and ask about that . Thanks for all the help Tim.

[@bobjohnson8624]

Kenton has the best laugh.

[@ajofscott]

I could see me using a rig like this cutting firewood. You could limb out the stem while it was still upright, clear out your drops then fall the tree and go to town on it.

[@augustreil]

Cool attachment. Would there be any benefit to start the trimming process at the end of the limb ? Thanks, thumbs up ! Edit: Did you have to sharpen the chain during all the cutting ?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

No sharpening...just that one tightening because the chain was new when we started.

[@allenjackson1371]

Don't know who your companion was but you all would be a ball to work with

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Kenton is a joy to be around. We have done a few projects (and videos) together now.

[@erice9536]

Fun video with a handy attachment I wish my lil Johnny would run. The audio sounds great today! ;)

[@harmab2]

I want one, don't have alot of use for one, any, another great video

[@frankwilliams1157]

Now if they made them for the 1 series, that would be great.

[@ShaneZettelmier]

Lol awesome. I was watching Mike Morgan’s channel last night and thinking that they needed pretty much exactly this on the end of an excavator arm. My only concern about this is when I’m trimming limbs with a chainsaw the limbs often are unevenly waited and tend to twist and try to pinch the bar, so I wonder long-term I have this is going to hold up. It’s much more economical than buying a boom and pole saw though. It’s a shame that the 2038 won’t do it. I wonder if they have a smaller version or an electric version, it would be pretty easy to run electric wires down that far and make it 12 V.

[@unclealansyard5176]

Wow that looks great! Only thing I would have is a bar oil resivor. (Even though it used the hydraulic oil) its just my own opinion.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

It uses such a small amount that in my opinion, it is a brilliant idea to use the tractor’s oil.

[@unclealansyard5176]

@@TractorTimewithTim is the hydraulic oil pretty similar to bar oil? I agree I don't think there would be that much difference. Only thing is I think the bar oil would be more sticky but if the hydraulic oil thinner it so I think both would cover it and cool it. I know some tree cutters like to run thinner oil in the cooler temps

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Essentially the same oil I think.

[@gatesj777]

Proper bar oil is 30 wt most importantly with tackifier in it. But I’ve even run vegetable oil because of concerns about lawn even and it worked fine except for a little more chain stretch.

[@vickiestark5402]

Hey Tim this is Dave from Mo. How would you compare that with tree pincher? And thankyou for the scripture verse it always seems to relate!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

This is not as strong. Lots cheaper. This one can cut larger branches. This one cannot rotate. Lots of trade offs.

[@vickiestark5402]

When I saw you cut big branches I wondered how much the bigger size pincher would do. Very good video!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

PrecisionMfg mini clip can do 7” max.

[@familymann3950]

Interesting.... You should do a little under cut first for the branches to fall off cleanly.

[@johndavis7273]

I thought the same thing.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

This saw doesn’t really allow that.

[@rinardman]

@@TractorTimewithTim Then the manufacturer needs to redesign the saw.

[@timheyboer4786]

Try making the first cut on a big branch further out, then make a second clean cut closer

[@Cinder2008]

@@timheyboer4786 just like a professional! Those trees could look a lot better.

[@cwolf8841]

You used the "tube socket receiver" to mount the Limbsaw on the FEL forks? Did you use an inside spacer piece?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I used 2 of the receivers...one as a ‘backer’. That is all...no spacer. Works on 3”’or 4” forks. Might be nice to have a shim along the side for 3” forks.

[@cwolf8841]

@@TractorTimewithTim Thanks. I see that now .......so in theory, you could fabricate a backer plate to mount the "tube socket receiver" on forks. Might be interesting to see the mounting process and decisions. Cheers.

[@KevinBenecke]

That saw looks like a nice tool. But I feel it would be more useful if it had a rotate function so you could rotate the bar onto it's side if you want to saw a tree up high. It would be also nice if it could have a telescopic function.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep. Would be nice ...but would add lots of cost and weight. For example, the ‘mini clip’ from Precision has those features, and is $5000.

[@TallTexasGMan]

Are you able to undercut a limb with the saw and then finish cut from top? I imagine the saw would perform a bit better with a quality bar and chain from Oregon Saws too. No need for anti-kickback on that.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

No.

[@TallTexasGMan]

@@TractorTimewithTim Well that is sad. Hard to do finish work and protect the tree from splitting.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Well, for this application, it doesn’t really matter. Please understand that the alternative approach for fencerow limb management is a backhoe or excavator arm...whacking the branches and knocking them down. That is how my family does it. I think we might have even shown that once. This way is much cleaner than THAT approach. Also, another commenter mentioned cutting twice...once a foot or two away to get rid of the heavy weight, then closer for a finish cut.

[@charleslong3730]

Thats amazing good job

[@jddriver9565]

Would be nice to see Kenton making hay in the summer.:)

[@jamesjohnson6239]

Lots of good firewood there fellas

[@jefft.7584]

Looks like something one could get hurt using. Plan on hearing from, Dewey, Cheatem & Howe.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Not really. It is further in front that it might appear. Even the time I had the beach hit the tractor, it fell and rolled to the tractor.