Climbing Our New 132 Foot Silo

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[@waynerichardson930]

What I find amazing about farming, and other business, is the way things were done 50 years ago was mocked for newer technologies and practices. Then after a period of time new methods get discovered which are just the older practices that have been repackaged. Growing up on a dairy farm in Vermont in the mid to late 60's we always crimped our hay when it was mowed to help speed up the drying.

[@joeykuiperij4806]

Yeah and we where the unloaders kliming up the silo every day

[@scottrayhons2537]

You just learning to write?

[@oldfarmer4700]

@@joeykuiperij4806yes sir. Can’t imagine how many tons of silage got tossed out the silo by hand on our farm. We also had small wagons that were unloaded from the rear and we had to stand at the back and rake the silage out on a short chain apron that fed the blower and that was belt driven. Took us a week of solid work to fill a 20 by 60 foot silo. Then do it again for the one that stood right next to it. Lot or work and good food and the neighbors helping out.

[@karenzimmerman2235]

The best way to store silage and haylage is in a tower silo ask a good cattle feed consultant

[@TowMater603]

Sitting on top scares the shit outta me and i'm not even there ! OMG

[@pmccoy8924]

Nope nope nope nope. Even with a harness would be daunting. Imagine doing that every single day. Much respect to those masons.

[@billupstateny9151]

My silos would be 30 ft tall max, guess I'd have a silo for ea. Cow.

[@Trapper_Creek_2024]

You need two more things for your silos - a safety harness, and a fireman’s pole so you can get down quicker and easier. Man, that’s a long way up there!!! (I couldn’t even look at my screen when you were way up there!! Heights totally freak me out 😂) I remember that wagon! You cleaned it off for a hay rack ride one night in October about 3 years ago.

[@diamondjim7560]

Agree wholeheartedly with you. Eric is a young man today, but years ahead that youthful vigor isn’t quite what it was. (Believe me, I know. 😕). Farming is already a dangerous occupation. Farmers have to take extra precautions and 120 feet in the air has unquestionable risks.

[@shopshop144]

Just figure out a way to slide down that 8" metal pipe, the one with the collars every 10 or 12'!

[@brucehansen7949]

​@@shopshop144you'll live a lot longer if you just climb down. Which is way easier than climbing up. A firepole would be suicide

[@brucehansen7949]

I'm the guy who gets called when your steel pipe blows a hole at the elbow at the top, should use a double lined elbow steel and poly it'll last wayyyy longer

[@brucejohnson412]

Wow give Gracie an extra treat. She did a great job backing the truck back! 😁

[@trey1531]

she's all ears

[@bravezelgius]

When you get your unloader and winch installed, you could drop the unloader to the floor (or close to it) and put some tape or some kind of marker on the winch cable at that point so you know you're at the bottom.

[@jazzerbyte]

I like the idea of reducing all problems into solvable chunks: "It's just four 30-foot silos"!

[@jacobmuhlenkamp677]

Highly recomend the services door being in the 2nd ring from the bottom. An auger for the unloader can be slid in directly off the bed of the pickup truck, and silo doesnt need to be completely empty

[@thr8061]

When I was a young lad, my dad had a John Deere sicklebar mower, a New Idea pull type crimper and a John Deere rake. When he upgraded to use a mo/co, he kept the mower for trimming and also the crimper. We chopped all our 1st & 3rd crop for the silo but baled the 2nd crop. I would cut the hay with the mo/co one morning and then that afternoon, I'd hit it again with the crimper. That hay was very green, but very dry the next day. It made great hay bales.

[@drogomyslrad]

Add fall arrestor, especially in this concrete chute. I'm not expert but maybe some At Height Blocker tool or climbing rope grab stopper and tensioned rope at side of chute.

[@motel581]

Man it makes me so happy to see dairy’s and farms growing like this! Awesome Eric can’t wait to see it full

[@xlandros]

Excellent video! Enjoyed the explanation on why you went with a tall, rather than wide silo. Plus all that climbing is sure to keep you fit. Can’t wait to see three massive silos standing side by side!👍👍

[@dougdiplacido2406]

The new silo is amazing. Upgrading to the steel feed pipe will pay for itself in time. A wise choice. Thanks for the view from the top. Also thanks for the lesson on why you chose the size silo that you did.v How much feed will fit in the silo compared to one bunker. When you get older you can teach your son to climb lol. A lot of nice features built into that silo. Very impressive. Great video and thanks.

[@wayneburnett8532]

I think that silo is safer than a man lift that goes 160 feet in the air. That's a scary feeling!! But hey now u got a good view of ur farm!

[@jdschini]

Thank you for a detailed tour of the new super silo! I am looking forward to when you fill it and put it into action. It was nice to meet Gracie too. Have a blessed weekend!

[@rodneysmith5799]

I bet your dad is really proud of you the way you work around your farm and climbing that silo is much respect and eventually as time goes on your kids will turn into adults and they can climb the silos and you can be the proud father. great job Eric

[@nusbaumtanner]

I really appreciate the detail you go into when discussing the different decisions, plans, and thought processes about what you do. Its enjoyable to hear and see not just what you do and how you do it, but why as well.

[@farmfishandfreedom2933]

I’m excited to see this robot.

[@farmboy5622]

WOW!!! When you got towards the top, and at the top of the silo,.....my head area and heart area of my body, were starting to give me fits, even though I am sitting in a chair looking at my computer screen. It is amazing how the body reacts to certain things.

[@peterhejny363]

I always used a hooded jacket going up those silos. Keep the dust from going down your back. Lol In 10 yo 15 yrs you'll have kids to climb for you.

[@dougrennie9123]

We have a poured 24x108. A feature that ours has that I really like is doors every 8' on the outside of the silo so you don't have to climb the dirty chute to move the silo unloader door or do any maintenance. I really like that quality of the doors on your silo!

[@dogyerf21]

what a view! very cool silo. I was getting nervous watching from that height.

[@user-ci1se3ix8j]

Great videos Eric, they show how much knowledge and hard work is required even with today's automation. I guess they must have improved blower performance since the 1970s when we filled a 20 X 80 Harvestore silo, no way our 1970's blower gone another 50 feet.

[@MorganOtt-ne1qj]

Door on the other side for access to replace parts. Those things NEVER need parts when they are at the bottom - they only break about halfway up. I've slung augers through the top hole, and ratcheted motors up the chute. And the silos were half the height. Great video, and beautiful views from the top!👍👍

[@Dan-qy1rg]

I worked at a plant that had 60 and 80 foot silo's, wasn't a fan of going up. I think those silo's are nice, but I'm glad I don't have to climb them, leave it to young folks like you to do that. Good luck and stay safe, thanks for sharing, have a great weekend!

[@glendonrohrer5156]

You need to put a camera up in the top for when your filling it. We done that in a silo and it is alsome you can wait till there right at full and climb them one time to finish filling them your done. Saves a lot of climbing to see howl full they are

[@10thgenerationdairyman61]

That's the plan thanks

[@SomedayTooPulling]

Lol, 100% I just mentioned this then saw this comment.

[@stromxtc2033]

Listening to you about the crimper...You and your dad have never locked yourself into one way of doing things. I think this has been the key to your success. Looks like spring is in full swing. 👍

[@dankification]

Eric you should smooth out the floor of the silo and put a layer of gravel just so the juices have some drainage

[@CigaretteSmokingGuy]

I'm heading to Gettysberg for the first time (I'm from Australia) and I'm very excited to see the sort of country you're farming. Southern Pennsylvania seems like a real piece of heaven.

[@brentreid7031]

Well I'm away to lay down and have a rest after watching you make your climb.

[@michaelc.3812]

Eric, this silo project is amazing! I know it’s going to save the farm in labor and cost, but what a joy to watch this being built! I’m looking forward to seeing next two silos being built and watching how you make it all work. Very cool, thank you.

[@DallasLL]

You remind me of my FFA teacher, he explained things so perfectly, and took time to take interest any everything farming, you would have made a great mentor to FFA students ❤

[@littleglasshouse5797]

Fascinating! Thanks for the tour and explanations.

[@steveneal2706]

Awesome video. Love the silo. I hope you and dad get alot of use out of it. Be safe and thank you buddy

[@peterhejny363]

Love those doors our poured silo the doors hooked on a ring so you had to move the door up to replace the one you tookout, Then the top door was on the unloader and that one replaced the bottom door when it got empty. The good old days of farming

[@patrickdorsey1404]

Appreciate watching the progression, the tour, and thinking that went into the silo project. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelc.3812]

I’m an engineer (EE), and I’m fascinated with the move toward automation and robotics. It seems to make sense, and with the demand for labor, it is the right decision. Best to your family. God bless.

[@SuperFourwinns]

I am just proud to watch your video's. You two are not only great farmers but a great father and son combo. Great work guys..........................

[@magpie5710]

Great explanation of the set up and the what's up Eric as always. Have to admit that is high up. Will look forward to some more of the great views you'll give from way up there. All the best to you and yours.

[@johnhaneke8708]

Amazing video watching you climb up 132 feet. Glad you have the platforms every 30 feet. Stay safe, my brother! 😳

[@bazabal1]

Congratulations Eric! I can't wait to see the end of this project. I like the fact that you pointed out about the height of the silos versus the future of the dary farm. You should also point out the automatization of feed and how that is going to have a future impact on your farm. Keep up the great work. I would like to see a colab with regular car reviews. Those guys are local Penn car guys who review all sorts of things.

[@petelamps6055]

That’s a huge silo, careful climbing that mate

[@user-po6mp1uf9m]

Lease space on silo for Cellular and radio transmission make big bucks

[@oliviafrost1808]

Great video Eric. Really good explanation of the silo and why it is like it is, and oh what a view!

[@RiDankulous]

It is great to see the inside and ladder as well as silo top. If you climbed that silo 3 times a week for exercise you'd have awesome leg muscles after a few months to a year. By the way, you probably already have well developed leg muscles from doing farm work, though.

[@tractorsold1]

When filling a 60 ft silo, I used to climb it 4 or 5 times a day, especially if we thought it was getting near full. Not so hard when you're young enough.

[@SAB_Agri]

Cracking video and be safe climbing the tower Eric 🤙🤙👍👍

[@TexasGTO]

10:22 If you were, you wouldn't be up there. lol Healthy respect is always good when we're talking about dangerous stuff 😂🤣

[@rearlt]

Great video Eric. So excited for the first crop to go in. Terrific views too. What a blessing!

[@misterhipster9509]

Go all the way, elevator for the win.

[@fergaliciatractor2545]

Very interesting, great work and very well explained in all your videos. Since Spain, those silos are not used here and they seem very practical to me. Thanks to you I have understood how they work. I would recommend using a harness to climb at those heights. all the best

[@bryanhubner9848]

Great video and explanation for some of your decision making process. I agree with another post I always get a bit jittery when you and other guys have the camera at the top with you. Not sure why bc I never had issues climbing them or heights in general but I seriously have to look away for a second 😂😂

[@d2ndborn]

After a few more climbs, next time you play ball you will be able to jump over the basket.

[@codymoffatt1281]

I could NEVER EVER climb that silo, my cows would starve. 😮 I was scared just watching you up there!!!

[@davidkimmel4216]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and insights. Doing a great job explaining everything. 😊

[@matthewcantarella5618]

Congrats. Happy for you and the farm.

[@cowgirl8978]

I got the shakes just looking through your camera with you, climbing that silo and getting to the top made my whole body tingle with nervousness just be careful

[@robertdouglas4130]

Gave me the chills just watching you climb the silo.

[@lstone.09]

Another awesome video. Thanks Eric for sharing. Years ago i didn't mind heights. The Dr's have told me i can't do them anymore. 🚜🚜🚜

[@asquithmainlines699]

That is a very impressive structure. Do you know what the total concrete yardage was ? I was worried about the climb, I have climbed a lot of communication towers but once I saw the safety cage and the rest points I guess it is no different. I would consider a body harness and a safety belt though. I had a girlfriend that worked in Fire Lookout Towers one day on the way up she started to feel faint and blacked out. Her harness and radio saved her life as when she came to she was upside down and could not right herself.

[@xlandros]

I wish more farmers would use safety equipment for climbing silos, and walking in grain bins. Climbing that height gets the heart pumping, and you never know what could happen.

[@boomer9900]

That's a nice new silo, congrats.

[@jamesmisener3006]

To me all the jobs you do and the hours you work are normal, but climbing the silos is the job I'd do anything to avoid. I understand what your doing, and good on ya for doing it. Your farm will prosper for all the wise moves now into the future. Jack's future. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@malidene]

that is a high silo, safety harness would be nice with a clip so that if you slip you only fail a small bit.

[@tinamarie1221]

Wow! I give you double thumbs up for climbing that silo, so brave. I'm sitting here watching your video and I can feel myself shaking. Omg. I can't even get on a step stool without shaking.

[@ChrisMosso-kw6to]

Always like when you mention Lancaster county. I live in Lancaster city and watch a lot of farmer you tube vids . It nice knowing you’re close by.

[@williammerry4746]

I am speechless and shaky. Outstanding report. You have done your homework as usual. You produce outstanding videos, I expect you will have 500K viewers before long. God bless and watch over you.

[@jonplante7589]

Very cool. I can’t do heights like that! Freaked me out watching you up there. Great video. Can’t wait to watch you fill it.

[@motor2of7]

I’m glad your safety railings are in better shape than Cornstar Farms!

[@douglaskleinjans4232]

I was hoping you had a sprite once you got to the TOP ! LOL

[@BlazeDuskdreamer]

Nice view! And echo when empty. Looks like a nice silo. Loved seeng Gracie.

[@larrymccandless8723]

Dude, Just watching this makes my gut flutter... I hate heights...

[@jox4mohya]

That Silo Echo!!!!!! 🙌🏽👏🏽

[@Dj-zz]

Another great educational video Eric. On your last video I made the comment “please tell me that you will be using a safety harness when climbing the silo” When I watched you climb this silo (no safety harness or tied in) I was almost hyperventilating & was sweating a bit from nervousness. Your young, healthy & strong. Having said that you could get a cramp, have a grip slip etc. etc.. It’s none of my business to tell you how to live your life, Here comes the BUT, I encourage you to properly use a safety harness when climbing that beast. Wishing you continued success.

[@stevebiddle8912]

WOW!! That silo is massive. Can’t wait to see it being filled.

[@JDHood]

One thing you should have no worries about with that silo -- no one's going to steal it!

[@juanr.moreno9385]

Wow. That’s an impressive view. I’ll tell you this going up that ladder it’s not in my bucket list. Congrats Erick and family. God bless you guys.

[@tonyreich2166]

I was shacking when you showed us the top! Lol😂

[@geraldraber4375]

A big LED lighted star on top of the silo would be neat. My neighbor did that.

[@broncobill1104]

I'll never forget my first time climbing our tallest silo, 70', dad told me to carry the shovel with... And this was when i was like fifteen and no cage on the ladder outside filling hi moisture corn. Holy crap that was scary. A lot of faith in your equipment being solid and i can only imagine it being basically twice as tall with your setup. Really awesome details you give about the reality of how it works. God bless

[@donnamullins2089]

Well built and designed silo. I would not want to climb, but you do you. Hope your farm equipment sold. Thanks for the beautiful views.

[@donharper7759]

High quality feed in the dairy business results more milk production more profit! Go big or go home👍

[@charleslynch7274]

So kool can't wait to see the silo in action!

[@fintan3563]

That’s one heck of a tall silo! Beautiful view, but man that too high for me.

[@dougblasberg8244]

Thats a big hole to fill with feed. It will serve you well. The only issue i noticed is it looks like the nuilders positioned one of the legs for the hexapod right in the roof access hole. Maybe i was seeing it wrong. That could hinder access, especially if you ever have to relpace an auger at a time when the silo isnt empty and it has to go up over the top to get in. There will eventually be a time when youll have a mojor breakdown when the silo isn't empty. I cut a hole in a steel chute and stood on the feedroom roof the get an auger out and back in when the silo was 15 feet from bei g empty once. But there's no cutting holes in your cement chute. Excited to follow along and see the project progress.

[@TheNyxEline]

hands down the cleanest reverb ive heard i want to sing in there!

[@claudelory1473]

Eric. Congratulations a compleated job. I a happy for you. God Bless you. Happy Easter to you Eric. Blessings to you. Claude

[@phyllishalley8972]

Well I give you kudos for climbing that thing......😮🎉 When u were up on the top showing down.....I got a little sick to my stomach!🤢🫨 God bless you and stay SAFE!!🙏❤️🇺🇲

[@MichaelHolloway]

excellent production. looking forward to the robot! :)

[@vicchiapetta4166]

I am going to Pray for your safety tonight!! Climbing those Silos is a very dangerous proposition!! Please be careful, especially your Dad , He is around my age and I wouldn’t even consider climbing that high!! God Bless You wonderful people!!

[@DanielProsek-xw6dg]

That will make cropping simple and with vector life on dairy will be easier all the best can't wait see in action

[@davidcantu824]

❤ YOU ERIC ❤

[@irvenrathburn9421]

Everything looks nice, I can't wait to see everything in action.

[@geoffrohrer7807]

Haha thanks for the shout out. Climbing that will keep you young.

[@MorganOtt-ne1qj]

Or make you age faster... 😮

[@geoffrohrer7807]

We have 2 120’ and 2 132’ silos. Keeps me in shape that’s for sure

[@MorganOtt-ne1qj]

@@geoffrohrer7807 I tip my hat to you! Every time we would start filling silo's (45-65 footers), I would be up half the night for a week dealing with leg cramps. But I was the only one that would climb em, open ladder and no cages. I actually walked around the top of a 45' one, no harness, to get to the fill pipe. Won't do it now, the 4" width only looks 1/4 size!

[@ronriehle1337]

Just remember - if the climb gets tougher as you get older you may want to put a pulley on top and hang counter weights outside the chute or the cage. Latch the cable to your harness when climbing and hook it when you get to the needed height and /or when you get to the bottom. Add second connector to latch off before releasing from your harness. (something to keep in mind).I heard some have done it and as you get older (and bigger) you may need to do it later.

[@jessepfeifer2814]

I’d be crapping my pants. Ain’t no way I’d climb that without a safety harness.

[@SomedayTooPulling]

Highly recommended a camera system placed at the roof access door. You can see the unloader being raised in preparation for filling, and see how full while filling. Eliminates time climbing and reduces risk. Seen a few setups using repurposed backup cameras or seed tedder cameras.

[@randaloopy]

I've climbed tall silos a hundred times but I still feel queasy watching you. 😀 Be safe brother!

[@shealy265]

It will be an interesting discussion on silo height in 25 years. Knees, back shoulders might have some alternate thoughts.

[@10thgenerationdairyman61]

Thats when I need young guys around to help

[@maryleahy9298]

5 10

[@brianluehmann2214]

Hey Eric the silo looks awesome. I like how your going to have a enloader that is going to have a pod on top when your filling it so it can spread the feed around when filling. We have one in our silo it is a Jamesway worked well. Once you get all 3 of those silo's up you could put a observation deck on top for the views and sell tickets lol. Have a good one.

[@dgortner]

It is amazing how small the older silos are, and I used to think they were big. Do you have to worry about lightening strikes?

[@mr.notsure9679]

Getting set up for success and success of 11th generation dairyman. As long as I've been watching you still haven't shown the top secret chocolate milk cows. As many dairy farmers there are out there they are really good at keeping their chocolate milk cows on the down low.

[@franciscosandiego3026]

That looks really tall brother from the imperial county California 👍🇺🇲