Could Not Get The Job Done! John Deere 3046r Struggles To Move Rocks

Our friend Tom wanted large rocks moved from his old house to his new home, Tractor Time with Tim uses the John Deere 3046R to attempt to lift the rocks to our trailer.
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[@rlwdaman1]

Ahh youth..... Anyone that wants rocks in their yard obviously doesn't make ease of mowing or less weed eating a priority in life. My dream is to make my 6 acres of old farm field completely smooth and obstacle free!

[@FrostyTheSnowman12321]

I’m on 5 acres and I want MORE rock! 🪨 I’m a Landscaper / Hardscaper / Aquascaper / Designer & Installer by Trade. . . But I also do the “Small Farming” / Homesteading thing, PERMACULTURE, as well as LANDSCAPING / BEAUTIFYING the property! I can always enhance it! I wanna landscape it out and have it functional with the permaculture ALWAYS in mind! I’m mixing it ALLLLL into ONE ☝🏽 on my property! Whats a little more weedeating if it LOOKS better!? Or serves a better practical purpose!?? Like rocks stopping people from being able to “accidentally” back into your beautiful GRASS! “Created Natural Areas”. . . Accent Features, Etc. I’m one of those “STAY OFF MY GRASS” 🪧 typa guys, and only 34 yo! But it adds LOTS of CHARACTER to your lawn / landscape! Sounds to me, and please don’t get offended it’s just my observation & YOU’LL know the truth about yourself deep down inside; that you’re a little lazy and don’t TRULY enjoy THE WHOLE PACKAGE of getting out there! You just wanna cut grass and go inside it seems. You WANT it to go “smoothly” but MY FRIEND, THAT’S JUST NOT HOW LIFE IS! Learn to ADAPT and work WITH nature and not against it, basically work what you got and work around things and incorporate it into your plan or design. I LOVE being in my yard doing another project! I wish I could just take off work for about 2-3 years and focus STRICTLY on building my property to what I’ve always dreamt it to be! (It was my childhood home, inherited by me from my Father) 🙏🏽 RIP 🪦 And gonna bring my Dad back here to be buried once I get the County Approval. GIVE ME MORE ROCKS!!!!! I can ALWAYS find another project involving rock, gravel, boulders, sand, soil, dirt, etc. I hate how EXPENSIVE they’ve become trying to buy it even at a discount “landscapers price”. . . They charge an arm and leg these days for NATURE / NATURAL MATERIALS that they’ve likely “stolen off the land” anyways. I’m looking at doing about a 25’ - 30’ x 20’ - 25’ Water Feature in next couple - few months and looking for some nice “clean” rock as we speak! 😅 Everyone’s purpose is different! But if your dream is to have yours completely flat then DO IT!!!!! It’s you spending your life in that yard so do whatever it is that makes YOU comfortable / satisfied / feeling @ home / etc. I want LARGE PATCHES of grass but don’t want my entire 5 acres grass either! I love my trees! Even now looking back at it wish I didn’t cut AS MANY trees down! My Dad would always get on me about “cutting my (meaning his) trees down” 😅 He didn’t want me cutting any and I was going through there cutting out all the bad stuff! Pines, Poplars, & Sweet Gums.

[@FelipeColby]

Tom! Great to see him again outside of ICOM! That video with the sun and the trees was picture worthy, very cool.

[@Kcolby47]

I hope their new place works out well for Toms family. Sounds like they have some neat plans and room to grow for the future. Great job on “fork handling” those boulders to their new “forever” home. Blessings.

[@HomesteadingwithKevin]

Just an idea on the larger rocks you could’ve used a tow strap around it an drug it over to the trailer then use the winch on the trailer to drag them up then dragged them off but really bobcat or luhll would’ve probably worked.

[@m9ovich785]

Thanks Guys. You probably would have been able to pick up the bigger rocks by taking off the forks and slinging directly under the Loader frame. Just have to be conscious of them being closer to the Tractor... I had a 2" piece of Pink foam board on Mine.

[@artillerybuff2000]

You've got mad tractor skills Tim, I thought for sure you were going to hit the wall of the house with either a fork or a rock. Impressive!

[@bobkelly5254]

love these types of videos. I watch all of them but love these types

[@Not_So_Weird_in_Austin]

Out takes are always appreciated

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Rarely have one…I don’t make mistakes! (Just joking!!!!) ….more mistakes than I care to show!!!

[@kevingebert4316]

Those rocks would look nice landscaped around yer pond with some flowers, etc... Glad you got some content this am. Slow morning in the IT world :)

[@LeoSharkey]

I'm in Massachusetts and move large rocks all the time, with a little trick. You can "roll" the rocks end over end to get across a yard. You might even be able to run it right up the ramp of your trailer. I moved a 2,000 lb rock 150 feet across part of my yard going end over end with a 2038r and my bucket.

[@donaldstrishock3923]

That Poor little Tractor got tortured. The Loader bucket HAS to be "Tweeked". The good thing about the 1,2,&3 series ( for the most cases,E series especially ) they are EXTREMELY "light" on their ability to Lift anthing with the Loader.( it saves the Tractor & the user). I am AMAZED they can lift "anthing"... The JD lift cylinders are so "rinky-dinky" small. The John-Deere's are the nicest looking Tractors out there. Remember: Easy does it. Sometimes ya just "NEED a Bigger Tractor".

[@frankmoreau8847]

Nice work in getting the rocks moved. Rocks give landscape character, Many of the erratics we have around here are just a bit large to be moving. Balance Rock near Omak is one. It's amazing, some of the rocks are transported hundreds of miles.

[@joelhenderson5404]

Good job guys. Tim we put those kinda rocks in a wash down here in Oklahoma not in the yard to mow around lol! God bless.

[@melmcclaine1277]

I grew up,raised my children and had a residential plumbing heating and electrical repair business for 44 years in the Lebanon area. I live east of Louisville now but return often to Lebanon. Swimming pools sound good on a hot summer day..

[@photocontrol]

Great job moving the rocks! I had a couple big rocks that I wanted to bring from another property, but couldn't lift them high enough with my tractor to get them on the trailer.

[@dorothygroulx1352]

Love this video 👍

[@floydferguson5366]

Great video!

[@CliffsideStables]

Put that ending in a collection of “Timisms”! 😇😜😎 Tim in northern TN

[@macdawg6403]

Nice Vid!

[@jddriver9565]

As farmer/farmkid it is sooo sad to see all that waste of farmland. :/ And I tought its bad in germany....but it does not seem to be better in the US either.:( Iam pretty sure you guys think the same way...

[@jccorder1]

I really liked the 3320 I had for 11 years, but ultimately wanted more lift capacity and got a cab Kioti DK4710. It has a good bit more capacity but I still find things that are too heavy.

[@twobrotherskayaking4736]

I have loaded pallets of cut logs (about 16" length pieces by as much as 30" dia with four to six pieces on a pallet depending on the size of the pallet for splitting firewood) and could only get them up about a foot with my 2018 JD2025r gen2. So, I have my daughter lift up on the front of the pallet and it works to get it high enough to pull up next to the splitter. Then we only have to roll the cut logs onto the splitter and have at it. She says it make her feel like superwoman!!

[@Itsa_Mea]

Tim, if you think of it next time you're lifting right at the limit, while pulling back on the bucket lever also lift up your 3 point. Both my New Hollands will give the bucket a boost and lift past that weight limit. I'm curious if it works on your Deere machines.

[@shanesherwood343]

I have used my 3033r to build natural retaining walls with rocks from my land I have on several occasions been able to roll the rocks when I couldn’t lift it

[@ralphjelomono1066]

Nice rock moving Tim. Picking up smooth things with forks is harder than it looks. Guess Johnny 5 will need to get the rally big ones

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

I can't believe that you, as the professional that you are, went out to a job like that without a weight bucket. I've moved trees, rocks, boulders, and cast iron salt vats, and have proved to myself time and again, that wheel weights and quick hitch is not enough rear weight. I need the weight bucket for any serious lifting with my 32 HP compact JD 4310.

[@GrampysTractor]

We love our rocks too. He needs to piick them up every couple of years to keep them from sinking into the soil too far. I do that when I have mulch to throw under the rocks.

[@GregBrown-ei4lf]

Anything you can up even couple of inches, you should be able to run up the ramp. Good luck

[@ccswede]

You are reminding us of Pet Rocks.

[@happyrocklawncareandsnowre2141]

Looks good !! I'm just curious, though, would have the mini excavator lifted them better. Or what is its lift capacity?

[@scottprimrose6966]

Sure love to have Tom's job. He must make a bundle.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

You would be surprised.

[@scottprimrose6966]

LOL Most likely. @@TractorTimewithTim

[@stephenperich7116]

Rear pallet forks lift more. You can lift from the tips of the forks and tilt to increase height. Roll the rock up the ramp. Phone a friend. You can do it!

[@corymouton9383]

What is the loader lift capacity on the 3046R?

[@PeterGrace2013]

I live in a community called Ringing Rocks, which has a boulder field that people can hit with hammers and the boulders ring. Those same rocks and boulders are hiding just a foot or so underneath my topsoil as well. If people want big rocks, come on down!

[@scottprimrose6966]

Tom must be a doctor, lawyer or an indian chief or all three ! LOL

[@barelystablefarm7151]

Hey Tim at the new property the tower I see in the background is that the same one behind your place?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

No

[@NotMuchHere]

sorry ... wrong title ... should be :This episode ROCKS!:

[@JB-171]

Stonehenge!😂

[@indymark4064]

Check your excavator specs, it might be able to lift the big ones using straps and or chains.

[@andrewevans1519]

This has been the second time ive been unsubscribed from your channel il keep checking if stop seeing your videos

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for continuing to check!

[@andrewevans1519]

@@TractorTimewithTim Yep don’t wanna miss any of your videos Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and your family

[@brianhillis3701]

I'm still subscribed, notifications are on, not getting them though. I have to keep checking.

[@dave.lawrence.3894]

Have a blessed 2024...🎉🎉🎉🎉🍔🍔🍔🍔🌭🌭

[@brucealvarez9263]

Given the massive development going in right next to your house, I wonder just how much they are gaining moving to that side of town. How long before a similar sized development lands next door to him? Interesting how we are all different. I have no interest in random rocks on my property.

[@ronaldayers6661]

I recently rented a 3032r with loader and thought the tractor itself was wonderful. And after 3 days and 25 hrs later the only complaint I found myself having was the lack of hydraulic pressure to the loader. With a tractor that frame size the hydraulics were pitifully underpowered.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

There is no 3032r

[@michaeloglesby7866]

I bought a 3043D and it will not lift a tote of firewood. I have looked at purchasing larger lift cylinders from hydros plus but I don’t want to void my warranty. Tim what can you tell me about increasing the lift cylinder bore size ?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

@@michaeloglesby7866 I think you need a larger tractor.

[@michaeloglesby7866]

@@TractorTimewithTim I have been looking at 4 series or possibly a Kubota

[@TractorTimewithTim]

@@michaeloglesby7866we have some 4066r vs L6060 comparison evaluation. Not in depth, but a good place to start.

[@texillini1]

People like rocks because they are unique and not found everywhere. I believe they can be costly to buy. I was wondering how you were going to get them off the trailer as you didn’t have the ground to dig into to get underneath them. I would’ve thought you would’ve set them on pallets on the trailer.

[@halsnyder296]

We have rocks a D9 had trouble moving. Want them?

[@BryanMakesThings]

should have used a chain or a strap to help keep the rocks on the forks

[@richardstevens3461]

And the new owner goes.. so that's where the rocks went!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I thought it was clear…the house will be (or has been) demolished.

[@wademizelle3433]

You should have used Johnny 5; thanks enjoy them all. Bible Verses are great

[@Skynet-1]

How the heck did you secure the rocks to the trailer?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I didn’t .

[@Pinehollowmechanical]

It’s sickening the amount of land I have been seeing in my opinion being destroyed for development

[@tractortyme]

Should have brought the 5075E

[@jessebattles8112]

Why didn’t you use the 5075E

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Nearly impossible. If you thought through the logistics, you would get it. Hint. 5075e is a FULL LOAD for my trailer by itself.

[@jakeschisler7525]

I see a candidate for a tractor

[@ronniecline30]

Wonder why 😂

[@Manoffire260]

Isn’t a rock (or most landscape items) permanent to the house during a home sale? I hope he wrote removing those into his sales contract…

[@TractorTimewithTim]

The house is being destroyed for new business and other development.

[@HarrietsChariot]

@@TractorTimewithTim Ah, I was wondering if that was the case since it looked like they had stopped trimming weeds around the house.

[@steveweyers8394]

Are you ever concerned about hitting a non located utility or private utility?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Not moving rocks like this.

[@tyrrellroach5872]

This heavy work really is best done by a skid loader. Unlike a tractor a skid loader that is rated for 3000 lbs it will lift a 3000 lb pallet. A tractor not so much. A tractor rated for 1000 lbs will only lift that if it in the back of the bucket

[@musicgroopie1]

Never understood why John Deere uses less metal in their tractors which reduces fel weight capacity. I'm buying a Branson 36 HP ,5300 lb tractor with a fel capable of 2700 lbs max height. John Deere better get their compact tractors up to par with the competition, especially for the premium price they demand

[@TractorTimewithTim]

…but they are still in business.

[@musicgroopie1]

@@TractorTimewithTim compact tractors is not their financial base. One million dollar tractors and combines is why John Deere is successful. I grew up with a love for John Deere but as far as compacts go I believe their are way better choices for a lot less money. I was looking at the 4 series but 40 to 50 grand for a small tractor seems crazy to me but I'm not a guy with money pouring out my pockets.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

@@musicgroopie1look at Jd’s financials. They get a significant portion of their revenue from compact tractors. There are cheaper…not better

[@mattwright5325]

You come to my house and take my rocks. I got two of them that are the size of a Prius.

[@chadbinette3201]

Never seen someone so excited about rocks, especially when you let weeds and grass grow up and cover the rocks? Personally I ripped out every bush and obstacle in my yard so I can just mow and not worry about weed whacking and trimming. Time is money and short on both haha

[@TractorTimewithTim]

He had sold this house…hence the weeds growing up…and the buyer bulldozed the house after purchase. So no one cared about the weeds.

[@stellaelectric1]

you want to bring rocks with you??? apparently you are not from New England

[@bigjimflying7195]

The 048 would’ve been better for this job.

[@ronaldcamp6757]

She was not done humiliating you. She has a lot more years to do that since she is married to you!

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Appears a major change to your beautiful surroundings will forever change the area SMH

[@Itsa_Mea]

My man needs a tractor! 😊 Second thought, every man needs a tractor. Or two.

[@jesselyall7519]

Said u couldn't lift it on the trailer high enough. Why didn't u just drive it up the ramps on the trailer. That's what I do with my tractor when it won't lift high enough

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Uh, I DID. Clearly showed in the video why I could not do that with this one.

[@janskoropinski10]

Finding something that a tractor won’t lift is not a failure. It is a fact.

[@roadstar92220]

He wants rocks ? Really ?

[@FlyingAceAV8B]

Not a rock measuring contest but I think my Mahindra 1635 can lift these with the weight of a grapple no less. I moved some for a job a while back.