Mowing Trails through the woods and testing our new Brush Cutter

[@trwsandford]

Evan, I was just thinking the other day about how much improvement you have made on that land of yours. Its inspirational really. What a paradise you have made!

[@bpdp379]

His house is still my favorite build series on YT…

[@thaddeustroyer]

Evan, I think it is an unwritten rule(at least for me anyway) that when you are mowing through the woods, driving through woods, moving material next to your house, or whatever general job you are doing with your tractor and hit a tree or post or wall etc... that you holler "TREE, POST or WALL!" When it happens, as long as you yell it out, you are not held responsible for damages! 😂😂😂 Im so glad i am not the only person who has learned this growing up. 😊 Also, talking to and for our animals is required when you have a farm, so glad to see you do that as well. By the way, your cow loves you so very much. IMO, i think her helping you was one of your better videos, i loved it. Keep up thw great work.

[@jdschini]

Looks like you made smart investment for a well made accessory to get more use out of your smaller tractor.

[@doncc6080]

Evan seeing the thorns etc. I advise eye protection in the woods.

[@daningrim475]

Nice investment--I see a real benefit from getting access to your property and ready to use firewood.

[@philstocks7859]

Depending on the size of a washout, by placing an old large round bale in the lower end of the washout, you would be amazed at how quickly the washout will fill in. Give it a try. You might be pleasantly surprised.

[@donaldstrishock3923]

Evan, you are my "Hero". ( although you had the perfect oppertunity, to Show) ;you Hooked up & RAN a rear 3 point Implement with ZERO "Quickly-Hitchys" of ANY sort!!Thank you Sir for the Excelent vidio and happy safe tractoring.Best wishes with all your endeavours.

[@teenagefarmer]

Looks like the brush cutter works very well with that setup! So Close to 150k subscribers! Keep it up!

[@joerodrigues3816]

Mate I really hope you all had a great Christmas and wishing you all a great new year.

[@marymigliore3396]

You crack me up , TREE !! I love your videos , LOVE YOU GUYS !!!!! 🥰🥰

[@jamesschramm4739]

Hope ya'll had a 🌲WONDERFUL MERRY CHRISTMAS🌲 .............................

[@Julia_Teeker]

Tree! 😂😆

[@ShirleyWilliams-bg2lj]

Hello

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi.... Evan thanks you for showing your video homestead bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋 bye 👋👍👍👍

[@lorenmeyer5290]

That's a great size for that tractor!

[@garybannack1823]

You are definitely having too much fun.

[@d6joe]

You had some huge wood beams. Maybe build a bridge over the ditch to get the mower to that other part of the trail???

[@stevendarden5026]

YOU HAVE A TRACTOR WITH A LOADER, YOU CAN MOVE DIRT WITH IT TO MAKE THE TRAIL FOR THE TRACTOR TO GET OVER THE DITCH!

[@gckshea]

Excellent choice, Evan. IronCraft makes very tough gear.

[@tanneradams20]

Hey Evan! You could do a green clip on some of the forage you have stock piled. We do similar in the dairy industry all the time! Just mow it and haul it to em. Imagine it like a non fermented haylage. It’d definitely save you some hay and we know they’d love it. Not to mention it could be a fun little video

[@cathyblasco4497]

Thought the same. Mow, tedder, and haul.

[@--_DJ_--]

What would he use to pick it up efficiently? Just curious, not picking at the idea. I can't imagine the baler would appreciate soaking wet grass, and that is the only thing I can think of that he has to pick up grass.

[@tanneradams20]

@@--_DJ_-- rake it into a big windrow and use the grapple. The thing with green chop is you don’t want to get a lot. When I’ve done it it’s only for a day or two worth of feed at a time. Biggest difference is we actually use a chopper, imagine a giant lawn mower that’s pulled behind the tractor. Then that blows it into a wagon.

[@tanneradams20]

@@--_DJ_-- in his situation it would be more of an occasional treat rather than a replacement or supplement to hay.

[@drekfletch]

@@--_DJ_-- he could also just use a lawnmower with a bagger, if he has access to one.

[@stevejohnstonbaugh9171]

99% of people who operate brush cutters run them at "shave" position - which is wrong. So glad to see you make the adjustment back to factory. 6 to 8" is where you want to be for healthy native turf. Remember that when you want to knock the top off some undesirables in your pastures. Native grasses do not like to be shaved.

[@donaldstrishock3923]

Excellent Point. Keep my blades sharp also, just the Right thing to Do.

[@tylerappel1841]

Evan, you should consider taking the loaders off pf your tractors more regularly. It should only take about 5 minutes to take off and for putting back on. They cause alot of wear on your tractor when you are not needing them. Its also good to exercise doing so so when you need if off for a repair you know it can be done easily.

[@billbray8797]

Evan now you need a side by side for the new trails. It would also come in handy for use on the farm.

[@aaronvincent7558]

Even have ever thought about cleaning them places up and add that to your hay fields to make them bigger

[@athenarocar]

Cut some of the grass and pick it up with the grapple. See if the animals will eat it. I know a farmer that would cut 'winter' grass off a pasture he land leased because he couldn't move the flock of sheep 3 miles. They ate it and after they finished it he would go back and get more while waiting for the pasture he wanted to move them to recouped. Where there is a will there is a way. I would use the sickle bar mower. Take a swipe... And if they eat it take another swipe when you need it.

[@elvinirons5959]

Nothing like a brush hog if u own property, u can do so much mowing n cleaning up !!

[@dragonfarm2texas518]

I have had a LOT of "TREE" moments mowing in the woods and that cracked me up...Thanks for the giggle..needed that today

[@Steve-zs1ki]

Your place is looking really good. Merry Christmas

[@sixshooter4570]

Nice brush cutter, install a couple of guide whips on each side of your bucket so it'll help you avoid hitting trees with the bucket.

[@--_DJ_--]

Rookie poles on a tractor? A man's pride would likely prevent that from ever happening. :)

[@rogerr1296]

Totally agree with you on being willing to pay a little more to get something from a place you know will service what they sell. I got a Bad Boy brush cutter and box blade with my tractor and am very happy with them. They are made here in AR and is surprisingly very beefy stuff compared to what you get from most equipment manufactures. Unlike the grapple that I have (same as yours). lol....

[@tonymccuiston9039]

Keep thinking about the 2515 for the small areas, glad you did this video.

[@johngastineau653]

This made me think of the song "George George watch out for that tree". 🫣🫣🫣

[@garystlaske7703]

Always Entertaining. Thanks for another great Video Happy New Year 🎉

[@justinauman5438]

Evan I like your technique of keeping the bucket on and low to help prevent bigger chunks but having a loader on is a pain in the behind especially with trails but I really enjoy your videos especially with the tractors

[@jpeel2066]

Great little machine. All the best 🇬🇧.

[@markpriddy1]

Nice video.

[@frankwrogg2515]

I love the tree calls 😂😂

[@Dag12324]

looks like you have a few good dead trees to look around for mushrooms.

[@AmandaDoll-hi4dr]

Hi evin you have nice cows and calefs and bulls and sheep 🐑

[@randybutler4772]

Thank you for sharing.🐂

[@karlwagner6886]

A flale chopper and forage wagon you could chop the hay field a little at a time and feed off the wagon

[@DPW55]

Nice little trail set in the forest for your dear hunting ,???? Now we know why you want a trail cut , , ps get some rest during this December period , ,take care both ,

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

Tree! yep hit another one! funny! but none the less the brush hog done well thanks for sharing ECF

[@debbiethompson9029]

Nice addition

[@rare_wubbox360]

Interesting to see..; you kind of like the benefis that comes with a smaller tractor.. that makes two of us

[@stevestormssr5492]

What you need is a mulcher on the front and just Mulch all that undergrowth down in preparation for spring. It will Mulch trees, shrubs, vines, leaves and grass! Don't you have a cycle bar mower or something for cutting grass and hay? Cut the grass and take it back to the corals! That way you are grooming the field and feeding the animals at the same time!😊

[@thisismyway]

Hi Evan, Hi Rebecca! Happy New Year, you guys! Hey Rebecca, where are you, I don't see you Rebecca. Are you hiding? Haha! Just kiddin. 😊 Happy New Year all you other subscribers!

[@samuelhitchcock8547]

Looks great!! Love your videos!! You could go cut and bale that grass wet and give it directly to the animals to eat. Just a thought! Have a happy New Year!

[@jkholley1118]

When we bought our property i got my wife a zero turn and took our old lawn tractor and put it to use for clearing trails. Works amazingly well and has lasted 8 years so far. easier to the trails wide.

[@mrclaus859]

Thanks Evan

[@johnzink3309]

Thx Again

[@PapaRug.58]

I was chuckling as trees kept getting in the way as you were mowing lol good job and wise decision to not cross those drops as may have been disaster out all the best of the season to you and Rebecca and the animals on your farm 😊😊

[@elizabethchetwood1916]

Set up temp pasture fencing and let the cows and sheep into the back pasture during the day and recall them back towards the pasture next to the pond at night. Shake the feed bucket should get them to follow you !

[@reppfarms4493]

Agreed… the stock will help clean most of that up now, and you can clip it with your mower in the spring

[@reppfarms4493]

Could be worse- could be all mud!!

[@henrymorgan3982]

I would have brought your electric mini pruner thing and a manual pruner to get all of the low twig branches out of the way. Especially the thorny stuff! Good progress!

[@normangarrand1106]

I was just thinking about my Mahindra tractor guess what it's the same wheel base as my side by side so yes it'll go down and out with no problem just remember to raise the loader and mower 😊

[@patblaney6147]

Nice one Evan 👍🍺

[@johnhamilton3987]

You need a mulching attachment lol all that usable space in between the trees

[@aaroncisu]

I love how you always said Tree! Each time you bumped one. That’s me too! Enjoy watching each video…I catch you and Rebecca all the time. Great place you got! Keep up the great content and sharing in your experiences on the homestead. I grew up with all that…miss it.

[@EVTodd]

I guess the word of the day is "Tree" 😂

[@larrybarber]

I would use the zero turn. The zero turn is ideal for small areas. Great vlog

[@kd5inm]

Zero turn would be torn up by the limbs and stuff in the forrest area. Zero turn is $5000+ in price. Brush mower is $1800 and is substantially stronger and heavier duty than the zero turn. The right tool for the job is the brush mower and tractor.

[@--_DJ_--]

Would you use your zero turn in the woods? I wouldn't even take my little troy built push mower out there for fear of destroying it.

[@southernadirondackoutdoors]

Good video. Taking the loader off would make it much more maneuverable.

[@DconBlueZ]

Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

[@AnomadAlaska]

Happy Holidays. That looks like a handy little bush hog set up. I would easily pay the little extra for Ironcraft stuff. Their charity work after natural disasters is also worth mentioning.

[@artszabo1015]

I'm not sure but I think the paper is still on the "Ironcraft" decal. It would look better if that was peeled off. Art from Ohio

[@mariesheppard3750]

Maybe take long handle cutters with you to cut the small eye catchers an thorn catchers , looks good and you got the right cutter for the job, Tree , Tree LOL

[@esrefkoc2707]

Hi Evan I watched your videos all the time I like it I was wondering if get kangal shepper dogs so you can utilize pasture you doing nice job

[@robinnorman1170]

Maybe you should take your loader off when you brush hog. Easier on your loader frame. 👍 And way more maneuverable.

[@jimmieusaf-pol5818]

Good example of the squeaky wheel gets the grease, and gets adjusted to level out the deck better too?🤔 Have you thought about trying a chainsaw tooth brush cutter blade or a carbide tip brush cutter blade on your string trimmer to get the areas the tractor/brush cutter can't get into?

[@farmboy2246]

Get a cheep flail chooper and use your hay wagon and take that grass to them. Cheaper then fencing that hay field

[@marshadodson9683]

You are hilarious...."tree"....haha

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for taking us along on the ride through the woods, looks like you managed to clear some trails. You'll have more fun when you get some bridges over the run through the woods. That will make it so much more fun for you folks having better access to the other side of the pond for some better fishing areas and possibley a couple cookout camps too? Stay safe and keep having fun with the new equipment you picked up. Fred.

[@daleficklin1607]

Over seed the clover in February. Works very well.

[@steverichardson2224]

Hey you be careful hitting those trees with your tractor. All it takes is one dead top tree and you could be killed! You don't look up much when doing that because it's so dang tight maneuvering and your focus is downward. A dead limb could get you and you never would know it. Stay safe my friend. Murfreesboro, TN

[@crslyrn]

Looks like a good pairing there of those two. Keeping those trails cleared will be really nice come spring.

[@robertlusnia506]

Happy New Year

[@jonathanbuck6526]

Sounds like a well researched purchased Evan. Merry Christmas and Happy 2024 to you and Rebecca.

[@dalekrohse1871]

Might be some "multiflora rose" thorn nasties in those trail areas. It is really prevalent here in Iowa where it was introduced decades ago as a low-maintenance livestock "fence."

[@edsecorr7812]

Great job looking great keep up the great work love your videos thank you

[@stevengunter2843]

We need to get you some orange tape for the trees. HaHa!

[@lefty0741]

Look into getting a donkey to protect your sheep. Less expensive than a guardian dog in food and vet costs and donkeys outlive dogs 3x longer.

[@Tomhohenadel]

Merry Christmas to you and Rebecca. All the best for 2024

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Evan, the brushcutter looks like its doing a good job. I had nothing to do with brushcutters but I probably would’ve thought it would I cut the leaves up a bit but anyway you still want to supposed to do hope you and Rebecca had a good Christmas and now we’re looking forward to New Year And hope you have a great time in 2024 Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺👨🏻‍🦽

[@jakeschisler7525]

The first time I used my brush cutter was an experience and didn't know what to expect. It helped when I removed a fence that the previous owners tried to do. It wasn't even straight so out it came. The junk i found was ridiculous. Even an old tire. I keep mine in the building. I don't blame you for not going through the ditches

[@hschultz123]

Maybe mowing the hay field would be good for adding organic material to the ground

[@johnzink3309]

thx

[@johnsandell4501]

Continued successes 👍👍👍

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Nice job on cleaning up the trail, I think that was a great buy to get the smaller brush cutter, I like it. Your doing a lot of improvements on your land, good to see. I hope your Christmas was great and you have a nice week.

[@stevenbenavente1229]

There's a bucket on front of tractor (slope the ditch)

[@Warcity777]

It would be cool to have a campfire place on the other side of the pond from your house.

[@UriahtheHittie24601]

Use an eco flow and the goat electric fencing and trailer them out there for the day 😊

[@verajamieson8020]

Evan can u cut that grass and bring it too the animals,we do that here in Ireland,Happy Christmas too Rebeka and yourself Evan greetings from Ireland.👏👏🙏🏻🙏🏻🇮🇪☘️

[@candlelightministries]

When are you going to get a jack and Jenny miniature donkeys? They make great security alarms when there’s coyotes or wolves around

[@patkappes6140]

Awesome, 😍

[@threeangelsdiesel]

Evan I agree I'd rather deal with a dealer then a box store wish more people would shop at the dealers rather then the tsc or runnings store

[@Siminit]

Great job Evan, it's an amazing journey you're taking all us viewers on. Keep it up! Out of curiosity, how large (typically) are these edited files (GB's)that get up loaded?

[@marthabartel604]

Is that a new tractor for Christmas bush cutter. Merry Christmas. Do some hard cuts.

[@kevincameron8437]

I just saw Nathan from Out of The Woods get one of those brush cutters and they looked to be built pretty stout.

[@darlenehoover6577]

Very nice possibilities doing this. I always wanted property so I could do this. Make walking paths through the woods, try to grow grass for the trail and keep it mowed. Maybe add stepping stones here and there. Its a dream. 😊

[@--_DJ_--]

Sounds like a good one too.

[@maynardostrowski3079]

Great job on all the improvements you and Rebecca have made to your property. Just curious on why you opt to get an other brush hog opposed to a flail mower? I know the cost of a flail mower is more.

[@cathyblasco4497]

"TREE"

[@dawn20]

Did you check the gearbox for gearoil