Digging A Massive Hole With Ventrac Bucket

Digging A Massive Hole With Ventrac Bucket
We gave our intern one last job for the summer, and it's a big one!
Gabe's only job was to dig as deep and as fast as he could with nothing but the Ventrac and Power Bucket as tools. In this designated 20x20 foot test area, he started at 8 am and worked for approximately 5 hours digging with the Power Bucket to a depth of 8 feet!
Aaron reviews the tractor and accessory set-up that made this job a success. Gabe used a 4520P with a few different accessories that helped make the tractor more efficient at digging. The mid-mount weight kit is installed on the tractor, and on the rear 3-in-1 we loaded six additional weights. This added weight helps give the tractor wheels more traction while digging. Another important note is that we have weight transfer completely engaged on this tractor which adds additional lifting force out of the ground.
In this fun video, the capability and versatility of the Power Bucket shines through, and although most of our operators don't have a need for an 8-foot deep hole, we enjoyed showing you that it is possible. And while the tractor is capable, and the video showcases that, we realize there is other equipment that can be more efficient. Therefore, we recommend this application for digging small holes where needed when using your Ventrac for other jobs.
Products featured in this video:
VENTRAC 4520: www.ventrac.com/products/trac...
HE482 POWER BUCKET: www.ventrac.com/products/atta...
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00:00 Meet The Intern/Project Explanation
01:58 Digging Timelapse
02:50 Tractor Overview/Check-In
04:53 Digging Timelapse Pt2
05:46 How Deep Is The Hole?

[@CopperCreekCuts]

I wholeheartedly approve of such shenanigans!😄

[@ventrac]

These are the best kind!

[@bluecordprecisiongrading2504]

I've done a LOT of digging with my 4227 and 4500Z to level areas for above ground pools, shed pads, etc. There are certainly larger machines that may do it faster, but NOT with the light footprint of the Ventrac. If you REALLY want to maximize efficiency in even the toughest most compacted soil conditions, put the bucket on the 3 point and an earth busting attachment on the front, like the Power Rake or the Trencher to loosen compacted dirt first, then remove with the bucket

[@michaelclark6620]

Great display of what this machine/attachments are capable of

[@ventrac]

Thank you for the support!

[@steiger256]

Great video. This is exactly what a lot of people were wanting to see. I was curious myself how deep it would dig. Hopefully it does not take as long filling it back in.

[@ventrac]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sirdavid6965]

An excavator attachment would be interesting to see on this

[@ventrac]

I'll pass that to Aaron and R&D!

[@MarkTheCreator]

@@ventracI agree if there is an excavator attachment for this I would be off the fence between this and a traditional compact tractor

[@charlessndenton]

Yes need backhoe attachment

[@bryans5339]

Y’all should put a dealer in north Alabama.

[@ventrac]

I'll make sure Sales hears of the suggestion!

[@Zanderthelab]

Y’all picked a good day to do it it’s supposed to get more hot this weekend. And thunderstorms on Monday!

[@ventrac]

It's always nice when that works out!

[@Zanderthelab]

@@ventrac for once we actually got those thunderstorms too lol. The weather people are always wrong lol

[@trevorburton2718]

I have the bucket on my older 3200D bit it can't dig at all front wheels (turf tires) just spin every time. Any advice please

[@sheilacatrone6555]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@brianhina8538]

That was funny.

[@ventrac]

Glad you chuckled!

[@cerberus2881]

The front end loader would do that, plus put it in a truck and have it hauled away. I never I doubted it would do it.

[@samuelfeguer]

Is there a post hole attachment for this tractor?

[@ventrac]

Not at this time! If anything is added to the line-up, this would be the place to see it!

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

Would teeth on the leading edge of the bucket made it any easier or faster?

[@ventrac]

We do already have this option and haven noticed it help! www.ventrac.com/products/accessories/70.8124

[@fermingarrick2120]

Questions is how much diesel/gas did you use versus a Larger tractor 🚜 time is money....

[@bpbania]

Use the snowblower attachment next time.

[@ventrac]

There's an idea!

[@45NUTS_PART_DEUX]

Next Challenge is can Ventrac dog a leech field / septic tank ?

[@ventrac]

I'll pass that along!

[@thekevorlando]

Why would you not have all four wheels on it I would have to imagine the two best selling accessories I imagine would be four-wheel kit and the rough cut

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Because then the wheels would be wider than the bucket.

[@montymatth2409]

Let’s see what it can do

[@ventrac]

It was fun to watch!

[@montymatth2409]

@@ventrac yes it was. I was curious to see how deep it could dig. Definitely a awesome machine. Are there any plans to make teeth for the bucket? Doesn’t look like it needs any but curious to see if it would help in digging.

[@brandonpaul5712]

@@montymatth2409 They have teeth... just not on the bucket they used.

[@montymatth2409]

@@brandonpaul5712 thanks !

[@arlisspropertyservicesllc5943]

We dig holes with ours. The teeth make it go much faster.

[@ventrac]

That's good to know!

[@lawncommander]

Power bucket with teeth

[@ventrac]

Great combo!

[@petebusch9069]

2 hours to dig that little hole with equipment that costs top dollar. How is this impressive? Any compact tractor would have dug that hole in about ten minutes. Seriously, I'm trying to understand this machine and so far all I see it doing well is mowing on a sidehill having all other attachments being really expensive an only so so in performance. Can someone please show me the value in this machine?