Installing a NEW Gravel Crusher Run driveway with road fabric using a Kubota SVL 90-2

[@buckzillakiller]

Good to see Dirt Boss back on site! Be safe!

[@donaldduncan1374]

I just noticed this video. It was made just prior to my discovery of your channel. Here in Texas the product of choice is a limestone base which is generally used for all these private roads. I only have done one driveway with it, and I didn't have that tilt mechanism or your excellent lesson about how to best spread the rock. This road base doesn't spread so nicely with different sizes of aggregate and with the straight bucket, my edges came out raggedly. Now I have the secret to do better work next time. Thank you as always for sharing your expert procedures.

[@duanemorrison6173]

That was an A+ job. Your customer got more than a good job, they got a high quality job. Dirt Boss Rules!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Duane

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Looks fantastic man! Nice crisp edges really make the driveway 👌🏻👍🏻

[@DIRT-BOSS]

You know it too ! The edges are key 💪🏼

[@wompwomp9]

We use crush and run alot at work. One of my favorite materials to work with. Great for the bottom of a base failure as well as the cap. Only thing better I have used is crushed concrete but that just applys to base failures.

[@edstevens9357]

Keep crossing paths. Good thing I had my sunglasses on all the shine off the kenworth !

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Where did I see you !

[@terrybergin4921]

Good to see an expert at work.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Terry

[@alexandercardinal3834]

keep it going thanks, and you have a great sense of humor.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks !

[@frank4532]

From vines brush and dead trees to a great looking road 👌

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Frank

[@macw2234]

Giving ol Jawz a good test I see. That is one serious grapple. Looking great. Thanks for the videos

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks buddy yeah I'm impressed with it

[@dylantrinder1571]

Back onnnnn site! That new slotted grapple head certainly was good at removing the top layer of organic matter. Great job.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes it did work out perfect

[@pedronavajas6758]

You make it look really easy

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

That came out nicely-nice! I like the tips on spreading bulk. It makes sense... now all I have to do is... get my CDL, buy a dump truck and find a driveway that needs spread.... I may do that just to see how well it works Thanks for the inspiration. That rotten tree would have been a widow-maker with a chainsaw. Nice job avoiding the grave!!! Great job shooting & editing this one, too!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks man I appreciate it !

[@dominictorrelli1816]

Would love to see a video of your process of bidding jobs like these !!

[@henryg683]

Another great day with the DIRT BOSS keep up the good work Mike I was back seat driving with the widow maker tree raised my blood pressure and you were in the cab of the machine!!!!!! Looking great 👍 can’t wait for the follow up on this site!!!!!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah that tree was a sketchy one dang vines Thanks buddy

[@blackdogexcavator21]

It's funny you mentioned the roll up door on the Kubota. I had that discussion yesterday with a Bobcat guy and why I bought a Takeuchi instead. The roll up door was the deciding factor for me. Your job turned out nice. Stay safe Boss.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes the roll of door is a must there's nothing more annoying than not to be able to get out of the machine.. Good luck with Takeuchi 💪🏼

[@RiverValleyLandscaping]

Couldn’t agree more about being able to get out of the kubota with the bucket up a bit, I’m in a loader everyday so when I get into a skid steer I feel trapped, especially with certain attachments

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Exactly

[@dirthog2185]

When that skid steer bucket tilted I knew he was on a different level 😂😂

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes sir 😆

[@petermanfredo8158]

First Load of Crusher Run: 9:26 Second Load: 12:01 Third Load: 14:53 Fourth Load: 18:42 Last Load: 21:39

[@dalepremo3695]

"Bonus" footage was really a good way to explain what you're doing - I like it! Hey, you should have called Mrs ELITE to do that rolling - from what I saw she LOVES that machine. BTW, loved your donkey impersonation. Thank, Mike.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

😂 🐴 Thanks buddy

[@derrickpettit3489]

Man what a nice a nice work mike, great job bud, looks smooth as glass, thanks for sharing, 💪🇺🇲

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks bud it did come out good

[@bhermon265]

Tilt bucket works well thanks for another great video 👍👍

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes indeed

[@aaronburford5701]

Love this process! Greqt video!

[@russelltrupia4479]

That was a great job, that looks like it will be a long driveway.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Russ 275 now probably 350 when done

[@terrancesnyder9323]

GOOD AFTERNOON

[@GlobalistJuice]

It's a beautiful thing! 👍

[@juniafrank8724]

It's the DirtBoss 😎 yeah buddy showing them truck,skid steer even roller skills getting it done man that driveway looks sweet great job DirtBoss 😎 it ain't short videos it's content packed videos yeah buddy Thank U DirtBoss 😎 for the great video 💪😎👍

[@DIRT-BOSS]

💪🏼💪🏼 Thanks buddy

[@markd8296]

pretty driveway when finished.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks man It still looks the same as the day I put it in I was there the other day going to be putting a house in there in the spring

[@DaleDirt]

Hi Boss the Kubota didn't happen but I did pick up a 2015 TL10 .

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Excellent job Mike

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Don

[@toddreynolds8875]

Im getting jealous , all you guys on you tube got beautiful digging. , man oh man down are way. Be 35. 7 yard boulders. 6 triaxle loads of half yard boulders. Then weed all top soil out with it. Then fabric if wet. And 18 to 24 inchs of product to get it back in shape. Excavation our way is rediculess i gotta get some vids.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

We have areas like that here too but I hear what you're saying get yourself a GoPro and just start filming It will happen !

[@toddreynolds8875]

@@DIRT-BOSS it was beautiful here for bout 3 weeks. But i think this last week. We rewound to march 1st. Its been nasty. Im sure same there

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@toddreynolds8875 yeah we got snow yesterday about a half inch it's been nasty

[@brianhanley12]

That looks great DB! Nice clean edges for sure

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks bud

[@charlesmccoury663]

Another great one

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Charles

[@C10sRule]

The gravel always looks so great after being packed like that!! I just had them pave my 200 ft driveway widening out to 50 ft for the 3 car garage attached to the house with a 10 x 24 pad beside the garage . There’s also a separate 40 ft long pad 40 ft wide up to the separate 30 x 40 shop with a 10 x40 parking pad beside the shop. They were here last week. I watched them all the way through (new to me contractor) and it looks good. Time will tell,,,,,,,. It’s much nicer to plow the snow off and I have several collector vehicles that I don’t want driving on the gravel. Had paved yards for the last 30+ years,,,,,,,, don’t want gravel now!! Haha. Got to meet some of the neighbours though when they asked to see the driveway!! I think that 3 of the neighbours are going to have their drives done now as well. I’m getting used to neighbours being as close as they are here,,,,, ggrrrrr! Couple of them have shops and cars as well though so it might not be so bad,,,,,,,,,. The fellas from up North will be coming by as well. Should work out! I shouldn’t need to hire a contractor for my roads again!! Still love watching it on KZbin, mind you. I like the idea you have of varying up the content and the length of the videos. You are an interesting guy with a lot of experience & knowledge! Why not share that!! I hope the channel, and you, benefit from the format!! I’ll be watching,,,,,,,

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Wow that's cool Thanks man I appreciate it

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Hate to have paid that one!

[@C10sRule]

@@sonnyblazer5504 - it is almost a wash on resale if you are one of the few that have it. But yeah, Mac n Cheese for a decade or so!!! Haha. Actually I did really well on the sale of my other property & here in Canada the gains on your personal property is not taxed, so the $$$ was there. It was still tough handing over the cheque.

[@Gary67242]

great job !!...thumbs up

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks bro

[@joeyschannel3760]

Another job well done Mikey!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Joey let me know when your buddy's ready to put his driveway in The guy I bought the fence from !

[@joeyschannel3760]

@@DIRT-BOSS come get some granite curbing lol

[@mechrandy]

Enjoyed the videos and subscribed,,you was recommended by DirtLife21. Glad to be here

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Randy I appreciate it !

[@jamesboris1233]

Great look job

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks James

[@davebeck3135]

I really enjoy these videos Mike. Look forward to the next one, keep them coming!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Dave I'm glad you like them

[@TrailTrackers]

LOL Mike... I died when you said, "Donkeys honkin' in the background".

[@DIRT-BOSS]

😂

[@richardsedorski1206]

Good job beautiful bit of country well done what is fabric for. WEEDS ???

[@DIRT-BOSS]

No that is road fabric It keeps the clay from pumping and dirt mixing in with stone

[@fuddmethen]

damn that roller makes it look good

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah rolling it's where it's at

[@tylerpittmon7936]

Lookin crispy my dude.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks buddy

[@mikem9362]

ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks man

[@stanleywest2628]

Great pro job!!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thank you

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Great job on the driveway!!👍👍

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks buddy

[@bryanlloyd1099]

@@DIRT-BOSS You are welcome!!

[@metroplexchl]

Good lookin road, sir

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@rossh1152]

When you use fabric, is there ever a need to use a heavy 3” stone for the first layer? Or does the fabric eliminate that need?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

You only use bigger rock if it's really wet everything goes on soil conditions

[@daverobertson3519]

Looks nice!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Dave

[@alhunter3789]

Man u do nice work Nice neat

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Al

[@brandoncordell4695]

Is this class 1 or class 2 crusher run I have an area in my driveway that needs filled in bout 16 inches thick ?

[@idigit4967]

Great vid! How do you like your tilt tach and what brand do you have? Strongly considering getting one as I am not the best at grading and that seems to be a great attachment for doing crowns and slopes and such.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I love it it's a game changer for the skid steer It absolutely is a must ! It's a Paladin

[@idigit4967]

@@DIRT-BOSS Awesome, thank you!

[@flat6fever680]

Really nice. Liked and subscribed. How many tons did that end up being?

[@michealmartin8565]

Nice job

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@friebrid]

is there way you can get video from inside bed of dump hauling rock or gravel to how much it's move inside bed form pit to job site

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah I could do that I don't think it moves much at all

[@friebrid]

@@DIRT-BOSS i think you be suprise not so much crushing run but with biger stuff it dose

[@aaronburford5701]

Liked and Subscribed!

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Nice, BOSS.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks budd

[@LAKESIDEBOB1]

when you fixed the boards on your tag trailer what kind of fastener did you use, screws or the new bolt and nut system if the new system where did you get them.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I use the screws where you have to do a pilot drill and then it has a cutting tip on the screw and finishes off I used to get them at fasten all but they do not sell to the public anymore 5/16/ 18x3-in lobe flathead screw Make sure it's thread cutting

[@michaelmangino9819]

Hey bud, can you please tell me the main reasons, and benefits for the black fabric

[@DIRT-BOSS]

It is a ground stabilizer stops the mud from coming up through it is a must if you have spongy ground

[@tgiacobbi]

That driveway looks fantastic. That tilt bucket is the cats ass, I didn't even know they made a tilt bucket for a skid steer.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Now you do and yes it is awesome

[@donaldduncan1374]

You can buy a tilting attachment to which you attach any bucket. I don't know of a bucket itself having the tilt mechanism. I have the tilting attachment and I use either the toothed bucket or a smooth bucket as needed.

[@bahnrokt]

Great video. Next time let’s talk about fabric vs geogrid.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Whats up buddy !

[@elroysuggen9821]

Excellent job, after that crusher run gets wet then dries out it is like concrete. Love that kubota and the attachments. Hey is Mikko going to be working with you in the future?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah I'll have meek meek in a couple videos soon

[@chuckensmith]

Great video. Do I really need to take out all of the topsoil if I am using landscape fabric or can I leave a few inches and save on fill?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Topsoil is very soft and becomes mushy and pumps it is recommended to strip it

[@stocktonlakestorage2706]

Nice video! How deep are you spreading the crushed rock on top of the fabric?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

1 foot

[@denniscooper6328]

Where do you get the fabric? Is it crazy expensive?

[@alexbeville6127]

Wanting to install my own driveway. Should I use larger stones like #3s or #5s as a base layer, then #57s then crusher run on top of fabric OR should I jump straight to 12” or so of crusher run on fabric before paving? Debating on which to do. Our soil is dry for the most part, no trees or anything that would retain water

[@danlinnane6745]

Another great video from the Dirt Boss, the driveway came out awesome. Do you have the foundation package to do Big Mike?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes we're waiting for the homeowner to pick out a house.

[@DaleDirt]

Hey Boss , I love your video's . I have a SVL95-2s in the works just waiting to get the final sale agreement . Do you feel like that's a good choice . I see you have a 90-2 . I guess my real question is , are you happy with it ? Any serious quirks you can tell me about .

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Dale I think Kubota is a solid machine and you can't go wrong

[@brianblois8718]

Great video, Mike. Why do you prefer crusher-run over something like asphalt millings for all your driveway installs?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

We use what is available and this product works great anyways it's what's under all our highways

[@douganderson4008]

Nice Job!~ Can you provide the brand and ordering spec for the geotextile fabric?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I do not have that information at hand Google could be your friend on that

[@travisandtracyjacobs6198]

I was wondering if a person extended a driveway with crusher run, with a small slope on one side, will the crusher hold an edge so the rock wouldn’t slide down into, say the bark dust, or would one need some type of border to keep the crusher run intact?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Crusher run holds its edge once it gets wet and dries it becomes almost like concrete

[@travisandtracyjacobs6198]

@@DIRT-BOSS Oh nice. I am looking for it here on the West Coast but looks like it is called 3/4 minus I think. What is your thought on using larger rock, say, 2” quarry as the first coat and topped with crusher or 3/4. Is that too over the top? More for Commercial applications?

[@chrisjames7603]

Can you please tell me what is in the crusher run? Thanks a lot! I am in Minnesota and I am trying to find a comparable product.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

It is crushed stone with the dust

[@tellmesomething2go]

how far is this place from you shop? seems like a lot of travel time . what`s an average cost for something like this? how much is that fabric. good work.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

It's about 40 minutes

[@jacksonmerizzi8106]

Amazing man. All you used was the crusher run eh? How is it holding up? Looking to do something like this myself soon!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Real good follow the channel follow the videos I went back to that site in the spring.

[@kevinmcmanus7298]

Do you just use #1 crusher run for the entire driveway? Wasn't sure if I should be putting down larger material first, like #2/#3 crusher run, and then top dress with #1. Looks great!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes the driveway was the same product no need to go larger stone it wasn't wet ground was stable

[@kevinmcmanus7298]

@@DIRT-BOSS Great, thanks for the reply.

[@evannewton9697]

Hey Mike what brand rock grapple bucket is that? Thanks

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Titan

[@MichaelTaylor-fk7mn]

Like it brother

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Mike

[@KICKSBLVD]

Why you didn’t use road bond or put a crown in the road ?

[@KICKSBLVD]

New to industry just asking

[@DIRT-BOSS]

That is Road bond there is a massive crown i actually explain it on video

[@KICKSBLVD]

@@DIRT-BOSS okay so road bond and crusher run is the same thing.. and yeah I see the crown now sorry just new to this so I like to ask questions.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@KICKSBLVD No problem anytime

[@twhigday]

Nice work on the driveway!!! Who makes your bucket tilt attach is it a Bradco? I’ve been contemplating getting one. Looks like it could speed up my grading jobs immensely. Enjoy your channel, keep up the great work. Thanks!!!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes Bradco paladin thanks !

[@jeffjones4006]

This is what a lot looks like after it has been mulched, what a mess.

[@markg.2501]

Micky Mike....You gonna be on this job tomorrow (Saturday) I'd like to come by and say hi. Greenville?....Road Name.....When you'll be there?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

No I'm not.. I finished phase 2 won't be back till Phase 3... dang

[@markg.2501]

@@DIRT-BOSS phase 3 .....When?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@markg.2501 He has to pick out a house plan

[@markg.2501]

@@DIRT-BOSS This summer sometime ya think?

[@joebarrett9830]

What type and thickness of road fabric do you use? I'm looking to put a new driveway to my pole barn and am interested in the fabric. Thanks

[@DIRT-BOSS]

It's just standard geotextile woven road fabric

[@mattteague7063]

When estimating tonnage for crusher run on a new driveway like this, did you say you estimate around 14 inches cover to finish with a packed depth of around 10 inches?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes

[@mattteague7063]

@@DIRT-BOSS not to be into your business. But i just want to make sure I'm making accurate estimates. If i use my aggregate calculator and put in 275'x14'x14" deep at a density of 145lb/ft^3, i get 325 tons. Is that about what you had?

[@randalb5947]

how many yards or tons total and the total length of the road? I have one to build on my property. thanks

[@1ruralmailman]

pretty sure he mentioned this section was 275 feet,and it was 9loads in the drive and one more for the turn around.those tri axles should hold around 20 ton little more if they are feeling frisky and smokey the dot bear isnt in the path from the pit.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

What he said

[@randalb5947]

@@1ruralmailman Ok must have missed it. Thanks

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

Looks mint dirt boss! Is that fabric the geotech?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes Geo textile movin fabric

[@malcolmbennett530]

You need to teach the wagon drivers to reverse drop on the move.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah It can be done

[@airsoftsnipes100]

he was talking in the video about why he didn't want to do that

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@airsoftsnipes100 Exactly 💯

[@jlarosa22]

How do you like the tilt adapter for the bucket? I've been looking at getting one but just not sure if its worth the investment.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Once you have one you will never look at a skid steer the same ! It's a must I know it's a little pricey but it is a money saver

[@centexdrifter3565]

Hey Dirt Boss, do you do any retaining walls? Looking to complete a few big block installs

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes Blake where you located?

[@centexdrifter3565]

@@DIRT-BOSS central Texas. Natural cut limestone blocks and also man made limestone /concrete Aussie blocks are starting to become a big thing I would like to try to specialize in

[@HankinsExcavating]

Dang Boss man ,Brandon is going to need to brush up on his skills!! NICE!!!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Lol thanks

[@njonebale7889]

since everyone is talking about skid steers in the comments how do you feel about the power in the kubota compared to the takeuchi, i’m sporting the cat with the door and it’s the worst and the thing is under powered to boot, i’ve run a takeuchi and those are really strong, i’m curious about the kubota, i’m a cat guy, but i may bail on it because even though i don’t like those machines i’m in it a lot... watcha think mike?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I think the Kubota is a stout machine very stable and a roll-up door is a must everybody thinks oh you could go out the back window in the emergency well what if the things on fire 🔥

[@joeycyr6910]

Looks good Mike! So that fabric will fix the soft spots in the driveway?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Absolutely that's what the fabrics for

[@joeycyr6910]

How does the frost affect the fabric Mike?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@joeycyr6910 no it does not

[@flat6fever680]

Not only fix or prevent soft spots but mainly keeps the ground from eating the stone. You can put 10 times that amount of stone on and the ground will keep eating it year after year. The fabric saves thousands of dollars in stone.

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

I'm looking to make a path on my property with something like that material you are using. Is it similar in consistency to reprocessed asphalt that is taken up from old roadways or more like a compact gravel? Thanks.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah it is like asphalt millings but has a little more forgiveness.. it's just crushed rock with the dust

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

@@DIRT-BOSS Thanks for the quick reply. I went back through some of your videos for some pointers and I wasn't sure if you had mentioned what that material is called. Thank you. Looking forward to your next video posting!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@alittlebitofeverything5090 crusher run we call it

[@gezzer1164]

Where do you get the geotextile fabric at?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Are you local?

[@gezzer1164]

@@DIRT-BOSS Texas

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@gezzer1164 well how the heck would I know where to get it in Texas 😂 Google it

[@gezzer1164]

@@DIRT-BOSS I asked where you got it from like a website or a particular company. Lol don't worry about it

[@roccosperanza]

What type of fabric were you using on this one?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Geo textile woven road fabric

[@roccosperanza]

@@DIRT-BOSS Sorry I meant the weight of it or the specific type.

[@brandonmorrison7231]

Where can I buy the fabric?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Any major supply house

[@carlmessalle473]

What kind of fabric do you use for these jobs?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Geotextile woven Road fabric

[@carlmessalle473]

Thanks. What are your thoughts/experiences with woven fabric vs. non-woven geotextile fabrics for under gravel road applications? Obviously, non woven lets water/air pass more easily…… Is one better in certain road situations? Ground conditions?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@carlmessalle473 yes there's an application for each product you have to feild verified

[@carlmessalle473]

Ok. Just for a typical, flat gravel road that you show in your video…..is there a requirement difference? Other than price, what is better for your road shown in the video. I have a very similar project and I am just trying to identify the best option for fabric choice. Thanks!

[@DigginLife21]

🔥🔥🔥I FEEL YA ON THE ALLERGIES!!! I’m gonna have to get back on my honey regimen

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah I take loratadine everyday

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

Nice

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@mikelubs]

ball park how much for this job?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I don't talk price on comment sorry

[@mikelubs]

@@DIRT-BOSS i appreciate that. Thank you anyways I love watching your channel.

[@thomasgomez6755]

Nice work. My 2 cents...I prefer ~20 min videos.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

10/4