First Land clearing job with the Volvo 140 excavator and trying out my ripper attachment

[@RKHarm24]

Mike, you have longer videos sometimes, but when things are moving right along, I don't really notice the time. Felling trees and digging stumps runs into like watching pain dry sometimes. Your choice of a little rag time tunes was different. I watched my grandfather use his transit and stick numerous times. I was too young to truly learn what or how to do what he needed. It amazes me watching you and Chris run the blade or even floating the bucket across the ground and y'all call it a 1/4 or 1/2 an inch +/- grade. Yesterday Chris was running the small road grader they have and he slicked off the dirt around the building like icing a cake. That is what you and Chris do for a living and you should be good. That is why I watch both of you. Both of you explain what your objective is, how you are going to accomplish it, perform it and tidy up any loose ends afterwards. You just make them how ever long you need or want to, make a part 1, 2 or even 3 on a long job. A long video takes longer to edit too remember.

[@rodneystewart8958]

It doesn't matter if the video is a hour will still watch it's great content

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Rodney

[@lukecomer8937]

I'm with him I'll watch a hour video especially during social distancing

[@jasontowe6605]

I agree.. the longer the better! I enjoy all of your videos

[@edwardgaskin4245]

The Ripper looks like it's working pretty good. Video length doesn't matter.

[@circuitboy919]

I'll watch a 2 hour there's always the pause:) for a coffee/ beer

[@johnmyers8488]

I’m in the process of putting in a 900’ road in my woods. I’ve scraped up about 600 yards of fill with my tractor loader over the late part of the winter. I’m going to rent a n excavator to do the loading and watching the Volvo with the blade I think that’s what I’m going to get. I had a Cat304 and rented a bigger bobcat but they just didn’t impress me much. Thanks for the information on your new Volvo. It’s helped me a lot in my decision making Mike. In my honest opinion the longer the video the better. Never get tired of watching your videos. Thanks buddy

[@jimsiler3471]

Length of video is fine with me Mike you are very entertaining to listen to and I love you watch you guys work. Watching you and Chris work together was Very entertaining for me this week. Keep moving the dirt Mike.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate that

[@blackdogexcavator21]

Especially on a smaller machine that ripper is definitely the way to go. I found that it just requires a different technique. Once I figured that out I fell in love with the ripper but, you are correct about raking up debris after the trees are down. I usually take the trees down and then switch to my biggest bucket to clean up the site. That Volvo is a nice machine.

[@DirtPerfect]

I guess my ? Is why switch If the bucket will do the work

[@blackdogexcavator21]

@@DirtPerfect in my situation running smaller machines it makes sense. Its easier on my machine, its quicker, and I can get more dirt off the stumps. Thats especially important if I have to haul the stumps off since I have a smaller truck and need to be concerned about weight. Plus, I like not having to dig such a big hole around the tree. I guess the ripper isn't the solution for everyone but I love using it. Its a time saver for me.

[@SouthernComfortOutdoors]

Honestly man i could watch your videos for hours. Especially when the ole Mack is running around. Love that truck

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@rugerfarming2529]

I like your vidja no matter what the length is . they are usually good. I mainly like the vidja because it looks a lot like where I live. And your are just a good humble man that makes the vidja not trying to be something you are not. Honest, simple, hard working American Man.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks ruger

[@markkenes4848]

Hi Mike. That ripper looks good. Think you need to use it more to find out what you might need to modify on it to get it to work better. Maybe just a cutting edge instead of saw blade teeth??? Don't give up on it your on to something that can save you time and smaller holes in the ground. Hey you got this I believe you will figure it out. Keep the vids coming love em. Stay safe my friend.

[@randywilson6869]

That guy that has one he calls the rooster has them teeth on the back so when he curls it it will rip the stumps up

[@murrayhall908]

Always enjoy watching whatever you are up to. Length is not a problem as long as there is something happening! Many thanks for the many hours of interesting viewing to date. You and your family stay safe and well. All the best from Bonnie Scotland.

[@peterantonic6923]

I like the longer videos, like the ones Andrew Camarata does. Just sit back with a coffee and some cake and enjoy. Watching from Perth Western Australia 👍

[@gregorybondi5220]

You are definitely getting more comfortable in your new toy. Glad to see its working out. Cant wait until you feel you are at a solid comfort level. You'll be rolling through things...

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@RiverValleyAcres]

I think that ripper is perfect for what you’re doing. Minimal ground disturbance and you have a blade to clean up in front of you. And a thumb to toss the trees out of you way.

[@mischef18]

Enjoyed this one of the 140 also. Safe travels. Ken.

[@wuz2do]

I agree the bucket worked better for you but I really enjoyed watching the ripper tare through the roots great Video thanks for sharing

[@motor2of7]

When you watch the video with the camera on the boom and see how much work the ripper is actually doing, it seems to work really well.

[@michaelsailors7794]

Whatever the videos turn out to be is fine with me. Most videos are always perfect length, sometimes they have to be longer. Keep up the great work

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks 🙏

[@msnpassjan2004]

Your content is always solid so any length you feel comfortable with is good. If I don't have time to watch a full hour, I just watch the intro to see what's going on then skip through to the highlights and hit the thumbs up. Thanks for taking the time to put these together. Always fun and frequently informative !

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@msgayle2502]

Half hour videos are good. With longer videos I wind up hitting pause and may or may not come back to finish watching. This was a good one with great content.

[@ernestdarnell7473]

i built one years ago like that but mine was smooth one the front no teeth and i sharpend it it cut like a dream

[@michealmartin8565]

Looks like it works pretty good

[@lawrenceforbach2627]

Thank you 😊 hope you’re having a great day

[@jerrydyke2291]

Doesnt matter how long they are because their always awesome! Have a great day!😁

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Jerry

[@carljakel3111]

Great video, length of video does not matter, the content and the knowledge you know and your explanation is wonderful keeping up

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@matttom94]

Man your making me jealous 😂 at home we are slowly pulling out poplar stumps... the trees were 4ft round or better. Some are standing poles and others are just stumps. 2-4 hours per stump with the ripper on my Cat 302.5c and some assistance from the Case 1840. Here’s you ripping entire trees out in 20-30 seconds. LOVED THE VIDEO ANYWAY 👍👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol yup been there

[@jasontowe6605]

Gotta use what you got!!

[@varisent6672]

Love the 20 ton hydraulic camera boom! You crack me up. Couple other creative camera angles also... great!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Not every tool is the correct one for every job Mike. Don't give up. God bless

[@vicstevens1186]

Enjoy whatever length the video. Content will dictate length. Great videos

[@ryanjd1304]

The longer the video the better dirt perfect always like watching how other people do things

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@BorisFett]

30-45 min is a good video length. I watch your video's while i work, I just set them to play on my 4th monitor as a kind of background noise. I like to see the progression of a job over time.

[@shanesnouffer1977]

Hey, mr.DirtPerfect, I really think that the ripper attachment that you made works just fine. I think you are just digging way to close to the tree. If you stay like 2 feet away from the base of the tree and RIP I think you'll have alittle better luck. You'll be ripping a smaller part of the root, intern that should be easier for the ripper. If you are just wanting it to work like a saw well then your going to have to sharpen and cut a blade like a saw buddy. Wish ya the best of luck. Stay safe/healthy and keep the content coming buddy.

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@miltonhurd1016]

The good length depends on the content. Your camera work is very good and makes the time fly! I could easily and eagerly watch a 1 hour video! Thank You!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@kiwidegen]

We just extended our lock down by a week here in nz so a week long clip would be fine 🤣🤣🤣 keep up the good work cheers

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol that’s a bummer

[@m2hmghb]

Stay healthy mate.

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Mike, I like the ripper attachment.... it makes the job easier.... Thanks for sharing....Stay safe on them there machines now, you hear.....lol

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@1man1woman65]

Just wondering but when using the ripper (which I think works really good) maybe not get so close to the tree where the roots are the thickest. Move the ripper or bucket a little further out to catch the roots where they are a little thinner and cut through them. You can always inch your way closer, just a thought. As far as length of videos I enjoy them a lot, you do a great job of presenting them to the viewers and as one other person stated there is a pause button to watch the whole thing later. Stanley in Md.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and appreciate the feedback

[@mrmikeyd2]

Those are some clean windshields! Great video, thanks for posting

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Another thing that will help with the ripper is to cut a triangle around the base of the tree with it. God bless

[@TATEXPRESSINC]

Awesome Video!🎥

[@gregcothrum4045]

Great video have a great week and stay safe 👍

[@mikesears2508]

We normally use a 2ft bucket for stumping. Be a good investment. From what I see the ripper actually seems to work pretty good. Even the hook angle and teeth on the shank for that application seem to work good from what I see. A smooth straighter shank wouldn’t grab ahold of the roots quite as well. Now as far as moving trees around not so much. Might work too keep both bucket and ripper working together. Rip and push down so many trees then grab the bucket once you got as far as you could and pile em up/clean up

[@bhermon265]

Hey 30 min video are good I like your new excavator thanks for another great video 👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks bec

[@UpstateBrushControl]

I have noticed you counter weight on your 120 is that something you bought though deere or did you make it? Job looks great.

[@DirtPerfect]

Was the way I bought it

[@leemunger8597]

25 to 30 min is perfect... would love to hear more about why you choose to work the land the way you do in the videos...

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@leol1682]

Like the video Mike and that Volvo to .

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@BentTreeFarmPa]

I like that bulldozer you were using in the last shot, pretty cool that it comes with an articulating camera boom!!!

[@DirtPerfect]

😁

[@williammatthews2948]

I've got the perfect place to use the ripper. My wife's meatloaf. Lol. Have a blessed and safe week. Stay healthy.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol

[@Crewsy]

William Matthews 😂🤣😂🤣

[@tangowhisky14]

My previous boss rented a small excavator to dig a carp pond. He booked it originally for three days but ended up having it for SIX weeks ! Great fun mind you!

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol

[@Torsee]

Nice tool, seems to work as intended. Maybe you need to pull up on it when it hangs up, use those serrations to cut. I don’t know. Fun video either way! 👍👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@blakeloke5586]

Love your 140 Mike. I know you said your blade doesn't float. I thought the same with mine until one of your subscribers taught me how to float. Just for ships and grins...….try to quickly jam your blade lever forward until you bump past what feels like a detent stop. I tore my control pedal assembly down today. Machine wasn't tracking and giving me power on the right side. Hydraulic psi is great to the final drive but, the motion control levers are sticking. I can correct the sticking by wiggling the levers then all is fine. I don't know, but it seems to be an issue with the electromagnetic proximity switches causing the pedals to bind up. I'm open to Mechanic Perfect's suggestions

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@randywilson6869]

I like how Cris will grab a tree and on his way around he makes it hit another tree and breaks it in half . I learn a lot watching u guys and I can’t (don’t) even work lol but I wish I could because u all make it look fun tearing stuff up all the time

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks randy

[@keithdalton3004]

I thought that the riper did a great job I thought you did a great job in the design it looks perfect for dirt perfect 👌. Hahaha Thanks Mike 😄

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Keith

[@robertleemurrerjr.8245]

Something oddly satisfying listening to that ripper work close in.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol 👍

[@justinmills8084]

I don't like videos over 20 minutes, but you ask a lot of great questions and give your opinion about things and respect others opinions. So I watched all of your videos. Sorry I will not comment a hour plus for a live stream. Lol

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Justin

[@randyadams4664]

Smaller serrated teeth or a knife edge will cut better for you, I did the same thing and made large teeth but they seemed to get hung up instead of cutting. You could also grind a knife edge on the inside of each tooth.The Volvo is a good machine, you made the right choice. Keep up the good work.

[@morgansword]

I never had as nice of equipment, they have made some huge improvements on them in the last thirty years. I have ran any and all pieces of equipment. I think that the best thing I had going was my wife was a better driver than me and I ain't no slouch. I seen her back doubles up like it was the family boat trailer and she did it on docks. Our yard had the nicest loading dock and you didn't have to crawl up a corrugated deck an possibly lose it on a frosty morning. I would load the cat, an old six that is the size of a new four now, and then get in my pickup and tote on the fifth wheel our little excavator. I know it was the smallest cat I have ever run but it was ruthless and smooth so no complaints and get to a sight. The wife brought fuel, our service truck and that little dozer and we both could run either but she liked the excavator best so she got it and it had ropes, the cat didn't. We could work together and get a lot done in a day. I would take logs off sight on the low boy loaded and she drove to the yard and threw the straps around under the load an parbuckle the load off and come back saving me lots of clean up time. we are talking late seventies an some eighties. I had me a hundred five pound fire cracker an good partner.

[@mikenixon9164]

I never had one with a blade looks really handy. Good video. I think 30 minutes.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks mike

[@stevedoty5841]

Just hope we get the 2nd part

[@f250ford2004]

Great video Mike 30-45 min is great in my opinion

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks tony

[@smithr32907]

30+ minutes is lovely

[@davidperrin4856]

Great video. Take a look at everything attachments for some great attachments. I'm glad you saw the dog and the owner or that could have been bad.

[@DirtPerfect]

He sir could have

[@davidperrin4856]

@@DirtPerfect Also take a look at www.constructionattachmentsinc.com/ they have lots of great attachments also. This is a brother to everything attachments owner. They both stand behind their attachments. Great customer service

[@richardhedrick5601]

Good video Mike keep up the good work

[@stevenwescott1422]

I made a root ripper for my JD 60G. it’s a much smaller machine one of the advantages I’ve found is much less chance of a root flicking a rock into the windows. I try to cut /bust the roots below the surface.

[@greggb3079]

30minutes is a good length, but I will watch just about whatever you got, because I am a geek about this content, and I have no life. I think you have a good tree/stump attachment, just needs to be modified a little bit. It has already been commented on, but the curve of the shank at the ripper tooth needs to be less curved, and less aggressive saw teeth, and maybe the teeth alternating offset slightly. Hell I don't know, the extent of my equipment operation is a 40hp 4-Drive rubber tire tractor with a loader. Great video. Thank you sir.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Greg

[@finstadskidloaderservice8056]

The ripper on my bobcat one is awkward as well. Like you said if it’s a shallow root system they’re great but otherwise a pain

[@gurraflex6478]

I have no problems with longer videos on the contrary, i wish they were longer it is instructive to see how you work and have FUN (Kleeman) at the same time

[@davidbroad4834]

Very good so far.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@glennhunter7018]

Good video again I’ve been down a little bit I been sick not the bad stuff all I wanna do to stay in bed and do nothing so now I will get back to my video watching and your question how long the videos should be it don’t matter to me I can watch you for hours Running equipment and the Mack truck you know I like that truck The way it sounds and you are good operator and smart how you do things figuring out the job. Look forward for more videos be safe my friend

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Glenn and are your feeling better

[@glennhunter7018]

Dirt Perfect yes doing A little better

[@timruble3279]

If the ripper had a backwards sweep (pipe) and a v shaped roller on the tip and you could figure a way to mount a reel on the stick you could really lay the water lines down fast and clean. Like a big inch worm lol !!! Great video's any length is fine with me...

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

I thought that was Captain Kleeman's land! Great going Mike! :-)

[@DirtPerfect]

lol no close

[@georgeking5746]

I am ok with an hour long video or break it up into a couple of 30-45 minute videos. Good to watch while i am lunch at my job.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@DJ2CM]

Hi Mike hope you and the Family are doing well 👍. My thought for your ripper is slight mod to use it for pulling in Cable/ Waterlines. I couldn't tell how deep in went into the ground But believe it's doable. Just think about it 😀 stay safe 😷 🇨🇦 Craig Ps I will watch you posts what ever length you make 😀 longer the better for me . But I appreciate it take you time to make them🤔!!

[@tammygurganus9658]

start close to you and work away with a ripper, then you can use the roots behind the ripper to pry the ripper through the roots you are pulling through just like a pry bar. I carry a ripper on my trailer everywhere I go. Great tool as you said less ground disturbance.

[@jamesguinn5889]

You make it as long as you want.

[@jackofall2305]

Me having a compact kubota tractor with a backhoe, the lack of weight of my machine and lack of breakout force makes the ripper more viable for removing stumps when i need to. I will be making or buying one in the future if i dont just buy a excavator.

[@TheSnakeman3]

I don’t mind longer video from this site as things are always interesting. I think all of the commentary makes the difference. 45 mins are ok.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Robert

[@clarkvillers8995]

I'm just getting to this video and I have told you before that I have no clue about being an excavator, but I had an idea about "the ripper". Would it be possible to make it a duel blade the width of the thumb on the 140 instead of the single blade? Would that give you more ripping power as well as more stability for moving the trees out of your way? As well as swiping dirt back in the hole the stump leaves? Just a thought...it may not be possible at all, but I wanted to comment and see what you thought.

[@arneservatius8686]

Take your stump cutter and remove barbs. Weld new piece of cold rolled steel 1 inch thick on face then grind a ax blade down full length of grabber very sharp. That will do all the damage you want. Michigan

[@richied6319]

I know this is 3 years late, but I am are here to spend time with you. So what ever the length will be is what I personally "WILL" watch. Andrew Camarata has vids over 2 hrs and I watch his also. If anyone has a problem with length can always speed up the videos and/or slow them down to learn something new you are showing us. You make them as you would also like to see. I will watch whatever you upload. Thanks for spending the time it takes to record, edit and upload!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate that

[@russorpcom]

My opinion: A good thing about KZbin is, I can stop and come back later. I say make your videos as long as you like, you make good decisions as to how long the shot is. Same with your commentary (so we know what you are doing and why). DirtPerfect videos are always interesting, informative, and entertaining!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Richard

[@frankbirkemose4967]

Mike, I think the Ripper worked pretty good. Saying that we have one for our EC 160, that is leaning up against a conex box out behind the shop. It's been there since the machine arrived on property. Lol. I think yours works really good.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol sounds about right

[@billhann412]

Smooth as silk.

[@alwayshungry24]

the length of the vid don't matter to me.if i like the content then i'm in for the long haul.i love your content. so i have my fried chicken and ice tea ready to watch the next one

[@mattminahan7376]

Half hour plus. Keep them coming boss...

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@jeffcotton526]

First to comment! LOL! FYI, a hardwood tree is a tree that sheds it's leaves in the fall. A softwood tree retains it's leaves (aka needles) all year long. I sold lumber for many, many years and that's the definition of hardwood and softwood trees. Although, many softwood trees have denser, harder wood versus a hardwood tree. Such as Southern Yellow Pine is much harder and stronger then Aspen or Cottonwood trees.

[@matttom94]

Jeff Cotton maybe for your area but Australian hardwood trees are evergreen

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup lot of soft woods shed leaves here

[@michaeldunagan8268]

I like your ingenuity to make your own implement ripper. I think a straight blade would be best for a direct pull. Teeth require a reciprocating motion to be effective. Small teeth are better for cross-cutting such that you mist did in this video.

[@jeffbeall2296]

Longer videos now and then would be fine with me. I enjoy them all. Nice to see the Volvo is working out well for you ! Keep on digging. Got you on Instgram now. Cool posts yer putting up. Logger Wade is a kick to watch too.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Jeff

[@critical-thought]

Looked to me like the ripper worked pretty good. If you like the profile of the bucket, then make your ripper the same profile. I would also add another blade too. Kind of like the trencher without the backplate.

[@thomasleonard1846]

That Volvo is smooth!

[@DirtPerfect]

It is

[@stevencroon]

Dang it all son, I gotta wait for a couple of days!!!! for part 2? The fast forward of clearing the trees looked like some kind of critter chomping the forest. Your work is so dang interesting, a lot like when I worked in the woods, always different and the same at the same time. Good narrative too.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate the feedback

[@quietusplus1221]

I wonder if you could adjust the ripper to be a thumb, and have the bucket attached as well? Best of both worlds? Not sure that would give you the same power/reach...

[@SuperIanjohnson]

Not too worried about the length of your videos as long as they are interesting; it's only if you had to start 'padding them out' to make a certain time, they might get boring-never the case with your videos so far though !! Always good to watch for me.

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Mikey... I like 20-30 minute vids... however, if they are interesting and tell a story, I don’t mind longer ones. Now about that ripper.... would the trenching bucket be a viable alternative to it for knocking down trees with minimum disturbance?

[@DirtPerfect]

I have tried that but it’s to tall for good leverage

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Dirt Perfect just curious... thnx

[@genedixon9523]

Mr. Perfect, FYI, as a wood turner, I look at every tree as standing bowls. I'm always scanning for burls and (tree) crotches when you are clearing.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lots around here for sure

[@jeffross9275]

Would it help if you angled the shank back more so your notches would help cut the roots

[@ajbearthworks]

Longer the better!!

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@davidhill4711]

30 minute with multiple parts is good with me. Enjoy them either way.

[@groundupexcavation]

On the ripper, try making the teeth shorter so they don’t bite as much. Most rippers have about that angle on the bottom tooth that I’ve seen. But you might can try straighten it out some. That’s my thinking. Great video, keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

I had a ripper/stumper for my Hitachi 50 I liked it better for grubbing with the smaller machine,felt it was easier on the machine. But as you said for picking up stuff the bucket or a rake is way better

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@nickpersenaire4443]

Nice job Mike 👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@benmudn]

Would it help if you sharpened the upper teeth on the ripper or would that make them too susceptible to bending and breaking?