Dream Firewood Equipment List Is Complete

Today we purchased the missing piece of the puzzle to my dream firewood equipment list

[@alexmattyspac7605]

Definitely a missing piece to the puzzle. It will without a doubt be a game changer. I really enjoy your channel, keep up the good work. Thanks.

[@enochperkins9835]

My father in law used to use an old wooden sided manure spreader to bring blocked wood out of the woods. It was narrow enough to make it through and big enough tires for clearance and weight capacity. He used an old Cleetrack tractor/dozer

[@MrTackleberry79]

Liked. Tips... Use only Dot approved transport chain or equivalent rated QUALITY ratchet straps to tie down the tractor or sideXside. Read up on the legal way to tie down equipment. Put a block between the tires on the trailer so it can't roll when the toung lifts the F150 rear axle.(yes thats a real thing). Lastly, add some tie down points to the floor of the dump bed and use that for securing your loads and equipment. Great work and keep it up!

[@dropshot1967]

With loading machines, you always have to make sure the bulk of the weight is above the axels and it is best to check if the load on your tow hitch is not exceeding the factory specifications. In the case of your traktor you might have to load it reversing into the trailer, with the weight of the engine being in the front of that machine. Also, while loading I would put some sort of bracing under the back of the trailer or the ramps, loading it like you did this time puts an enormous load (half the weight of your traktor or maybe even more) on the tow hitch and the connection in the up direction. It is not designed for that But that trailer will be a big asset. Now you can even make arrangements with tree services to go get firewood directly from them. check out "surviving country life" for how he did it.

[@davinleclair5309]

Thank you adam for liking my comment. it means alot to me.

[@joeford7350]

I think you are going about expanding your business in the right way. Keep it up!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I love the trailer. We need one as well. Enjoyed the video.

[@HometownAcres]

I haven’t used it much yet but I know it’s gonna be a blessing to have

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

This is an extremely well done video! Your explanation of your equipment was logical and clear, and I greatly appreciate the obvious pride you have in your equipment and processes. Three thumbs up!

[@williamwilson6887]

Congrats on the new purchase Adam. I’m sure it’ll come in handy more time than you’ll have ever imagined. I know that Mike Morgan can’t stop raving about his similar trailer he has and both look very sturdy and well built. Stay safe

[@philgriswold2133]

It looks like you pretty much have it covered. Nest step is full-time firewood guy, work from home, part-time accountant.

[@HometownAcres]

I like the sound of that

[@OurGreeneAcres]

That’s a really nice trailer good addition to the fleet. Looks like you will have a pretty good load when the tractor is in tow as well just leave plenty of room for stopping. Take care brother

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Awesome. Now you got the whole set up. Glad you were able to get more totes.

[@stannelson2582]

Hobby/business is going in the red like all fun hobbies. Good luck with the fun.

[@HometownAcres]

I’m not too worried about it. These are just as much toys for me as they are tools. As always it’s a hobby and hobbies cost money

[@benbarnes2819]

Absolutely, love the videos and watching the business grow.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Nice Adam! Happy for you!

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks Hank

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's an awesome trailer! Perfect for your needs!

[@jng3150]

Well done Adam. Trailer was one of my earliest purchases. It gets used alot.

[@CGrib16]

Glad to see you growing! Love the new trailer Adam.

[@DanKlein_1]

One thing I noticed that may help you or may not. I never knew about it until later in life because I never hauled a tractor. Be extra careful to block your wheels on the trailer or truck when loading if your truck is pointed down hill. As the tractor is being pulled up the ramp of the trailer, it can actually lift up your trailer tongue hard enough that it lifts your truck hitch and takes weight off the back wheels of your truck and could be enough that it will start rolling downhill. I have heard horror stories of this happening with bigger equipment. not sure it it applies here with lighter equipment. I saw it happen loading a full size farm tractor.

[@danielchambers1958]

I noticed the absence of wheel chocks as well . . .

[@jasone9]

Should throw a set of jack stands under the rear of the trailer to keep it from lifting up on the truck.

[@danielchambers1958]

@@jasone9 good idea!!!!

[@heathworsley8347]

Just like the tractor and the bog grapple I have a feeling you're going to wonder what you ever did without the dump trailer. Another great video thank you. I have enjoyed watching you grow your business

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Great video I would love to have a dump trailer

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great purchase Adam, you’ll get lots of use out of the dump trailer. Thanks for sharing with us.👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@GPOutdoors]

Congratulations Adam! You're all set now. Merry Christmas!

[@HometownAcres]

Merry Christmas Gord

[@daveholmes123]

Adam your getting a awesome set-up ! The dump trailer is sweet that's gonna be very handy, your definitely working smarter not harder! Every little bit helps keep up the great work 👍

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks Dave!

[@kurtsimmons1587]

I know a lot of people don’t think about this. You should make a couple of wedges and place under your ramps to take the weight off of them while going up into your trailer. They had a little bend while going into but not too bad. But you never know when fatigue will set into the ramps.

[@healyfamily4]

Nice growth to your business. I have enjoyed watching you evolve your channel and business. Looking forward to seeing what the future brings.

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks Richard

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

What a great setup Adam! Thanks for the video, take care 🤠

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks Davey

[@HomesteadJay]

This is a great overview video of all the stuff you need to get into it for sure! Nice work on the new trailer! Very nice! its on my list lol

[@Living-The-Dream]

Great equipment !🔥👍🤠👏

[@joshbraman4227]

You are gunna love that thing. Got one for similar reasons... dude you end up opening so many other doors aswell. Fix the drive way, rent it out, deliver sand and gravel for friends family lol I swear mine is always in motion

[@HometownAcres]

That’s what I figured. I’ll find so many more uses for it than what I purchased it for

[@davinleclair5309]

I also love that trailer. Real nice,

[@andywyland2761]

I am a logger and for a smaller saw to carry around in the skidder a 455 rancher is perfect I run a 24 inch bar on it and it does fine.

[@joesteen9742]

Great deal! You got going on!

[@waynejohnson9855]

the trailer was a huge labor saver for me next to my skid steer.

[@randygrider9758]

That def is the missing piece. I bought a dump trailer years ago, best work saver ever. Only issue is everyone wants to borrow it. Mine is only 6.5 x10, but I’d never part with it.

[@gardeningpreacher]

I love your setup. I cut firewood for my shop and for one of the members where I preach who is disabled and not able to do it himself. There is something that is very satisfying about working in firewood; cutting, splitting, hauling and even stacking it...

[@mohamadbouhamo4776]

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[@davetraver4655]

Thanks for showing how you have developed your business the way you have, Adam. It's nice to have advice when I'm getting ready to retire and start my own homestead and place in the country. Don't think I want to sell firewood, but would like to do a lot of the same things as you do and heat my home and shop with wood. I'd also like to have a sawmill too, but you can get into those next. Hint, Hint... Thanks for all you do!!

[@HometownAcres]

A sawmill is something else I would love to have. But it may be a little while away

[@JayNguyen-qd7fk]

Kicking and scratching til you got it covered...but a few sheds for dry storage , machine protection and raw goods IS NEXT..!..??

[@evilreddog]

if you have not seen it before, i can reccomend firewood sacks that we commonly use here in norway. they are easy to fill and stack once cut, can be dried in the sack and then delivered directly to consumers. Fits well on pallets for volume sale as well. With good wood a sack can last just about a days worth of burning. Comes in different sizes as well. If you decide to experiment with them be sure to get sacks that are UV proof, or you will just tear them apart if you have them outside for drying.

[@michaelroberts1342]

The trailer will be a game changer.

[@christhomas9837]

There are a ton of used for the trailer, you're going to love it. I bought one used this summer and my D rings are mounted on the floor too. Not the best place, the material gets hung up on them. Mine are bolted on and I'm going to move them to the side wall. Half tons can tow quite a lot these days.

[@HometownAcres]

Yeah I’m not crazy about the location of the d rings. They were in the way of the IBC totes. I had to tie them down with the tie down points on the outside wall of the trailer

[@kimberleytramper8966]

Daniel sent me over from Arms Family Homestead. You have a nice setup to process the wood from trees!

[@HometownAcres]

Just trying to save from wearing out my body when I’m older. You can always buy more equipment when it wears out but a new back is much harder to come by. Thanks for watching and hope to hear from you again!

[@jr-a-cat]

Very nice addiction to the family

[@sureflamefirewood4174]

Great move your going to love the benefits of a good trailer.. now load her up with split wood bring it to the shop and see how many bundles you can make with one load!!

[@HometownAcres]

I bet it would be a lot. I’m going to guess 150-200 bundles

[@billpendley2561]

I have been watching your channel for a while now and you mention that your equipment list is complete. In an earlier video you mentioned purchasing a sawmill. I have been operating my sawmill for a number of years now and would like to offer a little advice. I have watched a number of videos of people that go out and buy a new sawmill and the first thing they do is load up a beautiful log for that first cut. BAD MISTAKE! Learn what can go wrong before you dive in to that beautiful log. Nothing wrong with splitting a little firewood for sawmill practice.

[@DudeRanchDIY]

Congrats on the trailer Adam! I kind of acquired equipment in the opposite order of you with my dump trailer being first but they are the best! Plus they can hold a ton of ibc totes! My tractor fits the same way with the grapple hanging over the bulkhead with the chipper on the rear...Looking forward to seeing how you put it to use in future videos. 🍻

[@coreyriley7160]

Looking good Big Dog !

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks Corey! Good to hear from you

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? You are well set up now buddy!!! That trailer is some nice. Makes for a lot of possibilities for you. Flexibility is the key. Thanks for posting. Take care!!

[@davinleclair5309]

i am 14 AND firewood is my hobby. Right now i own a country line 25 tun log spliter.

[@HometownAcres]

That splitter will serve you well. Especially in your early years. As you grow and sell more firewood you will eventually want something bigger but for right now that is perfect

[@davinleclair5309]

For adam. Thx for commenting. I am saving up for the Easton made axis. And for Christmas, I am pretty sure my mom bought me a tractor.

[@HometownAcres]

Sounds like it will be an excellent Christmas!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@davinleclair5309 Wow - best Christmas ever!

[@EastonmadeWoodSplitters]

The dump trailer will help out a lot adam. Great video. Keep up the good work.

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks Andrew

[@jmfarmstexas9078]

Congrats on the new trailer You have a nice set up for sure

[@a.naw2525]

Soon enough you'll have to build another garage/ woodshed to keep all the toys. Great video!

[@chrisallen399]

Nice trailer. You can always strap down your implements into the F150 bed. Love to watch how all of you firewood guys keep growing. Reminding us all that it can be done.

[@HometownAcres]

That’s probably what I’ll end up doing. Adding my ballast to the bed of the f150 and the. Pull it out with the forks when I need it

[@motivatedbydesigns]

Congratulations! I can't wait to get my little hobby firewood stacks big enough to get one.

[@HometownAcres]

A little bit every couple of days is all it takes

[@motivatedbydesigns]

@@HometownAcres kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqHKfmimdrR2qtU There is a quick look at my step-up and a shout out to you in this video if you want to check it out.

[@fricknjeep]

looking good see ya friday john

[@paulpane2113]

Nice equipment, should be securing that tractor loader arm with chain, if you hit a big bump at speed the hose might burst depressurization of hydrolic system could occur swinging that boom upwards, and possibly be a hazard. A Ford 1 ton diesel doually is maybe in your future, as your delivery loads increase. You're an American entrepreneurs model, sir. God bless you and your family with much prosperity.

[@mattsfirewoodvideos738]

7x14 dump trailer thats a beautiful peice of equipment thats gonna be my next investment i have a 2010 tundra 5.7l long bed and your right about a full size truck I used to have a dodge dakota with a 6.5 foot bed but I can move so much more with my new truck for sure

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks Matt

[@ThePete2432]

I like how you got the 6.5’ bed on your f-150... it’s rare vs the 5.5’

[@digdrivediy]

I think you just cost me a dump trailer. Makes perfect sense! Now to go sell the wife!

[@HometownAcres]

Haha I should write a book, how to purchase your wife to let you buy a dump trailer.

[@TERRORoftheLORD]

You will want to block in between the trailer tires when you are loading equipment. Easier on the the trucks transmission and keeps anything from moving.

[@brucebello2049]

Good looking trailer Adam

[@iridemotorbikes]

Good stuff!! 😎💪🏼💪🏼

[@troyreeves8775]

As a 51 year old Police Officer who is close to retirement, I would love to live your hobby lifestyle. Seems so very freeing. I would love to learn some of these skills. I'm probably past my prime to do this type of work but just the equipment and outdoor work would be amazing! I need some property!! Keep it up sir!

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks Troy. They say the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The 2nd best time is today. Never too late

[@bradenmiller3476]

Really nice truck man.

[@HometownAcres]

Thank you

[@MoneypitHomestead]

Love watching this video and you have a great equipment list and I have some of this but not all LOL

[@HometownAcres]

It’s taken me 3 years to accumulate this list. It certainly didn’t happen overnight

[@thall6076]

i been following the morgan’s from the beginning, and found your channel with you on there channel other day, awesome channel and keep up the good work friend...

[@07negative56]

That log splitter is clutch! I’ll have to save my lunch money for a while. That thing is not cheap.

[@TheSilverguy23]

Your catching up with the Morgan’s with your fire wood making equipment!!!

[@davinleclair5309]

I love your channel. For christmas i am getting cloths.

[@HometownAcres]

That’s awesome. Welcome to the firewood family

[@danielchambers1958]

I think I have overloaded my Ranger 570 as well . . . great video!

[@HometownAcres]

It’s easy to do with red oak haha

[@WoolysWorld]

Brilliant man

[@billrichardsjr]

Appalachian trailer is 4 minutes from where I live! You should have dropped by for a beer and chap wearing instructions! Lol

[@dougsmith9099]

Adam nice setup, could try backing the tractor on the trailer can maybe setvthe loader down on the floor then,the tires being loaded should give enough tongue weight

[@OldSchoolMillennial]

Sweet setup, Adam! You are going to love your new trailer. Such a useful tool. I am actually about to do a video on mine. I love mine! You're all set!

[@HometownAcres]

What size trailer do you have?

[@OldSchoolMillennial]

​@@HometownAcres I went with a 6'-0"x12'-0 Maxxd. Originally I pulled the trigger on mine because I was tired of pushing round bales around my pasture by hand for my cows. (Before I bought my tractor) Now I use it for everything from rock, firewood, brush and anything else that comes my way. Enjoy it man, well deserved!

[@markjones4090]

Adam nice trailer. Having all the right tools really takes the hard work out of firewood processing. Now you just need a proper chainsaw (Stihl) ha ha.

[@HometownAcres]

Haha those Stihl 500i’s are around $1,800. I wish I had that kind of money to spend on a saw

[@sharonblevins3281]

Daniel from Arms Family Homestead sent me over. So I'll wish you a good morning!

[@deanbarr5740]

You'll love that trailer Adam. I have a Big Tex 7x14' gooseneck dump trailer. Their awesome and you won't regret your decision buddy.

[@traviscover590]

I like your new video today you did a really good jop you do a good jop on your video today buddy

[@chancethompson8686]

After awhile of pulling that tractor and trailer around, you're gonna want a 3/4 ton pickup..

[@codykochan-erdman9620]

Ram 2500 with a cummins. No other way

[@chancethompson8686]

@@codykochan-erdman9620 Junk... Buy a duramax chevy, better mileage, better interior, better all around...

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Nice Adam. I am looking at a dump trailer in the next 2 years. I am looking at something that can haul 1 cord at a time..

[@HometownAcres]

I was looking for something that would be multipurpose. Firewood and equipment hauling and a 7x14 dump trailer fit the bill perfectly

[@turnintoo7887]

This dude doesn't mess around

[@Churros1209]

Good work

[@bwillan]

I think the next equipment addition to the arsenal would be a firewood bucket for your tractor. That way you can sell bulk firewood (unseasoned) by the dump trailer load to anyone who wants it. Mike Morgan at Outdoors with the Morgans does that with his dump trailer and firewood production equipment.

[@HometownAcres]

I agree a firewood bucket would be really nice to have. Maybe the list isn’t quite done yet

[@bwillan]

@@HometownAcres I suspect you know that the equipment list is always 1 item longer than what you have. LOL

[@lukas-qv6ym]

Great vid

[@jerryferguson5461]

Become acquainted with a local tree service. They will gladly give you logs, cut to length to fit your trailer, and even load them for you! It's what I do, although with a dump truck. Enjoyed your video!

[@HometownAcres]

Yeah I will definitely use it to pickup logs

[@deonrobinson2774]

you are doing good work young man but your goal should be working toward a 3/4 ton or a 1 ton truck to pull with or even a dually because you will wear a 1/2 ton truck faster keep up the good work and keep doing you thing i am proud of you

[@davidwestervelt6050]

I think the dump trailer is great! Did they weld D rings in the bed to tie to? I would try to stick to chain. Straps are good for some jobs. You will need to replace them. Most equipment you want to chain on all four corners. I have a old tilt deck car hauler. I need to put more D rings on for better strapping. Be careful when loading the trailer and getting the load right. I use to pull the trailer mentioned earlier with a lighter truck. It did it. But I did find out how much the trailer could get that truck in a lot of trouble quickly. But being under CDL you have to watch the GVW of truck and trailer gross. This is where our state has fined a lot of drivers. I now pull it with a F250 with a full size tractor on the back. It no longer lets the trailer own the truck. You will know what I mean when it happens. The truck should not feel like your floating on air. Most of these are purpose built for pulling. I would much rather have a 14k trailer than the 10k. They are so much better built. After getting a three point hitch assembly I move all the trailers with the tractor. So much easier and quicker. I hope this helps. Hope your holidays are well. Thanks for the great content. I enjoy accounting side you bring to the business.

[@ridingwithdan1337]

Great business structure here. You provide such value to the community by having firewood ready to go, this is what i look for in a strong business - what's the lead time to me if i order? Sounds like yours is instant, which means you have one healthy setup. I love your setup for the equipment, it really looks like you're having a lot of fun with this side business. Did you buy all of those with the profits for the business as well?

[@darthgbc363]

Look at the trailer floor in the video when loading the tractor. Maybe lay down some 2x12's to spread the load front to back. Or maybe add some metal structure under the deck. I would hate to see the wheels break through the deck when tying the tractor down. But, might not be anything to worry about.

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

Especially like the tall backrest on those pallet forks, Who makes the forks/ backrest that you put on the tractor , please?

[@donnydez4431]

Great video! Just wondering what tires are you running on your truck they look great!

[@rowdyharrisgrowyourbusines7812]

Have you ever considered getting a Halverson Processor? I have been talking to the company and if your tractor has the required specs it c an absolutely run the processor. I was just wondering because it looks like your setup would be awesome for the processor and if you got it you wouldn't have to touch the wood even one time during the process from cutting it to selling it and it is extremely fast. Just a thought. Look it up on KZbin. They are pretty incredible.

[@jasone9]

I don't think that trailer is going to work. You'd better bring that down to my place for a few weeks and let me work the kinks out for you.

[@Scott___T]

Ever thought of adding advertising on the metal panels of the IBC totes?

[@S_man89]

Nice list man. I’m at stage one myself. 8lb fiskars super splitting maul, husqvarna 562 xp (61cc), splitting chain to wrap the logs to aid in directing the splitting force making splitting so much faster, and my 2012 f150 3.5 eco boost. I’m working on getting some business cards and building up my supply this winter. My next thing is clientele and a location that will afford me the space to get a good supply of wood stacked. I have a lead on that but I need to nail it down. I do wish it was closer to where I feel my selling market will be but oh well.

[@HometownAcres]

I would say the most important thing is building a supply. That’s my main goal this year. I don’t want to run out next year

[@S_man89]

@@HometownAcres yeah. I’ve sold 4 face cords so far and I have a good price point at 75 a face delivered and stacked. I’m trying to get like 4 cords split, stacked and drying for this next summer and fall. 4 cords is about all I can store at my parents till I get a location to really stack it up.

[@HometownAcres]

Do what you can with what you have when you can. And plan to do more with more in the future. If you’ve seen my videos from the beginning you know where I started. It’s been 2 years. It doesn’t happen overnight but it is a great feeling to grow a business of your own

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Nice trailer.

[@HometownAcres]

Thanks!

[@byronperkins8330]

how about a flip up extension/chute for your conveyor, something to take on and off so you can still travel

[@Kvasir87]

Would be worth to check your tongue weight tho. Having the majority of the weight on the front of the trailer can throw you a curveball quickly. Happens to a lot of people here with their mid size pick ups. Snapping and bending frames because of bad load distribution

[@Todd22560]

I'm not sure that you've mentioned how you dispose of the IBC plastic? Love the video and I love my Kioti DK45SE as well. Todd in NH.

[@HometownAcres]

We’re still figuring out a good way to get rid of them. So far I have been cutting them up with a saws-all into smaller pieces and putting them in our trash. I’ve tried calling around and there aren’t any recycling centers that take plastic. They are only interested in scrap metal

[@markjones4090]

@@HometownAcres couple of ideas, cut in half on the diagonal and use as roofs over your full totes. Cut top off drill holes in bottom and use as raised garden beds. Put on a trailer or carryall attach a 12 volt pump and use as a mobile water source, attach a fire fighting pump for dealing with fires. Many uses for them, cutting them up and throwing out seems a waste of a good container.

[@brodycampbell2990]

I’ve seen 7x14 dump trailers with 14k GVW. 7k pound axles