Emergency! Friends Need Help! - Compact Tractor Backhoe Digs Up Driveway

A friend tried to dig through crushed gravel driveway without success. He called TTWT (tractor 911) to come to the rescue. We help our friends dig a trench for a gate opener.
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[@ritterjon]

Helping neighbors, that's what it's all about. Nice job Tim and family. God bless

[@johndeno562]

Good video, helping neighbors is what it's all about. Most people you meet now day's don't understand. Good job

[@lodprice2343]

Tim, y’all made my Friday end well. I came home from eating some good southern fried chicken and enjoyed a TTWT video. Life just doesn’t get any better. Y’all are the best!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Lod Price thanks for the positive words. Needed them today!

[@mi2tn]

Nice being able to help neighbors. Glad you could help and a good job too!

[@nogeek43]

I love the way you bring your family along for the fun and even put them to work at times. Good to see a family with similar interests.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We have a good time together. Thanks for your comment!

[@TimAdkinsWV]

Great looking job, I really love having Johnny's cousin JD helping me with our projects.

[@earlsmithson4749]

Great Job Tim, having a resource like you and your wife is a God send to the good folks you help. I really enjoy your vids.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks Earl! Really appreciate it!

[@Archer11ca]

Nice project Tim. I'm going tomorrow with my JD 4100 and 410 loader to expand my brother in laws driveway. You inspired me.

[@KiotiCS]

Great job Tim I did that with our bobcat with forks to dig the trench for power and yes that road pack gets hard !! Take care and have a great weekend ! Curt 👍😁🚜

[@nashguy207]

Good job guys. Always nice to be able to help a friend. I have always said if a friend can't help another friend whats the use in having friends.

[@houndsmanone4563]

Another fun video from TTWT. I just finished your tater Hilling video prior to this viewing. Those taters surely came right back up pretty well. Thanks for your videos and allowing all of us be a part of the TTWT life. .

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Houndsman One thanks for watching!

[@jonradband2635]

Ttwt great videos we bought a 1025 because of your videos and a case skid as Well. All the best from the uk

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Which case model did you buy? Where are you located?

[@jonradband2635]

@@TractorTimewithTim hi we got the tv380-t4b and we are in todmorden Lancashire england we are looking at get a Deere 3045 cab later this year maybe as we have a small 45 acre farm that was in bad repair and over grown.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Drive a 3045r today in Nuremberg!

[@jonradband2635]

@@TractorTimewithTim your driving a 3045r today? Be good to see your thoughts on it

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I drove it earlier today. Felt just like a 3046r in USA. I love it! We’ll probably show it in a video when we get back home and have time to edit.

[@Drew6709]

Smooth move Katriel. Miss Graceful on the trampoline. Lol. Tim, YOUR TURN!!!! Be sure to get video of that. Tim, next time, put the spoil from the ditch on the inside of the ditch to make back filling easier.

[@bigjim5723]

i was wondering while watching at the time-why he didn't just go around the post's-and push the dirt in that way..........unless there was a fence i couldn't see. lol

[@MrDoyle07]

I am an electrician, but, I am going to stand down... 😊 ...you guys do it your way.

[@macdawg6403]

Your a nice guy Tim!

[@cliffordlarson5425]

Another good video of Tim enjoy them.

[@jeffrainwater4084]

I think you get twice as many thumbs up when Katriel narrates.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Jeff Rainwater deservedly so!

[@johanbos160]

Nice job tim as always en a good video. Good weekend 👍

[@sixosixo]

Another great video and successful job! BTW, I bought my 1025 back in April and most of my decision was based on TTwT. Love lil tractor.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+sixosixo glad to hear you are enjoying it!

[@thd5678]

I've reached the point where I have watched all the TTWT videos. Now I have to wait for new ones. Great video Tim!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+thd5678 all of them?? Wow.

[@thd5678]

I have a lot of downtime in hotels on the other end of the road. I spent A LOT of time on the tube.

[@bigjim5723]

GLAD U LIKED ALL OF THEM-as i;ve watched all of his too!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+BigJim57 yes, thanks to both of you! Big Jim, you've been around since we started. We still hope to visit you at some point!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+m9 ovich maybe we should have a quiz to see? First question. What type of Business is Katriel contemplating starting on Mars?

[@kenlitherland6065]

Great job. Dig the gravel and put it back in no time. I've been on the wrong end of a hard bar digging through a gravel drive and it's no fun.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Ken Litherland yea. Much easier with Johnny!

[@jackhembree2503]

To aid in your bucket clogging problem, yes Pam or use motor oil will work, but not environmental friendly. Try this for a solution, cut a piece of heavy duty mud flap like on commercial truck, the anti sail type, or a piece of belting from a bailer or conveyor, the lenght should be from the hinge end to the tooth end following the contour, not straight across. Attach with bolts at each end. When your operate the bucket the insert will fling the mud out as you dump. I use an abrasive disk to cut the lining material, a hollow punch of hole saw can do the holes. Like your videos, my favorite color might be "Orange or Red". Best to you and your family.👍

[@timkd5vmv583]

That looked like a fun project. Too bad you are way up north. I have several projects that need Johnny and the backhoe.

[@gatorsworld]

Nice work with that J D and nice electrical digging.....liked the music at the end.....CHEERS

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Gator's World thanks. That is our 'theme song' we use it at the end of most videos...so if you get a hankerin' for it, you know where to find it!

[@waynebrogdon9628]

Every man needs ... a Katriel

[@bvonhaugg]

soooo funny hearing about a guy that got the 1025R because of your vids....oh, wait!....I'm currently getting numbers from my dealer to buy one too! LOL! Great videos man! miss working with my dad with his 3045? i think...I know it was a 35hp Deere. I own a lawn company and already have a few other Deeres and plan to use this 1025R for jobs just like you guys! Keep up the great work! Helps to see how to or not to do things when I get to the same types of projects...IE..don't put the fill in dirt on oposite side of the ditch "trapping" the tractor on the wrong side..LOL! I am in the Memphis area about 40 minutes north of Memphis. I just started the company, Dove Affordable Lawn Care, about 3 years ago in 2015. Business is doing great and this will help me be able to keep busy in the winter too when people have projects to do! I plan to keep following your videos!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks. We sell lots of compact tractors!

[@bvonhaugg]

If all goes well my local rep might have me rollin by mid next week!! Plus, she is trying to get a great deal for me because they have 1 '17 leftover that "needs" to be gone....to a good home! LOL! I'm trying to find where you got the forks cause I think that it'll be cheaper aftermarket than from them. Also I'm going to or the toothbar for sure!! I have lots of jobs where I need to take our shrubs and roots!

[@Doobie2100]

She is back!!!!!

[@RKHarm24]

As always, another fine video from thee three mighty ones at TTwT. Katriel is in need of some basic gymnastics.

[@martineastburn3679]

I have the tooth bar also - use a pressure washer when it is handy (rare) Also the hooks on top - ugh have to buy smaller chain ! the hooks are small in the throat for the nice Truck chain and log chain I have. I can just start a wedge on the chain itself. The hooks won't mesh! I keep several small chains in my 'extra' hole on the right side of the tractor - e.g. large soda ... And a red rag. I load a box on the bucket and chain between the hooks to keep the box trapped. Kinda handy for small jobs. Spotted this older year old show. Yea.

[@laprepper]

In an alternative universe, you backed up right into that brick gate post with the support arm ;)

[@keithaune2588]

Tim if you put grease in the allen socket hole after you tighten the tool bar on the grease will keep the dirt from sticking in the holes

[@flat4314]

An old trick my dad used to keep from getting the bucket clogged was spray it with used motor oil it also protects it from rust he also sprayed the bottom of the mower deck and I still so that today it works great. Not sure how well Pam would hold up over time.

[@truckinchihuahuaalvieschre2494]

Tim if you keep having problems with dirt coming out of your bucket on your backhoe paint it with motorkote it's a lubricant that you normally put in your oil of your vehicle or your transmission anything that has lubrication. It works one thing I have found where it really shines is painting it on your mower deck after you clean it about every 4th mowing. And you won't have grass sticking to it at all. I have not tried it in my bucket on my back hoe yet but it sure seems to help on the bucket on the loader. It just makes its slicker and dirt don't seem to stick. Go to the automotive section at Walmart and you will find it right around the Lucas. Or you can go to motorkote.com just a thought.

[@jimclark576]

Great video! BTW, I didn't get a tee shirt with my bolt on hooks! LOL

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Jim Clark hey, another $15 will take you all the way!

[@allenelmore4570]

This video brings up a thought I've had in the past after talking to the electricians at work. They were digging up some electrical conduit and replacing it to add more wire going to the building that would require larger conduit. The electrician told me that no matter how much he sealed the conduit it will fill with water over time, this brought up the thought of where is it coming from if everything is sealed. One of the key places the water must have been coming from was sweat and it runs down and collects with no outlet, therefore in order to remove the water from buried electrical conduit I wonder why they don't add a drain line that would carry the water below the conduit and allow it to absorb into the soil. We all know the issues with moisture, electricity, metals, ionization and corrosion, seems like it would be worth the extra efforts. Keep up the good work! Sincerely, Allen.

[@Drew6709]

Tim, now that you have the rear blade. You can now come back to grade the driveway.

[@robertheinkel6225]

Put some anti seize on those Allen screws to prevent corrosion. Works better than oil or grease.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Robert Heinkel sounds good

[@patroberson2592]

Great video! We liked Katriel's idea of spraying with Pam. Have you tried that yet?

[@bigjim5723]

ur just a jack of all trades-and enjoyed by all the community.lol. hard to imagine by just buying a tractor and posting u u-tube-just how far that would go-and become.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep. As you know, we posted our original tractor videos for Christy's parents to see our new tractor in action. ...folks started watching....and the rest is history!

[@charliehmmhkkhjhhvvbbeeton4442]

BigJim57 ffgtdf

[@dozingnsloping6814]

Take a hole saw to the bottom of that little one foot. Helps relieve the suction in those little guys and your material will come out a lot easier

[@jamesdiehl8690]

The flip flop farmer flopped when she tried to flip on the flipflopoline!

[@KDMTrucking]

Spray wd-40 in your bucket a few times and it'll help a bunch! We've used it on bigger blades and buckets and works great after a few applications

[@chadder19k]

Hey Tim instead of the Allen screws for the teeth might be able to get a bolt that is the same size and thread and put in their and won't have to worry about the Allen screw anymore

[@davidharris6581]

The first Katriel sighting of the season. She's very elusive. It's hard to catch her on camera. :)

[@KatrielMarks]

David Harris my natural habitat IS behind the camera... 😂

[@stanleyknox3696]

I watch your channel all the time and I just purchased a sub compact Massey Ferguson GC1705, I hope to some equipment so I can help out the community at a very reasonable rate.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Sounds good!

[@jolanni7]

I buried a 100' heavy duty store bought extension cord 22 years ago, to get power to a storage shed. Has not failed me yet. I know it was not the right thing to do but, hey.

[@toddc7660]

What brand of gate opener did he use ?

[@daveknowshow]

I wish I had a narrow trenching bucket. one day I'm gonna get me one or build my own.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+daveknowshow building one would be a good project for you!

[@daveknowshow]

thanks M9 ovich, yes I have been watching his channel for many years. what a shame they stopped him from shooting footage inside the gate at his work.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+daveknowshow agreed

[@bigjim5723]

yelp-it just doesn't seem the same any more.

[@JoshBeards]

BXpanded makes a 6" trenching bucket. It's got a reversible cutting edge. The bucket is shallow with a slight V to dump material easier. It's longer than a typical bucket, too.

[@chrisdubeau8828]

Hi my name is Chris what state are guys in and what town I love your movies from Chris

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Chris Dubeau keep watching, Chris. All of that info is in our videos.

[@FieldstonefarmOH]

My wife and I just bought 25 acres, we will be building a house on the land. Needs some brush hogging well a lot..do you think a 1025 is good or should we go bigger? We will be doing some farming..

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I would go bigger. Look at 2038r & 3039r.

[@awiedor1525]

Hey Tim, I know it was a few months ago, but do you remember how long it took you dig that trench? Im guessing you went about 2ft deep and about 15ft wide. My yard has some spots that get pretty wet in the spring and fall and I was thinking of putting some drainage in and Im trying to decide if the 1025R with the 260B backhoe would be good for this project or if it would be too small. Thanks

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Took only 5-10 minutes. I didn’t go but 6” deep or so. Still, the 1025r backhoe will handle what you need.

[@Masdyl1319]

Where about in Indiana are you? I'm in cedar lake, but wife and I bought property in Hebron, IN and plan to build in spring time. Ill be in need of a tractor. Initially was looking at a 2025r, but after watchin ur videos, I'm kinda thinkin I may only need a 1025r. Its only 1.8 aces, but the back 3/4 acre is 4-5' brush that I plan on maintaining.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We are currently in Carmel.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

1025r/2025r essentially the same Tractor.

[@Masdyl1319]

Tractor Time with Tim. I heard the hydraulics are different on the 2025r, any truth to it? Also, I know the 2025r has bigger tires and more ground clearance, but the may be a moot point for what I will need. Engine hp and pto hp I believe are close to the same between the two.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, more hydraulic pressure.

[@Malakie]

What are the different size buckets for the backhoe? So far have only seen this skinny one you are using.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Malakie Usn 8", 12", and 16". I have the 8" and 16".

[@Malakie]

What is the cost of each bucket approximately? Going to be picking up my snow plow beginning of December but already budgeting to add a couple more thing come spring.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Malakie Usn forks should be top on your list. Backhoe buckets are ~600

[@mcinkyt]

I don't think I've seen anyone ask, how long does it take to dig every 10 feet of trench that depth?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+mcinkyt oh, not long. Easier without the driveway. Probably 15 min.

[@brucealvarez9263]

It is faster if you have a Christy to move the tractor forward while the hoe operator stays in the seat.

[@anotherchavez]

I would have run 2 inch conduit across the driveway so that there is room to add something in the future.

[@josephsummers3241]

Where did you get the removable teeth for the bucket

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Heavyhitch.com use coupon code TTWT for a 5% Discount.

[@All-Terraingarage]

Tim where did you get your tooth bar for the bucket?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Jon Bemis hi Jon. Welcome aboard. I mention it in almost every video! Heavyhitch.com. 5% discount with coupon code TTWT.

[@All-Terraingarage]

Thanks Tim! Ive heard you talk about other items but not that one. Thanks so much. I have a 1023e and thinking about upgrading to the new 2025r, are you still planning on demoing one when available?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Jon Bemis working with Deere on that. Not sure if/when it will happen. The toothbar totally transforms your front loader.

[@deanlevang6031]

Tim, if you want another venue for your excellent videos, consider Carbon TV. (Kapper Outdoors is another KZbin channel I watch and his videos just uploaded on that site today.)

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+Dean Levang yes. We are in progress with them. Do you like CarbonTV better than KZbin?

[@deanlevang6031]

I am an Apple stockholder and Apple fan boy, so I am for just about any alternative to a Google-owned company or product/service. Plus, I am not pleased with Google's/KZbin's censorship of programming they deem unacceptable. They are certainly not a gun-friendly company.

[@jettygarcia8081]

True, i believe. :)

[@ar15topgun]

Where did you get the 8" bucket?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Bought with the backhoe.

[@michigantler5046]

nice

[@ประวัติเอี่ยมสกุล]

👍👍👍👍🚜

[@welderboy525]

You laugh about spraying the bucket with Pam Tim but a lot of guys spray there snow plows with Pam or wd-40

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I wax my snow plow...works great. I can see that oil would help for snow...especially the first few minutes while the blade is warm.

[@patrickb94]

Why not get a mini excavator it would be more efficient

[@TractorTimewithTim]

+patrick bardsley yes, it would

[@Alanschmalzried]

Because a mini ex can't mow, till....etc.

[@JoshBeards]

Bucket clogging issues? Lubricating the bucket is a waste of time and doesn't last. You're taking too big of bites. I own the same hoe and I'm around large excavators all the time. Stop the bite when the bucket is 3/4 full. Taking a heaping bite packs material in there. No it's not slower when you're spending time shaking the bucket out after each scoop. It's less wear and tear shaking the bucket empty, too. I found if you have to shake it loose to use the crowd instead of the bucket. I spent weeks following a Kobelco SK 210 listening and watching the operator struggle to empty a plugged bucket after every scoop. He was too greedy and too impatient.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Makes sense.