FAIL? Digging for In-Ground Trampoline; HUGE Concrete Challenge

[@thelittlestpunky]

Good to see tractors of all colors working together!

[@mattmarcoux]

ATM

[@Archermotorcycleandtire]

I love videos like this that includes backhoes and trenchers!

[@ronaldbeuron3766]

wow. i'm so impressed that jonny backhoe could even move that concrete!

[@mrgregpappas]

So much entertainment watching you guys pulling that block out. Awesome.

[@joeymomma518]

In the dozens upon dozens of videos I have watched of yours Tim, the trenching ones are by far my favorites. I love that attachment. And as always Tim & Crissy, another wonderful time spent watching you two.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks Joey!

[@greenwoodsbushhogging6704]

From being a M.E.O and operating track hoes and all the big toys, that's a adorable backhoe. From being a home owner/compact tractor lover, that's an amazing backhoe with so many different uses. I'm glad I found your channel and get to enjoy the projects.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for the comment, Chris! I'm glad to see that you appreciate the concept of the 'small' stuff. We know it is not as powerful/fast/efficient as the bigger stuff, but it is LOADS of fun! Glad you took the time to comment. Hope you get a chance to look at some of our older episodes. Unlike most "VLOGS", most of our stuff is not "time sensitive". Each show is independent, showing a project or topic on its own.

[@greenwoodsbushhogging6704]

@@TractorTimewithTim I love the small stuff from compact tractors to old garden tractors in my personal life. I've also viewed a good many of your videos honestly. Very relaxing for me and my daughter to sit and watch them, also very interesting content for me to get new ideas for my tractor. It might be a old Deere 650, but she's still a stout muel for her size.

[@stoiawooddesign]

Great meeting you and the family at the airport. Videos have been great as we plan for a new compact tractor. Thanks! Nick

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Glad you stopped by to chat!

[@stanleyconrad4234]

Hi guys , this is from 1 year later. It looked like a tough job with a couple different solutions. I am pleased you “worked it out” with no damage or hard feelings. The lose of the canopy even proved to be a teaching/learning point. Your a good neighbor. When you want to relocate I can find you a home real close to me. 😳

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep. Good memories. In fact, Rex is coming over for dinner tonight!

[@1ton4god]

Thank you Tim and Christy for all you do. God bless you guys!

[@georgelee7259]

Great working together getting that big concrete block out for the safety of the kids

[@davidbrown1672]

That was awesome. It was great to see you keep at it and prove it could be removed.

[@johnmedlin5894]

Awesome project to video. Determination and problem solving prevailed! It was good to see Christy jumping into action, she added the much needed extra horsepower to get that cement skidded out of that hole! Way to go Christy!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep, would not have moved with that approach had Christy not stepped up and pulled it :-)

[@snapperkc9317]

Perfect example of two men with your backgrounds in farming taking care of an unpredictable problem! I’m glad Kristie wanted it out, enjoyed watching!

[@Mitalayeka]

The three of u are very persistent people, i can see how u worked well together, the head of the Finance committee was like this is happening and Tim was like u talked me into it, lets get it done, very interesting content thanks guys.

[@timothyhanneman7715]

Brute force and perseverance always win, Good team work😏

[@CapeAnnImages]

Now that was very interesting! I was digging a dry well when I bought my house and found all kinds of clay implements from clay pipes to a mortar and pestle! My wife's uncle was a curator of a local museum and had it dated between the late 1500's to the early 1600's. French explorer Samuel de Champlain was known to camp along a brook on the eastern shore of Gloucester Harbor in 1606. From what I dug up and that I live next to a brook on the eastern shore I concluded I found Sam's camp site! Best Regards, Jay

[@timsawyer7443]

"As iron sharpens iron, so one tractor sharpens another." Prov. 27:17 (Okay, so a bit of a paraphrase there! -- lol) Love to see orange and green working together. (Cue Paul and Stevie duet here. Reference -- anyone?) Great vid, Tim!

[@jeffslaven]

This was a nail-biting episode! I was surprised that the two of you were able to remove that block!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks!

[@billfenner7084]

It looks like green and orange are playing very well together.

[@dobrovik]

I love the little digs, it reminds me of church and politics ... it just feels amazing to know people are on your side

[@d.a.ballou9740]

For me, the funny thing is, is that I was just wondering about this project yesterday and here it is this morning! And Christy was right, it was very interesting to watch.

[@Hfoutdoorsyt]

That was really cool to watch. Excellent teamwork

[@realpdm]

I enjoyed this immensely. Nothing I try to do with my tractor in our defective dirt (central Texas clay, rocks, boulders) works out as smoothly as what Tim does and it was great to see you problem solving. Thanks for sharing!

[@unclealansyard5176]

I've been enjoying seeing the 2038R in action recently. Another great job and video. There never a thing called a easy did! Great job showing the challenges of what you could think would be a easy job and working with what you got.

[@mattbarker7739]

Probably 1 of the best challenging video of ya I've watched

[@ront8261]

I agree with Tim: shoulda just buried it; but the videographer wife Kristie has a point; it made for great content!!!

[@denisewildfortune4058]

I would've been tempted to move the hole. Nice save, Tim!

[@shanesherwood343]

I’m with you on the backhoe Tim I have only had my tractor a month and I keep finding ways to use my backhoe or as I call it my back saver

[@ritterjon]

💥 My dad would’ve said, “it’s always something” and then “well... here’s another fine mess you’ve gotten me into” - Oliver and Hardy I agree with you Tim, burying it deeper would’ve been the best option, out of sight out of mind. I guess now he can chain the barn to it in case of a tornado the barn won’t blow away. That was a fun challenge to watch. Seemed like Rex didn’t have diff lock engaged. Great teamwork though. You sure get yourself into some positions I don’t think I’d be comfortable trying. Great sound quality by the way! 👍 *Keep on tractoring!*

[@tj1lincoln182]

If god wants the barn he will take it not rlly much we can do keeping a house or something flying with a tornado

[@grayman74]

This is precisely how all of my "Simple" and "15 minute" jobs go!

[@johanbos160]

Nice video tim and kristie and a great job with green and orange and i am always imprest what those tractors do 💪💪👍

[@justinwright6611]

Tim that backhoe is just so effortless! Runs that bucket so easy.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, it was a joy to use.

[@firionrazar3797]

Great project. Tim you have gotten quite skilled with the movement of the digger!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks 👍

[@cdee6096]

Really good video. Shows all the trouble one can get into with a “ simple” project!

[@ronalddean4834]

Good morning Tim it's sad to say that since the beginning of time if ya don't know what to do with it BURY IT. Now we're finding all the junk in these projects. You handled it well and so did the tractors. Good job I hope the kids playing on the trampoline remember what happened to get it there. Thanks for sharing have a blessed weekend

[@ralphross2357]

Oh, your dad had fun watching you guys

[@nancyincanada5553]

Quite the challenge, but fun to watch:) Thanks for another great video.

[@jerrysalgat3406]

Wow!! That was an amazing piece of work. Great job.

[@roybrochu5409]

It’s all about seeing what the capacity of your tractor and enjoy the project

[@jasone9]

Tim, I was starting to get the impression you wanted to bury that concrete... you do have great patience.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Did I say it often enough? Christy made sure to include EVERY TIME I said it in the final edit :-)

[@richpicone7788]

That was a great project! I have been waiting for it since you mentioned it a while back. The concrete was a bonus!! It did make it interesting.... I still can’t get over how beautiful the soil is out there!!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yea, this one turned out to be more interesting/fun than we expected. I suppose most projects are like that. We'll get back over there to bury that big block somewhere else on another day.

[@photocontrol]

Whew! That was a big job for the two tractors to pull the chunk of concrete out! Sorry to hear about the canopy.

[@patriots1needed]

One of those projects that turn into a full fledged goat rodeo. Nice recovery!

[@SemiReTired]

Tim i pull most of my heavy objects with my ballast box installed and by pulling in reverse. It works way better than by pulling from the rear with my 2320. I have pulled out lots of big items that were overweight.

[@HalDIY]

I feel your pain. Been removing rocks from the garden with 1025R and no backhoe. Turns out they are all too big for Johnny to lift with either end. Seemed like endless digging with the bucket to get the things exposed enough to throw a strap on them and try to tow them loose. First one angle then another. Persistence finally got each one to flip over, then reposition and flip again until they were finally out of the hole. The biggest, about 3x2x2 limestone near one ton, had a smooth enough end I eventually managed to push it with the FEL. One I had to settle on just prying and flipping with the FEL until I worked it out of the way. The small one actually got into the bucket and I could lift it just about 2 inches and creep away with it. Johnny was at limit a lot as digging was in bone dry baked clay that the tooth bar barely scratched. Tough work, tough tractor. Just keep looking for different things to try even though the sensible approach would have been a mini-excavator (but they cost way to much even to rent). Glad to see you found a way. Sorry to hear about the breakage.

[@phillyfathead]

Every “job” always turns out to b a project! Good work!!

[@joeschratz9360]

Dang talk about determination! That guy never gave up.

[@2chipped]

As a former fence installer, nothing i hated worst. Then when people buried crap because they were lazy,and I had to dig a post hole in buried metal. Concrete can be broken,or coredrilled very easily. But still a pain for someone else to deal with later.

[@peterkober6758]

Tim what a job what two people can do together God Bless All PaK

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Good point, Peter. With the a cord with 3 strands is not easily broken With the 3 of us, we were able to work at it until we succeeded. Everyone brings their ideas, then we all work together to execute the chosen idea.

[@russorpcom]

I was for removing the cement piece. Happy you got it out and I didn't see any kind of damage that was done to your equipment. Not even a busted chain. I am surprised how much that backhoe will do.

[@Kcolby47]

This helps serve as a reminder to others when burying concrete rocks etc, bury it deep. (And make a note where it was😉). I agreed with Tim to bury it...but then you could have run into something worse or bigger. Sorry about the canopy. Those winds were brutal. Again great work and the video and audio was super. Patience is a virtue.

[@relsoc]

Tim you scared me at one point you were standing right by that chain as he was trying to pull that block. But I’m glad you were successful! Also, thanks to you and your videos I brought home my very own Johnny this weekend! I can’t wait to use it on all my projects! My neighbors think I’m crazy but just wait until they need my help! Lol 😆

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Congratulations!

[@loganrench5680]

When I encounter big blocks like that I usually drill them and split them in 2 with wedges it makes handling them with that size of equipment easier

[@BennyViola]

Again, love how you show real world problems. There was a few different ways to get it out of there but that wasn't the point for me. The point is 2 people determined with little help from the orange, green and the good lord and you can get it done safely. i was worried about you backhoe boom and glad you didn't break anything more then what you did on the ride home. Thanks again Tim for the great content.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Very good observations. I think this video shows a LOT about teamwork, communication, and using the equipment you have to solve a problem.

[@bigjim5723]

oh boy i hope ya didn't lose the one that had the fan in it-meaning the canopy. sorry about that-either one was a loss. i know how much i love myy canopy-even if i don't have a fan in it-ha! thanks for the greeat videoo.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Did not lose the nice one. This was the cheaper of the two...the Rhinohide. Plastic top.

[@jamesdiehl8690]

Never give up, never surrender!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

That is right! Determination is the best tool in the toolbox!

[@Carknocker001]

In the early 1960’s there were outdoor trampoline centers with in-ground trampolines that, as I recollect, rented time on the equipment for 25 cents per 20 minutes.

[@larrypoeschel6871]

That was a great video. Thanks Larry

[@FloridaDeere]

Before I got Little John Deere (1023E), I rented a 2 series-level Bobcat from SunBelt to dig a hole for the same purpose. It was a mess because it was a monsoon during and around the time I dug it, but despite living in Florida, the hole since 2013 has only held water less than times I can count on one hand. I sloped it down and was ready to install a pump system, but never needed to. Between the trampoline and a big pile of dirt, no other toys have satisfied the kids so long. They were 5 and 3 when the hole was dug, not 12 and 10 and a new one 4, and they all still love the hole in the ground trampoline and the pile of dirt. And everyone that comes to our house, which is a lot since we have a big yard, thinks our hole in the ground is so cool. I think it's probably safer and it's not the eye sore that most trampolines become. Not surprised about your findings though, seems like that is the thing to do with extra construction material....bury it!!

[@wlsteffen]

Why didn’t the Kubota driver either use his brakes or differential lock to get traction from both rear tires?

[@wartowne]

He clearly wasn’t in a low gear either given how fast that left rear tire was spinning

[@thomasyerbey337]

Hey Tim 🇺🇸🚜 🚜 love watching your videos 🇺🇸 and learning new ways to make things happen I hope to meet you in the future 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🚜🚜 live from go old Alabama 🇺🇸 it's hot right now 🚜🇺🇸😎

[@JeepinMaxx]

Sorry to hear about losing the RhinoHyde canopy. Was it salvageable?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Oh, it could sorta be salvaged. I wasn’t very happy with it blowing off, so I may go another direction.

[@dalewallace8203]

Great video What size Kubota tractor was that I have a 2013 Kubota L-5740hstc with wheel weights and a 1994 Kubota L-2650 gear drive with no rear ballast other than an implement usually a tiller both tractors have loaders

[@allenhunt3070]

I was very impressed with the amount of pull that the backhoe could generate for its size. Sorry to hear about the canopy Tim.

[@echo-qe4gw]

Tim, Christie, I believe that’s the hairiest thing I have ever seen you two tackle. Bravo for you both

[@jddriver9565]

wow this concrete challenge was really interesting, thanks for sharing!:) And I think christy needs an umbrella with A/C built in to it.:D

[@t.s.tractorworkstrickland5828]

Is the differential lock on the Kubota broken ? Is it 4 wheel drive if so put a load of dirt in the front bucket

[@idahofabricator8710]

That looks like a fun project Tim if you weren’t so far away from Northern Idaho I bring my orange tractor over and we could do a three tractor tag team that would be a hoot.

[@ffc3476]

Wow rough job but entertaining Sorry about the canopy Be well be safe

[@Sctronic209]

Now that’s team work.

[@steventhomson2042]

Loved the video but do have to say a few things made me nervous!!!!! Lol. Liked seeing encountering problems and solving problems!!!!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Nervous as a tractor owner, or as my insurance agent? :-)

[@steventhomson2042]

Tractor Time with Tim lol, your agent!!!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Uhoh!

[@BradMyers]

Nice team work on the project. Hate to hear that you canopy got damaged. Are you able to re-install it or was tore up to bad?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

It tore up pretty bad. I'll find another more substantial canopy somewhere :-)

[@sarahandtim332]

Tractor Time with Tim Look forward to next canopy solutions you try next. In the Deep South trees wreck most compact tractor/ landscaping mower canopy. Exmark mower make a canopy that handles trees fair but doesn’t hold up to Hwy transport

[@drobb4207]

Older JD canopies had foam on the underside which cut down on the noise and heat fyi

[@retireddriver16]

Good team work

[@DesMck36]

Great video. Love the closing music !!!

[@jamesmiller2148]

2:17 I noticed on the tractor that the canopy is actually flipped backwards so it covers you while your using the backhoe, is it easy to flip like that or does it take longer than maybe is worth?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Trivial. It can be put on forwards or backwards. ...and flipped around in just a few seconds with no tools.

[@crispypieces4193]

Good team work tim

[@michaelsa892]

If that orange tractor had a locking dif it probably would have came right out. And I bet someone is going to want a canopy with a fan now 😂

[@Formulabruce]

Wild fox pups and even bear cubs love to play on these, especially ground level ones .

[@nathanbrodeur]

Tim if you ever have a situation like this again use Clifford with a strap to the front tow hook of the truck to your bucket in 4 low

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

Does rex have a diff lock or know how to use it?

[@chickencrossingfarm7597]

What a sight to see Kubota pulling a John deer

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Never really thought about that. We BOTH had to pull to move that block.

[@chickencrossingfarm7597]

Yea I like red tractors farmalls the old ones

[@ericbutler4453]

small magnetic mount level on the steel grab bar lets you see when your machine is level with your riggers...

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We have the magnetic receiver..and we have used it on some projects. With the short boom, the transmitter must be very low to the ground...and it also takes time to test with bucket level. Goes faster with spotter for us, assuming we have the manpower.

[@orserjrci]

You should have made more of a ramp to use to pull it up we do this a lot with stumps and larger rocks

[@larrynix8097]

Tim, everyone always have opinions and suggestions, and I think I would I would have buried that cement monster even deeper, but my suggestion to Rex would have been to run the chain under the box blade and if possible hook to drawbar so the angle would not have had as much ability to lift front tires off the ground. Maybe a little more traction...

[@daveschmidt5713]

I am not a fan of burying debris. I would have wanted it out if it was my place. Thanks for letting us watch your problem solving process.

[@blessedandhappy3921]

Enjoyed the video, loved the scripture!

[@clmskm]

Do you have to remove the 3 point link arms before attaching backhoe on new 2021 1025r john deere?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes.

[@ccswede]

Was the water table that shallow. How will a tile (French) drain work so close to the water table. Where there is a will there is a way. It’s one of the few times I have seen Tim hesitant in attempting a job. But the job was done with combined effort. Congratulations.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep. Water table that high. Weird area here! No wonder crops grow so well! The tile will drain some of that water, keeping the top layer of soil dry. I was hesitant because I wanted to use a different approach. BUT ... this is the essence of teamwork. State your opinion, clearly...then put your whole heart and effort into supporting the chosen approach.

[@pjs5191]

Could’ve filled in a bit behind the concrete and “walked” it out of the hole too. I’ve done that lots of times when I’ve had a big stump to get out of a hole with my 1025R. Of course you have to redig the hole at least partly but the problem is solved of the obstacle. Where’d the water in the hole come from?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

That is the water table. We live in a swamp. Water table is usually 3-4 ft!

[@bradolsen9981]

Tim now do you see how even you can play well with others for example Digging this hole for the trampoline I am so proud of you son good boy

[@michaelmurphy5029]

Looked to me like a homemade junction box merging field tiles, which explains water?

[@drobb4207]

Uh oh, I think you may be right Mr.Murphy + Murph's Law at work here ;^(

[@jaredandabbie]

Is artilians website down right now? The link goes to a blank page and even when I Google search it it goes to the same thing lol.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

It is very slow to load for me. Starts out as white ...then eventually loads.

[@jaredandabbie]

@@TractorTimewithTim thank you I like to check on the price of the things that you enjoy so much lol

[@harrykeel8557]

As noted before, I enjoy the Bible verses at the end of your videos, this time, however, the verse from a James talking about perseverance, was a part of our Sunday school lesson. It's kinda funny how that happens sometimes. Stay safe!

[@hyattfamilyfarmtractoradve6066]

Hey Tim. I am curious of the audio equipment and cameras that you are using. What are you using?

[@stephengmeiner3264]

Teamwork!

[@justinwright6611]

Did he forget his diff lock on the Kubota?

[@ntme9]

No diff lock?

[@tinachambers4887]

The owner can have fun trying to make is smaller sledgehammer time have a day love from TEXAS

[@ATR-42]

lol "let the record show..." that was wild to watch!

[@joeyshofner639]

I was waiting for someone to yell “We did it!”.

[@joseluisflores45]

Put the chain under the blade. On top of the blade lifts the front end of the tractor and you lose pulling power.