Fixing 1/3 mile long driveway with Bobcat T650 CTL & Power Rake SAVING 60 tons of gravel!

[@aaronburford5701]

Still love the rake and the gravel work process!

[@stedder8436]

A lot of money saved ,over time will pay for that Harley rake/soil conditioner. Good video!!

[@kapperoutdoors]

yes sir, that's the plan. At least to pay for half of the machine will be a win :) Thanks man

[@barryhuizing2804]

Nice piece of equipment......very handy.

[@kapperoutdoors]

yes sir, no doubt! Going to do a new lawn with it next!

[@bacazterchovej2235]

this property looks very nice ....

[@kapperoutdoors]

yeah it is beautiful! I'll show you some more soon! Thanks

[@802louis]

Wow very very nice job 👍

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thanks. Sure helps having the right equipment!

[@harrycraviotto2375]

Keep the wind to your back, that conditioner does a fantastic job. Nice crown.

[@kapperoutdoors]

yep, good call!! Thanks! I ended up getting rid of the power rake and now I use an SR3. Works great! I'll work on staying up wind! lol

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Great job Kapper, that was a beautiful place you were working at.

[@kapperoutdoors]

yeah it sure is. I'll show some more too. Beautiful lake they've got there.

[@bondhuis]

That conditioner so needs larger side guards up front to stop gravel pushing to the side. Easy fix for you Joe!

[@kapperoutdoors]

yeah I'm not sure yet if it is that or just inexperience on how to use it without leaving a trail. I'll work it awhile and see! Thanks

[@Homesteadhow]

Awesome video Kapper! I've never seen one of these power rakes in action- impressive tool!

[@kapperoutdoors]

That is one thing I'd want to bring up to your farm!!

[@aaronburford5701]

Thanks for sharing! Great video!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@aaronburford5701]

​@@kapperoutdoorsgreat content! Love driveway repairs!

[@army82ndretired79]

You're hired Kapp, nice work

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thanks man! What's the next location? lol

[@unpavedexplorer338]

Good job on the driveway. It does not take much time if you have the right equipment. Take Care and Stay Healthy.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thanks, sure makes the day!

[@dustdevl1043]

Looks great now Kapper!

[@genecoppedge5972]

Great technique, gouging out the deep potholes first.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Yep you kind of have to do that or they just come back after a couple months LOL thank you have a good one

[@moneydog6317]

Best time to do that is after a good rain that way the dust is limited then afterwards your drive over it and compacted. Make sure you check your air filter engine compartment to wash everything down. Just a thought

[@kapperoutdoors]

Good reminder, thanks! Yeah I thought it was going to be more moist, they were supposed have got rain the night before, but I think it missed them.

[@randywilson6869]

Yelp all that dust would b good on the road to pack. Working for the county first thing after a rain was get that motor grader out . Easy cutting and it packed good wet. After u grade it dry all that dust blows off and u need more crusher run

[@zates2272]

Thanks Kapper! Doing the exact same mission tomorrow.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Good luck!

[@srellessemaj]

Nice work and that is a beautiful property too!

[@kapperoutdoors]

thanks and yeah it sure is. I'll show some more of it soon!

[@jamesharless5357]

Great work Joe, looks really nice. That really is one nice machine!

[@kapperoutdoors]

yeah I drove across it yesterday and it is packing down nicely. I couldn't believe those same prior pothole areas!! Completely smooth! Thanks

[@CaptainKleeman]

Rakes really do a great job on driveways. Even if I’m going to use a road drag, I still like to run a take first to get everything broke lose. Great job and good video sir!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thanks man, I appreciate it. Yeah, simply awesome implement! They've been struggling for years and years with those same pot holes with a tractor and back blade. But I told them they have to 're train' this new driveway! Go slow and pack it down a couple weeks. Take care man

[@hartleyhomesteadmichigan6041]

Like the power rake. Really nice work!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thanks man, yeah it is quite the tool!

[@bobpaterson1845]

Really good job there Mr K 💪👍👍

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thank you sir, I was pretty proud of that job.

[@daymonbunch3804]

Enjoy your videos, keep it up

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thank you I appreciate it, thanks for joining me

[@photocontrol]

The driveway looks great Joe!

[@briananderson513]

The power rake looks like an awesome tool. I have an attachment from ABI called an SR3 Command Series Granding Rake. Its designed specifically to scarify pot holes and level gravel driveways. It works great! I'm finding several more uses for it as time goes on.

[@kapperoutdoors]

yeah it sure is. I think I saw a vid of your implement, should serve you well! Good luck, thanks

[@TheRam273]

Good job Joe 👊

[@rongodwin7709]

Kapper that machine and your ability combined sure did make a nice driveway. that is nice not having to buy gravel to put down thats a big savings.

[@kapperoutdoors]

yeah the last time they had it repaired they brought in 50 tons. He was pretty sure he needed more gravel, but I told him lets wait and see how much you've got, and sure enough, they have plenty of gravel, just needed to be refreshed! Thanks!

[@SheepyHollowCanada]

Great job... that rig could do my driveway in under an hour.

[@kapperoutdoors]

yep, probably could! Thank you.

[@FishFind3000]

I order to fix the pot holes you have the rip up all the hard pack under then and around so the repair will pack in well and join together.

[@houndsmanone4563]

Nice work, Kap. That pulverizer definitely can rip into the gravel to give it a new life. Okay, you're hired. I need you to do mine, ha. Full-watch. Have a fine Resurrection Day and.....say hey to Mrs K. Houndsman One Out!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thank you sir, Happy Easter, take care

[@JohnDeere50d]

Is there any way to keep a crown?

[@kapperoutdoors]

Yes, you tilt the power grader inward towards the center and it will help keep a crown in the center.

[@mikewawrzkiewicz3741]

That’s something I need right there soil conditioner yeaaa buddy Napa mike

[@kapperoutdoors]

lol fur sure!

[@terrygreene3847]

Dang I want to go help Kapper out !!

[@kapperoutdoors]

There are days I could sure use it! lol thanks

[@nathanbrodeur]

Joe how did the truck do with hauling the track loader with the 4 in 1 bucket and the soil conditioner?

[@kapperoutdoors]

Piece of cake! It was good to have that new/used power for sure!!

[@cajuncop21]

How do you price a job like this? I just got a power rake for my 55hp tractor and not sure how to price jobs Thanks

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

It turned out great. 8-)

[@kapperoutdoors]

Roger that! Thanks

[@fulltiltgrading8366]

Ballpark what does something like that attachment go for? The thing really does a nice job! Thank God for the cab LOL 👍🏻

[@coletotten5014]

$4,500 for a used one $7,500-$10,000 new depending on the width of rake.

[@kapperoutdoors]

I think it was around 10 or 12k, don't recall for sure . I got the hi flow with hydraulic tilts. You can get less options, but the hydraulic adjustments were the way to go.

[@davesilvia9711]

just wish i could afford one. as much as i would use it it would be better to rent one for a day for about 150$

[@randallhammond9633]

Is that attachment made for that? Jw I want to get one

[@kapperoutdoors]

yes it is. Thanks

[@findvoltage]

Is the 259 cat the best all rounder, regarding robust, braking parts, service, what machine is better? Thanks.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Everyone has their own opinion. I still like my 2 bobcats. Thanks

[@Northeast_Mainiac]

How do you quote a job like this?

[@whitetailsup760]

Can u till a food plot with that thing

[@kapperoutdoors]

I plan to. Its just got to be mowed down really good.

[@311hitwall]

Why did you choose a Bobcat over Caterpillar or some other brand?

[@kapperoutdoors]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYOpn5ePp7xsh6M

[@danmcgivern1345]

Could you of done it on low flow or was high flow a must? I am looking at buying a Harley Rake but only have low flow.

[@kapperoutdoors]

From my experience, if you can swing it I would get a high flow machine. Not only for the harley rake, but it comes in handy, mainly for a heavy brush cutter as well. Good luck. With only low flow, you do have some limitations and have to go much slower. Thanks.

[@danmcgivern1345]

@@kapperoutdoors I just bought a Kubota svl75-2 low flow. I only run it for fun and don't make a living with it so I got low flow. Also I was lucky to get anything this year with all the shortages.

[@coreythomas757]

Do you use the float on the rake or keep the pin in the other hole? I see the float has benefits but when I’m making a first pass on a rough drive, should I not have the pin in the float position ? Thanks

[@kapperoutdoors]

If I remember correctly those are made to be in float mode all the time and should be resting on the tires. However, lots of guys use them manually with the tires up and just cut it by feel. But you will know if you cut too much it will slow or stop the drum. But I've used it both ways and using the tires is a bit easier to get your depth with the loader tilt, while not putting any downward pressure on that drum. Good luck. I have since sold the power rake and now use an SR3 for grading.

[@barryhansen6854]

That road is going to last a few years now, just need TLC every now and again lot of $s saved there Joe.

[@kapperoutdoors]

yes sir it is like a new road. Probably 4 inches of fresh gravel on the whole thing in most spots. They are going to 're train' it also, careful driving on it for a few weeks, nice and slow to pack it in. Thanks

[@erickchapa4704]

How do you charge this job by the sq ft?

[@kapperoutdoors]

I don't its more hourly or gross.

[@wilsonbobcatservice4151]

Any problems with your t650? Mine has 60 hours and getting code for faulty injector.

[@kapperoutdoors]

So far no problems. There is a rattle somewhere, but I'm getting close to 50 hrs, they are going to take a look when I bring it in for the service. Good luck!

[@wolfiesasmr]

Damn bud I told you that once you got skid steer youd find loads you can do with it and I was right. Bet its your beat purchase yet isnt it? A man off to my own heart acdc at full blast

[@kapperoutdoors]

lol you were right! Although it was the MOST expensive of them all!! :) But yeah, the 'to do list' is growing, and word is getting out! Thanks man!

[@wolfiesasmr]

@@kapperoutdoors only thing I'm not happy with is in uk we dont get enough snow to plow with the skid steer so no plowing 😭. On the up side I do get to operate a skid steer with all.mods on and a cat d11t

[@furtfurt]

Wouldn't dumping 6 10-ton loads of millings be cheaper than renting this equipment?

[@kapperoutdoors]

just dumping the stone won't fix hard pan washouts (i.e. potholes) They have to be ground down past the bottom to properly fix them. With fresh stone they will just keep getting bigger over time. Thanks

[@furtfurt]

@@kapperoutdoors oh okay, thanks. I didn't know that.

[@timothyhale5908]

Use a box float it's little better and it works behind a tractor just tow behind a tractor and the weight of the box look will take divot sand are raisins and taking them fill in the low spots and low spots be filled in nice but do it after a nice rain because turns us well to plastic

[@gmoncrieff]

The best way to deal with recurring potholes is to put large flat rocks in them.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Sorry, I have to respectfully disagree. If you can get a machine like this, this is the best way. This will last for years now with easy driving on it of course. Thanks

[@WhiskeyKing813]

Making the new investment earn its own keep.

[@kapperoutdoors]

yep, it has to pay us back a little anyway!! Thanks man

[@311hitwall]

Guess i should buy a skid steer instead of a tractor.

[@kapperoutdoors]

hard to say, depends on your overall needs! Tractors have a lot of strengths too! Good luck!

[@bretts1]

Kapper Excavating “ One Call Does it all”. Lots of tax write offs Joe! Nice job. Maybe a white lab 😂 for mega views😂

[@davesilvia9711]

A C is the man.

[@kapperoutdoors]

One stop shopping!! :)

[@robertgorsett1586]

thank goodness you have an enclosed cab. the dust and I am sure that annoying sound would drive you nuts. Ear piercing...

[@kapperoutdoors]

yeah I agree, would not want to run an open stationi!

[@12ozbuds]

I am sorry but what you said at the 4:50 mark was complete bullshit . That loader will not tip over get real.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Bring your F#$% machine here, lets run it off the edge and see. 100% guarantee you'll roll down that bank if you go off it at an angle.

[@kapperoutdoors]

It is not really that hard to tip one... kzbin.info/www/bejne/inTCi6JqoZmGiZo

[@davesilvia9711]

oh it can if its steep enough.