Grading a gravel Driveway to a "Glass" finish

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Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek

Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek

Күн бұрын

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@thebeans804
@thebeans804 3 жыл бұрын
I love how much fun you have while working. That is a blessing. Thank you.
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate the acknowledgment 😊
@bjcoppola
@bjcoppola 3 жыл бұрын
Sprinkle some water, and hit it with a roller. Compaction is where it's at!!
@georgyrogers3281
@georgyrogers3281 3 жыл бұрын
Costs more for the home owner though and he put material only a few inches on top of the native driveway so isn't gonna sink that much. Maybe 🤷
@MB12116
@MB12116 3 жыл бұрын
@@georgyrogers3281 it’s his house
@josecorreia8280
@josecorreia8280 3 жыл бұрын
there is roller in yard
@Tbok777cygnus
@Tbok777cygnus 3 жыл бұрын
In what order? lmao gotta pay a guy to clean. Roller. Wheels
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
This was a very light top dress over hard compacted ground. so not much settlement will happen
@yardvarkslawncare7866
@yardvarkslawncare7866 3 жыл бұрын
One of the best youtube channels ever! So much help to our business
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
So awesome to hear! Appreciate you 👊
@aaronburford5701
@aaronburford5701 Жыл бұрын
Interesting video. Loved the camera view and commentary! Driveway looks great!
@MrTdogg175
@MrTdogg175 3 жыл бұрын
It would be so satisfying to see those machines pressure washed! That attachment is bad ass! I’ve seen some crazy power rakes but that thing takes the cake I think! Also that trailer is insane! I’ve never seen such a balanced trailer especially loading up! Awesome vid Stan!
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bud. That trailer is the bee's knees
@JMM599
@JMM599 3 жыл бұрын
Pressure washing addition has become an epidemic here in America. Tearing families and patio cushions apart everyday, especially when you accidentally use the red tip instead of the green. Power washer’s anonymous really help me 😂😉
@toxicbear4792
@toxicbear4792 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Bub that driveway came out beautiful absolutely perfect great when you have the right tools
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother!
@toxicbear4792
@toxicbear4792 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey 🤙
@mattreynolds2604
@mattreynolds2604 3 жыл бұрын
Super video and thanks for the shout out for me and my son James mac. Reynolds. Keep them coming stan the man.👍
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
You bet & thank you!
@johnslawnseasttn4489
@johnslawnseasttn4489 3 жыл бұрын
My man thanks for the shout out Stan. Always enjoy the content and the humor. John's lawns East Tn
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate ya!
@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery
@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery 2 жыл бұрын
Good good stuff man. I'm hooked on your vids. From Minnesota and we appreciate some hard work!
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 2 жыл бұрын
Fellow Minnesotan! Thanks man 👊
@aaronburford5701
@aaronburford5701 3 ай бұрын
Rewatched! This looks amazing, great content. Love it! One of my favorites!
@stevenevans7847
@stevenevans7847 3 жыл бұрын
Cool video. I love how you enjoy doing your work and have a good time doing it. And making it right. I dig the thought going into the camera angles too, like when you were cleaning the tracks. Sweet touch.
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! Appreciate ya Steven 👊
@ThriftyGarage
@ThriftyGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Stan, I’ve been a subscriber to your channel for easily 5-8 years, if not longer. Thanks for your content. Your channel is one of the reasons I started my own landscape business and started a KZbin channel. I would appreciate a shout out!
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Thrifty Garage 👋 I would be Happy to give you a shout out!!! Thank you for doing what you do!👍
@farmerbob4554
@farmerbob4554 3 жыл бұрын
I can tell you really love the detail work Stan. Make it pretty!
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Details matter 😊
@dexewing1
@dexewing1 3 жыл бұрын
Driveway is looking great there Stan!
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it 👊
@skijet12
@skijet12 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Stan I had to let you know. I finally bought my first skid steer a bobcat s70 I'm glad I still can't believe it yet. just last year I was laid off I took what I had left in the bank and started a company.. I honestly Gota say bud thank u for all ur video plus the times I ask you question and you answer and help thank you very much.. God bless🙏 have a great week
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thats so awesome! Now your the Boss! Go get em!!!
@terrydouglas2777
@terrydouglas2777 3 жыл бұрын
I love your bird Gracie. This morning I was on the phone with someone an my bird Kimmy would not stay quiet for anything. I had to bribe her with about 50 sunflower seeds. Works every time. I haven't given her anything but water to drink, no soda since I don't drink it. But I know almost all pets will eat it drink anything they see us eating and drinking. Great video buddy, tell Gracie I say she's a Pretty bird. I love birds and they are almost as good at warning us of any trouble as a good dog can.
@1965ace
@1965ace 3 жыл бұрын
The music and video are so relaxing and satisfying!
@jannikwengler6326
@jannikwengler6326 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Stan! since my year abroad in Wisconsin 2019, I’m following your videos. In the beginning it was a great way to practice to understand spoken English better. However, since I understand a lot of it, it’s really fun and interesting to listen to. I would really appreciate a shout out. Keep up great work! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
That si such a cool story. Shout out coming!
@MrHomeland
@MrHomeland 3 жыл бұрын
Great job, you make it look easy my brother
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍Just practicing.
@kentbomberger5786
@kentbomberger5786 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, another job well done.
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Kent 😊
@kscray
@kscray 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Stan looks great
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@HalfCutGarage
@HalfCutGarage 3 жыл бұрын
pretty cool attachment! Big smooth Drum compactor and you'd be able to roller skate on er!!!!! keep up the great work !
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! have a great weekend bud!
@HalfCutGarage
@HalfCutGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Back at ya!
@justinotten6673
@justinotten6673 3 жыл бұрын
Man gotta love Gracie!!! I sweat she sounded like a ambulance a few video's ago, also thought there was a back up warning device in your office!!
@ralphbailey8234
@ralphbailey8234 3 жыл бұрын
Such a artist you are great job !
@haydenuk02
@haydenuk02 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant work and thanks for sharing this with us take care
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hayden 👍
@haydenuk02
@haydenuk02 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey You’re welcome Stan 👍🏻
@MrNiccholas
@MrNiccholas 3 жыл бұрын
Its funny, I have an old (probably pushing 50 years) bluebird power rake for dethatching its a walk behind push machine (it vibrates the stuffing out of your hands). so when ever I hear you talk about your power rake I get confused for a quick second! great video!
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tonynewton7902
@tonynewton7902 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Stan 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
😊👍
@charleslynch7274
@charleslynch7274 3 жыл бұрын
Drive way looking good Stan I had to laugh when u got all excited about the shout outs I think that made the video for me lol
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed...hahaha Thanks👍
@rodw
@rodw 3 жыл бұрын
HI STAN, ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO !!! ALWAYS LOVE YOUR CONTENT !!!! BEEN A WHILE SINCE I COMMENTED. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I'M STILL HERE 😊😁😊 ENJOYING YOUR CHANNEL. EVEN MORE I LIKE YOUR CHARACTER AND HOW YOU INSPIRE ME AND THOUSANDS OF OTHERS !!!! TOU DON'T PRETEND TO BE ANYTHING YOU'RE NOT. LOVE YOUR MONTRA TELLING PEOPLE TO GO GET EM !!!! AND GOD BLESS!!!! I LOVE TELLING PEOPLE TO HAVE A BLESSED DAY ❤️❣️💙💙 MUCH LOVE FROM BRANSON MO !!!! RODNEY
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR LOVE RODNEY! YOU ROCK 👊 GOD BLESS
@anthonyreddy2834
@anthonyreddy2834 Жыл бұрын
We use one similar and call it a soil conditioner, use it to loosen up pre existing soil before putting down new material. What I mean, get rid of pot holes and hard ground before putting down rock so you can grade the way you need. They work awesome!
@hassenfepher
@hassenfepher 3 жыл бұрын
I like this track. Reminds me of tropical house. That stuff has a nice relaxing vibe
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Same 🤙
@stevebrough304
@stevebrough304 3 жыл бұрын
Cool equipment usage video! I was anticipating the retaining wall continuation video though. This was great to see instead. Thanks...
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Something different...thanks👍
@truckguyjoe
@truckguyjoe 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Stan, I run a Harley Rake T8 PTO mounted on my John Deere 4610 tractor. Incredible piece of equipment for soil prep.
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like. nice piece of equipment.
@charleschristiansonii718
@charleschristiansonii718 3 жыл бұрын
That is one sexy trailer…… thanks for another great video!!!!
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
She so is right?!? Thanks!👊
@gafaff
@gafaff 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job, but don't really understand why he used that power rake? Seems like the whole job could have been done with the bucket.
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Your right- I was practicing with the power rake. Just getting a feel for the new upgrades and controls.
@AX3L87
@AX3L87 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of rock was that again? Also, thats a beautiful bird. What kind is it?
@TREACB
@TREACB 3 жыл бұрын
Glass? Not without water and a compactor. I wouldn’t get paid leaving that driveway like that.
@LordHoth_90
@LordHoth_90 3 жыл бұрын
It’s his house
@thomasyerbey337
@thomasyerbey337 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the shout out Stan from Dirt Pros Florence Alabama 🇺🇲
@treyvonlanwservice6860
@treyvonlanwservice6860 3 жыл бұрын
Another amazing video bro thanks for the video 👍
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks!👍
@jsuperman7672
@jsuperman7672 3 жыл бұрын
Cleaning the equipment before loading is great, But also I wish people would clean the trailer off as well to before getting on the road, Nice grading, I'll send you a bill for running into the attachment.
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
😂👊
@myglesyrp
@myglesyrp 3 жыл бұрын
Even a static roll does wonders, I live down the road from a trap rock quarry, its all we use around here, amazingly amazing product, 3/8's crusher run FTW
@J316Excavation
@J316Excavation 4 ай бұрын
You are a magician dude.
@hanleyglowka3352
@hanleyglowka3352 3 жыл бұрын
Hi I woch your videos everyday tell the team I said hi and I woch thor videos everyday I love you guys I love the video
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
I will John...Thanks!👍
@bobbydawson7706
@bobbydawson7706 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the vedio 👍👌
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bobby 👊
@anthonymakley1530
@anthonymakley1530 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great video Stan👍
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, Thanks for being here!👍
@aaronburford5701
@aaronburford5701 9 ай бұрын
Rewatched again! The best!
@charliedouble1110
@charliedouble1110 3 жыл бұрын
All I noticed was that Saturn in the drive! My dad had two..both over 475k miles with no problems outside of regular maintenance, Much like a Toyota..He drove 120k miles a year for 37 years... His Toyota matrix made it to 720k before he totaled it in a snow storm, his shoes were knocked off but he didnt even have a mark on him...I know nothing to do with landscaping but it reminded me 🙂....I love my Harley rake,on my dingo 525 it's a great tool but obviously a full size has its advantages as I can see! Dingo just does have the stability
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thats a cool story on those cars. Glad your dad was ok- holy crap. Thats a hard hit to knock both your shoes off. You can bet he was sore after that.
@theforbiddenunit-danielgre5588
@theforbiddenunit-danielgre5588 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice hi five 🖐
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
👍👊
@lukeherbert25
@lukeherbert25 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great and awesome video
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@lukeherbert25
@lukeherbert25 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey your welcome
@FIVE_Fs
@FIVE_Fs 3 жыл бұрын
Love the content, and thank you very much for the shoutout‼️‼️
@ianunderwood5858
@ianunderwood5858 3 жыл бұрын
Love the videos
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@fanningconstruction2050
@fanningconstruction2050 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Stan! Diamond C is the best trailer company in my eyes. It really is 40 years of engineering. Haha. Very nice trailer though.
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe.
@josephroussel3195
@josephroussel3195 3 жыл бұрын
Ya need a Vibrating roller. I love mine.
@consaka1
@consaka1 3 жыл бұрын
I have been doing driveways for a long time with just a box blade. It's all in the angle with the top link to set the distribution depth. Drainage is important for the edges of the driveway and to finish the driveway with a bit of crown to it. If you do the water will run off and avoid the formation of puddles. Standing water being driven over creates puddles. My driveway challenges are all related to being to cheap for the necessary gravel. That stuff is expensive.
@p8ntbal4me
@p8ntbal4me 3 жыл бұрын
You do not put Crown in driveways unless they are 20 feet wide and there is a reason for it Crown goes in a road not a driveway
@RobertSmith-pr8hv
@RobertSmith-pr8hv 2 жыл бұрын
He is wright, been paving for 35 years owner for 30. Most driveways do need a crown , if they are on flat ground, crown it or rework the base to slop from side to side, every job is different challenge, biggest challenge is people don’t want to pay the price to do the job wright, then they wanna complain about everything. You can’t make everyone happy. Thats why i shy away from residential a-lot, just depends on the customers, doing it 36 years really helps judging my apenion.
@consaka1
@consaka1 2 жыл бұрын
@@p8ntbal4me lol you are soooo wrong it isn't even funny. But hey you like your driveway to be one giant series of puddles go ahead and don't put a crown on it or slope it. I prefer crown because it keeps water movement slow enough it doesn't wash anything away when it rains and doesn't build up enough to form puddles like flat will every single time.
@p8ntbal4me
@p8ntbal4me 2 жыл бұрын
@@consaka1 I said crown,… not slope. I didn’t say flat either. By that comment reply alone,…. You verified you don’t know the industry standards. I know I went to school and studied for the AIA. You don’t crown a driveway….. ever. You can super and slope change left to right with a roll. But you don’t crown them….. ever I run a 772GP for my larger jobs and a 695 for the smaller ones (driveways). I hub my work,…. Cut to grade……
@consaka1
@consaka1 2 жыл бұрын
@@p8ntbal4me I'd never hire you. Other professionals here have also collaborated the proper way to do a driveway. I prefer to crown the driveway because you get the longest puddle free life from it that way. Happy customers for sure. Your customers have to call you over and over each year when it rains to have you redo their driveways. I cut the angle for each side and the back grade the loose stuff in the middle. Sometimes I just cut the angle on each side and then have new gravel put over it. Leaves a nice crown that will last for years if treated properly. It's common sense and works great. If you had to go to school for common sense. Well you may need to get at least a partial refund. Lol
@Jacob-zd4gj
@Jacob-zd4gj 3 жыл бұрын
Good afternoon, I would recommend that you don't use the soil conditioner like a bulldozer. You will bow or bend the drum. Ask me how I know lol. A roller would have made that a runway.
@brucebonkowski3037
@brucebonkowski3037 3 жыл бұрын
hey Stanley i was thinkly about hettting a 85cfm air compressor and after you break the heavy dirt with the shovel.then blow with the compress air to blow most of the dirt off making the machine cleaner
@birdfire0011
@birdfire0011 3 жыл бұрын
when your watching this while doing something else and you hear the whistling like what the heck is that, pause the video not to hear it anymore then start it back up and you hear the bird wanted a little video time :D
@orjansorensen
@orjansorensen 3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you try out a box blade attachment on that skid loader. I have been workin with a CAT 299D3 XHP, with box blade. I just love it!
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Sweet I may have to!
@dominicfarzetta
@dominicfarzetta 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!👊
@Gbaby43
@Gbaby43 3 жыл бұрын
Great video my man! You never fail to amaze me. May I have a shout out in the next video please?
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and sure!👍
@stevesedgwick5789
@stevesedgwick5789 3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever considered the all wheel steer type of “skid” loader, such as the A300?
@charlesbourgeois9029
@charlesbourgeois9029 3 жыл бұрын
I want one
@charlesbourgeois9029
@charlesbourgeois9029 3 жыл бұрын
But stopped making so we bought a little loader instead
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
I never tried one but got a cast miniloader instead and love that thing
@jea069er
@jea069er 3 жыл бұрын
A garden trowel works awesome for cleaning in between the tracks! its small enough to keep in the cab.
@tylerbowers144
@tylerbowers144 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video Stan!
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tyler!
@3gmaint68
@3gmaint68 3 жыл бұрын
Power rake or hydra-bucket? I must maintain 1.7 mi, 7 switchbacks of road to access our MT home.. appreciate your thoughts if I should go with a MTW power rake or a hydra-bucket ... your grading videos using both are spectacular and was hoping to gets your thoughts on which attachment I should go with... wish I could afford both but I’m gonna have to pick one for road grading .... I like the bucket option for leveling on the hydra-bucket, but that power rake appears bad-a$$.... any advice would be greatly appreciated
@consaka1
@consaka1 3 жыл бұрын
My advice is a front end loader on a tractor and a box blade with times. The times help break up any really hard stuff. I seldom use them except for major repairs. Do a rough leveling and crowning then dump new gravel by the bucket load every so often. The bucket will pick up the piles and spread it evenly. There ain't no glass and honestly I don't really want it. Just drive on it and a good rain settles it all in.
@99David99
@99David99 3 жыл бұрын
Pray tell, what good is all the dust in the product when it is blowing away? Where is the crown for drainage?
@devinkelly544
@devinkelly544 3 жыл бұрын
Shout out! Omaha Nebraska..... Do you prefer hand controls or pedal control
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
shout out coming up- I like both kinds of controls.
@mojavered.
@mojavered. 3 жыл бұрын
Soils guy here.....put some water on it before you mix. Get that moisture throughout the base. It will help you achieve your compaction.
@thomasyerbey337
@thomasyerbey337 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Stan 🇺🇲
@AH-up8zh
@AH-up8zh 3 жыл бұрын
Stan I love you and all but why are we using a Harley rake to do the driveway? 🤔 Personally a bucket and a box blade would do the trick... Then water and compaction!
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
I was just practicing with my new upgrades to the harley rake.
@toxicbear4792
@toxicbear4792 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another video bub
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bein here!
@toxicbear4792
@toxicbear4792 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey you got it
@nathanvanis2226
@nathanvanis2226 3 жыл бұрын
I just put down 155 tons of asphalt millings down for the driveway.It really packs together nice.
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Nice...good to know👍
@ashleyrobison2843
@ashleyrobison2843 3 жыл бұрын
Dig the music ! Like your style man.
@11500cop
@11500cop 3 жыл бұрын
I lol your new hair. Looks good
@aaronburford5701
@aaronburford5701 11 ай бұрын
Rewatched! Love it!
@stevenhajko913
@stevenhajko913 3 жыл бұрын
Is it ok to backfill behind the block with 3/4 in. stone instead of regular soil until you get to the top ?
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
yep
@EchoTangoSuitcase
@EchoTangoSuitcase 3 жыл бұрын
You know, if you want to get into doing driveways as an added line, you might want to look into buying a Gravel Doctor machine. It has 15 scarifying teeth that you can raise and lower hydraulically, you can scarify forwards and backwards, it has a two sided cutting blade on it so you can do that forwards and backwards too. You can also raise it and lower it on the 3-point, tilt it forward and back, and roll it clockwise and counter-clockwise; all hydraulically and controlled from the seat of your tractor. You can actually use the factory designed hydraulic valve box, or you can use the tractor's rear-remotes. I know a guy in Indiana who does that. I also used mine to excavate a few inches of dirt to make a stone shed pad or light duty parking pad. (Geogrid underneath the stone). Very efficient at that. BTW, I always suggest an inch to an inch-and-1/2 of well compacted 57's on top of a gravel driveway. It keeps the rain from washing away the fines. Just my 2 cents. Love your channel.
@robbjerls2252
@robbjerls2252 3 жыл бұрын
Looks great
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Robb 👍
@CZAnthonyX
@CZAnthonyX 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Stan! Happy Wednesday! I've got a question: would you reccomend buying a well maintained used trailer for a lawn care business? (Gonna try a 2 mower setup) If so, what size and type would comfortably fit any size deck? (Probably no bigger than 60in) Have a great day! More questions to come soon! My setup would include 1 bigger deck zero (60) turn and a smaller size stand-in (42 or so).
@jschaw3954
@jschaw3954 3 жыл бұрын
14-18 is plenty and leaves you room
@jonespy9508
@jonespy9508 3 жыл бұрын
7x16 tandem axle is ideal. We have a 7x14 enclosed that will fit 2 zero turns in a pinch but its tight.
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
16 foot open deck. But that doesn't leave you much extra room. I like having more space. I would personally do 18 mininum. But longer trailers don't bother me. My Diamond C is 20'
@WastedMoment
@WastedMoment 3 жыл бұрын
You wouldn't happen to have a reddit or facebook fan page do you? I moved into a new Construction home, with poorly installed SOD and I wanted to get your opinion on fixing it. Bahia sod, gaps in the sod, uneven, was thinking of raking in sand in the gaps of the sod and the holes. I am in Florida so not sure if I should let the current sod keep rooting itself first, or do this now while its still fresh laid.
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Is the sod drying out? Thats how you normally get gaps. The sod shrinks.
@WastedMoment
@WastedMoment 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey during the construction of the house I went over a couple times a week because I'm nosey and want to know what's going on. The day it was installed I complained about it because it had gaps in it, they didn't address it. I have a full irrigation system, so it was getting watered every day up till a week ago, I switched it to every other day since it's roots aren't binding in the ground yet and it's been about 4 weeks since it was installed. They say the bahia sod goes dormant then it starts to resprout, which it is sprouting and growing, just very thin right now, lots of dead grass in it, lots of gaps, not dried out at all.
@mikegermain7033
@mikegermain7033 3 жыл бұрын
I watch and love these videos but I have to say I do the same thing with excellent results with 40 year old equipment. No negative reviews on modern equipment and excellent operators.
@scottmcquarrie7295
@scottmcquarrie7295 10 ай бұрын
I would have liked to see the SR3 for the finish grading part. I have to say though, over my geographic area round the northeast, people would probably have used a D3 for that type of job. But both methods sure work.
@Freecan67
@Freecan67 3 жыл бұрын
Looks Great.
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Just practicing👊
@breadfan2938
@breadfan2938 3 жыл бұрын
4 in 1 bucket and a spreader bar could do it?
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
yep
@mikediaz6588
@mikediaz6588 3 жыл бұрын
How much air do you run on your skidsteer? For dirt work or sand?
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
I just don't run them out of air. Otherwise I don't pay much attention
@lmm2013
@lmm2013 3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried recycled crushed concrete for a driveway. I did mine 2 years ago and still solid as well concrete lol. Once it rained a bit it still has the cement in it so it solidifies. I can light up all 4 of my rear dually tires and it stays put. Plus it's cheep! Nice video BTW!
@anthonymotard6696
@anthonymotard6696 3 жыл бұрын
This was the best comment on the video, Only downside to the crushed concrete is the dust when it gets super dry it can get pretty dusty on a windy day. Aside from that shits awesome
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
I use it often. But in this case I was looking for a certain color
@lmm2013
@lmm2013 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey that's fair, it's kinda a crap shoot as to what gets ground up
@anthonyreddy2834
@anthonyreddy2834 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I found it easier to grade with tracked skid vs wheeled.
@proconcretecoatings4916
@proconcretecoatings4916 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'll have to request another shout-out 👍
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
👊👍
@snowhawg219
@snowhawg219 9 ай бұрын
I use a harley rake to fix driveways and private roads. Best advice is to tailgate spread the material, rake it out then vibratory roll it. All with one machine.
@abrammatthew756
@abrammatthew756 2 жыл бұрын
Do you have anything you can recommend for just homeowner style, I just need to grade out some crushed granite on maybe 100 foot driveway and it has some hills how could you do that manually without all the fancy equipment, or just something smaller scale
@allenlong3939
@allenlong3939 3 жыл бұрын
I started using a blower to blow off the crumbs after cleaning the tracks. Also looks like it is time to reverse your tracks and sprockets.
@thecommoncarpenter6544
@thecommoncarpenter6544 3 жыл бұрын
Steam power washer to clean the machine?
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
What ever works👍
@thecommoncarpenter6544
@thecommoncarpenter6544 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey I hear ya!
@dylancoates7103
@dylancoates7103 3 жыл бұрын
Can you make a video about the different track undercarages and where they excel and what are their downfalls because I know there are a few kinds but I’m not sure witch ones are better. The ones with many wheels like the asv have I often see broken or missing wheels what is your experience Stan?
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
The ASV is the best track system that I have used.
@bluediamond7671
@bluediamond7671 3 жыл бұрын
Why are the axels set so far back on your equipment trailer?
@chucknaround5271
@chucknaround5271 3 жыл бұрын
I would love a shout out. I'm Chuck with C N D LANDSCAPING Mt Cobb PA . Love this channel and hope to be as big as you one day 🤞🤞
@VgniK88
@VgniK88 3 жыл бұрын
Is that 1% cement with crush rock?
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
no its driveway mix trap rock
@NickTheButcherNH
@NickTheButcherNH 3 жыл бұрын
Heyy Al/Stan...love you. Commenting for the algorithm stan
@anthonyreddy2834
@anthonyreddy2834 Жыл бұрын
We use alot of recycled asphalt/concrete here in the PNW, way cheaper and stronger than Virginia 5/8ths rock. Especially when you wet it down and roll/ compact it with roller and plate compactor in spots the roller can't get too.
@emporeraizen1695
@emporeraizen1695 3 жыл бұрын
The on beat sound effects from the bird loll
@noelcahill6707
@noelcahill6707 3 жыл бұрын
We call these stone rakes they are around over 20 yrs here in britain and ireland we put down new lawns with them
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha👍
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
You are all just so a head of us sometimes?!?
@noelcahill6707
@noelcahill6707 3 жыл бұрын
@@Dirtmonkey i dont know about that buddy i just think before youtube and all that took hold in america to a degree ye were in a world of yer own so companies could just push the norm on ye as a country its better to be open to equipment from outside the US to i watch ur channel alot and other american lads here i watch ye do jobs and i see alot that we have over here that ye dont have there to make a job easier
@noelcahill6707
@noelcahill6707 3 жыл бұрын
Like in our compact tractors over here stanley we run front pto kits on them so wat goes on the back can be run at the front iv just seen compact flail mowers on sites here from america past 2 yrs we have them about 30 yrs at this stage
@jeffreycoon9634
@jeffreycoon9634 3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't really tell if it done that good of a job as far as spreading the gravel but I bet it would work great on a driveway that is already established but needs grading. What was I missing as far as it spreading the gravel?
@vatoguanajuato3892
@vatoguanajuato3892 3 жыл бұрын
I tried a similar one on a road base driveway that was stablished and compacted. I wanted to grade it and it didn’t work. It was too hard for it. All it did was jump and it will only cut into the road a little bit. Took way too much time, I ended up using a new load of base to graded it
@jeffreycoon9634
@jeffreycoon9634 3 жыл бұрын
@@vatoguanajuato3892 then I'll stick with what I already have. It might take me a little bit longer but the end result is still the same.
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Im going to be trying this on a super hard compacted driveway very soon.
@chadillacinc
@chadillacinc 3 жыл бұрын
I haven't used one before. But they look real snazzy.i am surprised how you can spread the material right from the pile like that. I always thought they were used after a rough grading with a bucket or something but this eliminates that whole step. Pretty cool
@Dirtmonkey
@Dirtmonkey 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah...I'm just practicing this upgrade but it's pretty cool👍
@santiagogarciaolivar782
@santiagogarciaolivar782 3 жыл бұрын
Will driveway trap wash away in the rain?
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