How Many John Deere 748L Drags Make A 30 Ton Load

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[@JustinGriffith-cn1kx]

This is Griffith logging and son i have been logging 19 years i love thein i come help you brother yell are doing a good job he is doing a good job on that cutter

[@teoballn]

@32:25 you get a new friend crawling across your shoulder, thumbs up for him

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Yea, bugs everywhere out here lol

[@jaredcolahan759]

just found your channel and have watched 6-7 videos. good videos and content as well as editing.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel!

[@rev1955]

I still enjoy these videos so much. I have been down and in treatment like you for last few months. It is going well. Hope you are too. I am still trying to get into your area as I visit family in Dirrider. Would love to watch this slick operation in person

[@allenlong3939]

Love watching your videos. My father enjoys watching . He sold John Deere off and on . Had many logging customers. He also was at the unveil of the 740A skidder.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Awesome! Welcome to the channel

[@jchill3062]

Tigercat or Bust!

[@jonathansearancke8668]

Awesome video and i would leave it the thinning up to you and your workers because you know what your doing

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Thanks for watching

[@bobbygregory9842]

Great Video!!!💯👍🏻💯❤️

[@dmac5994]

logging with a pole saw LOL hey well done guys. actually that pole saw did pretty darned good.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Thanks for watching

[@davidperrin4856]

Great video.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Thanks for watching

[@joeypennington3555]

At one point it was my dad running his hydro_ax 411 and my aunt running the cat 525 skidder me running a prentice 210 loader and my brother was the truck driver. We were a small crew doing first and second thinnings for Hunt timber. We were in Summerfield Louisiana

[@shawnhagen6871]

When they designed the operator seat to spin around and drive in reverse they made a skidder man’s dream come true!

[@cambrissette7378]

I still run my 648l regular take to much time to spin it around

[@oldmanmosh6056]

Every logger watching this shakes there head and laughs seeing that skidder hug a tree... classic!! Thinning trees I must say takes patience and skill.... I'm lacking one of those😜!! Your posse does a great job even though it's modern logging.... I on the other hand cable skid and use a chainsaw.... load my my truck with an excavator and get one load out every two days... real competition eh Thomas... take care and still waiting for miniature lobster fest!!

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Yea but you probably make more clear money and don’t loose sleep at night over these huge equipment notes lol

[@chipthomas4169]

Thanks

[@lindyaustin2095]

It's a very good video look always

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Thanks for watching

[@dand5331]

Don't worry about the negative comments...

[@carlwilliams8354]

Nice size timber on that job! You are right about missing the sounds of real engines working. I miss hearing Detroit’s screaming but I don’t want to be on one all day nowadays! I also miss hearing E6 Mack’s pulling.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

I definitely don’t miss hearing it all day lol

[@lukeabendroth8157]

I’m enjoying your vidjas. It’s always interesting watching the different logging styles loggers use in other parts of the country. Here in the upper peninsula of michigan a lot of guys have gone with ponsse scorpions with a dangle head to cut down, limb, and cut to 100” logs. Then a forwarder comes through to pick it up and stage it at the deck for the trucks.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

I’d LOVE to run one of those, they look so fun!

[@dmac5994]

they cutting to 8 ft 4 inches there on site (you said 100 inches) to process as 8 ft studs/lumber?

[@lukeabendroth8157]

D Mac We run our logs cross wise like That Chipper Guy down the road. Most of our wood goes to paper or OSB plywood.

[@dmac5994]

ok I think I see, that length prob best fit for forwarder too then correct? just that odd (to me) measurement caught my eye and made me think maybe you were doing dimensional lumber starting at source. not a logger here, just live in maine and see/hear/interact with a lot of the industry.

[@lukeabendroth8157]

D Mac You are correct. Plus our log roads are tight so they use a truck with log loader and pull a pup so they can make the corners deep in the woods.

[@nomerc3608]

I love it! Put up or shut up!!!

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

That’s right!

[@Joelontugs]

That would be me every day if I was a skidder operator lol

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

😂😂😂

[@joeypennington3555]

I will come work for you. I have 10 years experience on a skidder and running a loader deliming the wood and loading trucks

[@dand5331]

Love the flag!

[@jasonkilgore6694]

Heres a little trick that you may of knew but operator could have pulled up turning hard right and putting back tire against tree. Then when he gets against tree stop put blade down and spin skidder while turning back to left and it will spin right off that tree. Oh when you blade down make sure try take most pressure off front end so when spin it will slide. Never thinned much but works great in middle Tennessee mountain side.

[@izolicX911bam]

You know you also gotta love the D model cat skidders ;) lol minus coupler and transmission problems. Im a technician for cat and always got put on a power train rebuild on a C model skidder from 525-545C. To me they are a hoss. But John deer does have the better forestry equipment now.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Hate cat equipment lol

[@izolicX911bam]

Thomas Johnson don’t blame you lol

[@billpark6201]

I was a forester for over forty years and we all ways had a contractor do all the dozer and rock hauling for our loggers. Now run the cranes unloading log trucks.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

That’s how we roll! Thanks for watching

[@glennmoore3764]

The only thing harder would be cutting with a chainsaw cutting five foot pulpwood and piling it then loading with a stick loader. Y'all are doing a great job taking care of the standing trees and the ground .

[@fredcnossen8282]

Been there,done that with a standing tree in between the tires!. Hard on steps and grab handles.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

And sometimes gives you a headache lol

[@timothystrebeck7869]

Would like to see how u operate the John deer skidder.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

10-4

[@jameswilson322]

Can't believe you don't have a chain saw on the job

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Can’t, insurance won’t allow it.

[@poppopscarvinshop]

*** Has Anybody Tried Replacing The Radiator Core? *** That Sounds Like The Answer To Me.

[@chadsmith14]

Hear the turbo whistlin and it boiling black smoke on some when you workin it hard. Now the only thing you hear is a fan or sounds sometimes like a baby electric air comperssor

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

That’s right!

[@shawnschoppert8540]

People just don’t think, thinnings are going to be harder got more planning, what to cut what not to cut, etc it’s not like a clear cut let’s throw a deck here and knock it all down .

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Exactly! Tons of planning!

[@06lbzduramax3500]

So all I got to do to come try out nice new equipment is say “that looks easy I could do that no problem” lol? Too bad I’m not a dick and understand the business enough to realize there is a lot to thinning. Up here I do all kinds of types of cutting everything from clear cuts to thinning to just getting the land owner the most possible money from the job and everything in between depending on landowners desires. Thinning is the hardest to do and requires the most planning for sure

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Come on down! 😂

[@shawnhagen6871]

Stupid question but how often do you pressure wash the radiators. Seems like every couple thousand hour’s depending on how dry and dusty it is we have to power wash the radiators. Always makes a difference

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

We wash once a month

[@chipthomas4169]

When you're thinning, do you make all the decisions about which trees to cut and which to leave, or how much landowner input do you accept? For instance, if someone said "Take only trees below 12 inch diameter", could you do that? Or if they have a mixed stand and he said, "I love cedars, don't cut any cedars", would you do that?

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

I’ll do a video on it

[@justincarpenter1408]

Where are you located I’d love to take you on your offer on its harder then it looks especially if a skidder is involved

[@ryanclement5471]

Man I wish we ran track cutters we have to cut all the brush thinning or clearcut and that really takes the wind out of your sails with the Prentice we run expecially dueled out. Man the 648L really ain't got nothing on that 7

[@normanpcantrelljr.9265]

There is always someone that can do it better and I just tell them come on get you some,for I helped haul pup wood and logs out of North Georgia Mountains and Tennessee around Ocoee Tennessee Mnts. For 10 years for its not a easy job but it’s interesting to me.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Thanks for watching

[@mariooperadordemaquinaspes5556]

👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@craigmcpherson1827]

G'day. Was wondering what temperature the 822 ran at in comparison to the 853? Also is there much difference in boom and slew power. You mentioned the 822 wouldn't swing a bunch around through the heads to get unstuck. Enjoyable videos as usual Cheers

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

The 822 runs 190-200 degrees all day unless the debris stops the radiator up.

[@treystewart544]

@@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas that sthil weed eater chainsaw trying to cut that tree behind the skidder 🪚🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🪚🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🪚🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🪚🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🪚🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🪚🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🪚🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@edwinbrindley4706]

hind site is 20 / 20 and grass is always green on the other side of the fence till you put the other mans boots on

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Yes sir!

[@cambrissette7378]

All he had to do is push him self over with the grapple and arch

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Thomas you might have a wiring problem with your track cutter have they checked any of that yet I mean I’m just saying trying to help you troubleshoot a little bit but that would be my next thing to go to after everything they’ve done to it and it still running hot I mean who knows it could be just a wire causing you to have a false reading on your temperature gauge

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

It’s a program issue

[@davidmorgan8837]

Do you ever look at the forked tree then cut the good one? That's the kind of thing I would do.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

No, I’m always getting the bad first.

[@stevediebolt4114]

C'est quasi impossible d'être dans la situation comme ça... C'est du cinéma made in usa ah ah :)

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Thanks for watching

[@patriciabodie4200]

Hope that bug didn't bite you!!!!

[@robertkennedy3632]

Hey Thomas

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Hey

[@austinthompson1181]

Has southern loggin times magazine ever visited one of your jobs?

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Twice, most recent was may of 2019

[@stephenboynton1445]

Does Mickey have a scale in his loader to know that he’s getting a 30T load on the trucks ?

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Truck has scales and they communicate with the CB

[@anooseholay]

It’s not a drag, it’s a twitch and what’s up with no tire chains?

[@deernutOO]

Enjoyed the show, but sometime I'm going to figure out what the JD track cutter head saws into when dropping a load of trees to the ground. Don't see it as a problem, but just find it interesting that it happens often. Sure don't take Thomas talk to be complaining. Observations yes, complaining no. But entertaining for certain.. tks..

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

What you’re probably hearing is the trees running across the saw as I fell them

[@deernutOO]

@@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas Thanks.. when released from the grip, the butt ends drop across the saw.. makes perfect sense now. Appreciate your time..

[@michaelalbanese3784]

Where is the tiger cat tracked cutter at haven’t seen that in a while

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

That’s the other job of ours machine

[@Vern.Anderson]

What does a person need to operate one of these machines like a Feller Buncher or Skidder? Is there a certification or license you have to acquire before an outfit like yours will hire?

[@jeffreystewart3233]

No

[@hsmobile8222]

Hi

[@faronwhite6483]

I have run a john deer all my life..would not trade anything other than a deer..

[@jasonhoward7211]

What size deere machine you running

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

748L

[@jaredbeasley6348]

I wasnt goin yk say a word about it until you asked me too..if your 620 had the 19sq ft grapple..it would do the same thing..my 630e with 21 sqft will load it in exactly 2 if we being petty great video tho lol

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

I didn’t get it on video, but mine done it in exactly two drags. That’s 32 tons, not 27-28 tons too. The Tigercat I have won’t hold onto a full drag in this stuff, it slips out every time.

[@jaredbeasley6348]

I would love come down and how you what that 620 will actually do with a 19sqft grapple with the box tongs like that John Deere..imma make you a believer one of these days 😂😂😂

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Only thing I’ll believe is the Tigercat service is better 😂

[@jaredbeasley6348]

@@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas 😂😂😂

[@user-fx4up7yv2v]

Hey a buddy of mine follows you and said yall have a cat d model that's been Def deleted I want to see that bad boy

[@BradGoins-ie6vv]

U need Cat power

[@tylerlawson3829]

I want to come work on your crew I've done it for 20 years

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Shoot, we just a bunch of rookie kids lol

[@hillbillytrucker8347]

No matter the size of the tree with a fork or not a hand cutters or equipment operators worst nightmare is a widow maker coming down hitting the cutters or busting up something on the equipment. Caused many a good logger to be carried out of the woods.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

That’s right!

[@faronwhite6483]

Well if you need a cutter operator,give me a shout out..be glad to help ya..

[@faronwhite6483]

Lmbo..sure don't need GPS or computer to cut trees..I learned the hard way,no computers..

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jbrinTexas]

Are you any kin to Charlie Johnson over Pitkin way? He’s a forester.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Nope, never heard of him.

[@Joelontugs]

Cotontop3 loves it when you use the word sheer lol

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

I know lol

[@1dogpobo]

why did you film at the rear of the shear?

[@johnhavard8720]

greg joyner probably because he didn’t want to get hit by a tree or something else the cutter could throw from the saw head. Or a limb breaking out of another tree Thomas is smart for staying back behind it.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Always have an escape plan....always easier to escape for the rear.

[@faronwhite6483]

@@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas lmbo and run like hell..

[@alphawolf0513]

Dot need to weigh your trks more often. Best j d machanic ls in MONROE

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

30 tons on our trucks are legal 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tylersheets6073]

So as a non-operator, if I tell you that you suck at thinning, you'll let me come show you how it is done? Hahaha after you teach me how to run the machine of course! Thanks for the video and knowledge Sir.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Thanks for watching but I’m not sure I have time to train someone right now 😂

[@jeffcash9625]

U said logging not easy

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Nope

[@jonathaneldridge5932]

I’m a operator from north east ky let me know how to get ahold of you personal

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

[e-mail]

[@jonathaneldridge5932]

Not that I’m saying it would be easy just that I’m saying it would be a different animal then regular logging

[@jonathaneldridge5932]

Don’t take it the wrong way

[@jacksonbradberry7288]

I don’t believe that for one second that John Deere pulled that in just 3 pulls there looked to be a lot of room left in the grapple I’d have to do it for myself to ever believe it but my 630 tigercat with 635 grapple will pull a load in 3 pulls

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

😂😂😂 ok then

[@jaredbeasley1246]

You have to take into consideration that he wasn't doin any sorting..whatever came up went on the truck.. our 630 with 21 square foot grapple will load it in two drags with its all the same size wood

[@johnathonsheehan3773]

Y’all don’t carry a regular saw with ya on the skidder?

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Insurance won’t allow it

[@knowltek]

Time to invest Ina texa dignostic unit...get away from thoes theavin dealers...js

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Deere won’t sell you the program

[@faronwhite6483]

I rather have 44,s vs duals any day..

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

You wouldn’t work much in the winter down here then

[@faronwhite6483]

@@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas never been stuck with my 44,s flotation tires..all depends on the experience a person has..i,ve been in some wet places..31 years in the logging business..where are you located,depends on that to..you must be swamp logging then..i,ve had duals on my tractors they suck..my opinion

[@faronwhite6483]

@@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas tears the tractors to pieces I think..

[@faronwhite6483]

@@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas knocks down the horse power also with duals..

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

We do shovel thinning....if you don’t have duals you won’t work when it gets wet. We’re in south Louisiana.

[@topchoppers7980]

I'll come down and hand cut, for ya

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Come on

[@bobbyevans5208]

Poor ass skidder Driving, not being mean

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Horrible....a complete shit show, I think I’m gonna fire him

[@natsterlive]

Guy talks way too much

[@keltystapleton3160]

Go home

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

You go home

[@keltystapleton3160]

@@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas I have 30 years on a power saw you are embarrassing me please stop

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Congratulations, you’ve spent 30 years being a dumbass.....now watch the rest of my videos and learn how to do it right

[@keltystapleton3160]

@@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas you probably beleave you are doing it right that's scary

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Ok professor....what am I supposed to be doing wrong? 😂