Installing a new lawn with a Power Harley Rake SPREAD TOPSOIL THE EASY WAY

[@aaronburford5701]

This content and channel I absolutely love. THe camera view is the best@

[@aaronburford5701]

Rewatched.... Love it! The soil looks great!

[@markg.2501]

Once I heard the "Nicey Nice" At the very end of the video, I Knew.....THAT was the ultimate seal of approval. The people in your area are lucky to have you Mike! You got a half way decent day for digging that pool today.....Shade from the sun(clouds) and no rain.....Have at it !

[@DIRT-BOSS]

The pool company push it off till Wednesday.. they have to pour the concrete the same day.

[@markg.2501]

@@DIRT-BOSS waaahh wahhhh.....Ain't that the way things go. Either way.....Enjoy your day Mike!!

[@dalepremo3695]

Well done - you know how we love watching that Harley Rake! That topsoil looked beautiful.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes it takes the place of 3 men! Great attachment thanks Dale

[@teak5476]

Perfectly done Boss Man. Thanks for the volume of videos lately!! Hope things are looking up from here!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Teak

[@blackdogexcavator21]

That turned out great. What a transformation!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks buddy

[@black_dog_barks]

You are the master yard leveler.. Great job!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks buddy 😊

[@aaronburford5701]

Rewatched, one of my favorites to look at, grewt execution!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Wait for tonight's video!!! Epic

[@Northeast_Mainiac]

Never seen a skid steer bucket be able to tip to one side like yours very cool

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes it's awesome

[@aaronburford5701]

All your videos have the best looking topsoil... where are your projects done? Im in VA and havent seen that kind around here. Excellent video and commentary!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Albany NY

[@aaronburford5701]

@@DIRT-BOSS That's some great topsoil with a nice color up there!

[@aaronburford5701]

I come back to watch the power rake but really to enjoy how the soil looks before and after.... one of my fqvorites!

[@aaronburford5701]

My first watch today was this favorite of yours. Love the power rake, the topsoil is the best, your commentary and strategy I enjoy and the finished product looks greqt!

[@aaronburford5701]

The skid steer work is the best. I love watching it move across rhe ground and scrape and smooth the material.

[@digndurt6936]

Great investment on the rake. Nice to have that visibility of rake. The one I used was an 8 ft mounted on sizeable JD tractor 3 PT hitch. Sixty acre hay field, positioned seat at 90° set hand throttle. Unscreened topsoil windrows picked up. Level rockless field to mow and bale.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes i agree very useful attachment

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Very nice buddy! That harley rake left a nice finish and a good seed bed. Keep up the good work

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Brandon as you know those attachments take the place of 3 men! Lol

[@ralphgwynn9325]

Another great job 👍!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks bud

[@robertironside3166]

Good of you to get the traction thing going on the siite first thing for everybody. :-)

[@russellcrowe3135]

Виртуозное владение техникой!!!

[@phillippearson2596]

Nice to see you being able to do some work Mike,Hopefully it will all open up again soon. Stay safe Bud.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks 👍

[@banditweasil]

That yard looks great!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@Jamieclarke88]

Looks great mike great work 👍👍

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Jamie

[@janethouck9763]

Keep cranking out the video !

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks!

[@gordiehattrick]

Very nice job!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks bud

[@fuddmethen]

i have the same harley rake, wouldn’t do loam/topsoil without it. looks great

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks definitely nice unit

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@Dave Howell thanks

[@fuddmethen]

Dave Howell i still spread with the bucket first. i don’t spend a lot of time grading with it anymore, because the rake does such a good job at it

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@fuddmethen I have spread just with the Harley rake but it makes such a mess on the rake and put so much dirt in wheels it would destroy it over time.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@Dave Howell not at all bud all good! 👍🏼

[@richardward2352]

good job looks real good

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@louisianadirt2188]

Beautiful looking job

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks buddy

[@jamesdees4604]

Very impressive my friend 👍👍👍

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks james!

[@user-ie8st5qr3y]

Pretty, Thumbs UP !!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks! 💪🏼

[@MaritimerMitch]

That unit does a good job wish my work had one for the amount of topsoil we do .

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes it does THANKS

[@j.c.smithprojects]

man! to have your skills on that equipment! turned out beautiful mike. that tilt bucket on the skid steer is awesome.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks bud yeah it definitely helps alot..

[@AceBaracuda]

@@DIRT-BOSS did you make the tilt on the front or is that an attacker one can buy?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@AceBaracuda It is an attachment Bradco

[@martinedelius]

Great job Mike, looking good! That rake sure makes it look easy. :) I'd also like to thank you for using different camera angles and time lapse. I know it adds time, both on site and in editing, but I personally get bored real quick if someone posts a video where the only content is 30+ minutes shot from within the cab, in real time, and nothing else. I know a lot of people enjoy that, but I prefer this type of video where I can see the progress and the important steps along the way.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Martin thanks for that.. it is the only way you could show progress if I did real-time the video would be 8 hours long!

[@martinedelius]

@@DIRT-BOSS Yeah I completely agree, but some KZbinrs think that 8 hours of digging a hole is interesting. ;)

[@edwardgarea7650]

I agree with Martin Edelius. I also become bored quickly watching a video is POV with no commentary or explanation. The different angles, time lapse and your excellent narration draw me into the video. It’s the first time I’ve ever seen a Harley rake in action. A lot of people would just show the rake in action. No explanation, no narration, no nothing. Your explanation made all the difference. I mean I could figure it out without the explanation, but why spend time guessing. This is what gives you the edge, the willingness to share your expertise and knowledge without acting as if it’s some kind of top secret. That’s what passion is all about, and it’s that passion for what you do that made me subscribe, keep me coming back, and recommending you to everyone I know. True story: One of my friends questioned my taste when I recommenced you. His attitude was why should he waste his time watching something he normally doesn’t find appealing. I told him to give you a chance. You cover every step of the project and explain not only what is b in done, but WHY it is being done. Long story short, he’s hooked and subscribed. He’s binge watching your past videos. Says they’re really compelling. All I could say was, “I told you so.”

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@edwardgarea7650Ed that was a great story thanks for that 😁👍🏼

[@Dingbat217]

That harley-rake sure leaves a good surface behind it. :-)

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes it does a fine job

[@tylerpittmon7936]

Seed bed lookin crispy my dude! Glad to hear that you have plenty of work despite the corona lol. Also, the new polo is lookin fresh!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks bud yeah got some new gear!

[@tylerpittmon7936]

Dirt Boss Masonry & Excavating might have to request some merch down the road!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@tylerpittmon7936 👍🏼

[@sonnyblazer5504]

A treat for us on a Sunday no less! Thank you. Question is, I thought I saw (only 2 quick glimpses) of the bucket on the KUBOTA "TILT" ? Did it? Anyway, really super job in short order. Transforms what already looked good to looking even better. Good call on the 8 loads of soil. Lastly, I was thinking of asking you but you said it at the end, "Hydroseed". Know what? With everything going on with us and around us you've really burned the midnight oil to get the job done, record it, edit it all and get it to us. How nice! Thanks. Sonny (CT)

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes the skid-steer bucket tilts.. sweet set-up.. thanks Sonny!

[@onboard4793]

great job sir

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@jmdarling76]

Nice video! Was also grading a yard today trying to beat the rain. Unfortunately I found a stump and broke the wheel arm off of my Harley Rake. Hard to finish it off with one arm!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes i bet that sucks!

[@simons7473]

Good Video tutorial on the Harley. I have one too on my Terex, however in Australia it isn't a well known attachment unfortunately. I love it. Can I ask why most Americans use a GP bucket on skidsteers rather than 4in1 buckets which would then allow you to use a spreader bar. Game changer

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah I hear you I think it's the cost

[@stevenbailey8813]

According to the rake mfg the proper way to take is to roll pressure on to the front wheels and raise the front of the machine up slightly then lower the rake until it just touching the keep the adjustment for the whole job.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes that is correct

[@augustreil]

Nice, very nice !

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks bud!

[@joecieri5173]

There’s no doubt about it mike your company does beautiful work!!! Your also very lucky to have good versatile labor hand. I have a question I’ve never ran a skid with a Harley rake attachment. What’s the average size lift you install top soil.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

4" of soil minimum works best.

[@jasoncrawford1465]

You need the camera looking at you work . So we can see the machine working.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah I have shots like that too in other videos

[@CaptainKleeman]

i've just noticed this, does your bucket tilt? turned out awesome by the way!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes it does! Get Mr. Mike to make one! 😁

[@CaptainKleeman]

@@DIRT-BOSS that is a game changer. wow

[@DMCnME]

I wish I could find someone in my area that would provide this service. Every time I ask a landscape company about a Harley rake or cultivator, they look at me like I’m crazy. Should I be researching excavation companies instead?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes Sir

[@DMCnME]

@@DIRT-BOSS This looks like new construction. Do you guys do this for existing lawns? My builder SUCKED at installing my lawn. I was planning to kill and till… but the Harley rake seems like the way to go.

[@tedohio3038]

Nice work. How are they going to get to the house from the new driveway?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

He's going to do stepping Stones.. and stares at some point

[@Peter.D61]

Looks fantastic. The piece of land between the culvert and the road, is that getting any work done on it? Does the home owner plan on maintaining it himself ?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes good question he is going to take care of that.

[@JohnDeere50d]

How does it work with more hilly/sloped areas

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Not bad

[@Fluke17]

How many yards of top soil

[@DIRT-BOSS]

That was years ago I don't know if I didn't say it in the video I couldn't tell you

[@tractordude290]

How do you like those kubota skid steers?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I think there Top notch

[@AbcdEfgh-zp1sn]

We have three.. we find them very very reliable . Good visibility and easy to work On . Only down side is cab is noisy but all things considered cost per hour can't be beaten

[@charlesbourgeois9029]

Dirt Boss, I have a few questions if you happen to have a minute. I was wondering if you operate the rake in float all the time? Also is a tilt bucket or a tilt coupler? Also I just bought an svl95, it has 50 hrs, when I push down on the bucket and lift up on the front of the machine the bottom of bucket plate and the bottom of coupler seperate a 1/4-1/3 inch on the right side. I know usually when you do this the pins slide out a smidge but I have never noticed the gap between bottom of plate and coupler. My dealer is saying its normal but I don't know. -Charles Bourgeois Jr Down to Earth Landscaping LLC Lebanon, Connecticut

[@charlesbourgeois9029]

Also your a 1 man wrecking crew for sure

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Hey bud. Yeah there should be no play vertically in that plate.. I don't use the Harley rake and float ever it likes to dig in if you do that.. just do it by feel and eye.. the tilt bucket is an attachment between the bucket and the plate.. it's made by paladin.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@charlesbourgeois9029 thanks

[@phild3892]

Would a rock hound be better for this? Well I assume you like the Harley better but for a guy that is lookin for the most useful attachment for final grade. Some guys in my area use rock hound? Have you tried it how did you like it? Great video!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Each attachment has a purpose.. but the Harley rake has more purpose

[@phild3892]

Thank you for the reply. I just subscribed!

[@sergeyb8]

Can you do this kind of job over a septic leach field?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

You can topsoil and seed but do not change contour or fill over the top

[@sergeyb8]

@@DIRT-BOSS Thanks. I keep reading on some sites that you can't even drive a mover over it. Here you have a Bobcat. Good to hear

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@sergeyb8 well it depends on what system you have but they're installed with machine so think about it..

[@TheLuigiTech]

What type of dirt is it? Trying to get some and everywhere top soil is brown , or either has stick and mulch in it.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Local Topsail

[@MrBigokhunter]

QQ. Do you ever use the float mode when you are running the HR? I bought one about 2 months ago, I am still getting used to it and fine tuning my skills with it. Thanks in advance... 👍👍

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Never You have no control with float and it will dig in before you can react

[@millennialdadlawncare8412]

Curious would this Harley rake break up dead grass clumps or is it really meant for tilled up soil only ?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes it will break up grass

[@MrCzech78]

Hey what brand and model is this power rake? Looks awesome 👌👌👌

[@DIRT-BOSS]

FCC Paladin

[@dackerson5]

I have been looking for a Harley rake for my Deere on the 3 point hitch...$$$$$. They work awesome! Nice job as always Mike! Just a quick question.... are there any businesses opening back-up Upstate? We are still on lockdown mode!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes phase 1 just got opened last week!

[@dackerson5]

@@DIRT-BOSSDamn... wish it was us down here. People are not stopping going out through... all the local essential businesses... jam packed last weekend! Its ridiculous

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@dackerson5 I hear you there's more people out cuz nobody's working it nuts!

[@dackerson5]

@@DIRT-BOSS For Sure! Be safe and awesome work bud! Keep the videos coming! Happy Memorial Day!

[@fox13z400]

So is this old footage that you were sitting on? Like pre Covi 19. You were talking about not having any work in your dozer video.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

No this is current as of today! I said work is not flowing like usual.. still have work.. a lot of it couldn't be done because of our governor shutting us down!

[@fox13z400]

@@DIRT-BOSS gotcha, just curious. glad to see you're still working

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@fox13z400 10/4 thanks 👍🏼

[@heblake7587]

Was that your only job for the day and did you finish it in one day ? Just curious .

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Typically it's a one day job but we did it in two days.. because of weather.

[@ryandoe11]

Thats the smallest most awkward U-Turn ever! But i know thats what the customer wanted..

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yep I tried to make it bigger and bigger and bigger!

[@kevinhennessy6193]

How wide is your power rake? My machine is 7 feet wide trying to decide which width to get. Thanks

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Mines 72" i believe

[@kevinhennessy6193]

Also power angleing option, do you have that? Is it a must have? Thanks

[@hillheatherlynnify]

You talk weird. Do you have some kind of a speech impediment ?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

😂😂😂