BIG SNOW PLOWING DAY -

[@ritterjon]

💥 It’s always fun playing in the snow with the tractor! 👍 *Keep on tractoring!*

[@InTheWoodyard]

You got that right! Thanks Jon!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Chris it has been years since I have done a delivery in the dark, I dont think I have told you yet that you are one hard working fellow..

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, but you have bigger wood! HA!

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

@@InTheWoodyard that is true..

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Nice snow cleanup, Chris! The pusher is pretty impressive.

[@InTheWoodyard]

It sure is!

[@joegreto8047]

Getting good with that box. I grew up on loaders and plow trucks. Started full time operation at 10 (family business). Anyway I found your Chanel a few months when I got in to the fire wood thing. I love it $ sucks but I actually enjoy what I’m doing for the first time in. from the North East’s

[@InTheWoodyard]

Very cool Joe, ya, you might not pass up Elan Musk but it is fun and satisfying!

[@jamesharless5357]

Great video!👍🏻

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!

[@slytrader]

Chris, You can really tell you have gotten a lot smoother at operating the Kioti, good job.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I now have about 75 hours life time in the seat! It is getting easier!

[@oldguyfirewood]

Great job Chris! I’ve enjoyed watching your tractor skills improve. I’m sure you’d agree that you are ten times better than when you first got your tractor… just look at some of your earlier videos. That snow pusher is the ticket for parking lots.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I now have about 75 hours lifetime in the seat, it is getting easier!

[@lendevonuk5479]

Mmm, suspense! That ‘Green, Green garden is wonderful background music….just love it! Guess we’ll see the ‘new’ (?) splitter some time next month? Len (Devon 🇬🇧)

[@InTheWoodyard]

Soon.

[@matthewnasci2646]

Hard work truly does pay off. You're way beyond using the walk behind snowblower. A compact tractor is such an indispensable tool.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I like it a lot!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Chris I think you're a beautiful work of art!

[@halliwilljon]

Stanley you must be bored this morning, 15 different comments so far...lol

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Stanley!

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

We finally got some more snow last night. Tractor warning up now. As soon as it’s light I be plowing. Keep up the good work!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, you too!

[@aldredske6197]

Good morning Chris!!😀😀 You are getting the snow plowing figured out pretty good now. You will only get better as time goes on. I like how you can get the front end of the tractor to slide right into position for the next push. Even with the pusher you still can't get away from getting wind rows. Take care my friend!!😀😀 TTYL!! Logger Al

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, with a big snow you will get windrows on long pushes, the snow has to go somewhere.

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

If you only knew how many arm traps I was stuck in. When I was a limo driver. Pull down to the depths. I love your brother Kenny

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Stanley!

[@canvasman2307]

Looks like your Kioti and snow pusher are working reasonably well for you. You’re definitely moving snow faster than I could with my 1954 Farmall Super C plowing the 13” of snow we got from the last snow ❄️. But cleared enough of the wood yard to get outside and splitting 🪵 this afternoon despite single digit temps 🥶 .

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, it works pretty good, and it is more fun!

[@botabob]

The push box is working well for you. Good idea to warm up the tractor while you clear the sidewalks - I push the snow out of my parking area into my backyard as far as I can go without getting stuck. However, getting stuck is becoming less of a concern since I added rear ballast to my little BX. My problem now is the front of the tractor gets pushed sideways by the plow and heavy snow. It's a hand full to keep it moving - I'm still learning. I don't get the amount of snow you get, so plowing is a skill that needs refreshing every year for me. I am enjoying the journey - cheers

[@InTheWoodyard]

You might need to use the float feature on your plow/pusher, if you have it, it allows you to still steer.

[@brianscott7407]

Here's another tip you need to set your box blade .down flat and mark your leveling rod so you know when your box is level. I can see from the video you have a habit of always running on the heel of your box and your bucket when you are using it!

[@InTheWoodyard]

I use float most of the time does that count?

[@brianscott7407]

That's good to use the float. What I'm saying is make sure you have the box flat on the ground ! Other than your doing a good job you come a long way since you first got the machine!

[@MP-1965]

👍❄️❄️❄️👍 stay warm Chris! Good job!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Mike!

[@christhomas9837]

The tractor/pusher is working great for you. I've done my share of plowing and then some. There are a couple of things we used to try and do to keep the snow from going back on the walks. One is to push the snow aggressively off the sidewalk so it goes further into the parking lot, when we were finished with the walks make one pass with the shovel in the parking lot riding against the curb on an angle and when we make a pass close to the curb we would make the pass 3 to 4 feet from the curb and then the next pass against the curb. This allows the snow to stay in the parking lot because the snow flows to the place with least resistance. You'll figure this all out with a little more seat time but some food for thought.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the tips Chris!!!

[@davidedwards3734]

Great job!!! Hope you have a Safe Day

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks David! You too!

[@tombryan720]

Looks like the tractor is working out great

[@InTheWoodyard]

Almost too much fun!

[@coreyriley7160]

G’morning Chris. Looking like a Professional SnowPusher Operator. Love to zone out (while at work) and watch ! GoodNightIrene

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for getting paid to watch me work!

[@mikehughes2026]

Morning Chris, this must be “teaser “ week, first the new orange and blue equipment and now the saws, just poked the button, see you later. Nice job on the snow Pushing, that was a heapin helping

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Mike, I gotta spend some Benjamins or the gubmint will take it!

[@brianfletcher7942]

@@InTheWoodyard can also stick it into a Roth IRA as well before tax day, although not nearly as sexy for the tubes😂😂😂

[@stevezelen4651]

@@InTheWoodyard cash is king….

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Nice job on pushing snow, yup it was faster this time. Maybe next year don’t push so far back of the parking lot, but you can see that also. Take care

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Larry, gotta make room for more snow, it will come!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

After fighting with myself internally, am finally ready to get back to the chainsaws and working in the woodyard. For next winter, am thinking one of those carport metal shelters. Cut a bunch of rounds one day and haul them to under the shelter to split the next day or when is raining, etc. If have the riunds under the shelter in the summer and it rains, can keep working! But they don't give those away. Will probably have to make one out of pallets like Amrand's HighLife.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Pop up shelter that moves!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

I was thinking about making a video. With my 7310 echo. I have a whole bunch of pine rounds. That have to be cut to length. What do you think. Should I come out and show everybody who I am?

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Yes, do it

[@InTheWoodyard]

Go for it!

[@larryvankirk7423]

The snow mountain range is growing. Nice job Chris and Wile Coyote. GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Larry!

[@Richard-Hawkins-1966]

You are accumulating quite a snow pile Chris. Will be interesting to see how long it takes it to melt completely away. Thanks for the videos.

[@kimberly1567]

Haven't you heard? Chris is considering buying the bulk 34 oz of beef jerky at Sam's Club and holding an online contest on who guesses the closest date the snow melts gone/melted from a designated spot. It's not fair he makes us guess before Feb 1 since we wont know how much it snows in Feb and March but it's Chris that makes the rules. I call dibs on April 29th

[@InTheWoodyard]

More will come!

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA! No jerky for you!

[@nathankopowski5956]

Hey good morning Chris, looks like you're having some fun out there. Hey just a little tip for you at the time Mark 16:15 when you're removing the snow from in front of your building right by the sidewalk once you see the snow building up in The Pusher turn left and put that pile of snow in the center of your parking lot and you won't get the windrow up on the sidewalk just a little something for you to try out next time

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the tip Nathan!

[@Lifeinthe906]

I've noticed that it has been dark at the end of quite a few videos lately!!! You must be really busy!!! GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

When it is dark that means I get to go inside and start work again, so yes!

[@nickf5204]

Not sure if the DK model has this feature but try the float position while using the snow pusher, it will help keep the front tires on the ground. If it does, push the stick all the way forward till the bucket on the ground and then push it some more, once in float, it will stay there

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, I have float and I use a lot of the time with the pusher even though you might not think so, I do and it works great! But some times with the bucket I am scraping off ice and I want the pressure and weight to scrape off ice.

[@VODZ]

It would be neat to get a tour of the studio and how you designed it.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Maybe some day I will!

[@craigwilson9560]

Getting good at pushing snow. I always wondered how it would do on Rocks? Our farm and my place is rocks. I do like how your snow pusher does compared to our 3 point snowblower.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Rocks are not good on the rubber cutter, if you have rocks you might want steel!

[@craigwilson9560]

@@InTheWoodyard, Thanks. Yeah we live on a hill to an S curve at the farm. So we usually have to plow ourselves out. Good to know about the steel cutters!

[@norman1826]

That is called a good day.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Every day I am alive is a good day!

[@norman1826]

@@InTheWoodyard For sure Chris

[@peewee.3138]

The new pusher seems to be doing a good job. Good idea pulling the corners out with the bucket first. Did you ever think about putting up one of those portable shelters over the tractor like Dan from Back 40 has for the winter months at least?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, I will do that sometime this spring! Thanks!

[@brianscott7407]

Quick tip you need to keep your block heater pluged in when ever its going to be freezing or below. I drove truck for over thirty years in the winter it was plugged in every night its easier to maintain water temp than to try to heat it up from stone cold and it doesn't use that much electricity!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for the tip.

[@toreskogen5367]

How mutch time do you save on cleaning snow with traktor insted of snowblower?

[@InTheWoodyard]

About 1/2 as long I would guess.

[@davebrown3301]

Did you trade the snowblower in on the tractor!?! I figured you would use that on the sidewalks to save yourself from shoveling. Looks like a great choice on getting the snow pusher.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I still have the snow blower, I thought I might need it yet but probably not.

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

My workshop is a beautiful work of art.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I believe you!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Look into a single-stage battery snowthrower for the sidewalk. No more shoveling heart-attack snow if you got rid of the big snowblower.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Exercise is good for me, most people die from lack of it.

[@5075E]

Why are you loading the trailer by hand when you have a nice tractor with a loader? Bucket or grapple?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Gravel, dirt, sod, bark, branches, rocks, snow and all the goodies my customers do not want in their firewood. Plus all my piles are pre-measured so all I have to do is chuck it in the trailer and go, it takes about 6 minutes to do and it is exactly what they want.

[@edkerkhoff522]

U need a rear blade. U will like it dragn snow plus it's prob 1 the cheapest attachments

[@InTheWoodyard]

I don't need one but it would be nice!

[@chadkibbler2521]

How far out is your 592XP mine says ship 31 January 2022 hope I get it before April enjoy watching

[@InTheWoodyard]

I have heard February but now they are talking summer?!?!

[@jimrichards8703]

The problem with tractors is there are too many attachments and not one to do everything. I think a rear blade may help to pull snow away from curbs to center of the lot before pushing

[@InTheWoodyard]

You are correct!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Maybe I shouldn't talk out loud keep it to myself sorry Chris. Keep up the great videos

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching Stanley!

[@arthurr.2075]

Chris, curious as to why such a big parking lot? I've been watching your videos for quite a while (and love them)! I have yet to see a vehicle at your *studio* or in the parking lot for that matter! 🤔

[@InTheWoodyard]

Because of the size of the building it was code. I only work out side n days when I do not have appointments, so no one is there but my wife and her clients and they park in front, maybe 2-4 cars a t a time is all. We fill the lot on a few days when we photograph teams.

[@arthurr.2075]

Thanks Chris 👍

[@dropedlow33]

do u chage exter for the snow on the wood lol

[@InTheWoodyard]

No, I try to keep the wood dry!

[@dropedlow33]

@@InTheWoodyard yes no it hard great job

[@lonewolfFirearms]

Good morning

[@InTheWoodyard]

HELLO Bill!

[@danahasson2892]

Be careful you don't want to get too good at pushing that snow Chris all your neighbors will want you to start doing it for the

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ha! Not going to happen!

[@danahasson2892]

@@InTheWoodyard for the right amount of money I know I would !

[@brucearney9536]

Gotta go do that myself .

[@InTheWoodyard]

Then get busy!

[@roger766]

Why not leave the trailer bed up so snow doesn’t accumulate in it?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Heavy wet snow will still accumulate, I tried it.

[@MrHelidude]

What happens please to those in small city homes with small gardens and pathways in winter. Does one have to move the snow off the roofs and away from the house too? I have never lived in the snow country so I really do not know. Are there "snow removing" services like lawn mowing services perhaps? It must be expensive to have a lot of gear and tools and machinery to cope with the snow let alone warm cloth, good boots and gloves and things to keep the cars, movers, garden hoses, water pipes and much more from freezing ? And heating cost too like electricity if they do not have wood heaters. Oh, is heating by wood considered more economical or more expensive that heating by other means like reverse cycle air conditioners or gas heaters please?

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is a lot of questions! Short answer... yes it cost a lot to supply yourself with snow gear and it is a lot of work too and people have jobs moving snow and fixing equipment that breaks because of snow and cold!

[@MrHelidude]

Thank you. Wow ! ......... ❁◕ ‿ ◕❁

[@Ducrider999]

You deserve a covered Kioti cab.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Life has nothing to do with deserve. I actually like being outside, fresh air sunshine and the ability to get on and off fast.

[@GMC-qo9xi]

Do you operate a funeral parlour as your side gig?

[@InTheWoodyard]

No, this is my side gig, the building is my main business, it is a full time photography studio, mine, has been for 42 years.

[@jacobadams4915]

would you sell wood that previously had wood eating bugs in it?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, maybe cheaper, but as long as it burns why not?

[@outsideinmichigan]

I was going to ask you Chris if you like pushing snow now over blowing it. But I guess you answered my question.

[@InTheWoodyard]

They both work well, pushing is faster and more fun!

[@georgebarger3345]

I heard of a guy using a flame thrower too clean his driveway.That would make an interesting video.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That would be a lot of fun for sure!

[@heymakerphd1982]

How 'bout a big ol' jet engine out of a retired 747? Or an outdated rocket off Kenny's woodsplitter? Gotta keep the budget in mind. Where do you get flamethrowers and napalm, anyway? Probably too expensive for only a 14" snowfall. All we need to melt snow is hot air! I wonder where we could find some of that? ...Hmmm....no....hmmm...I'm stumped! Flummoxed! Befuddled! Buffaloed! Flustered! S'pose Chris has any ideas? Maybe Tony could help. Btb, how big is the fine in Wisc. for having TOO much fun in the snow? Coupla fines here could bankrupt a guy! While you're out there having fun, remember, be careful of the evil snow snakes! They are hyper fast! Weather like that, I just stay inside to avoid them! Just sayin'.

[@darrindunn8707]

Sleepy music. If you had a pattern to plow that lot it might make a cool time-lapse.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ya, maybe next time I will do that!

[@gsmiley7700]

Chris, for us Southerners that have never lived up north, could you possibly spend 5 minutes and explain how you dress to work out in that cold environment? From toes to the top of your head, types of material and thickness etc. I’ve always been curious.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Great suggestion! I will do that some time!

[@canvasman2307]

Just kidding, but might want to be careful what info we ask for… Duluth thermal thong promo coming soon 🤣

[@gsmiley7700]

@@canvasman2307 well if it works what the hell!

[@canvasman2307]

@@gsmiley7700 haha -5 to -15 tonight. Probably should’ve ordered one for myself 🥶🥶

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

@@canvasman2307 oh geez🤦..🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@nickanthony9467]

I haven’t seen Tony on in a while, he’s probably cuddled up to his woodstove or in hibernation by now.

[@InTheWoodyard]

He will be on soon!

[@davidlibby7230]

That is a very large building. Are you the only one with a business in it?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup just us, we built it in 2002.

[@heymakerphd1982]

@@InTheWoodyard Most studios only do closeups. Chris' can do stadium shots!!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

I see only two reasons to push the snow that far off the edge of the parking lot. #1 is a lot of logs coming in. #2 follows #1, and that is an Eastonmade firewood processor.

[@stevezelen4651]

And to make room for more snow that is surly to come… lol

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@@stevezelen4651, don't need that much extra room for snow. Has to be some sort of Eastonmade product with a conveyor. What else is firewood related that is orange and blue?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Steve nailed it!

[@InTheWoodyard]

What Steve said!

[@InTheWoodyard]

More room is better!

[@nickanthony9467]

I haven’t seen Tony on in a while he’s probably cuddled up to his woodstove or in hibernation by now

[@kimberly1567]

I am guessing Tony is just like us, coffee in hand by the fire studying Chris' maneuvering snow patterns in search of the most efficient patterns. Chris is almost zamboni qualified.

[@InTheWoodyard]

TOMORROW!!!!!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ha!

[@Z-Bart]

Nice teaser with the new chainsaws for tomorrow. You didn't even mention what Orange brand they are. Lol.

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA!

[@dropedlow33]

the tracker a little bit beter then the snow blower lol got love tool make your life easier

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes it works great!

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Row Row Row your Boat! Push Push Push your Snow😂 Be Careful, Busted my Ass 15’ from the house in the ice, 😩 Take care🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸

[@InTheWoodyard]

Ice can destroy the toughest man!

[@tpctrash]

Why don’t you use the blower on the sidewalks blow it away from the building and a couple of passes along the curbs and then just move the snow away with the pusher? Lots of snow. Lol

[@InTheWoodyard]

Exercise, and it is faster to just shove it off with a shovel.

[@firewoodathome]

👍👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Bill!

[@graggcain9496]

Chris why don't you keep your tractor plugged in all the time that way it will be ready for you when you need it. it shouldn't hurt anything

[@InTheWoodyard]

Some times I have other work that needs to be done and I might not need it for 2weeks.

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

I would have loved to have Kenny and Tony. Riding beside me and my limo. With a whole backseat of dancing girls behind us.

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA!

[@tonybunch543]

👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Mr. T!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Chris! I blame everything I say I'm Kenny and Tony! I tried to keep your name out of it. Hopefully you know what's going on.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Not a clue!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

You need a better building for your tractor. And log splitter

[@InTheWoodyard]

How about just a building! HA!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Haven't had much snow here in Ohio. Piqua small town nobody knows nothing about.

[@stevezelen4651]

Lol Stanley, from Dayton here. You were probably too far north to get any snow last week. I got to use my BX23s and new 6’ pusher for the first time. Didn’t do too bad for a Florida native. If you get to Dayton, come check out Old Dayton Pizza at Riverside Hideaway. I have a small wood yard in the back to feed the constantly burning fire pit.

[@heymakerphd1982]

@@stevezelen4651 Of course I know something about Piqua. I was passing thru town, once long ago, a couple of cute, young, giggling, drunk girls rolled into me at a stoplight in that city. The responding cop almost had me in the penitentiary for 20 yrs, for existing, for daring to be in the way, of such fine, upstanding, and friendly girls. They gave him permission to escort them home, so he forgot to press charges on me. Turned out well all around, I assume. He's prob chief, or mayor, by now! A true warrior in the battle for Justice!

[@InTheWoodyard]

I'll send you some!

[@arnilazarev1771]

🤝🤝🤝👍👍👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching ARNI!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Now don't get me wrong! I love my chainsaws. I just have a different view on things. I wonder what Kenny thinks?

[@thefirewooddoctor]

I wonder if Kenny thinks my 50cc pro-saw is a weenie saw.

[@InTheWoodyard]

He is confused!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

No snow here in Ohio thank goodness.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Lucky!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

I guess frosty spent too much time around dancing girls when he was younger.

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Every time I bring my snow blower out. Frosty the snowman gets arrested for indecent exposure. I can't help that

[@InTheWoodyard]

nice

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

I used to be a limo driver for a nightclub. Pole dancing night girls.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I used to be a pole dancer!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

I am so many funny naughty things. Oh my goodness.

[@InTheWoodyard]

okay

[@karencary3312]

I'll bet when you were a child you didn't color between the lines, NOT because you didn't try. Not a criticism, I'm just obsessive compulsive.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I only colored outside the lines, I don't like to be like others or controlled!

[@guerrydotson3213]

Snow sucks……

[@InTheWoodyard]

Drought is much worse.