John Deere 2038r, Top Dressing My Lawn / 117

After aerating my yard, I'll use my John Deere 2038r to seed, fertilize and top dress my lawn with compost for a beautiful lawn next spring. The compact John Deere 2038r tractor is well matched to pull my top dressing equipment.
Correction: 27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard. 3/4 CY did cover approx. 2000 SF of my yard. Thank you Mr. Bill Brooks!
Welcome to my channel, I'm in Dubuque Iowa, and my channel is know as Today in Iowa or Bill Burkhart 1025.Be sure and check out my channel for many videos including the John Deere 2038r backhoe and the many implements I have to maintain my property.
I'd enjoy hearing your comments, I answer every comment.
Chapters
0:00 Walk around of the top dresser
2:38 Picking up a load of compost
5:25 Unloading compost 1st load
7:57 Aeration of lawn review
8:12 Mowing to prep lawn
9:18 Shout outs
10:31 Spreader controls explained
11:14 Spreading compost
17:40 Controller explanation
18:10 Compost on driveway
18:37 Applying heavy compost
20:00 Hand spreading compost
20:33 Using a blower to spread compost
21:00 Cleaning spreader and driveway
21:30 Shout outs and viewers map

[@benjaminshumaker2740]

Hello. Ben Shumaker here in Kingsville, Maryland. I have to hand it to you, I love your videos. You’re the only one I’m subscribed to on KZbin so I can easily find your videos. You could not do a better job at making these videos… everything from talking about your goal, the equipment you’re using, how to operate it along with being very informative/ showing exactly what the implement does, is incredibly helpful for me. What you do in every video I’ve seen is exactly what I enjoy doing and would like to be able to do. I have been researching a lot of this equipment over the last few months, but until I saw any of your videos, I have not really been able to see first hand exactly what the implement will do and if I’m able to get it to do what I want it to do. Thanks to your videos, I’m confidently able to see exactly what each implement does.

[@billburkhart]

Good morning Ben and thanks for making my day. Your encouragement goes a long way to keep me making more videos. I’m so glad to hear the instructional type of video works well for you. Based on your comments I’ll keep that style of video. Thanks again for the kind words and subscribing, have a great week . -Bill

[@gregorylewis7493]

Checking in from Sauquoit, NY

[@billburkhart]

Hi Greg, thanks for checking in, I'll put you on the map. Stay well.

[@tycanavan3705]

Hi Bill, Thanks for the shout out on the map, much appreciated, I'm also in the process of getting the garden ready for this coming year and getting some mushroom compost to help loosen the the ground, love your x700, those are sweet, we had a x500 before and loved it but it just didn't have 4WD so traded it in. Glad you are enjoying the top link,, you are really getting around the world, congrats. well deserved, really nice to hear from Kauai, that was were my wife and I went on our honeymoon 30 years ago in May, have a good day and as always, another great video.

[@billburkhart]

Happy holidays Ty

[@eddieharbour5922]

hello from ruffin north carolina great job Bill

[@billburkhart]

Good morning Eddie, thanks for tat information, I’ll include you on the next shout outs, and put you on my map! Have a great week.

[@yukonpeteneff]

Great content. Well done from Cambridge, Vermont.

[@billburkhart]

I’ll put you on my map thanks so much for taking time to come and have a great week

[@billburkhart]

For taking time to comment.

[@rclemens0702]

Just purchased a 2038R last week and have been watching and loving your videos. Johnstown Ohio

[@billburkhart]

Hello Rob, thanks for your kind comments, you are going to love the 2038, it’s awesome.

[@bradbosle7181]

Brad from Glenvil, NE. Saying hi.

[@billburkhart]

Good morning Brad, Thanks for checking in, appreciate it. Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead tonight 😀 -Bill

[@preformancemustang]

Shout out from beaufort NC. John.

[@billburkhart]

Thank you John. Wishing you a healthy 2021, happy new year

[@billburkhart]

John, I just put you on the map, looks like you live in a pretty part of the world.

[@tjpipeliner]

Hey Bill it Troy Thompson watching from Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island Canada to maintain my 6acre grass farm lol. Proud owner of the following: 2038R X758 S250

[@billburkhart]

Awesome Troy! I have the x758 also, the way that tractor goes up and down steep terrain is impressive. My gosh you live in a pretty part of the world. Have a great Springtime.

[@tjpipeliner]

@@billburkhart thanks mr! And great videos, I really enjoy them.

[@chdinct6792]

A belated hello from infamous Sandy Hook, CT. Love your content so far. Watching your vids in chronological order so I’m not quite current yet.

[@billburkhart]

Hello, thank you so much for taking time to watch my videos and comment, I sure appreciate it , hope is all is well as can be expected in your community. Have a good weekend.

[@chdinct6792]

@@billburkhart thanks for the well wishes. Just realized I never stated my name so here goes - Chris from Sandy Hook CT.

[@billburkhart]

I’ll put you on the map Chris. Stay safe.

[@chdinct6792]

@@billburkhart Thanks Bill. I did see in later videos that you're not doing the individual call outs, LOL. No big deal. I thought that might get out of hand as your audience grew. Hope you're enjoying retirement (I know I am).

[@billburkhart]

@@chdinct6792 Hello Chris happy Saturday evening, I plan on doing shout outs next month after I get one more dump trailer video out. Thanks for reminding me of how important a shout outs are I sure appreciate it.

[@earnierowland232]

Hay Bill, Our Home is in Mobile, Al 36695 and our Farm is in Mobile County off Kali Oka Rd. near US Hwy 45. All of our equipment is John Deere. Keep up all the good work!

[@billburkhart]

Thank you Ernie, Merry Christmas, please stay healthy!

[@kennthtreadway3504]

Kenneth. In Peytona wv. Like the video I have 6.5 arches and a jd 1023 to take care of it with

[@billburkhart]

Howdy Kenneth glad to hear from you. I am down near Baton Rouge experiencing Mardi Gras from a safe distance. Owning acreage is the best isn’t it. Glad your 1023 is working well for you, have a great Mar and thanks for supporting my videos. - Bill

[@mattbarker7739]

Both videos of yard work is great, helpful, it's something I'd like to do at my property, watching, enjoying your channel in NW ALABAMA

[@billburkhart]

Hello Matt, I’ll put you on the map, thanks for checking in. Appreciate you watching!

[@shawnboss5542]

Hello bill , Shawn boss from Orrville Ohio , home of the JM Smuckers jelly company!

[@billburkhart]

Merry Christmas Shawn, thanks for checking in and sharing the information about Smuckers jelly. Stay well.

[@billell.8185]

Fabulous! Bill from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada

[@billburkhart]

Hello Bill..... hope you’re having a wonderful winter, take care thanks for checking in

[@rejeanpivin4119]

Hi Bill, shout out from Shefford Quebec in Canada. Love your videos

[@billburkhart]

Thank you Rejean, Merry Christmas and hopefully a healthy new year is coming.

[@ronniemueller8162]

I enjoy watching you I am from Newport Arkansas thanks God Bless stay safe

[@billburkhart]

Hello Ronnie, thanks for watching the videos and taking time to comment. Wishing you a healthy and safe 2021.

[@kirkbrinkley6990]

Thanks for the video. I am a John Deere 1023e owner and I'm watching from Paragould, Arkansas. Keep up the great work!

[@billburkhart]

Hello Kirk enjoy the 1023, it’s a great little tractor. Looks like you’re 70 miles north west of Memphis ...that would be nice to get away for a weekend ....stay healthy ....happy holidays

[@jklingler]

Bill - enjoying your videos from Edgewood, New Mexico!

[@billburkhart]

Hello John. First pin in the state of New Mexico thank you so much for watching .....happy holidays and stay healthy.

[@ttgautam21]

Next time take the route that goes on right side once u come out of the compost center.. I remember once people stuck at railroad crossing while I was done dropping off lawn clippings and returned..😀

[@billburkhart]

Hello, thank you for the tip! Hoping to come down to the center this fall again.

[@signal13]

Love your videos. Got lots of useful information regarding repairing my leaky pond. I don't know where you get all of the energy for all of your various projects.. Thanks! Rob O. from Fawn Grove, PA

[@billburkhart]

Hello Rob, thank you for the kind words, I’m retiring in two weeks and hope I can keep my energy up ……..enjoy your summer and thank you for watching my videos.

[@derek7837]

Merry Christmas Bill! Keep the videos coming. Vienna, Georgia here.

[@billburkhart]

Merry Christmas Derek , I looked up your city and it’s interesting that the city limits are almost a perfecta circle in the NW. cool looking. Love the level land you have there.

[@andylucas6407]

Hello from Caledonia Michigan

[@billburkhart]

Hello Andy, thanks so much for checking in and letting me know where you’re watching from. I sure appreciate it. Enjoy the weekend and stay in touch.-Bill

[@andylucas6407]

Really like the content of your channel. Trying to decide between the 1025 or 2038 I like seeing the different attachments

[@billburkhart]

Andy, I can tell you from experience buying a tractor is like buying a boat. I started off with the JetSki and ended up with a 40 foot yacht. Each trade up was expensive and the same applies to buying tractors. Go with the biggest tractor you can afford, and I can tell you the 2038 is a perfect size tractor for most acreages. Hope this makes sense-Bill

[@libbyburkhart4938]

Shout out from the kitchen table

[@Itsjoe1986]

Happy Holidays from Clearview, WA!! I’ve been thinking about top dressing my lawn recently. Can’t wait to see what it looks like come spring.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Joe, merry Christmas. I’m trying to get away from chemical treatments, and go more organic. I hope this works. Thanks for your interest in my project I sure appreciate it. Have a healthier new year.

[@rickrhodes4788]

Happy New Year from Fort Worth. God Bless you and your family, Cheers.... Rick & Debbie

[@billburkhart]

Happy New Year Rick & Debbie, wishing you healthy 2021

[@hhorlings]

Bill, Thanks for the videos. I have a 1025R at our 2nd home in Prineville, Oregon, but our primary residence is Salem OR.

[@billburkhart]

Merry Christmas to the Horling family, your on the map. Stay healthy and safe.

[@jamesyates5191]

Great video. I mostly spread by hand. But great idea on using a back pack blower to smooth it out. Medford Oregon

[@billburkhart]

Happy Easter James, thank you for taking time to say hello and comment. Enjoy your Spring. I'll put you on the map.

[@dpgoodall]

Great content as always Bill. Hello from Charlottesville Virginia.

[@billburkhart]

Hello there Daniel, I'll put you on the map. Shout outs return soon.

[@lionellewis1044]

Shout out from Mandeville Louisiana

[@billburkhart]

Nice, .....right on Lake Pontchartrain must be a nice area. Merry Christmas Lionel.

[@mikebreazeale2563]

It's me from Iowa City Iowa and I drive a 1025r...thanks for sharing...

[@billburkhart]

Hello Mike good to hear from you again, I’ll put you on the map. Happy holidays

[@benc.7446]

Great video. Like that you pick up different types of attachments from auctions at times. FYI- double L in Spanish has a Y sound.

[@billburkhart]

Hi Ben thanks for the tip with the double L’s I did not know that. You’ll enjoy the next video on how to purchase government surplus. Happy holidays

[@jerryulman5713]

Enjoy your video, love my 1025R, I use my tractor to aerate, and landscape with the loader. I have an older 132 John Deere tow behind aerator. Need to aerate and over seed in this clay soil every fall in Raleigh, NC

[@billburkhart]

Merry Christmas Jerry thanks for checking in hope you have a healthier new year coming soon.

[@stevengardepe6037]

Bill thanks for sharing your journey, I live in Lyndonville NY on Lake Ontario. I have a 2032r.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Steven, I googled your part of the world and I’m envious for all the flat ground around you ....looks like a nice place to live ...happy holidays

[@stevengardepe6037]

@@billburkhart Bill we live on Alps rd in Lyndonville and it's the only land around that has hills, my property is extremely hilly.

[@haganrichmond]

Hey Bill, shout out from Hagan Richmond in Johnson City Tennessee. Really enjoy your videos!

[@billburkhart]

Thanks for watching Hagan, I appreciate it, happy holidays.

[@chrisreddick36]

Hello Bill, from Enterprise Alabama. Great video thanks for sharing Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@billburkhart]

Happy holidays Chris!

[@jollyg83]

Looks good. Dave from Manassas, Virginia checking in.

[@billburkhart]

Dave, sorry to overlook your comment, thanks for saying hello, your on the map.

[@thehollisgroup5526]

Hey, Bill! Love your channel. Patrick & Cassie checking in from Chattanooga, Tennessee.

[@billburkhart]

Happy Spring Patrick and Cassie! thanks for taking time to say hello, I'll put you on my map.

[@iBowl300]

Really enjoying your videos Bill. Thank you. Looking forward to owning a 2 series tractor soon for our new home in Mason, MIchigan. I'm currently on the fence between 2025R and 2032R.

[@billburkhart]

Good morning Jason, my advice is buy the largest tractor you can afford, and avoid the cost of trading later. Without knowing your situation, look hard at the 2032. I moved up to be able to have more tractor weight, PTO HP, and more loader lift ability. Thanks for supporting the videos I make, sure appreciate it. I’ll get you on the viewers map, have a great Spring. -Bill

[@franciskinsler9869]

Hey Bill thanks for the great informative videos! I'm going to be purchasing a 2038R soon for our 37 acres where we will be building our house in Rossville Indiana! Just stumbled across your channel and im glad I did!

[@billburkhart]

Hello Francis and happy new year. The 2038 will not disappoint. 37 acres, lucky you. Stay healthy.

[@franciskinsler9869]

@@billburkhart actually just picked the 2038 up yesterday! Been sitting on it in the garage wishing it was a little warmer! Lol.

[@williamduffy7084]

Hi from Scotland,uk

[@billburkhart]

Hello William so nice to hear from you. I’ve been to Wick and St Andrews and Perth. You have a beautiful country.

[@bigfivetractorworks3492]

Rey ... from Big Five Tractor Works !! Thanks for mentioning me in your video !! Checking in again !! Awesome video !!

[@billburkhart]

Happy holidays Rey!

[@dougraimondo4683]

Hey Bill hello from Latrobe, Pennsylvania home of Arnold Palmer & Mr. Rodgers. Your videos are great!

[@billburkhart]

Hello Doug, thanks for sharing that cool information about Arnie Palmer and Mr. Rogers .......have a wonderful holiday season and stay healthy.

[@srj4622]

Great video Randy from Bloomington Indiana

[@billburkhart]

Glad you enjoyed it, stay healthy Randy.

[@mrgoodwrench1103]

Hi Bill. Checking in from Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia , Canada. . All the best to you, your family and all your viewers in 2021.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Mr GW wishing you a very healthy 2021. Thanks for checking in I’ll put you on the map. happy New Year

[@billburkhart]

I just looked at your location up, my gosh that must be a pretty part of the world.

[@mrgoodwrench1103]

@@billburkhart I left the big city life years ago and found a quiet , peaceful spot. Great scenery and great small town neighbors. Wouldn't trade it for the world. :) Stay safe.

[@davidklein1565]

Hi Bill, Checking in from Park City UT!

[@billburkhart]

Hello David thanks for taking time to check in have a terrific summer

[@jimmer5293]

This is Jimmer checking in from Westfield Ma. That top dresser is awesome!

[@billburkhart]

Hello Jimmer and Merry Christmas. I was lucky to find this top dresser, excited to do another application come spring. Hopefully a healthier new year is coming soon take care

[@michaelhartzell4751]

Hi Bill this is Michael from Alliance Ohio

[@billburkhart]

Hello Michael good to hear from you again, happy holidays and merry Christmas

[@CampHideAway]

Lorida, Florida checking in

[@billburkhart]

Hello do you pronounce that similar to Florida only with an L? Looks like you live in a nice piece of the world .....have a great holiday season and a merry Christmas

[@CampHideAway]

@@billburkhart Lorida like Lor-ita . I am close to Okechobee with world class fishing. I am 2 minutes from the Kissimmee River it is in a very undeveloped area of Florida surrounded by dairy farms and sugar cane fields. 25 minute drive to the closest convenient store. I love it

[@billburkhart]

@@CampHideAway Sounds great ....thanks for the added information and how to pronounce your town. Merry Christmas

[@russsmith2653]

Great job once again Bill. Really handy use of the blower to even things up. Love what you are doing out there!! I am from the Lynchburg Va area in a small place called Goode. Keep them coming! Merry Christmas! Russ

[@billburkhart]

Merry Christmas RUSS, that blower is one of the handiest tools I have, I can’t believe how effective it is in the spring to de-thatch my yard. Stay healthy and thanks for continuing to watch the videos

[@rickrhodes4788]

Excellent video and great soil dressing machine. Nice John Deere, I'm considering the 2 or 3 series. Cheers from Rick and Debbie in Fort Worth.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Rick, you will not go wrong with the two or three series, I just love these machines. You and Debbie have a safe holiday. Hopefully a healthier new year is coming

[@Gelabertb]

Sabana Grande PR Great video

[@billburkhart]

Thank you!! -Bill

[@billburkhart]

I’ll get your location on the viewers list on the next video. It’s awesome your viewing from Puerto Rico, thanks again!

[@mickey17y]

Hey Bill. You're were right! You've got another new toy (oops, I mean tool) that I'd love to have. Merry Christmas! Jon in Hollis Center, Maine

[@billburkhart]

Hello Mickey. I was thinking about you when I edited that video. This is a fun little tool, or toy to have isn’t it. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@donalexander4083]

hello from Apex, NC

[@billburkhart]

Hello Don👋 thanks for checking in and saying hello, I sure appreciate it. Enjoy the rest of your week-Bill

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Hi Bill, Luc from L’Ange-Gardien, Quebec, Canada. Nice top dresser, can’t wait to see what the lawn will look like in the spring, stay safe and happy holidays.

[@billburkhart]

Fingers crossed! Happy holidays to you and your family.

[@sullymps1]

Hi Bill, Mike Sullivan from Bolton, Massachusetts here. I’m a fellow 2038r owner and enjoyed the video on the top dresser. Too bad we don’t live closer, would love to borrow it!

[@billburkhart]

Hello Mike, hope you enjoy your 2038 as much as I do. The top dresser was an unusual find. I was so happy to find compost and get to use it. Merry Christmas stay positive and test negative 😀

[@tomanderson8635]

hello from Barrie ,Ontario, Canada

[@billburkhart]

Hello there Tom, Happy Easter, I'll put you on the map, the trees are starting to bud here, have a great Spring in your beautiful part of the world.

[@mdh7812]

I got a pickup load of horse manure from I guy I worked with and drove 70 miles. I was surprised how little of it I lost. That is a neat way to put compost on your yard. You are going to need to build a new shed to keep all of your attachments.

[@billburkhart]

Hello MDH so nice to hear from you again, have a merry Christmas and a healthy new year. You are correct the shop is getting full , I don’t know what that means?????

[@mdh7812]

Merry Christmas to you too. It means like me, you will have to start putting attachments somewhere other than the shop. Right now my chipper is in the basement. Good thing I have an overhead door in the basement.

[@billburkhart]

@@mdh7812 ha ha I’m sorry, I was trying to be funny, my wife would tell me a full garage means no more Impliment’s, on the other hand I say build more buildings😀😀

[@zavlov]

Robert checking in from Floral City, Florida. Really enjoy the channel. (I'm a 1025R owner)

[@billburkhart]

Thanks for checking in Robert, looks like some nice level flat ground there for you to enjoy your 1025 ......happy holidays

[@LeeH-Ranger83]

Great video!! Lee Henry - Austin, TX

[@billburkhart]

Hello Lee ....once Covid is over I hope to travel to Austin to attend the Austin city limits music show. Merry Christmas and thanks for watching the video stay healthy.

[@rickrhodes4788]

Thank you, Merry Christmas to all. Cheers

[@billburkhart]

Merry Christmas Rick I hope you have a healthier new year in 2021, for all of our sakes

[@williamsonfarmandgardens7023]

Hi Bill, Hugh Williamson from Plant City, FL. 2025R

[@billburkhart]

Hello Hugh, Happy New Year. I have you on the map. Stay healthy.

[@fredswartz1708]

THIS IS MIKE FROM VALPARAISO, INDIANA, GREAT VIDIO.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Fred, thank you very much, happy holidays.

[@billburkhart]

Sorry, I meant Mike👍

[@andrewbrenneman9592]

27 cubic feet is one cubic yard. That top dresser "could possibly" handle a 1.5 cubic yards of the mulch you use. Since your 2038 can lift high enough, an idea would be to add 2x12 sideboards to get more on the topdresser. But the sideboard idea is for your larger yard projects.

[@billburkhart]

Andrew I’ll consider your idea to add sides next spring. This past fall I top dressed the lawn with the gate full open and it empties quickly. Thanks for the idea.

[@andrewbrenneman9592]

For the next time you buy compost in the 1st dump trailer, the loader operator should have tapped it down with the bucket to avoid from losing any material. Plus the 1st trailer needed to have a tarp that wrapped down the sides and had a tie down rope along the sides. Might have to go back roads next time as well. Highway speeds aren't usually good for lose material loads. Just for future reference.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Andrew, thanks for the tip. I purchased a new dump trailer and plan on hauling compost this month. Thanks again for the suggestions.

[@LawnboyTim]

Great video! Tim from Akron Ohio

[@billburkhart]

Thank you Tim, Merry Christmas.

[@LawnboyTim]

@@billburkhart Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

Great job. Brent King from Goldsboro, NC 50 miles south of Raleigh.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Brent, I've been to Raleigh many times, beautiful part of the country. Stay well and happy holidays.

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

@@billburkhart Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is here. Home of the F-15E strike Eagles.

[@billburkhart]

@@brentking-gmailking2570 thanks for sharing the additional information, I like sharing information like that with viewers.

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

@@billburkhart You are welcome. Have a Merry Christmas.

[@wouterfransis9379]

Hey Bill, hello from Sint-Truiden, Belgium. I'm considering buying a JD 1026R next year.

[@billburkhart]

Merry Christmas Wouter i’m so glad you checked in from your part of the world, this is awesome to learn where everyone is watching from. Hopefully a healthier new year is about to come, stay safe.

[@eddiedibene3396]

Hey bill checking in from Wallingford Connecticut

[@billburkhart]

Thanks Eddie, happy holidays.

[@eddiedibene3396]

@@billburkhart same to you!!

[@nattydreadlocks1973]

Hedgesville, West Virginia

[@billburkhart]

Good morning, thanks for checking in with your location. Have a great weekend. -Bill

[@gordyhouse4732]

Gordy from Cottage Grove MN

[@billburkhart]

Merry Christmas Gordy have a safe holiday season.

[@CliffordAllison]

Great Video Bill and Merry Christmas ! I just subscribed. What is the size of the hydraulic dump trailer in the video?

[@billburkhart]

Merry Christmas to you and your family too Clifford. The dump trailer is 72” x 12’. 10,000 gross weight. Be sure and find a dealer that will provide you with maintenance and warranty follow through when needed. Thanks for subscribing I really appreciate that.

[@PressShopEng]

Bill, I believe x758 has an option for a three point hitch available on eBay. My x495 has that option.

[@billburkhart]

Really....Ill look that up. Thank you.

[@TallTexasGMan]

Hi stumbled on to your channel watching my favorite Tractor Porn channels TTWT, Welker, MN MF, etc. Anyways, your math was a touch off. 1 Cubic Yard equals 27 Cubic Feet. In the future check with your materials supplier, our local site Denton Dyno Soil allows you to buy in bulk 10 yds³ or more at once even if it takes a couple trips. I bought 25 yds³ a few years ago and it saved a ton of money even though it took me 12 trips with a flatbed trailer. Denton County, Texas.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Eric. Thanks for pointing that out for me I really blew my math on that calculation. That is a terrific idea because I can make two loads in one day easily......next time down there I’ll ask if I can purchase it all at one time ......terrific idea. Merry Christmas have a great holiday season

[@garygarfield1635]

Gary from Battle Creek, MI.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Gary, merry Christmas. Is in Battle Creek Michigan the home of Kellogg’s or Tony the tiger?

[@michaelmartin9618]

The top dresser works great! Looks to be a good addition to your equipment. To what degree do you think it will level a lawn? Watching you from across the river in southern Fulton County in Illinois. Take care!

[@billburkhart]

Hello Michael, I don’t think it would level the ground may have to try that someday with very dry soil or sand I guess...Happy holidays stay safe and healthy. Thanks for checking in

[@danmoore2399]

Hi. Would you mind sharing the sites you use for govt auctions? Thank you. Merry Christmas.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Dan, merry Christmas. The The video sharing how to purchase government items is going to come out Sunday, January 3 in the afternoon. I am creating it right now and hope you’ll find it useful.

[@ERICMB24MF37U24F39]

great setup U have sir. We have put a mirror on the back to see how much come out. (live in Europe)

[@billburkhart]

Hello Eric, happy new year. I hope to get a mirror installed on my Impliment by next spring. Wishing you a safe and healthy or new year for 2021. Would you mind telling me what city you live in Europe so I can place you on the pin map

[@ERICMB24MF37U24F39]

@@billburkhart I live in the Netherlands Vierakker near Zutphen.

[@billburkhart]

I have you on the pin map. Thank you and Happy New Year.

[@ERICMB24MF37U24F39]

@@billburkhart you're welcome, Happy New Year

[@andrewbrenneman9592]

Bill, have you tried the 700 series mower to pull the spreader???? I'm looking at turning radius around your yard. My Kubota would possibly make tearing spots with having the R1 AG tires.

[@billburkhart]

Hi Andrew, yes, I've pulled the dresser with the 700 series and my Kawasaki Mule. I guess the lawn damage depends on how wet the ground is. We finally got rain here in Iowa and I tore up some areas on the hillside mowing grass with the 700 series. I don't know why I don't use the 700 to pull it. I'll try and remember to do that next spring. Hope you're having a nice fall.

[@andrewbrenneman9592]

@@billburkhart I am looking at using a smaller to machine to get around corners and tight areas. OR maybe take off the loader, but then you would have to load the top dresser by hand.

[@kenb.9976]

Bill, I’m in the Cedar Rapids area, and just wondering where did you get the compost material from in the Quad Cities? Thank you in advance.

[@billburkhart]

Good morning Ken, Google Davenport Compost Facility 2707 Railroad Ave. It’s the best quality compost I’ve seen. The facility is well organized and you won’t be disappointed. Let me know what you think. -Bill

[@kenb.9976]

@@billburkhart thanks Bill.

[@wrb129]

Hey Bill - great video, wish I had that for my yard! Also, you accidentally doing your driveway sure shows how consistently it spread. Just FYI 27 cubic feet is 1 cubic yard.

[@billburkhart]

THANK YOU Bill , I should have researched my math before making the video. I'll make a correction in the description this week.

[@wrb129]

@@billburkhart Oh! I just thought it would be good to pass along so in the future you don't accidentally misorder material and scratch your head wondering what's up! Happy Holidays!

[@garypaquin3465]

Hi Bill, from Webster, WI. I am wondering where/how you hear about the government auctions and are able to pick up such great buys

[@billburkhart]

Hi Gary, I work for a Government facility and have learned there are many opportunities if you keep you eyes open. Next months video will show you how. Happy holidays!

[@robbwick3567]

Robb in Black Diamond Washington

[@billburkhart]

Hello Robb- I’ll get you on the viewers map, thank you! -Bill

[@gwolf7716]

I’m guessing this works with sand as well. Sand is an excellent leveling material for lawns too. Nice video. Your smaller JD might be the best tow rig for the spreader too since it’s a bit more nimble.

[@billburkhart]

Thanks 👍for taking time to say hello and comment.

[@chosen1one930]

​@@billburkhartyou should use a sand peat mixture. Holds enough water but also drains well, compost isn't good for your yard. It's way to much organic material that's only going to lead to even more thatch.. you would of been better off verticutting than aeration. This is coming from a superintendent. Golf courses are far different than home lawns hence why we aerate countless times during the year plus verticutting, we punch holes at varying depths, from 12 inches deep to 2 inches. We do this because If you punch holes at the same depth every time it leads to layering in the soil, this in turn leads to black layer, something no one wants

[@billburkhart]

@chosen1one930 Interesting for sure. I am going to start aerating again in the next two weeks. I’ll take a hard look at your recommendations. Thanks so much for taking time to make me aware of your opinion. -Bill

[@billburkhart]

What is the ratio of Pete and sand mixture? Where can I learn more about this especially what kind of sand to use?

[@billburkhart]

Last question, i’m using cool weathered grasses would this still apply??

[@wherenorthbegins7831]

Kevin from Where North Begins, Rush City, Minnesota. Select Lawn Care MN.

[@billburkhart]

Good morning Kevin, I’ll get you on the viewers map, thanks for checking in. Have a great week. - Bill

[@wherenorthbegins7831]

@@billburkhart just came across your channel and enjoyed the video I watched so I subscribed. I'm trying to grow my channel as it is small right now. Take care, stay safe!

[@billburkhart]

@@wherenorthbegins7831 thank you so much for subscribing I appreciate it- good luck with your channel don’t get frustrated with it. The process can be frustrating at times. Bill

[@mark-ew8hk]

Lafayette ,INDIANA love it you could have use my 1025r and you can come do my yard

[@billburkhart]

That would work well Mark. Merry Christmas!

[@rodneystone325]

Sterling Illinois

[@billburkhart]

Thank you Rodney stay healthy.

[@danielsharon524]

Hi Bill, didn't realize I was subscribed to your channel. Appreciate your help in the other thread. I like trains, lol & subscribe to a couple of railfan channels. Neat implement - I think this is a service I could offer. I bet that's a pretty expensive piece to buy new but I really like it. Nice score getting it at auction & for it to be in such great condition. I want a 2038R but it's just too big for my property & for the type of property I expect to be working on. A 1025R is probably big enough but I want something slightly larger so I'm down to a 2025R, B2401 (gear drive), or B2601. I'm leaning towards one of the Kubota's in this frame size for a number of reasons (there are things I like about both) & really towards the gear drive odd as that seems given HST's are all the rage but need to go up to Messick's & test one out. Since you don't have any push pins in the mid Atlantic, I'm in Severna Park, Maryland.

[@billburkhart]

Hi Daniel merry Christmas. Sounds like you’ve thought through this very well so you’ll be just fine. Thanks for letting me know you’re in Maryland, wish I was close enough to drive to Penns and buy from Neil.

[@danielsharon524]

@@billburkhart Merry Christmas to you as well. I hate to say "too much" research as it's a big purchase & one that you have to live with for a while although obviously you traded up & these do hold their value, but I've definitely thought about it extensively or more accurately obsessed over it:). Both the Kubota and JD dealers tried to steer me into a BX & 1025R respectively. Both seem just a tad small but a 2038R seems huge. If subcompact I'd definitely go 1025R and in the next size up would likely go w/a 2038R but in the B2601 (or 2401) vs. 2025R, the difference to me was clear: Other than the single point hydraulic connector, JD has more convenience/appearance features & Kubota has more "real tractor" functionality. It's hard to justify the former & while I'm not a treadle pedal fan, it's not the reason to go gear drive but not having that "feature" is an added benefit. I truly enjoy the manual transmission in my pickup (both physically shifting & the control) and have plowed snow with a manual and liked that. The salesman thinks I'm nuts and once I drive it I'll realize it's not the right way to go but I think I'll like and adapt quite well even for loader work (the shifter even seems to be set up optimally for it). There's a great vid of a Kubota tech driving one after assembling it and it looks like a blast! I was not impressed w/my local Kubota dealer. There are two or 3 other dealers that are closer but Messick's is about 90 min. away and the salesman there has been extremely helpful. Looking forward to making a trip up there. Delaware has no sales tax so that is an issue w/buying from Messick's (about $2k) but we'll see what happens. Apparently prices can vary that much from dealer to dealer anyway and the dealer in DE knows they have a competitive advantage & may use that to boost their profits. All things (close to) equal & I'd rather buy from Neil.

[@darrickhamerlinck5472]

Have a dump truck bring your compost. We live a lot closer. We have two loads of mulch and a load of compost each year.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Darrick, I'm 75 miles North of the compost site, not sure who would deliver the compost here. Great idea, wish I could have it hauled. Have a great Spring.

[@Mr_Al_131]

Al, Cleveland oh.

[@billburkhart]

Hello Al, I’ll put you on the map. Have a great weekend.

[@tyrankin2767]

Hey bill I say your dump trailer for sale on market place and was wondering is there ramps for it to haul a small utility tractor In It with

[@billburkhart]

Hi Ty, no ramps although some could be made. Seems like it would be very steep, you might want to look at the trailer first.

[@sebastianmiles1260]

I believe the math is off on cubic feet/bags per yard. Not 9 but 27 cubic feet per yard. Square feet is 9 per yard, but not cubic feet.

[@billburkhart]

Sebastian you are correct!! No idea what I was thinking about at that time. I did put a clarification in the description hoping people will see the updated information. Merry Christmas and hopefully a healthier new year is coming soon

[@jjacres129]

Hi I’m jeff arndt from Markesan wi

[@billburkhart]

Hi Jeff, I'll put you on the map. Thanks for saying hello.

[@jwcletcherii7896]

27 cubic feet per cubic yard

[@billburkhart]

Yes sir it sure is. Thanks for correcting for me. Thanks for watching my videos-Bill

[@Erik-yk3yb]

Bill are you looking to sell your top dresser? I'm in Iowa and needing to get one

[@billburkhart]

Hi Erik, not at this time, I really like the machine and while I only use it twice a year, I’m going to hold onto to it. If it had a catastrophic failure, I’d buy another one tomorrow

[@robertmcgreevy]

Where can I get one of those This is Robert from Winthrop New York

[@billburkhart]

Hello Robert, I got lucky and found this one for sale on a government surplus auction site. I know they sell new ones online, just google top dressing equipment and you’ll find a wide variety although they’re a little pricey. Have a great Labor Day weekend.

[@CaptCamel]

cubic yard is 27cu/ft so its about 2/3 yard per 1000sqftso even cheaper...like 8$ per 1000sq/ft

[@billburkhart]

Hello ‘Tom happy Sunday. I must’ve been in a brain fog when I came up with the calculation, thanks so much for pointing that out to everyone, I’ll make that correction the next video. Have a good week.

[@stevenjohnson9304]

This steve east of oregon city oregon

[@billburkhart]

Merry Christmas Steven, you live in a beautiful part of the world. I was out near your area when I went to Mt Hood......happy holidays!

[@noelcahill6707]

Your atv should run that no need for the tractor

[@billburkhart]

I tried it after the video was made and it did work well. Merry Christmas.

[@noelcahill6707]

@@billburkhart same to you bill greetings from ireland

[@billburkhart]

@@noelcahill6707 Alright my first pin on the map for Ireland thank you Noel😀

[@noelcahill6707]

@@billburkhart no problem bill stay say and happy christmas

[@chipjumper]

I can't wait to be retired....

[@billburkhart]

Ha ha! I understand your thought…..but don’t wish your life away too quickly, be sure and develop a hobby that will provide you with purpose and enjoyment in retirement. -Bill