Kioti DK4710 HST Tractor - Moving Dirt - Also Firewood Deliveries! -

Moving berms of dirt by the woodyard to make more room. After that I am out and about making firewood deliveries.

[@DossFarm]

I pick up my dk4710se tmrw. Binge watching your videos. I didn’t buy mine to look at either. Glad to know it’ll do work 💪🏻.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Awesome!!! I like mine fine!

[@skywatcherranchswr]

Cool video, glad I'm not the only one that uses my kioti like this 😂

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks, it is just a tool to be used not protected and rubbed with a old diaper to polish it.

[@skywatcherranchswr]

@@InTheWoodyard exactly, I pay the payments for it to save my back as much as possible so I make it do the work to save me from doing it by hand

[@deerdud6009]

Nice work with Irene.I hope Deer hunting is going well for ya.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks DUD, we did good and I'll have a video of it soon!

[@garny3766]

You know I’m a tractor over skiddy 95% of the time but what you got going on here moving/breaking apart heavily compacted dirt is hard on these tractors. It’s like using a 1/2 ton truck to pull a semi trailer. Not saying it can’t be done just be cautious, take your time. I fixed front end wheel bearings, loader towers, quick connect plates on a few of these from people thinking their tractor is a 966 payloader.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I will behave best I can, but I did not buy it to look at, I bought it to use. Thanks for the tips Garny!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

The berm is slowly fading! If you don’t need any more fill dirt I bet you could sell the rest of the dirt in the berm? Looks like good dirt and could be sold as topsoil. The right company might even bring a loader? Just a thought💰💰 Thanks for sharing! GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sell my dirt? What will I play in then? HA!

[@kensebring3683]

Yeah just resting in bed. Got my pacemaker adjusted again today. Thinking 50 years ago. They didn't make the subcompact but that would have been a asset to my health. Enjoy! Enjoy! Kenny from Western North Carolina

[@InTheWoodyard]

I hope all is well!

[@scrhino40]

Chris you should get you some camreas up so you can catch whoever is coming in your property when you are not there. Nice video. Have a great day be safe.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, Thanks Arthur!

[@botabob]

Tractors are a great help around a large property - enjoy the journey

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes they are! Thanks Bob!

[@evergreentimber]

I see a new venture for Chris the firewood man……rich topsoil delivery!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Nope I want it for myself!

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Chris, Practice makes Perfect 👍🏼

[@InTheWoodyard]

That means I have a long way to go! Thanks Larry!

[@outsidewithjohnhayes4674]

Well Chris that was yet another great video pretty much good dirt a lot of use for it glad you are getting the hang of your tractor Goodnight Irene

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks John, I am getting the hang of it a little bit at a time!

[@tombryan720]

The tractor is a great tool

[@InTheWoodyard]

I like it a lot!

[@aldiminico6513]

Morning Chris. You are getting to be very proficient with the Tractor. Should be fun once the snow starts flying and pushing it around with the tractor. Stay safe👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Do not mention the "S" word again, I do not want any of it , it slows down the wood production! HA!

[@tomsherman6036]

That berm looks like nice dirt! I would save a big pile ,somewhere out of the way,always handy to have. You should look in to a toothbar for your bucket. They bolt with 1 bolt on each side of bucket. Makes digging easier and a must for pushing brush.

[@InTheWoodyard]

A tooth bar would be nice, send me one and I'll put it to work!

[@Scuba11000]

Yeppers I made a tooth bar for my Yanmar YT235 and its a night and day difference when it comes to moving dirt around.

[@frank4532]

Nice job Thanks for sharing 👍 👏

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thank you for watching Frank!

[@danthornton5098]

It looks like you're having fun!👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

I am! Thanks DAN!

[@4440pvc]

I don't know about you but I would find it weirdly gratifying when I could get a full bucket with one scoop when digging with my tractor.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes! Very much so!

[@garyparrill9471]

Chris, slow down on the berm. Make sure you level what you have already done before you run out of berm. Trust me lol.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I was working on it today and I thought the same thing! Thanks Gary!

[@JohnWhite-si4xc]

Chris what you need is a root rake grapple

[@InTheWoodyard]

I would love one, thanks, when you send me one I will work it hard! HA!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Good morning Larry

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Morning

[@turklayher4794]

Kind of hard on your tractor Chris. Maybe excavator or skid loader to break it loose. Just a thought 👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

That would be cool Turk, send me one and I'll put it to work. For now I'll use my tractor that I bought to use for what ever I can.

[@henryandfaithvanheeswyck1237]

Your tractor skills are improving and familiarity with the machine is good to see

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, thanks, i now have about 40 hours in the seat lifetime, it is getting better!

[@hurf7000]

Chris. love your channel. I have been where you are. Hire someone with an articulating loader. They can do in an hour what you do in a few days. You could then spend your time on firewood and save the wear and tear on your tractor. Digging dirt like you are doing it is hard on a tractor that size. Keep those videos coming .....well done sir.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Hurf, I bought the tractor to use for the things I want to do, digging out my berm is one of them.I like to use it and am learning how to use it by using it.

[@atomicwedgie8176]

Chris, surely one of your friends or relatives can run a skid steer. Work out a deal with them and rent one for a day. A competent operator could move the majority of that dirt and have it graded in one day! Just think of the wear and tear u would save on your tractor! Moving logs is fine but dirt work is another animal. A tractor is short for traction motor(pulls things around). A skid steer is designed to move material and is built around the bucket and loader arms. Plus it will do a better job!!! If something breaks on the skid steer u don't have to repair it$. NOT trying to be a butt head, just trying to offer free advice! Grew up on a farm and did some road construction/repair. Every piece of equipment has it's place, Dave ;-) #GNI

[@TakeNoneForTheTeam]

Wow, interesting points and great perspective.

[@dethmaul]

May i ask you something? Imt about to move into the middle of nowhere to build a house. I can't decide between a tractor or track loader. I'm leaning towards track loader because of the heavy work to get the place built up, the road and foundation and dirt work. Then i can trade it for a tractor once the heavy lifting is done. The terrain is pretty much rock. Imagine a gravel driveway, except the gravels are the size of baseballs, and a layer of dirt is sprinkled over the top. That's what it looks like. Do they make rake buckets, so i can scoop all these rocks, shimmy the bucket to drop the dirt back down, and dump my rocks in a pile?

[@sawdustacres]

I agree, if nothing else find someone or rent a backhoe to at least break up the compacted soil, and then use the FEL of the tractor to move it.

[@oakrunacres2564]

I've mentioned this to Chris before. If he rented a toothed bucket for his tractor it would rip into that packed dirt so much easier than the smooth cutting edge. What he is doing is definitely a lot slower than it needs to be and definitely hard on the tractor and front end loader.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good points. But I bought the tractor to use for the things I want to do with it and this is one of them.

[@kilowatt02]

Do you ever have problems with bugs getting into your firewood? Also drive parallel to the dirt pile with the bucket flat and the corner of your bucket along the dirt. Hope I described that clear enough. You get more pressure per square inch as you are filling the bucket.

[@InTheWoodyard]

No, once wood is cut split and stacked on pallets to dry the bugs leave, they need moisture. Yup if I could approach the pile from that angle I would do that, but wood piles are in the way now.

[@noenwarrior1]

Was watching old videos waiting for the new upload!!

[@noenwarrior1]

Also do you listen too music while u work.. digging or cutting.. and what is it that you like to listen too. I listen to a variety of music but old rock n roll keeps me going pretty good

[@InTheWoodyard]

Classic rock, pod casts, talk radio.

[@jayh8490]

Can you transplant the Christmas trees along the edge of your property in a row or something? You still keep the value of them but open up all that space. If they get to a sellable height, sell them and either put a new one there or fill it in and grass seed like it never happened.. There's a thought for you to ponder.. as if you're not already busy enough lol

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Jay, I have thought of that too, not a bad idea!

[@stannelson2582]

Maybe the berm can move and redeployed as part of the wood yard defense system. On a serious note could you use the grapple to break down the pile instead of the bucket. I don’t know I’m just asking.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Stan! I did just that today and it worked pretty good! You will see it in couple weeks!

[@stephenjambard64]

A lot of times when I am using tractor loader I keep tractor in 2 wheel drive then if you push too hard wheels tend to spin before you break something. We always try to push the limits of our equipment.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good idea Stephen, you are right, petal to the metal!

[@aldredske6197]

Good morning Chris!!😀😀 Nice to see you are making good progress on getting the burm moved. That is really going to give you a lot more work space when you are done. Take care buddy!!😀😀 TTYL!! Logger Al

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, it will, thanks Al! See you soon!

[@davidedwards3734]

Watching your video and thinking, Ive got tractor work to do!! Will be tractoring and Splitting after the video. Have a Safe Day

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sounds like fun, have a good one David!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Very nice job on moving the dirt

[@InTheWoodyard]

I am getting the hang of it!

[@ianritchie126]

Looks a good place to bury the thief😜

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes it would be!

[@Frankzeien]

Well we have snow where I live yesterday and getting more later today, and just think if you were just using a wheelbarrow and a shovel lol.

[@InTheWoodyard]

No thanks I like the tractor!

[@stanleykeith6969]

Chris, you need to get a Big Tool Rack for the back of your tractor. Also you need a land plane. Maybe Tony will let you can borrow his land plane.

[@InTheWoodyard]

If you send me a tool rack and a land plane I will use it!

[@timbervisions]

Always love seeing a bit of tractor work to break things up. I'm glad you're working toward getting a shelter for that nice piece of equipment before winter. Have a great day all! GNI

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I have a lot to do!

[@kendallrogers377]

A good quality box blade with the scarafiers would help a lot with digging out that berm, and it can be used for a bunch more things...Just sayin...

[@InTheWoodyard]

Sounds great, send me one and I'll put it to work!

[@coreyriley7160]

G’mornin Chris. Looking nice in the Woodyard. I love to see the transformation ! Look forward to the future. GoodNightIrene

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Corey, I have a lot to do yet!

[@danahasson2892]

Well Chris I have noticed scrolling through the comments how many of these guys are experts at dirt work and tractor operations but have any of them offered to come over with their own equipment and do it for you for free? Just saying... I know that I could make some suggestions that would help and make it more efficient but the reality of it is that your using your equipment that you already own, your only reality working on it a couple hours at a time when you have the time and your not getting payed by someone too do it and wasting their money. The good thing is the more you do the better and more efficient you get as an operator.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks so much for the sane input, those are all of my thoughts as well!

[@matthewsfirewood89]

Hi Chris are you finding it easier now with your tractor to move the logs wear you need them i no you didnt like to in the past i was the same way before i got my equipment take care Jeff

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes and yes, Thanks!

[@jandblawncare8570]

Man! Depending how much of the berm you have left look into a bolt on tooth kit for the bucket, it would make life easier getting through that compacted dirt and they aren't that much. Your making room for your new processor aren't you lol

[@InTheWoodyard]

Room for more logs!

[@thefirewooddoctor]

Andrew Easton said that he has a 48C firewood processor going to a good friend. My two guesses are you and Skidder Kev. We shall see how good of a friend you are to Andrew. LOL!

[@canvasman2307]

I think of you in my prayers as the Lord brings you to mind. I hope you’re getting some productive wood yard work done even as you miss your mom.

[@thefirewooddoctor]

@@canvasman2307, next weekend more woodyard work. A bit rainy and snowy this weekend, plus need to finish my deck rehab before more firewood. But am more than ready to bring it to the log pile with the saws and splitter!

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA! I wish I had some friends, it would be nice! HA!

[@joelbutler7501]

For the amount of digging you are planning on doibg, you should consider some sort of tooth bar for the bucket. It would make some of the digging so much easier on you and the tractor.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Maybe so, but I would never use it again.

[@canvasman2307]

It’s great to see your seat time yielding nice results in brush clearing and berm removal. Carlson’s maxim states “ You can never have too much wood. So, get busy cutting, stacking, and clearing more ground for wood yard expansion so you have space for even more wood 🪵…” oh yeah and don’t run weenie saws, if you can afford a 70 cc pro saw. You’ll thank Chris and Kenny later. 😉

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Man, I cannot argue with that!

[@canvasman2307]

@@InTheWoodyard I thought of you today as I was bucking a 32” cherry into firewood rounds. Your love for cherry and enthusiasm for free wood were called to mind. The cherry was one along a steep woodland bank at the edge of the cemetery I’m caretaker for as a side job. It has to come down because it showed signs of fungal heart rot.

[@min-dakwoodhound7314]

Just a suggestion, if you were to get after the front of that berm at a 45 degree angle, you would have the vertical edge of the bucket to help loosen up that soil. Also... try attacking that berm from the Southeast. and definitely use that vertical blade in the process to loosen up the dirt. I grew up in skid steer. once dug out a 4 ft. diameter rock with only an inch or two sticking out of the ground. That took a while, but got it done... loader almost didn't have enough power to push that lunker the 50 yds. to the rock pile.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I will come at it from some other angles as I can.

[@min-dakwoodhound7314]

Not looking to make demands... just sharing my experiences with you to help be more efficient. Also check bucket an other areas that may have experienced a lot of torque for cracks or cracked welds... You were putting that little tractor through the "meat grinder" digging out that berm. You are depending on the sobriety of of that welder, that particular day.

[@stanleykeith6969]

Chris, where did that berm come from. Was all that dirt from when you built your building.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I had it put there for a photography back ground when the place was built 20 years ago.

[@raydempsey84]

Chris, I think it’s time you put an add out for a operator to teach you how to use your tractor. The lesson will last a whole day but teach you the finer points.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I'll figure it out, seat time is a good teacher, I only have 40 hours lifetime so far. Plus a lot of you guys are telling me everyday what I need to do, so free lesons!

[@tbonemc2118]

There are some interesting comments here. With few exceptions there are good diggers and movers but not often both together. There are many videos of professional loader operators on KZbin using just the power of the machine to fill their bucket with no runups using its weight and momentum instead. Perhaps after some good rain the soil will be heavier but also softer and easier to dig.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, I am figuring it out I now have about 40 hours in the seat life time and am starting to get the hang of it, a little better each time!

[@larrylefebvre2237]

Hi Chris, in lieu of putting stress on your smaller machine, do you think it would be worthwhile to hire a contractor with a large machine to quickly remove the dirt while you can cut, split or stack wood?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Maybe, but I bought the tractor to use for things I want to do and this is one of them.

[@hingstonia]

I have seen some guys on small jobsites use the forklift attachment to loosen up the dirt then switch to the loader. Not sure how well that would work here.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I just started using the grapple to loosen it up.

[@carl27890]

Do you find yourself straining that tractor/grapple/and loader when dealing with the larger logs, especially tree service nasty stuff, and when shoving piles around, or carrying wood in ur larger bucket? I know I can buck and rip till I drop but I’m hoping to focus on tree service wood here in “the city of trees” and it’s not uncommon to see 1.5+ cord sticks of softwood or oak. I’m working with tight space and am concerned I’m Gona pinch myself a lot but I want to be able to effectively shuffle logs and bounce around with a bucket of wood. Like ur emerald ash borer we have a bark beetle that destroys our Doug fir population and you can see trees up to 4’ at the butt. I really want to get an excavator to save myself $200 load but time will tell my needs, but I do have a Kioti dealer nearby

[@InTheWoodyard]

My Kioti is great it will lift 98% of everything I throw at it but some day I will get a bigger one....maybe? It has a 2300 pound lift cap.

[@carl27890]

@@InTheWoodyard it probably would be perfect for me too. Here from what Iv seen our best supplier runs a mule train and he pays $200/load to have a self loader follow it around. If I bought a 10-16k excavator to save myself $200/load I’d imagine that would handle anything the tractor couldn’t, and that will probably be my first piece of equipment. Sadly a great one is for sale down the street but i gota put my time blood and sweat in! Only in the last couple months did me having a wood yard become possible. Tomorrow I get the flatbed to put a scissor hoist under my wood truck so I can at least get the free tree service wood

[@ajpsawmill4314]

Wish I had that topsoil right about now, I'd add manure compost and screen it. I sell out of garden soil fast every spring, 30$@yard + delivery.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I am glad I have it to for making more usable land!

[@averyclickman9078]

Have you ever thought about getting a firewood processor. You could move a lot more wood

[@InTheWoodyard]

Every day Avery, every day. Some day I might just do that!

[@rustymiller2855]

Yes. Chris is making room for Andrews processor 👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Making room for more wood to sell!

[@rustymiller2855]

@@InTheWoodyard your secret is safe with me Chris. Ha. Too bad there's thousands of people seeing this

[@Raul28153]

careful on that back drag. Using the edge of the bucket seems like a great idea and in loose-fill it is fine but the habit once set in can bight you in the backside when the operator defaults to it in less predictable soil. Hit a big immovable object and you can damage your hydraulic pistons. You can find plenty of videos of operators who damaged their tractor this way

[@InTheWoodyard]

Good tip Raul, I will watch it!

[@kaifel7539]

Weld an iron angle out of flat steel on the back of the shovel. Then you' ll always see, when the bucket is lying flat on the ground. Wheel loaders had this all in the past, before Z Kinematik and parralel guide.

[@marclauzon1882]

The Kioti has an adjustable bucket level indicator on the right side of the boom. Get the machine on the concrete - set the bucket level on the ground and note that spot on the rod somehow. Controlled operating - less raring up and healing to fix gouging . It’s a learning thing but very satisfying once mastered

[@InTheWoodyard]

I have a rod guide that I use all the time on the tractor.

[@sootie620]

Little tip for you Chris, when you go forward into the berm, tilt the bucket down and pull the soil back towards you, this loosens the soil from being compact and makes it easier for you to the drive into it to fill the bucket and easier on your tractor all round. This is how Mike from “outdoor with the Morgan’s “ does it and this guy spent years in construction 👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I do that once in a while too, today I used the grapple to loosen the dirt first, it worked great.

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Good morning everyone

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hello!

[@guido0582]

Hey. How jave you found your Kioti for reliability?? I'm tossing up between a Kioti DK5810 or a Kobota.... Any opinion or suggestion would be great

[@InTheWoodyard]

Both great tractors, the Kioti has been great and it was thousands less for an equal Kobota.

[@johnhaug5527]

The area where you cleared the weeds looked like a good rabbit patch.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, we have a lot of rabbits here!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Here's a thought maybe. Sell the smaller Christmas trees as apartment size tabletop Christmas trees. Just get rid of them all.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Maybe I will some day when I get desperate!

[@charlesreed6404]

Had any issues with your kioti? I have a list a mile long that's gone wrong with my CK3510SE.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Nope not one thing yet!

[@larryvankirk7423]

I'm liking the little tractor and think you are too. If she bucks for 8 seconds, get off and throw your hat to the crowd.

[@InTheWoodyard]

HA! I did buy it to use, not to look at. HA!

[@TacticalTuber]

Can I ask a question sir. I'm in the market for either a ck3510 hst or a dl4210 hst I have 10 acres and it is slightly rolling. Mainly mowing with a flail and tilling with a rotary tiller I'll have a grapel also as well as a box blade for forming driveways and lot shaping. Any advise would be appreciated. Thank you sir

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for asking Mr. Glock! Bigger is better, you will never want a smaller tractor that can do less. Have fun shopping!

[@rogertallentire2961]

👍👍👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks Roger!

[@Mainelywork]

🤘

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks!

[@matttucker6012]

I can't believe you guys still have leafs on trees. I live north of highway 8 and out leafs are gone

[@InTheWoodyard]

This video was shot 2 weeks ago.

[@tonybunch543]

👍

[@InTheWoodyard]

YES!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

Why don't you take some of your nice looking Christmas trees the ones that can be replanted. Plan some back by that old pickup truck. Make a winner scene. With your Christmas trees.

[@InTheWoodyard]

That is a good idea, maybe next year!

[@brianscott7407]

Hi Chris not trying to be critical just some friendly advice you need to slow down a little get to know your machine and not be so jerky with the controls. Start by putting your bucket flat on the ground I'm sure you have a leveling marker on that machine se where level is it will save you and the machine a lot of unnecessary were and tear !

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I know I have work to do ! I now have a total lifetime 40 hours in the seat.

[@hankjordan2602]

I’m sure you know this that little rod that is attached to the bucket is your measurements stick to let you know what the bucket is doing.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, I use it all the time!

[@bentwedgestanleybrand5818]

if it's not too hard, Why don't you move the Christmas trees along the edge of the property line.

[@InTheWoodyard]

I have thought of that too!

[@guerrydotson3213]

Larry up early!!!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Morning

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hello Larry!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

@@InTheWoodyard Good evening

[@haroldanderson2781]

I bet every time you dig dirt with that tractor you are glad you didn’t go smaller.

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yes, I like it a lot!

[@ianritchie126]

You get more work done in one day than MM does in a week by terh on your bucket would make it easier

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup teeth would help, but I will get it done

[@666bruv]

Starts at 4,52

[@InTheWoodyard]

Thanks for watching and letting me know when I started.

[@666bruv]

@@InTheWoodyard yeah, no probs, but mostly for others tuning in to check out the kioti

[@brucearney9536]

Having to much fun ?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Yup, just like a kid!

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Game on. First

[@guerrydotson3213]

You’re up early let’s cut wood

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

@@guerrydotson3213 Can’t, last weekend for gun season here. Monday I can start again

[@InTheWoodyard]

You get a gold star today!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Get to it!

[@InTheWoodyard]

Great! Do you hunt or do you not want to go out with the hunters?

[@edjackson8425]

What was the original purpose of the berm?

[@atomicwedgie8176]

For his photography business.

[@InTheWoodyard]

YUP!

[@InTheWoodyard]

For a photography background.

[@matthewnasci2646]

You're a businessman. Why not pile up the good dirt and sell it?

[@InTheWoodyard]

Because I want to make more area for putting more wood in my wood yard and make more money selling more wood. Business.

[@ralphkanagy4602]

You do good job Chris baby you do good work Chris baby just keep on working Chris baby text me back Chris baby

[@InTheWoodyard]

Hey there Ralphy baby, how is she hanging tonight!