KIOTI RX7320 Bush Hogging Mile Long Driveway with 12' Batwing mower. Illinois country life

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Nice combo of footage! Drone, in cab, out the back of cab....made for an easy to watch video. Thanks for sharing Kap 👍

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thank you, appreciate the nice feedback!

[@lynneperg6853]

That bat wing does a great job. When you have a beautiful long drive like yours you need it.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Yes it does! And the long drive, and privacy was well worth the money!! Thanks.

[@jimfritz8983]

My family has 320 acres in Arkansas. Probably 250 is woods. We are getting ready to have the timber cut for the first time in probably 100 years. Most will be select cut. But we are going to have them clear cut about 16 feet around the edges of the property to get a road so we can tour the edges to inspect fences and for signs of trespassing as well as a possible fire break. We are going to need a tractor for getting rid of stumps(either pulling them out or grinding) and for digging rocks and boulders. We'll be bush hogging our grass areas also. I grew up driving row crop tractors(most around 130 hp). My cousin wants a bigger tractor, but I'm thinking 75 hp. He's thinking 100hp or more. I think a bigger tractor will be hard to maneuver in the woods. It can be a daunting decision. I like this kioti. 73 hp might do the job.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Well after doing many tasks like you I have learned that I needed a tractor of this size. But honestly, depending on your future uses you might be better off with a skid steer and stump bucket or even a mini excavator. Only reason I say this is that pulling stumps is a very slow and daunting task with a tractor (in general). And if you have that kind of length of road it will be a looooong road to get them hardwood stumps pulled. Or even a skid steer and rent a stump grinder for it, that would probably be the fastest I would think. Just some things to think on! Feel free to email me if you want any more feedback. [e-mail] Thanks and best of luck to you! Sounds like a beautiful chunk of land!

[@davemi00]

Talk about the blessings in your life Joe, that’s all that counts. I see so many, you picked a great plot of land. It’s really nice.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Well said! You are very right! We appreciate it. This farm and vision we had has really developed far beyond our wildest dreams for the wildlife and nature we are blessed to see and be a part of every day! Unreal how managing the land for wildlife really makes a huge difference. Thank you.

[@johnraman1925]

What a time saver that mower. Nice

[@kapperoutdoors]

You got that right! Thanks

[@TairnKA]

Before I go on (2:03); I'm assuming you're cutting down the thick stuff (and widening) so Mrs. K can routinely keep it maintained? Let's see if I'm right or not in the video? ;-) Regarding the steep ditches, maybe find some used 3' tall wire fencing and poles, paint it a bright color and install it along the worst of the ditches (also "DANGER" tape, and/or sings)?

[@kapperoutdoors]

She usually only make one cut so she stays away from the ditches. As long as we know where they are we avoid them... now a trespasser might find em...

[@andrewshullick4319]

Great video Mr kapper. You can fix them wash outs now you have them two bobcats

[@kapperoutdoors]

I could but if I can't grow grass it won't help. Maybe a little RIP rap in a few spots though, thanks

[@newhampshire-bob1604]

I hear you about having the right tools! I keep battling the finance department to get a tractor myself. I bet you wish you could mow that other side of the ditch!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Good luck on the future tractor! And yes, I would like to mow the other side as well, but it is REALLY steep and really tore up with erosion... Thanks.

[@justman777texas2]

I was born and have family in S. Illinois. Beautiful place! I could never afford to live there though. :-( You have a nice place!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thank you we appreciate that. But it is actually much more affordable than many other states here in So IL! Take care

[@rodneydavis7958]

I noticed you still haven't folded out the mirrors. Saw that when you took delivery.

[@kapperoutdoors]

They'll like never come out! Just more things to get hung up in the low hanging trees!! :)

[@Gale_Force_Raceway]

Might be the first time I've liked a grass-cutting video, LOL

[@kapperoutdoors]

Lol thanks! We try to make them interesting and relaxing!

[@larryhearell9580]

I have the same tractor less than 2 years old 670 hrs has been a peace of junk, great service from the dealer the tractor is just a lemon.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Hate hearing that for anyone, hopefully they can get it ironed out!

[@garycrumrine9538]

You going to use the sickle mower to push those weeds back further?

[@kapperoutdoors]

I might. I'm comparing tools available! Thanks

[@bigjim5723]

what a great video to end the month--thanks Kapper i truely enjoyed it. now get some rip rapt and fix them low washed out places. then u will be able to mow even more along the road. another lap and it would look like ur driving into IDK-some mansion way out in the boonies lol thanks again

[@kapperoutdoors]

Maybe someday, but with 2 miles of ditches and like 20 culverts I think I'll just patch up the bad spots. Thanks for the nice feedback!

[@nick50471]

Can you show how the hydraulic lines are ran on your batwing to control all three cylinders separately? I want to do the same to mine. TIA

[@kapperoutdoors]

Its pretty simple, you just run two lines to each hydraulic cylinder so you will have 3 sets of scv's. I know it is in one of the original vids of when I got that thing set up. Thanks.

[@photocontrol]

The batwing mower is ideal for cutting a nice wide swath along the driveway, it saves a lot of time especially cutting along a 1 mile driveway! The low fuel alarm is a nice feature!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Good call on both, I agree! Have a good weekend!

[@photocontrol]

@@kapperoutdoors Thanks Joe! Happy 4th of July long weekend there in the US to you and Mrs. K!

[@bmackey4854]

Kapp. Are you still pleased with the bush wacker mower. Looking to upgrade my cutter next year.

[@kapperoutdoors]

It is ok. Im hoping to demo a rhino hd, I think it comes out this fall? The bushwacker is a medium duty. Good luck!

[@garycrumrine9538]

Would the RX6320 have been a lot different than the last one? Just a bit taller isn't it? I agree the 7320 is a step up from your last one. (Kioti NX)

[@kapperoutdoors]

The ex is bigger, and shuttle. The nx is smaller and hydro trans.

[@barryhuizing2804]

Great that it can save time and do the job right.

[@kapperoutdoors]

For sure, really helps! Thanks

[@larrytremarki9458]

Looks good Kap, keep up the good work.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thanks man I appreciate it, have a good one

[@tomsales263]

why aren't the pto shafts on top of the mower not turning?

[@kapperoutdoors]

They are all turning but the safeties which are those plastic tubes, are actually functioning properly. The middle safety which you see spinning is not functioning properly but that's very common with those things. Thanks

[@TheUserid82]

Still think the drones need simple flashing IR led trackers you can place on what you want to track. A known flashing pattern of IR light the drone can see and filter out of the video that says keep this in this area of the shot would simplify things and give them accessories they could sell to have different invisible codes for multiple drones to follow.

[@robertrichard9460]

How are those pine trees you transplanted up by the road doing? Kind of hard to tell in this video

[@kapperoutdoors]

A couple are struggling, but the rest are still looking good, nice and green and thick. We kind of took a few that were really a bit 'too big.' LOL. Thanks.

[@trickydicky78s3]

how are your hips doing now a days? Have they settled down after the surgeries ? I've been doing some pilates now the past year, damaged ligaments in my lower back keeps causing a prolapsed disc which can be popped back in place but just as easily pops back out and it has been hell at times, but since i started doing the pilates it has helped a little to strengthen the muscles around the area and stopped them going into spasm a little less and it has a little less reduced the number of times it pops out. Really need a surgery but cant afford to go private and have had to try manage it best i can but i thought about yourself the other day whilst doing it and wondered how you were getting along and how much pilates would help. Keep up the good work

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thanks man, hope you can manage for as long as you need to before surgery. I do strength training stuff, the hips are much improved but the broken foot and bad spine more than make up for it! I can only take an hour or two on any machine on most days, but at this point I am happy with that, as long as I can avoid the surgeries. Need 5 different surgeries to try to 'fix it all,' but really don't want them!! Thanks and good luck!

[@crazyfarmer2564]

How is the fuel consumption on that tractor? Aprox gal per hr ? My john deere 5075e is about 2.5 per hr.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Haven't really paid attention yet. I did try the 540 economy, seems to work just fine in stuff that is not too thick. Thanks

[@stevegreene4880]

Kap, do you think your Kioti NX would have done fine with this mower?

[@kapperoutdoors]

I would think so, if it were not too thick of brush and grass. This mower only requires smaller HP, they made it that way so mid size compact tractor can run it.

[@stevegreene4880]

@@kapperoutdoors It's been two years Kap. How has this Batwing held up? I'm now in an RX7320 as well and shopping for a 12' batwing.

[@kapperoutdoors]

@@stevegreene4880 Congrats on the new Kioti! I have not been able to use the batwing for awhile, but I sure put it through some nasty challenges and it has help up very well! Best of luck, thanks!

[@stevegreene4880]

@@kapperoutdoors ok, I'll keep an eye out for the next mowing vid. Thanks Kap!

[@EronIler]

Do you like the 12’, or do you wish you got a 15’?

[@kapperoutdoors]

Well for the size of tasks that I do the 12 is plenty. Even it is almost too big for tight spots. So I'm happy with the 12. But if a person was just doing big, and open fields with plenty of room a 15 would be better. Thanks

[@houndsmanone4563]

I see you're loving the kioti. Full-watch. 👍🏽

[@kapperoutdoors]

Hoorah, thanks brother. SF.

[@doclull1989]

Hey Kapper!! Are you going to fix your ditches? You have a skid steer and a mini x now. No excuses except need more time right? Keep up great videos!!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Lol, not planning to just yet! That's 2 miles of ditches! Have not had any issues yet, just washouts

[@jamesmormino7632]

Why do you comment about wishing you just would have got a Kioti, you always seemed to like your Branson. Without details, is it related to whatever happened?

[@kapperoutdoors]

Better tractor, better service overall. Branson is a good tractor, just not quite to this level

[@nathanbrodeur]

Joe a low fuel buzzer is a nice it's more Hey your about to run out of fuel than a light that can burn out

[@kapperoutdoors]

Well I like it because I sometimes get into the task at hand! Thanks

[@judsonpratt2543]

Keep on keeping on sir

[@kapperoutdoors]

Thank you sir, SF

[@marvco64]

Yes, it's all about the tools and the toys.

[@kapperoutdoors]

yep, and some call them 'tools,' while others call them 'toys!' Have a good one

[@garycrumrine9538]

@@kapperoutdoors I think you can honestly refer to them as tools Kap. You either use them to SAVE money that you would have to pay someone to do the work, or even better, helping others with projects that they could not handle. Sometimes you make a few dollars, take labor in trade, or just do things for others because it makes you feel a little better. You are a good man Joe, and your passion for what you do is obvious..

[@bobpaterson1845]

The drone was like " where the hell he gone now ",,🙄😲😂😂

[@kapperoutdoors]

lol, that's for sure!! I think I had Curtis turned around a bit!!

[@highlanderc]

What is the minimum HP you need to run such a mower?

[@kapperoutdoors]

I think they claim like 45 but I think that would be a stretch.

[@larryhearell9580]

5 flywheel HP per foot of cut.

[@TairnKA]

I've heard that starving fuel injectors can damage them, I'm guessing that's also with diesel injectors?

[@highlanderc]

on a direct injection yes. because combustion will be uneven and they need the fuel to cool themselves in the chamber.

[@SheepyHollowCanada]

Lucky that you don't get 3 feet of snow in a storm ;).

[@kapperoutdoors]

Yep, that would be a challenge!

[@M0UNTAINEER]

That's a long driveway 😲

[@kapperoutdoors]

Sure is, and we love it! Very private thanks

[@georgeewing21139]

Looks like you need a little more RPM.

[@kapperoutdoors]

No, it was good. Just sounds that way. Thanks

[@patrickb94]

How big is your property

[@stevenpeters2593]

patrick bardsley he say 150 acres!

[@kapperoutdoors]

Yep 150 acres

[@mikeembrey9176]

That is one long driveway

[@kapperoutdoors]

yes sir, sure is, and we wouldn't have it any other way! Love our privacy! Thanks.

[@mikeembrey9176]

I don't blame you for that, I like your Kentucky place I like the cabin

[@bruceslaven437]

U need a ventrac mower

[@kapperoutdoors]

No more room in the shed, and lots of loans to pay off! lol

[@rockyriveroutdoors]

I’m undecided but watching your tractor vids is helping. I’m looking into trading in my Kubota l2501 for a Kioti nx4510 with loader. Do you have any suggestions on this particular tractor?

[@kapperoutdoors]

I always suggest to get as much tractor as you can afford, and go a little bigger than what you think you'll need! I had the NX6010, the highest hp for the hydro class and ultimately found that I needed a bit more, but we have some pretty big land, and big projects and such. Best of luck!

[@rockyriveroutdoors]

Kapper Outdoors- hey Kapp, thanks for the reply. As much as I’d like a big ol tractor, it’s not needed for my application. I’m only food plotting around 70 acres, mostly roads, trails, and a couple plots on it in a Pine plantation I have. I also do around the home, about 8 acres of field to mow. I’ve found a couple dealers in south MS but they have the same tractor, but a. 3500$ price difference. The dealer I got my Kubota at offered a better trade in price on my L2501 and are trying to work up a deal on the Kubota L5060 so I guess I’ll be doing some comparing. Your videos have been very Informative on tractors and I appreciate what your doing for the farming/land management people like myself that are getting started.👍🏻👍🏻

[@kapperoutdoors]

@@rockyriveroutdoors I'll be coming out with a video today of my must have tractor options you might find a tidbit of info that can help you whichever way you go. Good luck

[@dustdevl1043]

Hey, you missed a spot!

[@kapperoutdoors]

lol right! Actually I missed quite a few!!

[@jeffsmith771]

You could also give trump' advice about haven the right tools for the right job....