LET'S PUT IT TO THE TEST! - Spring cleaning with a tractor 🚜

So much to move around the place and building materials to keep organised, as well as tidying to do. Really pleased we got forks for the front and back, front more versatile but can handle more weight at the rear.
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[@RYANPJOYCE]

Marine ply which is now in very short supply. As an alternative a Garnica Dura Ply will offer a 15 year guarantee against mould and delimitation even without sealing. Alternatively you could go with a fully external plywood en314-2 Class 3 but you would need to seal the faces and edges. Happy to help with any timber related questions or where to source products from. Keep up the good work!

[@captainclarke]

Small loader tractors are like a Swiss army knife - a jack of all trades, but master at none. You could have had a specific forklift, but a rough terrain one is expensive, plus you'd still need a tractor for running things like a mower and many other implements you may eventually want. One tip is when you take your implements or loader attachments off, sit them down onto pallets, so if you find one of them is in the way and you already have your pallet forks on, you can just pick them up and move them without having to faff about hitching and unhitching it to the 3-point linkage.

[@chillyspoon]

+1 for this tip, also an additional tip is to mount those pallets on casters, then you can easily roll them out of the way, e.g. in a line along a barn wall

[@DavidMeggers]

Tractor heaven…and maybe a little envy 🙂 then again not sure the neighbours would appreciate a tractor in an apartment

[@richardseldon9054]

Loving the almost daily videos. It's great to see you living the dream and enjoying it as a family.

[@devilmaycare2809]

That avery I suspect is made from old 18mm marine ply it's the best (and even in its day) it was expensive. Keep up the good work and thanks for the regular updates.

[@diane8885]

You are having way to much fun!

[@adrianwilding2912]

Fab, you're certainly living the dream! Thank you for sharing.

[@DIY_Dad_Pat]

The tractor looks a great piece of kit and does multiple tasks great

[@judyking9171]

You've got plenty of level concrete to put tractor stuff on. It makes it much easier when attaching implements. I wish we had more.

[@dougsaunders8109]

His and hers tractors next me thinks 😁

[@jonbailes1934]

I wish I had one and I live in a terraced house. Looks like fun!

[@dave300m7]

If you want a super stable genuine marine ply, Robins Timber is just up the road in Bristol. “Robins Elite” and “Robins Super Elite” are the standard products for boatbuilding. Expensive, but incredibly strong and stable

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Used robins lots in the past. Great quality timber too. 👍

[@simonmiddleton4977]

Great to see you smiling, you are obviously loving the farm and getting things the way you want them. As a fellow DIYer and campervan converter I’m loving the video’s 👍😃

[@AliRokib]

Enjoying the content with the farm so far. Will you be doing a farm walk around/tour explaining whats what and the plans for each building anytime soon?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Next week. 👍

[@mantisman760]

Great bit of kit. Excellent choice. X

[@stevewallis1087]

Its Marine Ply Tim. I used to use it years ago to make meter boxes for mobile home parks, they were screwed to the poles.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

I thought as much, just never seen the mdf looking outer ply.

[@lwhays]

The MDF looking layer makes me think it's MDO (medium density overlay), see other commenters....

[@gen5773]

Very satisfying.

[@jtaulen]

You should get a hydraulic top link for the rear 3-point hitch, that is EXTREMLY useful.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Guessing it could use the hydraulics that the offset flail mower uses.

[@jtaulen]

There are also many options to use hydraulic splitters, so by just having 2 connectors you can have both 2-3 and 4-way splitters often controlled electronically, absolutely worth looking into for the future as you might want attachments that need more hydraulic controls as well.

[@keithl4779]

Good machine & nifty driving too

[@inh92]

Impressive lift on the loader👍 if you keep all the concrete yard I wonder if you could get a compact sweeper attachment 🤔

[@Simon78]

Brilliant “little “ tractor… already saving you time, and body aches!

[@davidtaul4542]

MDO plywood is water-proof and weather-resistant. This plywood is often used for exterior signs. MDO plywood can be sawn, nailed, routed, shaped and drilled.

[@muteposting]

You should look at getting a double-acting ram to replace your top-link - you’d then be able to tilt/tip the rear forks.

[@theinfernalcraftsman]

That box was made out of MDO (medium density overlay)plywood which is used for building freeway signs.

[@54mgtf22]

Jo - “Hey. Get off my tractor.” Love your work 👍

[@rayblackdog8742]

I only started watching just before the farm. I have two questions. Why is there no house on the farm, was it sold separately? And how will you make a living with a few chickens and piggies? Love the tractor.

[@MaverickandStuff]

You could get forks designed to attach to the bucket so you don't have to remove the bucket. They work well for lighter loads and you can just use the rear forks for heavy things.

[@dcdd2365]

So jealous of that tractor, I only have a 3/4 acre paddock and some landscaping pieces to do and maintain. So want one with a bucket and flail mower ££££

[@AMG63]

"I want to go on the tractor as you have been on it all day, you little hogger" 😄 Jo was speaking from her heart when she spoke them woulds you can tell, now come on Tim sharing is caring 😏

[@garethlewis3647]

That tractor is certainly an asset for you both. Probably have taken you a few days to shift that timber and henhouse without it.

[@Yaketyyak21]

That tractor is earning its keep..

[@PartridgeExteriorCleaning]

yo i need me one of those xD

[@chillyspoon]

Surprised to see that the Solis doesn't have one of the compact tractor quick attach standards for the bucket. Our tractor is very old (1970s) so one of the first things we did after getting it was to get a quick attach adapter made up to fit the headstock on the old loader so that tool changing (e.g bale spikes to bucket) is a matter of seconds rather than spanners + minutes - less grazed knuckles too - perhaps there's an adapter or off-the-shelf option available for the Solis? .. impressive lift capacity on the Solis by the way, wasn't expecting it to take that much!

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

Your choice for the tractor is the best , you can do a lot more with that than a forklift or digger

[@TheRestorationCouple]

It has it's limits but for most stuff it will be just fine. 👍

[@montidell7227]

I’m sure on the availability of them, but have a look to see if you can get some quick release brackets for the loader? Most loaders (like a Euro 8 standard fitting) are as simple as hooking under the top and then releasing a leaver which releases two sprung loaded pins, reduces the time to literally 30 seconds. If you can’t buy it somewhere you might be able to modify a euro 7 or 8 headstock.

[@jtaulen]

Should get that both for the front and rear. Couldnt live without.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

May look into it if we find we are changing lots. Even pins instead of the bolts on the loader would be a time saver.

[@jtaulen]

Yup, didn’t understand why it came with those bolts. But yes, with attachments heavy enough to not really me moveable by hand, the quick attachments are obligatory really. But current size of attachments only makes it a nice to have.

[@lewisbullock3349]

That bucket swap is a faff! Maybe look for a quick hitch of some kind?

[@clydedecker765]

Not sure of the exact designation (HDF??) but it is used for stop signs here in the US. Your local Highway Department can tell you more about that wood even in England?? Not to be confused with Marine plywood - which is actually plywood. Both of which are very durable but the street signage is meant for lots of heat,cold.wet, drying etc. and still be readable over the years. I believe they are expected to last more than 10 years.

[@marknadin770]

Love these little videos👍👍🍺🍺

[@chrispeacock8668]

Looks like mdo plywood.. in the 60s - 80s there was a roofing sheet product called Nuralite and this was the sheeting you we're supposed to use with it... Tho many didn't as it was more expensive

[@jaywest4102]

I don’t know is locksmiths charge more in the UK, but you can get your locks rekeyed to match and only need one or two keys for everything.

[@martinrobinson2996]

Haven't checked the posts below, regarding your rear tines, if you place the top link in an alternative hole at the tractor end (assuming there is one) you might alter the geometry and get more "tip" on the tines as they lift??

[@duncanhallam6556]

Watch out for the surveys nails lol

[@tom451]

Another great video. The plywood is more than likely marine ply. Very expensive and harder to source now

[@rncharrison]

That tractor needs a euro 8 headstock! That would drive me loopy. On a euro you pull one lever and the attachment comes off and to put it on it clicks in by crowding it.

[@petemoring67]

Now you know WHY Fork Lift Drivers have Big Bum's and Big Bellies 😏 You might want to mention that to Jo when she next asks to drive 'Your Toy' 😄

[@buxey494]

Marine ply which is expensive when you can get it.

[@ToolReviewClub]

Work rate is unreal! Suppose you’ve got to pay for all of this somehow! The farm videos have probably been my favourite you’ve ever done, hope to see many more!

[@itsallgravy_9437]

at some points I couldn't help thinking that a trailer with the same wheels/tyres as the tractor steering would be useful...i.e. fewer trips, more in one trip etc

[@DeafMaker]

Damn you!!!, you make me want to buy a tractor... but I don't have a farm. 🤣🤣 looks like a cool peice of kit.

[@bren106]

Pallets - four heavy duty castor type wheels screwed to the corners for each piece of tractor equipment. It's far more efficient to wheel an implement into position on the loader or the PTO than moving the tractor to line it up.

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Great idea. I imagine that would be even more useful with heavier implements. Fortunately these are easy enough to wiggle around a bit.

[@philbooth319]

@@TheRestorationCouple and always leaving implements in a pallet means they can be moved around using the forks instead of coupling something up just because it's in the way/wrong location.

[@mandyleeson1]

Ahhh I’m loving this tractor Tim, so impressive 👍🏽

[@hammy228]

I think it was more of a “four pronged attack”😉

[@stum8374]

Tim u look like inspector gadget 😆

[@MrBostreem]

Hmm.. 🤔 how long did it take you to change from bucket to forks? 15-20min + 5min to get the right tools. If I was you I should buy a quick coupler on the loader. you will save so much time, it take about 1 min if it’s hydraulic or 2min manual from forks to bucket. 🙂 Looking forward to see yours progress on the farm 🚜🏚🏠

[@Leonard_Smith]

I'm with Jo, she definitely deserves her fair share of "tractor time".

[@-_James_-]

If you think the wires on a mesh are too thin, buy a mesh with a lower gauge. ;)

[@oldtimeengineer26]

Looks like old marine plywood

[@LordClunk]

Why not adapt that knackered old trailer for use with the tractor?

[@colleenrobison4070]

So enjoying my vicarious farming by following along. Regarding multiple tractors, check out Pete on Just A Few Acres farm in New York.

[@robertbehlen1536]

it's called sign board in the us made for being out side, hard to find hope that helps.

[@Riceyminimad]

Is there an actual house or is it just the farm?

[@Zeus_1983]

Have you got a video which discusses the plans on your project? What are you building?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Next week. 👍

[@almostanengineer]

Sounds like that might be similar to Phenolic Resin Plywood, it’s costly, but is stupidly durable and non-slip.

[@almostanengineer]

Perhaps even Film Faced Formwork Ply

[@derekt7606]

Is that your house that we can see.

[@ReinoGoo]

A two pronged attach.

[@paulross7204]

Not the tractor again!

[@stephengent9974]

Had to laugh, fighting over driving the tractor. I am sure that will wear off soon enough

[@bobw9297]

You need quick release for the front and the back you can change up in 2 min....eh

[@lawrenceholtgrieve6762]

Where are you staying these days? Did you, or are you going to, move into that trailer you bought a while back?

[@pauljackson5482]

Eat your heart out andrew camarta!!

[@whitemonkey7932]

Camerata would have wrecked it by now

[@pauljackson5482]

@@whitemonkey7932 yeah most likely. Or fitted a winch or a humongous bucket.

[@carlnewton1126]

Man that would ware thin, don’t they do a quick release for the front loader, I know you will still have to disconnect the hydraulics for the grab?

[@TheRestorationCouple]

Pretty sure it could use the same system as the forks, just smaller size pin otherwise it would be handy to use the same ones.

[@ralphfell2119]

Hi, I can not believe that you are not apparently taking action to recover your £ 8000 from the fabricators who spectacularly let you down. Just register it with the small claims court!!

[@grumpypingu888]

I think they already mentioned they were doing this previously. Guess it takes a time.

[@ralphfell2119]

@@grumpypingu888 Hi Luke, thank you for putting me straight, I must have missed that part and I really hope that they are successful in recovering ther investment

[@cathconnolly5742]

Trios Dodgy…….