#94 Pt. 1 Digging First Stump With BXpanded Root Ripper & Trenching Bucket

Got to dig up our first stump with the BXpanded Root Ripper and Trenching bucket. The stump was close to other trees and the roots were tangled together. The Ripper made it easy to cut through the roots and the trenching bucket allowed me to minimize the size of hole I had to dig to remove the stump!
#BXpanded #LTPvids #BackhoeAttachments

[@nancyincanada5553]

Awesome job, well done John! A great video..loved the addition of background music. You operate the backhoe like it's your third arm! We are always amazed by your backhoe skills! Blessings of health and protection to you and your family (and everyone) during these difficult times. Mike and Nancy:)

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you so much for the very kind comment Mike & Nancy!! I hope y'all enjoyed the Premier! I will just post part 2 video. Hopefully by Sunday at the latest! lol Y'all have a good weekend and please take care!!

[@ericmick6679]

Another great video.👍👍👍👍👍 really enjoy tks for taking the time for us to watch. Please keep up.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Eric, for the very kind comment! I hope you have a good weekend and please be safe!!

[@daveknowshow]

had to come back and watch it again. love that BXPANDED stuff very nice quality stuff.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

It really is!! I don't know about on a bigger tractor but That stuff really changed what my little tractor can get done!! And it real fun to work!! LOL!! Thank you Dave! You have a great weekend and please stay safe!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Amazing and great to watch, we need one of those. Thanks and stay safe

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you GTB!! I really appreciate it!! They are really nice to have if you got to remove stumps! Have a good day and stay safe as well!!

[@FarmallFanatic]

Excellent job man BOOM 👍

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Farmall! Be safe out there and have a good weekend!

[@FromSteelToWood]

That was quick! The ripper is great for that! Thanks!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Hey Joe! It really was a lot easier then I thought it was going to be and I dug a much smaller hole then I would have with just a bucket! Have a good weekend! Looking forward to seeing your version of it!! lol

[@davidkuznetsov9316]

if Massey ferguson is not paying you for these videos you are getting screwed cuz I'm goin to buy one because of you thanks for posting

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you David!! I do these videos because when I bought mine there was very little on the internet about them. I felt like I was taking a chance on mine, so I wanted other people to have more info then I had! Thank you again and Congrats!! on your new Massey!! Have a good one!!

[@houndsmanone4563]

You are the backhoe guru. A lot of good info you passed about the QA as well as the trenching blade. Good you mentioned that trench bucket will whack the boom if not stretched out. Thanks.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Don! They do work really good! Made things a lot easier for my little beast!! lol Have a good weekend and stay safe out there!

[@pmtips4482]

That BX Root Ripper is a "must have" on a backhoe! It just looks too darn handy!! Stay safe down there!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Pm! It will tear up some roots! That's for sure! Have a good week and you stay safe as well!!

[@sethmeashey3219]

Cant wait to watch buddy!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Hey Seth! Thank you Sir!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Works very well John. Nice video. Good job

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

It does work well!! Stay safe out there Gary!

[@MiniDigging]

Great job John. I've got several stumps I need to dig up and since I'm stuck at home I will probably get some more videos put together.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Mini D! Better sitting on your tractor then your couch! LOL! I'm looking forward to seeing them! Have a good weekend and be safe while digging!!

[@Bamacountry88]

Awesome John!!i have been waiting to see that root ripper in action...great video brother! Have a good one

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Channon! It works great! I can't wait to use it more! lol Sorry it took so long! lol Have a good weekend and be safe!

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Looks like that worked out great John! I really like the quick attach. Very slick!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Tyler! The setup works great. Fast and easy to change out the buckets and ripper! Have a good weekend and stay safe out there!

[@bones549]

So cool and got my shipping note today mine on the way

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Well. you almost got yours in the ground before me! lol After playing with mine. I think you will love having it Bones!! Have a good weekend and be safe! I hope you video working your. I look forward to seeing it!

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Awesome job on the video 👌 Those attachments worked well 👍Have a good weekend John!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank You J!! I played a bit longer digging it then I could have, but it's been months since I've been on the tractor! lol The ripper & trenching bucket works awesome! But That Quick-on is fantastic! Makes switching out so easy! Y'all have a good weekend too and be safe!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there John!!! That root riper is awesome!!! That will make digging out roots a lot of fun!!! Nice job getting that stump dug up!!! Take care!!!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Hey Mike! Thank you! It really is! It was fun to get back on the tractor! Have a good weekend and take as well!!

[@AMVayanefan]

So, I purchased a Ripper today from BXpanded, I told the sales guy that I was convinced to buy because of your video. He was "Ah, Yes, we know him! " He was happy to hear this. I have to wait for the unit to come to Canada so it should be a week or 2 before I get it. :)

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you AMV-AyaneFan, for watching and letting me know the video was helpful. I really appreciate that you told BX about it. I hope you lot done with yours. Please let me know what you think about it. Have a great weekend! See ya in the next one!!

[@kennolte5801]

Great video John. Having the narrow bucket and the root ripper makes a lot of difference in the capabilities of the tractor. The addition of the thumb makes it even more versatile. All are on my list when this craziness is over. Stay safe there.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Ken! You will love what you can do with BX's setup! Have a good weekend!!

[@MrMelvinkennedy1]

Great review and demonstration

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Busy! I hope you are doing well! Have a good weekend!!

[@MrMelvinkennedy1]

@@LouisianaTractorworks you as well. I know you working like a dog right now, hopefully you will get a break soon

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

@@MrMelvinkennedy1 Me too! lol Thank you very much!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

John, that worked great. You have mad backhoe skills!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Tony! You are to kind! The BX Ripper is a great tool for the tractor. I have never worked anything like it on a tractor before! lol Have a good weekend and stay safe out there!

[@KiotiCS]

Looking good John great job ! keep up the great work and videos ! hope you are staying safe and have a great weekend ! Kioti Curt :-)

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Curt! And you please do the sane!!

[@HomesteadJay]

Hey John! Those bxbranded backhoe attachments really work good! The root ripper one was ripping through the earth and roots like a hot knife through butter! Thanks for showing and great editing too! See you on the next one!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Jay! The ripper does go through them roots nicely! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Have a good one!!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Sir, great use of your tooth bar on your front bucket !!! Great routh cutting tools and the small bucket is great too !!! Keep up the good works Sir !!! Cheers !!

[@FromSteelToWood]

Don't know for you, but it gave me ideas of projects!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@FromSteelToWood Yes YEs YES !!! ME too !!! Thank you Joe !!! LOL !!!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Hey Dave! Thank you Sir! The tooth bar is well worth it and I'm loving the Quick-on with the Root Ripper and trenching bucket! The ripper can cut some serious roots! lol You have a good weekend and stay safe!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Always the builder huh Joe! lol I would love watching y'all make this setup for the tractors!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

LOL!!! I know you do Dave!!

[@MRnounoursSQ]

Hi John. Nice ripper it make digging root allot more fun have a nice weekend.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Hey MR. TB! It really does and easier for the Massey! Have a good weekend and stay safe on you Massey!!

[@TheProCut17]

This is the one, I've been waiting for 👍 now that I've watched, I want to go mess with my RK24. Have a blessed weekend brother

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you John!! Sorry it took me so long to get it out! You should go play on the RK24!! lol Have a good one!!

[@TheProCut17]

@@LouisianaTractorworks I moved a bunch of dirt this weekend👍

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

@@TheProCut17 Yea! Seat tme! lol I hope you get some more in there!!

[@sktech76]

Great job! Shows how tough the BXpanded stuff is since you were able to reposition your entire tractor with that ripper unit!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you sktech76! They do make great products for tractors, and you right! They are strong. Have a good one!

[@ronchittaro2227]

Thanks for doing this video. I am in the market for a tractor to do exactly what you demonstrated here. Was looking at a GC1710 or a Kubota BX. Was already leaning towards the GC...this sealed it!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Ron! The Gc1710 is a great tractor and if you look through my other videos. It has done a great job at all kinds of jobs! Have a good one and please let me know what you get and how you like it!!

[@CaptKirk1701]

Nice!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thanks Kirk! Have a good weekend!

[@DIYMyWay]

Hi John! It’s good to see you playing on your tractor again! Great job with the ripper and trenching bucket. It’s interesting that the trenching bucket can hit your BH boom. My BXpanded trenching bucket doesn’t hit the boom on my Kubota. That may be because it is a larger BH and/or the geometry of it is slightly different. Great video! I’m off to watch Part 2. Thanks for sharing!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Hey DIY! Yea, that's what Ryan at BX said too! They used the same trenching bucket, just changed the mounts on it. So on a sub compact BH it will hit the boom! My fault for not remembering! lol Getting old! LOL!! Have a good one Martin and please be safe!!

[@acreageliving]

Root Ripper looks sweet, those were some big roots!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Hey Acreage Living! It is!! I can say that with confidence! lol It did a number on them big roots! I would have had to dig way out from that stump to get it out, but with the ripper. I was able to make the hole a lot smaller and faster digging it out! Have a good weekend and be safe out there!

[@SkylarHillShop]

That quick attach is slick! Have a great weekend and stay healthy John!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

It really is aXe! Thank you and you do the same!

[@stevensaxon8888]

@@LouisianaTractorworks what name brand of tractor and model number do you have? How do you like ?

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

I have a 2017 Massey Ferguson GC 1710 tlb. I got two hundred hours on it and I've done many projects with it! I love it! Now, it's had it's minor issues but I would buy it again! Thanks for watching and the comment! Have a good one and I hope you stay safe!!

[@stevensaxon8888]

@@LouisianaTractorworks same to you and your family.

[@denisd4050]

Good evening John it’s looking pretty good I think those attachments are going to improve the sub compact tractor for a lot of people. It’s amazing to see big tree roots cut like that no need for big power just time and patient. PS. It’s a nice change of music to hear 👍

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Denis! You are so right! It will make it easier for these sub compacts to do a lot more projects around the property! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Have a good weekend and please be safe!!

[@mueckenhoeffer]

Thank you for posting this. I'm about to buy a Branson 2515, and hope BXpanded makes this kit for their backhoe.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

I don't think they have a setup today, but there's always tomorrow! Keep your fingers crossed! lol CONGRATS!! On the new Branson!! What size? See ya in the next one!

[@garballs1443]

Sold. Thank you sir.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you GarBalls, for watching and the comment! I hope you like it as much as I do! Have a good one!!

[@mrgoodwrench1103]

Great video ! I never realized I need a root ripper till I watched your demonstration. Also is there anything more satisfying than the ripping noise a root makes when pulling it out of the ground ? :) Have a great day and stay safe.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Mr. Goodwrench! It does work great! lol I love that sound! Almost as much as hearing that tractor! LOL!! You have a good weekend and the same too you and your family!!

[@tysprojects2571]

I really need to get one of those. But then again I don't do a lot of stump removal. But it's always fun to have more stuff!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

LOL!! You know it!! You can always pull stump for somebody else for a few dollars! lol Have a good weekend Ty and thanks!!

[@loggerjohn01]

Hello John. That sure works great on that stump, years ago you would of had to get some TNT. LOL. Hope all is well and stay safe

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

I know right! LOL!! It did work a lot better then I thought it was! I like the Quick-on! Makes it easy to change out the equipment! Have a good weekend John!!

[@marksleeper3752]

nice

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Mark, for watching and the comment! Have a good weekend! See ya in the next one!

[@pondacres]

Man, nice! Great tool, that ripper tooth. Handy tip about the sawing action with it. Notice you took your lights off.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Hey Pond Acres! Thank you! The ripper did a heck of a job! I did take them off! One was mangled so I though I better pull the other one! lol Have a good day and be safe!

[@pondacres]

I got mine off too, they snag on branches.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

That's what happen to one of mine! lol

[@darkwinter6028]

Missed the premier because I was out on the backhoe digging up a dead oak tree. GC1723EB: 1; Tree: 0 😎

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Lol!! That is the perfect reason! lol I would have missed it too! LOL!! I hope you had a blast! I know I did!! lol Have a good weekend and be safe out there!!

[@rodbagley1686]

Just got my root ripper on.my tractor today along with the quick attach. Still waiting on the 6 inch bucket. Should be here in a few more weeks.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Congratulations!! On the new toys! I hope you get as much work out of yours as I get out of mine. I think you will love having them. Have a great week! See ya in the next one!

[@rodbagley1686]

@@LouisianaTractorworks has been raining everyday since I got my root ripper. Might get a chance to try it out this afternoon. Thanks

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

I hear that. This week will be the first week of dry weather we have had in over a month. lol Hope you get a chance to work it soon.

[@stacimccarter531]

That will definitely be the first thing I get for myn. I just bought a 1723

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Staci McCarter, for watching and the comment! Congrats!! On the tractor! I hope you love playing on it as much as I do mine. Lol. These are great add-ons for stump removal and trenching. When you are ready to order them. BXpanded does not have them on their website but they do sale them. Just give them a call or email to order them and they will fix you up. Have a good weekend! See ya in the next one!

[@electrickid101]

That root ripper looks like it could be a great trench tool too

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you electrickid!! Yes, it could! It is great to have on the backhoe!! Have a good one!!

[@hiddenacresoutdoors]

Question. As someone that's never used a backhoe, could you have used a stump grinder to do this job? I know you're probably like me and use what you happen to have, but had you not had the backhoe where you could attach the root ripper, what would you have used instead? Love your vids!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

You really don't want to grand stump in Louisiana. The termites will come in to eat it and the colony will get pretty big. When they finish it they will move on to something else. Usual your house or other structures on the property. Have a good week! See ya in the next one!

[@AMVayanefan]

I love my GC1701... but.... I gave it a nickname: "The Yard Destroyer" . I moved about 2 cord of wood from the yard to the location where I'm stacking it, it created 1 foot deep trails in the lawn and basically destroyed the yard. Good thing the same tractor can fix the damage it did. Just need to order up some dirt.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you AMVayanefan!, for watching and the comment! They are heavy for there size! I'm glad you love your 1710! I with you on that! lol Have a good one and stay safe!!

[@jamesmunster8312]

Hey it's me again! Awesome video! I have a high tech question for you, How much of a project would it be to switch the backhoe controls to cat controls?

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

That's a good question! I have never done it but I have heard of other people doing it and from what I can tell all you do is switch the lines at the control valve on the backhoe. I don't know if it will give you Cat. Controls but I heard a lot of professional operators prefer it to Massey's set up. Thanks for the comment. See ya in the next one!

[@jamesmunster8312]

Thank you!

[@joshs.1789]

John, I've been searching for the attachments on bxpanded website since your unboxing video, but I can't find them on their site for my massey 1720. Are they on sale for the public yet? (quick attach, ripper, and trencher) BTW, Glad to see you back at it, love the channel.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Josh! You have to call BXpanded or email them! They are for sale. They just haven't put them up on the website yet! Another subscriber just got his note that it shipped yesterday! Have a good weekend and be safe out there!

[@joshs.1789]

@@LouisianaTractorworks thanks for the reply, hopefully I can get ithe attachments ordered soon.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

@@joshs.1789 You will! Let me know when they are on there way!

[@hellogoodbye3129]

That is a much smaller hole for a stump that big. Very impressive!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Hello Goodbye, for watching and the comment! It is really nice to minimize digging! Have a good one! See ya in the next one!

[@hellogoodbye3129]

@@LouisianaTractorworks I am curious as to how well it does popping large rocks up? Great videos!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

@@hellogoodbye3129 I don't know how it will do with big rocks but here is a link of a video. Start 11:30 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5fOmaZ7Z7mShqc. Take a look at what it was able to dig up with the FEL

[@joejoejordan2909]

Will the quick connect and ripper fit a Mahindra 1626?

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

I'm not sure. You can give BXpanded a call or email them. I think they might have a setup for Mahindra. Thanks for watching and the comment. Have a good one.

[@TheOutFitPropertyMaint.]

I need that for my Mahindra 1626!!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you The OutFit, for watching and the comment! Give BXpanded a call and see if they have the set up for Mahindra. I know they do have some add-ons for them. I just don't know what they have. Have a good week! See ya in the next one!

[@midcoasttractorservice9182]

Seeing all of these backhoes I sorta wish i could have afforded to get one! I guess i could have and not gotten the impliments?

[@sethmeashey3219]

So the only thing I would say, is you have all the implements, but how often do you use each one? The backhoe on the other hand, has probably been the most useful tool ive ever owned. Coupled with the loader, you can really do a lot. I am now looking at implements, but keep asking myself how often would I each one? I would like a box blade, post hole digger, tiller etc.. but for my personal situation each of those would prob get used once a year for me. You seem to have more land than I do so your mileage may vary! Should you decide to go with a backhoe in the future, maybe you could sell the implements you don't use as often, and trade your machine.

[@midcoasttractorservice9182]

@@sethmeashey3219 I Have not used the rotary cutter much yet but the grass is just starting to grow but the tiller is getting a workout and the rest get used often.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Hey Mini! They are nice to have and you can use them for so many projects! You got a lot of implements that will get a lot of jobs done! Have a good weekend and stay safe!!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

You are on to something there Seth! Each person really needs to set up their tractor too fit their needs! Some don't need a BH but will use a brush cutter and tiller more then anything. While others will need a Box and a land plane because they do more driveway work then anything else! Have a good weekend and stay safe!!

[@dwaynerobare1153]

Where do I get one of them? wow.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you Dwayne, for watching and the comment! You can call or email BXpanded to order them. They are not on their website but you can order them. Just contact them. Hope this helps! Have a good week! See ya in the next one!

[@acreageliving]

i will share your video on massey nation facebook group since you are no longer able to lol!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Please! If you don't mind! Thank you so much A.L.!!

[@acreageliving]

@@LouisianaTractorworks i shared it last night for you! No problem!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Thank you!!