Stump Removal with a Kubota BX23s Backhoe (BT603)

[@SlackerU]

Nice example of a small machine's capabilities. Some constructive criticism: buckets aren't really crazy expensive where at 15:05 your could have the bucket tilted back & use the thin-underside to smooth/compact as you're moving forward. I play I crushed concrete with mine & I think I'll get 2k hours before I get holes or an unusable front edge. I'm somewhat over removing stumps b/c here in zone 9 I can rot them in under 3 years. I now have a fairly large betsy beetle colony in my log stack so hopefully I can get my log-rot process on my property down to under 2 years. The pile also makes a great place to spray insecticide for mosquitos trying to get out of the wet weather, where their wet bodies will find a dry spot to come in contact with my poisons. The beetles are in the logs so my mosquito spraying doesn't lower their colonies enough to worry.

[@johnb1895]

its funny watching you neal on the seat to use backhoe. I'm new and still would rather turn the seat around LOL

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

it aint comfortable but it's quick... spinning that stupid seat will get old quick. If I am digging a big hole I will take the time to spin it for my lower backs sake.

[@MrSpider182]

I agree it does get old, off, spin, climb up, just a matter of time you’ll experience it to.

[@johnb1895]

Don't worry it took all but one day and I never turn seat since I just Neal on seat and face backwards 😁🥰

[@stevestock2439]

Good vid. You are a good operator on that BX for sure. You need to take that tree out too much fussing around backing the trailer. Also where are you at to have nice Sandy Loam without any rock in? Boy you are a lucky man, digs great.

[@wyleeA]

Hi great video where did you get the square buckets I guess you use them for storage? I would like to get some thanks

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

They are just a couple of Tidy Cats kitty litter containers I repurposed and have held up great. Lids only last about 4-5 years but thats pretty good for a recycled container I used to throw away.

[@Jordendog]

What size bucket do you have on the backhoe?

[@omegaxshark21]

How long did it take? Debating on renting a backhoe vs a mini excavator for a day to remove a eucalyptus trunk

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

About a couple hours maybe. Tops

[@johnhepburn95]

Great videos! What do you run your hydraulic pressure at?

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

I shimmed it up a bit, I think I am at 2100psi. Not sure if it was shimmed for this video or not.

[@razorback3019]

What RPM you have it on.?

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

usually WOT

[@tiredofit9112]

BXpanded makes a root ripper and a quick change head for subcompact hoes. I ordered one. Can’t wait for it to arrive and try it out 😁

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

I have one of each, check out my other videos!