Making Money with a Tractor Brush Cutter MT240E (Side Job Mowing Pasture)

[@horaciozamudio9233]

This is what I want to do brush mowing in the summer and snow plow in the winter

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I always though running a snow blower would be fun. We don't get very much snow here.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Great video Tony. It is so important to walk the area you are bush hogging. That tractor is going to do good for you! It's really nice.

[@Johntweety007]

Like that grass filter 😅

[@nicholasatkinson6941]

I just got done with two bush hogging jobs on my mt125! Was cutting grass/shrubs that were about 7 feet tall and the tractor preformed perfectly.

[@teamstucker624]

Great advice and guidance on making money with your Tractor and tips for keeping the tractor running when its work hard in tall grass. Thanks for sharing.

[@teamstucker624]

@@TonysTractorAdventure That's great any time you can have fun work a Blue Tractor make a few bucks learn more about different projects and find short cuts all while taking us on KZbin along for the ride and knowledge it's a win win win for everyone thanks for sharing and commenting back. Have a great weekend.

[@RehoKevin]

Great video Tony ! Glad that washout moment wasn't anything more serious. If you're looking for more work, you may want to consider making a 4 X 8 plywood sign to post while you're working near a busy roadway. I'm really liking the MT 240E. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[@deanbarr5740]

I am really impressed with your new mt240e. Nice tractor. Good video Tony, thanks buddy.

[@deanbarr5740]

Maintenance friendly too. I like that.

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Great video Tony! That field looks awesome freshly mowed :) woah that wash out 😬 the tractor did a fine job! Looking forward to seeing it work some more. Take care!

[@judypace4856]

Great job !! Field looks so much nicer !!

[@jasoncline4383]

Oh also knew there was something else I wanted to say. Keep us informed on your first regen cycle. Curious as to how that goes.

[@markmccoy1304]

I would like to put my 2 cents in. I owned an worked an LS 33HP for 5 years. Put 400 hours on it. I did mainly loader and blade work clearing brush and grading. I worked it hard. The only problem I had with that Tractor is me running over nails. I plugged front tires a lot. The motor and mechanics of that Tractor was flawless. I would buy another one without hesitation. Good Tractor. Matter of fact I bought a 5 series John Deere and though it's a good Tractor as well, it's too big for most of my jobs so I'm selling it and downsizing to a smaller Tractor. The 5 series is way too heavy for yards I'm working on. I would consider another LS.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

LS makes a good tractor. I have since sold my LS and went with TYM Tractors. I think TYM will be the next Kubota.

[@markmccoy1304]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Tony do you think TYM would be a better choice than the LS MT240E? What model would be equivalent to the 240? I was looking at the Deere 3 series yesterday. I feel their loaders are kinda weak. 1,186 lift. And their frame is kinda small.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

For the money, strength, and reliability, the T474 by TYM is hard to beat. Same price as the LS, but 48hp. Beast of a loader.

[@markmccoy1304]

@@TonysTractorAdventure The problem is the closest dealer is in N.C. I'm in Ga.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

That washout was a pucker moment!! lol It's one thing when you know it's there but a whole other thing when you find it by surprise!! The LS did really well. Now if the operator can keep his bolts tight it would be perfect!!! hahaha!! (joking Tony) Well done job Tony! On the field and video!! Have a great weekend my friend!!

[@lisajohnson8566]

Always fun and interesting to watch you work your tractors and associated attachment. Is there much difference in fuel consumption? Found it interesing to see where the radiator is compared to the 125. With the type of work you do you actually see that screen get full. Thanks as always for taking out your video gear, setting it up and sharing your days activities with some good lessons. Best regards my friend.

[@gandrimplement2479]

I'm not a safety nazi, but, for your family's sake, make yourself a block to hold up the loader. It's cheap. Raise the loader to the height desired, measure the loader lift cylinder rod between the pin and the barrel nut, then cut an angle iron to fit in that area. I used black tape to hold it in place, you can stand to the side and let the loader weight down slowly will hold it in place. I've seen new hoses come apart. Otherwise good video.

[@minnesotaoutdoorsmen3164]

I loved the video Why dont you use LS tractors anymore

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Just the way it happened.

[@sfcretired7999]

Great video Chief. How much of a time difference was it from using the small tractor?

[@leemeadows9571]

If you had to choose between the 2 which tractor would you keep & why

[@bennybullard7802]

Tony do you this tractor can handle pulling a 6’ disc

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Yes, I do. With the tires loaded, for sure.

[@bennybullard7802]

One more thing Tony how did you like this tractor

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I had a little trouble with the regen, but it was good over all.

[@brianseverance6490]

Isn't it a little dangerous to walk under a raised bucket?nice job though.love my 2012 j2020h

[@townsendliving9750]

So you may or may not want to answer this question but how do you charge for things like this, by the hour? By the job? I am looking at doing jobs similar to this but have no idea how to quote them and how much a tractor, truck, trailer and person is worth an hour.

[@jb6971]

You ask how much to charge 4yr ago and still waiting for an answer? 😂

[@311hitwall]

Have you had any issues with the LS? I have read so many different things good and bad about them that i don't know what to trust. Seems like one guy has a terrible and another with the same tractor doesn't have any issues. If there are defects seems it would show up in all of them.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am moving towards TYM. We are Demonstrating TYM tractors on the channel now. They are solid Tractors with very little problems.

[@311hitwall]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I don't have a TYM or a Branson dealership close by. I know TYM makes tractors for Rural King i just don't like their service model.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I agree. Do your homework.

[@jasoncline4383]

When you set out to a job like that do you charge by the hour or do you give a total price? As always, great video.

[@HFJCHS123]

Did you check km your fuel consumption per hour when cutting like this. How long did it take to cur the 3 acres Thanks for the vidio

[@SLZRconducting]

How do you search for these jobs on Craig’s list?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You put an ad on Craigslist

[@Nobody-c6g]

What do you charge per acre? Or is it per hour?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Always by the hour. Some land is heavier. I did a whole video on how to set price.

[@Jersey609]

Recently purchased the LS 125 with the 48" Brush Hog which I attached but can't get it to raise up it's dragging on the ground. Everything appears to be attached correctly. Any suggestions or something that I could have done wrong?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The lifting range of most subcompact are limited. Without seeing the setup, I can't see how to help you. I also no longer have any LS products. I do know the MT125 I had lifted the rotary-mowers.

[@Jersey609]

@@TonysTractorAdventure not worry I was able to get it figured out. When it was delivered to me the gentleman took off my backhoe as I wanted to attach my brush hog. Well he reconnected the hydraulic line incorrectly which is obviously why it wasn't lifting. Got it running and found the equipment to do a good job. This is my first time owning a Tractor so looking forward to putting it to use around our 10 acers. I enjoy your videos and find them very useful and helpful. I plan on possibly doing one on attaching the Brush hog as all the videos that I was able to find didn't really go into a step by step instruction on how to hook it up. Well again thanks for your quick response looking forward to your next video upload. By the way if you don't mind me asking why is it that you no longer have any LS brand equipment?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Oh Snap! If you told me about the backhoe, I would have knew right away. I forgot to reconnect my hydraulic lines on mine once. Nothing worked. Forgive me, it has been a few days ago. 👍

[@HumorousHearsay]

Does bucket not lock? My MF has a locking bucket so it won’t move one way or the other when locked in position.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Do you mean the little slide by the loader control?

[@HumorousHearsay]

Tony's Tractor Adventure I guess you can’t add pictures to comments? Anyway, mine is about 6” below my FEL joystick. It’s about a 3” metal safety handle I just push forward and down. Bucket won’t even move if tractor is running and someone accidentally bumps joystick. Hope this helps! I’ve looked and looked and I can’t figure out how to put picture on here

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That is standard on all new tractors. The loader will still leak down over time. I know a guy who put his tractor in his garage with his loader up for one night. It leaked down on his motorcycle. Caused some real damage.

[@ericwright4775]

Are you full insured as a business or you just work without insurance

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We have a general liability insurance as a business.

[@fjsotopr]

how many tractors do you have bro ??? lol