MASSIVE TREE! MASSIVE SAW! Tractor Grapple Shines!

Deere 2038r Artillian Grapple and Stihl 661 Chainsaw star in this episode. LOTS of firewood in this tree. Could have been beautiful oak boards, but we couldn't find anyone who wanted it.
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[@digdrivediy]

I don't think a true expert would have pinched his saw as many times as I did on this tree, but that 2038R & grapple saved me several times! I will remember this project for a long time and appreciate the opportunity to play with your machines, the big load of oak firewood and the hospitality of Tim & Christy. This is a fantastic video, all bias aside 😁 Great job and thanks for the fun!

[@curtwhite876]

Great job, Neil! When I suggested you should drive down to do this with Tim and Christy, I was half kidding. So awesome to see the two of you work together. This is the year I will get a grapple (fingers crossed) I can't wait to see what you'll do with yours.

[@digdrivediy]

@@curtwhite876 It was all I could to contain myself Curt! We've been planning this project since early February but the weather didn't cooperate. I didn't want to jinx it from actually happening! Thanks for the great suggestion! I want a grapple now too.

[@augustreil]

Pinching the saw the few times that you did with all that Cris-crossed, under tension wood is amazing in my eyes ! You are an expert Sir and thanks for showing us, much appreciated ! Thumbs up.

[@digdrivediy]

@@augustreil Thanks for that!

[@CairnCreek]

You did good buddy

[@Robalo246]

Surprised this channel doesn't have more subscribers, quality content and collaborations. Perfect for showing off the capabilities of compact tractors.

[@KeithFinkFamilyFarm]

Ah, Spring! I work outside all day, and when it gets dark I come to the computer and watch other people work. I feel so manly, thanks.

[@GPOutdoors]

That's a whole lot of firewood Tim and Neil! Someone's going to be warm this winter! Thanks for sharing - nice to see you both out in the woods today!

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks GP! It was a good day and I'll be reminded of it again when I fire up the stove this fall.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Now we know where the firewood went. I think you're done for this winter Neil! It was huge!! Take care.

[@adambowhuntz]

I really do like that tim pushes the lift limits of his tractors from time to time. If you got them use them I always say.

[@philirwin2028]

Orange 🍊 a no show again!!!😈😈😈 I am impressed with the grapple setups and tractors lifting capacities. I am impressed with Neil and Brian cutting up the tree.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Didn’t have the 3rd function or filled rear tires yet. We now have the tires filled and appropriate 3 pt ballast on the way. Just have to get 3rd function installed. Almost there!!! ...or if you are a college basketball fan, I could say it had to redshirt its first year to bulk up and develop its skills :-)

[@philirwin2028]

@@TractorTimewithTim 👍👍👍

[@jimmyhorton1504]

This video is one of the best I've seen showing how a tractor with grapple can be utilized in tree cutting and processing. The way Two or more people can work together with this setup is impressive!

[@augustreil]

That grapple is a life saver, isn't it ?

[@ChrisSipes]

Two of my favorite channels in one video! Always entertaining Neil and Tim! Thanks for sharing!

[@digdrivediy]

Appreciate it Chris!

[@williammatthews2948]

That was a huge tree. I'm glad it didn't hurt anyone and the lumber is going to be used.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Massive project! Nice cleanup.

[@TJ-fd9vb]

TTWT never disappoints. Honesty, honesty, honesty. It’s an honor to be a small part of the community.

[@williamriley2528]

Damn... That's a heck of a tree...!

[@chrisw7551]

Loved everything about this video! Both of my favorite personalities in one place, couldn't be better!

[@digdrivediy]

👍👍

[@bobpowers9862]

Gotta love a man with a 36" STIHL saw who knows how to use it too. :)

[@ynotshowme2ur3times]

Like this colab...... Also adding the interview in the cutting and working.... Alot better then other people who add music.

[@erice9536]

Magnificent tree and a winter's worth of fantastic firewood. Throw in a new channel to watch, great video.

[@davidschlecht3016]

Great teamwork getting that large tree dissected for the wood stove. It helps to have the tractors to help the process along, good work.👍

[@richpicone7788]

AWESOME VIDEO!! It’s always nice to watch other guys work. Lol. I don’t why but that grapple just continues to AMAZE me!! The size of the loads it can take on the smaller tractors is just something you wouldn’t think possible. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!

[@johns6290]

I use my grapple all the tine. My benefit is I can pick up a log a lot bigger but still max out every so often when cutting. Then again 91 HP bigger tractor helps

[@snapperkc9317]

Fun video to watch the Surgical cuts on that old tree. Your Grapple is so versatile and a must have.

[@crazyfarmer2564]

Its amazing what these little tractors will do. I have a kioti 2610 that I use.

[@Treeplanter73]

That grapple was the superstar of this video!

[@bnewton5922]

A new friend. A great big tree. A big chainsaw. Now that makes a great video. Stay safe.

[@raypitts4880]

that aint no big chain saw thats a toy i use a 7 foot cut yes 6-6 between the ends thats a chain saw. boys .

[@timraber6575]

Another great job. The big chain saw, couple of tractors and people that know to work together to accomplish a big project is always fun to see. Christy with the drone shots and editing skills makes it even better. And next we might even get to see some backhoe action......

[@jamesjohnson6239]

That tree would heat my.home for years ! Great video!

[@ilmo2313]

Great work on the huge tree. Quite a puzzle on how to take it down safely. I watch Neil's channel also. Thanks for giving him a shout out, Tim. He does an amazing editing job on his interesting videos, just as Christy does on her editing. Thanks all.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks ilmo!

[@johnthorpe1071]

Thanks Christy and Tim for all that you do and putting me on to Neil's channel!

[@ATR-42]

that tree was huge!! Incredible job! thank you for sharing this. It is so helpful for learning when you show the little mistakes, or nearing the limits of the machines. Amazing job.

[@DragonflyAcres2022]

Good morning, I have a 60 volt dewalt chainsaw .I use it a lot to trim branches when the tree is down,and the gas chainsaw for the big pieces.Thank you for sharing.Have god weekend

[@josephsierra7295]

Maaan! Monster of a tree. Great job processing that beast. Thanks for sharing!

[@nathanhoward7894]

Fantastic video! You two (and Christie) are great!!

[@allenjackson1371]

I don't understand how anyone could give a thumbs down on this video I thought it was great they need a awsome thumbs up

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks Allen. We thought this was a great episode.

[@photocontrol]

That was a big tree! The grapple was a handy tool on this job!

[@joetterolison4093]

WOW What a massive Tree The Right Tools and the Right People and You got it done safely I do not think My L-2501 would have performed anywhere near as well as You did with the JD's

[@garycorrick]

Great video. Good to see the grapple doing exactly what it was built to do and to its limits. Good chainsaw work as well.

[@campnut6076]

Great video Tim. It was nice for you to have the luxury of help doing such a big tree. I didn't have that luxury much while cutting wood, just takes longer and use more caution. That grapple tractor is worth its weight in gold , worked much better than I thought it would. My old B7800 used to lift those big oak logs 15 years ago but the age and abuse I feel has weakened the hydraulic pump, it - like me- doesn't want to grunt those big ones any more. Keep the great videos coming.

[@denisewildfortune4058]

Love my Sthil saw and Artillian Grapple for my apple orchard. Thanks for pointing me years ago, Tim!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for continuing to watch!

[@savagep6997]

I love to start my morning to see what you have for me to watch on your channel? WOW my goodness 😳what a big tree 🌳 I'm so amazed to learn so much from your comments about what you use and and the amazed of people you know that help you with so some of your big projects? O my ya'll got it cut up wow 👏 great job wonderful job! Thank you so much for sharing. Take care and stay safe 🙏🤗

[@stevethiel5838]

Really nice to have grapple. Got 2 saws bound up/pinched a few years ago, had to get 3rd saw to get the others free.

[@larrydartel1610]

Nice video,, it wood be nice to list equipment used,, like "JD 3038 with 300 loader, with 400lbs 3pt ballast, model of grapple,,stihl 200 PM3 1//4 pitch chain 14 inch,, stihl 220 PM3 3/8 PITCH 14 INCH bar, Stihl 661 3105 full chisel 36 inch bar,,, Thanks for video,. PS- Chrissy should have protective equipment

[@northernliving2387]

Wow Tim look at the fire wood your going to have.. What kind of tree is that? Awesome

[@ralphjelomono9068]

That's what I would call teamwork men. Nice job and good review of the grapple in action

[@jeffslaven]

Wow!!! That was one BIG tree!!!

[@bobgrier3103]

I’ll repeat what I said on Neil’s channel. I love collaborative YT videos especially when the 2 YT contributors are 2 I follow regularly. Thanks for a special treat!

[@earlyriser8998]

what a project and big tree

[@Kcolby47]

Great team effort on slaying that big oak. Johnny 2 continues to be an overachiever on handling loads like that. And “doornick”?...that’s a new one me as well. Always good to enjoy a collaborative effort to accomplish things. Blessings!

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Wow that tree must have been at least 200 years old, it was huge. The Artillian grapple and the 2038 impressed me, great video Tim and Christy 👍🏻

[@MJF40]

Just did some of this yesterday. Good first day of Spring 😊

[@onecargaragehotrods9192]

That’s a big tree lots of fire wood 🪵 there 👍

[@chasetemple3129]

It’s amazing how it could carry that huge log!

[@peterdany2358]

Great combination of chain saw and JD sub-compact tractor.

[@andrewanderson1436]

This was definitely a great video of hard work and seeing it pay off dividends for multiple people.

[@ronalddean4834]

Great video Tim. It was great to hear an honest opinion about a product. There was a negative and we heard it. Another thing I like about your channel is there is no profanity. Some channels I think sware as much as possible I think. Thanks for sharing

[@peterkober6758]

Tim Christi that's a large tree we had a 5 foot diameter cotton wood cut down and gone 4600 dollars we enjoyed this God Bless All PaK

[@markmccoy1304]

Wow that tree is massive. You can get in trouble if you don't know what you're doing. Great job guys.

[@krisoberjohn5507]

Hi Tim, I've seen other videos of yours using the battery operated chain saws and this one is very informative since there is a big tree. I'm thinking about getting one but for smaller projects.

[@vlookup_tim]

Nice collaboration. Fine channels.

[@digdrivediy]

👍👍

[@melaniekeen3611]

Tim bringing out the big guns lately! Lots of celebrities lately

[@GrampysTractor]

Well did you end up with any fire wood? I do love Beach and I think Neal's house is on the way to mine 😊 . That big old Oak will be missed as you wont see a tree that big very often. Great video, fun to watch all the people, tractors and saws.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Not yet, but there is still a lot of wood back there. If you want some, come get it!

[@johanbos160]

Nice video tim and kristie, big three!!but Johnny with the grapple and the men with the chainsaw did a great job 💪💪👍

[@andysmith5220]

All of you sure made a great chainsaw commercial. Stihl would be proud

[@Harry-zz2oh]

Nice you "share" your wood with others to use for their hobbies. Very safe way to operate and I like the camera views.

[@davidhill4711]

Amazed it both the electric chain saws and tractor

[@wolf0994]

Great work Tim and Neil. Was an intriguing effort. That grapple is great.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks. That grapple is awesome!

[@Suburban-Homestead]

Hey Tim! Just wanted to share that I loved this video...reminded me a lot of your old “tractor for hire” vids where you really showed off the capabilities of the tractor. I know your channel has evolved a bit, but those originals were really what made sold me on the 1025r. Or I just really like watching grapple videos. FWIW, you are the sole and direct reason I bought an Artillian and looking forward to using it when the weather levels out. Thank you as always! PS you have some of the best sweatshirts I’ve bought. My wife loves how soft they are!

[@richardkoehler9917]

I prefer a gasoline power any day. I was at ACE hardware people are bring the battery power equipment back and said two thing . Not enough power and the battery doesn't last long enough and it's not just the chainsaws

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I disagree. The battery lasts 45 minutes or longer. Incredibly handy for limbing.

[@davelater857]

Really impressed with the work that you guys did

[@sewerman911]

Two thumbs up!

[@jeffsmith4525]

The 36”(?) chainsaw is sweet. I want one!

[@RingoRinguette]

Nice job as always Tim great team work👍

[@tinachambers4887]

Hi Friends great video have a day love from TEXAS

[@donalexander4083]

not sure how i missed watching this video up to now but it was cool seeing that massive oak get reduced to handleable pieces

[@landservicesandmore8691]

when the limb is only supported at one end, you may not need an undercut... but if you do use one, do the undercut first for less than half the diameter of the limb, and the log won't pinch the saw when you complete the cut from the top... and you will avoid stripping bark up the limb (or down as the case may be)... However, If the log is supported at both ends, do the top cut first just for a bit (about a third of the diameter or less) and then complete the cut from underneath... since the log will drop in the middle because of its weight (and gravity)... Of course when you are "blowing and going... you often place the saw for a cut where it seems convenient without thinking... and then you get the "bind"... Big tree... enjoyed the video!

[@digdrivediy]

Good advice and I fully agree. I had about 95% of my cuts turn out about right. Then I had some that were as you say "blowing and going". Sure am glad that loader and grapple was around as it let me get away with a few pinchers!

[@DeeplyDrivenOutdoors]

You got enough firewood to last the rest of your life there!

[@davidshipulski4532]

I wish I lived closer! I would have come over and helped you with my old Mccullochs!

[@garyhoward2726]

You Work Hard, But very safe, good job

[@Liam-ql7tr]

Tim you made good point with the chain brake and trigger. I’m surprised STHL did not make auto dead trigger when brake in has been engaged.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

when the brake is engaged, the trigger is dead.

[@farmerwood]

I would use all of that as firewood at least 4” and up in diameter

[@augustreil]

Yup, heat a house for 2yrs ! ?

[@cwolf8841]

You could make a nice table top out of the log.

[@donaldvest5050]

Great video, loved his opinion on the grapple. Goes to show how useful they can be.

[@digdrivediy]

That thing is honestly impressive.

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

Really really good vid, looking forward to seeing more Niel in the future.

[@digdrivediy]

👍👍

[@RockhillfarmYT]

As I went through my video notifications I saw yours And wondered if it was another KZbin channel that helped, but I watched Neils video first. Loved how he did that dream sequence Nice video. That was a monster of a tree but you guys made it look easy

[@digdrivediy]

Appreciate it Brock!

[@countryman5110]

Another great video from Tim

[@guns4funfreedomkeeper999]

I believe the 036 is one of the best saws Stihl has made. I sold mine and bought a 361. I would trade it for a 036.

[@harmab2]

Great video, thanks 😊

[@HuserHelpers]

What a tree. Shame it died, but glad to see it being repurposed as lumber and firewood. Take Care, Jason

[@FishFind3000]

Tim if you want to look at a skid steer that won’t tear up your lawn look into the bobcat A300. I don’t believe they have any current production models so you can’t get a sponsored machine, only used.

[@ranger6x660]

Great video guys! Always impressed with what these tractors can do. Love it! 😁

[@traj00]

In a work situation like this, it would be useful to have a horn on the tractor. Just to get the sawyer's attention.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

The LAST thing a ground worker wants is the tractor driver honking at him!!!

[@traj00]

@@TractorTimewithTim You apparently surprised him a couple of times while he was cutting. I’d rather get a warning. I’m not talking about NYC honking.

[@fcsturningwoodcraft2933]

Wow. Great video 👍

[@Harry-zz2oh]

The open space left from the tree trimming should be used to build a nice gazebo!

[@ericlaker1983]

What a great video! I now have another channel to watch! Great stuff guys.

[@digdrivediy]

👍👍

[@alh9338]

Glad to see someone do it. 🍻

[@michaelmcguire3983]

Hey this is Mike...Neil from Dig Drive DYI sent me. You two + work well together! Keep up the good work!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Welcome, Mike!!

[@digdrivediy]

Hey, great to see you in the comments here Mike! Thanks for helping me return the favor for Tim!

[@dougcovert2319]

Two of my favorite KZbinrs

[@digdrivediy]

👍Thanks Doug!

[@tonynieuwlandt5407]

Hopped over here from Koch DYI, this was fun to watch

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Welcome to our channel!!

[@stanhensley3082]

Note: NO tractors were harmed making this video. Why? Because they are John Deere’s. Bet that some of the people in this video had sore backs that night! A+ video. Thanks.

[@monicamarino2122]

Some good fire wood 🪵!

[@joshgaines4632]

I just watched Neils video! Great collab! Thats was fun to watch

[@digdrivediy]

👍Thanks so much Josh!

[@stevek4449]

Hypothetical dictionary: Dornick- (Door-nick)noun-slang. An approximate dimension of an object transiting through an opening in which part or all of the object is near equal, equal or slightly larger than an opening the object is transiting through such as a doorway via process of entry or exit. Call Webster and Oxford dictionaries!!

[@digdrivediy]

Love it. That slang came from my Mom's side of the family. She offered up her definition over on my video of this tree removal. Funny how I never even thought of that word before that day when Tim asked what it meant. I am anxiously awaiting to see if anyone else has ever heard of it or if maybe my grandpa just made it up.