IBC Tote Firewood Storage - MCG Video

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

This was like watching “Outdoors With The Morgan’s” 👍🏻

[@PetersonFarmsofNashvillePFON]

Nice touch with the roof 👍 You can use a RK Carry all to move full totes The 3 point hydraulics will lift 30% or so more than your FEL Then you can carry a tote on the front and one on the back for great Ballast for hauling firewood out of the woods Lots of possibilities when you have the RK Carry all 👍 I was actually impressed that your FEL picked up that load

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Phil!

[@stevestock2439]

Pretty ingenious on the covers on the totes. This is why these types of youtube vids are better than TV. Real life projects by real people.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you!

[@davidolchewsky5365]

Nice Ed! I just got two IBC totes and planning on doing what you did; actually got the idea from you. I watch your channel just about every day, or at least when you make a new video. Thanks for all that you share and work you do to make that happen.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Excellent! I appreciate your support!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

That worked out really well. Those IBC totes are great for firewood but sadly they are not cheap to buy over here

[@m9ovich785]

I just flop my Totes on their side and slide the Bladder out. Thanks Ed..

[@jschickenfarmer50]

Same here. I started out using the tractor, but tried it one day. Much faster and easier!

[@bobpurs]

Ed I use a saws all to cut the bars and bladders and then smooth the edges of bars with grinder. I use bladders for roofs same way. I buy cheap ratchet straps and run over the tops to hold the roof down. Works good I have about 35 totes and love using them. I have bigger tractor so can lift them with no problem and I fill them as full as I can.

[@wiruralguy6190]

Rear pallet forks, 3 point will lift more than the loader.

[@reeldeal7875]

Thanks for the video Ed, good way to end a Friday night.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank YOU for watching. 👍

[@bud1412]

Very neat. I like the way you cut the container to make a top, very cool.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@scotth5261]

FYI you can increase the lift capacity of that tractor. It's very easy and cheap. Lots of videos on the topic. Just add appropriate shims to the PRV.

[@blairmayer7884]

Excellent video Gord, I enjoyed it very much, such a great idea!! Never crossed my mind lol. I have been doing Celtic Sylos, and I think they are great! But I like this. The sylos were a good idea also Celts were heating with wood, when shelter was for living, not to store wood.... Happy New Year, My Brother!

[@keegantimber8571]

Good job Ed! 👍👍👍

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Very nice Ed. Full watch 👍🏻

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Gary!

[@AppliedOCD]

Invest in a 3 piece set of Unibits for drilling in thin metal like that strut you installed. You'll love them! At Applied OCD, all firewood is stacke neatly, not chucked.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks! 😄

[@ProductiveRecreation]

Those baskets hold about 1/3 cord, as demonstrated by other KZbinrs. Thats about a half ton pickup load of hardwood, or around 1000lb. Oak (which is at the dense end of the spectrum) is about 3700lb per cord. Definitely need a bigger tractor to lift a full basket. I’d use totes if I had limitless resources to buy a bigger tractor with SSQA bucket and forks, and 15+ totes. Then I could just bring them over to the house when needed, and cut the “touches” down to 2 a processing it into the basket, and carrying it into the house. But we’re frugal, run a 42 year old tractor, and filling the woodbox is a dad and sons weekly chore. I dry my wood in stacks in the field. Then in early summer I move the wood for the next heating season from there to the woodshed with the pickup truck. I stack a lot. The kids help. It may be inefficient, but it’s good exercise.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Nothing wrong with any of that! I’m pretty much solo these days, so I’ll use the equipment. 🤣

[@TimDeGraff]

I have a similar setup to you with the totes. I now have 32 of them which just barely cover us for winter. Your small zip ties will break the first bump you hit when carrying the empty tote. I had to get 250lb zip ties. I also cut the plastic top the same as you but added a rainbow shape out of it to access inside better.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

I just cut an opening like that today 👍

[@margaretmatthews511]

Man, just watching your opening...one must really know a lot to operate a tractor and all the equipment.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

These things don't just happen! LOL

[@HexaFox]

Maybe a benefit to loosely throwing it in is you will be able to lift easier and higher with your tractor.

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Good evening Ed ☕️💪🇺🇸

[@watershedoverlook]

Good stuff Ed. I've been wondering about lifting an IBC tote full of wood. I'm encouraged by what I see! I laughed at your frustration placing the "roof" on the tote...story of my life! 😉😆

[@MyClutteredGarage]

I bet the LX could lift it! Thanks Chris.

[@lonewolfFirearms]

I've been using totes for years now, really nice to move the wood from where I have it stored up to my shop by the wood stove. My kioti ck3510 se has no problem picking up over filed totes stacked with oak, hickory. But my tractor has almost 1900 pounds of lift capacity. I haven't made the roof for mine but I might try that if I make any more. Great video, keep them coming..

[@MyClutteredGarage]

@@lonewolfFirearms thank you. The little b2601 serves me well, but it has its limits!

[@jschickenfarmer50]

Ed, next time you put the “roof” on, leave the screw on cap off while you move it into place. It would give you a place to get a hand hold on it, then simply screw it back on after the “roof” is secured to the cage. Thanks for the video….

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you. Smart!

[@williamhowey2151]

great video ED, no I haven't used a tote before. I have a 8' tall by 12' w by 24' long. then I stack wood on pellets in front of shed.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

That’s a good stock pile! 😄👍

[@DonaldRak-ku6bi]

Good job williamhowey2151 That's what I do with my wood load my wood on pallet built rack with pallet top/shingle covering keeps water/snow off wood and let's air dry wood over summer for winter burn/seasons it well and dry I added camouflage tarp to front with bungee cards for wind flex on tarp works well 👍

[@whenworkisplay]

I have been wondering about the IBC totes for firewood. Very nice with the "roof ". Thanks for the B2601 lift test👍. I would like to make my pallet forks work on the back of my B2601 for the greater lift capacity. Great video Ed🚜👍

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Ben. I’m sure the 3 point could lift it easily. But then there’s the limited height. Can’t have it all!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Evening Sir Ed, that is a very nice Bucket ( you could use it too for removing small stone out of your farm field ? )🤔Great Lifting Capacity with hard wood Sir 💪👍😇👌OUTSTANDING Video Sir Cheers 👌😇👍🍻

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks David. Yes I have some gravel and rocks in the forest that I'm looking forward to digging into!

[@TimeAfterTym]

Hi Ed, enjoyed your video as usual as did Colleen. Hope you’re doing well. Any hints on where to acquire the IBC totes? Do places usually give them away?

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Hey kids, thanks! I bought some at a local mulch manufacturer. They receive dye in them. Facebook marketplace is a good go-to as well.

[@RossOnTheLand]

That's a good setup.. going to need a bigger tractor if you fill the totes up more, or might be easier to lift when the wood is dried out. Good setup. It's all coming together.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Ross. Bigger tractor sounds like a winner, haha!

[@margaretmatthews511]

Question: did YOU think to put the log with a strap to remove the bladder? Brilliant 👏 🎉

[@MyClutteredGarage]

I did. Thank you!

[@altonhenderson4120]

The best way to remove the bladder is to tip the tote on its side and just pull out the bladder . Easy , no straps or struggles.

[@wes9731]

Would a 3-point fork attachment meet your needs for moving the firewood totes?

[@MyClutteredGarage]

The 3 point definitely has a greater lift capacity. 👍

[@dennissholly1296]

What's the biggest stump you removed with your stump grinder I have 2 big white oak to get rid of

[@MyClutteredGarage]

This one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXzPfYyAh86tfrcsi=PyPTtnECe-TzYhpm