New Bucket Vs Stumps! Bobcat E35 Mini Excavator

[@360remodeling2]

Keep an eye on that bucket pin with the 12” bucket. The cotter pins will get snagged and torn out and then the bucket pin falls out in the middle of a ditch and you can’t find it. Don’t ask how I know! 😉

[@TKCL]

I plan to keep some spare pins in the cab. I'd hate for that to happen.

[@joebufford2972]

You know how to work your equipment without tearing it up and that's why your stuff lasts so much longer than everyone else ! Good job Andrew 👏

[@TKCL]

I do like to take care of my things

[@robertmorris3919]

Wow, what a difference the 12 inch bucket makes! I wouldn’t have thought it would’ve made that much difference! Good call Andrew!

[@TKCL]

It sure is a nice addition!

[@johnkirby6547]

Very nice Andrew 👌 Worked perfectly.

[@TKCL]

Love it!

[@jimanon5681]

Good job Andrew. I'm glad the 12" bucket worked out for you. I love watching that grappler in action.

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@bruceperry9930]

You got me sold Andrew. Cheers from Queensland / Australia.

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

It seems like yesterday you were dreaming of getting a grapple for your tractor... Thank God for His help!!!

[@TKCL]

Yes ma'am, feeling blessed.

[@ryanzynda5114]

Great video. 😊

[@TKCL]

Thank you!

[@auburnaviator6167]

Just like I said when you very first got it. Like a kid playing with his Tonka trucks in the sandbox! I was really impressed with how it did on the stumps. Hope you filled the armadillo “land mine” or at least flagged it for the next time you’re out filling them all in. That seems like a big one!

[@TKCL]

That one caved in on me. I seriously thought I damaged my tractor axle.

[@auburnaviator6167]

@@TKCL it looked pretty violent for sure!

[@dougdavis4439]

Nice new addition to the bobcat Andrew. Gotta love having that excavator!!

[@5150cash]

@@dougdavis4439 hey Mr Doug 👋🏽👋🏽👋🏽 hope all is well my good friend

[@dougdavis4439]

@5150cash Howdy Cash, doing good, my friend. I hope you're doing good as well, my friend!

[@TKCL]

The excavator is a dream come true.

[@byronholmes2496]

Good day to all.

[@TKCL]

Good afternoon

[@byronholmes2496]

@@TKCL Yap

[@mikep3509]

A nice little welding project might be to make a root ripper attachment instead of the 12” bucket for trees.

[@splatterize]

I would watch him build that.

[@mikep3509]

@@splatterize me too definitly

[@TKCL]

I've seriously thought about building one, problem is I don't have a way to cut 3/4-1 inch steel plate.

[@splatterize]

@TKCL Dirt Perfect has a machine shop cut the pieces form him, then welds it together. Way less expensive option . Just an idea. Thanks for.the videos and insight.

[@adamchandler9260]

@@TKCL Then someone needs a new torch.

[@roberthermsen724]

Andrew I can’t wait until you master your excavator. And start teaching how to use it. I love how you teach others how to do things

[@TKCL]

Give me some time and I will do that.

[@hrlee2381]

Has Tiffany operated the Bobcat yet? Looks like an awesome addition to your big boy "toy box." It looks like so much fun. You are learning the Bobcat pretty quickly. It's your secret talent.

[@TKCL]

She has not yet, but she can when she's ready.

[@Outdoorsy368]

Between you and spicer designs im definitely interested in a bobcat e35. I was considering kymron and groundhog but sounds like the bobcat has more value for the money.

[@TKCL]

I seriously considered a Chinese machine. At the end of the day the quality, resale, dealer support, parts and so much more isn't worth the discount of the Chinese machine. Go look at the build quality between the two machines and you will quickly see the difference.

[@rongray4847]

Hi Andrew, love all your videos. The bucket swap seems to be pretty easy.👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦

[@TKCL]

It's much easier than I ever imagined it would be.

[@williamowen6060]

My tiny advice - beware swinging the stick around branches on trees - only a matter of time before you break a hydraulic or grease line - happy digging andrew!😊

[@TKCL]

Thanks for the info!

[@jackweeks8099]

You would love a ripper for the mini! And is that a Grasshopper blower attachment I see under the shelter?! 🤔

[@TKCL]

It is a blower, someone let my borrow it. I'll try it out eventually.

[@jackweeks8099]

@@TKCL I think it could be a big help burning stuff also. Controlled burns also.

[@TKCL]

@@jackweeks8099 it could help for sure.

[@geoffshore4783]

Hey Andrew. Just watching video and noticed you swinging fully extended with a tree. Bad habit mate as the balance of machine is all different. On a slope you could roll! Keep dipper arm more up and down closer to the machine to keep stable.

[@TKCL]

I definitely understand what you mean. I've actually been testing tipping points off camera with logs, I knew this one wasn't near the weight to create a dangerous situation.

[@kylegershman4668]

If I get the excavator I'm shopping for, I'll be probably getting a ripper and a root rake, I think.

[@TKCL]

Rake sounds great

[@ewijntuin]

maybe good to grease the pin to prevent it from rusting and making it difficult to remove

[@TKCL]

All pins have grease fittings except that one. Good idea.

[@scottchampion6188]

Those pine trees have a tap root that goes straight down under the tree that’s the most holding power if u can break it it will come up very easily

[@TKCL]

Correct

[@coolc3104]

1st - I saw the hole!!

[@TKCL]

Second my friend 😬

[@5150cash]

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@mfd4505]

In, look like that bucket will be fine. Larger maybe the ripper.

[@TKCL]

I'm still curious about the ripper

[@brucesumner6993]

Looking good! Have you thought of a mulching head for that Bobcat?

[@TKCL]

I have, but my hydraulic flow is a bit low for one. I can run something like a rotary mower that has moving mass and momentum to keep it going. Let's just say we might be showing one on the channel soon 😉

[@keithkemper]

Who planted all the pines in straight row???

[@TKCL]

I did 10 years ago

[@BigTader]

Andrew I don't know if your familiar with KZbin channel Letsdig18 he's a very impressive excavator operator and he uses a stumper on his excavators I don't know if they make 1 small enough for your mini excavator but they work great. Stay safe and Hydrated

[@TKCL]

I am familiar with his channel and do watch it occasionally. Take care!

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Andrew! I certainly enjoyed today’s video. It drives me crazy when someone cuts down a tree and leaves the stump. It’s ugly to me. I keep meaning to ask you and I always forget: do you have kudzu in Florida?

[@TKCL]

We do have what I call kudzu vines here. I'm not sure if I am identifying it correctly or not.

[@annamschnetzer4036]

Remind me why you do not have a wood chipper that runs off the tractor PTO? Aren't wood chips much better for keeping the chicken house and run in clean-smelling shape, and later a good basis for your compost pile? I just cringe at the thought of all that wood chip material being burned instead.

[@TKCL]

I do have a chipper and occasionally chip a large pile.

[@annamschnetzer4036]

@@TKCL why the burn piles?

[@ellobo1326]

Good video. Just curious, is the power company not responsible for keeping trees maintained enough to prevent arcing ?

[@TKCL]

They are, but it just doesn't work out that way. We've had so many storms they can't keep up.

[@kewpiefan72]

How’s Ruger?

[@TKCL]

Much better, thanks for asking.

[@sh0964]

Is a new stump grinder in the future?

[@TKCL]

I do want one, but it's not in the budget right now. I need an equipment trailer, that's top priority.

[@terencecottington4273]

There is no shame with us men playing with our Tonker Toys....I've got plenty of em....

[@TKCL]

I love it!

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

like to make a man jump! you said o peeep and i like what the heck! had ti rewind to see you droped in a joker hole!

[@TKCL]

It through me out if the seat and tossed stuff around. I'm shocked it didn't tear anything up.

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

@@TKCL well you wasnt going very fast either! if grass didnt take so long to grow i would say evict them little Jokers with Bob! lol