I found unloading attachments from a pick up bed is easier if you lift the attachment and then drive the truck out from under the attachment. Your way worked great as well! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
@stevezelen46513 жыл бұрын
I would have tried to simply attach the pusher to the quick attach and locked it down. Lift it out and drive away…
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
The truck bed sides where in the way.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Maybe so, but it is off.
@dolfinwriter5389 Жыл бұрын
Whew! I was hoping this wasn't the day that you actually break your truck window! But you are quite resourceful at figuring out thigs you've never done before!
@InTheWoodyard Жыл бұрын
No truck window have been broke.....yet.
@matthewnasci26463 жыл бұрын
Cool toy. Gonna be a huge time saver for snow removal. And fun too.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
I think so too!
@timbervisions3 жыл бұрын
That pusher works slicker than greased owl dung...Great choice!
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yes it does!
@canvasman23073 жыл бұрын
Does Chris have a video of the guy testing the lubricity rating of Owl dung? If he does, probably ends by saying, “Best job ever, GNI”🤣
@jamesmcdonald95903 жыл бұрын
Good job mate 👍
@waltergregory56613 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas! Nice new snow pusher. I have farmed for some sixty years and very early on I discovered a couple of short 3 or 4 foot chains always come in handy when working with my tractors. Have a blessed new year.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yes, a few more shorties will be had! Thanks Walter!
@westvirginia86583 жыл бұрын
I have a CID grapple, heavy duty, works great, have a great day. No snow for us in West Virginia, high's in the 50's. Thanks for your videos, Mike
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Mike!
@joeford73503 жыл бұрын
Chris, when unloading equipment such as you had, life it up a little and pull the truck from under it. I also did not know you had a neutral on your hydraulic system. It will take the pressure off your hoses. Use it when in-hooking.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Good idea.
@evergreentimber3 жыл бұрын
Well done Chris, the tractor continues to pay for itself. Less time snow blowing means more time for selling firewood!
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
I hope so!
@stannelson25823 жыл бұрын
Looks like the new toy will do o the job. Can’t wait to see it work in 4to 5 inches of snow. With new solutions come new problems. You will always be able to brake the snow piles down when they big like you did with berm lol. Looks like fun lol
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it works great!
@oldguyfirewood3 жыл бұрын
Sure beats the walk behind snowblower time wise!
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yes a little bit.
@stevenstewart76033 жыл бұрын
Seems like the water retention area would be the perfect place to push the snow!
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I did that.
@azdesertgardening38853 жыл бұрын
Good job! Your snow days will be less problematic 👍. Great investment too.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I hope so!
@turklayher47943 жыл бұрын
Good morning Chris. Nice job with the new pusher. Look at the time it will save you. Have fun 👍
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@VODZ3 жыл бұрын
I hope you had a very merry Christmas Chris! Thanks for taking us along your journey, I think the new year will bring you alot of excitement. Take care!
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here!
@mitchjones28213 жыл бұрын
I think you’re gonna love that pusher for your parking lot! Especially the lower amounts of snow. I am also a walk behind blower guy. I love the clean look when you’re finished, plus no snow piles! But lots are a different animal. Looking forward to see how it does with 6”
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I am worried about the 12-20" snow falls myself!
@mitchjones28213 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard ehh. you’ve always got the blower right? Or you can always throw the bucket back on and dig!!!
@brucearney95363 жыл бұрын
Works well ! I pinch cunvieor belt between cutting edge and blade also .
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
That is a great idea!
@DanielAtkinsFirewood3 жыл бұрын
Parking lot looks much better.. See you tomorrow..😊👍
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@terrencewalker21083 жыл бұрын
Look at the snow, 81 degrees will be the high here in Killeen, Texas today. Stay warm!
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
No thanks, I prefer less than 40!
@terrencewalker21083 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard Really! LOL! Well, this native Floridian considers anything below 60 degrees as a major blizzard.
@tombryan7203 жыл бұрын
Great work and the plow looks great
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it Tom!
@slytrader3 жыл бұрын
Chris, looks like you are all set for heavy winter snow. This should save you a lot of time!
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
I hope so!
@OntarioFirewoodResource3 жыл бұрын
Nice score! Hope you had a merry Christmas
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@larryvankirk74233 жыл бұрын
Nice video Chris. Snow pusher looks to perform well. Deep snow will be the real test. GNI
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yes and yes!
@aldredske61973 жыл бұрын
Good morning Chris!!😀😀 It's kinda funny when we think back about things we did without equipment. That's one of the reasons why I have a bad back. LOL!! Glad you realized right away that you need to keep it in float position when using the pusher. Take care my friend!!😀😀 Logger Al
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yes equipment is better than not!
@mitchjones28213 жыл бұрын
That grapple of yours worked perfectly for those rocks! The one on our tractor at work is primarily for tree work. It’s a flat bottom with dual grapples. Would have struggled with those for sure.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yes it did!
@jandblawncare85703 жыл бұрын
Nice addition! Will save a crap-ton of time for sure. Just make sure to keep the rubber edge bolts sprayed with something like Fluid Film so when it comes time to adjust the rubber edge, you're not wasting time fighting rusted bots. Cant wait to see it in action in deeper snow.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Good idea! Thanks!
@Sellarmusic3 жыл бұрын
You obviously caught on to the need for float quickly. Without it you will tear things up in a hurry. The rubber scraper edge is also a very good choice. My the Meyers plow on my old 72 Dodge Power Wagon worked good in real cold weather but started to do a lot of damage as the weather warmed a bit. Converted to thick rubber scraper (purchased at a local heavy equipment dealer with the longer bolts needed) and it makes all the difference. Much easier on the gravel road and grassy areas where I push some of the snow. I notice very litte difference in cleaning ability.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good news!
@williamkleinsLost40Lodge3 жыл бұрын
You could push some of the snow in your retention pond so you don’t have piles. I push my snow in the ditch so it’s where it needs to be when it melts. Keeps my piles down
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup, I did that!
@christophernufer49323 жыл бұрын
Wish we had some of that weather it's 80 degrees 😒 here in San Antonio. Of course in the very few days we get a few inches of snow, the whole city will be closed down for a couple days. 😆 LOL
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
I take a few feet of snow to slow us down for a day.
@toddsoutsideagain3 жыл бұрын
Very nice Chris! The snow pusher worked great. That grapple has found many uses in the woodyard that I bet you never had imagined. Looks like your all ready to go.👍🏻👍🏻🚜 GNI
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yes the new tools are great!
@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor71193 жыл бұрын
Make sure pile that snow down wind. Looks like it works good.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
I will put it were I have room.
@davidedwards37343 жыл бұрын
Look at you!! You'll be pushing snow for Wisconsin residents instead of selling wood!!! Or making paths to deliver more wood !!! Great operation of your Tractor. Have a Safe Day
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
No thank, I have enough to do now!
@jamesklosterman66193 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Chris. got to get your self some bolt or weld on grab hooks on that bucket. would be handy.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@clementsconsulting92163 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Chris. I use the float mode when pushing snow. That way you don't have to worry about keeping the bucket level.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup, that is correct!
@Patrick-kc5ur3 жыл бұрын
On my JD 4710 with a 460 loader, I drilled two holes near the front at the top of the side of the bucket for two "grab hooks". This allows picking up longer, heavier loads, like tree logs or equipment from each end, NOT at the center where it wants to swing, tip and spin. DO IT and you love having those 5/16" hooks! Simple to do, just two holes, a grade 8 bolt and washers to space them out enough to access the hooks with a 5/16" chain of any length. I keep pairs of chains with slip hooks and grab hooks on either end in various lengths. I also like to use load carrying straps rather than chains when possible and have a few paors of them.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
YES!It is on my list to do!
@garny37663 жыл бұрын
It’s all fun and games in 1” of snow.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup, the deep stuff separates the men from the boys!
@coreyriley71603 жыл бұрын
G’mornin Chris. Sweet looking implement, that’ll be more gooder than blowing ! GoodNightIrene
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup, much more gooderer!
@dethmaul3 жыл бұрын
Maybe the parking lot, you can backdrag. Backdrag from the rocks back like ten feet, then make one long lateral run. Then you don't have to move rocks.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Moving the rocks is easy and opens up a bunch of room.
@dethmaul3 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard At least you can drop some logs right there lol. Plenty of room for new deliveries!
@davdsonoftheeagerbeaver86193 жыл бұрын
You got to try out the new snow pusher, and then it stops snowing. Definitely a great tool to have
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
More snow will come!
@deanmagnuson29933 жыл бұрын
Good morning from Grand Forks
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Hello Dean!
@stanleykeith69693 жыл бұрын
I would get that rubber on the bottom adjusted first and make sure your Nutz are tight ! 🤣🤣 Merry Christmas Chris 🎅. You can buy those yellow fiberglass rods that mount to the sides on the pusher (like the ones they use on snowplows) so when the pusher is down you know where the side are Chris. Helps in deep snow and when you get close to something. Your float is the same as on a truck mounted snow plow. Hit the switch down and it will float. I was going to tell you to move those large rocks to the place you suggested , you beat me to it Chris. Hard to see things under large amounts of snow. Chris, go to Lowes and buy those 4' or 5' fiber glass rods to mark the edges of your driveway, they come in yellow or orange with reflective tape on them so you can see them at night. Just here to help you. Great Job Chris !
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup.
@MJADoingStuff3 жыл бұрын
Sweet!!! Nice Snow Pusher Chris👍 You are all set and ready for winter now😁Also you have great skills with the Grapple too. Nice to see you using the tractor to make life easier. Happy New Year!!! 😁👍🚜💨🔥🪵
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup, it should work out nice!
@kilowatt023 жыл бұрын
I always lift and then pull the truck or trailer out from under the load. Don’t want to risk an operator error.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup, that works too.
@jamesklosterman66193 жыл бұрын
and make sure. you push that snow back. as fare as you can. so you have room for more. lol
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup, I did that!
@stuartsplace1003 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmass Cris,pusher looks awesome
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, same to you !
@mikeherschleb59493 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for more snow in southern Wi
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
You can have all of it!
@jeanpomerleau84163 жыл бұрын
I found for me that once you get level figured out, you can run it in float and works really well.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup, that is what I did too.
@michaelhester31473 жыл бұрын
Chris, the next time you want to do something like this. Park your truck out in the open, lift it up, and then pull the truck out from under it. Don't have to worry about the side of you bed getting hit. Just an idea!
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup, that works too.
@haroldanderson27813 жыл бұрын
I’m hoping by you being able to strategically move snow all winter, your spring might be less mushy in the field.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Me too!
@SuperKyle3093 жыл бұрын
Keep that snow up there please
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
I would love to send it all to you! HA!
@SuperKyle3093 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard nnnnoooo!😥
@Gus1966-c9o3 жыл бұрын
I’m not familiar with that white stuff as I live down under . That pusher doing the job . But that cold 🥶
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
The real cold is not here yet!
@noenwarrior13 жыл бұрын
That blade is going too pay for itself in no time now u just need a heated cab added lol
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
No thanks to the heated cab, I like the out doors.
@stevethiel58383 жыл бұрын
Bolt on bucket hooks make lifting jobs easier, quicker, safer. Snow pusher should make things go better.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@joelbutler75013 жыл бұрын
I would have put the rocks into the trailer and take them back by the grapple storage. That way you wouldn't have to worry about them at all.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like extra work to me.
@easypeasy40823 жыл бұрын
Looks like a real time saver what's next chain's for the tires? Hope you had a Merry Christmas and I can't wait to see what the New Year will bring to the Wood Yard.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
I might get chains, but I am worried they will tear up the blacktop.
@thisismyalt90103 жыл бұрын
push the snow into the low retention pond area.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
I did.
@martynelson99913 жыл бұрын
You did number all the stones so you can put them back into the same order. In case the BOSS has OCD 🤣🤣
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
No, I did not! The boss will not care about that....I hope!
@martynelson99913 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard 🤞🤣
@philgriswold21333 жыл бұрын
Maybe this will help answer your new trailer question. Buy one big enough to transport the tractor and snow pusher and pick up some snow jobs to pay for it all. I've seen several videos where tree services plow snow in the winter for some income during the down time. Firewood is not really down in the winter, but I'm sure you have a little spare time. Ha! Moving those rocks by hand was insanity, I guess you've been a get er done fella for a while.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Great idea, but I have plenty to do.
@philgriswold21333 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard Hence the spare time joke.
@larrykluckoutdoors82273 жыл бұрын
Set of tires chain also maybe
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup, maybe so.
@loodusefilm78813 жыл бұрын
One point if you have big snowbergs in the woodyard you may need chains on your tractor tires to move and shape them or maybe not. But its so good to spend others money in comment section 😂😂 Chris your videos are great!
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yes, everyone like to spend my money!
@firewoodathome3 жыл бұрын
Nice. Have you had the " why didn't I do this sooner? " moment yet? Lol.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
No, not really, I did okay snow blowing it for 20 years and it did a better job, much neater, it just took a little longer.
@Raul281533 жыл бұрын
I haven't seen an inch of snow yet. My pusher is mounted and ready but there's no snow.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
You can have ours!
@Raul281533 жыл бұрын
@@InTheWoodyard Bringing a trailer dump up tomorrow
@davidestelter10923 жыл бұрын
a front mounted snow blower looks like it would have been a lot of less work! now and future...
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup for about $6000 or more.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@stanleykeith69693 жыл бұрын
I see you did not cut the shrubs in front of your sign, for your Photo business. How can we find you, 😆
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
I will get to it.
@timwalters69563 жыл бұрын
If the rocks were spaced 10 ft. apart, maybe place a stake or two at each one and that pusher would fit between them and you wouldn't have to move the rocks. Just a suggestion.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Rocks are easy to move now with the grapple.
@larrygliszczinski76173 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me what sawmill you an Tony got the board lumber from and cost
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Nope, sorry can't do it then we would get none.
@jeffreygeinitz97073 жыл бұрын
Maybe put some side markers on your box blade?
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Maybe I will!
@danahasson28923 жыл бұрын
So Chris how much faster is the snow pusher than using the snow blower?
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
I am not sure yet, maybe 2x?
@henryandfaithvanheeswyck12373 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Chris, it looks very nice just a small question are you going to use your snow blower again, or would you use it for border control, just a thouht
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
I might use it for heavy falls to clear the walks and edges first.
@mrmaddog693 жыл бұрын
Have you been checking your loader and all other bolts and nuts for torque? Nice video 😎
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup
@jonathanchandler51943 жыл бұрын
CDI aka CID made in my small town of Denton NC
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Cool, it is a nice one, I just used it again today!
@christhomas98373 жыл бұрын
Chris when you're planning your plowing route, if possible try not to drive over the snow first, that will make your life a lot easier.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I know that from snow blowing it for the past 20 years.
@dennisconlon58103 жыл бұрын
Chris keep your plow company for your business parking lot. Your attachment for your tractor is great for the wood lot but that rubber scraping bar will ware out on pavement and you don’t want to be spending all your time plowing when you need to be cutting and splitting. Have a Merry Xmas.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
I am the snow removal company, have been for 20 years now.
@Lifeinthe9063 жыл бұрын
Now clearing snow will be fun !!! GNI
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Maybe so.
@tonybunch5433 жыл бұрын
👍
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Mr. B!
@kevinmason30863 жыл бұрын
You need to put your rocks back on the side so nobody can drive over and steal your wood again now it's open for the pickens.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
We will see.
@johnforman43083 жыл бұрын
Next time lift it up a bit and pull your pickup out from underneath it???? Just a thought
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Yup, that works too.
@atomicwedgie81763 жыл бұрын
So glad dentists don't use rock grappels to pull teeth.
@InTheWoodyard3 жыл бұрын
Ya, that would hurt even more!
@jbss73823 жыл бұрын
The angle of the bottom 2 claws is too sharp to the ground. If you had THOSE flat; you could push them lose and you wouldn’t have to have the tractor screaming it’s guts out