New Woods Equipment Batwing Mower

It's really starting to feel like summer around the farm. Living the Life in my long socks and cargo shorts. #DadBod The crops are looking excellent and we've begun spraying. Our new Wood Equipment Batwing Mower is awesome. Rhiannon got a new toy too! @WallsOutdoorGoods #GreaterThanAllOutdoors #Polaris
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With growing consumer awareness about where their food comes from, Zach has identified the need for an independent voice from the front lines of agriculture. Zach actively promotes agriculture by sharing his day-to-day experiences in the agriculture world while providing farmer-to-farmer education to help facilitate a collaborative conversation between farmers and the public.
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[@Drakkoo-yp8yl]

I like when he says "You okay?"

[@That1towncar]

IKR thats like my favorite part

[@jacksonarrowood9752]

Same

[@kaiphillips3433]

Thunder ⛈!!!!!!!

[@bigv6724]

Best part of my day! "You ok?" I am now!

[@charlesholmes3623]

Me 3!!

[@PlanetMojo]

Our neighbor cut our 1 acre pasture with his big-ole bat-wing mower. Took less than 10 minutes, and hundreds of little trees were turned to mulch. It's an awesome machine.

[@RockBrigadeCommunityForum]

I see a lot of Traffic Tickets in Onyx Future LOL

[@StrikerV3]

Watching those kids having a blast on that atv puts a smile on my face

[@JackMacLupus]

Yeah me too, and makes me kinda jealous that i had only a simple Kettcar as a kid. XD

[@leroyroutt4791]

I never get tired of the " Hey, are you ok?"

[@sporkeh90]

7:50 Push down on it and slip it on. Thats what she said. Sorry its like 'hey are you okay', cant help yourself.

[@mackenziemumm5652]

You do a great job at farming

[@comm1508]

Last time I saw legs like that they where hanging out of a nest!

[@clearingbaffles]

Nestling or dinner to be?

[@lonestarstate4x4liftedlife66]

comm1508 dang it this was so funny I choked while eating my tatters and corn.

[@gotdeeres]

Dipsticks on the gear cases? I am impressed!! And there was actually oil in them.

[@reesemcclain3261]

gotdeeres Our bushhog 2815MD has sight glasses for each gearbox

[@jasonmccrow6696]

Sight glass will lie in a hearrt beat

[@suemarseglia7864]

Reese McClain vf

[@gotdeeres]

You never want to assume that new equipment has oil in the gear case. Ask me how I know that? I like the site tube idea.

[@RD_5572]

If you don’t find oil on the dip sticks.....then order longer dip sticks.....thought you were a millennial

[@ToneySpamony]

Was like. "Why is he having a hard time with that rock?" Then I see hes got the shorts with long socks needing a spring loaded PTO shaft holder. Lol. It all makes millennial sense. Haha.

[@tjkadar]

The PTO jack thing is a freakin' awesome idea. Wish our mower had one.

[@rswany16]

"If it ain't a Woods it ain't a Bat Wing!" Wood mowers are the best! But i might be biased cause i sell them lol.

[@austanhall]

Field mower not a ditch mowers you hook one unmarked culvert or going over an approach aced hook the culvert you rip there back end right off

[@donaldreese635]

We used Woods 20 ftrs in the 80s with JDs and best we found on highways and side roads. Took everything we gave em used 6 ftrs for small work and did fine. Ditch work.bankwork.imclines.heavy weeds.did all we asked and f em and low maintenance. Most work was grinding blades and keep in cutting order

[@edwardhogan8197]

Rswany16 I sell both Woods and Bushog but I think Woods is the best for sure Bushog makes decent stuff too though

[@sammystick7782]

I agree to disagree bush hogs are the best

[@chrisrowe9663]

I agree! but i might be bias as well cause im a woods driver an i haul em!!

[@firionrazar3797]

PTO's seem to me to be the thing which needs improvement on tractors. We got electronic engines, gps, electronic machine height adjustment, only the pto is still hard to attach.

[@yocuminator]

Love woods. They are made in my home town of Oregon Illinois. Even though Illinois sucks.

[@paulobrien8443]

Donta... I'm from Oregon also..... 2nd. st.

[@briankingwelding4531]

I love them too. I make a lot of money fixing them

[@firstname6208]

is there a great big indian looking over the river in Oregon, il? Blackhawk maybe? hope the liberals haven't pulled him down yet.

[@yocuminator]

@@firstname6208 yes Blackhawk is still standing. They just got done repairing him so he could stand for many more years!!! I camp at the state park he's located at. Lowden state park. We love our history around here. John Deere made the first non stick plow 15 miles south of Oregon. His blacksmith shop still stands and is showed off along with the rest of the property he had. Wonderful place.

[@fastsetinthewest]

I've been watching these videos for awhile by Minnesota, probably because of my life history with farming over many years. My best high school friend died a couple of weeks ago. We both grew up on a farm near Corunna, Michigan. We went off to school. I got drafted into the Army, sent to Vietnam, and blown up. My friend went into the Army came back, got married, and had 3 beautiful girls. One of his daughters died from cancer 18 months ago leaving behind 3 young children. Watching Minnesota's family growing up reminds me of my family and my friend's family. Time goes so fast. My friend was a field representative of Case Tractor for 35 years. He covered states such as Michigan, Wisconsin, and others. He loved his God, Country, and Family. Minnesota might not read this, but for posterity I wanted to remember a dear life long friend with a beautiful family. What can I say after a 60 year friendship? Cherish every second. MF, your family is very precious, my sincerest regards.

[@hdddhhdddd]

Really sad for your loss.

[@stevenhorne5089]

"We can't have anything nice?" My baby boomer father said that growing up my whole life. Could've gone not hearing that the rest of my life.

[@fireangel6038]

My dad used to work for woods. They have a beautiful production facility in central Illinois. He was a welder on the batwing mowers.

[@ThaMan100982]

You know you are in minnesota when the farmers have their long johns on under their shorts ;)

[@m.webber5118]

Don’t you know a “Tile Guy”, that will give you a deal? 😀😀

[@MillennialFarmer]

That worthless SOB is always too busy!! 🤣

[@AASparkChaser]

Bryan Steiger would give him a great deal on a new Toreq scraper!🤑

[@PrairieSunsetRanch]

Those Woods mowers r good solid units 👍! Your gonna be tearing crap with that! Cheers 🍻 from Prairie Sunset Ranch ☀️

[@EverydayZach]

Also, @5:18 in the background, your single phase transformer box is sloping. Those boxes have a very toxic oil in them that will kill everything around it. I would keep at least 2-3ft clearance around that box at all times. I used to inventory and open those boxes for awhile. Just my opinion but i have seen what happens when they overgrow. Actually, i have photos still lol. i could send you and show you them.

[@kimphillips5162]

Starting to be a great weekend. Millennium Farmer! Yesss!

[@STONEDay]

3:18 Thank-you for putting my sibling back in the grass. It is our happy place.

[@WoodsEquipment1946]

Enjoy reading that manual tonight, Zach, and our apologies to your wife. :)

[@MillennialFarmer]

I have it memorized!!

[@gordonhoffman8003]

You the man Zach! Farming is in my blood too. Started watching all your videos and it never gets old. I always liked thrashing corn and beans. I love your equipment you and your Dad have, smart choices. My Dad passed away a few years ago and we farmed next to each other when I was growing up. We farmed in Michigan different conditions but all else the same. I still could jump in the tractors and go. Jim and I could share stories. Please keep explaining your craft I love it. John Deere all the way. I wish I could do more to promote just how much you learn about life while taking the huge risk you take to invest in the soil and seeds to make a living. You have it figured out man!

[@Coolcoop2008]

“ 3 quarter inch” that’s what she said

[@Jesse_Jessie_James]

I was brush hogging for 2 days. Neighbors are happy I did there field. I had my oldest son and his friend mow there yard. We said no $$$$ cause they help us around here.

[@porterisaacson415]

Love the video! I love bat wings! I thought he kids were in charge of mowing! Lol I love his modivation in the rzr! Just love your videos! I love the humor! Is the bat wing a demo or did you buy it? Also, did you get the shed project done behind your house?

[@Thelawncarenut]

Real men mow the lawn in flip flops FYI 🤘

[@mykee426]

Ive got a Woods.....Mow'n Machine lol Idk what year it is. Maybe 80s. My back up mower cuz I baby my Deere 318 😎

[@satan2133]

I think you need sandals to go with those long socks and sorts 😂. Love the videos stay healthy and safe from Ponoka Alberta Canada 🇨🇦

[@jrich8112]

Amazing how much I learn about farming watching these !

[@JYO2023]

It’s encouraging to hear you say things are looking good. Thank you

[@aaroneasley707]

Listen I’m not a framer by far but I use to pass by a lot of Farm on my route. But I have a lot of respect for all framer for what all you guys do. Now for u sir thanks keep me interested in what you have going on

[@ryleewilliams6004]

5:44 here in the Texas panhandle it’s been mid to high 90s recently I wish it was in the seventies.

[@roguesurvivor4857]

I was just fixin to say the same thing, except for it's been that same way here in Mississippi

[@ivanoutdoorhunter8679]

For this thing, it is very important to turn the PTO on and off only at low engine speeds. And also be sure to turn off the PTO when turning. I repaired driveshafts and damaged gearboxes break when used improperly.

[@DoEverythingWell]

“Son of a gun, can’t have anything nice”. MF 2020 :). My mom always calls me a dork when I wear shirts with long socks on.

[@machnum8296]

Happy Birthday to her.

[@coltonslaugh6782]

Why am I watching this at midnight when I have to get up at 5:30 for work🤦‍♂️

[@gearreviewwithswampy5794]

I have a woods bush bull 3 points hitch and I have put that brush mower though a lot of stuff and still going

[@edwardhogan8197]

I sell both Woods and Bushhog. Both are good mowers but I think the Woods cut quality is the best out there

[@owenbarrett9121]

Zach- “It’s in the 70’s today, it is so hot out” Me who lives in Georgia- 😐😑😐

[@dimduk]

Well in January the windchill can get to seventy below here so it all evens out.

[@salvadordollyparton666]

-Tennessee 70 degrees? What is it, December?

[@owenbarrett9121]

Sixth Lord- exactly

[@DanielMac1052]

That polaris is gonna need a service after the first day 😂

[@waggtech8793]

TheMacca431 And new tires before fall...

[@J-1410]

@@waggtech8793 Tires yes, service I doubt

[@shawnwildt3360]

You will love that mower. We have a 20 footer and it will take care of 5in trees with ease.

[@WesFarms]

When we got our Woods Batwing we ordered it for 1000 PTO. It would wear out the wing blades in about two hours. After three sets of blades, we found out that a 540 splitter gearbox was installed by accident so the wing blades were running about twice as fast as they should have been. They fixed it though. Good mower now!

[@straightpipeacres6365]

We have that damn lambs quarters up here too!! Isn't it bad this year when the wind gets down to 40km or 25miles/hr a guy thinks its a pretty good day to spray hahahaha. Man what a windy bugger of a year. Its been blowing all the rains right past!!! Have a good one buddy

[@toddjacobs5660]

I use to build/weld those things in Oregon,Illinois back in the 90's

[@morethanfarming2207]

More likes than views wow! That is very impressive.

[@pike3531]

I subscribed to you and commented on ur video, if u could can u respond

[@abergynolwyn4247]

More than farming, Don't do it. Its a Scam!

[@Green-Mountainboy]

That didnt last to long hehe.

[@andrewash9230]

When teaching me to bush hog, my uncle reassured me often. "You run one long enough, you're gonna hit something, just how it goes." Nothing a little grinding can't help with to keep you cutting till you gotta replace'em. ;) Also. I imagine the Woods manual scene went like this mentally: "...I better show them I'm checking the gearbox oil, or that'll be the only comments I get."

[@chasesblog]

We run a jd hx14 on either a 4640 or 8235r, depending on job and if the r is available, and that’s very true. I shred our barditches every summer among other jobs and have run into a few things over the years but no major damage.

[@nickardoin8430]

I’ve never used a Woods mower but they seem pretty nice. I’d buy one. One thing I definitely prefer about them over Bush Hog is that the deck is basically just a big flat piece of steel. Bush Hog’s have all kinda humps and ridges everywhere that collect grass and make it a pain to blow off. That Woods mower probably wouldn’t have much grass on the deck at all. Even after a full day of cutting. Dipsticks instead of level plugs to check oil in gearboxes is nice too.

[@WoodsEngineeringIL]

Thanks for understanding the importance of that clutter-free deck! We were the first to introduce a clean, sloped-top deck back in 1993.

[@bradystreich3054]

Love the video and you are a great person you always make me laugh! 👍🏻

[@jdshelton8317]

In Louisiana we wear jackets in the 70s. Were I come from HOT is 103

[@prairiefarmer5994]

JD Shelton it gets that hot in Minnesota too from time to time, us northerners just get used to the bitter cold in the winter so in spring and early summer anything above 60ish can feel hot until we get used to it

[@dominicmartin1638]

It’s been the same weather in Kansas for the past week

[@treviusjames1543]

I bet you do donut really funny that you can do donut it can do donut

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

That’s a big orange mower right there

[@factorycreekoutdoors1453]

We invested in wood equipment and they are fabulous pieces of machinery

[@wolfeye6295]

You're not alone we just got half an inch Wednesday and we got another 2/10 today after no rain for 3 weeks

[@VTOutdoorServices]

I know how it is to be proud. My 8yo son has taken a liking to running our mini excavator. He's getting good!

[@johnertel2957]

Woods mowers cut nice, and they rock!!! Well, . . . at least when you run one. Just kidding, I feel the pain of dented blades too.

[@darengerlach9197]

My family farm has a woods batwing mower and they are excellent mowers

[@TheGrumpyFarmer]

Turn the tractor off and you should be able to turn the tractor PTO to get it lined up that’s easier

[@silverhaze_2121]

That is a beautiful piece of equipment and 🚜 as well.

[@palladini9718]

So you were talking about Southern Minnesota getting rain, so that begs a question. About how far south of the Canadian Border is your farm?

[@dimduk]

We just got three inches of rain from Cristobal in Rochester, Zach lives about halfway up the state over by the Dakota's.

[@cntslesfabrication]

I was starting to get worried that you got to Hollywood on us and wasn't going to be able to flip the PTO 🤪 but you came through and didn't let me down and the rest of the half a million subscribers. I have been with you since you had 1500 subscribers never thought it would grow this fast but glad it did you do awesome job and have alot of fun and that's where alot of other channels miss that AB line

[@davidanalyst671]

The ending was funny. We all know who's going to be getting the pool ready...

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

A pool company.

[@xSCHEF]

Tired old mechanic my man 😂

[@MillennialFarmer]

Becky and I tackled the project together this week. Kids are happy

[@t.money1196]

That 6r needs rear fenders badddd 😬😬

[@RoisinT2]

Dauym i laughed so hard! xD "i'll bet you can't do doughnut!" = Floors it immediately! xDD

[@canvids1]

Just freekin awesome . A great video thanks for taking the time. Man those girls are on high octane LOL (but you created it from day one! Right haha)

[@alexveldhuis6004]

Just remember when you say; 'one handed', that the armless farmer does what you do 'no-handed'.

[@ryanp6999]

Why should he remember that

[@alexveldhuis6004]

@@ryanp6999 Erm,.....because he made a meal of how awkward it was to do something one handed due to holding a camera while it was really a 2 handed job. I know it was partly a joke to entertain us, but the armless farmer does amazingly well, given he uses his feet to do everything. And he doesn't make a meal of it, ever. Perhaps he isn't 'millenial' and neither am I.

[@BareKnuckleBinder]

@@alexveldhuis6004 You mentioned making "a meal" twice. I think you're just hungry bud.

[@alexveldhuis6004]

@@BareKnuckleBinder I am right now, as it goes.

[@blakes3597]

How are your crops doing in Minnesota? Our crops in Indiana are doing pretty good. Better than last year

[@peteparker7396]

We have one of those woods mowers, just a tad bigger. It’s a great mower. The slip clutches in the old one’s were not very good but so far it seems they made an improvement.

[@WoodsEngineeringIL]

Thanks for noticing, Pete! We are always testing and improving our Batwing cutters.

[@jackattack47]

Ima so jelly of the razor

[@tylerfroese4139]

If you turn your tractor off you can spin the PTO with no effort making life alot easier.

[@killianmurphy8527]

Nice to see something positive with all the negative things right now

[@rrusselljr67]

Batwing is awesome!!

[@the_farming_gamer_yt2940]

Our 70s a nice breeze why don’t you come out here to California where it’s always 💯 or higher

[@skyespye6053]

When you pickedthat big rock up I groaned out loud :-)

[@claydog6422]

We use Woods mowers at my mom's farm in PA

[@ryanc8188]

Leave it to the millennials to damage a brand new piece of equipment first time running it 👍

[@USN_Ret-]

The 90s called, they want their socks back.

[@briankingwelding4531]

Our local township bought one of these Woods mowers. I just spent 2 days fixing the cracked frame. The main frame components need to be made from heavier material. But that's ok, I'm just getting my tax money back and then some.

[@WoodsEngineeringIL]

Woods offers a range of Batwing cutters with different weights and for different uses. Deck thicknesses range from 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch -- we're pretty sure we're the only one's with 1/4-inch deck thickness.

[@keithpomeraning9784]

After moving the rock you should have done a "turn your head and cough" check... LOL.

[@MillennialFarmer]

🤣🤣

[@donaldreese635]

Thru the 80smycompany did highway mowing and had 3 20 ft woods batwing and 2 2950 JD,s and one 2940 JD and 3 1250Jds with 6ftrs and we did 3 mowings year per district and in ntheast Ohio and knocked out some mowing. Mowed all highways around Canton,Akron,Cleveland. Daylight to dark. That's small shit to what we ran

[@toddlee302]

######ReGen Mode###### - That's the light on dash you indicated. John Deere Skid Steer went into ReGen mode to burn off sut in filter. You have to let run. It will stop automatically. You cut it off though. You can start a park ReGen. It has to run at high a rpm to build up the temperature to burn off the build-up in the filter. If you don't complete the ReGen it will cause a major engine issue. Just if no one commented to assist. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼On your channel.

[@alanwilcox2008]

Hey Zach: 70 degrees! Wow.... Would be a January day here in Tampa..... You need to wear sandals with your cargo shorts and long Millenial socks(white of course!). Captain Al from Tampa😎

[@ronwolford3782]

Make fun of you because of cargo shorts? It's in the 90's here in south Texas. My legs haven't seen the sun since 1983 when I had sever sun burn and sun poisoning. my legs turned black and the skin split open. NO MORE SHORTS!

[@zilla2006able]

Woods Batwing Mower are very Mower

[@S8BB]

Can you adopt me? Your kids look like they have so much fun. Don’t mind the fact that I’m 25, that just means we can drink adult beverages together and I’m cheap labor 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@gordmcdonald2807]

Shorts are fine. I'm thinking some Argyle knee socks with flip flops would be ideal. Nothing screams sexy like Argyle. Becky won't be able to keep her hands off you. LOL

[@alvinlangford3030]

Hope it is better than the 7' pull type brush bull we bought about 5 years ago. Gearbox seal went out after about 150 acres caused by the blade pan being warped according to the dealer. I know Bahia grass is tough to cut. We have never mowed brush with it so must of been warped form the factory. No warranty coverage. Now after about 300 acres the deck is cracking around the mounting points for the axel. Dealer Ocala Tractor in Ocala Fl. sucks by the way. Sure wish Bush Hog or Deere made a 7' pull type.

[@kevinmillin2848]

Enjoy your videos ,you all certainly stay busy .I am also A HUGE VIKINGS FAN who lives in south central Pa .Keep up the vids and ill watch em

[@TheBinaW]

Hi Zac I have enjoyed your video very much. I came across it as I was looking for woods batwing mower reviews. Could you please give me a review on your woods mower after you have used it this long? And you could just respond to this. You don't have to shoot a video unless you want to or already have it. Thanks. BTW I am looking at woods bw 1800 540

[@thomasanderson1783]

Sounds like the glory days of crp are gone. But guys still complain about 3 dollar corn. I don’t know. Just want some of the wildlife to have a chance. Perfect clean fence rows are good looking and I understand maximizing yield, but I also love to hunt and support conservation. Maybe a few feet every once in a while wouldn’t hurt?

[@craigjones1939]

Please don’t throw in political comments. I love you and I’ve watched a ton of your videos, but I don’t want to hear about you supporting the current administration. You may not care to lose some of us who don’t agree… So I guess that’s the way the cookie crumble‘s. But I don’t want to go anywhere, I love watching and supporting you! Jus saying...

[@dak7302]

Tineweeders kill lambsquarter and they're cheaper than spraying. Will also help you hold moisture and they don't care if it's windy. Just saying :)

[@jimad]

Looking fwd to the NASCAR team you sponsor with your daughters driving!

[@danielapetrisor6317]

Only GMO corn can be spreyed with glyfosate. În Europe îs forbiden to use glyfosate

[@clearingbaffles]

Can you get to that fire extinguisher that the seeeed has blocked At 13:22 MrsMF was thinking the same thing (quick hydraulics slow return) Do you think MrsMF will appreciate the waxing you do so well

[@bruh2189]

I have a really nice neighbor named Russell. And his dad owns some really cool equipment. He doesn’t like letting other people touch his equipment. He has a batwing and I literally touched the solid steel blade and his dad said “ don’t touch that kid. If you break it you can’t offord it. And I’ll be pissed off” well I was like bruh, it’s solid steel. It just doesn’t make any sense. Guess some people are just like that.

[@carlstevens4981]

We have a bat wing topper, it's a beast. Like 15ft cut, it's great, only issue we had, the prop shaft u/j has movement in, after 100hrs. But they are great.

[@Oscar_OP81]

I wish I had a farm and when do you think you will do another live stream

[@100griffin]

Stop complaining about your weather. Here in Txas, we are lucky to get DOWN into the 70s here in the morning this time of year. Also, the corn here is 3-4 feet tall (not a farmer, just drove past some fields)