PART 1 FRONT YARD DRAINAGE PROJECT with MASSEY GC1725 BACKHOE

Welcome back! In this video, we are using the Massey GC1735MB to excavate for a front yard french drain type project. I'm not an expert but I have a good plan and hopefully all goes well. Thanks for watching! Like, share, subscribe.

[@carlrizzo6471]

I have done a lot of drainage like this for the same reasons. First and foremost, the water has to have a lower level to flow to. Second, I can share what has been working for me, but I defer to those much more experienced and smarter at this than me. Since you are already saving a bunch of money, why not overdo the gravel. Make the drainage ditch bigger than someone else would and fill it with 2b limestone, putting a piece perf pipe buried in the middle of it to the outlet. Cover the top with landscape cloth, cover that with dirt, plant grass. Good luck, have a safe day!

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

Thank you for the advice! I found a website that seems to have a pretty good step by step on it and your advice is very similar. Hopefully this leads to a drier future for our lawn

[@LivingOutHere]

Can’t wait to see how you fill the trench with stone and the layers!! Good luck my friend on your improvement and really do hope it keeps it drier for you!!

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

You and me both. I have to get this fixed before redoing the sidewalk and the driveway so this overall project will take some time to finish.

[@carlrizzo6471]

I want to thank you for taking the time to share your video. I have a GC1710 TLB with 800 hours on it. I would love to share experiences with you. The machine is incredible, I have made some modifications you may want to share on your site. I would send you pictures and you would be welcome to use them to help promote your site. In the meantime, the backhoe is really strong, the tractor is lighter than the backhoe is strong. I feel the same pain to make as few moves as possible when digging. What I've learned is that when you are farthest out, you have to take just thin layers off the top. As you get closer, to yourself, I'm sure you noticed the digging is pulling up more than it is laterally and you can take much more dirt, deeper per scoop. Pulling stumps, you will want to be really close. Plus, the bucket curl is the most powerful motion and while it may still move the tractor, it stands less of chance of doing so. You can also put some 6"-8" bolts through your pads and get a little more grip. I love this tractor, I'm sure you will also, I wish great luck and most importantly safety and health. Be careful and have fun!

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

That is great advice for traction and bolts are fairly cheap. Feel free to share any beneficial info to the email in the channel description. Also, isn't that backhoe float function great?

[@carlrizzo6471]

@@tractorstrailsandlivingfree The float is great, it sets Massey apart from some others who do not. I love talking about the tractor, I actually have two, the GC1710 TLB and a 2850e as well as a JD 1025e relegated to cutting grass. I love sharing and hearing what others have done. If you can give me a way AND I'm not boring you, I will share pictures of lights I put on using the existing wiring, the manual is great. Hooks on the frame, the front loader, an expansion piece so I can put on the snowblower, rotary broom, or plow without taking off the bumper which also sets the bumper out further so the hood doesn't bump into it. I added a step that I made, thumb that I made LED Headlights and so on. And I am always looking to learn and trade stories. Again, 5 plus years and 800 hours later, nothing but oil and filters. Thank you so much for responding. Good luck with your projects.

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

I would love to see some of those improvements. Like I said, if you click on the main channel description, you will see an email that can be used.

[@twinbrookacres]

I'm doing this backwards. I watched part 2 first! I don't use my backhoe often, either. When I do, I have to relearn it. I didn't know the backhoe has a float. I think you did the fabric in part 2 correctly (I'm no expert). Wrap the tile and stone in the fabric. I think you'll need to re-do the walkway, too. Raise it up a few inches so the water doesn't pool. You'll still get some water there, even with the drainage. Great camera work, too!!!

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

Thank you for the kind comments!. My wife does a good job with that and my daughter has a real knack for editing. The project is more of a comprehensive one but it all needs done to get it right.