THIS Should Be The FIRST Upgrade To EVERY Tractor!!! - Rim Guard Liquid Ballast

[@oakiewoodsman]

Cutting logs like that is certainly a challenge at times! Always good to have a second saw like you did. Glad to see you get more time on your new 362.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I love that saw. It’s great for the big work.

[@oakiewoodsman]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead nice saw with a lightweight design

[@oakiewoodsman]

Dang man! That chipper is amazing for the work you were doing today on this video! Great show as always! That weight is sure a game changer for your tractor and operation!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah that chipper is such a sweet machine!

[@oakiewoodsman]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead incredible for sure.

[@drummerboy3377]

Just stumbled across your video. I did not expect to see somebody from my home town on KZbin! You live next door to one of my closest friends from high school’s parents! You’ve got a new subscriber!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Right on! Thanks for watching!

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

Good deal on the ballast, always remember if you need to add air or check pressure, the valve needs to be at the top center or your gauge becomes instantly ruined. I also added AG tire sealer to both front tires. Ya need to pick up the shredder, you were draggin it in the mud.

[@oakiewoodsman]

Moving that stump is impressive! Wow! Skidsteer type power there friend

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I really didn’t expect to pick that up…

[@oakiewoodsman]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead me either.... Mind blown!

[@khtractors]

Looks like it’s much more stable now. I’d love to have a wood chipper like that. Makes cleanup so much easier. Take care!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, Rim Guard made all the difference! That chipper is awesome!

[@magoo_1500]

My subcompact tractor didn't have it and I knew more times than I wanted to....The dealer did it on my CK2620...glad they did.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

It is really a necessity. So much more stability!

[@stevestock2439]

Lucus, today cemented your right decision on the TYM, picking that stump ball up sealed the deal. One heck of a tractor. Rimguard is great stuff. Pretty popular up here too.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Without a doubt! All round this was the right tractor for me.

[@cottontalesfromthetrail5474]

Lucas, this is the first wood chipper that I have seen that I would be willing to buy for my farm. It is simply impressive! God Bless

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yes, I have been very impressed with it.

[@TheCajunHomestead]

Interesting video. I have looked at loading my rear tires on my TYM 574 but just not there yet, still on repairs on the house and it gets dark soon after work. Working on the 3pt counterweight system. Still in the process of moving back to the Homestead. Great video.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for watching! Good luck on your projects!

[@comlbbeau]

Having the right equipment for the job is very satisfying. The alternative can be very frustrating, to say nothing of hazardous! Congrats on making the right choices for your needs.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! Our equipment is much more suitable key for our work now.

[@coreybair9426]

Everything seems to be working out good for you. I'm happy for you. God bless!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

We are blessed for sure! God bless!

[@ProductiveRecreation]

Based on the title, I was hoping you were referring to liquid ballast! Short of a turf equipment machine, liquid ballast should be standard on delivery of a machine. My local Kioti dealer does that, all included in sale. A lot of tractor newbies aren’t aware of how important it is to have that rear weight. With the crazy capacities of these modern loaders, it’s critical. Otherwise you need a serious weight box on the 3 point. It’s hard to make up for the fluid weight.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Where I live in the hills, liquid ballast is a must. It shouldn’t take the place of rear implement ballast. It helps keep the tractor planted, but hanging weight behind the rear axle is what really relieves stress on the front axle. I definitely recommend both depending on what work your doing. 👍

[@maintenancewithmike]

Now you know the limits, Lucas. It looks like a really good product. Thanks for sharing.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for watching! 👊

[@nrobinson7951]

Hi Lucas, good job. Blessings

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Hi! Thanks and have a good weekend!

[@TheRustyGarageandHomestead]

Mr Lucas That rimguard helps a ton. I'm behind on watching videos. Ill get caught up

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

No worries, Brother! I appreciate the support.

[@oakiewoodsman]

he understands Mike! He makes content too!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

@@oakiewoodsmanno doubt! Can’t watch em all! 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@oakiewoodsman]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead not enough time in the day for my own life it seems! hahaha.... Mike and i have talked, the only thing we could possibly do is not sleep

[@smeefamily54]

G'day Lucas. Good info, as always. You must be close to the wood for your lean-to by now. Those oak logs are going to make one structurally sound lean-to. Take care and stay safe.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yes! I have the framing lumber milled and enough logs for the siding. Now I just have to have some thaw so I can get started! lol

[@mercurymangarage6186]

Added ballast weight it definitely necessary. I see a grapple in your future. Good stuff. God bless.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Absolutely! God bless!

[@Tapthatsugershack]

Great stuff, Lucas. T224 holds only 81 lbs but makes a world of difference

[@Tapthatsugershack]

81 lbs per tire

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, that’s definitely enough to make all the difference in that machine!

[@sparky11772]

Good afternoon Lucas!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Good afternoon

[@TimeAfterTym]

Heya Lucas, Your enthusiasm for being able to lift heavier, logs, or loads now that you have filled tires is quite obvious. You made a nice video. As I’ll be getting my tractor over the summer, I’m looking at two products Rimguard and counterweight blue and I was wondering if you had even considered counterweight blue? See you in February in Kentucky.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Counterweight Blue is a good option. I don’t know the costs. It is a little less dense at 9lb per gallon. The dealer I bought my tractor from carries it. I had already worked out arrangements with Rim Guard. I’m really satisfied with it!

[@crystalroby4416]

Chad from Doss Farms sent me to say, "hi"! Have a wonderful day.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks for stopping by! 👊

[@KalamityJ216]

Howdy Lucas! (Doss Farms sent me) 🚜👋✌️👍

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Howdy! Thanks for stopping by! 👊

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

1200#.....that's like having a Kubota BX hanging off your 3pt hitch! 🤣🤣 Tractor Hard! 🚜💪!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

lol. That’s right!

[@outdoors-fun]

I looked at Rim Guard, but its simply way to expensive at 6$ per gallon. If your tractor took 120gallons (1200lbs as u said), its 720$ not including what they charge to do it. If you puncture a tire or have a leak, you gotta pay again to have them come out and fill it. If you had used windshield washer fluid (winter mix is 8.1lb per gal), which is also eco friendly, its 2$ a gallon, you can get it anywhere, fill it yourself if theres a leak, for 240$. This about 230lb less than the rim guard.

[@ggergg6423]

My dealer filled my tractor tires with 126 gallons of Rimguard for $450.00 all in, that is $3.57/gallon installed, not bad in my book.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah everybody has to weigh their needs vs cost. Around here Rim Guard is closer to $5 a gallon. The difference in 8.1lb/gallon and 10.7lb/gallon is almost 30% extra weight. There is value in that.

[@ggergg6423]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Sounds like I got lucky with the Rim Guard cost.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

@ what did you pay?

[@ggergg6423]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead $3.57/gallon @ 126 gallons = $450.00

[@lyleharkness-rv5vf]

Good video 👍 Boy did your camera and tripod take some abuse today 😂 Good demonstration of liquid ballast. Calcium ballast alternative is some nasty stuff, we had a tire puncture one time and had to sandblast and repaint the tractor to stop the corrosive rusting.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, I’ve been pretty hard on cameras lately. This Rim Guard is definitely the move over that old corrosive stuff!

[@rockandrattleretreat5830]

Tried to max out the tractor. What every you have you try to Max it out which wears it out quicker. What does the owners manual say you should have as ballist?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

You have to understand, I’m not operating on a daily basis maxed out. I’m demonstrating in videos here and there the limit to help others know where those limits are. I also have sponsors that help make that possible. I’m not recommending that this is how a person should operate their machine day in and day out.

[@jameswhite9911]

Love your videos. You could really use a grapple. Would make grabbing those logs a lot easier.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I know! I e got something really exciting in the works for that. Stay tuned!

[@Angelxu-h7s]

Hello, I saw your video selling some small mechanical equipment, you can also try to sell some large mechanical equipment such as: excavators, bulldozers, forklifts and so on.

[@pachydermhomestead]

They also use the beet juice to melt snow and ice on the roads. They can apply it before the snow comes so it never accumulates on the road.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

No kidding?! I did not know that!

[@pachydermhomestead]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead I worked in Michigan and saw it in use. It was strange to see them putting it down before it snowed. It works really well and at lower temps than salt works.

[@rodgerneeb301]

I'd go a step further, and say not the first upgrade, but just like the RK version of TYMs it should be a standard feature. Even with it, my rear is light, I usually keep my rotary cutter on for more ballast year around.

[@MartyHenderson-ie9sp]

Hello my friend. I guess I am going to be the one that has to mention this. Not all of us can have liquid ballast in our tires. As far as my TYM T474, I use this tractor in my yard and other people's yards and I cannot put that extra weight on them or chance making ruts and destroying the lawn. I DO however fully believe in liquid ballast and our John Deere has it as well as my International Harvester B414-D. BUT This T474 will not have it. I just hitch up my 900 pound flail mower or other heavy implement when I am doing heavy loader work. Thanks for the video my friend and tractor on.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Good point. One I actually never thought much about. Thanks for sharing!

[@MartyHenderson-ie9sp]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead You are very welcome sir.

[@Dougpursifull]

I've been looking at getting a t474 but I've been watching your videos since you got your new tractor now I'm leaning more and more towards the 4820 the extra lift capacity would be nice how much bigger tractor is it compared to the t474 because i still want to be able to get around easy in my woods to clear trails and skid logs and from my understanding it is a 4 range transmission does it have a extra low gear thanks love all your videos keep them coming and god bless

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

The 4820 is about 10” wider and weighs about 600lb more. It’s a big tractor. What sold me on it was just looking over the components. If you park them side by side and compare parts like three point arms and such, you’ll see the 4820 is just much heavier built. I was a tad concerned with the size because I was stepping up from a subcompact, but I’ve yet to see a situation where the size was a disadvantage. Low range is really low. I almost never use it. High range is really high, like flat road would be the only use for it. I live in range B & C for most all of my work. Best of luck on your decision!

[@Dougpursifull]

@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead thanks for the response my problem right now is none of the dealers near me have a 4820 to even go look at but I definitely like the heavier duty and lifting capacity

[@dennisgribbin3169]

Need to use some wedges.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yes, I definitely could have helped myself a lot. 🤦‍♂️

[@michaelpeterson8286]

Hey Lucas! What do you recommend if I don’t have a dealer in my area?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I’m not real familiar with what all products/brands are out there, but the biggest thing I’d search for is something non-corrosive and safe for animals. There was a commenter on here mentioned a product called counterweight blue. You might see if they have a dealer in your area.

[@Jtwizzle]

That is awesome. Quite the capable machine now! I bet it would lift those 3 logs at the end if you could have got the 3rd one stacked on the other 2. You probably knew that. 😄 What are those landtop forks rated at? Probably 4k? If so you do not want to lift really heavy on just one fork or it may bend something.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, I bet it would have too! They are 4K and that’s a good reminder. Thanks.

[@scotthillman7588]

How does it work with 1200 extra pounds when the ground gets soft? Does the extra weight ever make it so that you cannot work because the tractor gets too heavy for the ground you're working on?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I found the extra weight very handy in packing the new road build. The area I was working in in this video is pretty soft and I think it tears up the ground a little more, but it also gets traction better so I don’t see it as a negative.

[@rogerdawson-9434]

You have had this video filmed for awhile . No snow on the ground .

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I am usually 2-3 weeks ahead on content so that I can manage to stay on schedule with work and all…

[@srsatlaf4730]

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[@danwilkening888]

Protect your ears buddy! put those muffs down.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I constantly either forget the face shield or the muffs. Except when the chipper is running. It reminds you real fast! So loud!

[@matthewsims359]

my RK55 came with the rimguard. another great thing about rimguard is that it wont rot out your rims like the old calcium does. it definitely makes the tractor feel more planted. i dont know of anything negative about it. good stuff

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Absolutely! It’s a great product!

[@MannistoCay]

Your poor cameras were taking a beating today, lol. It would be nice to have rim guard, no one around here does it. When's your grapple coming? Definitely makes moving logs easier but they can torque your FEL. Box of goodies headed your way tomorrow. 🪵🚜🍻🇨🇦🇺🇸🌴🏝️

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yes they were. My camera have had a rough couple of weeks. Grapple should be here in a few week. Thanks for the goodies! Looking forward to it. 👊