So Many Attachments! So Little Time!

[@BigJackXLT]

I drove 200 miles last month to go sit on a Ventrac. As a 6'7" tall operator, it's hard to find something that fit me well. The tractor looks small, but it fits me just fine, even at full lock of the steering. My initial reaction was "what an amazing machine!" The dealer I went to didn't have any in stock, but had a pre-sold unit that a customer had yet to pick up in the back. Apparently they get about 7 units a month, and they are all sold before they arrive. The demand for this unit is definitely out there, and I can see why.

[@zfilmmaker]

Its okay for large estates but its limiting in what it can do. Money is better spent buying a compact tractor with a loader.

[@bullrun1]

jack - which are you buying? 4500P or 4500Z or ? and why..thanks

[@junglejobs9590]

BS zfilm, you can't beat a Ventrac for any job especially a 4500P 🇦🇺

[@doogals]

I'm glad you finally got around to Ventrac! The product demo was incredible!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

This is our 3rd video on Ventrac. Check out the other two!

[@ronmack1767]

That's some machine. They must have an attachment for every type of yard task. Thank you for the videos. Take care and God bless.

[@Sam-nl6fr]

Buy one Tim! So versatile and no nonsense

[@ryanr2690]

Really cool little machines, love all the specialized attachments. I see them all the time around me and they seem to do a ton of work. I wish I had the finances to have one of my own. Hopefully we get to watch you work with one regularly.

[@ajjackson741]

I so love the Ventrac and really appreciate this domo especially the implement change out. Thanks for asking him for this! I would love to be a Ventrac Dealer in Iowa haha and get to test these various implements in our ditches and hillsides

[@keithdavis4452]

Merry Christmas!!! Loved the Ventrac episode. Would really like to see more of the attachments. Will give their website a visit.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Welcome Keith. After this visit, Ventrac loaned us a machine. We still have it. We have episodes on almost all of their attachments! ....at least the ones we have found interesting. Let us know if you are interested in a particular attachment.

[@keithdavis4452]

Getting ready to retire from education after 38 years. Just looking for something to do in my spare time. Like Johnny though. Just the mower deck, and am really interested in the side mower and bucket attachments. Live in Arkansas in the middle of the woods. Would like to spend time cleaning and underbrushing my 10 acres. God Bless!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We have the power bucket, but not the versa-loader. We show the power bucket in use in a couple of videos. The Tough Cut mower is amazing. The Power Rake is probably the most versatile tool I’ve ever used.

[@travismarschall5428]

Wow! That is a quality product. You can really see how well built it is. The price point is a little high for the small homeowner market; however, if you have 5 plus acres of land with various geo challenges this would be appropriate. I think that boom cutter sealed the deal for me. I might actually consider buying one after watching this video. I hope that they "loan" you one so you can take it out on your jobs. Great video! Thank you.

[@avs8870]

I'm really enjoying being with you ( via video ) on your journey to find another tractor.

[@johngritman4840]

I watched a fellow who had had trouble with beavers use one of these around his pond. Beavers really don't want to go too far to get their food so if you keep the trees spread apart and at lead 25' from the edge of the pond and mow the trash down to the water's edge you will have a lot less problem with those beavers. It worked for the fellow I was watching.

[@nashguy207]

I see Tim has what my wife calls selective hearing Loss Tim I was like you and really impressed with the sod cutter on the ventrac we use the walk behinds fairly often and they will work you and viderate you to death using one for several hours. They have some great attachments and they seem to work really well. Thanks for sharing as always. Hope your Dad is doing well and getting his strength back. Have a great day, God Bless!!!

[@davidvincent3010]

That's a awesome product! Knocking down that tall grass and then the aerator was great. I can see using that a couple times a month on yards. Great information Great video

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks David.

[@Alanschmalzried]

Extremely versatile machine. I like how they have a solution for so many tasks.

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Good video tim you and christy need to ad that to the family .Its got a lot of nice attachments that one where you can mow down and around ponds and small creek beds is cool thanks

[@drewk5929]

Very impressive thanks for the video!

[@waltermattson5566]

That works awesome. Cutting the tall grass and weeds was very impressive.

[@42TRGSako]

What's the attachment at 13:33 for? Also are you going to do a video on the snow attachments?

[@bummer1961]

Thats a interesting machine something I've never seen here in East Texas. Thanks for sharing y'all have a great evening.

[@jimmymeyer7758]

This tool is perfect for the small projects you seem to do, small yet versatile to the extreme side,

[@houndsmanone4563]

Thanks for this video, Tim & Christie. I have a need for that prototype sickle blade for the front of my land. I have a very steep embankment that needs some serious TLC and I do it only when I feel like doing it. It's a pain in the rump to cut the front.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

They are in production. This particular one wasn’t ready, but they have had them out for awhile.

[@focoxloco]

That sickle will run you about 14k for just the attachment.

[@houndsmanone4563]

Thanks Diego. A bit pricey but I am quite sure it's a tremendous implement. Thanks again.

[@akbychoice]

for 14k might as well get a knuckle boom hydro-ax attachment.

[@mi2tn]

I agree, they are amazing for it's intended purpose. The ground clearance is what gets me but for mowing my steep hills it would be great.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yea, you could definitely use one. Wouldn’t replace your 26, but would be a nice addition.

[@coypatton3160]

Christy, having attachments on roller carts should help with moving them around to connect as long as you are on a solid surface. It should help greatly with quick hitch and non quick hitch implements.

[@phill903]

You were running that Ventrac like a professional ;-)

[@mikefortune4796]

Hi Tim and Christy that really is an amazing machine most people would never have use for all the attachments but for those that do they have a lot to choose from

[@theodorebowers9737]

You guys did a great job thank you very much

[@TallTexasGMan]

These videos with Ventrac are interesting. I don’t think of them as a tractor in the normal sense but more of the ground keeper machine. Yet, they have made it so you do not have to have a traditional tractor for the occasional job.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I think your analysis is sound. Most of the landscaping tasks can be handled very nicely with this machine.

[@jacobbush2213]

Have you tried making a sod cutter for the front loader so that you could put down pressure?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I have not, but this would be a good option, I think.

[@snapperkc9317]

Tuff to beat this product!! Very impressive

[@wollewolf9510]

Greeting from germany! We got a similiar machine here in europe they is called Egholm :) Egholm is a danish brand they are also building articulated tractors. We got two of this machines genereally we use them with the sweeping unit and also for snow removing. Take a look on a Egholm 2100 thats what use here i think it will be interesting for you to see a european machine.

[@focoxloco]

I would like to see what your opinion is on the avant Loaders. I have been looking into a ventrac and an avant and they have the same platform, articulating tractors. But the ventrac is a very steep price for just a machine. I almost bought one but decided to do more research. I do allot of landscapeing and the ventrac does have it ups. I really like to finish mower, tough cut, and aera-vator which would be our main attachments. For the ventrac. But I need to move allot of dirt and rock. Which is when I found the avant Loaders. It would be cool if you did a review on the Avant Loaders as I have not seen many reviews on them.

[@wysurvivor]

Are all the implements belt driven?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

The PTO is belt driven. Early versions were shaft driven, but they moved away from it. I’m not sure why. Maybe Aaron can answer.

[@XaViEr3520]

looks like yall are getting a Ventrac or already have one and making some content!!! this machine is great for your wife or any person that cant handle too much heavy lifting. I want a tractor but this one is selling me too :)

[@anthonykruse]

That's what u need Tim I have one they are really nice especially in the winter with the cab and snowblower

[@sammiepeanutbutter8245]

Great video, very informative.

[@sammiepeanutbutter8245]

Subbed.

[@peterkober6758]

Tim Cristi what a machine it has a lot of uses I would have trouble finding if we could use it properly God Bless all PaK

[@michaelmactavish1728]

our kubota mower can climb 35 feet hill no issue wich kubota and van tracs are 2 best climbers in the market:)

[@Bezhig]

Thank you for showing some different options in tractors. You've saved me a few trips to a couple different dealers. Still shopping and running proposals through the finance committee. Thinking a FY 2019 budget approval is likely. This Ventrac looks like a great professional grounds maintenance piece for like a golf course, lawn or landscaper, city/county/parks utility department or even football/baseball complex. Definitely not a good fit for everyone. Good luck with your search!

[@codyshearer7626]

You are very good at operating the ventrac

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks! Not much experience on it. Didn’t take long to become comfortable. Christy warmed to it even faster.

[@haroldbevins393]

That is an awesome machine... A guy could take one of those and have a whole business with all the attachments...

[@mikefurlong8025]

"You think I could blow you across the parking lot?" - I have a huge amount of respect for the Ventrac rep for not losing it at that point! :-D

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thankfully, not EVERYONE has a filthy mind, always taking something anyone says as some sort of sexually explicit statement.

[@bobbyturner686]

Great video Tim nice machine

[@shawnboss5542]

Another nice video ! Thanks for that

[@mattbrennan8088]

nice video, super cool to see this in action. Have you been able to try the loader for one?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We have not tried the versaloader. We did use the little bucket.

[@scottapes]

I really appreciate your videos. I have been looking at Ventrac for about 3 years. I test drove one and loved it. I feel like I would miss by John Deere with the the front end loader. I know they have one but I don't know how good it is. Have you seen or used their front end loader?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

No, we have not used their ‘versa loader’

[@Kevin-GOT]

You guys make the best content!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks Kevin! Glad you enjoy. Tell your friends :-)

[@Kevin-GOT]

Tractor Time with Tim I sure will :-)

[@noelcahill6707]

Tim is there a rear pto option on that tractor

[@TractorTimewithTim]

No, there is no rear pto option.

[@tomkeating65]

Nice video as per usual. But, the real question is, what do you want to do with a new machine? I knew a guy in central New York that managed a casino, he swore by these machines. But, if you were to buy a Kubota grand l, you could put a flail mower on the front of the tractor, with any easy to hook up attachment. Just drive right into it and work the controls from inside the cab. No getting out.

[@mikehornsby599]

That’s a wild machine!!!

[@craigthoricht2214]

That's just down the road from where I used to work there in Orrville. Ventrac machines run well and do a good job, but, as they age, the high pressure they use for the hydraulics becomes problematic. You new best friend is the parts guy at the dealership when you need hoses.

[@waynehoch3009]

What's the price range on the atachments,

[@waynebrogdon9628]

This is one fantastic machine

[@stevebradley678]

With the machine and the attachments you were using what kind of price is that?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I do not know. Sorry. We were so busy playing with the toys that we never even asked how much they cost!

[@GRNYDRKNSS]

Tim thank you my believes she can attach all attachments now to the ventrac that I’m planning on buying

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Cool. I think she will be able to do so. They can be finicky, but with some patience, anyone can learn the techniques to attach them. Congratulations! You’ll get lots of good work out of the Ventrac!

[@russellpetrie119]

does the attachments from johnny fit the ventrac?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Some will work with an optional tear 3 point hitch, but most will not.

[@bullrun1]

So Tim - did you buy one and if so which model of the 4500 would it be? The 4500P or 4500Z or ? - thanks.

[@goaheadmakeourdayscooterpe6724]

My JD 2305 can go across the top of a hill like that and to show off even more, it'll cartwheel the whole way to the bottom :-)

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yea, same with my 1025r!

[@coypatton3160]

Tim the boom cutter looked neat. But there is an option forJohnny and other subcompacts in a sickle bar mower. Now there are limits to the sickle bar that the boom would not have.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, the boom mower is MUCH more flexible (literally) than a sickle bar. And a new sickle bar to fit Johnny is $4500!

[@coypatton3160]

Tractor Time with Tim true the sickle is limited and pricey but less than the Ventrac and boom mower!

[@d.a.ballou9740]

Hi Tim and Christy. Very interesting video as usual. I have enjoyed most, if not all, of your videos and I think you should keep making whatever type of videos make you happy! But since we all seem to want to tell you how to spend YOUR money, when you get around to buying that goose neck trailer, I know where you can donate your current dump trailer! (HINT HINT) :)

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We have decided that the dump trailer is part of the family! Sorry!

[@Budd56]

Good info. Thank you 👍👍

[@ERICMB24MF37U24F39]

nice attachments they have... nice hedge trimmer.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I like the boom mower. It is a bit challenging to control, but very flexible.

[@Farmer-zx5in]

Great video!

[@Nf6xNet]

Wow! I have some slopes on my property that I can't brush hog with my Kubota. I could make good use of that boom mower thingy. So, what's Christy going to name her new Ventrac? :)

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Name was already mentioned in the first video :)

[@Nf6xNet]

Dang, I need to go re-watch it now!

[@thnksno]

I've always known these to be great hill machines. I have hills. However, the entry cost is more than my pucker factor, so the z930m is going to have to keep on keeping on. The attachments are nice, but for my needs, the b7500 will keep on keeping on. Well, at least until I can justify a need for a stronger FEL.

[@heartland96a]

I can see them as a great mower and a snow removal machine ,but its garden tilling ? And the new loader ? It seems to be limited by the tire size that yes it has a low step on hight but not not always a good thing

[@larryrivers2752]

I'm a Kubota man. When I hit the lottery it's Ventrac with retractable scyclebar cutter head!

[@walterdavis4808]

That look like an awsome machine. Have some real steep tall hills on the farm and that would be great

[@noelcahill6707]

So is it just a front mounted belt driven pto to run there own brand of attachments

[@akpilot5510]

Tim if you are ever up in Wisconsin will you please check out the Struck Magnatrac mini bulldozers? They are about the size of your 1025. I have already bought one, but I would love to watch you tour the factory and give your opinion of their machines.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Did you hit me up about this recently?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We will be in Madison next weekend.

[@akpilot5510]

Nope. This is my first comment. Ever. The factory is in Cedarburg, WI. They are still building mine.

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

AK Pilot I was going to tell Tim to check out magnatrac but I see you already beat me to it. Lol.

[@jerryvess2493]

Have you found your next machine? Man that thing is nice,nice indeed.

[@haimamshalem2126]

BS"D Could you please tell me how much did you pay for this 8 wheels Ventrac machine, how much are the attachments as well Thank you in advance

[@KevinMBean]

Is this what Clifford is going to be hauling around?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Should it be?

[@KevinMBean]

Tractor Time with Tim I have a friend that owns a landscaping company that does jobs similar to yours. He bought a ventrac and said it was the best investment he made. But everyone has their own opinion, and you might want a bigger tractor to do bigger jobs. It's definitely something I would consider. Can't wait to see what you choose! And you'll be able to tow Casey and Johnny together with your new truck!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes. Truck was first step.

[@kevinwhetham4590]

The only problem with the ventral no loader reach

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I haven’t seen the specs on the ‘versa-loader’

[@anthonykruse]

Kevin Whetham yeah

[@kdegraa]

The other problem is they cost a lot of money.

[@anthonykruse]

Karl Degraa but its worth it

[@kdegraa]

Maybe one day. I'm in the process of setting up a macadamia tree orchard. At this stage I don't have the money for a Ventrac unless I drastically change my financial priorities. I do appreciate the engineering and thought that has gone into them.

[@joshuaadams9202]

So when u getting a Ventac ? Lol

[@jacksonhunterandfarmer2673]

Great vid Tim

[@benhop120]

Not trying to be a critic or anything but the ventrac website isnt in the description

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Ok. Ventrac.com

[@alexsztorc4227]

Nice video

[@michaelmactavish1728]

kubota makes a strongest reliable engines

[@WelshRabbit]

Your voice-over commentary that you added is superb, so at 1:00 so there's no reason to apologize that you didn't record the real-time audio in the beginning.

[@johanbos160]

Nice video tim and nice machine. He has only front tools ?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Mostly front tools. There is a 3 pt hitch option. So, limited cat 1 3 pt implements can be used.

[@johanbos160]

Tractor Time with Tim oke 👍

[@BigJackXLT]

I wish California had more than 2 dealers!

[@tootall5559]

IF you were using the "ditch witch" attachment, having it out in front of you could be a very good thing, but there might also be drawbacks to that as well. After all I think they work best going the other way, so you'd have to use it in reverse I suppose. I don't know, I always used the kind that was on the back, and there was a small dozer style blade on the front. I sure could have used this machine's ability to take slopes a few times.

[@sambritton4852]

Are you going to get one Tim ?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Should we?

[@sambritton4852]

Yeah I definitely want you to get one

[@E_R_I_K]

Sure seems like the Swiss army knife of the tractor world. I thought you were looking for a larger tractor to handle jobs too big for Johnny? Are you guys changing tactics?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We are pursuing all opportunities. You will see others over the next month or so unless something changes.

[@Mauser304]

Who makes the engine?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We go into some detail about all the engine choices in our earlier factory tour video. Check it out!

[@thersaholycow]

My only trouble with Ventrac and why I didn't buy one is every attachment they make only works with their equipment. I already have a few implements for my tractor and they will work with pretty much every other tractor out there. If I replace my tractor with something bigger next year and maybe switch companies, I know that my implements will still fit. Once you go with Ventrac you have to stay with them or your left with a bunch of useless attachments. That's why I didn't go with them and why I won't buy one.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Good reasons.

[@thersaholycow]

Ya! I agree they have a great product! But if I can't use 3 point implements that I have already invested in then its not worth it to me. It leaves me to buy 2 $25,000 machines instead of one. A ventrack that costs as much as my compact tractor to mow my lawn (that is a 30 degree slope) and that can mow my steeper sections in my front yard, but can't move pallets of stuff around my yard or use a loader bucket to haul my animal feed or clean stalls with. I'm poor and on a fixed income. As fancy as they are I can not justify it even though it is an amazing machine. Maybe if they put a standard cat 1 3pt hitch on the back, that would help a lot. That way I wouldn't be out my investment in my 3pt attachments. Next time you see them Tim, ask them why they don't put on a 3pt hitch?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

They DO offer a rear 3 pt hitch. We used it in our first video (volunteering with Ventrac).

[@thersaholycow]

So my post hole digger wouldn't work..

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thersahokycow correct. 540 rear PTO powered implements would not work on this unit.

[@makingschmidt5924]

Are you guys leaning more towards one of these machines? Lots of videos on these machines. They are very interesting machines

[@twowheeladventure8731]

Is there gonna be a ventrac parked next to Johnny in the future?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Do you think there SHOULD be a Ventrac parked there?

[@darkwinter6028]

Tractor Time with Tim - No! Don’t leave it parked, DRIVE IT!!!1! 😎

[@twowheeladventure8731]

I think if there was one there you would put it to good use.

[@Freecan67]

Nice tool.

[@GrampysTractor]

Hmm, I'm not sure but that color on the Ventrac sure looks like it would match a Ford Truck I've seen lately. I would have to ask how many do they sell to just a home owner like you or I. I could see an estate owner needing one or a commercial landscaper. Or you just spend the money for a Ventrac.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

You are an estate owner, right?

[@cliffordlarson5425]

I see one in the future for you Tim

[@georges8348]

I'm thinking the Ventrac golf cart needs a Ventrac paint job.

[@jason-white]

I went to check out the website of the local dealer using their dealer locator and none of the company's they list on their website offer Ventrac anything.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Reach out to the company directly. They will help you resolve this.

[@tatkinsful]

The Brush cutter looks like it is just pushing down a lot of grass instead of cutting it ????

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Missed this Tony, sorry. This cutter doesn’t mulch much. That is how it can be handled by such a small tractor. The grass is being cut quite well, then laid over. Most bush hogs thrash and mulch it more. Also, we have several episodes on our channel (later than this one) with the tough cut. Check those out to see how it handles other situations.

[@mcinkyt]

The sickle mower would be perfect for hedges

[@junglejobs9590]

Yes, but not value 4 money. Too bloody expensive guys 😂

[@Legend2905]

I say sell Johnny and get a Ventrac !! More power, better implements, actually made in the USA and nicer company to deal with. Plus I’m sure they’ll give you a good deal now your friends with them

[@Buck1954]

So... you gonna buy one?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Should we?

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

So this is a nice field trip and distraction...but stay focused! 3033R ;)

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I think we would want a bit more HP, but I like the frame size. Hmm...if I hadn't already BOUGHT the tractor I wanted, these thoughts might be a surprise!

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Wait!! What?? Did I just get it out of you? Do you have a new tractor video your working on releasing?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Ha. We bought a 3046r in January. Did you miss it??? We just didn’t get to keep it very long. Funny how folks are guessing what we were leaning toward when we had already shown what we were leaning toward....with an actual purchase. Oh well. As of now, we have no additional tractors on the way. Just Johnny and Casey as before. We’re not hiding. We just don’t know what the future holds, and we don’t have the cash to purchase quickly anyway. The new truck took the cash!

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Nope, I saw it, thought maybe it got resolved and ya got one you could keep. Sending prayers it will, good luck!

[@ddsgala4405]

Look nice

[@MrAk907pride]

So, Christi would like a patio??

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I didn’t hear that!

[@akbychoice]

Tractor Time with Tim the Cheeseburger is blocking it out.

[@muttgusse]

Jd 1445 would kill that hill. but ive run spider mower and it awsome. just stand some where there is shade and joystick that bitch everywere

[@zfilmmaker]

Ventrac needs a cab tractor with AC and a refrigerated cup holder 😛

[@TractorTimewithTim]

And a cheeseburger dispenser :-)

[@theopautsch2311]

Or heat

[@zfilmmaker]

Might as well include a lazy boy recliner. Actually, an air-suspension seat would be nice...my tractors have them and they're well worth the money.

[@markclark4473]

So when are we going to meet the new tractor?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Our wallet is empty.

[@Futurebeefcake]

Mark Clark we have to get them more subscribers and views. More subs=more money

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Sounds like a plan!

[@markclark4473]

Empty because you bought a pickup and tractor or just the pickup?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Pickup and earlier tractor that turned out to be stolen. Why do you not trust whet I am saying? We are not hiding anything.