Stick A Fork In It!

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Looking good Tim great work with the thumb

[@anthonybanda8192]

Tim your a smart man ! by getting all of those attachments for jonny you actually have saved money. because you have made the best use of your machine instead of buying multiple tractors. that jonny is one handy tractor it is small but it can fit into tight spaces and it's small enough to be able to transport on a trailer. I'm looking into buying a 1025r for mowing and other landscape projects but I now was one with a loader and backhoe.

[@hardnaaklife]

Like others have stated, I use my pallet forks all the time. They're incredibly versatile. I can move large piles of brush by simply scooping like one would with a pitchfork. I've dug several big holes to plant trees. You can set the forks close together and just shove them down and then lift and curl out. A little shovel work after that will have a nice clean hole. A poke or two around a bush will make it pull right out with a chain. I've also used the forks to move large items. Most recently my 6x12 chicken coop. All I had to do was get the forks under one side, then a heavy ratchet strap from the fork frame to the far end of the coop. Lifted it off my trailer and set it right in place. I've also used the built in 2" receiver to maneuver trailers around the driveway. Can't say enough good things about my forks. If you've got a tractor and don't have forks, you're not doing it right!

[@AndrewMarsch]

thenaaks what tractor and what forks do you recommend? I have a 1023 and have been looking at palletforks.com it is forks, receiver, and hay spear all in one.

[@hardnaaklife]

@@AndrewMarsch I've got a mahindra 1526. Got my forks at palletforks.com. Mine are ssqa 42" forks. No tall guard so I could keep the weight down. Hasn't been a problem in the 3 years I've had them. I've really abused them and they're holding up. I paid a bit over $400 shipped to my driveway. Came on a pallet. Used the tractor bucket. Wasn't pretty, but got them on the ground. Could've used some forks! 🤪

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

I need a pallet racking system like that. They are so convenient and make storing stuff so much better than my way..lol

[@TractorTimewithTim]

...and not very expensive.

[@MissippiHick]

Smooth work with that backhoe awesome.

[@Kcolby47]

Although I’m not particularly good at getting my shed organized, I appreciate and enjoy you sharing the ideas and letting us watch you do it. Blessings to all of you.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for the kind words. We often wonder if folks enjoy this type of episode.

[@emerkamp1]

Hey Tim, a tip that may or may not help you with sliding them forks, helped me anyways. Lower forks to a little below waist height, level them out or point the tips up a little so more weight is against the bottom track. As close to the track as you can get, Push it over with your hip or butt while smacking the top over with the palm of your hand. Do this little by little, too much over on bottom or top all @ once will bind it on the track. Paint doesn't help either. Sometimes lifting a fork a little helps also.

[@cameronward7137]

Still have a 20+ yr old 42” Dixon my grandfather bought!!!! Love it!!

[@rexbarrett1643]

Tim I worked for Deere in Coffeyville, Kansas and Dixon was just across the street from us in our industrial park. They were the first zero turn radius mowers. Good product.

[@scottwarrington3737]

Rex, do assemble the transmissions that are made for the 9R series of tractors? Or what do there? I work at deere in Alberta Cdn.

[@rexbarrett1643]

Scott Warrington I have been retired from there for several years but when I left we manufactured and assembled the 150 hp and 250 hp transmissions as well as the trans axles for the compact tractors. Great place to work.

[@bryceflickinger1641]

My family have had Dixon for my entire life! Love them

[@brentbrown8393]

Great video, just to see y'all having fun while working to put things away was enjoyable. I wish the daughter Katriel was around though, her humor and wonderful personality are greatly missed. Thanks good people for another episode of TTWT video.

[@brentbrown8393]

I go to the french fry video when I need to be cheered up. :-)

[@Will-tm5bj]

What a great idea to have pallets containing respective projects

[@PastorDavidFranklin]

Always interesting to see your projects Tim and Christy! Great start to a nicely organized shed. I'm sure it will turn out well!

[@lanceharsh7025]

Great thumb for pulling things out of the ground.

[@martineastburn3679]

Nice dumpster - we have one the same size for our grass and tree farm. Seems like they like it most here! Stir stuff - yep in progress. Move tools from shop to work room - 1200 feet away... Draw books from books cases and find out there isn't a place to put them back !

[@peterkober6758]

Tim Christi thanks now feeling guilty my building need a lot of organizing God Bless All PaK

[@floydferguson5366]

Great video!

[@TheVze23sqf]

Lots of toys there Tim. 👍👍👍

[@fender5247]

Great video and yes I do remember the Dixon lawnmower

[@rydplrs71]

Another great video. I have found it much easier to put small pallets on top of larger ones for storage on racks like that. I don’t find it that difficult to line up the small ones, but sometimes the next guy has issues getting them back down.

[@drafthis4914]

I have a dixon Kodiak ZTR Im still mowing with and love it

[@MyTechWebTV]

My Dad and I both have Dixon Commercial mowers. He has a 54" and I have a 60". They are both semi-retired as we both have newer commercial mowers, however, they both still run and mow!

[@tomoaktree4951]

Hi Tim, I have pallet racking coming early next week. Come out to Northern Illinois and You and Christy can help me load it up! Looks great so far!

[@katoranger]

I am still using a dixon 501 like shown in the picture. Also going to pick up my new Kioti tractor tomorrow.

[@katoranger]

It is the Super Equipped CK3510SE.

[@waltermattson5566]

Nice cleanup job.

[@semco72057]

While in the Air Force I got to work with and operate both the regular forklifts and the Adverse terrain forklifts and knew how to operate them both correctly for lifting cargo which we loaded on aircraft. The tractors can do some of the work of a forklift, but it can't do all that a forklift can do. The forks which can be put on the tractors helps depending on the lift capacity of the tractor is and how high they can lift cargo. I worked with cargo loaders in the Air Force which could lift even more at one time than the forklift and we used certain ones to load cargo on all military and civilian cargo aircraft with no problem.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Good stuff! Thx!

[@lcee6592]

Lifting that entire work bench/shelf is an excellent reminder to build or buy one that can be moved with pallet forks. Sure beats unloading all the stuff, shove and drag the bench where you want it, then deal with putting all stuff back in it! Pick and go, set it and forget it. 👍

[@stanleybaker1520]

He who maketh the mess cleanth it up. 😀😀

[@mikehornsby599]

Great job enjoyed that

[@majenness]

Great video.... always enjoy them. appears you may have to wait a couple of weeks for your new fork lift!!!

[@cathyroe3799]

I have a Dixon DTR bought in 45601. Love it.

[@texes24]

I had a dixon for several years as a garbage mower. Used a JD 345 for main cutting now using a 2305 with 60D .

[@Chris_In_Texas]

I remember riding a Dixon ZTR in a parade in Kansas, it was for a dealer who entered in to show equipment. Was fun zipping all around going in circles down the main street in town.

[@SLCFarms]

I remember Dixon mowers. I wish they made a thumb like that for my full size backhoe it would make a lot of jobs better. Thanks for sharing.

[@patrickjoy9551]

There used to be a Dixon manufacture plant about thirty miles from my house in Kansas. It was right next to a John Deere plant. In Coffeyville, Ks. We still see them Dixons all over the place around here. They were good mowers in their day.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

There is another comment a bit after yours from a guy who worked at that Deere plant. 'Rex'

[@doogals]

I remember Dixon. Always wanted one. That was the first zero turn I had ever seen.

[@dpd16790]

you gotta paint the wall in the back in the pattern of the shadows the pallet shelving casts on the wall.. lol that looks awesome...

[@E_R_I_K]

No new forklift Tim, Christy still needs that new oven!

[@rydplrs71]

E R I K That sounds like a good opportunity for a quid pro quo

[@koltonwagner8670]

We used to have a Dixon just like that and now have a 2005 commercial Dixon mower and it is very worth it!

[@jddriver9565]

loved the moment at 10:59 with the big and small Johnny working together!:)

[@gregnewlin1074]

Look for a Hyster S40XL forklift. Great little trucks and easy to maneuver it tight quarters.

[@davidharris6581]

The thing about used fork lifts is they are a good solid investment. The resale value on them is great. Even better than tractors. Someone is always looking for one and if you are a savvy consumer, especially if you find a cash strapped seller, they will bring as much or more than what you have in them.

[@kencotton4645]

Would it be possible to build a lean-to style shed on one side of the storage building? If it is deep enough, with enclosed ends and has a concrete pad, it makes nice dry storage for 3pt implements like the bush-hog and when you need that piece of equipment you can just back up to it and go without moving other things around.

[@wingersww]

Tim, where did you get your pallet racks? Your setup looks like what I could use. I'm about to the point I could utilize some in my barn and recall you mentioning in another video that you had got yours used, at fair prices, from a source not too far away from our area.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Sent photo to your fb.

[@chrisparenti2461]

The secret to a clean shed.......build another one. Should be cheaper than the forklift 😎

[@jamesdrummond276]

Great video

[@liffy8333]

Tim, watching this video and noticing the new forward leaning ROPS I was wondering if you could show the correct positions its designed for. The manual doesn't address that very well.

[@aisejongsma3042]

Have you ever seen a magnatrac they are awesome so powerfull can you look for it and get a demo or a testdrive or something

[@brandongoldhammer758]

I definitely remember Dixon mowers!!

[@zebmueller290]

You ever thought about moving light materials like that mulch by bumping it into the back of Alli. My dad and I have done it with top soil. Works pretty good.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Need a way to make the bed wider on Allie. It can't handle the bucket width. ...but honestly, forgot about that idea on that particular day!

[@bgood424]

If only the finance committee would let Tim build a bigger shed, then he’d have plenty of room for toys! 😉 y’all have a great looking place and as always I enjoy your videos! Keep up the great work and God Bless!

[@ngnmech]

The problem with a bigger shed most of the time is you find more toys to put into it.

[@photocontrol]

Pallet forks are one of the most useful attachments!

[@toddjensen1983]

Hi guys, Love your channel. I just bought a set of Pat's quick hitch attachments for my tractor. Have you ever tried these?

[@lowermichigan4437]

1)I'd love to have shelves like that. 2)I use my forks more than my bucket. Love them 3)looking forward to seeing that pto sprayer in action. I plan to buy one at some point.

[@OnePotMeals]

My Artillian forks have been my best investment

[@davidhosmer1424]

I hate to think of the number of times I looked at the freshly organized and cleaned garage and was so happy UNTIL I turned around and saw all the STUFF in the driveway. Pack it back in any where you could and now you wonder why you bothered. The pallet racks are great until you need that labor saving tool on the top rack. Well maybe I'll just flail at it by hand ( If it isn't ready at hand will you take the time for that 5 minute job that now turns into an hour ). I guess we all need Genie's bottle or a TARDIS. Take care all

[@Norseman220]

Now that I think about it I can come over from Norway and help you run all that nice equipment. ;-)

[@chex313]

How soon will the new oven be lifted by the forks??

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

Definitely need a forklift. Honestly something with rough terrain tires I think you guys would find reasons to use it, & the lift capacity would be way higher.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Family farm has one. It is incredible! Much easier to handle and more powerful than a tractor.

[@CapeAnnImages]

Do you have fork extensions? I find them handy when dealing with extra wide or hard to reach objects. When I was inspecting exotic metal sheets used in the aerospace industry I had to move 5' x 12' skids that weighed as much as 3k lbs. Here's a tip You can use the forks as a make shift crane. Instead of looping a chain or strap around the fork which could slip drill a hole near the end of the fork where you can install an eye bolt.

[@Chris-wp6kp]

My great grandfather has a lawnmower like that and I have a 1023e

[@OneStepHomestead]

You guys were laughing at moving the bushhog with the forks and it not being on the right end of the tractor.........but......it could be if you get the 3pt hitch pto hydrolic power unit they use for the loader mounted snowblowers and got a hydrolic motor to turn the bushhog....a guy around here bought the front mounted blower and switched all his rear impliments to front with that power unit to run everything......bushhog, finishmower, fertilizer spreader, auger (he took the whole pole off and mounted the gear head on the left side of a quick attatch plate so he can see tge tip and use loader arms to raise and lower)........seems like a nice setup.

[@bigjim5723]

holy smokes ur one half of the shed looks like a ware house for john deere-ha!! hey congrats on all...........most 90,000 subs. woo ho--way to go.!!!!!!!!!!!!! but ur holding out on showing us all the new toys-err-equipment-hehe!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yea, having trouble keeping up. Thanks for the kind words.

[@truckinchihuahuaalvieschre2494]

Will that planter fit Johnny?

[@fooddude9921]

Tim, any chance you could post the exact link to this backhoe you're using at the 15:00 mark? It appears that section of the Green Parts Store doesn't have any pictures and has everything divided into booms and buckets. Or could you tell us the model numbers for each (I don't see 270B listed anywhere)? TIA! BTW your friend has a terrific laugh right at 18:25-26 mark - could be straight out of a western movie ;-).

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Http://Greenpartstore.com/TTWT You’ll see it in my list of recommended products. The same exact thumb fits 260b,270b, and 370b hoes.

[@ibwaldo]

Great video as always, but I do have a question on your hydraulic thumb. I know it works off of the bucket curl/dump function and that you can close the valve to lock it in the storage position. My question is can you close the valve to lock it in place while it’s in a good convenient partially extended position as well? After hearing you talk about it in this video, I’m not sure that’s even necessary as you mention that fully opening it up basically resets it. Just curious if locking in a partial extended position is possible or in your opinion even necessary. I’ve become a big fan of your videos as I wait on my 2038R I ordered back in July to show up mid November. Unfortunately they don’t have a date for my 270B backhoe yet.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Hmm…I’ll call them to delay so that you keep watching :-). Just kidding.

[@kenjacques1105]

Just curious what are the straps above the hinge on the ROPS?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Big tool rack accessories. Honestly cannot remember the exact name. Use code TTWT for 5% off :-) They hold tools, etc. I keep a hammer in the one on Johnny.

[@tjvaichus]

Are y’all planning on putting up a ceiling with insulation? Being such a large space that would take a lot to heat

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes.

[@denisewildfortune4058]

You made me laugh with the "I don't think that's how it goes on the tractor"!

[@dpd16790]

i wold pretty much rather a tractor like jonny 5 with forks than a fork lift... we have 3 forklifts on the farm one of em is big enough to lift the other 2 fork lifts.. we also have a 5420 with self living loader and a 5093E with a standard loader.. both have forks and even though they can't nearly lift like the fork lifts they can lift and go in the mud and other places the fork lifts just can't go.. now when we need to lift the tractors we usually use a fork lift on some hard packed dirt.. i guess everything has its place... I did once get the big fork lift stuck in the pasture before we got the loader for the tractor and the only thing that was home and big enough to get it out was the 9760 combine.. so i used it to pull out the fork lift and looked goofy pulling a little forklift with a giant combine... lol

[@bradcoddington1679]

Doug Decuir sounds like you guys need a off road forklift aka tellahandler, sky track, pettybone they are great for off road work. And you cant get them stuck because you just have to put the forks in the ground and extend the boom and push yourself out of trouble.

[@mattlappin4284]

Knew lots of people who owned dixon mowers. My buddys dad and grandfather owned the Muncie distributor in the 70s and 80s til early 90s

[@maxclement1502]

We need more Jonny 5 work. I love seeing him move

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Did you see the playground episode with loader and blade last week?

[@AnimationCPU-y2k24]

Tim, would/does the Stump Blaster work on the 1025R and would it work on the Kubota BX...thanks in advance for answering.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, have shown the stump blaster in several episodes.

[@herbertbracy8679]

Hey Tim , Hope you are having a great day. Quick question, I'm getting ready to purchase a new tractor. I have a 2014 1025R and really like it, but i'm looking at the 2025R with backhoe. I know you have used both so would like your opinon . I know there is no difference between the two tractors to speak off except the tires, which is one of the reason i like it. The sand in florida would like them . Thanks in advance for any help.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Sounds like you understand the differences pretty well.

[@martineastburn3679]

Should have a dump trailer in the shop and dump mulch into the trailer... save trips.

[@mdsneed42]

Are you going to the Louisville Farm Show this year?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes. 11am each day @ the Deere booth. Watch our recent episodes. I’ve been talking about it in nearly every recent episode!

[@Drew6709]

Tim, push for an addition to the shop. Lol. Once you get a half acre shop, you "MIGHT" have enough room to store everything. Um. Finance committee might have a few complaints about such a large shop.

[@Wolfhound.]

tim you need to grease the tracks for them forks you should be able to pull up on the lock and pick up on the fork with one hand and push it over where you want it

[@jamesscott1161]

Do you like the 5075 E. I wanted to buy the 5075E but I do my own maintenance, changing filters, etc and thought it would be difficult. Nothing was easy to get to. Your comments????

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I like it. Haven't done any maintenance on it yet. As you know, I didn't 'research' and choose this tractor. Rather, this was the size that AHW recommended for us to try. I am much happier with the 5e than I honestly thought I would be! The cab is incredibly quiet and comfortable.

[@jamesgibbons2124]

Tim, what is the c shaped green fitting on the left side of your ROP on the 1025?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Handle. Comes with the backhoe. You can buy it separately if you wish. Look at greenpartstore.com/TTWT

[@jamesgibbons2124]

@@TractorTimewithTim Many thanks and great videos - they have been very helpful to a recent purchaser of a 1026R - I think I may have reached the tipping point where I accomplish more productive work than random damage :-)

[@akbychoice]

A side shift on a normal forklift makes it much easier, not practical on a 1025 for the weight involved. Johnny Five makes that shop look small. Maybe they make a high-lift attachment for Vinny?

[@Drew6709]

The side door does open. I wondered if it was operational.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Stay tuned :-). More on that in a few weeks. ...but I had to dig it out to get it open.

[@AnimationCPU-y2k24]

I had the dixon 30" with the mechanical zero turn...no hydraulics. I could mow an acre of grass in my yard quicker than I could mow with a 60" finish mower behind a sub-compact tractor.

[@NukePooch1]

How heavy is the shipping weight of the log splitter in crate? (Another real-world fact about what the 1025R can lift...) Also, I was shocked how well that thumb did. Definitely a needed device on a backhoe...

[@richardstevens3461]

What are you going to do when you don't have Johnny 5? Guess you are buying that one... :)

[@zmann422]

Here’s a question for you Tim, with all your tractors did you upgrade your fuel supply to more or are you still with the 55gallons on hand?

[@zmann422]

And if you still have the 55 gallon drums are you thinking of up grading to bigger holding capacity?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Still using the 55 gallon drum. Need to upgrade.

[@paulfrankum]

hey Tim I was just wondering how big that shed is

[@TractorTimewithTim]

54x36

[@nathanvanfossen1391]

I didn't know you had that much stuff. So are you going to buy venny and any of the bigger jonnyies or Casey

[@1259bogs]

What is the height to the top of Johnny 5’s cab. And also the heights tor the top of Johnny 1 and 2’s ROPS?

[@royamberg9177]

The racking should be a few inches from the wall so palets fit in the middle

[@RyanSmith-kb2ch]

"Good Comment," I was going to leave the same comment- you beat me to it. LOL. We just finished putting rack's up down at the shop and we kept them 10" away from the wall.

[@royamberg9177]

@@RyanSmith-kb2ch that's about right. Give you a little room to spare for overhanging item on the pallet

[@lucascrisp4161]

Please do more organised projects in the pole barn

[@edwardstevens1442]

are the backhoes gone?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Casey is at a trade show. Hopefully will be back soon. The Deere backhoes are outside.

[@ram64man]

Hey guys it’s been a while how is your heat pump fair , did you sort out the heating issue at the other end of the house

[@TractorTimewithTim]

geothermal working well now. Vent system working perfectly. The only problem now is that electricity is pretty expensive here ($0.11+/kwh) So I need to get some solar panels!

[@ram64man]

If your looking at going solar I highly recommend the rec solar alpha 380w I’ve just ordered my second array, but to get the best out of it if your in heavy snow area ground mount for easy clearing , but to get the best out of your system you need to add a battery as well , but your need to speak to the financial committee to off set the energy look at between 10kw-16kw array for ref my, original 5kw array generates about 23kw a day in summer but only 8-12kw in winter on average, don’t mix solar hour with power output all the time, a solar hour is peak output window

[@ram64man]

Also have a look to see if your state/energy provider does net metering

[@bradcoddington1679]

@@TractorTimewithTim I was just thinking of asking how the geo was doing. You won't regret it they are awesome. 11 years on our system and virtually no maintenance what so ever other than cleaning the air filter.

[@jasonvortherms1167]

Had a Dixon mower now have a John deer

[@karrywhitmore9433]

Still using a Dixon 50 inch

[@benthelivinghuman500I]

Thats cool

[@VINCE195527]

I still have my Dixon mower.

[@retireddriver16]

I wish I had 💰for so toys like you have

[@mrackerm5879]

I have Artillian forks - I find them more useful than the front bucket.

[@Minemac2]

You have to be really careful moving a rotary cutter with the forks like that. If the form gets under the blade when you lift up it can do some serious damage. This happened to us and it bent the whole gearbox and shaft going from the gearbox to the blades. Had to replace a lot of things to make it work again

[@michigantler5046]

cool