FOOLHEADED?? Tractor Tries to Remove Muck INSIDE Pond, John Deere 5075E

[@mchristley]

Love your videos and your good nature. Brought back memories of my youth in the Blue Ridge. My grandfather drained a pond that he had dug in the 60's and it had filled to 5-6' of water depth with muck. We harvested the fish and put them in the lower pond and after a few months of drying out, he hooked up rear drag buckets on the 3 point on his 2 tractors and sat on the bank and watched us dig away. That's the easiest way to dig a pond!! he finally told us to stop digging and we rebuilt the dock. Ended up with 11' deep and the most awesome swimming hole/cattle and field irrigation ever known. Complete with a slide for life and a diving board and over 300' X 75' in size. I was having almost as much fun watching you dig as I did when I was younger!!

[@johnsullivan824]

There are a bunch of people who want to spend your money even though you have the means to do the job. It may not be the fastest way to do it, but as long as you enjoy what you are doing, don't worry about the other guy. Keep up the good work.

[@earlyriser8998]

TTWT has all of the tools to do this job

[@dennispaquette7022]

Amen 🙏 to that!

[@RobertBrothersJr-dc7nr]

Tim, I agree with you about the fun of trying to overcome the challenge of digging out your pond with the equipment that you have. So it takes a little longer to use your own equipment but the sense of accomplishment and the fun of doing it yourself far out weighs the time spent. I love doing that same thing myself. Thanks for sharing a great video and I can’t wait for the next one!

[@SteveB2601K]

When you’re all done you two can step back and say we did that. That feeling is quite satisfying.

[@charlesswhitlock]

1st time viewer here, good video. My suggestion is pretty simple, keep practicing with the loader. I saw some problems with controlling the bucket digging angle. What I do is drop the bucket down taking most of the pressure off the front tires, then rotate the bucket so the flat bottom is flat or if you need to dig deeper a shallow down angle. Don't touch the loader control unless your front tires start to get weight on them (you can carry the front tires 5 or 6 inches off the ground, you have split brakes), only rotate the bucket, if you do lower the loader, stop and reset the bucket angle. It gets easy after some practice and you will have a smoother cut without gouging and high spots. When you roll the bucket back at the edge the bucket will raise the front of the tractor and that's fine. No matter what technique you want to use, experience will be everything. The project looks fun, keep up the good work.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Welcome to our channel!

[@DaveS987]

Now these are the types of projects I started watching your channel for. Simple, no special equipment and not breaking the bank. Great job.

[@earlyriser8998]

GoodWorksTractors talks about this alot. Use the tools you have, and pay them out, vs renting alot of $$$ tools. Maybe takes a little longer but the satisfaction is much greater.

[@pioneerAv]

Your approach to this pond project has been perfectly fine. This channel is all about learning the techniques and limits of the machinery and you have shown that very well as you progressed through different attachments. It's not always about the most efficient way possible. 👍

[@iradi8fortheusa1]

The whole purpose of your channel has been to introduce your viewers to different size tractors and implements and what can be done with them. If you have the money for fuel, I think this project is perfect out of the box thinking about what can be done with the equipment and implements you showcase. I am finding this project interesting, and I can't wait to see its progression.

[@occ9867]

Looks like a fun project to me Tim. People ask me some times, "Why don't you just hire this out?", and I say, "and miss all this tractoring fun". Think we got the same ideas about fun, some folks don't.

[@bgood424]

Looking good. Would’ve been cool to get Mike/ Dirt perfect to come and do a series with y’all on the pond work. I’m not saying to let them do the work but it’s always nice to see content creators get together and get different perspectives on different jobs. But I think it’s awesome that you’ve worked through the challenge and it’s working good!

[@RCPSU4]

That would've been fun to see, or grab Jon Ritter depending on what his calendar has.

[@urbanstd1]

I agree, If the pond was built incorrectly the first time, get another opinion after you think you have it right and before it re-fills with water.

[@DirtPerfect]

Interesting to see it done with a tractor I am 100 percent on the use what you got and make it work team and that’s exactly what your doing nice work

[@ronaldbeuron3766]

Looks like you have to get the whole crew of compact tractors to help you again! Nevermind what negative people say, you do what it is best for you... and you entertain and teach us at the same time!

[@richpicone7788]

LOVE that you are keeping the pond! I remember when you bought the property.... you weren't sure if you wanted to keep it or not. I'm one who loves a water feature. These videos are fun.... 'those people' who complain about how you do it, or say you should hire someone clearly don't get what the channel is LOL

[@joshuasmith5837]

I absolutely love seeing that green machine work for its money. Those farm tractors are made for the dirty jobs. Glad it’s been put through the paces.

[@terrygroce1594]

I say it is your channel you do and show the tractors and equipment you choose. I would love to have this type project on my place to play in the dirt. Keep going with what you know and I love to watch your channel. Thanks for sharing.

[@sterlingyazzie8350]

I am amazed at how well christy and you continue to improve on the videos, drones and voice overlays. Greatly improved the viewing aspect of your videos

[@sinclairpages]

Videos like this help me figure out how to maintain my pond.

[@davidmendonca5992]

Fascinating watching you tackle the challenges and get the conquests. I grew up on tractors (field tractors) and I'm about to get a compact loader. Watching what you do with yours is inspiring and gives me insight to what I will be able to overcome and accomplish. Thank you. I see your project as a challenge and it will feel wonderful when you complete it your way. Way to go. :)

[@aaronburford5701]

Fascinating insight into this project, your strategy and minset! Love it!

[@cameronward7137]

This is what TRACTOR time w tim is all about!!! Homeowner working with his TRACTOR! Not “Tim hire someone to do some pond work time” 😂🤣 I love everything you do keep it up Tim amd christy !!!

[@kencotton4645]

I’m glad you are enjoying the work and that you have the time to move at your own pace.

[@craigv5704]

I am in agreement with you Tim...Solving the problem with the tools you have is the fun part!

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

I've never seen someone dredge a pond with a tractor before. Pretty cool.

[@jimhancock5047]

Run what you brung and hope you brung enough! Good Job!

[@FelipeColby]

I have so many questions, but happy to watch it all play out and see what you do. Very cool.

[@doughawkins7440]

Great approach to the pond issue! And the drone videography was excellent!

[@harryiv6107]

I love the way your going about this project and talking us through your thought process.

[@karlcarnevale4948]

Ask the audience how to do the job and we will quickly spend your money. Great job on using what ya brought. Thanks for sharing Tim and Christy.

[@thomassears4920]

Johnny 5 is doing a fine job. Looking good Tim

[@donmedford2563]

I am from north west Ohio. I grew up on an 80 acre farm, then I bought my own 80 acre farm. I love trees and wildlife to I planted over 70,000 trees and had 2 wetlands ponds dug. One pond was 1 1/2 acres and 9' deep in part of it. It also had a small island. The sides had a gentle slope to ENCOURAGE cattails and other marshy type plants. The other pond was 1 acre and had even shallower slopes to it. When the guy dug them for me he used a HUGE pan. He claimed and it was proven to be correct that by driving over the clay in the bottom, it compacted the clay enough that using a sheeps foot was not necessary. From my experience I highly suggest you get your pond more than 6' deep (I wanted to go 12' but he hit sand and had to pack clay back in) so the fish have enough oxygen in the water during a severe winter.

[@AngusLum]

Im impressed. This coming from a Tractor newbie. I still cant see the difference in clay and topsoil. Good luck!

[@charlesrose7212]

Great to watch you figuring things out. I didn’t know what to do. Well done! 😀

[@SoenkeBrandt]

Love your show and please dont change anything. I only have a little x738 and love john deere. I grew up on a farm in nothern germany and my parents friends had john deere tractors an di loved them ever sins. Keep up the great work and thanks very much for all your videos.

[@anthonywalls3281]

Some people they just won't understand it is more satisfying if you do it yourself and see what you have accomplished on your own.👍🚜😎

[@janskoropinski10]

Projects are projects. For people that like do accomplish their own projects, the project is not just a project but it is playing. The journey to accomplish the goal is the fun and if it takes a day or a year the enjoyment of the doing it is just more play time.

[@bad122452]

The Military used to make recruits dig holes for no apparent reason. Little Boys and Tonka Trucks and Dozers. It's just what we do. I love it.

[@marksmith8877]

Awesome job you’re moving along. I got the right piece equipment out there making a good video.

[@petenolte4192]

I don't know if you plan on making the pond deeper but if you don't I would use that top soil for the edge of the pond so it will be easier to maintain. But what do I know I'm just a truck driver. Can't wait to see what you 2 have planned for the pond

[@wingersww]

Looking forward to more videos as the pond progresses!

[@tombarnes1871]

You certainly get into some interesting projects. Plus you have the equipment to get it done!!

[@richc9890]

That's quite a project. Lots of dirt/muck moved. Good luck and be safe.

[@chillywilly3397]

Keep doin what you are doing. I always appreciate the fruits of my labor more than that of another. I appreciate a sense of accomplishment.

[@nospam3409]

You have a variety of tractors and implements, you have the time and are not in a hurry, you enjoy both the work and the challenges associated with it so go for it. It's fun to learn from your setbacks and watch your successes. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@photocontrol]

Good progress! Great to see now that the water level has been pumped out of the deeper pit, you are able to get the tractor in the pond and scoop out the muck.

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Great video. Nice sunset. Tractor is doing great. I kinda thought you’d get stuck, but ag bar tires are great.

[@Kcolby47]

I too was wondering about your long term plan for the pond. So now i can sit back, learn, and follow along as you and Christy do your magic. Blessings.

[@andrewhoggett8148]

progress is progress Tim keep up the good work mate

[@ZILAwelds]

Nice job not burying the tractor in the mud. I would hive thought a tracked excavator would have been the tool for the job

[@oilyragsgarage7200]

You're doing great, and its coming along very well. Use what you have👍.

[@dennispaquette7022]

Glad you didn’t give up!❤🙏

[@aswatson76]

The series about the pond has been my favorite on your channel so far. It’s great to see what you can do with compact and subcompact tractors.

[@toddcreech3763]

I really enjoy watching all your videos.

[@travisknutti9331]

I've been watching your show for a handful of years now. I appreciate all your work into providing honest feedback about tractors and all of the othe products you test in real time. About this job, I think it's ridiculous for anyone to think a 50 series tractor couldn't do this job. Maybe some people have unlimited incomes, and honestly a 50 series is not even in realm of reality for most. I've been in a situation my entire life where you work with what you have, and I don't own a tractor so in my case I just do the hand work. The other side of things is if I had the money to own a tractor I'd do the work myself somewhat out of habit, and mostly because I have a hard time trusting other people to get a job done right the first time. All that being said, I think your doing a bang up job on your channel and anyone who is complaining about why you don't just hire someone, don't understand the satisfaction of getting after a job that seems impossible and coming out on the other side knowing you put in the time and effort and did something that wasn't easy, but stuck it out and did it anyway.

[@mikedobson2988]

You have the right process to get it done with your equipment, stay on good ground and keep it draining to your pump.

[@clintbennetsen6392]

I think you are doing a wonderful job! Just keep at it, slowly but surely.

[@timkd5vmv583]

Good morning Tim You are doing a great job with the pond. Slow, steady and meticulous wins every time. Stay safe and God Bless. The Other Tim with Tractors

[@nealwiley9950]

1 step at a time Tim...1 step at a time....Hoover dam was not built in a day..👍👍👍👍

[@kevinschulz27]

keep up the great work it is nice to see the smaller equipment doing its fair share of work.

[@paulmartin8212]

I think you're doing a great job with the equipment you have. That would be fun. You have the time so enjoy. A little at a time makes progress.

[@craigadair128]

You may still have to hire an excavating contractor to finish your project but your little tractor is doing a great job and you're having fun so what the heck.

[@bryanforney6063]

I'm like you Tim, I'd keep trying things till I find something that works. Always nice to sit back an say I did that myself. Keep up the good work!!

[@howesithauling3858]

Awesome to see you get to use the 5e we don't get to see it that often thanks for the great video

[@jddriver9565]

as you already may know I really enjoy your videos with the 5E,thanks!:)

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Glad to see you are back. We have lots of 5e content since you stepped away.

[@jddriver9565]

@@TractorTimewithTim Thanks, yes I cant wait to watch ALL your new videos.:) (it´ll take a while though😄)

[@JimFinlayson]

I agree that it is a fun challenge and you won’t know if you made the right decision until you’re much further along on the ride.

[@jdquebedeaux]

There is nothing wrong with using the best tools you have on hand to get the job done the way you want it and having fun along the way. Thank you for the videos you both do. I always enjoy your content!

[@likemike4885]

I agree with you that playin in the dirt is fun. With all the tractors you have at your disposal, I never understood why you don't have a skid steer.

[@CapeAnnImages]

Nice work! I just re-did my pond, after 15 years it wasn't holding water. Last summer we were in a drought and I had to pump water out of a nearby brook to keep the level high enough so the fish wouldn't die. The fish are as old as the pond! To get the muck out I pumped it dry and used that water to fill a blue kiddie pool and put the fish into that then used a hand shovel ( 5' x 7' koi pond). Then I used a rubber pond liner and now the fish are happy. BTW I can't use tap water, the chemicals will kill the fish. I have a 55 gallon rain barrel plumbed to a downspout in which the overflow goes directly into the pond. Micro scale compared to your work! Best Regards, Jay

[@RCPSU4]

Bringing in the 5075E with a rear blade and the loader was a good move. Beats having to get a large bulldozer and tear up the grass. Bonus is all of the really good topsoil for the grass.

[@joesanders652]

Slow and steady my man get it done

[@waynederby4684]

The best thing about you channel is not the tractors or projects although those are fabulous. Rather it is the Biblical quotes at the end. I always look forward to those !!!!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@vanessaziobro1118]

I keep wanting Kristy to say. “I don’t think so Tim”. That was one of my favorite shows

[@jameskennerly9748]

Awesome learning as we go!!

[@randysavage8963]

Nothing like playing in the mud . LETS GET STARTED

[@bradmeacham6982]

Personally, I always called it "Tractor Seat Time Therapy". 🤠

[@stevecorley4318]

You do you and keep the videos coming. Don’t forget to use the 4wheel drive, that video still cracks me up.

[@mikeasel144]

Should have watched lets dig 18 he is the best at saving ponds

[@douglasoshiro8910]

Great work, what a challenge. I too feel like let’s see what I can do with this project.

[@bwlyon]

Tim that 5 series is just the ticket for this job. While it might be a time consuming project, the tractor therapy is worth its weight in gold. A side note on getting getting a good seal on your pond is a good clay bottom. If that fails there is one other thing that works wonders sealing a pond and that is bentonite. You can apply it before the pond fills or after. Hope that helps.

[@scottsoper]

As a little boy I played with John Deere Tractors in the sand box: This is just a bigger "sand" box!! ;-) The mind set is just a "do it yourself attitude." One uses what ever one has to do a job. Sometimes that is not the most efficient way but doing the job yourself often costs less and like this case it is just fun. Only if one cannot find a way to do the job or it has to be done faster than one can do the job: that is when you hire someone else. This pond is not in a big hurry and you have a lot of resources to try so it is likely that you will find a way to do the job.

[@travisstone3489]

I've really enjoyed watching you working on this pond with your equipment. I watched Neil do his, and thought, wow, it would be nice to have access to all that equipment. I like yours too, because it shows a totally different approach and look forward to seeing the end result.

[@Anterak123]

I agree with you about wanting to do this yourself. Happiness is a journey, not a destination....

[@mikehornsby599]

Looking good, your doing a great job, it’s Christy I worry about standing in the sun and heat .

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thank you Mike! (Christy)

[@jdfleetguy28]

Great video, looks like you’re making some good progress. I have found that the first few inches of the muck mud dirt is good fertile top soil, but much further down I have found it becomes pretty much dormant or sterile dirt. Going to be interesting to see if you run into the same sort of thing I have. Your Pond is is looking better and better. I agree 100% doing it myself and playing on my tractors is a tremendous amount of fun. Love it!

[@GrampysTractor]

From the start of this video, I can see that the pucker factor will be very high in some places. At some point I think it would be good to bring out more of your stable and give them all a try as to ability to pick muck. Great video as always.

[@user-cf9qr3ve9n]

If I had as many John Deere's and attachments as you have I would definitely be trying to do it.

[@DrewWest535]

I don't see any sweet corn standing this year where it was last year. I was looking forward to seeing your video on that. 😊

[@TractorTimewithTim]

ran out of time and energy, sorry.

[@jefflawsonqwest]

I say you do you, especially if it brings you enjoyment. However, I was thinking you might need an excavator or something more construction grade. But that was only because I was nervous you were going to get multiple machines stuck to the axles. But I like that you are treating it as a challenge, and it’s helpful to know where you’re coming from. Good luck!

[@fullers1966]

Wished I could be there to help looks like a lot of fun enjoy

[@davebeam8557]

When you dig the clay out of the bottom use it to line the sides and pack it in ,water does not travel well through clay. I dug my own pond with a kioti ck2610 took me awhile but I got it done .good luck hope it works

[@napooda846]

a local farmer 40years + ago dug two ponds with a farmall M and a kb6 grain truck the pond in woods 1day and the house was 3 days both were 21ft deepest spot woods was ¼ acre house was ½ acre. keep it going like to see this kinda stuff.

[@matthewbean9131]

Very cool I’ve been watchin ur videos for years an always wondered when y’all were goin to fix the tank up. Awesome keep up the good work. Be safe with the heat. God Bless

[@andysmith5220]

I have a suggestion. How about you invite any experienced operators to come out and all work on this project together. Great fellowship. No money exchanged. Have a great time and learn all together. Imagine several pod casters at same time. What a great video too. Maybe even all setting down for lunch showing neighbors and friends helping one another and what a great message

[@andysmith5220]

The Amish call it a barn raising. Your would be a pond raising. Alot of friends helping one another and using that great fellowship and learning together. Mabe even next generstion too

[@phild9813]

I wish I could be there to work on this project. Very interesting. I’m curious why there is so much topsoil in there to begin with? Or is it an old pond and it’s organic material from the vegetation built up over time?

[@offarkansasgridnwa84]

You are doing just fine with your current equipment. The neck will get a work out using the rear blade when smoothing it out. You can always have some extra clay brought in. Suggest increasing the side slope to keep cattails at bay since they like water depth up to about 24". Stocking the pond is fun too. Keep up the good work.

[@wademizelle3433]

Good job, I dug out our pool with 8N and box scrape a little at a time. You use what you have available. What transmission do you have? Look forward to more pond videos. Thanks

[@roybaughman306]

Tim..I don't blame you one bit..I'm 66 bad heart retired. I have a 1025r I use a rear 60"frontier grooming mower..to mow 2 acres friends say I should take easy and pay someone to mow...but I love the time on my little tractor and if I kill over ..I went doing what I love..there is only one other way I would enjoy ..but I keep G rated...when your on that tractor in my mind I'm on it too..

[@blakemyers6789]

A box blade is really good for that type of work

[@berkoskilandscaping4247]

I think you’re doing a fine job scraping out the mucky topsoil. A little bit of clay mixed in isn’t going to hurt it too bad. Once you spread it out and Harley rake it with Vinny it’ll all mix in fine. And I’m sure that’s going to be reeeeeaaaally nice topsoil and grow great grass.

[@gruntfactory1745]

Great job, this is how I fixed my pond. 👍😀

[@trcass1]

great job Tim. there will always be criticism. use what you have to get the job done. looking forward to the next pond segment