Ventrac 4500 Gravel Driveway Repair Without New Rock

[@DMVTUBE]

True definition of an honest working man right here. I salute you sir.

[@jacetheqt]

James Zorb Pete for ya!

[@ron.v]

@@jacetheqt James, thanks for speaking for the rest of us. Well said!

[@woodchopper6930]

Hi Pete, man their is nothing more satisfying on KZbin channels than than a hard working, seem to be a perfectly honest and perfectionist like yourself!!! I mean you worked deligenley ok the driveway then walked it picking up oversized rock then you find a hump bout the size of a shovel and fixed it!! That's not only perfection but honest to your word. I wish you the best and hope you keep plenty of work God bless

[@GCITurf]

thank you sir...i take a lot of pride in what I do

[@woodchopper6930]

@@GCITurf From one honest perfectionist to another, I can tell that you indeed take a lot of pride in your work.

[@aaronburford5701]

Great work! Love the ventrac process! Great commentary enjoyed watching thus video!

[@kevcollupy]

Didn’t see one on the Ventrac site, but a compactor would be a nice addition to the attachment collection.

[@jaywheeler8207]

I have to give credit when it’s earned! You not only made that neglected stone driveway look outstanding when you were finished, I truly appreciate you taking the time, you’re time to video yourself learning how to use that power rake! I’ve never done a job like that I did general Lawn service and chemical’s but I believe your customers are going to be shocked when they first drive on their refurbished gravel driveway. Just a humble observation when I first noticed the exposed water culvert at the beginning of the driveway I really thought you would have had to add some extra stone to raise the entire apron of the driveway to completely cover the culvert. It actually looks as if the beginning of the driveway is wider about 2 or 3’ on each side! Outstanding job sir! Thank you again for sharing this! Jay 🦅 NYS!

[@frankbartlett3264]

I do not regret taking the time to watch this at all

[@ajjackson741]

Thank you for describing the difference between when to go forward versus backward. I have been seeking a power rake to add to my attachments and like videos like yours on the exact intricate details like what to do at roadside, level versus pull in to cover ruts etc. nice work!

[@ron.v]

It's really nice watching an honest owner review of the Ventrac. You mentioned rip rap. We had that down where I came from and the quarryman told me they were huge rocks in the hundreds of pounds size. Thanks to you showing some, I just looked it up and, sure enough, it's only 6 to 9 inches according to one construction co. You also mentioned crusher run. Ours was mixed with dust so fine that, after the first rain, it would almost turn hard as cement. Again, thanks for the great video.

[@daveeyerly7262]

Hey Pete. When I saw you explain the job in the intro I said there’s no way he’s gna get that Ventrac to do the job. WOW was I wrong!!! Ventrac is a beast but you did a masterful job operating it! (Ventrac oughta use this video as a training video). The end result is impressive! Diversification in business is key to longevity! Love the video!

[@4ujammz]

I think you did a good job on that driveway..I am new to your channel, but you seem like a honest hard working guy..Thanks

[@kansascowboy5721]

Nice job, this is one of the better videos on the Ventrac and the attachments 👍🏻

[@Doober80]

I always called it crusher run. I love that type of work. get a few loads of screenings, the water wagon, and a slick drum roller on that and it will set up like an interstate! but I understand the costs associated with that. That ventrac is a versatile beast. job well done bro! Hope you are having a great weekend!

[@GCITurf]

Toby Howard you as well Mr. Toby!

[@roddiemacleod4004]

@@GCITurfcall it crusher run in the UK aswell

[@BillCoSmith]

Love the Ventrac videos, thanks a lot. Nice to see ventrac being used for more than lawn mowing.

[@sammypresser471]

Fully agree would love to see more videos of the Ventrac at more hard work like this

[@RyanSandersGuitar]

I get that same feeling Pete. The whole excavation field really has me pulled in. Just the satisfaction of taking something crap and making it look incredible.. I don’t have the means to do this for fun.. but I’ve rented a few machines and loved doing it. I’ve said for a while now.. if I ever run into some money.. I’d love to buy a machine like yours or maybe a skid steer... and resurface driveways and grade out lawns. Nice video sir

[@GCITurf]

Ryan Sanders agreed sir

[@joshuamartin9293]

Driveway looks awesome.

[@CHOPPER030279]

Having the right equipment for the job sure makes work fun. Great machine there Mr Pete. God bless

[@pcdubya]

Nice job there, yours are the first videos I've seen of somebody actually using a Ventrac as I usually just see adds of somebody mowing on a hill or something, versatile looking machine.

[@arturocuevas4306]

watching you from Puerto Rico, love your land and your Ventrac... I have 7 acres flat and planning to buy a Ventrac

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Good job . Hell of a machine

[@jefflh74]

Good video. Glad to see someone take pride in their work. I run a motor grader at my place of employment and finishing driveways isn’t an easy task. I’ve been thinking about purchasing a Ventrac or skid loader to perform certain tasks like this and make a little money on the side.

[@wh8085]

Have you priced them ?

[@jacetheqt]

Hell of a Machine you got there Pete! I love the videos keep er up!

[@benharrison1069]

Nice job, Pete! I wish you had shot the drop off from the roadway to the beginning of the driveway and shown us the before and after of that area and shown us how you were able to smooth that out. From the looks of the rest of the driveway I'm sure the owner will be impressed with your work. Thanks for sharing, Pete.

[@GCITurf]

Ben Harrison hey Ben! It was pretty cool because later that day this guys UPS driver left him a cool note talking about the driveway. 😎

[@richardnettles7481]

A true professional with the passion to match

[@barryb777]

An honest days work!!! “Butter-Smooth”!

[@mathewpennington7049]

That's friggn sweet man! I have a 850 gravel drive and it definitely need to be refinished. I need me a ventrac for sure.

[@jimmckillip7975]

You are really good at making a drive way look so smooth

[@MrZipperhead16]

Never saw a Ventrac work before and I'm impressed with what a small machine did. Did that work for years with a grading beam on a backhoe and you did just as well. Probably took longer but still a good job.

[@GCITurf]

THANK YOU FRIEND

[@macylandscapingretired]

Great job Pete! That Ventrac is so versatile.

[@stacywilliams6837]

I like your explanation and your attention to the end product.

[@chriscrosslawncare1604]

There’s something about watching that metamorphosis in a driveway. Right now I use a land plane/tractor setup but sure would like a Ventrac someday. Good video!

[@OldNorthStateJunkRemovalLLC]

Awesome video Pete. Love the Ventrac, so versatile. One day it will be part of my arsenal. But in the meantime keep'em coming. Your family is in my prayers.

[@paulwallace8527]

that Ventrac is a little beast,great work mate

[@bobzilla6618]

Wow Pete! It looks 100% better than it did before. It looks like it was pretty hard on you machine too.

[@Ptcountyfarmer]

Love it. Hope it becomes a good addition to your business. God bless🤟

[@jdotson41041]

fantastic job with a fantastic machine sir! I love doing big work with such a small machine, that really gets me excited! Human ingenuity!

[@Simplysick408]

This job was "Butter Smooth", great job man.

[@meagaindave2049]

No feeling like a job well done! Well done, Pete!

[@chrisrobbins5256]

Looks good Pete!!! I haven't seen a job that the Ventrac can't do!!

[@GCITurf]

Chris Robbins me either

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

Good job, good video. Looking forward to more.

[@jethroimhoff2759]

How do you go about quoting an estimate on repairing driveways? I realize there are multiple factors that have to be figured in, so where do you start?

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Great job Pete! You are living the dream !

[@GCITurf]

J's Crazy Cutz, LLC #blessed bro. I have been blessed for sure!

[@carl3241]

Looks good man!

[@formdog9861]

that ventrac is a beast it does it all swiss army knife of equipment

[@johncobb251]

Hey there Pete. Awesome job and video! Thought I saw a comment on here where somebody fessed up to being pretty doggone jealous. Keep up the great work!

[@jethroimhoff2759]

I just purchased a used 4231 Ventrac, and hopefully before long, I plan on buying the power rake. I have never seen the power rake in person, so I’m just curious to know if I should be looking at getting a landscape rake as well, Or is the power rake good to use alone?

[@brianparr2515]

Well done!

[@JBardi83]

Nice job!

[@dantac5112]

Awesome piece of equipment! How long was the driveway and how much time did u spend on it?

[@shawnmontalvo181]

Thank you for the video. We are looking to purchase a Ventrac to maintain our church grounds. We have about 10 acre that we mow, seed, fertilize as well as cleaning the driveway things like that. Would recommend a Ventrac for something like that? It seem to me be the best machine I can find. Thank you.

[@stephenborntrager1124]

Yes get a ventrac if you didn't already. You can do so much with them. Well built.

[@imacrazyguy5831]

Good bit of work on the little machine.. but there are a few concerns. You started digging up the base pit rock (3"-5) which is always the road base. Since you dug that up, pulled it to the surface and mixed it in.. there might be sections of that road that are going to quickly develop ruts and bumps sinking into that soft ground. I personally would have brought in several loads of dirty 3/4" minus/scrap and leveled that on top of everything. Sad part with gravel roads, they always need more rock and a good crown to prevent puddling.

[@brandonatchison79]

Pete, I have a demoed scheduled with the Ventrac rep here in Texas this coming week. If you don't mind me asking what did a job like this take in time and what type of income as a result? We want the edging attachment, blower like yours and the 72" finish mower deck. We do Alto of municipal mowing for our city.

[@GCITurf]

Brandon Atchison man! Get the bushhog for it it it’s rough mowing you do. Or the finish deck for other mowing. Took me about 2.5 hours 1/4 mile long and we charged the client $550.

[@brandonatchison79]

@@GCITurf yes the rough cut is a must but for us also. We have a 30-40 degree slope we have to mow, been subcontracting to the golf course..... They have two Ventracs

[@bigbasslakeKaten]

@@GCITurf That seems way inexpensive for 2.5 hr of work with that. Do you charge by the hour or per job?

[@MNJay1]

If I could ask, about how long did it take to do this job? Start to finish. The reason I ask is, my boss does driveway repair. Sometimes they (customer) requests different material. No getting around fuel savings there. Sometimes they just want pothole repair. Sometimes they just want it built up higher. If one machine with 3 attachments takes a little longer, but saves fuel and material costs, it seems feasible. Watching this machine work, I am convinced my boss would readily appreciated the versatility and capabilities of it. For the first time using the attachment or machine, you did an excellent job. I would have no complaints at the quality.

[@GCITurf]

Good comment...I can say after using the Ventrac for almost 6 months now the versatility is incredible. It is a MAJOR time/money saver being able to have ONE machine that does multiple projects. Hope this helps

[@Eagles0690]

It tickles me too. 😂☺️. I love that kind of work.

[@cwolf8841]

Can the rake be reversed? Cheers.

[@Rick-se5qm]

Nice work Pete! My driveway is similar to this. I found the gravel has to be compacted otherwise delivery trucks and heavy rain will tear it up. After grading I surface with a ride on vibratory roller, about the size of your Ventrac. I'm curious about your customers feedback. Butter smooth is subject to interpretation.

[@GCITurf]

Rick Ciotti butter smooth in my sight is being able to roll a basketball across it without the ball bouncing. It’s pretty slick for sure. I did take the Ventrac after I finished and rode up and down the driveway to pack it in some

[@dylan8285]

yeah those large rocks are used as base usually when the road is very muddy during construction of house to keep equipment from sinking

[@GCITurf]

Dylan now that you say that I think this guy mentioned that it used to be an old farm road

[@davidandcarolh]

Damn fine job!

[@wh8085]

Good stuff , nice job ! You've got some nice equipment. I looked at Ventrac when I first got into lawn work, it was more than my budget allowed for ! 8 ) New Sub !

[@rodneyhunt]

Hey Pete great video. Do you charge by the square foot or do you just bid it out after you look it over? Would love to here how you charge these type jobs. Thanks!

[@TheLawnGuardian]

That tractor never ceases to impress me. Well done on this job, Pete. Looks way way better. Do you ever have to replace the teeth on the power rake? Seems like jobs like this would really wear those things down.

[@PreciseAssemblies]

I was thinking the same about the teeth.

[@GCITurf]

The Lawn Guardian yes sir. They last a very long time but would need replacing at some point

[@profiremedic3503]

Pete, how long did this take you start to finish and how do you charge? By the job or by the hour?

[@james-jl2ej]

THIS VIDEO WAS UPLOADED ON MY BIRTHDAY!!!

[@GCITurf]

james 123 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRO!!!

[@james-jl2ej]

@@GCITurf thank you!

[@tangousa2426]

Nice Ventrac, i want one Pete how much it cost me to get one .

[@GCITurf]

T Nguyen Check with your local dealer I think that’s your best way to get pricing

[@REALBADMANSAMBO]

Looking great 👌 How much time did with the machine?

[@GCITurf]

REALBADMANSAMBO sound 2.5 hours start to finish if I take out the video time. 1/4 mile long.

[@revd6239]

Niceeeee work!!!!!

[@acfuller86]

Pete, do you charge hourly or by the job for driveway work? New ventrac owner ✊🏼

[@19TL85]

Random question pete! What does GCI mean...

[@joeshmoe9940]

I wonder if tearing up the bigger rocks in the roadbed is a good idea. Maybe next time if you see you’re down to the roadbed have a couple loads of gravel tailgated in to cover. Without the roadbed of bigger rocks under the gravel, you’ll end up with dips and holes in a short while.

[@GCITurf]

Joe Shmoe I had no clue they were there until after I got well in the project. Keep in mind that the video is how to fix a driveway “without” new rock. I saved this guy a lot of money doing it this way

[@jeffbarber5412]

Is it really saving the customer money if it goes to heck quickly due to lack of gravel/ crown in the middle to prevent puddling and washouts?

[@Renny1953]

Can you tell me here what a job like that would cost?

[@engrcumins9809]

You used three attachments, right? The blower, the rake and the other was the tiller, I think. I don't think you didn't say anything about using the tiller. That's why I'm not sure that's what it was. I've been wanting a tractor. I've got a three acre plot that we built on recently. I'm thinking the VENTRAC would be the better tool for my needs. I love green lawns and I'm thinking a tractor would just tear up any grass I might be able to cultivate. I've been looking around but I'm not seeing any dealers close to me that actually have inventory of VENTRAC. Thanks for the demonstration.

[@GCITurf]

Wayne Cummings hey friend. That’s a power rake I used in the video.

[@engrcumins9809]

Okay, interesting. Thank you.

[@flxpropertyservices7190]

@@engrcumins9809 the Ventrac Power Rake is also known as a harley rake usually attached to a skid steer.

[@lawncommander]

Might want to try a land plan for the 3point hitch

[@mikebreazeale2563]

Great video Pete! I am still looking for one of your hats. How do or can I buy one?? Thanks for sharing...

[@GCITurf]

here ya go friend www.gciturfacademy.com/gci-swag/

[@Lawnvolution]

Bad to the bone! Awesome!👍

[@JanoyCresva]

How did you bill him? Be honest, the estimate included rock delivery huh? Or did you say if you needed to order rock you'd charge him more? Hope you did the right thing.

[@anatoliydariy2261]

Janoy Cresva if he charged to get the job done right and he did the job right then he's in the clear.

[@JanoyCresva]

@@anatoliydariy2261 Not true. He mentioned "getting out of" getting some rock. Makes me think he itemized that on the bill. Very rarely will a contractor say "I'll come back and ask for more money if we need more material. " If the customer pays for rock then they should get rock. If a plumber says that you need all new parts in your toilet to fix it, but he ends up just changing one part its NOT ok to still charge the customer for all the parts. Nobody pays for work like "Heres a bunch of money, just fix it!" Any decent contractor will itemize on the bill what they did and what the customer paid for. For the same reason that a contractor wouldnt go buy some rock out of his pocket. You cant just add a bunch of extra money "just in case" you need something but then just keep it if you dont.

[@MrBest-mr2my]

How are you estimateing jobs like this

[@GCITurf]

I ALWAYS do an "estimate" We never give anyone a set price unless it's a client wanting the lawn care program

[@paulnicholson8524]

Perfect

[@noelcahill6707]

Great video mate I'm not a fan of the belt drive on the tractor it really should be a pto drive on it

[@heartland96a]

Ventrac uses a belt so its the weak link , that you can replace it without tools in a minute or two if needed rather than a sheer bolt or possible gear box or stove shaft repair , or even a slip clutch which eventually wears out . So far only dirt monkey smoked a belt and they really pushed the rough cut mower thru 6 or 7 foot growth a steep slope and stumps to do it , new belt back at it ,finished the job belt was fine

[@stevenbrown6782]

gm Pete.....man big boys toyz....just like a tonka truck when are lil dudes

[@smithbeee]

Hey Pete! Nice video. What camera/lens/mic are you using in this video?

[@GCITurf]

smithbeee GoPro 7 black and my dji phantom 4 pro drone

[@smithbeee]

@@GCITurf Thanks buddy! Your video quality looks good and the audio sounds good too.

[@martinjaimes594]

Nice Video effects.

[@simracr94]

Mint! 👌

[@keithdunlap2701]

Taking all the "Crown" out of that driveway is gonna cause more problems than they had to begin with in the long run, It will have no run-off, causing water to stand ,and or washout in several different places don't ya think ??

[@ron.v]

Are you sure? I was pretty certain I saw the curve of the crown toward the end of his video. Maybe it just looked like he removed the crown because of the angle of the camera. I know how difficult it is to show a 3 dimensional grade in a 2-D video.

[@fourbypete]

You did a great job, but I was hoping that the property owner was there to give his impression of the job.

[@zfilmmaker]

I didn’t know Ventrac had a Harley Rake.

[@spyder3777]

lower the rubber flap on the front it will stop the gravel or dirt from going over the roller

[@mightymouse2893]

3" base traffic bond on top

[@paulnicholson8524]

Word to the wise.

[@dennisthemenance5433]

THAT AIN'T NO DRIVEWAY, PETE! ITS A DARN STREET! LONGER THAN THE ONE I LIVE ON! ROFL..

[@paulnicholson8524]

GOD BLESS

[@sportsguy2891]

I think they're called "big rocks".

[@thewhiteknight02]

Always run in reverse for finish.

[@paulnicholson8524]

How are you doing today?

[@GCITurf]

Paul Nicholson pretty good bro. About to walk out the door to church. Hope you have a great day!

[@robertgonzalez8419]

Hey brother that’s an awesome piece of equipment but I believe that, that equipment is perfect for the landscape part of your Business .to do driveways, like this job you’re doing ,I think you are well worth the investment to get a skid steer with the Harley rake it will be money well spent because you my friend are what I would say is good stock ,so you can invest into yourself because you are a good stock God bless

[@stoweman34]

Now that you pulled the base rock to the surface, his original problem is going to be worse after next winter. You should have went lighter on your rake and added more minus.

[@68shiloh]

most of the base is still down below.

[@roddiemacleod4004]

Says a man looking at a driveway on a KZbin video... You can't tell from where you are.

[@roddiemacleod4004]

EDIT.. That was meant for Stowman34.

[@dennisthemenance5433]

nO ROLLER-pACKING IT LAST? THAT WOULD GIVE IT A FINISHED LOOK AS WELL..At Least, that's what we Do! ( past 12 yrs and counting and now have a2 yrs waiting list to want our services..( We Include a Drainage-Channel to our Drieway Jobs..- most get a 1 3/4" Perferatted PVC piping)

[@myfriendpete]

Now thats IMPRESSIVE! My buddy Fred just bought one and I thought he was full of shit -- then I watched this --- WOW!

[@FredPalmerJr1]

Hey Buddy.. This Fred still wants to buy one. Then we can be buddies. LOL And you'll have another Fred full of shit.

[@thomasme9676]

I would not let him on my equipment. That power rake was not made to dig up a old road.

[@Lodberg67]

👍

[@_multiverse_]

Dirty hands, clean money.

[@paulnicholson8524]

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