What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

[ctfjr]

I spent the whole morning using the box blade and grapple to clean out about 1/2 acre of woods in front of our lawn. Moved a load of big rocks out as well as downed trees and small bushes that were starting to be a real problem.
My buried camera wires are in this area and I was really careful to avoid letting the scarifiers do any damage to the pvc pipes.
Didn't help
I managed to snag a root that must have been under one of the conduits. It pulled the pipe right out of the ground and broke every wire in it It's a 100' run that needs replacing.

I give up. I am going to run the wires overhead from tree to tree. I'll keep them about 10' high with a rope carrier. Just what I don't need now, another project!

 

[Biker1mike]

Simple weekend. For maintenance :
Put valve cap on rear tire, no idea how that got lost.
Tightened the plow trip springs from loose ( snow ) to tight.

Leaf blower to push gravel to driveway edge and then pulled it back in place with the plow.
Mud laden tractor will get bath this week when the outside water is turned back on.

 

[GrumpyFarmer]

Depends on who you ask…I believe we got the winter cigar lounge under roof…however the spousal unit believes it’s a greenhouse…TBD

 

[litework]

Removed a couple of old stumps and tried out the finish mower

 

[nbryan]

I looked at the BX series but I had a JD 2320 previously at another property. That is similar to a Kubota B series. It did what I needed but sometimes barely so I wanted a size up from that for our newer place with twice the property. Oddly enough JD really doesn’t make anything comparable to the LX2610 which had the physical size I wanted and the less complex emissions. I could justify and use a bigger tractor but this’ll do what I need……it’ll just take a bit longer.

Today affirmed that I nailed getting the right tractor. Strong enough for what I need at a size that fits my property well. It’s surprisingly pretty comfortable to spend some time on. I’m sure my wife will adapt to it quickly as well

A cab would be nice but with my wooded trails and the added cost it just didn’t make sense for me. I don’t mind the heat in the summer since I spend lotsa time in the pool and I’m not on it long enough in the winter where my cold gear won’t cut it.

I think I’m gonna end up just renting a tow behind chipper this year. I’ve spent enough on tractor shenanigans recently plus have had a few decent pup vet bills as well. I figure I can rent the chipper 20 times for the cost of a WoodMaxx or Woodland Mills. I gotta ponder that purchase a bit more.

Does 20 rentals include costs to transport twice between rental shop and work site?
Will you be assured of its availability when it's needed?
Is there easy access to where you're chipping for a towed trailer? The WC68 on the back of my B2650 (your machine basically) with the feed chute folded is very maneuverable in tight bush spaces.

I'm finding also that being able to make wood chips as needed in smaller batches, because I can with the chipper always there, is easy physically and to manage the product.

IMO, it has been well worth the financial pain. And the WC68 runs like a champ on our tractors.

The potential resale value of this equipment that's kept in good condition is pretty good too, no?

 

[lakehouse_dreaming]

Pushed over a shed for the in-laws, relocated some mulch they had from having some stumps ground, then I worked on resurfacing some of road at the barn

 

[Shekkie]

Well, the first “main” path is cleared. It’s a rutted mess but the last of the logs are cut from the path. What is laying in the woods can stay there for the wildlife to use.

I’ll box blade it when it dries out. That’ll be cake.

This took me less than 6 hours total on this path for about 30 trees. I hate to think of how many days it would have taken without the tractor and grapple.

 

[B737]

Tore up a neglected driveway to make it nice again
ripped it with box blade
fine grade with box blade
smoothed with rake
set the stone with roller

 

[Shekkie]

Does 20 rentals include costs to transport twice between rental shop and work site?
Will you be assured of its availability when it's needed?
Is there easy access to where you're chipping for a towed trailer? The WC68 on the back of my B2650 (your machine basically) with the feed chute folded is very maneuverable in tight bush spaces.

I'm finding also that being able to make wood chips as needed in smaller batches, because I can with the chipper always there, is easy physically and to manage the product.

IMO, it has been well worth the financial pain. And the WC68 runs like a champ on our tractors.

The potential resale value of this equipment that's kept in good condition is pretty good too, no?

Oh, I get it and I would certainly rather buy BUT I simply don’t think it is the right move just now considering how much I have spent recently with the tractor and grapple purchase. The grapple was easy to justify since I’ll need it over a long period of time and I don’t think rental is even an option. For the wood chipper I can stack a huge branch pile, rent the chipper and knock out that project in a weekend. Having my own would be preferred but probably not the smart financial move for me at the moment…..that’s all.

Also know that making smart decisions is not my strong suit so who knows?

 

[MOOTS]

Moved a golf cart and some pallets with the new EA forks. Tree in the background is on the list.

 

[ctfjr]

I also did long overdue driveway work. There was a 100' section that wasn't pitched and every winter it turned into an ice rink, every spring into a mud bath.
I wanted it pitched towards the woods side. That meant I had to take it down about 8-10 inches on that side.

I used the box blade scarifiers to rip things up first. Then the back blade to move the material away from the edge. The bucket moved this extra material where fill was needed.

The top n tilt were awesome! I had the scarifiers tilted down to get serious ripping without filling the box with material. The tilt angle for both implements was easily changed during the process.

Three hours well spent. Need half a load of 3/4 crushed stone to trim things out.

 

[MOOTS]

Got a crash course in bevel gear cases at work today.

 

[RMS]

I worked on making a carry all/ballast box. There were a bunch of concrete blocks (61 lbs each) on the property when we bought it last year so I incorporated 8 of tthem in the carry all. The overall dimension is 48x32. Between the blocks,frame and wood, I should have plenty of ballast along with the filled tires. Tomorrow I will figure out how I want to handle the back side and possibly add a shelf on the end next to the tractor. Seeing how if I just look at wood and it splits, I'm pretty pleased with how this is coming out.

 

[michigander]

I worked on making a carry all/ballast box. There were a bunch of concrete blocks (61 lbs each) on the property when we bought it last year so I incorporated 8 of tthem in the carry all. The overall dimension is 48x32. Between the blocks,frame and wood, I should have plenty of ballast along with the filled tires. Tomorrow I will figure out how I want to handle the back side and possibly add a shelf on the end next to the tractor. Seeing how if I just look at wood and it splits, I'm pretty pleased with how this is coming out.

I'm having trouble seeing anything but the really nice wide open workshop/ garage That is nice high ceiling looks like

 

[RMS]

I'm having trouble seeing anything but the really nice wide open workshop/ garage That is nice high ceiling looks like

The barn is 40x60 and yes the rafters are high. No problems hitting the doors or hitting rafters when using the forks to place things on shelves. We just bought the place last summer so I am still figuring out how to store stuff.

 

[dirtydeed]

anyone want to guess where I was today?

Ok, maybe a couple of helpful hints:

the trencher worked ok....until it didn't. what a POS.

Like KISS say's...now it get's rough!

That gem was the size of a small car...ain't no way the BH77 was getting that out. And yes, I did hit a tomb, but I don't think I disturbed the occupant.

and one more of the bucket brigade passing screenings over the fence...oh what fun for all. Will be back tomorrow to finish it. Water line install for a hand washing station.

 

[B737]

wow what a job!! ^^^^^

 

[dirtydeed]

wow what a job!! ^^^^^

I really should have my head examined..

 

[RCW]

I really should have my head examined..

Bet you didn’t disturb the neighbors……

For 30 years before COVID shutdowns, I had coffee with my buds at the diner every morning.

When everything shut down, we had coffee at a buddy’s funeral home office…. customers didn’t mind…..

 

[lynnmor]

If the people would just walk over there to wash their hands, maybe they wouldn't need their cemetery plot so soon.