I've got an SSQA conversion for my excavator and I can confirm your excavator skills will improve tremendously!!! Getting in and out of a pallet without moving the tracks involves 3 simultaneous movements (boom, stick, curl). Great addition, I love forks on an excavator! Thanks!
Thank the Lord for neighbor Doug! That double fork tractor loader lift woulda ended bad! Sweet tool dude! I had no idea that excavator could lift 5k!!! Insane!
Nice! That WILL be handy! It’s awesome to watch your business grow. Like anything as we expand and take on more workload so does our equipment. That is a good utilization of the trackhoe and much cheaper than getting either a bigger tractor or a skid steer. Keep it up Adam!
Stacking those pallets remind me of the days of being a material handler at the Dept. of Military Affairs. I'm just glad that I was moving military clothing instead of pallets of hand grenades!
That will be useful for sure. It definitely takes some skill to double-stack the full IBC totes! I'd worry about the ground underneath the bottom one becoming soft when it gets wet, and then both totes toppling over.
Adam, you have a cute child running around the yard and even adults. A double stacked ibc totes aren't stable enough to be left in the yard - in my humble opinion.
@@HometownAcres I agree. Defintely not safe. You have all that room down there. Why take the chance. If one of those totes fell on you it would definitely not be good. .
That’s a great addition to your equipment lineup Adam. I run into the same lift capacity issue with my compact tractor so I completely understand the need.
🤣that is awesome. That is sooo useful. I can see it used for anything from lifting shingles on a roof to strapping an IBC tote to it as a work bucket/platform to lift someone in the air for tree trimming. too cool having forks that are now extendable due to the reach of an excavator.
I must say Andrew and being a Excavator enthusiast that’s a awesome attachment to be honest never crossed my mine that one was excised. Outstanding 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦
How about skid shoes fabricated for push and pull? With the majority of the weight on 3 point, I think the tractor would push or pull the processor fairly easily.
I have forks for my KX040-4. I put 1/3 cord firewood bags on a pallet then chain the loops at the bottom to the back of the forks so I can lift up and dump into trailer. Very helpful and time saving.
Glad to see you got the skid steer adapter; the same one I suggested to you sometime back. I use it on my Sany 50u excavator, for my tractor forks, Igland grapple and all my other tractor implements/ attachments. Baumalight makes some quality pieces! Cheers, Carter James
hey Adam if your thinking of stacking those totes you really need timber lathes between them ,metal on metal is never a good idea , a very handy tool though.
Awww man! You walked me right up to, "in order to solve my problem I'm getting a new tractor, and here it is!" But no, all you got was a new attachment. 😁
Looks like you've got it. Can you elevate that chopper to give you better access and more time between clean outs? Seems like you have to do this quite often because the outlet for the sawdust is so low to the ground! That looked pretty wobbly when you picked it up with the excavator. Off center weight. I would weld a couple fork tunes under the splitter so you can't accidentally lose it while moving it!
you should make a 3 point hitch that would go on the new part for your excavator that would make it less risk of it sliding off forks. if you dropped the prosser it would be wrecked. thank you Tom from Nebraska
Looks like a handy attachment Adam, think the bottom totes should on a firm timber base At first with the Pros and cons about compact tractors. I thought Mike Morgan struck again costing you more money!I I expected a track skid steer loader!
I get what why you’re trying the new set of forks, but wonder overall would it be more advantageous to sell the smaller tractor and upgrade to a larger tractor?
Nice new toy for sure. Don't forget the tractor was originally used to pull farm attachments and it works best for that for sure. Try a cup of coffee on the forks and move it around a bit. Nice one buddy 👍
I love the forks on the hoe I ran them for 46 yrs so I'm use to having a bucket on backwards digging, you will get use to it quickly!. And I'm amazed at your processor that's pto powered, I really like that!.
...or you could just rig up a simple DIY sawdust flume to direct those wood particles into a large sawdust bag sitting on a wood pallet then cart *that* away when full. Seems like you could try it out with some sturdy cardboard and duct tape then, once you're satisfied with it, make it nicer out of cheap poly sheet and fit it on with some self-tapping screws around that discharge hole. You can even use a big cardboard box at first instead of investing in a sawdust bag straight away. Trying out expensive toys IS a lot of fun though. 👍
I don’t consider it a downfall, I consider it a difference. I have a bobcat compact track loader and excavator, there are many situations where they are way too big and just tear up the yard, whereas my compact tractor is just perfect. I don’t mean to mince words, I just don’t consider it a negative. Thumbs up!
Yeah there has been times where the tractor was the right tool for the job. Pulling fence posts comes to mind. The excavator could pull the posts easier but would tear up the lawn. The tractor was much easier in the turf and still got the job done possibly even faster
No doubt you covered it I would’ve taken the money traded tractor in got what you needed for the long run. Lol! You drive a lot of people nuts and spend a lot of extra money. Lol
I’d like to see a video of your analytics on the ROI for all the equipment your acquiring, assuming you had to pay real $ for what you have. I know based on my own experiences but for your common viewers, it would be interesting to see how many cord need sold to pay back the investment. Chuck.
I’ve never see forks on an excavator before that’s pretty cool. I wonder what the tipping point would feel like with a bunch of weight out on the boom.
Wonder if you could transfer more logs at a time onto the processor's rack with that setup, though it may be too risky of damaging the rack. Wonder if you could get an older, larger tractor without any bells & whistles or a loader (= not too desirable so not expensive), that you could setup just to run the processor from its PTO, and possibly strong enough to pick it up and move it. Leaving the Kioti available for loader work to shift baskets and such. May be too much hassle though if it isn't easy to start.... Anyways, that attachment looks like it will certainly help with many tasks, have a good one!!
What ever you do Adam, don’t let anything happen to those “Made in Canada” decals on the five ton forks! We don’t manufacture a lot of things up here so we like to boast about it when we do. 😂
Great idea for the backhoe! That should be way cheaper than the new tractor I thought might appear in this video...LOL. A good wind storm might topple a stacked tote of wood IMHO. Just a thought. Thanks for the well-done video! Be well, be safe!
Not sure if he's going to keep stacking the totes like that, or if he just did it for the video. But NO WAY would I ever stack them like that with little kids in the family! I know they keep a good eye on Anders, but accidents do happen.
Think we are all like you... we love our sub compact but we seem to max them out easy and wish we bought one bigger ... but everything has it's limits and the new set up is a dream...
Stacking the baskets reminds me of the statement.......just because you can doesn't mean you should! They seem rather unsteady and could lead to disaster. I don't see space being an issue for you and maybe some lumber (4x4?) under the basket to get circulation and raise them off the ground would be safer and work.
That seams so sketchy, top heavy, & tippy. I would be happier with lift points at the top & chains or actual fork pockets welded to the Japa. Basically, some 3" x 5" rectangular tubing. Maybe add a level (angle) indicator on the forks. A visual reference. Could be a plum bob & a level plate with different color lines on it.
Everyone always needs a bigger tractor/machine… I work my 40 year old tractor hard. It is the same size as yours but has half the loader capacity. Its great for most things, but I max the loader out more often than I like, and if I know it won’t do it, I don’t even bother trying. I’ve never maxed the 3 point, but that Japa processor probably would.
I would think someone would buy all that sawdust….. Nice attachment. As long as you are stacking, why not get the bottom tote off the ground too; stickers or a short stem wall?
Good morning Adam, the Baumalight carriage adapter looks like a great asset and the heavier fork frame was a wise decision as well. Think of the Compact Tractor is a wheeled version of a Swiss Army Knife. Imagine having to purchase a separate asset to do each individual task, there in lies the benefit of the tractor. You have simply outgrown the capacity of the tractor. Fortunately they offer larger chassis tractors which would still be capable of utilizing the accessories you have, but would better serve your needs. Bless’ns to ya, Tedd
Comparing the tractor to the excavator is like comparing your truck to your wife's SUV. They are completely different machines. Both have their intended uses. Can you till, mow or run the splitter with the excavator?
why not get a bigger compact tractor? that unit is on the smaller side of compact tractors. on the larger side the rear 3 points lift around 3k lbs and around 2400 on the FEL.
This is the mechanic in me speaking. By stacking those tote I hope you are aware that should something happen to that excavator you will not be able to move any of your totes.
I am in need of bigger tractor for that same reason. Mine is a sub compact so real small. I have looked at the tractor you have but am leaning towards a dk because it lift another 600 lbs. frame size not a lot bigger.
Nice! Have you given any thought to making a skid-mounted car engine to power the firewood processor? Would free up the tractor. You could probably find a good engine in a wrecking yard from any number of small cars, fabricate a direct drive coupling from the flywheel, and off you go.
Also, what about using 55 gallon poly drums to collect the sawdust and chaff that you could "find a suite" for collection? Any plans on recycling or reusing this material for anything else? Your local Woodmill (if you have one) may allow you to "donate" this unwanted waste material, or possibly pay you for it...🤔
Neil the guy that put your dog fence in you should reach out to him and ask him how he turbo charged his hydraulics it’s probably a lot cheaper than buying that piece that you put on your excavator I bet you could get another eight or 900 pounds out of it
Any thoughts/opinions on having Doug assist you with setting up a "stand alone" 3-4 Cylinder Diesel/Gas engine for the Firewood Processor? And also maybe consider placing it on a Trailer (entire unit) for mobility...
Cost of the bracket plus the forks wouldn't justify the cost. Dump the little tractor & upgrade to a decent size one or buy a skidsteer or telehandler like an Avant to do the forklift stuff. The excavator is not the right tool for lifting IBC's
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I've got an SSQA conversion for my excavator and I can confirm your excavator skills will improve tremendously!!! Getting in and out of a pallet without moving the tracks involves 3 simultaneous movements (boom, stick, curl). Great addition, I love forks on an excavator! Thanks!
the autumnal colour of the trees and your smart home made a wonderful background
Thank the Lord for neighbor Doug! That double fork tractor loader lift woulda ended bad! Sweet tool dude! I had no idea that excavator could lift 5k!!! Insane!
Nice! That WILL be handy! It’s awesome to watch your business grow. Like anything as we expand and take on more workload so does our equipment. That is a good utilization of the trackhoe and much cheaper than getting either a bigger tractor or a skid steer. Keep it up Adam!
Stacking those pallets remind me of the days of being a material handler at the Dept. of Military Affairs. I'm just glad that I was moving military clothing instead of pallets of hand grenades!
Looks like welding a couple of fork tubes on the bottom of that firewood machine would be a cheap safety fix. Good video!😀
That will be useful for sure. It definitely takes some skill to double-stack the full IBC totes! I'd worry about the ground underneath the bottom one becoming soft when it gets wet, and then both totes toppling over.
That is a very good thought I hadn’t considered. When the ground gets soft that could definitely be an issue
The worst part about that attachment is it won’t fit on my machine. The best part about that attachment is it won’t fit on my machine.😂
A skid steer with forks makes this nothing more than a neat idea lol
Adam, you have a cute child running around the yard and even adults.
A double stacked ibc totes aren't stable enough to be left in the yard - in my humble opinion.
The firewood yard is nowhere near the house. The wife and kids don’t ever go down there unless I’m there
@@HometownAcres I agree. Defintely not safe. You have all that room down there. Why take the chance. If one of those totes fell on you it would definitely not be good.
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Thats a great attachment. Id like to see you lift the kioti with that thing
That’s a great addition to your equipment lineup Adam. I run into the same lift capacity issue with my compact tractor so I completely understand the need.
Congrats, those two items are going to be a large improvement in your operation :-))
🤣that is awesome. That is sooo useful. I can see it used for anything from lifting shingles on a roof to strapping an IBC tote to it as a work bucket/platform to lift someone in the air for tree trimming. too cool having forks that are now extendable due to the reach of an excavator.
I must say Andrew and being a Excavator enthusiast that’s a awesome attachment to be honest never crossed my mine that one was excised. Outstanding 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦
I need to look at this for my Kubota KX 40. Opens up whole lot of possibilities to use lots of skidsteer attachments
How about skid shoes fabricated for push and pull? With the majority of the weight on 3 point, I think the tractor would push or pull the processor fairly easily.
I have forks for my KX040-4. I put 1/3 cord firewood bags on a pallet then chain the loops at the bottom to the back of the forks so I can lift up and dump into trailer. Very helpful and time saving.
Nothing better than one long ad hopefully they paid you lots of money for a 12 minute ad
Haters gonna hate
Glad to see you got the skid steer adapter; the same one I suggested to you sometime back. I use it on my Sany 50u excavator, for my tractor forks, Igland grapple and all my other tractor implements/ attachments.
Baumalight makes some quality pieces!
Cheers,
Carter James
hey Adam if your thinking of stacking those totes you really need timber lathes between them ,metal on metal is never a good idea , a very handy tool though.
That’s a really great setup Adam. Thanks for showing the setup.
Enjoy watching you learn.
Awww man! You walked me right up to, "in order to solve my problem I'm getting a new tractor, and here it is!" But no, all you got was a new attachment. 😁
That is cool I want to see a grapple mounted on that baby👍
Looks like you've got it. Can you elevate that chopper to give you better access and more time between clean outs? Seems like you have to do this quite often because the outlet for the sawdust is so low to the ground!
That looked pretty wobbly when you picked it up with the excavator. Off center weight. I would weld a couple fork tunes under the splitter so you can't accidentally lose it while moving it!
Would switching a pair of the hydraulic hoses around change the curl/dump controls to wok more intuitively?
That was my thought too. A pair of quick couplers would make it relatively quick and easy.
you should make a 3 point hitch that would go on the new part for your excavator that would make it less risk of it sliding off forks. if you dropped the prosser it would be wrecked. thank you Tom from Nebraska
Now all you need is a articulating knuckle for the excavator to make loading and unloading logs a lot easier
If you save that sawdust you could get a small pellet press and make your own wood pellets.
Looks like a handy attachment Adam, think the bottom totes should on a firm timber base At first with the Pros and cons about compact tractors. I thought Mike Morgan struck again costing you more money!I I expected a track skid steer loader!
I get what why you’re trying the new set of forks, but wonder overall would it be more advantageous to sell the smaller tractor and upgrade to a larger tractor?
I would put some railroad ties under the IBC totes to get better airflow for the bottom layers.
Hey Adam nice job! Just thought a piece of 3/4 plywood between the stacks would make it more stable.
Very nice useful attachment Adam.
How many manufacturers wish they had thought of that?
Nice new toy for sure. Don't forget the tractor was originally used to pull farm attachments and it works best for that for sure. Try a cup of coffee on the forks and move it around a bit. Nice one buddy 👍
Adam that is slick… I’ve seen them in a few videos. Never thought too much about how challenging the controls would be. But, now it is obvious!!
That'll make dumping firewood baskets in the dump trailer really easy. Secure the basket to the adapter and curl in.
Awwsome not to have to unhook the tractor to load the logs for the processer.
that's no revelations, different tools for different jobs, why is this such a amazing realization????
I’ve seen some gimmicky attachments but this one takes the cake lol.
Nice Adam. Maybe you could get neighbor Doug to weld up some fork pockets for your processor. Todd at GSW.
I love the forks on the hoe I ran them for 46 yrs so I'm use to having a bucket on backwards digging, you will get use to it quickly!. And I'm amazed at your processor that's pto powered, I really like that!.
...or you could just rig up a simple DIY sawdust flume to direct those wood particles into a large sawdust bag sitting on a wood pallet then cart *that* away when full. Seems like you could try it out with some sturdy cardboard and duct tape then, once you're satisfied with it, make it nicer out of cheap poly sheet and fit it on with some self-tapping screws around that discharge hole. You can even use a big cardboard box at first instead of investing in a sawdust bag straight away. Trying out expensive toys IS a lot of fun though. 👍
Thank you for buying a Canadian product!
I don’t consider it a downfall, I consider it a difference. I have a bobcat compact track loader and excavator, there are many situations where they are way too big and just tear up the yard, whereas my compact tractor is just perfect. I don’t mean to mince words, I just don’t consider it a negative. Thumbs up!
Yeah there has been times where the tractor was the right tool for the job. Pulling fence posts comes to mind. The excavator could pull the posts easier but would tear up the lawn. The tractor was much easier in the turf and still got the job done possibly even faster
Nice setup
In my opinion tractors are made for a maintenance. Of a property.. Skidsteers And excavators are made for construction of property.
No doubt you covered it I would’ve taken the money traded tractor in got what you needed for the long run. Lol! You drive a lot of people nuts and spend a lot of extra money. Lol
You can get a pelletizer for like a thousand bucks and you can make wood pellets out of your sawdust and some small scraps
I’d like to see a video of your analytics on the ROI for all the equipment your acquiring, assuming you had to pay real $ for what you have. I know based on my own experiences but for your common viewers, it would be interesting to see how many cord need sold to pay back the investment.
Chuck.
That is a sweet attachment! Nice work!
Could you get a second hand tractor, probably a good investment?
I’ve never see forks on an excavator before that’s pretty cool. I wonder what the tipping point would feel like with a bunch of weight out on the boom.
Wonder if you could transfer more logs at a time onto the processor's rack with that setup, though it may be too risky of damaging the rack. Wonder if you could get an older, larger tractor without any bells & whistles or a loader (= not too desirable so not expensive), that you could setup just to run the processor from its PTO, and possibly strong enough to pick it up and move it. Leaving the Kioti available for loader work to shift baskets and such. May be too much hassle though if it isn't easy to start.... Anyways, that attachment looks like it will certainly help with many tasks, have a good one!!
I'll take skid steer over a tractor like that anytime of the week.
Yeah But the second mouse gets the cheese.
Horses for courses. As you say, nothing wrong with the tractor, your needs have changed.
Nice attachment though for the excavator.
What ever you do Adam, don’t let anything happen to those “Made in Canada” decals on the five ton forks!
We don’t manufacture a lot of things up here so we like to boast about it when we do. 😂
Great idea for the backhoe! That should be way cheaper than the new tractor I thought might appear in this video...LOL. A good wind storm might topple a stacked tote of wood IMHO. Just a thought. Thanks for the well-done video! Be well, be safe!
Not sure if he's going to keep stacking the totes like that, or if he just did it for the video. But NO WAY would I ever stack them like that with little kids in the family! I know they keep a good eye on Anders, but accidents do happen.
I would add a big leveling bubble like for an RV that you can see
Could the forks on the excavator work to dump a tote into the dump trailer?
You could get some heavy pallets or build them to put the bottom totes on to dry the bottom layers
Think we are all like you... we love our sub compact but we seem to max them out easy and wish we bought one bigger ... but everything has it's limits and the new set up is a dream...
They also make a Skid steer quick attach adapter to 3 point. Might be more stable for moving the processor.
I would be afraid of the top bin falling. Make sure your kids don't play around (or climb) on them.
Stacking the baskets reminds me of the statement.......just because you can doesn't mean you should! They seem rather unsteady and could lead to disaster. I don't see space being an issue for you and maybe some lumber (4x4?) under the basket to get circulation and raise them off the ground would be safer and work.
That seams so sketchy, top heavy, & tippy. I would be happier with lift points at the top & chains or actual fork pockets welded to the Japa. Basically, some 3" x 5" rectangular tubing.
Maybe add a level (angle) indicator on the forks. A visual reference. Could be a plum bob & a level plate with different color lines on it.
Not sure if you've ever consider it, but have you weighed up whether a sawdust pellet maker is worthwhile?
Hey Adam! Will you be able to empty the ibc totes into a trailer with that attachment? That would be awesome.
Congratulations!! Thank God for that equipment, right??!! 👍❤️
Everyone always needs a bigger tractor/machine… I work my 40 year old tractor hard. It is the same size as yours but has half the loader capacity. Its great for most things, but I max the loader out more often than I like, and if I know it won’t do it, I don’t even bother trying. I’ve never maxed the 3 point, but that Japa processor probably would.
Aw shit, now I need one of these....
Humm .... I see a Skid Stear in the near future ......
I would think someone would buy all that sawdust….. Nice attachment. As long as you are stacking, why not get the bottom tote off the ground too; stickers or a short stem wall?
Nice setup for your mini
I would put fork loops on the processer, less chance of tipping.
Nice addition for your wood yard, how is the Pond coming?
Good morning Adam, the Baumalight carriage adapter looks like a great asset and the heavier fork frame was a wise decision as well.
Think of the Compact Tractor is a wheeled version of a Swiss Army Knife. Imagine having to purchase a separate asset to do each individual task, there in lies the benefit of the tractor.
You have simply outgrown the capacity of the tractor. Fortunately they offer larger chassis tractors which would still be capable of utilizing the accessories you have, but would better serve your needs.
Bless’ns to ya, Tedd
Does the excavator have the ability to change setup controls?
Yes
Good Morning Adam, Nothing like the right equipment to get the job done, Nice setup🚜🪵🇺🇸
You just cant compare a $30k tractor to a $90k mini. They both have there place.
Comparing the tractor to the excavator is like comparing your truck to your wife's SUV. They are completely different machines. Both have their intended uses. Can you till, mow or run the splitter with the excavator?
"COOL TOOL" there Adam. Thats one Tony does not have HAHAHAHAHA..
Mike M.
why not get a bigger compact tractor? that unit is on the smaller side of compact tractors. on the larger side the rear 3 points lift around 3k lbs and around 2400 on the FEL.
would that be safe to double stack double with kids around your area? just saying!!!
This is the mechanic in me speaking. By stacking those tote I hope you are aware that should something happen to that excavator you will not be able to move any of your totes.
I need that splitter! Whats the name of it?
Het over it get a tractor big enough to do the job.
I am in need of bigger tractor for that same reason. Mine is a sub compact so real small. I have looked at the tractor you have but am leaning towards a dk because it lift another 600 lbs. frame size not a lot bigger.
Hi Adam just wondering if you could dump the firewood baskets into the trailer or someones trailer
Nice!
Nice! Have you given any thought to making a skid-mounted car engine to power the firewood processor? Would free up the tractor. You could probably find a good engine in a wrecking yard from any number of small cars, fabricate a direct drive coupling from the flywheel, and off you go.
Would need the Tranny. RPM's would be to fast. Even at Idle it would to fast.
Also, what about using 55 gallon poly drums to collect the sawdust and chaff that you could "find a suite" for collection?
Any plans on recycling or reusing this material for anything else?
Your local Woodmill (if you have one) may allow you to "donate" this unwanted waste material, or possibly pay you for it...🤔
Neil the guy that put your dog fence in you should reach out to him and ask him how he turbo charged his hydraulics it’s probably a lot cheaper than buying that piece that you put on your excavator I bet you could get another eight or 900 pounds out of it
"Kid Steer Quick Attach" -- Does that violate any child labor laws?
Any thoughts/opinions on having Doug assist you with setting up a "stand alone" 3-4 Cylinder Diesel/Gas engine for the Firewood Processor?
And also maybe consider placing it on a Trailer (entire unit) for mobility...
Sounds to me like you’re comparing apples to oranges🤷♂️
Cost of the bracket plus the forks wouldn't justify the cost. Dump the little tractor & upgrade to a decent size one or buy a skidsteer or telehandler like an Avant to do the forklift stuff. The excavator is not the right tool for lifting IBC's