Aside from the Ventrac being impressive, It's equally impressive how fast nature starts to reclaim an area the moment humans turn their back on it - even something as pristine and kept as a golf course!
#save soil. why cut down baby trees? we need plant life to regenerate the soil that man made fertilizers destroyed…. the same soil destroyed that not even homes can be built there unless the topsoil is removed. thank god man turned their back so that nature good heal itself… think sustainably..
@@annettesadelson7560 Not trying to disrespect you and your opinion in anyway this is just my opinion. I’m all for sustainability with respecting the bush and all native animals that live there ,but the the problem is where do you live ? the same as me ,on land that once was unspoiled natural bush ( forest ) people need to live somewhere. Cheers from down under.
@@raeanker3078 thanks for sharing. the beauty of life is we all are entitled to our thoughts and opinions. no offense taken. :) im open to all conversations to bring enlightenment and pure joy of conversation. i live in a city in the US. 🥂 cheers
Probably need to watch out for the ground wasp too. I once stirred up some mowing in worst conditions. Luckily I got away from them quickly. I love mowing like that. Go Ventrac!!!!!
I like that you pay attention to the wildlife instead of just blazing through and mowing over it. They're just tryna stay alive, outdoors......where they belong.
That looked quite a bit nicer. Thanks for pointing out the snake and spider family. I don't know exactly what structure you refound but it was a good move to remember history. Nice you are learning useful maintenance on the new equipment, like the screen you cleaned so it wouldn't overheat. The overhead picture series was good. Nature was reclaiming the area. That is a remarkable amount of tree growth now.
Brad, your now the number 2 best lawn care channel on RUclips. There is another who took the number 1 spot. The new best lawn care channel on RUclips is... wait for it... April Fool"s! You're still number one lol
Another great video, Brad! The Tough Cut had no problems with the cedar and pine trees. A lot of great memories on that golf course by many I’m sure. Sad to see it has been abandoned all those years. Can’t wait to see what you get into NEXT with the VENTRAC! It sure is a fun machine to run!
8:08 - This may just be visible on my phone's screen but I love that it looks like the wheels aren't even turning! It makes the beast look even... Beastier? Anyways, thanks for this awesome video! I genuinely love this :') can't wait to see more!
I keep forgetting to record when I do stuff. I just have that drive once I get started I dont stop till its done. I'll have to slow down a bit and create more stuff. Nice video.
It is tough. Filming with multiple cameras is a real bear. I easily spent 45 minutes to an hour of the 2.5-ish hours I was here on filming/camera management.
It's a shame that so many golf courses have gone by the wayside. Especially for homeowners that bought homes near it thinking it would continually be maintained.
I’m SO glad you got the OK to do this…saving history, I applaud you! And I love that you pause to show up all the critters but how on earth did you even see the momma Wolfie?!?
This video is very interesting for me personally. I currently work for Ventrac on the tractor line.....I put in the hydraulic hoses for this beast. But the ironic thing here is, in the background is a Rayco Hydrostumper......i used to work for them a well. Great video and welcome to the Ventrac family!!!
Before any dirt is removed, call a local metal detecting club & let them have fun detecting. Silver dimes were used at one time to mark the golf balls. I'd love to watch their RUclips videos.
Watching that ventrac in action making short work of those pine trees is very interesting but getting a little tutorial on local wild life at the same time is a bonus. Thanks Brad. Needless to ask if you are happy about aquiring that little beast to your arsenal...it speaks for itself. Keep it up and stay safe man👍
EPA rules are absolutely nuts.. insanity... You know how many people heavily fertilize their lawns like crazy? A lot! so what when you buy a new house or do a renovation you have to tear up your lawn 2 feet down? I mean its positively ridiculous...
Could u show us the blades on that beast sometime? Do they need sharpening like a regular mower? Also great production quality on this one.i love the first person and serial shots.well done once again Brad!
Oh wooooow I wouldn't have thought it could take down that thick of a tree or even cut down multiple saplings like that at once! What is the max thickness of the pine you were able to take down with the Ventrac? Also, am I the only one that found the vines getting ripped off sound so so satisfying?
I see a new movie coming out- "Brad and the Beast"! I live in an apartment now, but sure miss growing up with wheat combines and pea harvesters! I wish that we had a Ventrac when I was younger; it sure looks like a great piece of machinery1 Cheers!
Now that is some serious over grown grass, I bet that the new owners will be surprised when they stop by next time to see what else they got to do lol really liking the before and after shots
Personally I liked the land the way it was. Nothing wrong with some undeveloped woodland. If I were a homeowner there I'd be happier living next to a forest than a golf course. Hell, turn it into a walking trail if it really needs any development at all.
How often does the radiator screen need cleaning? It seemed you didn't rum long until it needed cleaning. Also is transmission a hydrostatic drive or do you actual have to shift into reverse?
Depends completely on the conditions. I don't know when it does or doesn't need cleaning so took a water break and since I was at the truck decided to blow it off. Hydrostatic transmission, no shifting unless you want to switch between low and high range.
Hallo mr Brad. Quick question.... is it for the historic preservation or is it fot the fun you have. No problem stick to your storyline and the rest of uz enjoy the videos with you. Thanks for answering my previous question. Are you still cutting lawns and do pressure washing. Or is that now on the back burner. Karima South Africa
Both! I love having fun while preserving history! :D I haven't cut back my regular maintenance lawns, pressure washing is only when the calls come in for it.
It does have an option enclosure, just no AC. Since this is a compact tractor the engine offerings don't have the horsepower to run a compressor without sacrificing performance of the machine/attachments.
Aside from the Ventrac being impressive, It's equally impressive how fast nature starts to reclaim an area the moment humans turn their back on it - even something as pristine and kept as a golf course!
Even the street view of this place shows a CRAZY amount of change in just a few years.
#save soil. why cut down baby trees? we need plant life to regenerate the soil that man made fertilizers destroyed…. the same soil destroyed that not even homes can be built there unless the topsoil is removed. thank god man turned their back so that nature good heal itself… think sustainably..
Well the fertilizer helps. Lol. But very true. I personally would have left it to be reclaimed.
@@annettesadelson7560 Not trying to disrespect you and your opinion in anyway this is just my opinion. I’m all for sustainability with respecting the bush and all native animals that live there ,but the the problem is where do you live ? the same as me ,on land that once was unspoiled natural bush ( forest ) people need to live somewhere. Cheers from down under.
@@raeanker3078 thanks for sharing. the beauty of life is we all are entitled to our thoughts and opinions. no offense taken. :) im open to all conversations to bring enlightenment and pure joy of conversation.
i live in a city in the US.
🥂 cheers
I love watching that machine mow everything in it's path...it is like the Cadillac of mowers
Haha, agreed!
Probably need to watch out for the ground wasp too. I once stirred up some mowing in worst conditions. Luckily I got away from them quickly. I love mowing like that. Go Ventrac!!!!!
I could be wrong but I don't think we have many ground wasps in FL.
I like that you pay attention to the wildlife instead of just blazing through and mowing over it. They're just tryna stay alive, outdoors......where they belong.
Thank you! I tried to slow down when I saw that snake. Kind of had to herd him to the fence! :D
That looked quite a bit nicer. Thanks for pointing out the snake and spider family. I don't know exactly what structure you refound but it was a good move to remember history. Nice you are learning useful maintenance on the new equipment, like the screen you cleaned so it wouldn't overheat. The overhead picture series was good. Nature was reclaiming the area. That is a remarkable amount of tree growth now.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Brad, your now the number 2 best lawn care channel on RUclips. There is another who took the number 1 spot. The new best lawn care channel on RUclips is... wait for it...
April Fool"s! You're still number one lol
XD You had me in the first half, not gonna lie! :D
@ JonnyCrazytrain 🤣 you got me too…good one!🤣
I like how this beast just goes over the saplings like it wasn't even there! Another great test run.
they will just grow back after a while. But the mowing still looks impressive.
That is the ultimate Ventrac playground!
Minus the wildlife that wants to eat me, yes!
Another great video, Brad! The Tough Cut had no problems with the cedar and pine trees. A lot of great memories on that golf course by many I’m sure. Sad to see it has been abandoned all those years. Can’t wait to see what you get into NEXT with the VENTRAC! It sure is a fun machine to run!
Thanks so much for watching!
8:08 - This may just be visible on my phone's screen but I love that it looks like the wheels aren't even turning! It makes the beast look even... Beastier?
Anyways, thanks for this awesome video! I genuinely love this :') can't wait to see more!
I keep forgetting to record when I do stuff. I just have that drive once I get started I dont stop till its done. I'll have to slow down a bit and create more stuff. Nice video.
It is tough. Filming with multiple cameras is a real bear. I easily spent 45 minutes to an hour of the 2.5-ish hours I was here on filming/camera management.
I love it that this golf course has not become an urban housing sprawl. Long live the golf course! ⛳️😁
It might soon!
It's a shame that so many golf courses have gone by the wayside. Especially for homeowners that bought homes near it thinking it would continually be maintained.
Agreed! The development I live in is right next to it and was built in the 90's so some people bought for that very reason.
@@CopperCreekCuts The odds of living near a school might prove to be better.
Good tool , nice driving position and flexibility. Chews up the brush nicely and doesn't sound like it's revving it's nuts off . Great video 👍🇬🇧
4:19 dude just comes in and destroys someone’s stash 😂
I’m SO glad you got the OK to do this…saving history, I applaud you! And I love that you pause to show up all the critters but how on earth did you even see the momma Wolfie?!?
ONLY because she was moving right under the tripod when I was reaching for it. Her camouflaged works REALLY well when she is still!
A great machine and even better effort, well done bruv you done a great job & cleaning the leaderboard was a nice touch 🤝👊🏽
Thanks for another video with the ventrac love it
No problem 👍:)
A great job looks a lot better that’s a lot of soil to take off to build houses on best wishes from the UK
This video is very interesting for me personally. I currently work for Ventrac on the tractor line.....I put in the hydraulic hoses for this beast. But the ironic thing here is, in the background is a Rayco Hydrostumper......i used to work for them a well. Great video and welcome to the Ventrac family!!!
Now I know who to blame if I spring a leak from a hose! :D Just kidding, of course. The forestry mulcher was a neat machine to see there as well!
I had the opportunity to run a T415 about 2 years ago. What a freakin unit!
What I like and what sets you apart from other lawn guys on here is your sense of humour. Just thought you should know.
I appreciate it, thank you!
Before any dirt is removed, call a local metal detecting club & let them have fun detecting. Silver dimes were used at one time to mark the golf balls. I'd love to watch their RUclips videos.
Good tip, thanks!
@@CopperCreekCuts You're welcome. 👍
I like how the ventrac doubles as a billboard for copper creek cuts.
Two birds, one stone! :D
You are having way too much fun with this thing! The videos are great!!!
Glad you enjoy it! Thank you!
I love your new ventrac mower
I do, too! :D
Loving the drone shots, so cool
Watching that ventrac in action making short work of those pine trees is very interesting but getting a little tutorial on local wild life at the same time is a bonus. Thanks Brad. Needless to ask if you are happy about aquiring that little beast to your arsenal...it speaks for itself. Keep it up and stay safe man👍
Thanks for the kind words!
Nice! Brad's got the business logo on the front of the Ventrac!
Good eyes!
As an avid golfer, that was cool to see. Very interesting !
I like the new decal on the Ventrac!
Thank you!
There was something very satisfying watching you peal off the vines from that leader board!
Thank you!
You should try and do the orange park country club, it's been closed for almost 5 years and some places are pretty rough. Love the content.
I will try to call the folks who own it!
I need one of these in my life. Well, honestly I want it more than I need it, but man that thing is a monster.
LOL At least you realize there is a difference in the two!
The Tough Cut is one of THE MOST FUN attachments to use!
Agreed, I also think it is the most popular to watch as far as general population is concerned!
@@CopperCreekCuts who doesn't love watching stuff getting run over, shredded and pulverized!
Great video looks like you were knocking down some good size trees and brush. You’re braver than me
EPA rules are absolutely nuts.. insanity... You know how many people heavily fertilize their lawns like crazy? A lot! so what when you buy a new house or do a renovation you have to tear up your lawn 2 feet down? I mean its positively ridiculous...
Yeah, pretty wild!
That's the coolest mower I have ever seen!!!
Or I guess it's a bush hog type of mower?
It is a tractor that has ~30 attachments. This attachment is the Tough Cut deck.
Great job! Good to see you trying to save some history.
Thank you!
Most enjoyable video Brad 👍👍🇬🇧
Glad you enjoyed it!
Okay well that tractor is by far the most badass thing I have seen today. I want one and don’t even need it lol.
:P
Love the Ventrac! That was cool removing all the growth from the front of the leader board!
It was satisfying for me to rip off those vines!
Ventrac should be sponsoring this channel. Great advertising.
You must have missed the FTC disclaimer at the start! :D
That ventrack looks nice with that foliage on the front
Great job ! Thanks Brad
I appreciate it!
You sure are having fun with that machine!
Haha, yes!
I’d like a Ventrac for sure. Nice demo
Thanks!
Could u show us the blades on that beast sometime? Do they need sharpening like a regular mower? Also great production quality on this one.i love the first person and serial shots.well done once again Brad!
Oh wooooow I wouldn't have thought it could take down that thick of a tree or even cut down multiple saplings like that at once! What is the max thickness of the pine you were able to take down with the Ventrac?
Also, am I the only one that found the vines getting ripped off sound so so satisfying?
I see a new movie coming out- "Brad and the Beast"! I live in an apartment now, but sure miss growing up with wheat combines and pea harvesters! I wish that we had a Ventrac when I was younger; it sure looks like a great piece of machinery1 Cheers!
Thanks so much! :)
Like the logo on the mower deck!
Thank you!
Brad saving golf courses.... one course at a time!!!!
There's no saving this course...
LOL
Early gang!! Can't wait to watch, gonna be great
Thanks for watching!
Logo looks great!
Thank you!
Outstanding.👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks!
Nice Job, Brad
Just reminds me of the very first video you put out years ago
LOL I can see that.
8:46 that was a close call! You barely made it out with your life. Stay safe Brad. 😁
LOL
Brad you should buy the land and restore the golf course. Maybe get it sponsored by Ventrac, could call it “Copper Creek Golf Course” ⛳️ 😂
LOL Now I just need a few million to make it happen!
Very nice!
I miss that course, now it's off to Jacksonville :-/
That is a nice piece of land. Who owns it ? Heard of any plans to use it for something else? Those big mowers make it all look effortless!👍🏼🇺🇸💯
Now that is some serious over grown grass, I bet that the new owners will be surprised when they stop by next time to see what else they got to do lol really liking the before and after shots
I hope they like it!
great video! love these ❤
Glad you like them!
You definitely stopped forest from spreading. Before and after looked great.
Thank you!
There’s nothing like a flail mower. The clippings just disappear. They become invisible.
I would love to try one out! This is a rotary bladed mower.
would be nice having golf course running again
Agreed!
They say seeing is believing! I'd like to see you drive to Michigan and just try to mow any public park in greater Detroit? LOL
LOL I'll let you know when I road trip!
Those ventracs 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for watching!
The fact that fertilizer use on the old golf course has 'poisoned' the land should make us all question our interaction with the natural world.
Food for thought!
Nice even got the logo on the tractor.
You've got it! :)
Awesome!
What’s with your accent when you were talking to the caretaker? It sounded deep south 😂
I think because I was louder it was coming out more!
@@CopperCreekCuts Florida is a weird state, the more north you go the more south it gets.
Thanks. With story.
Personally I liked the land the way it was. Nothing wrong with some undeveloped woodland. If I were a homeowner there I'd be happier living next to a forest than a golf course. Hell, turn it into a walking trail if it really needs any development at all.
For anyone living on or near a Golf course this should be an eye opener ! Too Polluted by Fertilizer for Human habitation !
When they shut down they are a nightmare.
Just noticed I have been watching for almost a year now
Almost happy anniversary!
Those forks and wheels on the box sure do take some abuse, knocking everything over before the cutter can get to them.
Agreed! Thankfully the wheels are no flats.
Is that a Toro Flexforce 60V chainsaw? It seemed to make quick work of the larger trees.
It was, I like that tool a lot. Perfect for someone like me who only does tree work sometimes and never HUGE trees.
Nice job but I call BS on the EPA, all that rain over the coarse of 20 years. Sounds like someone wants that golf park closed for ????????
Personally I would love the old golf course returned to nature.
It's almost there! :D
Hey, I'm curious, do you make sure you aren't running over any Longleaf pines?
One thing is certain. You are definitely getting your money's worth out of that riding mower.
3:41 lol you shoulda put "April fools!" On there
LOL
Good lord, who was the superintendent that put down that much fert!?
Brad you are the leader(board) of the pack! So, were you able to save it and rehome it?
LOL I never thought about MOVING it, but I can see how I implied that. I just wanted to see and photograph it.
"Is that something that would still be okay if I did that? Also, could I pressure wash your porch?"
Snake didn’t bother me but could have done without the spider. The Ventrac is quite the impressive machine.
Thank you!
hate to see the pine trees go. must be a million trees there.
Awesome
Thanks!
An unbelievable tractor 🚜
It sure is!
What a shame to destroy all those young pine trees.
I guess it just has to be in your blood. But man that looked fun to me. Great video.
Haha, it was a good time!
wrong time of the year, those were some good Christmas trees.
XD
I don’t understand why you’d need to remove fertilizer? Why is fert a bad thing?
How often does the radiator screen need cleaning? It seemed you didn't rum long until it needed cleaning.
Also is transmission a hydrostatic drive or do you actual have to shift into reverse?
Depends completely on the conditions. I don't know when it does or doesn't need cleaning so took a water break and since I was at the truck decided to blow it off. Hydrostatic transmission, no shifting unless you want to switch between low and high range.
Hallo mr Brad. Quick question.... is it for the historic preservation or is it fot the fun you have. No problem stick to your storyline and the rest of uz enjoy the videos with you. Thanks for answering my previous question. Are you still cutting lawns and do pressure washing. Or is that now on the back burner. Karima South Africa
Both! I love having fun while preserving history! :D I haven't cut back my regular maintenance lawns, pressure washing is only when the calls come in for it.
Ventral is the best
It’s hard to understand how a golf course could become unwanted.
MOW NICE!!!
Thanks for watching!
For the price of that tractor you think it would have an optional enclosure with ac
It does have an option enclosure, just no AC. Since this is a compact tractor the engine offerings don't have the horsepower to run a compressor without sacrificing performance of the machine/attachments.