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- Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2019
- Today, I try something new that many subscribers suggested I try. I attach the BECO clamp on pallet forks to the bucket on my kubota B2601 compact tractor and take to the log pile, to block with my STIHL MS251 chainsaw and split firewood with the BRAVE dual split log splitter. Let's give it a try. Here at the cottage in the outdoors. Cheers!
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Your right on about learning from one another. I'm almost 58 years old and still learning. That was a real good system you had there. Thanks GP. Have a great week.
Morning Dean! One of the real benefits of the channel is getting to learn from you good folks and getting some great advice along the way. Thanks for the great comment this morning and all the best Dean!
I admire how personable you are and how you are smart enough to use the knowledge that are in constructive comments.
Good morning and thanks very much H! A lot of nice folks on the channel and so many great ideas and advice - this worked really well. Very happy I tried it. Thanks again and enjoy the rest of the week!
I got another set of forks that way you don’t have to move the log as your cutting. Thanks for the tip’s!
1:52 the expression of every tractor owner the moment they turn the key, every time lol
LOL! So true. Love to hear it fire up. Cheers ATR!
Firewoods not going to dry much in that walled in shed ,forks doing pretty good job :-)
I legitimately have no intentions to buy a tractor and I don’t have property to work on anyway. But the thing that keeps bringing me back to these videos is your friendly and hard working personality. Love these videos. Great job and God bless.
Good morning QAF and thank you very much for the kind comments. I appreciate it very much! All the best for this new year!
Smart to use the forks,savs the back and made it easier to work with the chainsaw.have a nice week and a litte bit less snow.
Cheers and thanks Michael! All the best to you!
I really like that two way splitter !
My all round favourite of all the splitters I have used. Good cycle time and efficient. The tables are a must-have. Never had tables before but won't go without them now. LOL. Cheers Kenny!
I have one after seeing it here. It works!
Great video Gord . Many good camera angles . Your one of the few guys that have shown a Mingo Marker and actually use it . You have a nice log splitter there . No need to rush and see have fast you can split the would . What's with some of these guys timing themselves . You're outside and enjoying the outdoors . Isn't that what life is all about ? You don't burn any wood in your cottage but you are always helping out your neighbor . Your a good man Gord . Wish more people were like you .
Good morning and thanks very kindly Henry! Happy to help for sure and as you said, I get to enjoy being out there. And you're right - I don't rush - just enjoy it and happy I don't have to swing an axe to do it - I don't think my back could take it. LOL. Thanks again and have a great week! Cheers!
They did work good for picking up the logs and cutting them in place! I need to get a set one day! lol Thanks GP! Enjoyed another video! Have a good week my friend!
Good day LA! Yes, I was really happy I tried it out. Worked really well - especially liked being able to cut at a nice height off the ground and block them all easily. Take care John!
Love having my forks for my L2900. 👍
Good stuff BB!
Okay, I gotta get some forks for my tractor. My back will love me! You have a great place there! Thanks for the videos, well done.
Good day CR! If you do decide to get some, might I offer that if you are going to use a set regularly , I would suggest getting a full Quick connect set for the tractor. The clamp-ons make sense I think if you don't think you will use them much. I have found this past year that I had a lot more uses for forks than I thought I would, so I think I will get a full set of QA forks myself this coming year. Cheers and good luck!
GP Outdoors
Thank you sir for the good advice. I’ll have to think about it and of course the budget is always a factor (and the wife!) lol Have a great new year and looking forward to more videos as time allows. God bless.
Hi Gord,
Nice work with the pallet forks. I use them all the time on the Bobcat tractor at work on the wood shop side for moving logs around the yard and slabs from the sawmill into the kiln and then into storage once they are dry. I also use them on the Distillery side for moving product and materials around the warehouse. They are very handy!
Morning Mick! They really worked quite well for this task. Very handy. Be well and all the best!
Teamwork, you Guy and the dog.
LOL!
Great job GP and Guy, good to see you back out there some. Easy does it though, gotta get the healing done first ! Good idea using the forks the way you did, watch the overloading too. Watch that pile you said was froze, maybe bump it a little and work from higher up in the pile. Watch your toes !!! Thanks for sharing with us.
Hi ODD! Good idea about working the top of the pile first. LOL. I always wear green patch boots - steel toe and shank. :)) I might go at it again t try that. Getting some warmer weather this week for a short period so it might melt off some of that ice. Take care and all the best!
Pallet forks work well if your moving boulders also. I've built boulder walls using forks and it's much easier to see and faster than a bucket. Thanks again for the video.
Good day Cleon. Thanks for the great suggestion - I didn't think of that. What a great idea. I have been building a rock wall along the edge of the forest. Nice! Thanks again!
As Henry said, you are a good man. Helping Guy doing his firewood, given you don't even burn wood at your cottage! I can see the wood shed is almost full. Mission accomplished! Hey, you are going to hit 20k before the end of 2019! Congratulations GP!
Good morning and thanks Joe! Yup, pretty much done but not packed yet. Oh, I doubt that my friend but certainly still building which is really nice. So surprised at the sub count growth. Keep smiling and hope the snow pile is starting soon! Looks like Mike is getting a head start on his! LOL! Cheers Joe!
Love the mingo marker, gonna have to get one of those. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers Don! And a Happy Thanksgiving!
I bought a set of the clamp on forks to use on my BX2680. Plan on using them for the same work that you filmed.
Good stuff. If you have a tractor similar to mine, you may want to get a binder and chain and hook it as I have - helps stop the bottom of the bucket from bending under heavy weight. Cheers and all the best!
That’s a great idea 💡 about putting the picnic table over the well head to prevent snowmobilers from hitting it. I’m going to implement a similar solution here.
Good morning Guy, great to see you out and about.
GP, I'm sure you are already keenly aware, but please use caution when cutting with multiple logs laying in parallel in close proximity. When the tip of the bar extends past the log you are cutting and it touches the log behind, depending on the angle of contact the tip can catch and kick back. The saw can come back and up with some pretty good velocity. Forks look like a great way to go.
Good morning and really good advice Terry. I am always keenly are of the kickback. But always good to get a reminder to keep it top of mind. I still remember the first time I experienced it a while ago. Pretty scary when it happens. Yes, those forks worked great! Thanks again and enjoy the week!
GP, I've used my forks for moving larger rounds to my splitter as well. When they are too heavy to be lifting I just use the forks to align it with the splitter table and roll it off. not having to work on the ground as much is a great bonus. Have a great week as well...Cheers
Morning Roy! That works really well. I tried that once before with some huge maple rounds. So much easier and my back was pretty happy. Cheers and all the best!
Nice job , very useful tool for an FEL.
Thanks BG! Cheers!
Good evening Sir ! I can tell that you will love you tire chains !!! Very good idea to cover your water well !!! Nice chainsaw action !!! Cheers and be warm !!!
Thanks Dave! You too!
A young friend of mine got himself killed when a log rolled over the top of his bucket and down the arms. I know that people will say he shouldn't have lifted the FEL so high with a load of logs, but he wasn't a stupid kid... just a hard worker who had done it a million times before, but this one time bit him hard. I don't want to sound like a nanny, but I sure like the added safety of your grapple.
Good morning Robert, and you don't sound that way at all. I am happy you cared to mention it. Sorry to hear about your friend. The grapple definitely has a lot of control to it. A good tale to keep us mindful of being safe and careful. Even the smallest logs I was lifting weigh a lot and can do a lot of damage easily. Thanks for sharing the story - always helpful to keep me focused. Be well and thanks again!
I GP nice idea whit the fork I.m gona use mi set of fork I build gona be a back SAVER lol.
have a nice weekend.
LOL. You too, Teddy. Stay warm!
Safe travels, and a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 to all who are celebrating the holiday.
And to you too, Sonnicman! Cheers!
Love my clamp on forks.Paid $180 on Amazon .I use super heavy duty Ratchet straps in the holes of the uprights that curl around the back of the bucket and clamp on the blade that way the blade of the bucket does not get bent. The best are still skid steer forks but my tractor did not come with quick attach bucket. Take my advice and buy a plastic pallet . It goes right over the forks and makes an awesome platform for firewood. Wooden ones just break apart. Plastic they are durable. As described I roll the big knuckles on to the pallet and keep them waist high as I load on the splitter. The less work I do with my back the better. When you split that wood after cutting just roll the pieces in your bucket. You would have saved a lot of steps and wear and tear on your back. Hope this helps.
Good morning Jim! Those are some innovative suggestions. It would have saved them from falling on the ground and having to bend over and lift etc. Very creative. I will have to keep in mind. I am not sure where I'd get any plastic ones but will try to pick up more wooden ones in the future and try that out. I like the idea of being able to lift and hold the platform right beside the splitter and just roll the blocks onto it. Thanks! Have a great week Jim!
I've been planning to do the same sorta thing with my clamp-on pallet forks: lift/separate/trim/carry several small felled trees to use as a hugelkultur base in newly-built raised beds. Figured it was the only way for me to do it quickly/easily, since I don't have a grapple.
Good morning Carla! I think that should work pretty well for you. Hope all is going great! Cheers!
Hey GP. I love using my tractor. I would push the wood to the shed door to save steps and play with the tractor.
LOL. Good idea - more time to have fun. Thanks!
Love the videos! A recommendation that I do all the time. In the video at 5:25 where your trying to pickup the frozen logs, next time you try that put the loader in float then curl the bucket down. This dose two things, first it puts the lifting force on one log not a 3 or 4, second your using the curling function to break the log free, as you know that has more force that the lifting cylinders. Keep up the good work!
Good day and thanks Woody! Happy you are enjoying them. Thanks for the great tip. I will try that next time. All the best and thanks again Woody!
Those forks are real handy and make it much easier to cut the logs, although don't do as I've done and try and cut through the fork with a brand new chain.
LOL! Good morning Mark. I can see that could be easily done so don't feel bad. I was nervous while cutting close to the forks and that last log, as it was awfully close to the bucket edge. Whew! Made it! Have a great week!
Great video GP! Those are some heavy looking forks too, I have been looking into something similar! I appreciate all of your videos, take care!
Good job GP. We've been hauling back to our shops in log form for decades anytime it can be accomplished and I see you've found the benefits of doing it that way. One thing I'd do in your situation, being as how I'm quite a bit older and a LOT lazier than you...I'd use my foot to roll a bunch of those perfect rounds in the general direction of the Dual Split to conserve the energy walking back and forth. They won't get any more impacted with the snow than they are laying there on the ground by the loader. Even if you can only kick 6 or 8 at a time think of the steps you'll save. LOL. The forks are a boon to anyone's blocking practices. Minimize the bending over, minimize potential to hit the dirt...oops, can't say that about steel though.... Again, good job sir.
That's a great idea T. I'll keep it in mind for sure. Hope all is well at the homestead. Enjoy your Sunday my friend!
nice job. New friend Ruthie here
Hi Gord. Nice to see you use your forks for cutting. I have 4 trees to fell in a few weeks and was thinking of doing the same thing.
Good day Alain. It worked really well - I was happy I tried it. I just had to be very careful as I was cutting in and around the forks or as I was getting close to the bucket edge. Cheers and good luck out there. Be safe Alain!
Good video. One tip when running a saw when bucking , milling or felling it’s always good to let it idle for for a bit to let it cool down rather then shut it down immediately after being wide open. Just an observation.
Good morning and thanks Burt! I actually never knew that - thanks again- great tip! Cheers!
I'd be lost without my forks. Stay safe & warm my friend, Later
You too Mech! Cheers!
Like the video GP .
Thanks Leo! All the best!
Good video been cutting wood that way for years either pallet forks or bale forks
Thanks David. I think it worked really well for me. I'll try doing it a few more times for sure. All the best!
Filters of all kinds and good quality oil are cheap insurance on that Kubota,Your initial break in period is the most critical.That tractor will last virtually forever with the right maint. sched,good work.
Thanks M! I think that makes good sense too - Cheers!
How's she goin'? It's all about making it easier. Having the logs on the forks makes them at a good height for cutting. Nice job!! You guys got lots of snow. We're still snowless here in Nova Scotia... Take care!!!
LOL! Not for long Grampie! I am pretty sure the white stuff will be coming your way soon. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors I think you're right there!!!
You should see if you can get a quick connect pallet fork and do a review on them.
LOL! Good morning Robin. I did - released the video about 2 months ago. Video #270. Cheers!
Always wanted clamp on forks
For years, when I cut long logs into 16 inches one, I roll the log on two perpendicular one.
But I am just a few inches above ground and I have tobe very careful.
Now that I saw you doing it on your fork lift, that's what I will do for now on.
Thanks
Happy it was helpful. Cheers!
Be careful not to over do it with the forks! I ripped the bottom of the bucket from the sides by a couple inches on a green tractor. Just a heads up! Awesome videos!
Good day and thanks Chris! Great advice. I think I have decided to get a full set this coming year. Seems I had a bigger need for them than I originally thought I would. Thanks again!
GP, looks like at the very begining of the video you are securing the hood gasket along the edge of the hood. My B2650HSDC had the same problem, and I solved it by using clear 100% silicone on the inside of the hood along the top edge of the gasket where it meets the hood. Never been loose since. May want to give it a try.
Good afternoon DW and thanks! Yes, it comes off often as it does not appear to be glued in any way. I have some silicone and in the spring when its warm I will apply it. Thanks so much! Have a great week!
Nice forks! How about a video with some Xmas gift suggestions? Tools or gear, etc. that you love to use and would recommend?
Good day SNS! I was just thinking about that last week. I did one last year around the end of November and was thinking about whether I had enough new things to offer out to do another video (I was thinking it would not be of much help to folks to repeat things from last year). I will give it some more thought. Thanks for the suggestion! Cheers!
Looks like you are getting your money’s worth out of those pallet forks, GP! Nice and efficiently done. Did I hear you say you needed an L Series? I’d let you borrow Big Orange but he doesn’t like the cold anymore than I do! Thanks for sharing!
LOL! Well, not now that Big Orange has that new toasty warm home to hang out in. LOL. Thanks my friend. Have great week!
Good day GP it’s been a while since I have watched a video but good job and I agree with you I’m sure it’s not fun to find a well the hard way lol
Hey great to hear from you Denis! Hope you are not working too hard. Yes, I figured that out pretty quick years ago. Once we get a couple of feet of snow it gets hidden. Hope you are doing well and thanks for checking in. Cheers!
Great job!!! Can you do a video about your log splitter? Thanks, stay safe and warm.
Good morning and thanks Mike! I did an initial review of the specs and use on video #79. Check it out and let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks again and enjoy the week!
G P very of you doing this for Guy not mank people would to that he is what we call friends
God Bless
PaK
Thanks very Peter! He's a good friend. Cheers and all the best!
Hi GP, that is a great idea with the pallet forks. Have you noticed any flexing in the bucket when you use the pallet forks with heavy items? I bet if you get into the log pile with a very long pry bar or very long 2x4 you could loosen up your pile before hand. Cheers!!
Good day - yes when I first started using them , I could see on some of the heavier lifts that the bottom of the bucket was "smiling". I only bought the "Light Duty" bucket for the tractor. So that's why you see the binder and chain hooked up in the middle. Great idea about the pry bar - that would help a lot to get in there beforehand. Thanks and all the best!
All you need is a Husky and jobs a good un!
LOL!
I'm guessin that wood is for 2020/21 season. That's a good start. Now maybe you can plan some summer fishin! ( not that I'm pushing time, just like longer daylight and summer breezes than cold hands and winter freezes!) LOL
You bet John! We have fallen way behind so every little bit helps - great to have a backup in case we get another long cold winter, and good to start drying for next year. LOL! Yes I miss the long sunny days already. Keep warm and all the best!
@@GPOutdoors yep, I'll keep warm.....Yinz can keep the snow!! Lol. But I feel we're going to get 'pounded' this year! Living a little east of Pittsburgh PA, we sometimes get what forecasters call 'lake effect snow' off Lake Erie. We shall see!
Cutting the logs off the ground with forks sure is nice . Save your back and much safer 👍
Morning Ridgeback! Yes, my back was very happy with the new method. So much easier and pain free. Be well and have a great week!
The forks seem to work well GP.....I know you have a grapple but the forks have less steel for you to hit the saw with.......take care and stay safe my friend....... :)
Morning Don! Yes, love the grapple - great for grabbing and moving things and doing so much but I have to say, I think I like the forks better for digging into the log pile and working this task. Surprised at how well it worked out for me. All the best my friend!
Unless you are trying to get your steps in, set the splitter closer to the stack.
Cool. I'd like to get a set of those. They seemed to work well and I like that they just clamp on. Easy. 👍. On another note, I'm guessing the ash trees in your area have been hit hard by the borer?
NB88 I have a set of clamp on forks for my B7610. Luv ‘em. I make sure they’re always accessible. I like what GP did with chain and ratchet going down the center. It saves wear and tear of bucket. I put one one each fork, but maybe just one in the center makes better sense. Ash Bore has killed off my trees here in UpState NY. Disappointing, as my property has a lot of Ash, and I had considered it a life’s supply of firewood, as well as some chainsaw mill supply.
Good day NB88. You bet. The elms are pretty much all dead and the borer is making its way now. Stay warm and safe out there!
Yes, its a real shame Rob. That's what Guy says, is he'd rather get the firewood now before we lose them all like we have the elms. Take care!
Hello from New Hampshire. I enjoy your channel. I bought a B2650 back last August. I’ve learned a lot from you. Just curious why you went with clamp on VS quick attach forks. I’ve used my forks as much as the grapple and those two more than the bucket. Snow is on its way though.
Good morning Joel! That's great - I hope you are enjoying it - the 2650 is a good tractor, I think. That's a good question. The reason is I actually didn't think I had any use for a seton forks. But then, Kevin at Farmer Equipment Sales told me I'd be surprised at how handy they would be and loaned me this set to try out. I am finding that they are really helpful and I have started to see that I have several good uses for a set. So I may look into getting a full QC set of them. They are also pretty handy because Guy can use them on his L series as well (he does not have a quick connect loader). We often share attachments between us. Thanks again - have a great week!
I use my tractor for the most part, for the same thing you do. I wanted to avoid having to get auxiliary controls and adding the weight of a grapple or 4 in 1. How do the forks workout when the logs are on uneven ground? Thanks !
Not to be negative but even though it's open door. It would be safer if the log splitter was outside or had a exhaust tube to vent outside. I know its probably freaking cold there. But I don't want your videos to end. Keep them coming.
LOL! Good morning Troy. You're not being negative at all, and I appreciate it. In fact, I have to admit, Guy said the exact same thing to me but I talked him into it, because the other side (behind the camera) is also open, so he decided we had enough ventilation. Always appreciate good advice. Thanks and all the best!
It would be advisable to cross stack the ends of the future stacks of wood so they are self supporting and they don't put undue pressure on the walls of the building.--------------------------------------Loren.
Thanks Loren. Good point, they are cross stacked on the free-standing piles you see in behind but would be good to do it here as well. Cheers and thanks again!
I'm guessing that the binder you put between the forks is to give the bucket some support from the top part of the bucket. Just to keep the forks from getting all the weight on the lip of the bucket?
Good day Ray! Yes indeed. I ordered the "light Duty" bucket with the tractor and whenI first started lifting a few things , I could see that the heavy stuff caused the bottom to smile, so to speak. The binder works great so far so I always put it on. Thanks for the comment and all the best!
bought some Titan Attachments forks for my B2301. Very well build, affordable and with the quick hitch I can put them on in seconds. I use them all the time and love them.
Good stuff Doug! One drawback to the clamp ons, is that I can't see the forks (Bucket is in the way) but I understand with a quick attach set, you are able to see the forks as you use them. Take care!
Question what’s that thing you roll over log first ? Does it mark log or just measure total distance ? Thanks
Morning DGG! It's a Mingo Marker. It measures my cut lengths. It has optional wheels for it from 6" , 12, 14 , 16, 18 and 24 inch lengths. We've been using one for years up here. They have a website ( themingomarker dot com). Always use it - simple and quick. Cheers!
What is that tensioning device you installed midway along the loader bucket? Was that recommended by your dealer to prevent excessive flexing of the bucket with heavy loads on the forks?
Good morning Keith! I got the idea from Martin on DIYMyWay. Makes a lot of sense for me. The bucket on the tractor is the "Light Duty" bucket I bought, so it's not as strong as a regular bucket is. And you're right. I put that Load Binder and a chain on the middle to stop it from smiling under load. Hope that helps. Cheers!
How do you like the Brave spliter does wood shavings build up in that channel or does it come out on its own?
Good day Billy! Love that splitter. My favourite all around of any I have used before. The shavings build a bit but eventually fall out on their own. I often like to give a quick wipe to get them out when I see them though. Cheers!
Hi love your channel wonder were you got the paint marker gun if you get this message can you please let me know we’re you got it thank you from Sprucedale Ontario
Hey god day Jose. I sell them on my website here in Canada (gpoutdoors dot ca). You can also find them sold by others on Amazon.ca as well. It's called a Mingo Marker. Thanks for tuning in!
Looks like the forks are around 30” about to put a bucket on a my little JD . Going to be the first thing I add to it. Please reply I’d like to know the length.
What would you call the assembly you have in the middle of the bucket to prevent the bottom from bending?
It is a binder and a chain. Got them both at Princess Auto.
Hey Gord, have you experienced any bucket deformation with using the clamp on forks? Thanks.
Good morning Mitchell. That's a great question. I didn't, but I am pretty sure I would have. I use the binder and chain to support the bottom of the bucket. I am pretty sure if I didn't use the binder and chain, that the bucket bottom would have eventually started smiling on me. I chose the light duty bucket when I bought the tractor. The clamp on's are good I think when you only need forks once in a while, but I have been finding that I used them a lot more than I thought I would so I am looking into a full set of forks this year. Thanks for the good question Mitchell!
@@GPOutdoors Alright, thank you. You are almost to 20K! That is crazy to me - I subscribed after I watched your first video.
Thanks so much Mitchell! I appreciate your support very much. All the best!
I have the L3901 and i feel its lifting power is really weak when i chain a log to the bucket it just doesnt want to lift ,I would love to buy a grapple but worried i would just be wasting my money...I see what your lifting and just amazed ,, when I take it in I guess I will see if my pump is weak.
Good morning Mike. That is really surprising. Many folks have the 3901 and have said they really like them. If I may offer a suggestion, if you look in your Loader manual (not the tractor manual) you received with the tractor, on page 4 you will find a chart that shows the amount of weight the loader can lift (or should be able to lift) at different points (ie at the pins, or 'x' millimeters forward from the pins etc). It says that you should be able to lift 1,182 lbs , up to 5 feet off the ground (at the front of the bucket). On the next page there will be a graph that shows the weight it can lift at certain heights from the ground (just FYI). I would go find a log or a rock out on the property that weighs around 1,000 lbs. You will find numerous calculators online that give you the weight of a given log if you enter the length of the log, the average trunk diameter and type of wood. There are also calculators online for giving you the estimated weight of a rock if you enter the type of rock, and the three dimensions of it. Then, see if the loader lifts it easily (with the throttle at full RPM's). If it does, then the hydraulics are probably ok, I would think. If it doesn't, then I think that would indicate maybe something needs to be fixed. Hope that helps a bit and best of luck Mike!
Hi GP. Great video's. I have a BX25D and I am looking at forks for it. Noticed that you installed a binder between the forks. Do you think I need this as well or is it just for protection to stop from bending the lower edge? What size is it? Cheers from Cloyne ON.
Hi Steven. I think for sure you need the binder and chains. I tried it without at first and the bottom of the bucket will start smiling pretty quick. Good luck - might offer that as you look at options that you consider a full SSQA set of forks - and compare pricing between the clamp on and the full forks. You might be surprised at how small the pricing gap may be. :)
@@GPOutdoors Thanks for the info. I do not have a quick attach on the tractor as it is a 2015. I need the forks to unload plywood off a delivery flat bed truck. (5 sheets at a time) was afraid that if I ordered the full forks that it would take months to get as it did with the the front snow blower I just received last month. Ordered in October.
Thanks Again
Why did you put the chain across the center of the bucket?
Good morning Joshua. It was a good idea I saw on Martin's channel - DIYMyWay. The clamp on forks are attached to the bottom of the bucket and when lifting weight, it can cause the bucket to "smile"(bend) - all the weight is on the bottom so the binder and chain allows me to support the bottom of the bucket with the top of the bucket. So far it works great - the bottom doesn't bend anymore when I lift something. Hope that helps. Cheers!
Makes perfect sense...stay safe
I'm thinking the grapple gives you more power and control on those frozen logs. there is a lot of weight out on those tips?
Good morning. I agree with you Merton. Yes, I think the logs were large and frozen and the B did not have enough power to break them up that far forward of the pins. The grapple probably had a better chance since the action is much closer to the pins and the grapple jaw also could have helped to break them up. I should have put it on just to see - I think that would have been a good comparison to watch. All the best!
Neighbor just bought a BX2380 yesterday
He likes it but it came with a couple issues
ROPS pivot bolt is in the wrong holes and wouldn't fold, thanks too RUclips videos We got a visual on correct locations
Plus, before He did anything with it the hydraulic system is leaking at the single point fitting for the Front End Loader
He said His 50 Tiller is a 2 week wait, and He is wanting to get the pallet forks
I noticed You added a racket block to the center of Your bucket, but I missed the how & why You added it
I figure it's to keep the middle of the bucket from flexing too much
What caused You to add it?
Just thinking ahead
Thanks
Ken in Florida
What kind of wood were those first logs? Elm?
Good morning Daniel. They were all either maple or ash. No elm in there that day. It's funny here - on Guy's property there is very little to no elm but a bout a mile down the road, on another neighbour's property, he has tons of elm. Cheers!
So Gord, what’s the verdict? Grapple or pallet forks? I think it’s clear that the pallet forks are better for raising the logs for cutting since there are only two steel extensions. I have used my grapple to lift the logs for bucking into blocks but about a half hour in when I was going a little too fast, I “sharpened” the chain on the steel grapple cross-member! However, the grapple is more secure in picking, transporting,and holding the logs securely, so I’m really curious as to your thoughts.
LOL! We have been pretty close to 'sharpening' a few times as well with the grapple. My thoughts Dave: grapple is best for picking up logs in the forest, or anywhere, and placing or piling them. We also have been known to cut all the blocks right through while being held in the grapple too - far more control and more expedient I think. But I'd have to say for log piles, it was much more efficient and enjoyable to run the forks in, grab two or three at a time, take them over to the splitter, hold them at a nice, comfortable cutting height and block them all without having to drop and cut anything on the ground, except the few quick small cuts - I think this works much better. Both demonstrate their strengths in these different areas. Really happy I tried it out. Have a great week and enjoy the heat of the cab!
Thanks for the reply on that, Gord. Sounds like sage advice. With my bush lot an hour and a half from home, it’s been a challenge to figure out whether to block and split the wood there or to consider bringing it home in logs on my float (which requires side racks on the float that I have the hardware for but haven’t built yet!). To date I’ve been blocking it at the bush lot and splitting at home, but it’s a lot of handling. The pallet forks would be handy up there for blocking but I use them quite a bit at home to move other equipment around. With winter seemingly upon us I’ll have a few months to contemplate my plans since it’s now too snowy and slippery for tractor work in my hilly bush property.
Hmmmm.... maybe a second set of forks? My wife would probably think I have fully lost my mind at that point LOL!
LOL! That will lead to an eventual second tractor for the house. :)) Yes, good question as to what makes most sense. Good luck Dave and keep smiling!
Don't tell me the lake is frozen over already. I was sawing wood today in PA. High 30s F, but I still soaked my clothes with sweat before I was done.
LOL! Good morning Ron! It has a long way to go before before being frozen but we are starting to get that initial layer building. It got down to -25 celsius twice this week and hung around in the -10-18 range most days. Expecting some warmer temps this week temporarily. I don't think I'll see sweat for a while now. LOL. Cheers!
Can’t use the grapple for this?
Good morning Sunjay! You bet. This is one of many videos where I am trying out new ideas received from subscribers. It worked quite well. My Mission - to minimize how often I have to touch the material and minimize how much I have to bend down or lift, through the process. Cheers!
Still tugging at that steering wheel I see, lol no really troubles to come for sure.
Good day Troy. Yes - bad habit - I have to keep reminding myself to stop. Have a good one!
What’s the name brand of the forks?
If my dealer put that sticker on my hood I would be sure to charge him for advertising.
LOL John! True story - I was much older before I was finally able to buy a brand new car (always had used wheels). I walk in to the dealership to pick it up and he put his stickers on it. I looked at him and pointed my hand to his garage and asked him to immediately remove all those stickers off the back. They did. However, my Kubota dealer is pretty awesome, right from the first time I walked in - really good folks, so I am happy to have that sticker on the side. But otherwise, yup, I'd agree with you. Have a Happy New Years!
Hi GP...dont remember the sthil your using ? MS 171 ?
Hi Andre - GP can confirm but I’m fairly sure it’s a MS251 C-M. We have “compared notes” since I have a MS250 (same saw but without the computer control). Although they are classed as “consumer” saws, they have best-in-class horsepower-to-weight in this size range of consumer saws. With an 18” bar they are a perfect all-around saw for most people.
Morning Andre! Yes Dave's got it! A a 251. Good saw for my purposes here and am happy to got the 18" bar instead of the base 16". Cheers!
GP - I really like your channel. You come across as a first class gentleman, and I appreciate the attention to detail you share. Question - Can you tell me if those pallet forks will work with a piranha tooth blade that is already on my bucket?
Good afternoon and thanks very kindly for the comments Paul. I am happy you are enjoying it. They are BECO forks - the folks at Farmer Equipment Sales loaned them to me. They are good if you only have an occasional use for forks but if you have a regular need, I would consider getting a full Quick Attach set. Once you begin to drop the bucket down, you can no longer see the forks, but again, great if you don't have a regular need for forks - you can save a few $$. I have not tried it, but I don't think it will work well with the tooth bar. Most likely the space between the "lips" of the forks will not be wide enough to slide over the tooth bar, and if it did, the flat edge of the fork, which normally presses up against the flat edge of the bucket (which helps to hold the forks from sliding sideways) would be pressed up against the teeth of the toothbar, which is jagged and not flat. So my thoughts are probably not a good idea. Hope that helps a bit. Have a great week and thanks again!
200 hours....when did you purchase your B2601?
Almost exactly 2 years ago. So about 100 hours a year so far.
GP have you ever did a coolant flush?
Good day Erick. No , not yet . I don't think it has been required yet in the maintenance. Just a check. Cheers!
What is the purpose of the clamp down in the middle of your bucket? So the bucket does not bend? Enjoy your channel in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York.
Mark you’re right - the chain tensioner allows the strong upper section of the bucket absorb much of the load from the thinner bottom of the bucket. The single layer bucket bottom would deform over time with that much cantilevered load on it.
Good morning and thanks Mark! I am happy you are enjoying it. Dave is right on the mark. I put the load binder and chain across the bottom and top to stop it from smiling under load. I bought the "Light Duty" bucket for the tractor so I think this helps alot for me. Cheers and all the best in NY!
How many cords of wood do you need for the winter season?
Good day Mike! I think he uses around 22 cord. Three buildings to heat. Cheers!
Why split it so much if you have a boiler? Dt that make it burn up faster? I would feed that thing whole rounds an some split....
Good day Roger. A good question. The rounds this year aren't very well seasoned so splitting them to help dry out, as always. Also, a lot easier for folks to load it. Not sure if there is any other reason but those are the main ones I am aware of. Hope that helps. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors makes sense!! Love your videos!!!
@@rogerl8488 We run a Woodmaster brand boiler (4400) and they advise/recommend to split your wood like you would normally and when you load your boiler, stack it tight in two piles (one in front of the other). So I know it's actually a little more work for us, but when you need to, you can stuff it full/tight to where it easily burns longer on a fill than if you put just big full rounds in. Hope that makes sense.
Why are you splitting wood to put in your boiler, I just throw full three foot logs in.
Wow! Dave! You must have huge arms buddy! LOL. Two reasons- we need to help it season a bit, because we are kind of behind on the stack and 2, because we don't have Popeye arms like you my friend. LOL. Cheers and a Happy New Years!