Time To Break-In The Bobcat CT2040 Compact Tractor
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- An early morning start to our day, snowy, gloomy, BUT The Bobcat CT2040 has already made an impact on our firewood production! I still have a big learning curve to learn how to work the loader as I move logs to the Japa 365 Pro. The CT2040 will play a large part with our firewood but will certainly be able to do other things around the yard.
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Looking good Joe. I’ve operated more types of farm and construction then I can remember, each machine handles differently so they all take some time to get used to operating. Safety is the highest priority when using equipment. Have you considered loading the rear tires with liquid? Years ago calcium chloride was used but it’s not used anymore, it’s been replaced with something else. Best of luck with your new tractor-Will
Talk to Mike Morgan from outdoor with the Morgan's about to grapple he could help you out I think
One thing an owner must love is that the Engine instruments can be read in day lite. You have a Great interesting channel.
Your channel is growing because you’re a great guy! Honest, humble, and transparent. Refreshing! All the best from Nova Scotia (no snow) Jeff
I appreciate that Jeff. When I was in Elementary school our choir class always sang a song about Bluenose from Nova Scotia way. LOL. Joe
@@ohiowoodburner the Bluenose was built about 20 minutes from my home. We can see her almost anytime. A part of our history for sure.
@@thelogfather5002 You can't say no snow any longer Jeff! I left home (Halifax) the day after the big storm last week. My wife and I both worked on the Bluenose (at different times) a couple of years. Life repeats itself, our oldest son is waiting to see how his interview went for crewing this year. Joe, sorry for highjacking your comments, love seeing the tractor in action. I just ordered the CT2025 and can't wait to receive it late in March. Not enough Bobcat content on RUclips yet.
When you look into getting a grapple make sure you check everything attachments. They have all kinds of small tractor attachments
EA makes the best grapple
I will check them out. Joe
@@ohiowoodburner Travis is one of their salesman. When you call him tell him I said hi. He’ll know who you are talking about. Right now there is a 8-10 week lead time on their grapples. Lightest weight and strongest. Allows you to lift heavier logs.
@@ohiowoodburner Second the EA recommendation. HIGHLY recommend the Wicked Root Grapple V 2.0 with dial lids for your machine. I have one on my tractor with is about the same size. Perfect fit!
Ea grapple ha! To cheap for me!! faver grapple !!
Congrates on you new Bob Cat. When i got my Kubota with loader I retired my wheel barrows
LOL I can see how that is possible. But I will hold on them just in case! Joe
Congratulations glad to see you finally got a new tractor. It will save your back.
I am really enjoying it for sure Jimmy. Joe
Very nice new tool you have now to up your production Joe!
If it would only quit snowing Chris! Joe
Your great, so glad you have a tractor now. Will save you time and your back. I use mine allll the time for wood, hay, just about everything you can think of here on my little horse ranch in West Virginia. Good Luck
What part of WVA are you from John?
I'm originally from Austintown Ohio, left for the army then after I got out I lived in Frederick County VA, retired after 30 yrs and bought a horse ranch outside Berkeley Springs wv. Love it here.
You will absolutely love that tractor the more you get used to it. If I were you I would back up the tractor beside the pile and just give a log a push from each side to move them down. I do it all the time because my log trucks get delivered super high like that as well.
That has been a plan of mine but the one side is hovering over quicksand. It is very soft there and I want to wait for the ground to freeze. I will keep nibbling on the front of it until that occurs or if the ground will dry up. Joe
Morning Joe it will all come together the tractor and when u go out into the woods u will be a natural u just take your time it will come together take are u till next time
Thanks Toni! Joe
Your back is going to thank you for this purchase.
Congrats.
It already is! Joe
Nice Joe! Glad things are falling into place and that you keep growing.
Thanks for your comment. This has been a lot of fun. My channel is still under a year old and this growth has been pretty recent. Keep posting your vids. I was a 50 subs for about my first four months. Joe
Before deciding on a grapple visit a Ritchie Brothers equipment auction and inspect the grapples being auctioned. At all of their auctions I’ve attended the overwhelming number available have always been new units. I picked one up for less than $1,200. “Keep on Keeping on!” Tim
Good to see you enjoying your new toy
I love it Steve!
Well done to you the bobcat is soooooo cool will save your back
Thanks Harry!
You'll get the hang of it. Everything new needs time to learn. Be patient and you will be fine. Congratulations once again.
Thanks Dan
It will save your back in the long term even if it is a slow start. Looking forward to see your progress into business life. There are many avenues for sales. Just keep the different woods separated. You can always make mixed loads from the different piles. Have fun with it. You have the equipment now and the logs to build that inventory. Stay safe and blessings for productive income
I was hoping for a disclaimer at the end; "No videographers were harmed in the production of this episode!"
It was fun to see the return of the "nervous Joe". :) Just as you are confident now, being on camera, so too you will master this new tool!
You have earned your subscriber base: Good content, genuine transparency, and superior production values. You are by far my favorite source of weather news and commentary.
LOL and with the luxury of editing all the super rookie mistakes happened to not make the cut! Joe
That tractor is a game changer for you. Do what I do for a ballast, I use a set of forks and logs for ballast. You can buy an adapter for the 3 point hitch that allows you to use your SSQA attachments on it. Titan has one. Also a leaf bower would be a fast and easy way to clean the logs.
Pretty soon that tractor will become second nature, just like the Yapa. You've about convinced me. Six years ago I bought a '95 Case IH 485 for $12k. After two trips to the dealer replacing the injectors, radiator, rebuilding leaky hydraulics, & replacing the fuel line (brakes never worked, and the 4WD just went out), at some point, new (or at least newer) is starting to sound pretty good!
Hearing that makes me sure I made the right choice Dave LOL. Joe
You are getting better with the forks just in this vid "s time . Honk at you Tuesday as going north on 11 was going to Cherryvalley .Did try Firebirds last week nice wood stack's ,the stake was bloody under cooked got the rib eye .Brought it home and cooked over cherry coils in my wood stove very good stake.
I knew you would like it. If your a handyman you could get a 55 gallon drum fil it with concrete and put a bar thru it and rig up something to hook the top link onto. That should be plenty of ballast. Have fun.
Good idea Eric. Thanks
Joe, once you get that grapple attachment life will be alot better moving those logs!
That will be a great day. Joe
Tractor is working out great. I thought you were doing pretty good for not having much experience with a loader. Soon you will be smooth a butter without even thinking about it. 👍🏻👍🏻
That is the glory of editing Todd! LOL. Joe
Just discovered your channel the other day. I must say your videos are great!! I have been watching them the past couple nights. Keep up the great work!... I'm located in the Hudson Valley of New York. I do not currently sell firewood but have been thinking about it the past couple years. Your videos are very educational and professional.👍
Welcome aboard Tom. My best advice is to GET BUSY SELLING! I think many of us spend too much time planning and that becomes the biggest road block to success. Just put up your sign and hold on tight! Joe
Congrats. Yes that tractor will make life easier. Couldn't live without mine.
And it's a lot of fun. Joe
Glad you're fired up about your decision, took you a long time to get there lol. congrats
Full speed ahead. Joe
I've got the same truck scraper you do... Push broom is the best way to clean off the truck! Especially when the truck is a semi
We have had some major swings in temps and the snow is becoming like stone in some places. This type of ice on the windshield hurts my teeth to scrape off! Joe
I love my EA wicked root grapple. Enjoy that tractor .
Thanks Steve
Just a suggestion, try and stay away from bio-diesel in the winter, it will plug up your fuel filter and that is no fun to change it when it is 0 outside. I stay away from bio-diesel year round. Found 1 gas station in the town where we live that has it and I always go there for fuel. Also would not hurt to have an extra fuel filter around just in case. Great video by the way and tractor on from west central Illinois.
looking good. Thanks for the entertainment.
You need to get the grappler for moving logs. It is slightly more cost, but worth every penny.
Go for it!
I will check them out for sure Ed. Thanks for your comment. Joe
Oh my! I see that log pile you were talking about with Mr Back 40!! Yikes! Just came over from the live stream with Dan. Great first video impression and I like the bobcat!
Thanks for coming along! Joe
You will never regret buying the tractor. Check into fluid for the rear tires as ballast. Love the videos and can't wait for more.
Thanks Zeke. Joe
GRAPPLE👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. There are so many different styles of grapples it can be overwhelming to decide which one. Compact Tractor Attachments is where I bought mine. Jeff is awesome to work with. High quality and not over priced.
I will check them out. Joe
Root grapple is awsome get the one with dual cylinders for easy maneuvering with mismatch loads.
Thanks Fabio. I will check them out. Joe
You will learn in time and with practice my first experience with a hydrostatic transmission was on a lawn tractor and oh boy it was a whole different ball wax I was not used to a hydrostatic transmission I was so used to shifting gears! But in some situations A hydrostatic transmission is the way to go! Congratulations on the new purchase for your business! It will make your job a lot easier!
I am already digging the HST. It is nice not having to shift gears. Mine has two separate peddles and that is odd to me. Joe
All around awsome! From the video, channel growth, and the tractor! Your videos have inspired me to start my own business(we are still in the first stages). So a big Thank you! Keep it up! 👍😎
That is awesome SA. I wish you luck and DONT STOP! Joe
Keep up the good work. Your getting there!
Thanks, will do!
Nice Joe! Working smarter not harder, can't wait to see where you go next with your business
It is making an impact already. Joe
Great to see you getting in some tractor time and great camera work.
You'll be flying around the yard on that thing in no time
I hope you are right Tom. Joe
@@ohiowoodburner you will be for sure. You have a willingness to learn and once it becomes fun and you gain confidence it'll be your new right arm.
Get that daughter of yours on it and teach her. Lotta great women tractor drivers and she could help you a lot.
Don't count her out😊
@@tombryan720 : the wife could get on the tractor as well.. Assuming she wants to of course.. 😋👍
Get an ea wicked 55 grapple. It’ll make moving the logs a lot easier than forks. You can also hold the bigger logs up in the air to cut them with the saw.
I will check them out. Thanks Derick. Joe
Very understandable why your channel continues to grow. Quality people making quality products. So very nice to see. Always look forward to W and S to see what you are up to.
Thank you very much Tom. Joe
Tractor sure sounds nice, glad you are prospering, have a great day
I enjoy watching your videos on your firewood processing business. My name is Richard Burnicle from Doubtful creek NSW Australia. I am near the big prawn in Ballina NSW Australia. Home of the kangaroos and koalas.
Hello from Ohio USA! I almost had a chance to visit Australia a few years back. Was to go to Parramatta but it fell thru. Would have been nice!
Nice tractor will make it so much safer and easier for moving those logs, yes my first thought you need a grapple (We call them thumbs) you can then cut the bigger logs whilst being held off the ground.
I will be getting one probably. I have to save some $ first. Joe
Looks like fun! Thanks for sharing the “new tractor” experience. I’ve never purchased a brand new tractor.
You’d love an Artillian grapple
This is my first new one. I have an old Ford 2000 that is still in excellent condition. I use it for plowing, tilling, mowing etc but it is nothing like this one. It is a traditional farm tractor... Never had a loader before. Joe
I will check them out. Joe
Thanks for sharing, Joe....enjoy watching your business grow. Keep up the good work.
Thanks 👍
Looks like you doing great with the loader already! Give it a month or 2 and you will be moving 4 big logs at a time and getting comfortable with the back tires getting light! Great video!
That is because of editing Steve! LOL Joe
Good video! I remember when I first got my Tractor loader backhoe. Anyway, ballast doesn't only keep your rear wheels on the ground, it also helps maintain your center balance. This helps keep you from rolling over. Be safe! Take care!
Rolling over would be bad. I hope to avoid that ! Joe
I love my EA wicked root rappel. Congratulations on the tractor you're going to love it.
I will check it out Steve. Joe
Hey your right across the pond from southern Ontario Canada! Just realized that now when I looked on a map. Lol!
Could you please aim your porch light in a different direction? It is shining thru my window in the evenings! Joe
Looking good Joe! Having the tractor is a game changer! Seems like yesterday that I got mine and started using it for firewood! Next came the Everything Attachments Wicked Root Rake Grapple and I haven’t looked back since! Your back is going to thank you! Keep it up!
I loaded two runs of logs so far and it has been very nice to have. Joe
Morning Joe. The Bobcat will be a back saver for sure. Be Safe👍
It sure will Al! Joe
My favorite firewood channel! Thanks for the great content.
Wow, thanks Ryan! Joe
Next week you will be at 10,000, Joe keep up the good work and content .
Awesome video Joe! I hope to see the tractor in more videos. Tractors are very nice to have in the firewood business, I was fortunate that we had a tractor or else my business wouldn't be where it's at today.
That is good to hear. I say that about my Super Splitter but I think the Bobcat could have that same impact. Joe
4x4 tractors are like little tanks. They will go thru snow, or mud easily. My first recommendation is the Haul Master 3 point quick attach from Harbor Freight for $110 item 97215. It will let you swap out your quick attach compatible 3pt implements in a few seconds.
I will check it out. Thanks
Glad you are Happy with the Tractor! It will be your best friend soon,! Joe we received the stickers today, not sure where to stick them, white sticker, white truck, white bobcat! Lol 👍🏼🇱🇷
I should have drawn a black magic marker border around it Larry! LOL. Joe
I seen someone who raised up their windshields in the winter time , makes cleaning off the snow ❄️ works really well.
Thanks V2. Joe
Looking good Joe, small steps and all that...........🚜
Thanks CRM. Joe
Hey Joe, thanks for the great video. I love watching your channel and seeing how you progress, always great content. Cheers
Thanks Adam! Joe
You’ll love your tractor. I recently bought a John Deere 1025R (25 hp) and it’s definitely a back saver for loading rounds out of the woods.
I am hearing you ! Joe
Don't sweat your abilities running the loader or pallet Forks, I grew up on a turkey farm and my Dad ran what seemed like a large Ford tractor it may have only been 50 to 60 horsepower oh, and to this day he sometimes moves the loader controls the wrong direction. So do I but I'm a total newcomer to that type of thing, another great video and I think if you get a grapple you will be very pleased with the control you have as opposed to pallet Forks
Thanks for the nice comment Heath. I will get this figured oout someday! Joe
I like your new video today you did a really good i like your bobcat you get better at it takes Praxis my dad have a bobcat too buddy good jop on your video the moning
Thanks so much for the comment TC. Joe
Good night too you guys buddy
I know you mentioned looking into getting a grapple. Let me just say "get a grapple"
It was the best purchase I made for my Skid steer.
Keep making videos my friend.👍
Will do Gary. Joe
Don't sweat it you will be able to get the logs off the pile with the tractor no problem just take your time. Also I don't know if you realize that there are 2 kinds of diesel fuel, for your tractor you can run off road diesel it's quite a bit cheaper you just have to find a local place that carries it. Take care buddy
I have a terminal just down the road from me so I will be getting the red dye fuel. Ohio has pretty low fuel tax compared to other states but still it is about .50 cents cheaper per gal. Joe
I was gonna comment on the subscribers but you beat me to it good job with the quality content.
Thanks Lou!
Don’t worry about the learning curve. Pallet forks are one of the most finicky things to run in my experience. Especially when you’re not picking up pallets 😆 good luck and enjoy your new kitty. 🇨🇦
Thanks Chase. I am getting better every day. Joe
Always a great video
Joe, it takes a little time to get use the controls, I had a 580 Case front loader and backhoe for 20 years, I sold and when I retired. 23 years ago I told the wife I wish I had my backhoe she said go buy one, I brought a Mahindra it’s just a little bigger then your Bob Cat but the control are totally different. You’ll be surprised how big a log you’ll be able to lift, use it to left those big logs to cut them in half it will save your back. Have fun as I know you will.
I am sure i will get this figured out hopefully before I retire! Joe
Hi Joe. Congratulations on the new tractor. Definitely a great addition to your equipment list. When your budget permits you might want to look into ballast (beet juice) for the rear tires on the Bobcat. You can sell the ballast box. I’ve owned 2 compact tractors and has really improved performance for me. Just a thought. Be safe and keep the videos coming.
I had thought of beet juice but I also want my tractor light when I'm mowing. I will go with an external ballast instead. Joe
Nice to see that new tractor out moving logs, that snow flying looked cold though.
Give that Bob cat a bit of time and you'll be running it like a Pro! Awesome to see you dig into that massive mountain of wood! Time to fill the yard up with firewood!👍💪🚜
You got that right Armand. I need to get a pile as large as yours! Joe
Hang in there Joe. You'll soon be the master of the Bobcat!
I will give you the # of my nursing home. Let me know when it happens! LOL
That tractor will help you so much. Grapple👍
You got that rightTony
Another way to get those logs down is to run a strap around a few of them, and pull them down with the tractor. Your loader will also work to pull them down. No need to spend money getting your logging friend back. :-)
Ive thought of that. Maybe if the snow goes away I would feel safe scaling the pile. Joe
YOU,LL BE A PRO IN NO TIME.
You can come visit me at my nursing home when that day comes! Joe
Nice tractor, looks like they cloned my Kioti and painted it white! I love my Kioti , you will love the grapple. It’s make moving wood so much easier!!
Yep. They are exactly the same. I picked up bobcat filters for my Kioti's 50 hour service. Took the cover up stickers off and they were the Dae Dong filters with the part numbers intended for the Kioti.
Both the Kioti and Bobcat are made by Daedong. I think mine has a different loader than the Kioti. Moving logs is easier for sure. Joe
One of the greatest changes I noticed about the new tractor is the switching out the Husqvarna cap of your dad’s for the bobcat cap! (Typed this comment before watching the entire video, shame on me!😁)
LOL Brian. I still have it. It is fading some from sweating in it. I try to keep it dry. Joe
No worries Joe you will get the hang of your new tool before you know it...
I'll let you know the address to my nursing home when it occurs. You can mail me letters to their! Joe
Great to see your company growing! Keep up the great work!
Thanks! Will do Tom!
Looks like you're getting a new tractor down! all you need now is to do now is get you as a live deck for your processor
I like they way you think David
I see you upgraded to a Bobcat hat too 😁👍🏼
It's not an upgrade but it is a nice hat for sure J! LOL. Joe
Looks like your getting the hang of it just fine.
I will get there one day Rocky. Joe
I'm new to the channel love the videos!!!! Thinking about starting a wood business like the advice you have on the channel!!!! Thank you!!!!
Go for it Rodney. There is fun to be had. Joe
You'll become more proficient with the tractor with more seat time. Just take it slow and easy. When you go looking at other attachments for the tractor, secure you wallet, the choice is almost endless. (snowplow/blower, rear blade, wood chipper, log grapples, etc.
My wallet and I are not on speaking terms currently BW. Joe
@@ohiowoodburner Your wallet may not like you currently, but I am sure your back is jumping for joy. ;-)
Get a backhoe attachment. Very heavy and great for counter balance and now you can dig out some stumps
I'm sure I would have the front end of my truck smashed if I had such a big thing hanging off the back of my tractor! LOL Joe
You have to be drunk to watch this intro
Im really liking this tractor though, thanks.
Wow your absolutely loved on here, I love it. GL
LOL. I will take that as a compliment Dustin!
Na Joe your good you have many years to get it all together, ha FORD you say, means found on road dead lol. Awesome video once again.
FORD First on race day!
LOL Frank. We have been an all Ford Family for ever. I think now the debate isn't much of one it seems. All cars and tractors are pretty much the same. Joe
sweet tractor! that thing is a 4x4 it will go through the mud so get the weights on the back, i’ll tell you when it gets ready to flip it goes fast!
I hope I don't experience that NJ! LOL. Joe
@@ohiowoodburner one of my old workers flipped my john deere trying to get a bucket of dirt and it rolled off the side of a hill, it has a backhoe attachment and for some reason he took it off that day, i saw the whole thing from a distance and it happened...fast, i saw him basically get shot off and the tractor flip off the hill...oh yeah the diesel leaked on the exhaust and it caught the leaves and machine on fire! what a scene, still use that tractor sometimes.
For your compact tractor, check Homestead Implements Pinnacle brush or root grapple, they come in 60'' and 72''. Weight is essentials not to impede on your loaders capacity too much.
Thanks TT. I will check them out. Joe
I'm sure others will mention it, but having the same size compact, I highly suggest filling the rear tires. there are many options, some of which you can do at home via a pump and buying winter grade windshield wiper cleaner from your local walmart. I chose the beet juice option, as it is heavier and I didn't want to have extra feet of clearance off the back of the tractor. I did try using a 3 pt mounted ballast, but these tractors are so maneuverable, it really hinders the functions.
I had thought of that Mitch that an external ballast will eventually smash the grill of my truck etc. Joe
@@ohiowoodburner i clipped a tree and a picnic table before I thought of it!
Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. I extend to you every best wish as you start this new chapter in the growth of your business. It pains me to see your beautiful Japa covered in snow. Is it not a viable option to throw a tarp over it. A back pack blower would be handy to remove snow from all the nooks and crannies. One thing we know about in Ireland in having to live with wet equipment - yuk. Keep on Splitting!!
I keep forgetting to cover it Big Rodders LOL. Joe
Pretty fancy snow clearing tool. Damn fine camera work too. You will be scooting with that tractor at twice the speed in no time. With your good diction and personable way, more subscribers are assured.
Thanks Richard. That was nice of you to say. Joe
You'll be moving logs everywhere before you know it. I remember when I first got my tractor trying to load gravel in the bucket for the neighbor I think he was actually laughing at me. I just ordered a set of forks last week hoping they get here soon got several things that need to be relocated. Congrats on 9k take care brother.
Thanks Ben I could have made a comedy show with my tractor!
I have an everything attachments wicked 60 grapple on my 40hp LS. An awesome grapple for moving logs. I am south of you in Calcutta,Ohio. I heat with a outdoor boiler, so I am always messing with wood.
I used to work in Calcutta... E. Liverpool, Steubenville. Great area. Joe
Maybe you could throw a boat anchor on a sturdy rope on the top of the pile and tie it to the back of the tractor and pull the top down from a safe distance
I had thought of using my cable but I need to wait until the snow melts. Looks scary when you are looking up at it. Joe
When you get a grapple keep in mind the weight of the grapple. Rim guard is a good ballast for tractors. It's made from sugar beets. As cheap as I am when I get a tractor I thought of growing beets and juicing them for ballast.
I wonder how many beets would it take? LOL. Joe
Another option for wheel ballast is window washer fluid. The winter blend won't freeze and won't corrode the wheel. It was recommended to me by a tractor dealer. Watch for it at the end of the season (1/3 price) at places like Walmart. I cleaned out their clearance aisle filling four carts! Used a fitting Gempler's with a short hose, submersible pump and bucket.
Look at Tomahawk attachments in Nappanee, In. I have a single cylinder grapple from them and am very happy with it. Very affordable place for stuff.
I will check them out Rocky. Joe
I think the next thing in the progression needs to be a live deck as from japa or even one of the china knock offs... range road etc... or at least a loading platform made of timbers,that would work with the existing infeed ,so you can load up a few logs and just process ...
As for a grapple you will find it still needs to be fairly centered especially with a smaller tractor.. hard on the loader arms of not.. I do think pallet fork style grapple is the best for logs, as opposed to brush or root rake... but not as universal... all the best
I think a live deck is in the future Craig. Not sure when but I hope to get one. Same for the grapple. Joe