While there was lots of discussion on size, cab, old v new, brands, etc, the best tractor is the one you have and right now it's this. A Solis 26, and until we discover any different, it's doing everything we ask of it and more. There are more agricultural suitable machines and others suited to construction but as a great starting point we now have some power and versatility behind us to make a start on lots more projects. 👍
This could be the start of a new love FOR ALL OF US 😉😉😂! I feel I’m one of a majority of subbys who never doubted for a moment that you have rules in place and your childrens safety always first! ❤️❤️ next video please👏🏻👏🏻🙋🏻♀️🇬🇧💕jane
We had a larger riding mower when my kids were small. We had rules! We now have a small riding mower. We still have rules for my grandson. Congrats on your new tractor !
Just a tip for you, use an old tyre if you have one around place the transport box down on an old tyre it makes putting the box on the tractor much easier.
Great bit of kit. Remember the hydraulics drop suddenly if the valve is touched when engine is off, I always shake the loader joystick to remove all the pressure after shutting the engine off. Also if parked with the loader up it might creep down so don’t leave it above a car bonnet!
New tractor now you need a HiLux duel cab. The days of standard family car has passed 😁 Girls will be driving by the time they are 13 with a HiLux in the arsenal
I'm quite happy that you are taking great care of your children and pets as would anyone who have followed your previous excellent videos. You both have above average concern so 'no worries' there.
Nice disclaimer at the end. I assume that was for those that have never done anything more exciting than turn the telly on or opened a packet of crisps. Life is full of dangerous things from the minute you open your eyes in the morning. For normal people it’s quite obvious you take safety very seriously and would not put the lives of your fabulous family (and that includes your adorable dog) in any risk whatsoever. Keep up the videos it’s great to see you and yours moving on. P.S. when do you sleep.
Hi Tim, if you keep all your attachments on a pallet or skids it makes it alot easier when attaching to the bottom links 👍 Loving all the new videos, always awaiting the next notification!
So because you have a little tractor now to go around picking stuff up and digging things and mowing grass you think I'm going to be envious... well you would be right 😂 looks like a great starter for you both and I know it will be used alot so good for experience.
Just an idea Tim, these etsy folk sell log slices with designs on, you'd get thousands of slices out of one of those fallen trees and your kids could paint the designs on them, keep them them busy lol Great channel.
Hi all what an adventure, judging by how it’s coping with the materials you’ve had delivered the tractor is going to be a big asset . My late cousin was a farmer as was his farther , he was driving tractors from the age of eight and a combine harvester at fifteen . No doubt many will be horrified at this , but the reality back then was everyone was expected to help , especially on the small holding farms . I think you both are being absolutely wise in your approach as regards the children , the more they are involved the more they will respect their environment and be aware of the dangers and the benefits. Best wishes and kind regards as always. 😀👍👍👍
Looks like before long you'll be needing his and hers machines😁 They are going to save you so much time and effort- a very wise and sound investment. Also, you can't possibly have enough toys- they make life so much more enjoyable too. Have fun!
Tim & Jo, I have seen your absolute dedication to the girls safety around everything you both do from the beginning of your journey. If there are people who don’t see that then they are not long term followers who appreciate your actions. Fuckem, the people who know better, know better 🤓
Was going to comment something very similar! Can tell you arent complacent with the girls, and i had to rewind the recent video with maggie rolling around in the background 🤣 never going to please everyone!
Love the compact tractor looks very versatile with the attachments, just watch your security as unfortunately farm theft is high for items that can be pushed onto a medium size truck. I had a brand new ride on lawn mower stolen from my small farm, 2 days after it was delivered……
I still think a compact tractor is not as useful as a skidsteer, but trialling the machine is a great plan. Re kids on and around machines. I was brought up on and around farms, so I am a strong believer of kids knowing about heavy machines. Both from how to be around them and operation. Not not is it safer to get them involved earlier, but at times they can make sole use safer eg I. Your log cutting scenario your oldest could easily move the boom if a log was in a difficult position. The key in my view is danger awareness, good communication and clear rules. I can see Rosa mowing the bottom paddock in not time.
Might be worth keeping a couple of pairs of ear defenders hung up on the tractor so ya don’t get complacent about your own hearing Tim I know the temptation
Lots to learn. Is that the smaller model tractor? Looks pretty capable! Is there a top someplace in the accessories? I suspect it would be a good thing to have for a day of summer mowing.
Thanks for the review. I'm over in the United States and they are now offering this tractor here. How has it worked for you so far? Any problems? Thanks
Shuttle. Seemed like the best of both and possibly a little more controlled in certain situations. It’s a pretty quiet machine all round, only when you are up at PTO revs that you might want 🎧.
@@TheRestorationCouple Thank you for the answer. So it won't be a bad choice to go for the HST? The solis 26 seems like a good pick. Hope I don't lose to much power with the HST.
@@timmysk2670 can’t say I’ve driven it so couldn’t compare. Best bet would be to chat with Blacktrac as they are experts with all things Solis. Mention TRC as they have offered to sort out a discount or extras. 👍
@@TheRestorationCouple All good,thanks again. Hope you will make a video when you service it,oil change and all that so I know what to do,hahah . Appreciate the help. Cheers!
So classic, whenever my wife and I visit her parents place in the country I don't even try to pretend like I get to drive the tractor, that is her domain now.
Under the health and safety act you are 99% responsible for your own and others safety. The other 1% is common sense. I was going to comment about your rollover bar at the start but you did what I expected when you attached your box you also sorted your roll bar. You also asked the driver how to operate it before doing anything which I consider great thinking and great safety. So I do not think that the disclaimer was needed as you had already shown good safety practice especially after the stern "we have rules around the tractor". As always thanks for posting
All important question, does the tractor have a name yet? Continuing the nursery rhyme theme of Humpty Dumpty - how about Little Boy Blue (or Little Bo Peep if you plan on getting sheep) ? (unfortunately, as it's a new tractor 'Old Macdonald' doesn't feel like a good fit) And just putting it out there, but when you get the mini-digger it can be Little Miss Muffet, making tuffets everywhere
You're right to be concerned about safety, but the tractor is small and low with excellent all round vision, so this helps to minimise dangers. Big modern tractors are more of a risk because of poor vision around the wheels etc.
I agree. When our kids were young they needed supervision round the yard; it got easier as they got older but a health and safety assessment was still necessary.
A bit like Modern Cars .... No-One knows 'how' to Operate ALL of those dang buttons/Touch-Screens etc .... Looks like Jo got 'The Tractor Vibes' EH?? 😂🤣😂
If sales do not meet expectations, they may go away, and you will be stuck with an orphan brand tractor with little value because parts and service may become difficult to source.
@@canalboating Poor attempt at humour. He is a fan, but you could tell that his better half was in her element when she was trying them out in the showroom!
People are interested in you doing DIY projects that they will potentially do. I think you’ve lost yourself somewhere in believing that people care about your journey. All the best but nobody does I’m sorry
While there was lots of discussion on size, cab, old v new, brands, etc, the best tractor is the one you have and right now it's this. A Solis 26, and until we discover any different, it's doing everything we ask of it and more. There are more agricultural suitable machines and others suited to construction but as a great starting point we now have some power and versatility behind us to make a start on lots more projects. 👍
A much needed piece of equipment Tim 👍🏼
Great stuff, kids couldn't get a better childhood, living the dream!
I think this tracktor is worthy of a name!
it sounds like the solis has a 3 cylinder diesel kubota engine
This could be the start of a new love FOR ALL OF US 😉😉😂! I feel I’m one of a majority of subbys who never doubted for a moment that you have rules in place and your childrens safety always first! ❤️❤️ next video please👏🏻👏🏻🙋🏻♀️🇬🇧💕jane
We had a larger riding mower when my kids were small.
We had rules!
We now have a small riding mower.
We still have rules for my grandson.
Congrats on your new tractor !
Just a tip for you, use an old tyre if you have one around place the transport box down on an old tyre it makes putting the box on the tractor much easier.
Will try it next time.
Great bit of kit. Remember the hydraulics drop suddenly if the valve is touched when engine is off, I always shake the loader joystick to remove all the pressure after shutting the engine off. Also if parked with the loader up it might creep down so don’t leave it above a car bonnet!
agree , well said,they may be small but they sill bite.
+1 - this is good advice
A necessary workhorse around the farm and yes, Jo was having fun, to be encouraged
New tractor now you need a HiLux duel cab. The days of standard family car has passed 😁
Girls will be driving by the time they are 13 with a HiLux in the arsenal
Happy memories of my old yanmar that I sold when we packed up & semi retired 😎
I'm quite happy that you are taking great care of your children and pets as would anyone who have followed your previous excellent videos. You both have above average concern so 'no worries' there.
Wow you really are the fun police, just watch the video without getting your knickers twisted
Nice disclaimer at the end. I assume that was for those that have never done anything more exciting than turn the telly on or opened a packet of crisps. Life is full of dangerous things from the minute you open your eyes in the morning. For normal people it’s quite obvious you take safety very seriously and would not put the lives of your fabulous family (and that includes your adorable dog) in any risk whatsoever.
Keep up the videos it’s great to see you and yours moving on. P.S. when do you sleep.
Hi Tim, if you keep all your attachments on a pallet or skids it makes it alot easier when attaching to the bottom links 👍
Loving all the new videos, always awaiting the next notification!
Both your faces are a picture, I wish you all the best on your adventures
So because you have a little tractor now to go around picking stuff up and digging things and mowing grass you think I'm going to be envious... well you would be right 😂 looks like a great starter for you both and I know it will be used alot so good for experience.
Just an idea Tim, these etsy folk sell log slices with designs on, you'd get thousands of slices out of one of those fallen trees and your kids could paint the designs on them, keep them them busy lol Great channel.
Congrats on the new tractor! It's such a cool color, too. It's going to be such a help on the farm.
Colour
I think in time you will regret not getting one with a cab ! Best of luck with it though 👍
Hi all what an adventure, judging by how it’s coping with the materials you’ve had delivered the tractor is going to be a big asset . My late cousin was a farmer as was his farther , he was driving tractors from the age of eight and a combine harvester at fifteen . No doubt many will be horrified at this , but the reality back then was everyone was expected to help , especially on the small holding farms . I think you both are being absolutely wise in your approach as regards the children , the more they are involved the more they will respect their environment and be aware of the dangers and the benefits. Best wishes and kind regards as always. 😀👍👍👍
That looks a lot of fun! I would just want to move things all day. Well at least for the first day😅
Jo, Your yellow wellies look very pretty with the new blue tractor . Very fashionable 👩🌾👍
Great investment, invaluable for what you can use it for. Looking forward to the next video.👍🏼
Looks like before long you'll be needing his and hers machines😁 They are going to save you so much time and effort- a very wise and sound investment. Also, you can't possibly have enough toys- they make life so much more enjoyable too. Have fun!
living your best life man, my true dream im loving your journey been here for a long time and have enjoyed all of it
Great toy. Pleasure to watch. All the best
Move over Jeremy Clarkson, there is a new farmer in town 🤠
Kaleb would just laugh
Great new toy to play with. It will come in very handy 👍
Looks great. Seems like there will be stiff competition for the keys.
Niffty bit of kit ... will certainly make life easier with all those heavy jobs.
I think you need to get a second tractor so you can have a go Tim. Jo looks a natural. Regards Jim.
It's a no brainer! Might be worth investing in a tracker.
Tim & Jo, I have seen your absolute dedication to the girls safety around everything you both do from the beginning of your journey. If there are people who don’t see that then they are not long term followers who appreciate your actions. Fuckem, the people who know better, know better 🤓
Was going to comment something very similar! Can tell you arent complacent with the girls, and i had to rewind the recent video with maggie rolling around in the background 🤣 never going to please everyone!
Brilliant! Looks pristine now but whp's keeping it clean. Bit big for the car wash! 😊
Love the compact tractor looks very versatile with the attachments, just watch your security as unfortunately farm theft is high for items that can be pushed onto a medium size truck. I had a brand new ride on lawn mower stolen from my small farm, 2 days after it was delivered……
Sorry to hear that.
Inside job??
Solis is aperfect small tractor...i have a Solis 20 and i'm happy
Très beau tracteur et très bien équipé
J'adore 👍😀
nice bit of kit and a great size.
That looks like a very handy and capable tractor!
Love your work 👍
I still think a compact tractor is not as useful as a skidsteer, but trialling the machine is a great plan. Re kids on and around machines. I was brought up on and around farms, so I am a strong believer of kids knowing about heavy machines. Both from how to be around them and operation. Not not is it safer to get them involved earlier, but at times they can make sole use safer eg I. Your log cutting scenario your oldest could easily move the boom if a log was in a difficult position. The key in my view is danger awareness, good communication and clear rules. I can see Rosa mowing the bottom paddock in not time.
Great bit of kit, congrats.
Tim, this is your best toy ever! And doesn't Jo look good on it?!?! 😋😎
Brilliant versitile bit of kit
2:27 remembers to put the lift down before walking away. Well done, good to see.
Wishing you the best of luck with it.
Might be worth keeping a couple of pairs of ear defenders hung up on the tractor so ya don’t get complacent about your own hearing Tim I know the temptation
Looks great! i expect with a machine like this its a case of 'everything looks like a nail' 😄
I’m sure you and the kids will be fine, just like the hundreds of farmers kids that grow up on working farms each year :)
Happy days..😊
Congratulations upon your workhorse, it looks cool but I suspect with our English weather you might wish you a had a cab.
Shiny fings !
Good stuff
let the kids have a ride in the bucket .. ;)
Lots to learn. Is that the smaller model tractor? Looks pretty capable! Is there a top someplace in the accessories? I suspect it would be a good thing to have for a day of summer mowing.
Thanks for the review. I'm over in the United States and they are now offering this tractor here. How has it worked for you so far? Any problems? Thanks
Hello. Is it a HST one? Also if not, did you test a HST one? Is the transmision noisy as in loud? Wanting to buy one Thanks.
Shuttle. Seemed like the best of both and possibly a little more controlled in certain situations. It’s a pretty quiet machine all round, only when you are up at PTO revs that you might want 🎧.
@@TheRestorationCouple Thank you for the answer. So it won't be a bad choice to go for the HST? The solis 26 seems like a good pick. Hope I don't lose to much power with the HST.
@@timmysk2670 can’t say I’ve driven it so couldn’t compare. Best bet would be to chat with Blacktrac as they are experts with all things Solis. Mention TRC as they have offered to sort out a discount or extras. 👍
@@TheRestorationCouple All good,thanks again. Hope you will make a video when you service it,oil change and all that so I know what to do,hahah . Appreciate the help. Cheers!
So classic, whenever my wife and I visit her parents place in the country I don't even try to pretend like I get to drive the tractor, that is her domain now.
You’ll be binge watching Andrew Camarata’s RUclips videos now 😂
Are you getting a combine harvester and a piece of straw next?
Hi I can see it’s a Solis tractor but what hp ??? I am in the process of looking at one myself they seem good machines
26
sadly there is a very active (stolen) market in ALL farm equipment. nail it down bolt it down, hide it away
Get a shotgun!!
Under the health and safety act you are 99% responsible for your own and others safety. The other 1% is common sense. I was going to comment about your rollover bar at the start but you did what I expected when you attached your box you also sorted your roll bar. You also asked the driver how to operate it before doing anything which I consider great thinking and great safety. So I do not think that the disclaimer was needed as you had already shown good safety practice especially after the stern "we have rules around the tractor". As always thanks for posting
All important question, does the tractor have a name yet?
Continuing the nursery rhyme theme of Humpty Dumpty - how about Little Boy Blue (or Little Bo Peep if you plan on getting sheep) ?
(unfortunately, as it's a new tractor 'Old Macdonald' doesn't feel like a good fit)
And just putting it out there, but when you get the mini-digger it can be Little Miss Muffet, making tuffets everywhere
hi guys, im looking at getting a 26 myself, did you try the HST version and if so what are your thoughts compared to the 9x9?
thanks
You're right to be concerned about safety, but the tractor is small and low with excellent all round vision, so this helps to minimise dangers. Big modern tractors are more of a risk because of poor vision around the wheels etc.
I think the big dumper is more of a risk with such a blind spot… and old brakes. But better to have a blanket rule for the girls. 👍
I agree. When our kids were young they needed supervision round the yard; it got easier as they got older but a health and safety assessment was still necessary.
Imagine the tractor broll now
Looks like you heard me
Does that tractor have the option of adding a cab for when the weather gets harsh? A canvas or plastic cab would do it👍
The next size up does so possibly worth thinking about.
Envy
Is that seat sensor adjustable or is Jo going to be listening to beeps every time she is on the tractor?
Out of curiosity, will you qualify for a red diesel exemption?
A bit like Modern Cars .... No-One knows 'how' to Operate ALL of those dang buttons/Touch-Screens etc .... Looks like Jo got 'The Tractor Vibes' EH?? 😂🤣😂
Life changer ,,,,, your back will love you ......eh
They are made in India
You gonna need a bigger tractor!
sound basic engineering - great machine - great price and low finance !!!and its not chinese!!!
WHAT'S IT'S NAME??
If sales do not meet expectations, they may go away, and you will be stuck with an orphan brand tractor with little value because parts and service may become difficult to source.
I did say in the last video that you weren't going to be the biggest fan of the tractor 🤣
does that make him an ex tractor fan
@@canalboating Poor attempt at humour. He is a fan, but you could tell that his better half was in her element when she was trying them out in the showroom!
@@Leonard_Smith Aw come on I bet you had a wry smile as you typed your reply 🤣
@@canalboating Well maybe... 🤣
Be very careful,a lot of people know you have a new tractor on the farm…
Might be a good idea to hide some trackers in it
Check M track automatrics on youtube
Please be super careful using a tractor around those lovely kids. 41 people killed on UK farms last year.
08:04
elf and safety in the house
totally agree, kids and pets !!!!!
He knows best...we shall see. These things can bite with the engine off.
People are interested in you doing DIY projects that they will potentially do. I think you’ve lost yourself somewhere in believing that people care about your journey. All the best but nobody does I’m sorry
Please don't speak for anyone but yourself. You sir/madam are in the minority here.
Well 99% of the comments suggest otherwise. There's no need to be sorry, as plenty of people are interested in their journey.
I care.
I'm enjoying the content, so you speak for yourself
Totally invested and I for one am interested in the journey, this is only the beginning 😎👍✅✅✅✅✅