Welcome back Jason and Karen. As other have said, a dirt ramp to get the front end of the tractor higher relative to the trailer would make the whole process much simpler. Make sure to make it before selling the backhoe 😂. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I agree with the idea of a raised ramp and platform for your tractor to sit on. I’m sure you could move some dirt around to put that together. That’s the way the pro excavator operators do it. Welcome back!
@@OakMountainAcottsyah, the old calcium based juice would rust out rims over the years, but the newer ‘beet juice’ does not have that effect. People also use washer fluid as well as an option.
Glad you're back. Without a doubt, load the back tires. That will make it more stable, improve traction and safer. Getting a few of those concrete blocks and building a ramp, then pull the trailer next to it. That would give you 2' more hight.
@@OakMountainAcotts I just spent a week in Ontario for kubota training at the big warehouse / training facility Forgot how different the weather is from out west lol
Hello. I just now ran across your videos. I like what I've seen so far a lot! My wife and I live a pretty similar lifestyle as you do. We process firewood, and stack it into IBC's as well. I don't have the level of equipment that you've got, and I don't know that I ever care to get to your "level", but who knows, maybe. I love your log trailer. I've been thinking about building one for myself, but without the hydraulics, just the trailer itself. I figure with my Kioti RX 7320 and grapple, I could just pull the trailer into the woods, unhook, load the logs onto the trailer with the tractor, hook back up and pull the trailer into my processing area. I don't know, that's the plan anyway. I also don't have a processor, I just load my logs onto the bucking table that I've built, and that's working for me so far. The processor would be a big investment, and I just don't know that I want to HAVE TO work processing firewood as much as I would need to in order to justify the price of a processor. We'll see though. Anyway, I like your videos, I'm going to watch a few more now, best wishes to you!
Hi Jeff, thanks for stopping by! We started out with ATV’s, snow machines and trailers years ago. The 414 tractor and winch have been part of the complement from day 1. We used to use steel poles as ramps, a chain and the logging winch to load logs onto the trailer to take them to a local sawmill. Once we got them there they unloaded them with a tractor and forks. All of our firewood was cut into 16” in the log yard and trucked out in a trailer behind the ATV. Over 25 years this turned into my hobby. I’m upgrading equipment now with intentions to work in the woods long into retirement… we’ll see how that goes! Take care.
Your workaround for dumping totes into the trailer looks just fine. I load seasoned wood from a stack by hand directly into Gaylord boxes( heavy cardboard boxes used for produce in farm stands and at auctions, cost is $10. barely used in SE Pennsylvania USA), then move directly with tractor to my covered deck next to my house. Each box holds about 1/4 cord, easily lifter with subcompact tractor using rear mounted forks. PTO lift capacity much more than front forks. No counter weights needed. Wood is handled only once after splitting and stacking. If you have access to cheap boxes like these, you could deliver in them if the customer has a way to move/place them
I know you've invested quite a bit into using totes for firewood storage and transport, but this is exactly why I used firewood bulk bags. Less weight, firewood doesn't need to be stacked, the amount is still measured by volume so you know how much is in them, and all you need to do is tip them over the side and gravity does the rest. Just a thought. I use totes as well, but not for something I'm going to be dumping into a trailer or truck. Nice dump trailer!
Thanks! I thought the bags were quite expensive when I was looking at them. I got a good deal on my totes… I really like my dump trailer. I got lucky as I pretty much bought the first one that I saw!
Glad to see you back. I was wondering where you were. Thinking on the loading of the trailer. What if you had a dock that you could park the trailer up to sideways and then a gentle ramp up to the trailer that would give you the height you need to dump the totes.
I really like your channel I’m glad you’re back, it would be awesome to find a way to keep the totes on the front without needing to get out and put a strap on it
GREETINGS JASON, LEE HERE, NICE TO SEE YOU BACK. GREAT IDEA WITH THE TOTES, CUTTING OUT THE WHOLE END SO YOU CAN DUMP IT. IS IT POSSIBLE TO UPGRADE THE HYDRAULIC PUMP ON THE KUBOTA TO GET THE HEIGHT YOU NEED? YOU AND YOUR FAMILY KEEP WELL, LATER
Hi Lee, the complete side from the tote is the answer. We like to stack the wood to guarantee the measure and it gets all the fine out too. Not sure about the pump. I haven’t looked into it!
Welcome back. Glad you're making videos again. When did you switch to IBC totes for your firewood storage needs? The sides on your dump trailer are quite high. Do they need to be that high for any reason? It looks like you could carry a full cord of loose fire wood with much lower sides.
Thanks! This was the first year for the totes. I think they are a big improvement. Especially for drying and handling. I love the high sides on the trailer but I may need a loading dock!
Nice to see you again, but just one machine? Sounds like a job for Lännen/Huddig/Hydrema. Strong loader, strong back hoe, good hydraulics and good off road capabilities. And as we talk machines: Are you now upgrading the Kranman-trailer? The T5000EX could be the suitable one for that Kubota?
Great to see ya back, build a ramp out of dirt and timbers
That’s what I was thinking. It would be a game changer…
Welcome back Jason and Karen. As other have said, a dirt ramp to get the front end of the tractor higher relative to the trailer would make the whole process much simpler. Make sure to make it before selling the backhoe 😂. Thanks for sharing your experience.
For sure… I have a plan!
Glad you're back. I had to rewatch your old videos for the past 7 months. I really enjoy your maple syrup videos. God Bless
Well thanks for all the repeat views!
awesome to have you back online
Thanks Yves!
I agree with the idea of a raised ramp and platform for your tractor to sit on. I’m sure you could move some dirt around to put that together. That’s the way the pro excavator operators do it. Welcome back!
Thanks Rick… I have a plan now… just need some concrete blocks!
Nice to see you back again!.....
Thanks! It is good to be back…
Nice to see you back Jason!
Thanks!
Hey Jason, glad you're back!!
Thanks Corey!
Glad to see you guys back,
Thank you!
Great to see you back
Thanks for watching!
Nice to see your back. Good luck this deer season and your dad as well 👍
Thanks Bob! One nice buck on the trail cameras so far…
you're alive...lol, good to c u back
Yes, just tired out!
Welcome back. With the larger tractor, the loaded tires will really help as you get more into using the loader for stuff.
Quite a few guys around here don’t recommend loading the tires but I don’t think rim guard ruins rims like the calcium chloride did… I want to try it…
@@OakMountainAcottsyah, the old calcium based juice would rust out rims over the years, but the newer ‘beet juice’ does not have that effect. People also use washer fluid as well as an option.
@lloydbutler7479 Yes. I think the beet juice is a little heavier… that’s what I want…
Glad you're back. Without a doubt, load the back tires. That will make it more stable, improve traction and safer. Getting a few of those concrete blocks and building a ramp, then pull the trailer next to it. That would give you 2' more hight.
That is exactly my plan!
Your back! Good to see!
We had a good rest. Over due for some videos!
Look after your selves first. I just started working for a kubota dealer ship in my town😊 keep it real Glad your back ❤
For sure…. Love those kubotas!
@@OakMountainAcotts I just spent a week in Ontario for kubota training at the big warehouse / training facility Forgot how different the weather is from out west lol
@PapaRug.58 nice. You will be our resident expert!
Hello. I just now ran across your videos. I like what I've seen so far a lot! My wife and I live a pretty similar lifestyle as you do. We process firewood, and stack it into IBC's as well. I don't have the level of equipment that you've got, and I don't know that I ever care to get to your "level", but who knows, maybe.
I love your log trailer. I've been thinking about building one for myself, but without the hydraulics, just the trailer itself. I figure with my Kioti RX 7320 and grapple, I could just pull the trailer into the woods, unhook, load the logs onto the trailer with the tractor, hook back up and pull the trailer into my processing area. I don't know, that's the plan anyway. I also don't have a processor, I just load my logs onto the bucking table that I've built, and that's working for me so far. The processor would be a big investment, and I just don't know that I want to HAVE TO work processing firewood as much as I would need to in order to justify the price of a processor. We'll see though.
Anyway, I like your videos, I'm going to watch a few more now, best wishes to you!
Hi Jeff, thanks for stopping by! We started out with ATV’s, snow machines and trailers years ago. The 414 tractor and winch have been part of the complement from day 1. We used to use steel poles as ramps, a chain and the logging winch to load logs onto the trailer to take them to a local sawmill. Once we got them there they unloaded them with a tractor and forks. All of our firewood was cut into 16” in the log yard and trucked out in a trailer behind the ATV. Over 25 years this turned into my hobby. I’m upgrading equipment now with intentions to work in the woods long into retirement… we’ll see how that goes! Take care.
Good to see you make making videos
Thanks for the feedback. We appreciate you watching them!
Your workaround for dumping totes into the trailer looks just fine. I load seasoned wood from a stack by hand directly into Gaylord boxes( heavy cardboard boxes used for produce in farm stands and at auctions, cost is $10. barely used in SE Pennsylvania USA), then move directly with tractor to my covered deck next to my house. Each box holds about 1/4 cord, easily lifter with subcompact tractor using rear mounted forks. PTO lift capacity much more than front forks. No counter weights needed. Wood is handled only once after splitting and stacking. If you have access to cheap boxes like these, you could deliver in them if the customer has a way to move/place them
Sounds like they work pretty good. I think a loading dock will get me where I need to be!
Hello Jason, welcome back 👍🇺🇸
Thank you! Did you folks take a break or are you still at it?
@@OakMountainAcottsWe are still at it. Posted video 518 yesterday
@outdoorswithlarryrobin wow! That’s a lot of work!
Nice to see you back buddy !!
I thought you had unsubscribed!
Good to see you back.
Thanks!
Hi Jason!!😀😀
Good to see you back!!👍👍
Thanks. Hope you are doing well!
I know you've invested quite a bit into using totes for firewood storage and transport, but this is exactly why I used firewood bulk bags. Less weight, firewood doesn't need to be stacked, the amount is still measured by volume so you know how much is in them, and all you need to do is tip them over the side and gravity does the rest. Just a thought. I use totes as well, but not for something I'm going to be dumping into a trailer or truck. Nice dump trailer!
Thanks! I thought the bags were quite expensive when I was looking at them. I got a good deal on my totes… I really like my dump trailer. I got lucky as I pretty much bought the first one that I saw!
@@OakMountainAcotts they are an investment. Totes in my area are twice as much usually.
Glad to see you back. I was wondering where you were. Thinking on the loading of the trailer. What if you had a dock that you could park the trailer up to sideways and then a gentle ramp up to the trailer that would give you the height you need to dump the totes.
That’s what I was thinking… I have a good spot in the yard for something like this… just need a few concrete blocks…
I really like your channel I’m glad you’re back, it would be awesome to find a way to keep the totes on the front without needing to get out and put a strap on it
We are happy to be back. The strap is a bit of a pain but we used to put every stick in the backhoe bucket by hand to load it. We are making progress!
GREETINGS JASON, LEE HERE, NICE TO SEE YOU BACK. GREAT IDEA WITH THE TOTES, CUTTING OUT THE WHOLE END SO YOU CAN DUMP IT. IS IT POSSIBLE TO UPGRADE THE HYDRAULIC PUMP ON THE KUBOTA TO GET THE HEIGHT YOU NEED? YOU AND YOUR FAMILY KEEP WELL, LATER
Hi Lee, the complete side from the tote is the answer. We like to stack the wood to guarantee the measure and it gets all the fine out too. Not sure about the pump. I haven’t looked into it!
Welcome back. Glad you're making videos again. When did you switch to IBC totes for your firewood storage needs? The sides on your dump trailer are quite high. Do they need to be that high for any reason? It looks like you could carry a full cord of loose fire wood with much lower sides.
Thanks! This was the first year for the totes. I think they are a big improvement. Especially for drying and handling. I love the high sides on the trailer but I may need a loading dock!
Nice to see you again, but just one machine? Sounds like a job for Lännen/Huddig/Hydrema. Strong loader, strong back hoe, good hydraulics and good off road capabilities.
And as we talk machines: Are you now upgrading the Kranman-trailer? The T5000EX could be the suitable one for that Kubota?
I’ll have to do some research… I think the 4060 will easily handle a bigger trailer. It’s on my wish list!
Great to see you guys back
Thanks for watching!