To inquire about the equipment, send an email to kcfan491@gmail.com or message my Facebook page. When an item sells I will mark it as sold here: Tractor $32,500 Skid Steer $72,000 Harley Rake $6500 Skid Steer Brush Cutter $5000 Tractor Brush Cutter $1200 Tiller $2000 Box Blade $900 Landscape Rake $700 - Sold Carry All $250 Rock Bucket $1000
I didn’t pay for any of the upgrades except for the loader. Every bit of it was sponsored That is why I’m not trying to get that money back from the sale I can make the payments. Just trying to make smart financial decisions A far as the buying decision you are just repeating what I have said 100 times In videos
Needs change, use cases change, equipment that works today might be better replaced by something else tomorrow. The great thing about these compact tractors is the versatility and wide range of attachments and implements. Great reviews, and I appreciate all of the hard work you put into this channel, Brock. Look forward to all the new stuff down the road!
Debt free is the way to go Brock. Seems like a pretty fair price for the tractor including all your upgrades. I’d love to have it but then my debt free run would end 😱. Good luck!
Brock, Great video. It will definitely be sad seeing that John Deere goes but I fully understand the reasoning behind it. Being debt free would be an amazing feeling. Whoever ends up with either of those machines will be getting a great machine that I'm confident will last them a long time. I feel with the thousands of dollars of upgrades on the john Deere you listed it at is a Very reasonable price. I'm excited to see your evolution, growth and follow you through this next chapter. Id love to get ahold of a harrow like that. They are great for dragging "fertilizer" in cow pastures. The Maschio flail mower would be awesome to
@@RockhillfarmYT will be interested to see what small CTL you chose, I’ve been checking out the RT-50 from ASV myself and Yanmar acquired them so definitely a great engine.
There's a time and a place for good debt.Just not so much at once.Good quality equipment you will be able to pick up down the road,like yours,with someone else taking the initial depreciation and possibly the taxes also.A big pat on the back for realizing that sitting with loads of debt eating away at you every month is not a good feeling,not every one gets that.Getting ahead takes years.I know you're on the right track.By the way,DEBT has got me way ahead in life.
But do they both come with full tanks of diesel? :). Well, that's quite a change. And the closer one gets to being debt free, the better you feel. It's far too easy to get caught in the "I can make those monthly payments" credit trap. I dug myself out of that when I was younger and have managed to avoid getting back into it. I try to live by a modified version of the "If I can't pay cash then I don't need it" philosophy. I charge nearly EVERYTHING on my credit cards, but I get 1% back minimum and up to 3% on some purchases. I use a gas card that pays 5% on all fuel purchases and 2% at restaurants. I pay them off every month. Periodically I take that cash back money and use it completely irresponsibly :). I set monthly budgets for spending and defer the "fun" purchases when vet bills, home repairs, or whatever takes too large a chunk out of the budget. And if I do choose to spread out payments over time (VERY rarely) then I always use 0% financing like PayPal Credit or Affirm. Developing fiscal responsibility is something that should be taught more aggressively in schools, and hopefully by parents. Debt sucks, and credit providers do everything they can to pull you into it.
I'm about 3 months from having the cash for the tractor. It is a size I have really considered, and I've seen every one of your videos. But like you, I don't want debt, so I cant jump on it right now. Wish I was already relocated in the USA so I could visit and we could talk!
I am excited for all the changes you have coming. Great job explaining. I think your prices are great and hope you can sell quickly. I loved running your Baumalight recently and while this will be a big change, I think it makes a lot of sense!
To be honest he can't sell all the equipment because he don't own several pieces of that equipment, and what he says he owns he don't own, the bank owns it. So, hopefully he is able to sell what he has for what he needs to break even on the loans he has, otherwise he'll still be in the hole and the loan/finance company (JOHN DEERE) ain't gonna like that he sold the assets they loaned against.
Very informative and honest!!!I wish I had the knowledge to run my own tube and sell my smaller tree cutting equipment. Camera's tripods etc and everything is needed.
I agree with the other commenters. I’m selling the stuff I own. The other stuff is borrowed from the manufacture. Maybe a couple attachments I’m keeping for the new Tractor
I am a tractor guy since 12 years old. Currently have a 40hp new holland that had a back hoe and with that rig I started a part time landscaping business in 2006. 3 years ago I bought a CAT 304 mini ex and last year a JD 325g. Almost bought a bigger tractor before buying the 325 but decided in the 325. I can’t over emphasize that the mini ex/skid steer will probably triple your income over the backhoe skid steer combo you have now. I like your channel very much. When I watch you use the skid steer to pull stumps or the backhoe to do anything I just cringe. Not saying you want to do this kind of work but if you do sell the tractors and buy a mini ex. Keep the 325. You will make more money and wish you had done it sooner.
Good video, to be honest stopped watching some channels due to so much expensive equipment can't related as an average homesteader. Good to see demos etc. but no way going into debt, may take more time or hire out work but debt at this level ( exception for business turning over lot of $ with equipment) just not exceptable . Thanks for your talk
Brock, I’d love your 2038R, but I can’t even imagine the logistics to get it out to SE Pennsylvania. Good luck with your sale, I hope you get what you want for them.
That's the problem I face with pretty much everything I find, having something shipped across the country makes no sense as it costs just as much to ship as the item cost. Kind of what I ran into with buying pallet forks for my tractor from Messkick's. The shipping cost was ridiculous, granted I needed them and nobody in my area had them...but still expensive, and not even sub-compact forks so I lost about 100 pounds of my lift capacity, but I'm stuck with them now so I use them...however, a set of sub-compact forks would be awesome if someone in my area would trade yeah not likely LOL.
Honest answers. Thanks for the passion you put into this channel. It’s real life and very interesting to people in similar positions. I was fortunate enough to pay cash for used equipment for a few years, then trade up as opportunities were found.
Congratulations on deciding to sell the John Deere and all that goes with it. I remember your early videos talking about your purchase. I remember the video about your measuring the John Deere pallet forks versus another brand purchased. It has served well and is now ready to go and help someone else! Be free
If u paid 2600 dollars at any point in time for a self leveling loader you got took. Literally all that is required is to tip down while ur booming up. I’ll never understand why they started making these lawnmowers with loaders and three points on them. Some people shouldn’t ever run equipment. Maybe not you specifically, just saying.
No debt is best and family first! Congratulations! Now, about the deal you made with the devil… (mystery tractor company) Guess we’ll have to wait ten days to find out. God I hope you don’t turn into another tractor marketing channel. RUclips really has just turned into the modern version of commercials. Good luck Brock, you’re a good guy and you’ll be successful whatever you do.
I'm self employed as well. I have no problem buying equipment if it allows me to get more contracting work and make more $$. But the equipment has to pay for itself, otherwise it has to go. But you have more than one business most likely. You have your RUclips business and your other business. So it becomes a balancing act. Still, if you are done with it, it should go. You will thank yourself as you get older. You can't work forever. Regarding emotional attachment to something like your JD Tractor. Take a lot of pictures of it. Stand next to it and have someone else take pictures. You won't forget it. I have some hobby equipment as well. But its not serious $$. I am debt free and have a bunch of money, making money, in ETFs and stocks. Once you see your money increase by 20% per year while you do nothing, you will be hooked! That's right. Put in 100K and the next year its $120K. My returns this last year exceeded that by a lot! That is better for me, my wife, and kids. The same situation works for most folks. Zero out the debt as much as possible while banking all you can and investing wisely.
Have you considered all the subscribers that came in because of showcasing the smaller tractor? I'm only assuming, but I'm assuming YT is giving you income, maybe substantial in your overall income scope. There is a massive following of people with the 1 and 2 series john deere tractors. Who knows, maybe you'll get even more subscribers with the larger equipment. As I type this I realize, as long as the content is good people will come and stay. It just needs to be relatable, I think.
Your babies? These are tools and nothing more. Getting attached to physical items especially when they have debt attached is a bad mindset to have if you're trying to be financially responsible.
Brock - I need advice and it might make for a good episode. Cutting grass on a large property, 20+ acres. I have a 40H tractor with a flail mower and brushhog. Does it make sense to run a $40,000 tractor at 2500 RPM for 10 hours to cut grass rather than buying a $5,000 commercial zero turn. The tractor approach seems inefficient and slower but I would prefer to use it vs buying another machine. Thoughts appreciated.
I would love to buy your tractor, BUT, I am going to have to purchase a new diesel truck this year to tow my equipment and RV. Can't swing both in one year. Appreciate you always being up front. Debt is a big thing that some people just don't see to worry about. I have 3 vehicles, all over 100k, all paid for. My truck is a 2011 and it is time to replace it. The hardest part is thinking about going into debt again for a truck. I can afford the debt, it just feels bad.
I’d buy a mini excavator before a mini skid steer. A mini excavator was one of my first machine purchases and it was amazing. Make sure it has a thumb.
Reducing $100k in debt and moving forward with different tractors and different equipment for new content is HUGE!!! Look forward to see what’s coming, or already here (I’m over a week behind). Cheers 🍻 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸
If you're interested in a smaller skid steer, I'd look at the ASV RT25, RT40, and RT50. They're very small and compact and much more comfortable and capable than the ones you stand on.
I would love to. I’m way upside down on the truck and probably can’t sell it unless I’ve got a bunch of cash. The machines have some equity. I looked at my loans today and for everything I’m selling. I owe 86K.
Owning my landscape company I know the feeling. For us it’s just life of the beast trading equipment but it was so hard selling my first tractor which was just a kubota 2380 but that was my baby.
Brock, Congratulations on your decision to go Dept Free and starting a retirement plan. Only speaking from my experience I live in a world of peace today, knowing I'm financially secure now if something were to happen to me preventing me from being able to earn a weekly income knowing my family will be secure financially. Life became much easier and enjoyable, not carrying around the stress I once did from being buried in dept. I do still have a balance on my mortgage, but know that if something were to happen, a few changes in my financial situation, I would be in good shape.
Good morning, Brock. Your channel is getting better with time, and changes are inevitable. I like your plan. It's very smart to reduce debt and still have machines to do the job. The 55HP tractor with a cabin is so nice. My 2038R has a backhoe, and I would need a mini-x if I sell it one day. I also spent over 50G with my 2038R. I should have bought a larger tractor with that money with fewer updates instead of struggling with my 2038R every day. I can't wait to see what tractor brand you will decide to have on your property.
There’s nothing like being debt free Brock. It will definitely be a big relief to you. I’m excited for you and to see what new equipment you’re getting. I can’t wait to see it in action in your future videos.
First the mission, then the equipment! Would be good to share what the business focus is going to be that's behind this big change. Seems the focus is towards small farm ag work rather than skid steer landscape or grading work. Looking forward to the decision on the new platform and the results on the sale!
I think that you should put the original cylinders back on the John Deere loader and backhoe. You have mentioned and now are on record as saying that it may not be safe lifting as much as those cylinders can lift. In today's climate of suing someone and winning, you don't want to be involved with that. In some cases, money can change the person you thought you knew.
Brock -- you were one of the few folks I watched online that helped me decide to get my 2038R -- still grateful for it! Best of luck with your sales and whatever your future equipment ends up being.
Good morning Brock. I can tell you from experience that not being saddled with a lot of debt is a great feeling. You're doing the right thing for yourself and your family. God bless and have a wonderful day. 👍👍🙂
I applaud you on wanting to get out of debt and am right there with you in your thinking but isn’t being responsible with your money really at the initial point of purchase? Since you are the initial buyer, you are taking all the big depreciation. Would it not be better to just pay off all the loans and keep what you have? Even if you were able to get out from underneath of what you paid how are you going to finance the new tractor? Just curious at this point depending on how much you owe if it would not make more sense just to stick with what you have?
You got some sound logic in your comment. I have equity in my current machines and my new tractor will be cost subsidized because of my RUclips channel. I’m going to shed about $86,000 of debt and still have two machines Thank you for watching the videos
Types of equipment is a very personal decision. I see people in many forums telling people what they need or should buy. What features are "important" to me isn't even a factor for some other people. That skid steer is an awesome piece of equipment but on 20 acres if that machine isn't also making you some pretty decent money outside of your property then it is a very, very expensive piece to have if you are not simply extremely wealthy and consider that purchase as using "play" money. Plus, on twenty acres it won't take long before you have your property in the condition you want where certain equipment is no longer needed and for very infrequent projects it might be smarter to rent that type of equipment to do that one project. You also do enough outside tractor work, and with the grand kids, a factory cab on a larger tractor with a serious air ride seat, buddy seat and a/c I think you will come to appreciate very quickly. Good luck Brock!
And Brock, reducing or eliminating that much debt is a huge consideration for you and your families future happiness. Awesome equipment is well....awesome! But the debt it carries can be like a silver back gorilla on your back.
Brock, do you know the ballpark figure on the Harley rake? I’m not sure I need one or not, but push comes to shove, I’d be able to use it a little. If you have a number please let me know. Thanks.
In Texas CDL is only if you in commerce. People get confused all the time..if you a rancher with heavy equipment you would have to look into either Class B or Class A. CDL is way way hoops to get and maintain so unless you need it, stick to the regular CLass A or B. The classes have to do with GVWR of 26,001 LBS or more combined combination weight. Difference between Class B and A is Class A allows a trailer with a GVWR of 10K or more if the total combination weight is 26,001 or more. I wouldn’t even bother with a Class B, just go for a Class A.
And uh...nope. He IS involved in commerce: essentially, income or profit is derived from the equipment that he is tranporting by or thru his activities he has shown on youtube, such as tilling gardens for money, brush-hogging a pasture, or charging to dig post holes. And as soon as he crosses state lines with even so much as a gopro to film that tractor at work in the next state, he's involved in interstate commerce with the equipment. Plus there is an income made from youtube itself. Income is income. The guvmint dont care if its Bobs Farm paying you to cut an acre of barley or RUclips paying you to produce new tractor videos shot at the latest Farm and Ranch show.
Just started watching his channel thought he was a farmer just showing what he does on his farm..Also all you have to say is you not for hire. It’s not what officer knows it’s what he can prove..For instance if you don’t have a VIN tag on a trailer, they can not use the number of lugs to say “Oh those are 14k lbs axles so GVWR on that trailer is 14k or 28k etc..” GVWR has to be confirmed with NADER sticker on truck, or VIN tag on towed unit. But original response was the question of commerce.. Also if you tow equipment to make money on a farm that doesn’t count. Now if you tow equipment like a backhoe for hire then that’s a different story..
I have a smaller barn I think its a 24' x 36'....right now 3/4 of it is just a dirt floor soon to be 1/2 floor and 1/2 gravel. I have a Kubota BX2680, smallest tractor they make. I wouldn't want anything larger, with the space limitations I have, that Baumalite stand on mini-skid would be awesome in the shop, but don't have a PTO. So, kind of would be in the same boat you are....need 2 different machines, for different tasks in different conditions due to space. The Kubota does what I need it to do, granted moving stuff in my shop like my shop tools, I have to be extremely careful, and make 30 point turns to get stuff moved, but it works, and the tractor is about 3/4 of the way paid off....and will most likely be the only tractor I ever need and own. Right now I need a riding mower or zero turn...but my DTI ratio is out of whack so trying to finance or outright buy anything just isn't an option...so mowing becomes a chore in itself....mow with the push mower, or spend 15 minutes moving stuff around and installing my mid mount mower on the Kubota....it does a great job, but 15 minutes spent messing around getting the mower deck installed would have been 15 minutes I could be mowing....I did a test mow just mowing my front and back lawn was 40 minutes with the push mower (Ego 21" self Propelled). I'd imagine if I mowed the rest of my property it would take me most of a day with that mower having to wait for the battery to charge, etc.
@@RockhillfarmYT Very expensive especially when it isn't used in a business to pay for itself LOL. My case I bought my tractor for my personal use, so its up to me to handle the financial side of it, where as a business typically buys and offsets their payments with the jobs they get and use that equipment for. Even then, its an expensive endeavor.
@@RockhillfarmYT What I have seen you play with the tractor, and you don't like any of the features that are there. Then you put the updated things on it now it will sit. Now you are looking for a new thing. Yes it is bigger than the other one. I was under the impression that you were using them to make money with. Now you are going to have a bigger one. You have to get a larger truck, and trailer if you're going to use it for a business venture.
@williamfenner9915 to be fair you haven’t seen what my new tractor is yet. And I have new attachments coming for the mini skid steer, which can go on jobs. I bought these machines thinking I was going into business doing paid work for people. Actually my plan was always that it would be 50% doing work for people and 50% making videos After two years, what I found out is that I’m more successful and profitable making videos about the equipment and working on my own property. I still do paid jobs for people, it’s not my primary focus. Maybe I’m an idiot who Just plays around. If you don’t like watching my videos, that’s OK
Id love to buy your tractor if I were more local to you. About 11 hours away... I've been watching for years, and your 2038 is iconic. Good luck and ready to see the future tractor you end up with.
I am very interested in your skid steer. What is the price. I am a veteran trying to start my own business. I have been looking for a skid steer. How do I make contact with you.
To inquire about the equipment, send an email to kcfan491@gmail.com or message my Facebook page. When an item sells I will mark it as sold here:
Tractor $32,500
Skid Steer $72,000
Harley Rake $6500
Skid Steer Brush Cutter $5000
Tractor Brush Cutter $1200
Tiller $2000
Box Blade $900
Landscape Rake $700 - Sold
Carry All $250
Rock Bucket $1000
What’s the model number of Harley rake
If you woulda stop spending money on upgrades and bought the right one from get go
I didn’t pay for any of the upgrades except for the loader. Every bit of it was sponsored
That is why I’m not trying to get that money back from the sale
I can make the payments. Just trying to make smart financial decisions
A far as the buying decision you are just repeating what I have said 100 times In videos
Needs change, use cases change, equipment that works today might be better replaced by something else tomorrow. The great thing about these compact tractors is the versatility and wide range of attachments and implements. Great reviews, and I appreciate all of the hard work you put into this channel, Brock. Look forward to all the new stuff down the road!
Thanks
Debt free is the way to go Brock. Seems like a pretty fair price for the tractor including all your upgrades. I’d love to have it but then my debt free run would end 😱. Good luck!
my kubota dealer gave us more on a trade in on our deere 6110 tractor and loader and got a L4760 replace it
Brock, Great video.
It will definitely be sad seeing that John Deere goes but I fully understand the reasoning behind it. Being debt free would be an amazing feeling.
Whoever ends up with either of those machines will be getting a great machine that I'm confident will last them a long time.
I feel with the thousands of dollars of upgrades on the john Deere you listed it at is a Very reasonable price.
I'm excited to see your evolution, growth and follow you through this next chapter.
Id love to get ahold of a harrow like that. They are great for dragging "fertilizer" in cow pastures.
The Maschio flail mower would be awesome to
You're making the right choice Brock! Awesome transparency and honesty. Can't wait for these next videos to drop!
Thanks
@@RockhillfarmYT will be interested to see what small CTL you chose, I’ve been checking out the RT-50 from ASV myself and Yanmar acquired them so definitely a great engine.
Very fair prices. Someone is going to get a sweet little tractor
Debt free is best. I’ve never borrowed money to buy equipment. Pay cash. And as you make money, save some to upgrade your equipment.
There's a time and a place for good debt.Just not so much at once.Good quality equipment you will be able to pick up down the road,like yours,with someone else taking the initial depreciation and possibly the taxes also.A big pat on the back for realizing that sitting with loads of debt eating away at you every month is not a good feeling,not every one gets that.Getting ahead takes years.I know you're on the right track.By the way,DEBT has got me way ahead in life.
I appreciate your wisdom, and I agree with what you’re saying. Right now I have an opportunity to eliminate my debt and still have equipment.
So the new tractor will be a loaner?
But do they both come with full tanks of diesel? :). Well, that's quite a change. And the closer one gets to being debt free, the better you feel. It's far too easy to get caught in the "I can make those monthly payments" credit trap. I dug myself out of that when I was younger and have managed to avoid getting back into it. I try to live by a modified version of the "If I can't pay cash then I don't need it" philosophy. I charge nearly EVERYTHING on my credit cards, but I get 1% back minimum and up to 3% on some purchases. I use a gas card that pays 5% on all fuel purchases and 2% at restaurants. I pay them off every month. Periodically I take that cash back money and use it completely irresponsibly :). I set monthly budgets for spending and defer the "fun" purchases when vet bills, home repairs, or whatever takes too large a chunk out of the budget. And if I do choose to spread out payments over time (VERY rarely) then I always use 0% financing like PayPal Credit or Affirm. Developing fiscal responsibility is something that should be taught more aggressively in schools, and hopefully by parents. Debt sucks, and credit providers do everything they can to pull you into it.
I live like you…. Debt free living is such a blessing…….
Interest payments on top of principal is what I don’t like. Interest on top of the cost of “X” is wasted money.
@@ronstopfer2315 You are correct!
I'm about 3 months from having the cash for the tractor. It is a size I have really considered, and I've seen every one of your videos. But like you, I don't want debt, so I cant jump on it right now. Wish I was already relocated in the USA so I could visit and we could talk!
I am excited for all the changes you have coming. Great job explaining. I think your prices are great and hope you can sell quickly.
I loved running your Baumalight recently and while this will be a big change, I think it makes a lot of sense!
Title: selling all of my equipment.
First sentence: selling most of my equipment.
That's the definition of click bait.
Still love you though
Title says all of his equipment, which eh is selling what he bought. The others he does not own. Attention to detail.
To be honest he can't sell all the equipment because he don't own several pieces of that equipment, and what he says he owns he don't own, the bank owns it. So, hopefully he is able to sell what he has for what he needs to break even on the loans he has, otherwise he'll still be in the hole and the loan/finance company (JOHN DEERE) ain't gonna like that he sold the assets they loaned against.
Very informative and honest!!!I wish I had the knowledge to run my own tube and sell my smaller tree cutting equipment. Camera's tripods etc and everything is needed.
I agree with the other commenters. I’m selling the stuff I own. The other stuff is borrowed from the manufacture.
Maybe a couple attachments I’m keeping for the new Tractor
@erniecesana7496 if you ever decide to start making videos, send me a message or an email. I tried to help small channels.
I am a tractor guy since 12 years old. Currently have a 40hp new holland that had a back hoe and with that rig I started a part time landscaping business in 2006. 3 years ago I bought a CAT 304 mini ex and last year a JD 325g. Almost bought a bigger tractor before buying the 325 but decided in the 325.
I can’t over emphasize that the mini ex/skid steer will probably triple your income over the backhoe skid steer combo you have now.
I like your channel very much. When I watch you use the skid steer to pull stumps or the backhoe to do anything I just cringe. Not saying you want to do this kind of work but if you do sell the tractors and buy a mini ex. Keep the 325. You will make more money and wish you had done it sooner.
Good video, to be honest stopped watching some channels due to so much expensive equipment can't related as an average homesteader. Good to see demos etc. but no way going into debt, may take more time or hire out work but debt at this level ( exception for business turning over lot of $ with equipment) just not exceptable . Thanks for your talk
Brock, I’d love your 2038R, but I can’t even imagine the logistics to get it out to SE Pennsylvania. Good luck with your sale, I hope you get what you want for them.
That's the problem I face with pretty much everything I find, having something shipped across the country makes no sense as it costs just as much to ship as the item cost. Kind of what I ran into with buying pallet forks for my tractor from Messkick's. The shipping cost was ridiculous, granted I needed them and nobody in my area had them...but still expensive, and not even sub-compact forks so I lost about 100 pounds of my lift capacity, but I'm stuck with them now so I use them...however, a set of sub-compact forks would be awesome if someone in my area would trade yeah not likely LOL.
Honest answers. Thanks for the passion you put into this channel. It’s real life and very interesting to people in similar positions. I was fortunate enough to pay cash for used equipment for a few years, then trade up as opportunities were found.
Someone is going to get a great setup! You have done all the hard work and setup.
I agree with you Joe, whoever end up with those machines are going to have great assets around their farm / workplace.
@@TheRustyGarageandHomestead yes sir.
Congratulations on deciding to sell the John Deere and all that goes with it. I remember your early videos talking about your purchase. I remember the video about your measuring the John Deere pallet forks versus another brand purchased. It has served well and is now ready to go and help someone else! Be free
If u paid 2600 dollars at any point in time for a self leveling loader you got took. Literally all that is required is to tip down while ur booming up. I’ll never understand why they started making these lawnmowers with loaders and three points on them. Some people shouldn’t ever run equipment. Maybe not you specifically, just saying.
No debt is best and family first! Congratulations! Now, about the deal you made with the devil… (mystery tractor company) Guess we’ll have to wait ten days to find out. God I hope you don’t turn into another tractor marketing channel. RUclips really has just turned into the modern version of commercials. Good luck Brock, you’re a good guy and you’ll be successful whatever you do.
I'm self employed as well. I have no problem buying equipment if it allows me to get more contracting work and make more $$. But the equipment has to pay for itself, otherwise it has to go.
But you have more than one business most likely. You have your RUclips business and your other business. So it becomes a balancing act. Still, if you are done with it, it should go. You will thank yourself as you get older. You can't work forever.
Regarding emotional attachment to something like your JD Tractor. Take a lot of pictures of it. Stand next to it and have someone else take pictures. You won't forget it.
I have some hobby equipment as well. But its not serious $$. I am debt free and have a bunch of money, making money, in ETFs and stocks. Once you see your money increase by 20% per year while you do nothing, you will be hooked! That's right. Put in 100K and the next year its $120K. My returns this last year exceeded that by a lot! That is better for me, my wife, and kids. The same situation works for most folks. Zero out the debt as much as possible while banking all you can and investing wisely.
Brock thank you for your help at the Doss Family Farm. God Bless you.
Have you considered all the subscribers that came in because of showcasing the smaller tractor? I'm only assuming, but I'm assuming YT is giving you income, maybe substantial in your overall income scope. There is a massive following of people with the 1 and 2 series john deere tractors. Who knows, maybe you'll get even more subscribers with the larger equipment. As I type this I realize, as long as the content is good people will come and stay. It just needs to be relatable, I think.
Yeah, that’s a real thing.
I would like to end up with a compact tractor again
Your babies? These are tools and nothing more. Getting attached to physical items especially when they have debt attached is a bad mindset to have if you're trying to be financially responsible.
Anything going for 3.50? It's all I can afford
tree fiddy
Brock - I need advice and it might make for a good episode. Cutting grass on a large property, 20+ acres. I have a 40H tractor with a flail mower and brushhog. Does it make sense to run a $40,000 tractor at 2500 RPM for 10 hours to cut grass rather than buying a $5,000 commercial zero turn. The tractor approach seems inefficient and slower but I would prefer to use it vs buying another machine. Thoughts appreciated.
Mowing 20 acres is nuts. Plow it and plant something. Make some $$ off the land rather than pay to mow it constantly.
Morning out to breakfast
Doss family sent me to your channel, and they were right, Good content here.
Like your line of thinking and honesty. Will follow you on your journey.
I would love to buy your tractor, BUT, I am going to have to purchase a new diesel truck this year to tow my equipment and RV. Can't swing both in one year. Appreciate you always being up front. Debt is a big thing that some people just don't see to worry about. I have 3 vehicles, all over 100k, all paid for. My truck is a 2011 and it is time to replace it. The hardest part is thinking about going into debt again for a truck. I can afford the debt, it just feels bad.
Well done
With todays inflation, $1.00 is my limit
Welcome and howdy from Doss farms
I’d buy a mini excavator before a mini skid steer. A mini excavator was one of my first machine purchases and it was amazing. Make sure it has a thumb.
Looking forward to rhe new story
JD company policies and procedures suck don't plan to ever own another JD
Just subscribed great videos and will continue watching
Thanks. I publish a video every day shot either working outside or reviewing a piece of equipment.
With the upgrades that tractor is amazing it is the tractor to have
Did you sell your skid steer? Or Bauma lift
I sold the John Deere skid steer. I still have the baumalight and both tractors.
The John Deere tractor is for sale
I got bobcat skid steer
Nice deal and smart to reduce debt where you can.
Reducing $100k in debt and moving forward with different tractors and different equipment for new content is HUGE!!! Look forward to see what’s coming, or already here (I’m over a week behind).
Cheers 🍻 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸
If you're interested in a smaller skid steer, I'd look at the ASV RT25, RT40, and RT50. They're very small and compact and much more comfortable and capable than the ones you stand on.
Sell you truck too. DEBT FREE!!!
I would love to. I’m way upside down on the truck and probably can’t sell it unless I’ve got a bunch of cash.
The machines have some equity. I looked at my loans today and for everything I’m selling. I owe 86K.
Owning my landscape company I know the feeling. For us it’s just life of the beast trading equipment but it was so hard selling my first tractor which was just a kubota 2380 but that was my baby.
Sounds like a good plan but I will just have equipment grave yard I buy I don’t sale .
Brock, Congratulations on your decision to go Dept Free and starting a retirement plan. Only speaking from my experience I live in a world of peace today, knowing I'm financially secure now if something were to happen to me preventing me from being able to earn a weekly income knowing my family will be secure financially. Life became much easier and enjoyable, not carrying around the stress I once did from being buried in dept. I do still have a balance on my mortgage, but know that if something were to happen, a few changes in my financial situation, I would be in good shape.
Probably purchased when everything was high. Inventory is now overflowing and prices dropping. Used market has taken a big hit in last 12 months
Good morning, Brock. Your channel is getting better with time, and changes are inevitable. I like your plan. It's very smart to reduce debt and still have machines to do the job. The 55HP tractor with a cabin is so nice. My 2038R has a backhoe, and I would need a mini-x if I sell it one day. I also spent over 50G with my 2038R. I should have bought a larger tractor with that money with fewer updates instead of struggling with my 2038R every day. I can't wait to see what tractor brand you will decide to have on your property.
There’s nothing like being debt free Brock. It will definitely be a big relief to you. I’m excited for you and to see what new equipment you’re getting. I can’t wait to see it in action in your future videos.
First the mission, then the equipment! Would be good to share what the business focus is going to be that's behind this big change. Seems the focus is towards small farm ag work rather than skid steer landscape or grading work. Looking forward to the decision on the new platform and the results on the sale!
I think that you should put the original cylinders back on the John Deere loader and backhoe. You have mentioned and now are on record as saying that it may not be safe lifting as much as those cylinders can lift. In today's climate of suing someone and winning, you don't want to be involved with that. In some cases, money can change the person you thought you knew.
Brock -- you were one of the few folks I watched online that helped me decide to get my 2038R -- still grateful for it! Best of luck with your sales and whatever your future equipment ends up being.
You are telling a story with your videos. Ups and downs. I hope the sale of your tractor and skid steer. They are both good machines.
Good morning Brock. I can tell you from experience that not being saddled with a lot of debt is a great feeling. You're doing the right thing for yourself and your family. God bless and have a wonderful day. 👍👍🙂
You'll probably shed a tear watching the 'ol JD leaving the property on a trailer...
Luckily a lot of guys love Deere, I am sure you'll move em! Watch out for scammers! Cash or wait until the check clears!
Sponsorship...nice I guess.
You too could build a channel and gain sponsorships for advertising products
Buy Mike Morgan’s Mx5400!! He doesn’t use it anymore lol.
What Brock you got sucked in to the TYM lol
Dude stop it... you did a video on the new bobcat you want.😅
I need that 325
It’s a good one
I applaud you on wanting to get out of debt and am right there with you in your thinking but isn’t being responsible with your money really at the initial point of purchase? Since you are the initial buyer, you are taking all the big depreciation. Would it not be better to just pay off all the loans and keep what you have? Even if you were able to get out from underneath of what you paid how are you going to finance the new tractor? Just curious at this point depending on how much you owe if it would not make more sense just to stick with what you have?
You got some sound logic in your comment. I have equity in my current machines and my new tractor will be cost subsidized because of my RUclips channel.
I’m going to shed about $86,000 of debt and still have two machines
Thank you for watching the videos
Types of equipment is a very personal decision. I see people in many forums telling people what they need or should buy. What features are "important" to me isn't even a factor for some other people. That skid steer is an awesome piece of equipment but on 20 acres if that machine isn't also making you some pretty decent money outside of your property then it is a very, very expensive piece to have if you are not simply extremely wealthy and consider that purchase as using "play" money. Plus, on twenty acres it won't take long before you have your property in the condition you want where certain equipment is no longer needed and for very infrequent projects it might be smarter to rent that type of equipment to do that one project. You also do enough outside tractor work, and with the grand kids, a factory cab on a larger tractor with a serious air ride seat, buddy seat and a/c I think you will come to appreciate very quickly. Good luck Brock!
And Brock, reducing or eliminating that much debt is a huge consideration for you and your families future happiness. Awesome equipment is well....awesome! But the debt it carries can be like a silver back gorilla on your back.
About time❤.
Good move Brock! 👍🏻
I’d take a look into some wheel loaders too
Brock, do you know the ballpark figure on the Harley rake? I’m not sure I need one or not, but push comes to shove, I’d be able to use it a little. If you have a number please let me know. Thanks.
It’s about 11,000 new today from Deere. I’ve probably used it five times and asking 6500.
Any plans to sell your truck?
To be continued...
Been far smarter to sell that truck, get a basic Diesel to haul a few years old.
I want to but I’m upside down. Have to have a lot of cash for the difference
I’m still going to have 2 nice machines
call c&c equipment he may buy it
In Texas CDL is only if you in commerce. People get confused all the time..if you a rancher with heavy equipment you would have to look into either Class B or Class A. CDL is way way hoops to get and maintain so unless you need it, stick to the regular CLass A or B. The classes have to do with GVWR of 26,001 LBS or more combined combination weight. Difference between Class B and A is Class A allows a trailer with a GVWR of 10K or more if the total combination weight is 26,001 or more. I wouldn’t even bother with a Class B, just go for a Class A.
And uh...nope. He IS involved in commerce: essentially, income or profit is derived from the equipment that he is tranporting by or thru his activities he has shown on youtube, such as tilling gardens for money, brush-hogging a pasture, or charging to dig post holes. And as soon as he crosses state lines with even so much as a gopro to film that tractor at work in the next state, he's involved in interstate commerce with the equipment. Plus there is an income made from youtube itself. Income is income. The guvmint dont care if its Bobs Farm paying you to cut an acre of barley or RUclips paying you to produce new tractor videos shot at the latest Farm and Ranch show.
Just started watching his channel thought he was a farmer just showing what he does on his farm..Also all you have to say is you not for hire. It’s not what officer knows it’s what he can prove..For instance if you don’t have a VIN tag on a trailer, they can not use the number of lugs to say “Oh those are 14k lbs axles so GVWR on that trailer is 14k or 28k etc..” GVWR has to be confirmed with NADER sticker on truck, or VIN tag on towed unit. But original response was the question of commerce.. Also if you tow equipment to make money on a farm that doesn’t count. Now if you tow equipment like a backhoe for hire then that’s a different story..
I have a smaller barn I think its a 24' x 36'....right now 3/4 of it is just a dirt floor soon to be 1/2 floor and 1/2 gravel. I have a Kubota BX2680, smallest tractor they make. I wouldn't want anything larger, with the space limitations I have, that Baumalite stand on mini-skid would be awesome in the shop, but don't have a PTO. So, kind of would be in the same boat you are....need 2 different machines, for different tasks in different conditions due to space. The Kubota does what I need it to do, granted moving stuff in my shop like my shop tools, I have to be extremely careful, and make 30 point turns to get stuff moved, but it works, and the tractor is about 3/4 of the way paid off....and will most likely be the only tractor I ever need and own.
Right now I need a riding mower or zero turn...but my DTI ratio is out of whack so trying to finance or outright buy anything just isn't an option...so mowing becomes a chore in itself....mow with the push mower, or spend 15 minutes moving stuff around and installing my mid mount mower on the Kubota....it does a great job, but 15 minutes spent messing around getting the mower deck installed would have been 15 minutes I could be mowing....I did a test mow just mowing my front and back lawn was 40 minutes with the push mower (Ego 21" self Propelled). I'd imagine if I mowed the rest of my property it would take me most of a day with that mower having to wait for the battery to charge, etc.
Tough decisions and equipment is so expensive
@@RockhillfarmYT Very expensive especially when it isn't used in a business to pay for itself LOL. My case I bought my tractor for my personal use, so its up to me to handle the financial side of it, where as a business typically buys and offsets their payments with the jobs they get and use that equipment for. Even then, its an expensive endeavor.
Good luck on the sale, Brock.
Bro I need one so bad!
Good Luck Brock
Everytime I look at your video you are trying to sell us something or other please give us something to watch for a change
I’ve published 1400 videos and I’ve sold equipment in 3 of them
@@RockhillfarmYT 😂😂😂😂 that made me chuckle
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no Brock you is making a big mistake don't sale yer fleet
I will still have a tractor and the mini skid steer and I will save money to try to buy other equipment Cash
@@RockhillfarmYT I own a 75 horsepower tractor and a Kubota 23 horsepower tractor I feel like I have a good coverage
Y Just make the point that you are buying the blue one.You haven't done anything yet,but play with them.
I’m not sure I understand what you mean by your comment
@@RockhillfarmYT What I have seen you play with the tractor, and you don't like any of the features that are there. Then you put the updated things on it now it will sit. Now you are looking for a new thing. Yes it is bigger than the other one. I was under the impression that you were using them to make money with. Now you are going to have a bigger one. You have to get a larger truck, and trailer if you're going to use it for a business venture.
@williamfenner9915 to be fair you haven’t seen what my new tractor is yet. And I have new attachments coming for the mini skid steer, which can go on jobs.
I bought these machines thinking I was going into business doing paid work for people. Actually my plan was always that it would be 50% doing work for people and 50% making videos
After two years, what I found out is that I’m more successful and profitable making videos about the equipment and working on my own property.
I still do paid jobs for people, it’s not my primary focus.
Maybe I’m an idiot who Just plays around.
If you don’t like watching my videos, that’s OK
What’s the price on the Harley rake?
6500
84”? Where are you located?
@@wannabtrucker9634 66725
8 hours away…. Not exactly ideal but achievable. Would you take $5500 cash if I could come to you?
No, I’m fixed on the price. They’re $11,000 new and I haven’t used it much.
Id love to buy your tractor if I were more local to you. About 11 hours away... I've been watching for years, and your 2038 is iconic. Good luck and ready to see the future tractor you end up with.
I am very interested in your skid steer. What is the price. I am a veteran trying to start my own business. I have been looking for a skid steer. How do I make contact with you.
In the video description both price and his email address
“I have no retirement plan”
Proceeds to spend 200k on attachments alone lol