Good morning GP.. Love your backyard pet. We get a lot here.. I see as you use it you learn more every time. Black flies are gone her. Been so dry.. now it's the mosquitoes are here. But not bad yet. Still to dry.. Keep up the good videos. Stay safe.. And as you say be Kind.. And enjoy life.. Cheers
"I love the smell of diesel in the morning. Smells like victory" Nothing like a good tractor work video. Was hoping to see you level the new dirt with the box blade.
Gord, You're right. This stump removal seemed to be much smoother. Watching the first one you pulled I must admit I thought that I would not "abuse" my tractor like that but seeing this video is starting to change my mind. Thanks for being so transparent and we can all learn right along side of you.
Good morning HR! Thanks for the kind comments. I appreciate it. For sure, on my first time I didn't do a very good job of it but still to this day, I always prefer to show you folks everything - I have been fortunate that good folks like yourself will take the time to help teach me and although sometimes it's a wee bit embarrassing, I get the benefit of some great advice and help. Learned a good lesson with this one. Let the tractor do it's work under it's own ability and stop trying to force it to do more. Big lesson for me this time. It sure works much better. Thanks again - have a great week out there!
You put out good videos without a lot of annoying background music and are on point. I watch yours because it showcases tractor work. I have to admit though that I cringe at some videos when you're rough on your tractor. This video changed my mind. You're much smoother with it this time. Good job. Yes, tou figured it out........let the tractor do the work ; the work that it is capable of, not forcing it to try to overdo it. I've been operating tractors since I was 16 years old.. (I'm 50) I started out on 70+ hp tractors on a dairy farm. These "small" tractors now would have been a dream for me back then. I learned the hard way to let any tool, not only tractors, do the work . Forcing it only leads to broken tools. The enjoyment of operating a tractor is best when you can do a good job and see the "pretty" results. Seat time is always what it is about, not speed. Keep the vids coming!
Good evening and thanks Scott. And thanks for your patience. This is my first tractor so I know I have definitely made many mistakes as I keep learning but very grateful for folks like yourself who have offered advice and help along the way. Yup the first stump attempt was perhaps a little...assertive...but like anything, the more you try, the more you learn. Thanks again - have a great week!
Hi Gord! You did a fine job with that stump! That stump bucket is a good alternative to a backhoe (but like you said - not as much fun). The key to success for either one is patience, starting away from the stump and taking small bites toward it. Sorry to hear the black flies and deer flies are making you put off the shed project, but I’m looking forward to seeing the build. Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Good day Martin. You are so right. Patience and just let the tractor work under it's own steam. Yes, me too, but at the end of the day, I just don't want to be fighting those little guys while I am building it. Hope all is going well with the new workshop build!
When I looked at that stump I figured no way. I couldn’t believe you got that out without abusing the B2601. I might be looking for a stump bucket for mine. Thank you for the video it showed a lot
Hey good morning Wayne. Yes, it works great. I am getting the hang of it and also still learning on the B2601. Starting to realize I just have to allow the tractor to do the work and stop trying to force it. It felt a lot better this time - I'm pretty happy with it. Got three more to remove today with Guy but I think today, I'll give me and the cameras a day off. :)) Cheers and all the best!
That was a BIG one GP!! The stump bucket is working nicely!! But boy! Do you got some rock to work through! LOL!! Have a great day my friend and it nice seeing Guy again in the videos!!
Good morning Gord and Guy, good to see both of you at it again. Gord you did a great job with the stump removal, it looked a lot easier on you and the equipment and you got it done. You both worked together and got more accomplished and the meadow will be great. Good to see some wildlife on the intro 👍👍. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.
You're most welcome Seather. I personally love the sound of the equipment but sometimes need to blend in a little music for folks that like it, or if I am using the drone as it has no audio. Cheers and all the best!!
Hi GP, I knew that watching your channel would lead to something. I just bought a 2020 B2601 with bucket, backhoe, and grapple with 3rd function. Already used them hard in in a week of tree site clearing and it's very muddy. Amazing little workhorse! I do like the backhoe for stumps. The grapple is the best implement ever for brush and downed wood clearing..
Congratulations Clif! That's great! And already hard at work with it. It must be super nice having the BH! Enjoy the tractor and be safe while having fun getting your chores list done! Cheers!
Nice work on the stump Gord. I agree 100 % with your decision to hold off on your wood shed build until those "winged warriors" have left. I usually save all my big outside projects until August for the same reason. I'm always envious of people who get to work outdoors without netting and bug spray. Keep up the great work and stay safe. Cheers.
I just got a B2301. I really appreciate your videos, I’m learning a lot! Although my wife is not as impressed, since now I have seen all of these attachments that I must have! Thanks for the great videos. Cheers!
LOL. Good morning and congratulations on the new tractor TT! I hope you enjoy it. And not to worry, once she starts to see you doing all those projects she always wanted done around the home, she'll be very happy. :)) Cheers - be safe and have fun !
Good job GP. I spent about 3 hours with my backhoe on a big stump. I've got a hole about 10' in diameter and got all but one major root ball cut but the one that is left is actually 3 roots about 4-6" in diameter and running parallel to each other. It's proving to be a challenge but you are right, slow and steady little bits of progress at a time. have a great week, Cheers
She sounds like a stubborn one, Roy - I am on my way!! LOL. Yes boy - I am still learning how to use that tractor. Feels much better letting the tractor work and not trying to push it. Lesson learned. Good luck with that stump Roy! You'll get her!
GP, on your driveway unless the ‘ditch’ needs to be cleaned out, made deeper, or other work on it, you should be able to do most of your maintenance with the land plane. I do not remember if yours has scarifiers or not, but if it does you should be able to dig out ruts as well. No problems at all maintaining the ground and moving gravel without scarifiers.
Good evening Coy. Thanks for the good info. I am not sure that is true here, though. I know I still have much to learn, but most of my driveway is no more than a path cut through the forest. The Landplane works awesome on the parts I have laid gravel on, but many of the other areas don't seem to favour the landplane very well - the box blade seems to work much better on them. But again, it just may be my inexperience at this point. Thanks though - I always appreciate your help for sure. Have a great week out there and all the best!
Hello GP, new subscriber. I just bought my first compact tractor, been binge watching your channel...lol. I have operated equipment for several years for small projects, but had to borrow or rent, halt to have my own now. Anyway, this video sort of stands out to me, and confirms my suspicion about stump buckets....think I’ll just rent a mini excavator for those🤣🤣 Anyway, appreciate the content!
Morning BN! Thanks very much and welcome to the channel! I appreciate the support. Definitely some mixed views on the attachment, but great to be able to try out different things on the channel for me, and for others to see. Have a safe week out there!
I just dig around the stump. Cut the roots I can find and pull it out with my BX 2380 backing up. I just have the front loader. Dig the old fashioned way. Stumps are hard when fresh. I have a whole fence-line of Bradford pear tree stumps to pull. I can only access 180 degrees because of neighbor’s fence. Slow going.
You know, I was just walking in my field thinking about your video and the stump bucket. I wonder how that would work for digging a small drainage ditch. I bet pretty well! No boulders or rocks here in my part of northeastern USA 😄 -Ed
Greetings from eastern Ontario. Another great video. Amazed at how much work you get done with your B2601. Our soil is very similar to yours. I joke to friends that I have about one inch of top-soil before hitting bed rock. Not quite but pretty close. I'm thinking about getting a stump bucket for my tractor after seeing how effective they are at digging out stumps and rocks. Cheers.
Good morning L! Yes, now that I am getting a little experience on it it is becoming easier to use. It's those big boulders hiding underneath that tend to get you, but the end of this bucket is hardened and pointed, so I find I can tease in and around the rocks to get them out of the way. Have a good weekend!
As one who is clearing a 1 acre area. That bucket is interesting. Curious how well it would work on a live stump of similar size. I have a Hoe arm for my machine. What a life saver, easily paid for the cost of the Hoe arm . In the labour we have saved .
GP, fun video! I love how you added in the small video up in the corner regarding the driveway and the woodshed build! It was also neat to see the HD quality video when you had the camera mounted on the bucket! Be blessed!
LOL. 100% Gus. I'm learning, but I certainly appreciate all the good advice and help you good folks give me - makes the learning curve far easier for me. :)) Cheers!
Mornin GP. I just had my coffee out on my he deck watching you work. You have got that stump bucket mastered! Can you see the tip of that bucket from the seat? Good plan to wait til the bugs are done. Deer flies are out here in MN too. We are being kind to all today. Cheers!
Good morning and thanks Michael. I can see it until I start to drop it down and then I have to lean over and look from the side to see it. Thanks for tuning in and, I think you are always kind. :)) Cheers!
Good morning GP 🌞 That will be a very good project for your wood shed and I do agree with you but for other reasons, I built mine at the end of Aug last year and was great time since it was less hot and humid 😊👍Great tool bags in deed for the price 👍 Great camera angle views 👍Great rocks digger for sure 👍 Go spirits about the rocks 😊You too GP have a great week end and pass it to Guy Also Cheers 👍😊
Good day Gp when you were talking about your shed it’s probably safer to wait for the blackflies to leave it could be dangerous swatting them with a hammer in your hands lol 😂. Have a good day
LOL! Good evening Denis! I can almost picture doing that. :)) Yup, we'll wait till it is a little more friendly out there. Have a great week and hope all is well!
Hey Gord....you're getting better for sure......but i think you need just one more add on, a grapple backhoe and turn lose on those stumps!! Take Care up there.
Gord, you make some of the very best videos around and I appreciate your editing work you do to make them so entertaining! That was some pretty efficient stump work there!
Good way to start the day....grubbing a good old stump. You're finding the older ones with the rotting roots to be a tad bit easier, right? Did you say in the video debut of the stump bucket what the maximum HP rating for it was ? Guy looks to be greatly appreciative of the removal.... Another busy but fun video sir.
Good morning T! Yup, a little easier. It is rated up to 50HP and then they have a bigger one for over 50 HP. Good day's work and the meadow is shaping up. Cheers T!
GP Outdoors I was figuring it was rated for much higher hp than your 2601. There should be no worry at all about springing it out of shape then. The concern with this as well as the grapple and bucket is the potential of springing one of those accessories OR the loader arms themselves. My 2400 has slightly sprung arms and the 3030 has a badly sprung bucket, both before they came to live here. And oddly, by the same previous owner... my old buddy that passed away a year or so ago.
looks like you guys could have made a castle out of all those stones also I see a old car hood use for a sled for those stumps and rocks. Guy you could retire the second time if you could move stones to Florida.
Just joined your channel. I like the way you treat your tractor and comment about taking your time. Now that you have has this a while, how is it holding up? I run the same size tractor but Green. I have many saplings to more mature trees I need to take out. I would like to use my tractor instead of renting. So please let me know what you think of your stump bucket. What is the brand also? Thanks
Hey good evening Todd and thanks for joining the channel! I loved the B2601 - it was a real workhorse for me but age is kind of kicking in now, so I traded it in for an Kubota LX2610 with a cab - heat for the winters. :)) The stump bucket was a BECO and it worked very well. it took me a few times to get the feel of using it but was very effective - you just need to take your time and let it work. I had it on loan to try out from Farmer Equipment Sales here in Canada ( website of the same name). Hope that helps. Welcome!
Thanks for the great video here!! I'll buy in the next months a B2601 but I wasn't planning to buy a backhoe. My question is to know if this stump bucket attachment can do the job for occasionnaly diggings like planting trees and to dig a 24" driveway for exemple?
Morning! It is designed for trenching and planting for sure. Not sure it is intended to dig the driveway but I am sure it would do it , but it would take a while. Good luck with the new tractor purchase!
I watch your videos with envy. My not even a full year old BX23S, has developed a bad case of differential/lock problems. Going straight is OK but as soon as I do a tight turn, the noise and clunks coming from under me is outrageous, all caused by the diff turning at different ratio. Inside wheel barely turning whereas the outside, has to travel a bit faster. That's when the clunk/bang comes. And it makes my heart stop each time. Waiting for the warranty to do its thing. Enjoy your tractor and thanks for keeping the videos coming. I like anything Kubota! LOL
@@GPOutdoors Found out that my Diff lock was engaged all the time without me knowing!!! They picked it up this morning and as I was driving it on their flatbed, the driver asked me why I put the diff lock on. I said I didn't touch it. He said it is on all the time. No wonder I was ripping ground/turf like crazy each time I turned. ☺ I did a search this morning and it seems to be the Achilles heel of the Kubota tractors. When I will get it back, I will NOT use that thing EVER again. I can't afford to loose my toy weeks on end. Have a great weekend!
@@GPOutdoors I hope so too. Forgot to mention it seems to be a recurrent thing for any of the Kubota line with such a system. A lot of BX24's and 25's, BX23S'es, and possibly yours. I was so spellbound I couldn't believe it. I kid you not. This is a Nay-Nay pedal to paraphrase the great late John Pinette. Some even went to the extent of cutting the pedal off or disconnecting it. Serious shit my friend. Have a look at it and let me know if yours is in there. you might be pleasantly or not, surprised of the results. I won't trash Kubota's for not having improved their design after all these years (80's from my earliest research I found.) Doesn't matter what you buy, mechanics, is just that, mechanics. Things break. How many times dictates if it is a lemon or not. This is the 3rd problem that it has. First is the "glad hands" connector for the FEL, they loose oil like crazy, the diff lock and all around the pump in the back is wet. Should be dry. If it's wet, it's leaking . Period.
LOL! Good morning Troy. You bet my friend. Just got the boat in the water yesterday - going to get some work done this morning with Guy and then hitting the water this afternoon for a little R&R. Thanks - have a wonderful weekend!
Start'n to get the hang of that root bucket. BUT , it would be a WHOLE LOT FUNNER if you used the video # 61 method ! ........... Fire in the Hole !!!!!!!!!!!! LOL Cheers , be safe and kind.
Hello GP! Enjoying another great video, the scenery is beautiful up there! I do have a question, do you have liquid ballast in your tractor tires? If not, I recommend beet juice. It’s about 11lbs per gal (not sure per liter), is non corrosive and safe for people and all critters. I believe it’s freeze point is quite low as well. Anyway, thanks for all your effort in producing these videos! 👍
Morning CR! Thanks so much - happy you are enjoying them. Yes indeed - I wouldn't go without it - I have the beet juice - I believe the freezing point is about -35 celsius so it has been fine in the winter so far. Thanks for the great suggestion! Be well!
Good morning G.P. That stump bucket sure makes a hole looking forward to seeing the finished product. To me the fun is about to begin. The grading and finishing. Another great video thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend
Hey GP, just wondering if it would be worth using the Box blade with the rippers down to clear/loosen a bit of the top soil around the stump in the first instance? Just a thought Cheers Steve
Morning Steve. Narrowed down but not finished yet. I am trying to stay with simple, so still a few decisions to iron out with Guy left to do. Cheers Steve!
I guess if you don't have a backhoe on a BX, you might own a bigger tractor with a stump bucket to dig out rotted stumps. Two things that would help this lame setup, more rear ballast and use differential lock.
I know it's a bit about the camera lense and angle but at about 1:30 it really looks like this could have gone much quicker if you just chained the dog to the stump and thrown a tennis ball.
Hallo GP every well done if you habe some time legt Comet over ans give me a Hand with your kubota habe a nice week stay sage,and my compliments top your neighbour guy
One observation: If you draw a circle using the stump as the center, and start digging towards the center, instead of criss-crossing every which way, the digger might work more efficiently.
Good morning GP..
Love your backyard pet.
We get a lot here..
I see as you use it you learn more every time.
Black flies are gone her. Been so dry.. now it's the mosquitoes are here. But not bad yet. Still to dry..
Keep up the good videos.
Stay safe..
And as you say be Kind..
And enjoy life..
Cheers
Cheers Gus! Glad to hear the flies are gone for you. Can't wait - a few more weeks and they should be mostly gone here. Take care!
"I love the smell of diesel in the morning. Smells like victory" Nothing like a good tractor work video. Was hoping to see you level the new dirt with the box blade.
Good day NH! Still lots more to do with those rocks first. and a little more clearing. Hope you are well - all the best!
Gord, You're right. This stump removal seemed to be much smoother. Watching the first one you pulled I must admit I thought that I would not "abuse" my tractor like that but seeing this video is starting to change my mind. Thanks for being so transparent and we can all learn right along side of you.
Good morning HR! Thanks for the kind comments. I appreciate it. For sure, on my first time I didn't do a very good job of it but still to this day, I always prefer to show you folks everything - I have been fortunate that good folks like yourself will take the time to help teach me and although sometimes it's a wee bit embarrassing, I get the benefit of some great advice and help. Learned a good lesson with this one. Let the tractor do it's work under it's own ability and stop trying to force it to do more. Big lesson for me this time. It sure works much better. Thanks again - have a great week out there!
You put out good videos without a lot of annoying background music and are on point. I watch yours because it showcases tractor work. I have to admit though that I cringe at some videos when you're rough on your tractor. This video changed my mind. You're much smoother with it this time. Good job. Yes, tou figured it out........let the tractor do the work ; the work that it is capable of, not forcing it to try to overdo it. I've been operating tractors since I was 16 years old.. (I'm 50) I started out on 70+ hp tractors on a dairy farm. These "small" tractors now would have been a dream for me back then. I learned the hard way to let any tool, not only tractors, do the work . Forcing it only leads to broken tools. The enjoyment of operating a tractor is best when you can do a good job and see the "pretty" results. Seat time is always what it is about, not speed. Keep the vids coming!
Good evening and thanks Scott. And thanks for your patience. This is my first tractor so I know I have definitely made many mistakes as I keep learning but very grateful for folks like yourself who have offered advice and help along the way. Yup the first stump attempt was perhaps a little...assertive...but like anything, the more you try, the more you learn. Thanks again - have a great week!
Hi Gord! You did a fine job with that stump! That stump bucket is a good alternative to a backhoe (but like you said - not as much fun). The key to success for either one is patience, starting away from the stump and taking small bites toward it. Sorry to hear the black flies and deer flies are making you put off the shed project, but I’m looking forward to seeing the build. Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Good day Martin. You are so right. Patience and just let the tractor work under it's own steam. Yes, me too, but at the end of the day, I just don't want to be fighting those little guys while I am building it. Hope all is going well with the new workshop build!
GP, your becoming a 'smooooth operator ' with that stump bucket !
Good job! Only took 14 minutes! LOL
Sure is nice when a plan works well.
LOL! Quickest stump removal ever! Thanks John! Have a great weekend!
When I looked at that stump I figured no way. I couldn’t believe you got that out without abusing the B2601. I might be looking for a stump bucket for mine. Thank you for the video it showed a lot
Hey good morning Wayne. Yes, it works great. I am getting the hang of it and also still learning on the B2601. Starting to realize I just have to allow the tractor to do the work and stop trying to force it. It felt a lot better this time - I'm pretty happy with it. Got three more to remove today with Guy but I think today, I'll give me and the cameras a day off. :)) Cheers and all the best!
That was a BIG one GP!! The stump bucket is working nicely!! But boy! Do you got some rock to work through! LOL!! Have a great day my friend and it nice seeing Guy again in the videos!!
LOL! It sure was LA! But as they say , slow and steady wins the race. Hope you and your family are keeping well! Cheers!
Really cool video. I'm sure this knowledge will help me in a few weeks. haha
Good morning Gord and Guy, good to see both of you at it again. Gord you did a great job with the stump removal, it looked a lot easier on you and the equipment and you got it done. You both worked together and got more accomplished and the meadow will be great. Good to see some wildlife on the intro 👍👍. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.
Good morning and thanks Fred. I am getting a little more confident with it. Hope all is well in the sunny south. Cheers!
Thanks for letting us hear the equipment work. Also nice camera angles.
You're most welcome Seather. I personally love the sound of the equipment but sometimes need to blend in a little music for folks that like it, or if I am using the drone as it has no audio. Cheers and all the best!!
@@GPOutdoors I agree music with the drone makes a lot of sense. Also when using higher speed time lapse.
Hi GP, I knew that watching your channel would lead to something. I just bought a 2020 B2601 with bucket, backhoe, and grapple with 3rd function. Already used them hard in in a week of tree site clearing and it's very muddy. Amazing little workhorse! I do like the backhoe for stumps. The grapple is the best implement ever for brush and downed wood clearing..
Congratulations Clif! That's great! And already hard at work with it. It must be super nice having the BH! Enjoy the tractor and be safe while having fun getting your chores list done! Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors Thanks GP. I don't have your fancy SS snow blower, but only a 1/4 mile to clear in winder snow, so I can do that with the bucket.
1/4 mile? That's a perfect solution. Cheers Clif!
Nice work on the stump Gord. I agree 100 % with your decision to hold off on your wood shed build until those "winged warriors" have left. I usually save all my big outside projects until August for the same reason. I'm always envious of people who get to work outdoors without netting and bug spray. Keep up the great work and stay safe. Cheers.
Good day MG! Yes me too. The dragon flies just emerged so this black flies will be gone in a few weeks for sure. Thanks and enjoy the week!
I just got a B2301. I really appreciate your videos, I’m learning a lot! Although my wife is not as impressed, since now I have seen all of these attachments that I must have! Thanks for the great videos. Cheers!
LOL. Good morning and congratulations on the new tractor TT! I hope you enjoy it. And not to worry, once she starts to see you doing all those projects she always wanted done around the home, she'll be very happy. :)) Cheers - be safe and have fun !
Like wine, Gord, you are improving with age! Good job!
LOL! Thanks Reg! Cheers!
Good job GP. I spent about 3 hours with my backhoe on a big stump. I've got a hole about 10' in diameter and got all but one major root ball cut but the one that is left is actually 3 roots about 4-6" in diameter and running parallel to each other. It's proving to be a challenge but you are right, slow and steady little bits of progress at a time. have a great week, Cheers
She sounds like a stubborn one, Roy - I am on my way!! LOL. Yes boy - I am still learning how to use that tractor. Feels much better letting the tractor work and not trying to push it. Lesson learned. Good luck with that stump Roy! You'll get her!
Nice attachment! Thanks for sharing.
GP, on your driveway unless the ‘ditch’ needs to be cleaned out, made deeper, or other work on it, you should be able to do most of your maintenance with the land plane. I do not remember if yours has scarifiers or not, but if it does you should be able to dig out ruts as well. No problems at all maintaining the ground and moving gravel without scarifiers.
Good evening Coy. Thanks for the good info. I am not sure that is true here, though. I know I still have much to learn, but most of my driveway is no more than a path cut through the forest. The Landplane works awesome on the parts I have laid gravel on, but many of the other areas don't seem to favour the landplane very well - the box blade seems to work much better on them. But again, it just may be my inexperience at this point. Thanks though - I always appreciate your help for sure. Have a great week out there and all the best!
Hello GP, new subscriber. I just bought my first compact tractor, been binge watching your channel...lol. I have operated equipment for several years for small projects, but had to borrow or rent, halt to have my own now. Anyway, this video sort of stands out to me, and confirms my suspicion about stump buckets....think I’ll just rent a mini excavator for those🤣🤣
Anyway, appreciate the content!
Morning BN! Thanks very much and welcome to the channel! I appreciate the support. Definitely some mixed views on the attachment, but great to be able to try out different things on the channel for me, and for others to see. Have a safe week out there!
I just dig around the stump. Cut the roots I can find and pull it out with my BX 2380 backing up. I just have the front loader. Dig the old fashioned way. Stumps are hard when fresh. I have a whole fence-line of Bradford pear tree stumps to pull. I can only access 180 degrees because of neighbor’s fence. Slow going.
Good morning GP and Guy. Nice job, keep at it! Enjoy the boat time!
You bet DA! Going to do a little of that this afternoon. Cheers!
Nice job Gord,I understand about the black fly at my cabin in northern Mi. They are really bad too and not enjoyable to work in the woods
Morning Brian! Luckily the dragon flies just started growing in numbers so I am sure the black flies' days are numbered now. :)) Cheers!
You know, I was just walking in my field thinking about your video and the stump bucket. I wonder how that would work for digging a small drainage ditch. I bet pretty well! No boulders or rocks here in my part of northeastern USA 😄 -Ed
Good day Ed! I haven't tried it yet - not sure I can up here - but it is apparently designed to do trenching too. Have a good one!
Nice video. Stump bucket looks like a handy tool.
Good morning Jean! I'm starting to get the hang of it. Hope you are keeping well. Cheers!
Greetings from eastern Ontario. Another great video. Amazed at how much work you get done with your B2601. Our soil is very similar to yours. I joke to friends that I have about one inch of top-soil before hitting bed rock. Not quite but pretty close. I'm thinking about getting a stump bucket for my tractor after seeing how effective they are at digging out stumps and rocks. Cheers.
Good morning L! Yes, now that I am getting a little experience on it it is becoming easier to use. It's those big boulders hiding underneath that tend to get you, but the end of this bucket is hardened and pointed, so I find I can tease in and around the rocks to get them out of the way. Have a good weekend!
As one who is clearing a 1 acre area. That bucket is interesting. Curious how well it would work on a live stump of similar size. I have a Hoe arm for my machine. What a life saver, easily paid for the cost of the Hoe arm . In the labour we have saved .
Good question! I never tried it on a live stump and wish I had now - a few folks had asked. Have a great week Mike!
GP, fun video! I love how you added in the small video up in the corner regarding the driveway and the woodshed build! It was also neat to see the HD quality video when you had the camera mounted on the bucket! Be blessed!
Thanks Corey! Happy you enjoyed it. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
I’m thinking I could really use that stump bucket!
I was thinking the same thing.
At first I thought that's is beating up the tractor but it's the learning curve..
GP is getting better..
LOL. 100% Gus. I'm learning, but I certainly appreciate all the good advice and help you good folks give me - makes the learning curve far easier for me. :)) Cheers!
Gus Swenson I’m learning too that maybe I shouldn’t record my first experiences with equipment 😄
@@GPOutdoors Slow win the race GP !!! Cheers Hello Ed 👍😊
Curl is much stronger than lift. When digging stumps with a stump bucket don't be afraid to get the back end light.... but not unstable
Mornin GP. I just had my coffee out on my he deck watching you work. You have got that stump bucket mastered! Can you see the tip of that bucket from the seat? Good plan to wait til the bugs are done. Deer flies are out here in MN too. We are being kind to all today. Cheers!
Good morning and thanks Michael. I can see it until I start to drop it down and then I have to lean over and look from the side to see it. Thanks for tuning in and, I think you are always kind. :)) Cheers!
Good morning GP 🌞 That will be a very good project for your wood shed and I do agree with you but for other reasons, I built mine at the end of Aug last year and was great time since it was less hot and humid 😊👍Great tool bags in deed for the price 👍 Great camera angle views 👍Great rocks digger for sure 👍 Go spirits about the rocks 😊You too GP have a great week end and pass it to Guy Also Cheers 👍😊
Morning Dave. That's another good point - the heat and humidity. Hope you are all well. Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors 👍😊🌞
How's swe goin'? Nice job getting that stump out. Slow and steady wins the race!!! Take care!!
Indeed Grampie. Indeed. Always a learning moment for me. LOL. Cheers!
Good day Gp when you were talking about your shed it’s probably safer to wait for the blackflies to leave it could be dangerous swatting them with a hammer in your hands lol 😂. Have a good day
LOL! Good evening Denis! I can almost picture doing that. :)) Yup, we'll wait till it is a little more friendly out there. Have a great week and hope all is well!
Nice work 👍✊
Thanks Bob!
so with your woodshed, black flies matter! deer flies, too!
Hey Gord....you're getting better for sure......but i think you need just one more add on, a grapple backhoe and turn lose on those stumps!! Take Care up there.
Thanks Mitch! That would be a little more fun for sure. Have a good one and all the best!
Gord, you make some of the very best videos around and I appreciate your editing work you do to make them so entertaining! That was some pretty efficient stump work there!
Good morning and thanks very kindly Allen! I'm getting a little better on it each time. I hope you are well and keeping busy out there. All the best!
Good way to start the day....grubbing a good old stump. You're finding the older ones with the rotting roots to be a tad bit easier, right? Did you say in the video debut of the stump bucket what the maximum HP rating for it was ? Guy looks to be greatly appreciative of the removal.... Another busy but fun video sir.
Good morning T! Yup, a little easier. It is rated up to 50HP and then they have a bigger one for over 50 HP. Good day's work and the meadow is shaping up. Cheers T!
GP Outdoors I was figuring it was rated for much higher hp than your 2601. There should be no worry at all about springing it out of shape then. The concern with this as well as the grapple and bucket is the potential of springing one of those accessories OR the loader arms themselves. My 2400 has slightly sprung arms and the 3030 has a badly sprung bucket, both before they came to live here. And oddly, by the same previous owner... my old buddy that passed away a year or so ago.
Love your work - I just subscribed but it may have been because I love GSD's, LOL.
looks like you guys could have made a castle out of all those stones also I see a old car hood use for a sled for those stumps and rocks. Guy you could retire the second time if you could move stones to Florida.
LOL! Cheers Bob!
Just joined your channel. I like the way you treat your tractor and comment about taking your time. Now that you have has this a while, how is it holding up? I run the same size tractor but Green. I have many saplings to more mature trees I need to take out. I would like to use my tractor instead of renting. So please let me know what you think of your stump bucket. What is the brand also?
Thanks
Hey good evening Todd and thanks for joining the channel! I loved the B2601 - it was a real workhorse for me but age is kind of kicking in now, so I traded it in for an Kubota LX2610 with a cab - heat for the winters. :)) The stump bucket was a BECO and it worked very well. it took me a few times to get the feel of using it but was very effective - you just need to take your time and let it work. I had it on loan to try out from Farmer Equipment Sales here in Canada ( website of the same name). Hope that helps. Welcome!
The dragon flies should be out in force soon to get the numbers of other flies down.😀😁
Morning Vance! Yup, they are now, thank goodness. Cheers!
Thanks for the great video here!! I'll buy in the next months a B2601 but I wasn't planning to buy a backhoe. My question is to know if this stump bucket attachment can do the job for occasionnaly diggings like planting trees and to dig a 24" driveway for exemple?
Morning! It is designed for trenching and planting for sure. Not sure it is intended to dig the driveway but I am sure it would do it , but it would take a while. Good luck with the new tractor purchase!
@@GPOutdoors thanks for your time and answer! Yeah it's gonna take more time but I can live with it 😛
I watch your videos with envy. My not even a full year old BX23S, has developed a bad case of differential/lock problems. Going straight is OK but as soon as I do a tight turn, the noise and clunks coming from under me is outrageous, all caused by the diff turning at different ratio. Inside wheel barely turning whereas the outside, has to travel a bit faster. That's when the clunk/bang comes. And it makes my heart stop each time. Waiting for the warranty to do its thing.
Enjoy your tractor and thanks for keeping the videos coming. I like anything Kubota! LOL
Good morning Dany! Sorry to hear that - hoping your dealer looks after you and gets it fixed up. Good luck and let me know how it turns out! Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors Found out that my Diff lock was engaged all the time without me knowing!!! They picked it up this morning and as I was driving it on their flatbed, the driver asked me why I put the diff lock on. I said I didn't touch it. He said it is on all the time. No wonder I was ripping ground/turf like crazy each time I turned. ☺
I did a search this morning and it seems to be the Achilles heel of the Kubota tractors. When I will get it back, I will NOT use that thing EVER again. I can't afford to loose my toy weeks on end. Have a great weekend!
Wow so sorry to hear Dany. I had not ever heard of that issue. Thanks for letting me know. Good luck and hope you get it back soon.
@@GPOutdoors I hope so too. Forgot to mention it seems to be a recurrent thing for any of the Kubota line with such a system. A lot of BX24's and 25's, BX23S'es, and possibly yours. I was so spellbound I couldn't believe it. I kid you not. This is a Nay-Nay pedal to paraphrase the great late John Pinette. Some even went to the extent of cutting the pedal off or disconnecting it. Serious shit my friend. Have a look at it and let me know if yours is in there. you might be pleasantly or not, surprised of the results.
I won't trash Kubota's for not having improved their design after all these years (80's from my earliest research I found.) Doesn't matter what you buy, mechanics, is just that, mechanics. Things break. How many times dictates if it is a lemon or not. This is the 3rd problem that it has. First is the "glad hands" connector for the FEL, they loose oil like crazy, the diff lock and all around the pump in the back is wet. Should be dry.
If it's wet, it's leaking . Period.
That was a nasty one Gord, nice job.
Thanks Don! Cheers!
GP love the video in the video! Good work, your camera work is getting better and better (watch out Hollywood)! Cheers
LOL - Thanks Tom! Have a great weekend!
Good morning GP, have u thought about a day off, u deserve one, at least 12 hours,
LOL! Good morning Troy. You bet my friend. Just got the boat in the water yesterday - going to get some work done this morning with Guy and then hitting the water this afternoon for a little R&R. Thanks - have a wonderful weekend!
Well done. I have taken your name off of the serial tractor abuser list.
Start'n to get the hang of that root bucket.
BUT , it would be a WHOLE LOT FUNNER if you used the video # 61 method !
........... Fire in the Hole !!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
Cheers , be safe and kind.
LOL! You and Guy - both just dying to use that kit again. :)) Cheers bubba!
Hello GP! Enjoying another great video, the scenery is beautiful up there!
I do have a question, do you have liquid ballast in your tractor tires? If not, I recommend beet juice. It’s about 11lbs per gal (not sure per liter), is non corrosive and safe for people and all critters. I believe it’s freeze point is quite low as well. Anyway, thanks for all your effort in producing these videos! 👍
Morning CR! Thanks so much - happy you are enjoying them. Yes indeed - I wouldn't go without it - I have the beet juice - I believe the freezing point is about -35 celsius so it has been fine in the winter so far. Thanks for the great suggestion! Be well!
Great job!! You are becoming a pro? I am looking forward to getting mine.
Good day Emerson! A little better each time, I think. I am feeling more confident with it now. Good luck with yours!
Where did you get your bucket
Good morning - farmer equipment sales (website of the same name). Really nice folks. Cheers!
Good morning G.P. That stump bucket sure makes a hole looking forward to seeing the finished product. To me the fun is about to begin. The grading and finishing. Another great video thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend
Good morning Ronald! Me too - it's coming along nicely. have a great weekend!
G P Guy great fun watching and learning still looking for stump digger with a Kubota BX quick hitch
God Bless All
PaK
Thanks Peter! Have a wonderful weekend!
Hey GP, just wondering if it would be worth using the Box blade with the rippers down to clear/loosen a bit of the top soil around the stump in the first instance? Just a thought Cheers Steve
Good day Steve. That sounds like a good idea - would rip up the hard ground first. I may give that a try. Thanks! All the best!
hmmm,..chain saw the stump close to ground. Cut hole in middle of sawed stump and burn.
I was very impressed with the stump bucket. Nice job. About how many hours was that to get the stump out?
Good morning Walter! It took about 75 minutes to get it out. And then a little longer to fill the hole afterwards. Have a good week!
@@GPOutdoors I hope you have a great week as well. I am even more impressed now with that short amount of time to get it out.
Hey GP... what woodshed design did you end up going with??
Morning Steve. Narrowed down but not finished yet. I am trying to stay with simple, so still a few decisions to iron out with Guy left to do. Cheers Steve!
Is this the normal bucket or heavy duty they have?
Good morning Mavy. This is the normal one - the heavy duty one is for tractors over 50HP I believe. Cheers and all the best!
Yep, takes a genius to get it right
I guess if you don't have a backhoe on a BX, you might own a bigger tractor with a stump bucket to dig out rotted stumps. Two things that would help this lame setup, more rear ballast and use differential lock.
Thanks for the advice YA! And thanks for watching. Cheers!
I know it's a bit about the camera lense and angle but at about 1:30 it really looks like this could have gone much quicker if you just chained the dog to the stump and thrown a tennis ball.
LOL!! I'll bet Koda could have ripped it out too.Thanks for the morning humour - enjoyed it! Cheers Mike!
A stump grinder so much faster
Hallo GP every well done if you habe some time legt Comet over ans give me a Hand with your kubota habe a nice week stay sage,and my compliments top your neighbour guy
Good day michael. LOL! I would come, but it's a little far to get there. LOL. Have a wonderful weekend!
One observation: If you draw a circle using the stump as the center, and start digging towards the center, instead of criss-crossing every which way, the digger might work more efficiently.
Good morning Meta. Thanks for the good suggestion! Hope all is well- Cheers!
You are pushing it; I can see the frame twisting.
It would work better if it has hammer action.
Get a bigger tractor ripit right out!
Bambi