I can't see a contractor sweating over the details that you worry about. But your friends get outstanding work.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam.

I say you should get a skid steer so I can have an excuse to get one!

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

I am considering all arguments and evidence. I will note this in the "Plus" column for owning a skid steer. Thank you for submitting your vote! :)

I stored my boat in a pole barn and was warned there was tons of mice. Each year I took 1 box of fabric softener sheets and spread them everywhere. In the engine compartment, tossed all over the cabin and on the deck. Put the cover on it and done. When you uncover it in the spring there are no mice and no musty smell.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

We've been trying dryer sheets as well. Seems to work most of the time but I've also seen them use it to make a nest. Maybe it depends on which type of dryer sheets?

No matter how much equipment you have there will always be "just one more piece" that is the "missing link"... I've came to terms with that issue and I can admit that there are actually several more pieces that I need.

@ryanselleck6035

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! You get a track steer then you’ll wish you also had a skid steer or vise versa. Then you’ll want power rakes graders etc. props on having a nice setup!

One of my all time favorites before I found your channel. I was so impressed with the storytelling and the Step by step explanation... the driveway looks great! Your attention to details were impressive!

As a fella that does this for a living, my humble opinion a skid steer would be a game changer for you.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

I think you're likely very correct with that statement!

Morning Neil! You do a real good job cloning yourself and then talking to the clone 😁

@sassafrasvalley1939

2 жыл бұрын

I liked that too!

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

At least he listens! :)

Best videos using JD tractors.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! :)

Thanks Neil for taking us along, you have many talents and it shows! Take care my friend

Your jobs always turn out great. A small track loader would definitely make your life easier though. The older I get, the more I rely on machinery to accomplish my work. My back won't take it like it used to. Well done sir.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

I could use one over and over again. I would do a few more jobs if I had one too. In less time. Now, just to find a good deal on one. That is the challenge these days.

Neil's list of things to buy 1 skid steer with trax .2 small Roller ....can be payed for with money made from string roll up idea ...my Buck is already in mail to your house !! great video Neil !

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

NICE! The money is gonna be rollin' in from this string tip!

Appreciate you showing everything, even the happy little accidents :D

I really like that trick wit the lawn edger, its all about the details.

A three point box blade with a hydraulic top link would be excellent for that job. The hydraulic top link is great for a lot of implements, but for the box blade it makes setting depth on the fly a cinch.

Driveways and parking lots have been graded an built for years before skid steer came out. That little tractor will do it perfectly if you know how to operate it.

Nice work

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Hank! Appreciate you watching sir.

Neil, I discovered your channel a few months ago. It’s my go-to You-Tube watch, along side “The Pethericks.” Love your work ethic, and especially enjoy the drone views of your beautiful home! I’m retired (75 years old) and live in wine country in beautiful Northern California - a world apart from your own, but I would argue there’s a lot we can learn by watching how other Americans live their lives. Thanks to you and your beautiful family for sharing your lives with me. Jeana García

Do whatever is right for you, but part of what I appreciate about this channel is the results you achieve with the older machinery!

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It's kind of fun to make the little stuff "get the job done".

I watched this whole video thinking "man, that would be a lot faster with my T190" :) Still, really good job!

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it certainly would have been faster!

I am a technician for an engineering firm and I have seen worse grading done with GPS equipment used. You are a pro with that mini!

I still have no idea how I found your channel… but I love your personality and quality content. I love your kindness and smile. Your girls are adorable! Binge watching

Rewatched! So impresive how you tackled this project, your attention to details, your neat and organize skills, the end result! 5 star rating sir!

💥 I use that same drill and string trick. Your father in law and my dad must have known each other. 😁👍 *Keep on tractoring!*

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! It's always funny how something so simple can be so time-saving. Thanks for watching, John!

nice work, Yes a skid steer would make your life much easier and quicker.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Time is what I'm starting to want more and more these days.

We use a kubota b2601 compact tractor in our landscape buisness.. love it. Best in class turning radius and it does not mess up turf bad like a skid steer would.

@digdrivediy

Жыл бұрын

That's cool!

Nice job! The only thing I’d have reconsidered would be adding some gutter extensions under the parking area so the stone doesn’t wash away during a heavy rain. Maybe you guys went back and upgraded it.

That turned out really nice.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

I think looks real good. The hitchhikers looked like they enjoyed the ride.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

They liked the ride cause as soon as we got to Grandma and Grandpas they took off through the woods and found a treat from Grandma! :)

Amazing job Neil. Skid steers are great. Just wait until this current machinery market crashes, er… deflates a bit, then buy a used one from someone that has to dump theirs.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly. I used to see T190s for $15-16K all the time pre-pandemic. Now it's hard to find one under $20K.

Another top project using what you have.

Morning Neil good to see you getting jobs done

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Derek! It's nice to be working outside a bit more lately.

A track loader will make a whole load of difference in a lot of situations it would be used for things you wouldn’t even think of

You are only the first person to use the DRILL STRING ROLL UP DEVICE, I have been using one for thirty plus years ! It works great for sure.

Thanks Neil. You need to generate a reason to have a skid steer. It doesn't matter whether you need it, it just matters if you can justify it. Try finding a job where you can use it.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I can do that!

This is some really clean work sir. Very precise. Enjoy your work

Looks great Neil! It’s hard to deny the versatility of a skid loader

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

I have done a lot of driveways with my 32hp 4 wheel drive tractor with a loader and grader box. I ended up buying a gehl ctl70 track skid steer. If I am moving material then the skidsteer does a more productive job but I can do a better job Gradeing with the tractor. I can tilt the grader box and slope edges that is hard to do with the skidsteer. You turn the skidsteer and tear up a nicely graded area, take the tractor out of 4wd and you can turn without doing any damage. I prefer my tractor because I have done so much Gradeing with it in the last 18 years. You can move a lot of material when you get a bucket full and drag a grader box full in the same pass with the tractor.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

This right here. Exactly right. I was hoping to hear from folks that had both and could weigh in on the pluses and negatives of either. My biggest complaint about skid steers is visibility. It's hard to bet close to stuff without straining your neck and wondering if you're still gonna hit it. Or back into something. There is obviously a place for both but I can get along most of the time with the tractor. But still...

When you first dug the driveway, you should have put in a french drain under the low spot by the driveway and run it down the edge of the driveway

well Neil i guess i owe you a buck, love the string idea.another super neat job it came out great.tell your wife happy mothers day

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna get rich off of this string deal!!! :) Thanks Ron.

Sweet gig Neil. Sorry it took me a week to comment Jefe, but life can be a cruel Mistress at times. I know you already thought of this, but I would ask DP about skid steers. You may have to send the twins to work in the salt mines to pay for it, but a little practical work experience might be a good thing. Looking forward to the next epic brother. Love home.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, no worries. That same life situation gets in the way for me too. I'm grateful to have you watching and commenting whenever you get to it. You're right, though, those girls are gonna have to start earning their keep here before too long!

If you can find a "reasonably priced" skid or track loader, it will change the way you work, for the better! With your JD lawn equipment you might work a trade... Thanks for nicely done and interesting video.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

I've always got my eyes peeled looking for something that might come along.

Another great job, That box scraper does a great job as usual. Can't wait to see how the kitchen reno is doing.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Claude. The kitchen is getting closer. Countertops coming on Tuesday.

Awesome job, Neil. I was mostly concerned about the initial load of stone spilling onto that beautiful grass but you cleaned it up perfectly! I think you like those little JD's too much to get a track loader :)

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

That stone running out onto the grass gave me serious anxiety! I'm glad I'm not the only one! :)

Stick with the wheels..... they do better when you pack it down. Unless your going to use the hell out of the skidder, just stick with the 4X4...... unless you can get a hell of a deal on a skidder and you seem to be pretty good at working on stuff..... good luck, keep on doing what you do! 👍

Great to help a friend.

Great video Neil. I love the editing. It's always a good laugh when you tell yourself to, "go ahead".

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

At least he listened!

A skid loader would be a great piece of equipment to save time, add attachments and heck it's un to operate. The skid loader would have fixed the "time consuming mistake" in no time at all…...

Looks great! 755 does a nice job.

I love my Cat 289 trac loader. So many attachment options and lifting/pushing power. I think you would see great benefit and productivity owning one.

Your attention to the details is second to none! I am a fan and I am glad i have subscribed.

No matter what tractor/skidsteer, still nice to see the Series1 spade and rake being used. Lol the cordless string line tool. Get a patent on it!

Always perfection in my view👍. ☕And video in the am, nice combination.

I think that both machines are useful. They both have their advantages.

Good job Neil. Looks very nice. Always like watching your videos. Keep them coming.

Great work as always Neil can’t wait to see you next week thanks buddy Love the idea of a track loader and will be thrilled to see the process of maybe comparing and choosing one

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

I've been shopping for one lately but now isn't a great time to buy it seems.

Great video again neil. Love the idea of getting a track loader. I bought one for myself not too long ago and it has more than paid for itself in the side jobs people want me to do.

You should definitely get one... That way I can justify to my Financial Division why I need one too 🤣

Nice job 👍

Good video I think what ever you get equipment wise if it keeps you from making additional trips to job site makes burn less fuel and time

It looks better that there’s stone in the back anyway. Awesome job. ❤

This is the 3rd time I have watched this..excellent from the beginning to end!

Great video!

I really like the finished product. That really looks sharp. You have me looking at my crunched concrete driveway and wanting to straight edge it.

Charcoal briquets work fantastic. I line them up on the bottom of doors of my shed and just step over them if I have to get in the building. I've never had a problem with mice. Works fantastic.

Yes on the T190!

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

OH yeah!

Keep in mind Neil, when skidsteers break, they cost gobbs of money for repairs. Not to mention all the expensive maintenance they require. I surely would wait until the market crashes so that you can capitalize on a fairly newer one that someone may have to get rid of really cheap. (DON`T be in a hurry!) As you already know, buying equipment eats into your profits bigtime. If you can get a great deal on a skidsteer, do so, but just be aware, they can cost you alot of profit money. And ALSO be aware, that when you do buy a skidsteer, you`ll be spending tons of money on implements for it too, lol. Its a very deep rabbit hole! By the way, great job on the driveway!

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Great advice. There is a huge investment associated with it. My tractors are pennies on the dollar by comparison. Thanks for the great insight.

👍Great job Neil.

Looked very nice, you did a good job!

Good job for a temporary fix... looks like a wet spot about 50 feet from this fix... I would just run a new 6 inch line in the low spot, to your main. Just leave the clay alone, I've got the old 6 inch clay still running through my place and it drains about 400 acres, a line my grandfather put in through an old cranberry bog over 90 yrs ago.... my dad and I added a 12 inch cement tile line over 50 yrs ago, runs great.... I would have done pretty much the same as what you did.....

Good to know about that jump pack!

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

It's been really handy all spring.

That looks great! It may not be the quickest, but that box blade does a great job with a perfect finish.

really liked that video! the back area was not planned but it turned out to be an additional asset to the overall design and a valuable addition to usable space!

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I actually think they'll get a lot of use of that area back there. Pretty much just foot traffic but you always need a place to store the stuff that you don't want out front for everyone to see.

You have a very sweet family. ☺☺☺☺☺☺

Sold my Jd 5400 and went to a Cat skid loader - way more useful for projects than a tractor

Another great video Neil. A small track loader would be nice. But I appreciate seeing you get the job done with what you have. Hard to justify the cost unless you’re doing that work all time. Which you kinda do. You do have a gift for finding deals. Maybe there one out there for you. Thanks for all the good content!

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching for the right deal so if I see it I may pounce. Not too many deals these days though. I'm still waiting and watching though... :)

I would recommend that ASV RT 75 skid steer. Perfect size for tight spaces and still plenty of power when you need it.

Bobcat T-190 is an amazing machine. Only problem with them is they are so powerful the undercarriage gets torn up. Bobcat kinda "fixed" that problem with the T590 by de-rating the dozing power. Machine just bogs if you over-doze. Side note: very nice "neat line" you cut into the sod. Crispy edges are the mark of a true pro

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

I've ran a T190 for quite a bit and couldn't believe what it was capable of. Very impressive for that sized machine.

You did a great job love your videos thank you

I've dug 6-8" out like that a few times with the 2320, 3520 tractors and they do it pretty well. I'd also push and spread the gravel with the mini excavator as it can push with a little more control and then float the blade backing up. I use a kx040-4 for cemetery digging and push the extra dirt around and float back blade to get a general smooth area. The sun, rain and mower finish the clumps off. Waiting for the landplane to get in so I can do some better levelling.

Great job on this one

Great job keep up the great work thank you love your videos

Nice work!

You can definitely get yourself a better valve to run the front-end loader. It might take some homework, but it's cheaper that a whole new machine.

Hi Neil I have a t190 absolutely a fantastic machine you’d absolutely love it good luck nice neat job you did!

YES YOU NEED THE SKID STEER WRIGHT AWAY OR SOONER.

track loader yes....good for content ( just another reason )....really like the 2 Neil shots...great editing....cheers!!

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

You'd think I could get more done with two of me but...

Neil what you really need is a large frame 2 series with a 3 point box blade. A small skid steer is nice also.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

I need BOTH! :)

Id your looking to cut down on the jerkiness you can idle the machine down will definitely help but I've added restricter valves. I made mine as a coupler in coupler out. There adjustable. mine slow down my rear attachments when wanted. If you wanted fast movements just take them out.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

I may need to look into that. Thanks!

Love the Neil clone. Boy you could get so much more done with your clone there by your side! Track loader? Um...YES! Except I would go with a Takeuchi.

Love this video, step by step process, commentqry, you are rhe Best!

@aaronburford5701

8 ай бұрын

Very impressed with your cleanliness qnd your detqil oriented work!

Nice job, turned out great.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I use a compact tractor as well. I use the mini to drag the stone in first though, you look proficient enough to do the same, it's much faster then you can just finish grade with the tractor

Get a trackloader if momma will let you Love seeing the girls in the video

Every machine has positives and negatives. Once I get over buying a machine or tool, I never regret having having another option. T190 aren't getting any younger though, but have alot simpler electronics than newer ctl's.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

Good point. I never regret it either really.

GET THE BOB CAT

Skid steer defiantly needed on that finer stone would have made the job so much quicker

Nice work, I do this work as well. A box scraper for the rough grade and a land plane for the final grade works the best for me. The land plane is the bomb for fast flat grading. You can do the box blade work with the bucket as well. If I had to choose if only I could have one , I'd pick the land plane. Don't get me wrong I'd love e CTL myself but they're very expensive. Some day.

Great video!! You have inspired me to do the side of my building with stone so I can park equipment there.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Best of luck to you.

Thats a tuff call. About a skid steer. I run a large compact tractor that can lift more than any skid steer. Currently no high flow but what compact tractors can do is not comparable. But my compacts are 25hp and 60hp Smooth control you are talking about is a newer compact tractor. I was wondering same then got a yt359. And i have power control and 3rd function.

@roweinnovation

2 жыл бұрын

Guess i should say will lift more than the size of track loader you are looking at. And has road gear if needed

Looks great! Similar work done here in Australia would require geotec fabric to seperate mud from stone. Over time, your stone will dissapear into the mud without it.

@digdrivediy

2 жыл бұрын

We're fortunate here to have a good limiting layer of subsoil that is really stable given proper drainage. Still, other areas need the fabric. Thanks for the comment!