In the early 80's I was working on a housing development. They were logging a wooded section. They used log skidder that had jaws on it. It had another jaw type thing that held the tree. The machines literally bit the trees off. They were taken to an on site chipper that had along table. The chipper had a crane cab with a boom with a grabber like your excavator . The operator would pull the tree into the chipper. The chips went int open top semi trailers. They were hauled to a Homasote plant 40 miles away. The chipper could take up to a 24 inch tree. The most amazing part of the whole system was the chipper ran on two twin diesels . When they chut them down at lunch time ,they would still be winding down when lunch was over a half hour later.

@randyschneider6086

Жыл бұрын

They used sniper type bunchers here years then had to switch to saw head bunchers because the OSB mill can’t use wood that is cracked or shattered when it is snipped in very cold weather.

Looks kinda like the Bealy Good pond build. Chris is going to help the loggets clear the pond area before he can actually begin diggin' dirt. Should be a fun series to watch. Thanks Chris for a nice late Saturday afternoon episode to watch.

@steveschritz1823

Жыл бұрын

I’m having flashbacks, I’m sure Chris is too lol maybe it’ll be an excuse to get a better stumper

Watching these clearing vids, I'm constantly reminded what a lone homesteader could accomplish with just an ax and a mule.

@erikcourtney1834

Жыл бұрын

That’s when men was men. And didn’t know any different. We got spoiled with machines

@redeyedmongoose2963

Жыл бұрын

@@erikcourtney1834 The machines possibly made it ‘too’quick N easy to change so much !

I believe that when Chris looks at the drones view of the beginning of project like this he can with his mind-eye see the finished pond. Always a great job !

I recall You working with Kevin at the Bealy farm. What stayed with me since was the unspoken teamwork you two pulled off. Thank you for allowing me to witness this again. 😁

That grapple skidder is much better than the old Timberjack 225 cable skidder I had the luck of using 30 years ago. Thanks for posting another addictive video Chris.

@randyschneider6086

Жыл бұрын

Yes I don’t miss climbing up on my old C5 treefarmer 100+ times a day and pulling mainline but if I was healthy enough I’d do it again

Oh Chris I'm in heaven with the aerial intro. Had to go back and watch it again. Thank you. Another beautiful piece of land. Will the pond connect the fields? Wow that will be perfect.

The glass in your cab is spotless. It’s a beautiful day to cut the wood.

I've been a shovel logger,and lots of other machines, for most of my life,I will say buddy,your a great operator,and seem to be a nice guy,keep on keeping on bud,loved the video of the TD 31s. Stay safe

Seems like the grapple should have some kind of teeth on the inside of the grabber claws for nonslip grappling! 🤷🏼 ole Kevin is going to town on the trees, stacking them up! He’s pretty fast on his cutter! I’ve seen you do your share on the skidder before Chris, a few times!

Beautiful piece of property Chris!..the pond will add to it 👍..can’t wait to see the results

Great you have the right attachment to help get the trees out bro. Look forward to the next video from this project. Safe travels

1:17 man, all that green already! Plants are only just starting to come back to life here in New England. As I type it's cold, wet, and grey outside right now.

Cutting clearing and logging great video thanks Chris and Kevin

Tree Cutting Attachment worked soooooooooooooo very well - it was FUN to watch and lots of Progress ! Many Cheers from Australia !!!!

Man, those power heads are awesome. Just need an automatic stumper on it too! 😁

Interesting on how you start the process. Enjoyed seeing the logging equipment.

Nice ! See your getting the handle on using your grapple chris! Hey you can use your thumb on this machine with the grapple right? If you can grab further back on the logs and drop your thumb on them and we'll give you more control on them chirs! Give it a try. That kind of what out here we call a logging shovel it well help you pick them up and move them in to piles!

Good start, the grapple along with the cutter makes for a pretty nice clearing operation. Thanks for the update sir.

Good start to the pond sir.

Making some real good headway with you teaming with the cutters. Thanks for sharing.

That aerial view looks awesome man 👌. Green green green.

@jacquesb8927

16 күн бұрын

Beautiful! Would working there be considered work?

Great to see you brought the drone this time Chris, let the work begin

Beautiful property Chris from the drone view! Thanks for sharing it! 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻Kevin and his new excavator and I like that tree cutter, it’s cool! That’s a big tree to hook on to Chris! WOW Kevin should break her in on this job Chris! lol 😂 Now you can put your grabber to use brother!

@TrevorDennis100

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the drone footage added a lot of value to the video. We need Chris to get into Photoshop, or similar, so he could overlay an outline of the pond and show the dam location.

@daleallen7634

Жыл бұрын

​@@TrevorDennis100 : You mean you don't believe that Chris "has enough on his plate"?!?! 😮

I'm hooked on this one, great team too...glad your truck will give you a relaxing drive these days too..here's to the next video UK out.

Trees are falling and hopefully the stumps are not 'too' in the ground - seems to be wet enough that they will be easy enough to extract. Loving the Volvo army.

In my neck of the woods unless the mud is 4 foot deep or better the skidder drivers go for it and rarely ever have a problem.

My word, watching the grapple tackle the stumps is more aggravating than the claw game

@letsdig18

Жыл бұрын

Definitely not made for stumping haha

Mice and snakes oh my, however the cat jumping out of the cab is my favorite.

Well you have come onto a job without " MUD ". Lol. I did hear you state that it was a bit soft in places. This should only get better as you said that summer is on the way. Good to see you get some good use with the grappling hook. Best of luck on this pond dig.

You have convinced me over the years of watching that the 220 is the best machine to buy. I see why you keep buying them they are truly interchangeable with grapple, bucket or feller head.

So is a lot of the pond development for stockpile purpose for farming? Im no farmer but it makes sense to have a personal reserviour. The more ponds is more insurance for crops. Just wondering if thats part of some of these ponds. I make mention of this in light of current drought conditions in other parts of the country. That bunch of trees sure looked nice out there.

Man, that f450 sure is a good looking truck

Thanks for sharing Chris, y’all stay safe brother! Kirk from Louisiana! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

great video, nice stacking of logs for the skidder

Wow the grass is getting tall.👍😁

loved the drone shots with all the different shades of green.

Hey Chris, with a grab like that, just find yourself a nice piece of tree, grab it and you can use it as a rough grading beam. I work in demolition with sorting grabs and we use steel H beams to level out massive area's very quickly. Also remember the rolling over the grab on piles of brush, you'll pick up a lot more

@NFSGamerful

Жыл бұрын

I'm also fairly certain looking at this that the grapple doesn't get enough oil pressure, it should hold way better on the end of the tooth

@Dontworryboutit315

Жыл бұрын

He tried that around the 25 minute mark, it overpowers the rotate on the grapple and turns but I agree with you, doesn’t seem like it has much pressure

@NFSGamerful

Жыл бұрын

@@Dontworryboutit315 ye noticed it later as well, the trick is in the angle you hold it, but it's probably a single rotation motor grab, so it'll pull through it a lot easier. I'm used to the Zijtveld sorting grabs, they're amazing tbh

That grapple/saw invention is pure genius!

nice piece of property, 6 trees one stump that will be fun

Great Start, after you said you had to wait awhile, I had hoped you would have started stumping with the stumper, at least pop them up but that's another awesome video.

Always seems like those hurry up and wait kinda things huh ?? Getting a good start !! Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Evening, And On too the Next !!

The mill used to save hollow trees to use as crossing drains. For skidders.

I used to watch a show called swamp logger's and the skidder would go to where they were cutting the trees without a problem, as long as the skidder operator could keep it on the haul road of trees that has been dropped.

I dont know if yall have ever worked together but looks like a well oiled machine. Nice project..

I always have mixed feelings because it looks so nice the way it is. Very nice property.

@maxmacdonald7174

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking that as well.

@sharonmiller6436

Жыл бұрын

The only reason the trees were allowed to grow is that it was too wet to get machinery in there to prepare and seed the land. This way, with the pond they will be able to irrigate in dry times, and thee crops will have full sun all day.

Thanks for the video Chris 👍✅ All good 👍 nice work you guys are getting it done. Take care of yourself and Winston and be Blessed ❤️❤️❤️ it.

When you do your drone overview on new projects can you draw out where the pond is going to be.

Cotton top be proud of you lol you can run. Anything and learn it quick ❤nice video

Should Weld some rakers onto the main frame of the claw to allow it to grip the logs better Chris.

I can see one of these tree cutter attachment in the future for Chris. Greetings from that Old Jarhead in WNC

Look like you will have a lot of topsoil for sure in the woods.

Impressive work. Robin Hood would be looking for new digs with you lot about.

that 220 with the cutter head on it makes quick work of them trees

Dang, the wheat is heading out already. Here in sw Idaho fall wheat is 12" tall.

You’ve come a long way since busting beaver dams,,,,, enjoy your success! 🇺🇸🇨🇱

Where Kevin pushes over the reluctant tree @7:32 put me in mind of an elephant doing the same thing in some far off jungle. He's pretty good with that cutting head.

Even though you say that the wood in those trees is not very goo; it will still burn and can be processed into fire wood. You don't have that business, but you could find someone who does and sell the trees to them. That way you won't have the trouble of burning them and cleaning up the unburnt stuff.

If you had a Steelwrist quickoil coupler with that grapple you could lose the thumb and gain some weight savings. Also, then you would be able to pull stumps with the right tool and still easily switch to the grapple when needed. That indeco grapple looks like a great heavy duty tool!

@letsdig18

Жыл бұрын

I'll keep my bucket and thumb over anything for clearing and stacking. Way more efficient

@HughzieTube

Жыл бұрын

Steelwrist will be well fecked when he gets a good sloppy pond dredging job to do. The pond silt will mess them quickoil fittings up in no time.

@villageearthwright

Жыл бұрын

@@letsdig18 I get that it's a good setup, used to run it myself but i'm pretty partial to the rotating grapple now. There is definitely a great versatility to the bucket/thumb combo.

The first scratch 😅. I remember my brand new car I was so careful and one day sitting in traffic boom I get knocked about 3 feet forwards and a guy with a rental runs right in the back bumper 😡

Waiting patiently for the first sighting of a shiny silver orb. Don't be scratching that nice paint on the new machine. Like the counterweight on the back, usually the first thing to get it. Chris likes to keep his healthy and rejuvenated with the occasional mud pack.

Love your new truck! Much better than a F250

I’ve been running my family’s dx35z and granted I’m like an elephant riding a tricycle in it size wise but I’m amazed at what it handles. A Volvo 220. Holy cow the power and speed must be a money maker for sure. Especially with such diverse attachments.

What kind of pond is this gonna be? Irrigation, fish, or ? Thanks for bringing us along.

Too much to adjust too, I guess! But you got this brother! Good video and good job here!

Sure looks neat from your drone 😇😇😇

I hear ya looks like they grow extra trees in one that makes a good mess and not very easy to get threw 🤔😎🇺🇸NY

Chris you got a lot of stumps to get out .

I always knew eventually Chris would've become a forestry contractor, processing head is definitely the bee's knee's 😂😮😊.

Man your getting really good with the grapple almost having fun actually

Chris, Love music you play during the drone flights. Wish I knew what it is.

Great video. Really enjoyed.

It's a Volvo party. Yall made pretty quick work. He's very good with the cutter head.

Great Video Chris Thanks!!👍👍

That's a good size farm,

Love watching you work you are a absolute pro great work

Very cool video I look forward to the rest of them thanks

That 450 is awesome!! Big Blue Oval for the Win!!

Great to see the grapple in action😊

And everyone says window screens, cab guards and limb risers are useless add ons - first tree and “bang”! - case proven

I was thinking that you would go put your stumper on (to stay productive) but I like the idea of watching Kevin for a bit then heading to another site too

that first group of trees is gonna a stump that is gonna be a BEAR to take out!

Those cutter heads are so awesome!! How long before Chris orders one??

good pond video

The drone footage sure show's why your removing that stand of tree's, you should end up with a really nice looking field once your done.

Cool video. Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎

A wonderful Video begin with Drohne Picture, to the better understanding. The Work the great Tree's to cut, and then Stumping You have the Planing this and have by the Areal a better view. A Interesting Work. I gladden my of the Continuation.

Those are some big ass white pines !

Good vid lets dig ! Coming down your way soon

Always like ur videos keep up the good videos sir 💯🔥🤙🤙🤙

I love the new work truck. Keeping it two tone looks great. Atleast you will be to stack the brush up so that you don't have to gather it. Be safe out there

In previous videos I see you burning brush and trees. It grieves me somewhat, firewood here in Romania is the equivalent of $85 / m3 Love this plot though and all your videos ❤️🇷🇴

for how you use that grapple id weld some nubs on the inside , or points so you could grip small stuff

Nice work Chris

Hey Chris. It's not mice & snakes you need to worry about. It's them darn killer cats!

Sounds like Kevin is your new partner in business with you which makes sense because you have to do a large amount of clearing in your business.

If that felling head had bark wheels and grab sheers you’d be spitting logs out like No tomorrow

Use those brush tops to fill in the wet areas so the skidder can drive across them.

@letsdig18

Жыл бұрын

Then I had a muddy pile of sticks to try to burn.

@matthewbailey5956

Жыл бұрын

I have seen people use the logs to stack accross the ditch and when done with skidder work pick them back out and throw on a log truck and off to the mill they go.

I'm amazed how quickly the area got cleared out.

get yourself a 48 pack of Pepsi and I bet DP will come down and install that tile for yeah