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Hello! I would check the pressure on the hydraulics. Kabota is notorious for shipping these out on the bottom end of the spec. I have all three Kabota tractors, and all three of them were set up from the factory with low hydraulic pressure.

Good morning , Mr. Morgan .. work smarter, not harder , right ? You have the right equipment for pretty much any project you might want to do, and after all the years of hard work, you can actually enjoy what you do, obviously .. I really enjoy hearing about the comments, then hear your answers ..lol.. you and the family gave a great Tuesday, as always , thank you for sharing your time with us fans 👍👍👍

Mike, do your thing your way . Screw the negative Nellie's, they're just envious of what you've achieved. Love the videos , greetings to Hunter

@johnking8679

10 ай бұрын

Yuuup, add my greetings to Hunter, please !!

@scottspencer9697

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely Mike, keep doing what you are doing! Your true viewers will be here! God bless you and your family!

@paulprigge1209

10 ай бұрын

Exactly right. A lot of insecure people out there who are jealous. Coming from a disabled boy who is jealous because I can’t work anymore lol! I just peddle Around. Dollars I have coming in with shock people but really a piece with my Lord. Very blessed

Mike. Do what's the most comfortable for you when splitting logs. There's no point in handling something heavy twice, unless you really have too. You have a system that works for you, it may be a tad slower, but being a tad slower also saves your back, so I think you've got it right.

Great comparison video. You're always showing viewers what can and cannot be done with the equipment. Helps people decide on what to purchase. Stay safe.

It just kills me how many people get worked up over stuff that affects them in absolutely no way at all!! Keep on keeping on! There is no time for negativity! We love you guys! Keep up the great videos! God bless!🙏🙏

Yes can’t wait for Paul Bunyan show,hope no rain for riding the motorcycle to it,a nice ride down to it.The weather has been cooler here so greatly like this time of year Damascus,Ohio

My JD 3320 will lift a full (stacked) 275 tote with green wood (ash/oak). But it doesn't like it. However, I do carry it up and down a slope. I have a box grader with extra weights on the back in addition to 150lb weights on each tire. I've got a set of Bradco forks. When the wood is dry, or if it is maple/cherry, it does it just fine. But, I move about 8 baskets per year around my property. I agree that I would need a larger tractor for a larger operation/commercial. Great video!

I love this channel and I see and hear your influence on MANY channels that I am subbed to!!!!

Good morning Mike. My 1998 L35 TLB has a TL720 loader and can easily handle the 275 Gal totes with green hardwood packed in tight. The loader model (720) with the bucket is the rated capacity in Kg so just multiply by 2.2 to get it in lbs. 1584 for my loader. I plan to go over to the Paul Bunyan show next month, hope to see you there. The L series tractors are a very capable option, I removed a 48 in maple stump from my front yard in a reasonable time, I couldn't lift the stump but it did drag it without a struggle!

Great video, Mike. It never gets old for me. Always looking forward to the next one.

Too funny . Discovered your video the first time very casually . Started looking for them deliberately. Then liking as I watched. Subscribed. Now, I'm addicted. Same as my childhood Saturday morning Binge watching Roadrunner , Bugs , Yosemite, Flintstones, Elmer and Sky King . Beyond that , we are like minded and share matching backgrounds . Equal romance with Kubota . I was a crane operator , ( just always brought my own crane) . Ended it in the oilfield when it all went down . Over 9,000 views in. 1 hour . Kudos ! Always nicely done and pleasurable . Keep on keeping on!

Great video Mike. It reminds me of a video I did picking up 200 gallons of water with my tractor.

One takeaway that I got from your video is the thought process that anyone lifting, with any piece of equipment should go through. Your explanation was succinct and spot on. I'm guessing that you have been involved in some of this process in your career working in construction.

I like that little blue trailer! I imagine it will be very handy at both your properties!

Mike everything in this video about lifting capacity of the two tractors made a lot of sense

Hello Mike, love your channel and all of the content you have. Been watching for a bit, understand what you are saying about picking up the wood rounds, even after using the Split Fire. It makes sense what you said. But if you ever get to a point where a little help is needed. Think about getting a hookaroon-pickaroon tool to help out. I saw Adam from Hometown Acres using it and got one myself. It does help. He had a video about it, which convinced me on why it would help. Just thought I would mention that to you. Again, great channel. Really enjoy watching. Take care, say hi to the family!

I appreciate you and your family Mike and ALL your videos!! You have inspired me to do so much work around my home outside and in!! Keep them coming my friend!! 👏👏👏😊

We have a side by side and a small utility trailer that we use around the house. Love it! Keep the tools etc in the side by side and the debris etc I’m working with in the trailer, very good combination..😊

@wildbill23c

10 ай бұрын

I just have a small garden trailer that I pull behind my lawn tractor, very useful.

I have a Kioti tractor about that size with loader. Love it 👍👍

good morning Mike and Melissa I'm going to the Paul Bunyan show this will be my 2nd time at the show I met you guys last year, love your KZread channel I'm a retired timber cutter after 35 years in the timber business, I still cut wood and clear land I love the great outdoors outdoors and I've been I've been hunting for 56 years, take care see ya at the Paul Bunyan show my name is Glenn Morgan from Bedford Indiana Glenn Morgan Morgan from Bedford Indiana Indiana.

I wonder how people have the gall to tell you how to do things. I am grateful just to be looking over your shoulder. I enjoy work, I can sit an watch it for hours! 😁

Thanks Mike, food advance re load capacity, I had a Case platform backhoe back in the ‘80s with a adaptor for forks, it was an interesting experience, take care

I really love you and your family. I always enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for what you do. You are such a inspiration to me.

I have an older L series Kubota with a lift capacity around 1200 lbs. I had to install a shim kit to make sure I was utilizing the max allowable hydraulic pressure recommended by Kubota... it helped a lot. I can lift 275 totes green or dry... 330's only if dry. I can only get them up about 2.5' however. I think Kioti and Mahindra are hurting Kubota because of lift capacity on similar size tractors. Looking forward to seeing you at Bunyan! - Dick

@greggb1416

10 ай бұрын

Yep, if you have access to your tractors loader lift capacity, they show the measurement to be at about 24inches above the ground, (and this for almost any of the tractor’s). Did not know Kioti & Mahindra were “besting” Kubota in this area.

@greggb1416

10 ай бұрын

Yeah Mike.., by the way, why are standing out there with nobody around talking to yourself..?

@damogranheart5521

10 ай бұрын

​@@greggb1416Occupational hazard. He's a father.

@greggb1416

10 ай бұрын

@@damogranheart5521 hahaha…, yep.

@donaldstrishock3923

10 ай бұрын

Lifting,Carrying,Hauling,& JUST BUDGING; ARE FOUR DIFFERENT THINGS. Only a L47, L60 series are the ONLY LOADER TRACTORS Capable of "Really LOADING" 1200 pounds. " JUST ABLE" to "Scoot around" a ( Not to FULL HEIGHT).is a FAILURE SOON TO HAPPEN !!!

Morning Mike, I've got the LX2610, up here in NW Ontario I use the small IBCs . With the softwood I can lift a tote, the green poplar I can literally just get it off enough to shuffle the tote out of the way. Loving the enclosed cab, not the transmission noise though. Great job with the comparison. 👍🌲🚜🌴

I appreciate you talking about tractor size and capability. Manufacturers list load capacity for a reason, safety being paramount. Too many people try to force a piece of equipment to do a job it’s just not meant to do.

Mike, Mellisa, you make very interesting and entertaining videos and so thank you for sharing. All the very best from the UK.

Hi Mike, My little 2515 Branson is rated to pickup 2200 lbs. I have not tried anything that heavy. But I have unloaded a pallet of 14 foot dried lumber from the mill and had no problem and that is with about 500 to 600 tiller on the back for counter balance, and that pallet weighted on the way bill as 1743lbs Ron USCG RET

Great video Mike. I think this will help a lot of people. You could try putting a set of pallet forks on the 3point hitch. I did on my Kioti and it works great!

Great information on the two tractors you have and the lift capacities they have. You know people will always have their thoughts and I wonder if the have a tractor or even have the background to commit on your actions. Keep the videos coming. Love them.

You are so correct Mike, it is a wonderful community we have here...and I'm still so impressed with the Split Force. See you at the Bunyan.

real nice video on the different weight totals of totes. Question. l remember you thinking about moving the road a little more on flat side of hill headed to the back woods because when the snow comes you would slide might into tree just checking might want to move it before winter comes keep them coming great video thanks hello to every one.

I use Schaeffer oil product called citrol in and aerosol can to get road paint and tar off of my vehicle just be sure to rinse afterwards haven’t noticed any problems with the paint and I have been using it for years . Also love your videos keep up the good work

hi there shows are so good the deer come to watch . Looking forward to being your neighbor again at the PB show . will have to stop over and sign the saw again , best to all john

Really enjoy your videos and watch them as they come !!! 😀

Have a great day ~ I really enjoy your videos and your outlook on life as we know it ~

I wish my tractor would lift one. Don’t even Need to do it green can always stack the last row in after it in place. Thanks for the video

Mike, another great Video, thanks for sharing such good information.

Good morning Mike, great video today. That really lite wood in Colorado was probably some dried out ASPEN they call it Quakie also, burns hot and fast and pops and crackles an awful lot too. Thanks for the explanation on the weight lifting for the tractors. Too many folks buy the smaller tractors then over work them and claim they are no good plus they don't take care of them either and wonder why they don't last. Anyway, you folks are doing a wonderful job around there and in the flat spot in W VA. Keep up the good work and great videos, stay safe . Fred.

I'm sure it's probably already been mentioned..but those lift specs are typically a certain weight up to a certain height (either 50-ish inches or full height). So, you'll get a lot more lift capacity a few inches off the ground due to the way the loader geometries are typically set up. You're right in that the distance from the pin due to the forks is going to take away lift capacity versus the spec. Tractor Time with Tim has a couple of really good videos showing exactly how this works in practice on smaller tractors like the 1025R and the BX.

Can 100% relate to the back pain!! The stupidest things rip the back out and not always the heavy stuff. 🥴

Good morning Morgans and friends. Have a day!

@davidmorse8432

10 ай бұрын

Hi Michael !

@HallnoutMhall

10 ай бұрын

@@davidmorse8432 good morning David

I think diesel fuel on a rag would take that yellow line paint off. I know it works for tar/asphalt.

I like how you break things down instead of just saying it

Great job Mike God Bless every day when getting up . Hope the rest of family are doing ok, that’s the main thing!

hi Mike, I added a set of 3 point hitch "bin forks" to my implements pile a couple of years back, I stack my (smaller Bins) loose. I love using the forks on the 3 point it feels so much more stable, and in a pinch if I need to move 2 at a time I can. I also find its much easier to grab a bin by just looking over my shoulder.

@trophyfishn9757

10 ай бұрын

I did the same but you really need a hydraulic toplink to make it work well.

@wildbill23c

10 ай бұрын

@@trophyfishn9757 That would make sense....that whole hydraulic top link setup is quite expensive though, but definitely would make the 3 point pallet forks very usable...just can't lift very high of course, but for a smaller tractor it might work well in a pinch, wouldn't care to do that all the time, but definitely something to consider....the 3 point on my tractor is rated about 200-300 pounds higher than the loader lift capacity LOL.

I have learned to trust your judgement and decision making over the years that I’ve subscribed. I know that you are a thinker/doer profile just like I am. Therefore you are doing it the way and manner which you think best and that’s good enough for me.

Great discussion on the lifting capacities, Mike!

Good Morning Mike! It was great watching your video and having a cup, you are watching a deer and I’m enjoying the morning Hummingbirds!

Thank you for the video

Mike, really enjoy the music you choose to play under your videos. Original. Appropriate. Did not realize you were also a music person. LOL Thanks for the good work.

Good morning Mike and family!!

I’ve purchased a 3 point quick tach adaptor and mount my forks on that. I’m able to pick up a 275 IBC tote firewood with that. I have an LX2610. I wouldn’t be going on deliveries with it but it’s fine for moving wood in my yard.

Mike I have a kubota grand L3240 and I heat with wood pellets. I can lift 1800# with my tractor. I usually lift 1600# because then I can lift the pallet up over 5 stairs to my deck where I stack them for the winter in my carport.

Everyone has there system and I was one that asked why and makes sense after seeing this video why you did with the excavator splitter what you did also I'm sure the smaller tractor would not like the smaller basket of wood if the cutter was not on the back nice video

it is amazing the little things that will get peoples Knickers in a Knot....it also lets you know they never pay much attention to previous videos when you have explained very well why you do things the way you do. Also a lot of people have never towed anything.

Have checked into the cost of a portable scales. I bet the cost would be reasonable 😊

Thanks for the belly laugh 😃! 'With all the problems of today!' I lost it!

My wife and myself will be at the Paul Bunyan show on Saturday. Looks forward to meeting you and Melissa.

We thank you and have a great day !! 😊

@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans

10 ай бұрын

You too!

thanks mike , another great video.. keep them coming ....

LA1065 ( the loader model # ) stands for 1065 kg in lift capacity. So you can actually lift over 2300 lbs with this loader. I work for a Kubota dealership, the lift capacity you were given by your salesman was incorrect. The nomenclature actually means something ! Love your vidoes :)

Mike, love the blue trailer (my fav color) and is safe from DEWS attacks. Perfect size!

Hey Mike. Been enjoying your channel since the beginning. Thanks! I know from a lot of your previous videos you’re a numbers guy. As I was watching your previous videos on the clearing project, particularly the splitter attachment for the excavator, I started to try and calculate the costs of the firewood. A lot to factor in such as fuel, saws, splitters, trailers, tractors, excavator baskets, storage bunker, delivery etc. Have you ever done a cost calculation? Love to see an honest, detailed and total inclusive cost breakdown. I only burn about a third to a half cord annually but I have to drive 250 miles to get it. Time I factor in my labor and equipment, it’s some pretty expensive firewood and everyone wants some.

Nice little trailer it would be hard on the axle to move the hose totes all the time like you said even though it lifted it hem

Always nice to hear your thoughts, have a day!

we will see at Paul Bunyan on Saturday this year, I'm bringing friends too!

Duh a paint scraper 😉 Great show Mike 👍

Mike do it the way that suits you best. Hello Hunter. Have a great day be safe.

MIke, we are coming to the Paul Bunyon Show for the first time. Heard you talking about it on your videos and it sounds fun. Thanks

Love the videos, seems like you have to explain yourself lately, just do what you do... see you at the Paul Bunyan show...

My John Deere 2038 R would pick that up no problem you just have to adjust the hydraulic pressure up a little bit. Just thought I’d share that with you.

I like the vesatility of that SplitForce. You didn't have to explain what you were doing out in the clearing using the SplitFire, I understand completely and I live on the other side of the world. There will always be people that have to complain about things, whatever they will find something.

Mike, During my long stint in the refinery, our mantra was: "Lift, then point your toe and go." Everyone should avoid simultaneously lifting a load while twisting your back. Stay healthy & all the best.

@davidmorse8432

10 ай бұрын

That sounds like ballet!

@johnking8679

10 ай бұрын

davidmorse8432 - that's funny !! I like your sense of humour !!

Hey Mike, was noticing the dust from cart headed in your woods. “Must be nice” to have dry woodlot 😂😊 he he. My woodlot here in central Maine is still wet and muddy from all the ran we have been getting all year. No dust since last fall for me.

Thanks mike!! I'm with you!!

I'm finding the difference in regional terminology very interesting. In Oregon we call it rock not stone. We have pit run, 3/4 minus, base rock, drain rock, etc. Our gravel is pea gravel (screened river rock to a desired size (3/8", 3/4", etc). Watching others work in their home area makes You tube enjoyable.

Isn’t it amazing how many armchair experts there are out here. Mike you’re doing great and if it works for you that’s what matters. Love your videos and the content and I always look forward to seeing them.

Yes myB 2650 loader 525 will pick up the smaller tote Un stacked over 2 feet cherry ash and some hickory

Hi Mike and Co.... Loved the video as always, as I'm recovering from Cancer if my old Series can't lift it /or push it..... It stays there.!

MIKE, KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB 😊😊

I had wondered if you could have pulled the dump trailer back to that clearing with the MX as it would be a lot more manageable than the pickups, but since you said the trail was too narrow that made sense.

Sent you a tag from Tennessee. I just got the nicest thank you card from Melissa. Totally unexpected 😊

"Of all the problems in the world. This ain't one of them" lol I love it!!!!! Best quote ever, and so very true. Thank you for the comparison, it makes more sense than just spouting numbers. Keep on keeping on.

Hey MIke, I have had some success getting line paint and even road oil off my rigs with WD40 or karocine (if you can find it). Put it on and let it set for a bit before wiping it off.

@freepatriot6313

10 ай бұрын

I've tried both on the road paint. It was on the vehicle paint for a few days before I could try. But that was 10 yrs ago... and the road paint is still on our jeep.

For reference my L2501 can barely lift the 330gal tote with freshly split red oak stacked tight. No modifications/shims. Maybe 10" off ground, wouldnt want to lift any more on that size tractor. I mostly use the 275gal totes so its not so sketchy moving around the yard

Hi Mike, great boots on the ground demonstration of your smaller tracker’s lifting capabilities. Maybe this is a stupid question, but here goes “would a IBC Tote fit in the Blue trailer, do the sides come off and if so would the blue trailer handle the weight”? Thanks for another excellent video they are always informative, well done and interesting. Will be watching the WV updates to the cabin/shower house addition with great interest, it’s a Beautiful Setting. 😀👍👍👍🇨🇦

I am actually shocked that the tractor couldn't lift those totes.... I recently purchased a 1626 Mahindra for work on my property along with moving IBC totes of firewood around. I sometimes wondered if I made a mistake purchasing a Mahindra over the Kubota L or Lx, but this right here confirms I made the right decision for myself... My Mahindra will lift those totes with the limit being the curl function when the wood is green, dry, it has no issues at all. In fact I may put up another video about it with both the 330 gal tote and the 275 gal tote stacked TIGHT with firewood, not tossed in for people like us to help make a decision on tractor purchases. Yes I would agree that Kubota makes a better tractor then Mahindra, but when it comes to cost and function, the Mahindra, for the money was a better fit for me! Thanks Mike for the video!!

I swear I could smell the oak from you splitting it😊 Thanks for the memories

Our city nailed me with white striping paint twice this summer; no warning whatsoever until you were trapped in the splatter zone. God forbid they put up signs so you can avoid the area. Anyway, after a thorough washing, I had good results using Meguiar's Ultimate Compound to the splatter areas. Requires another wax application afterward, but cleaned it up. Still have spots in the wheel wells, though.

Another good video Mike. It is sad to say but in our world today no matter how good you do things there are people that think they know the better way to do things. You are the one that is doing the work and are happy with how you are doing it and let the haters hate and go in one ear and out the other. Keep the videos coming.

Looking forward to the Bunyeon Show and seeing you and Melissa.

Kioti 3510 owner here. No regrets.

There is a wide range of weight between dry wood and green. I did an experiment with a piece of oak that was 1”x12”x12” - 😅basically 1 bd ft. I weighed it then baked it in oven at 200f. Green it weighed 6 lbs after drying it weighed 2 lbs

My B2601 w/la435 will lift 1/4 cords mixed hardwood high enough to load dump trailer or set in a p/u bed. I have a small operation, so that’s what I sell my wood in, 1/4 cords.

I’d love to come to the Paul Bunyan show again. I met you guys last year Missed you the first year when your grandson was born y’all left early.

Mike as an old body man we used wax and tar remover and it wiped right off

Good morning Hunter 👋👋😺and family and friends 😺 / a day late for me , but still appreciate the video's 👍😸