Backhoe Felling a tree with a backhoe

[Dewave]

<font color="blue"> Are you going to build something where all these trees are? </font>

Actually I'm just extending front yard. Hurricane Isabel started the project I'm just fininhing it. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

<font color="blue"> I measured the one that I knocked over with my front end loader and it was 42" round, about 3' feet up from the ground! </font>

Thats gotta be fun as heck! Show me some pictures I love seeing that stuff.

Hmm, next purchase is a farm then a DK65C /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[KiotiJohn]

<font color="#FF641A"> <font color="blue"> Dewave </font> , I bet those pictures look really good in print as they look very good here. Usually better in print. That one of the second hole looks like the tree could go either way, but I'm sure it's just because of 2D photo. 3D would prob. clearly show where it would go. <font color="blue"> Reddog </font> What did you do with your tree before you pushed it with the loader? I tied up high on the trunk and pulled it over just a little, enough to get it started, then used the loader. I prob. should have dug a little in front first, but it came down. That was a good one for you! Nice sized tree. Is your BH comparable to Dewave's and mine if I ever get it? The Kioti 2365 BH. Thanks, John </font>

 

[Dewave]

<font color="blue"> That one of the second hole looks like the tree could go either way, </font>

Yeah the pics don't show depth like the naked eye but I had it set the way I wanted. I was about to start on tipping it over but gusts of wind started blowing. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

I don't believe reddog has a BH, but just that big monster DK65 and fel. I've believe he's posted pics b4.

You're gonna want that pneumatic grease gun after ya get your BH. There's like 40 grease fittings all together. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Sure makes it fast and easy. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[RedDog]

Here it is.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forumfiles/339453-Tree%20over%202.JPG


Don't know if it will work,, /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif


RedDog

 

[KiotiJohn]

Reddog, it worked! That's such a fine tractor. I see you have a toothbar also. I just ordered one from Woods through my Kioti delaer. Can't wait to try it out. Looks like that monster of yours will do just about anything. Sorry about the BH question, I know you said you used the loader, but I had one of those moments...again. John
CK20Action

 

[Old_Hickory]

KiotiJohn,
I am curious,is this your 1st tractor you have ever owned ? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I am curious,is this your 1st tractor you have ever owned ? )</font> No, it's the first NEW tractor, first loader and backhoe. John

 

[Dewave]

<font color="blue"> This little Kioti go all dae dong. </font>

ROFL, I like that! Keep your zest for life and that zeal for your new kioti tractor strong. Can't believe someone asked ya if this is your first tractor. Even if it were I'd never berate (SP) anyone for that. Enjoy it.... it's our toys that keeps our minds young! (maybe not the body but oh well.)

Alcohol, the solution to and cause of, all lifes problems - Homer Simpson /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Old_Hickory]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( <font color="blue">Can't believe someone asked ya if this is your first tractor </font> )</font>

Whats wrong with asking him if it is his 1st tractor? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
LOL

 

[Dewave]

<font color="blue"> Whats wrong with asking him if it is his 1st tractor? </font>

Absolutely nothing ask all the questions ya want! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[pilonidal]

I will be buying a compact tractor in the next few months to go with the new house and 10 acres to take care of and all this Kioti chat and the photos have really impressed me. Especially since a Kioti dealer opened up 10 miles down the road. I think I'll check it out tomorrow for something to do. Any way I see you have turf tires on your baby. Are you having problems with them with all the grunt work you are doing? After I get 2-3 acres landscaped around the house I will be using it mainly for mowing and spreading some horse manure with a small spreader. The question is - Turf or R4 tires? Any input would be greatly appreciated. P.S. I will be doing some occasional grunt work with it.

 

[KiotiJohn]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( The question is - Turf or R4 tires? Any input would be greatly appreciated. P.S. I will be doing some occasional grunt work with it. )</font>I have the R4s and they don't seem to be too hard on my turf unless I'm doing a lot of back and forth in the same spot. I haven't mowed in the yard, just field and woods work. I use a lawn tractor for the yard, but I have done a good bit of clearing junk out of the yard with little effect from the R4s. I don't think I could do some of the work I've done down around the creek with Turfs, but they'd be nice as a second set. Good luck on your search/purchase. There are a lot of good tractors out there, I hope a Kioti will be right for you. John
CK20Action

 

[Dewave]

<font color="blue">Any way I see you have turf tires on your baby. Are you having problems with them with all the grunt work you are doing? </font>

Actually sometimes I do when I'm in some muck but because I have 4x4(all Kioti's are 4x4) and a BH I go anywhere I want and use the BH to get me out. No marks at all on the lawn with turfs. And in the snow I had no problems at all. Maybe some compaction on the lawn but thats a weight issue and glad to have it. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Recently I ordered some R-4's so I can have the best of both worlds then I'll be able to give an objective opinion. If I had to do it over again I'd still start with turfs. I'd say if you have more grunt work then lawn work then R-4's and vice versa. Also the tooth bar makes loading the fel easy, thats a must!

 

[Old_Hickory]

Well,
Many Thanks. I feel better now. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[pilonidal]

I was quoted 15 K for a 20 Hst with fel and MMM. What do you guys think?

 

[KiotiJohn]

What was the breakdown on that? I paid $9985 tractor, $1985 for KL-120 loader. I didn't buy the MMM, but that would mean over $3000 for the mower. It's too high. I've seen the MMM go for less than $2000. Negotiate. Also, check your mail on "my home". I sent you a private message. John

 

[KiotiJohn]

I suppose I should have said, I think it's too high, but it also depends on where you're living. Prices are not the same as they are here in Florida in my area. John

 

[Dewave]

<font color="blue"> I was quoted 15 K for a 20 Hst with fel and MMM. What do you guys think? </font>

It pays to shop around. Search the internet for kioti dealers and their phone numbers. Call as many as you can get and get a feel for pricing. Be an intelliegent consumer/buyer however be reasonable, dealers have to eat too. But that seems a little high. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[SCDolphin]

Pilonidal;

That is an interesting name.....does that translate to a pain in the a..

Just wondering??

 

[pilonidal]

hehe yep, pretty much. Btw, I've never had one, but seen plenty.