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Elk Creek Acres
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 29 พ.ค. 2013
Elk Creek Acres
A small family farm Central New York, we have two horses, two dogs, an evil cat, 30 chickens and 1 rooster we call Fred. We make small square bales and round bale hay that we sell, along with growing sweet corn, potatoes and pumpkins that we sell and enjoy for ourselves. It is truly a team effort, we all pitch in and at the end of each day we seem to get the job done. We've recently upgraded the 2038R that has been featured in many videos to a 3039R with deluxe cab that will be the main stay for some time, I also sometimes try to include some of our older tractors that include a John Deere 2555, a White 2-85, a Ford 5000 and a '56 Case that we call "Justin Case" because it is always there for us in a pinch.
A small family farm Central New York, we have two horses, two dogs, an evil cat, 30 chickens and 1 rooster we call Fred. We make small square bales and round bale hay that we sell, along with growing sweet corn, potatoes and pumpkins that we sell and enjoy for ourselves. It is truly a team effort, we all pitch in and at the end of each day we seem to get the job done. We've recently upgraded the 2038R that has been featured in many videos to a 3039R with deluxe cab that will be the main stay for some time, I also sometimes try to include some of our older tractors that include a John Deere 2555, a White 2-85, a Ford 5000 and a '56 Case that we call "Justin Case" because it is always there for us in a pinch.
Planting potatoes with an antique planter.
Our neighbor has had this antique potato planter in his barn for more than 20 years, asked me if we wanted to try it out. Of course I said yes, there is just something very cool about old farm equipment. He is not sure of the age, only that his grandfather used it for many years as a horse drawn planter, we guessing 75+ years old.
#johndeere #3039r #antique
#johndeere #3039r #antique
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Let's talk about memory loss and getting old!!
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It's been an adventure lately! We had a great trip to Charlotte NC, but before we left I accidentally broke the invisible fence that we have for our dogs. I was trying to pull up some locust tree saplings and had forgotten that we ran the fence through that area. In my defense that was 12 years ago when we buried that. Necessary repairs were made, all is well, and the dogs are safe. This gettin...
Feeding, Ariat boots and a great dealer!!
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Feeding a round bale ahead of our short vacation to NC. I've also been purchasing Ariat boots, everybody and their brother kept telling me that I need to buy these. It's been a bit of a trial, one pair is good now, but it took quite a bit of break in with the help of glove oil and use. Another pair were so tight I almost couldn't get them on my feet. The third pair is perfect, starting to sound...
Feeding a round bale, nasty weather is coming!!
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Some nasty winter mix precipitation coming, pretty much the whole nine yards. Snow, rain, sleet, freezing rain and a mix of the whole thing tonight and into tomorrow morning. Thought I'd feed another bale ahead of it. #johndeere #horses #roundbale
John Deere 3039R doing its regen
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Just doing the government thing, it’s been 99 hours since my last active regen.
I’M DONE…Taking the snow blower off!!
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I’ve decided that I’ve had enough of wanting around for a snow storm. I can get more done without the snow blower on, so I’ve decidedly to take it off. If needed I can put back on in just a few minutes, but we’ll cross that bridge if it ever comes. #johndeere #3039r #winter
Where is winter??
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What a crazy winter, we are currently four feet behind average for snowfall, and we are halfway through the snowiest month. Hard to believe that we are almost into March and have had a total of about 20" of snow. #johndeere #winter #horses
Enjoying the sunshine!!!
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Real nice stretch of weather coming, mid 30's and sunshine pretty much the forecast for the next week. #johndeere #horses #3039r
The Precision Manufacturing add a grapple with the Heavy Hitch toothbar
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I am loving this Precision Manufacturing Add a Grapple, in combination with the newly acquired Heavy Hitch toothbar it works amazing. What I'm not liking is this winter weather, it's mud season 3 (at least) I would much rather have snow and cold. But, like or not, I will take advantage of the weather and clean out the feed pen again. #johndeere #precisionmanufacturing #grapplebucket
Cold day on our hobby farm
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Cold day, but the horses needed a bale. And of course, the hardest part, keeping water thawed. #johndeere #horses #winter
Night snow removal with the JD 3039R
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Another little storm, not much maybe 4", blown and drifted to a little more. But it was cold and windy, my offered to shoot some video for me. #johndeere #winter
Looks like winter has finally arrived!!
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Now we have the temps, cold cold cold, maybe we'll get some snow now. I took another bale up to the horses since they need to consume more with the colder temps. #johndeere #horses #winter
Night feeding ahead of the storm
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We decided to feed another bale after dinner, trying to get ahead of the next storm. #johndeere #horses #hay
First snow storm of the year for the 3039R
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Winter storm Ember came and went, predicted amount was 12 , ended up with 7-8". The ground is not frozen yet, so I had to be careful, and even at that I was snow blowing some sod. #johndeere #3039r #snowblowers
Ringing in the New Year with something new!!
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I want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year from our family to yours. I found a Heavy Hitch tooth bar on Facebook Marketplace the other night, set it up with the seller and off we went. This should turn the grapple bucket into a pure beast, lets find out together. #johndeere #heavyhitch #grapplebucket
MERRY CHRISTMAS from our family to yours!!
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MERRY CHRISTMAS from our family to yours!!
Cleaning the stalls and barnyard ahead of the storm!!
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Cleaning the stalls and barnyard ahead of the storm!!
The John Deere 3R cab rock shaft adjustment
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The John Deere 3R cab rock shaft adjustment
John Deere 3039R feeding a round bale
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John Deere 3039R feeding a round bale
Bale # 2 and future plans for our chickens
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Bale # 2 and future plans for our chickens
REVIEW Tarter USA cradle round bale feeder
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REVIEW Tarter USA cradle round bale feeder
First round bale of the season in the new and improved feeder pen
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First round bale of the season in the new and improved feeder pen
REVIEW TIME John Deere 3039R 1 year review.
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REVIEW TIME John Deere 3039R 1 year review.
BOX BLADE BASICS-basic grading techniques
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BOX BLADE BASICS-basic grading techniques
THE PROPER WAY TO REGRADE A DRIVEWAY WITH A BOX BLADE
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THE PROPER WAY TO REGRADE A DRIVEWAY WITH A BOX BLADE
Grading with a box blade (using new material)
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Grading with a box blade (using new material)
Box blading a driveway with the John Deere 3039R
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Box blading a driveway with the John Deere 3039R
Box blading topsoil with the 3039R and the new BB5072
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Box blading topsoil with the 3039R and the new BB5072
6 months with my 3039R and it’s by far hands down my favorite machine in our landscape fleet. Love my skidsteers but there’s just something about out the cab that makes this machine a Cadillac of machines
The flail mower certainly has its place. If you want to mow an area where you want to get it really close to the ground the flail works good. You have to remember though that some areas you don't want the grass to be cut in that way. You want to eliminate small trees, weeds and the like but you don't want the grass to be hurt or stunted because you cut it to low to the ground. You may want cattle to be able to graze it. That would be brush hog country. It's not always about making things look like a country club. The flail is way more service intensive than the brush hog too. The brush hog this guy has will outlast him and the only thing he has to do is very basic maintenance.
Absolutely, this was a field that we normally cut hay on, I was just reclaiming it. I really just wanted to see what the flail was made of, but in all honesty I would use a brush hog for this as I did. The flail mowers are a lot more maintenance as you said compared to a brush hog. I still prefer my brush hog in most cases, just me I guess.
I need to know how big you are? That cab looks enormous with you sitting in it and maybe a fish eye lens?
I'm not a big guy, 5'4". I mentioned that in the video, that a large guy say 6'2" 250 lbs probably wouldn't be comfortable in this cab.
I watched the whole video. I swear I didn’t hear you say how big you were. My wife is 6’2” 250 lbs. I really want a green cab but I know deep down I gotta pick a different color…
🥔 🥔 👍
I get super excited when I go from one room to another and remember what I needed. 😂
I hear that 😂🤣
You may want to add some wheel spacers that extra width will give you more stability. I have one on a boomer 50 and even with large front weights and ballast they do give you a few squeaky bum moments. A neighbour had a 1.2 on a boomer 25c subcompact , the most dangerous set up I’ve ever seen just a push on the rops was enough to start it tipping 😲
This one wasn't too bad on this tractor, I have the factory 2.4' wheel spacers, fluid in the rears and two sets of wheel weights. But, even with all that, you definitely know it's back there.
What blades are on the flail?
Hammer blades.
Cool old implement and still able to use it. 👍
I agree!!
Very cool piece of equipment
Definitely is, we’re in talks with him about buying it.
Pretty neat.
Very neat, there’s just something cool about old farm equipment.
😊🎉❤
So satisfying to watch you cut that tall grass thanks for sharing
They are amazing mowers for sure.
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos of the 3039R! These are really useful for anyone trying to decide which model is the best fit. For someone new to tractors there are so many factors to consider it's really helpful to hear what an owner thinks.
You’re welcome, there certainly are lots of different models with lots of different configurations and capabilities to choose from.
hey you know im sorry that you feel that way about safety but you should care about safety because those kinda equipment could kill you if you do it wrong please take as with an grain of salt
What are you referring too?
@@ElkCreekAcres to you you need to care about safety the things your saying that you dont care about safety that just shows how irresponsible you are
Another great driveway content and channel! Liked, Viewed, Shared, Subscribed!
Thank you Aaron!!
Great camera view! Love the box blade attachment!
Thank you, box blade is my favorite and most used implements.
Looks like a 5-series is in the near future. 😁
No sir, I’ll still to my little 3R lol
When we get old, our memory is the second thing to go. I can’t remember the first.
Hahaha, that’s funny !!
Thanks for the ride and story time Pat. 👍
Thanks for riding along Bob.
You sure have a bunch of nice green equipment.
Thanks Michael
But even though it's a beefier tractor. The 3R still has aluminum diferental housings. I believe you will have to move up to the 4 series to get the extra weight of the iron housings?
This is true, but the 3R/3X20 series have been around for many years now, not ever heard of an issue with them.
I just set my JDMX5 and 3039R at top speed in low range (about 4 mph)and let her go using the cruise control. Seems to do a good job.
That's my preference as well, A range and send it.
@ElkCreekAcres I have tried the lower part of Mid I it just dont feel right. It's pretty hilly here and it gave me the feeling that it's slipping. I think it was a little past 5 mph. I feel safer leaving it in low. Seems like it would keep the hydraulic fluid flowing at a faster rate to the hydrostat,in turn keep the tranny cooler? At least that's what Tractor Mike" utuber" says.
@@bradbruggeman6745 I agree, I love that this tractor has A range, I use it more than I would've expected.
Have a great vacation.
Thank you!!
Hello, Pat. 👋
Hello Michael.
Switched from to boots from Red Wings. Been wearing RW for years but last 2 pairs have fallen apart. So far really happy with Ariat so far. Had Ariat riding boots years ago and was happy so figured I would go back to the Brand again. Hope this summer isn't like last summer for Hay Pat. Was a terrible year for hay. Anyway Safe travels .
Thank you Bob!! I was ready to give up on Ariat, but the nice customer service lady talked me into trying another pair, now I’m glad I listened.
There is nothing better than a big ole bowl of Captain Crunch... a man after my own heart. LoL.
That's right!!
12 or negative 12, that heater is kicking and doing its job! 😉 😆
That it does, if the A/C worked as good as the heat I’d have to wear a jacket in July lol
@ElkCreekAcres, right!! I'm probably going to go ahead and get my cab windows tinted this summer. Minus the front windshield. A guy down the road from me had his done last year. He said it definitely made a difference.
I was going to ask you how you liked the tooth bar, Pat. I've been thinking about purchasing one. But, I can't decide on which one I want. Yeah, I know, I'm way behind on videos. 🤦♂️
lol, you’ll catch up quick, I’ve been a little slow at putting them out. I love this tooth bar, for my use it’s the best, and it compliments this grapple bucket nicely.
@ElkCreekAcres I've been researching them quite a bit lately. Yep, I just finished your last video from yesterday!
All snow here in the Champlain Valley of Vermont. Five inches so far with a forecast of 12+. I’ll probably give plowing a try but the gravel driveway is soft. Never been a Captain Crunch guy; Frosted Flakes are more my style.
We had about 3” this morning, turned to rain and now it’s been snowing again for an hour or so, what a mess. From what I hear they’ve been getting it pretty good north of us. PS Frosted Flakes aren’t bad either 😬
Looks like some nasty stuff headed your way. We got 5 inches today and still snowing. The beginning of the storm this morning it was melting as it was coming down. The ground was so warm from the last few days. No snow removal here either Pat. I raked all my gravel already from grass, so I'm not doing it again. Supposed to be 50° by Monday so it will be leaving anyway. Have a good weekend Pat 👍
Thanks Bob, we’re supposed to be in the 50’s by Monday, Mother Nature can do the snow removal this time.
Total disaster with my new 3039r so far. Had it maybe 2 weeks and it’s been at the dealer for over a month now. 6.7 hrs, 1.4 miles and the front wheel bearing failed which caused the seal to leak. Also somehow the power steering pump has failed. It has more time going on and off a trailer than me using it. Quality control at the plants must be laid off.
Real sorry to hear this, but I agree, quality control is going down hill.
I'm hoping I can get 42" rows what do you think
That shouldn’t be a problem.
How wide is your rows
These were about 76”, I’m going to narrow them up a little bit this year.
@ElkCreekAcres as far as I can figure, the narrowest I can go is 42" rows
@@user-ur8ln4ii7q That's been my problem with the larger tractors. When I did this with my 1 series and the 2025 I had the rows about 30", there were less weeds with the tighter rows, but this is manageable.
I have to admit I panicked briefly the first time it came on but once I realized the world wasn't going to end all was well. 10 to 15 min on my Kubota.
If it's working correctly it's pretty flawless, you're not alone, the first time one of these goes into regen it can be a little nerve wrecking.
😂 Better hop on internet and figure it out Pat😂
Hahahaha, that’s how it’s done now!!
@@ElkCreekAcres Yep sure is
Gave up and took the plow blade off the 4066 and put it back in storage for the year here in MD. Kids sleds went back in the attic. I call the season finished...
Me too, I have a feeling we may get a big one later in March, but if they call for that I can easily put the blower back on. Otherwise I'm with you, this winter season is done...
All this talk about freezing, probably going to hit 80° here in south Louisiana, in fact turned on AC in 4066 moving some dirt around out back. Them cabs do heat up quick in bright sunshine.
We'll be there before long, but you're right, on a sunny day even at 40 degrees I don't need heat.
Appreciate the video 👍.
That's what I'm here for.
Great video the best thing I ever did is add a cab to my 2038R it has heat has a winch wiper just added the back windshield wiper plus I have a Bluetooth stereo system in it, and I also have a cab light very happy with the investment I did the couple times that I blew snow with it. I didn’t even have to wear a jacket that’s how warm it was. You see you could’ve done that to your 2038R I boosted my hydraulic pressure and I can pick up an awful lot and I’m very happy with The Tractor 👍
Not sure I could go back now, the 3 range eHydro is very nice. But I’m still happy that you made a choice that works for you.
@@ElkCreekAcres yep I’m very happy with it, especially when The Tractor is paid off works excellent have no issues with it whatsoever I could’ve bought a three series but it would be overkill for me the 2038R works excellent
@@ElkCreekAcres my tractor is paid off and put the cab on. It was only $5300. I didn’t think that was too bad plus I just had the back windshield wiper and like I mentioned, it has heat and a front window wiper and plus Bluetooth stereo like I said, I can’t be any happier. I love it but I enjoy your video tonight. Great job.
Yep all my plows are off also Pat and I’m out cutting wood. Finally dried out so can get out and do things and saying thunderstorms Wednesday 😂. Crazy winter.
Crazy winter for sure, I think we have that same forecast for Thursday and Friday. I’m just tired of waiting on a storm that may or may not happen.
@@ElkCreekAcres Yep me to. Big ones coming then nothing. Been that way all winter. Hopefully after all this we’ll get a nice spring.
@@bobpurs lipstick promises 😎
@@ElkCreekAcres 😂yep
Pat I have the front blower on the 2032. Ive been saying for a week that I was going to pull it. I have a stone pad to install for a new 12 x 24 building and parkung area. Im wasting good time. Im going to pull it off and put loader and hoe back on
I hear ya, I’m tired of sitting around, there is always something that can done.
We had the blower off once, it's back on now, but with the current forecast I suspect it'll come off again so we can use the skidding winch. I'm getting anxious to get to work in the orchard, but way too early.
I’ve had it off a couple of times, but this time I didn’t put it back on when I finished. I can put on pretty easy if needed, but until they forecast something of decent size it’s going to stay off.
That hoodie is so warm, I love mine so much I got one for work and one for keeping nice
They are, easily the best hoodie I've ever owned. My wife got this for me for Christmas a few years ago and I love. I don't like wearing bulky jackets and such unless I really have too.
I need a middle buster...
It works better than expected.
We had high winds, thunder / lightning, and 1" of snow last night. That's weird weather
Weird for sure, I don’t mind winter one bit, but at the same time I’ve also managed to keep the barnyard cleaned out this winter.
Here in PA I didn't even bother putting my snow blower on. I got the tractor ready for it but I didn't put it on. I figured this wasn't going to be much of a winter. We had three snowfalls the entire season that I plowed with the front bucket and otherwise nothing.
I guess I'm fallen prey to the hype, we've had a few promised "big ones" that never panned out. I've got things I could be doing with the grapple bucket and box blade since it's also not frozen, definitely a strange winter.
They always told me, if you are gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough.
Hahaha, I guess I'm qualified.
@@ElkCreekAcres I just upgraded from a 1023e to the open station 3039r and man, what a huge difference! I really like it but the only thing I do not like is where the fuel tank is and that it’s much harder to see the bucket. Only have the 385a backhoe for attachments at the moment but that is also a beast. I’ve watched almost all of your videos and they are great. These past few winters have been lame as far as snow. I don’t mind the snow at all.
@@richardlabarre6575 thank you, that’s a huge jump from a 1023 to a 3039. I progressed up from a 1023 (previous to having my channel) then a 2025R, a 2038R and now this. It’s been a fun journey, each step seemed like a huge step up. I thought my 2038 was strong, but this one is a beast.
Here in West Central Wisconsin we have recieved a toal of 13" this Season. Snowmobile trails opened up for a 2 day weekend then closed. A lot of the golf courses are open when the weather is warm enough. Take it as it comes.
That's right, one day at a time.
Very little snow here in the Champlain Valley of Vermont as well. The upper elevations are OK but we still have not been able to groom the snowmobile trails. At least this way I haven’t broken anything yet.
I hear you, pretty light here, my brother in law bought a new Polaris this year. He's been going up north with friends, but the trail quality isn't there this year.
Pat it's a good thing you have those hay burners to keep you busy. It was "supposed" to be a bad Winter with heavy snowfall but as you've experienced not much here at all. I think I've used the snow blower maybe 3-4 times this Winter. Did take the motorcycle out for a few hours last Saturday though.
I remember you taking the bike out, strange winter for sure. And you are correct, the prediction back in the fall was tons of snow, they have gotten the temps correct at least.