Simple cheap solution to keep lawns and pastures healthy all season! Tool Tuesday
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- Simple solution to keep you lawn and pastures healthy all season...Tool Tuesday!
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I saw where you're going to be one of the speakers at the Homesteaders of America Conference in October. I wish we could attend. It would be awesome to meet you in person. Maybe I'll win the lottery between now and then.
Hi Wayne, if you do win the lottery, take me with you, ok?
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Durn, is it expensive to go?
Josh you never handle that aeriator from behind it. It nearly rolled on to your legs just in the demo. Also it's lethall just parked. What I did was put a square tubing frame and mesh cage over it. I noticed in your videos your very cavalier about safety around your implements. There is a reason farming is one of the most dangerous occupations. Safety preceeds all else.
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Bolt on forks look like a good way to bend a bucket to me you are also a lot farther out from your pivot point on your front end loader meaning the leverage prevents you from picking up nearly as much as a dedicated fork mast if you have a quick attach bucket its no problem at all swapping and takes virtually no time
Bought a 4 tine Hay King pasture renovator. It also works very well but it’s twice the price and it really works my 2wd Massey 255 I have to pull it in 1st.
@stonyridgefarm , I’ll speak for your bearings , top link n 3pt. “ please pick us up when using ground engaging tools n well last you a long long time. “ we set up everything to be pulled straight. Each disc blade or aerator tooth along with its frame get twisted pretty good. That’s the beauty of 3pt is we can pick it up. Any pull type with lift should be raised as well when turning. A lot of leverage cranking a rear gang of discs. Bigger tractors won’t sweat this extra stress til you see a draft arm trashed. Also lift those 3 pt arms when using any pto n lock them up. Bad day mowing n making a turn after they slack out. Just my 2 cents. Not my place to tell another man how to farm his land but I enjoy helping,
I use my Titan pallet forks all the time especially since the forks are removable and a tow ball can be used to easily move trailers around.
I have a 5 ft pull behind, sure helps the pasture alot. Our pasture was nasty and a ton of weeds last summer when we bought and now its so pretty. Thanks for sharing
Thank you, Josh, for being well informed on good pasture management and passing it on to us viewers.
Hey Josh , I love your channel! Can you do a 4 year review on this product? You always have a super way of teaching, thank you!
4 years later and we've graduated to using the cattle to stimulate growth and aerate the pastures with their hooves pretty much...I don't own this anymore
I have the same pallet forks.
For repeated use, I use ratchet straps to keep them snug against the bucket and they won't slide off.
For extra hard pan soil consider adding an extra frame on top on which to load more weight to push times deeper in soil.
Good Vid Josh the landscape guys used one of them on my backyard and then quad seeded it. I got some grass out there now!!!
Titan makes great equipment. Our local Kioti dealer sells their stuff and we've been very impressed so far.
Can't believe the crisp colors of the drone camera! Your farm looks like paradise on my 4K laptop! I do need an aerator for my place so I appreciated this video a little extra! I saw the sneak peak and I'm feelin' Jeepy!! WOOOO!!
Thanks to you I've found the Titan 1500# clamp-on pallet forks I've been needing, At a great price too. ThankYou for your support of all us little guys trying to improve our land for ourselves & local wildlife. Much appreciated 👍😎🇺🇸
I was Yelling at the screen, "it's going to roll, watch your shins" when you were hooking up. we have wedge blocks for all implements, and pallets to set stuff like the broadcast spreader on, got them from a local hardware from the dumpster, they are plastic, and aerators bounce on our soil, we use a lot of Revive to help with water retention and we have a compost pile the size of a semi truck. if you want more weight in it use beet juice. thanks for the fun
A Pats quick hitch is a useful thing when changing implements often. Not knocking on other brands but don't have to worry about top link not matching up with the Pats. I have them on my JD 1023 and love them.
Such a cool implement. Thanks for sharing the information on it. I will be looking at one for my pastures. I did notice in the video that your top link was to short, which could put the lift arms in a bind and cause some damage. Just lengthen the top link so the side rails of the frame where the roller bearings are, are level, not tipped down at the front. Just a tip from someone that's been there, done that and destroyed a tractors hydraulic rock shaft.
Hey Josh , I love your channel , and your attitude is such a pick up , makes a person want to watch , Keep up the great work !
Thanks Terry!
Try parking/ storing/ unhitching the broadcast spreader on a few sturdy pallets. Also works well for some brush hog and other 3pt implements. We park our brush hog on 2 large round logs- makes on/off easier.
Dont fall for the gimmick of a quick hitch- they are great for certain heavy tillage and some particular items on dead-flat ground.
Mostly just a gimmick by skinny little wimps with 20hp utility yard tractors who think they're saving time hook ing up stuff in their paved garage in the suburbs
I would make something shaped kind of like an old swingset but heavier where you can hang implements to hook up easier.Especially something like a PTO post hole digger.
That's why I went with a pull type spreader, much easier to hook up
If you have a ventrac, an attachment called an aeravator works wonders for compaction
That and regular humic acid applications
Hi! I’m from Ontario Canada. Like your videos very much. Nice weather here. My veggies are coming up nicely. Beverley 🥰
Other than the new RTV that 240 hits a soft spot. One of my all time favorites. It will haul tail in transport gear. Lol.
Joshua you might consider acquiring a quick hitch. It will make hook-ups as well as disconnecting much easier.
Always use it after it's rained and dried out just a bit, also, always lift it off the ground when making any turn, not just sharp ones. I'm guessing you noticed how much harder the tractor is to steer when you don't lift the aerator. It's very hard on the lower lift arms of the tractor to turn without lifting the aerator, I broke one of the attachment points for the turnbuckle on one arm not lifting my aerator before turning. Just a heads up, keep up the great videos, I like them.
Very cool tool. Thanks for highlighting it. A good solution for our back pasture.
I would recommend a layer of grease on the threads of the fill plug on the aerator. Mine rusted on which is a big headache.
Frank
As you discovered, a wide single-drum spiker is fine while you’re traveling in a straight line, but when you turn, the entire drum turns at the same speed. It should be segmented so the spikes can rotate independently.
yep...and if we use this they just open a bit larger hold...many ways to do this....here's just one my friend
I have to say Josh, the pastures are looking pretty dang good! Nice glass of Ice Tea and just sit and enjoy that view in the evening!!
bhhahahha.....Most of the time I'm enjoying the view from the ventrac seat
@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I hear that!! Hope that baby has a cup holder!!
Ive never used an aerator like that one. I have had very good luck with a tow behind plug aerator.
Right on...that's what my nieghbor has....we will plug the lawn next year and aerate throughout the year. Plug once and aerate over and over is what I'm hearing
2 things off the top of my head.
Use some scrap materials and build some landing gear for that spreader.
Look into deep soil aeration in patches that may not see any or very little improvement from just a roller type aerator. Deep soil aeration will also help with areas that hold water longer than they should. Hard pan that you can't see is a booger.
I need one of those after all of the compaction I have caused in my fields because of the rain!!
I'm not a Homesteader and I don't have acres of land.... however I prefer aerators that take out a 3" or 4" of soil when aerating clay soils.
Yes those soil plugs look unsightly until you next cut the grass as it will pulverize those soil plugs and the soil will be spread over grass surface.
The good thing about the plugs is you could thinly spread sand or compost over the grass some of which will fill in the plug holes when you cut the grass or even water the grass. Getting the sand or compost into those plug holes in the clay will stay open longer allowing water or sand into the ground improving the soil if you do this once a year over several years ( after all we bought the aerator) any application of fertilizer should now stay on the grass or work it's way easier into the soil rather getting washed off the grass into the creeks etc.
Yes it's more work but I think it would be worth it....
yep...I think you're describing a plugger not an aerator
@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I thought a plunger was used to clear a blockage in a toilet lol
Great video btw 👍
bhahahaa spell check..plugger bhahahaa
Missing a little of radiator fluid to avoid rust inside of aerator-drum. Great videos Josh.
I have a similar broadcast seeder similar to your's. We built a dedicated stand using old pallets that make's it must easier to attach and detach.
Thanks man.....we're gonna weld up something with that scrap metal!
I love how in touch you are with your community. Great videos, keep it up!
I have my inpliements on heavy pallets with castors.
Converted a old corn crib into a "storage barn" by adding a concrete floor.
Back up to the door, roll what you need over to it and hook it up.
Wheeled pallets will allow you "wiggle" it right into place easly!
Getting to old to fight with stuff anymore!
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That is a genius idea I will be trying out this weekend. Lol
Thanks for posting it.
Robert Foote that is a very good idea!
Now combine all of that with a quick hitch.
Deer turds can be full of minerals, as they browse through the wooods and eat plants from the forest floor gorwing from the brok down leaves from trees which can pull minerals from deep in the earth, alfalfa also roots deep and pulls minerals from as deep down as 18 feet.
Just checking out some of the older videos . Great content as usual .
Josh, you could build up soil a little more by going behind aerator spreading thin layer of compost or possibly having chicken litter spread behind it. That could fall into aerator grooves to add organic matter to your poor topsoil. Good luck with it. Tomg
Tough to spread.....we're putting down "green manure" this year....google it...actually a term used by the USDA...bet you'll learn something today!
I needed some scrap iron out of our scrap pile one day. Had low cut shoes and flare leg jeans this was late 70's or early 80's I happened to step too close to a ground yellow jacket nest had 6 or 8 that flew up my pants leg... yes I know about yellow jackets!!!
Pat from Ireland bought aerator last year see great results from it
Great to hear.....maybe tell all the "pros" down there in the comments that it works....they're down there arguing about pluggers being the only way.....bhahahha....can't plug a field of rocks...thanks for your comment Pat
just picked up a scrap water heater, ill have to weld some spikes on it and build one of my own!
I would recommend putting some antifreeze in with the water so you won't have to worry about winter freeze expansion.
The ad PTO quick link and their parody of you Josh was awesome. They nailed it with their impression of you
based on what I have been studying lately , I have similar soil, you need to investigate cover crops to improve your soil and water infiltration rates
I was looking at getting an aerator, this is very helpful.. thanks
Have you thought about over seeding? it will increase amount of grass for the Cows to eat.
don't need to overseed if it's already got a good stand of grass...but I do get what you are saying
Use the scrap metal to make a stand to hold your broadcast spreader off the ground to make hooking up easier.
Amen!
Josh, build a frame made from treated wood that allows you to sit the spreader on it so it sits straight and about 2 feet off the ground.
Someone else had a cool idea too...so it's set up to have wheels on it....might install some solid wheels to make it easier...it's a bugger to use...good thing we only use it about 2 times a year...and the price was right ! It was grandpas....free!
Just a thought, but you might consider, near the end of the growing season, to let the grass go to seed before mowing, then disc (not till) it up to put all that mown grass into the soil without disturbing it too much. Then all the seed can sprout and start a new crop before the weather gets too cold.
First of all let me thank you for being such a great fan....you're truly what I strive for here on the channel! I hope you'll become a channel member at some point in the future...you'll get some sneak peaks in real time here on the farmMan...thanks ...so I've been studying grasses....weeds and pasture so much lately. One thing that I've seen...and will make mention of in many future vids.....letting grass go to seed is not the way to stimulate growth....over eons of time grasslands have been grazed intensively ....pummeled by large herbivores..stimulating the roots and growing grass....my lawn turf has never ever gone to seed....and it's the best grass on the farm! The secret is feeding that "green manure" back to the land....establishing root systems in our pasture/turf....root systems that are an ecosystem.....mowing grass during the vigorous growth cycle...before it bolts out the seed head....aerating....all of this memicks the herbivore......the 10 foot deep top soil on the great plains of America....all brought on by intensive grazing...and root stimulation from bison....this is what we are doing here on the farm..I've let it go to seed for 3 years ....since we've started mowing intensively the grass is taking over...the weeds are subsiding and the root systems are spreading......I'll do a dedicated vlog to this very soon in the fall.....there has been an unbelievable change in our farms grasslands!
@@StoneyRidgeFarmer Thank you for being such a great example of the true American Dream: hard-working, positive attitude, and humble.
The following is just discussion, not argument. I'm asking because I want to learn. I've only read a little, and you're actually doing the real thing. I get the mowing before going to seed, like you've mentioned on other videos. Keep it growing at the fastest pace, so you turn more carbon dioxide and nitrogen from the air into organic matter. My question is: when do you get it mixed into the soil?
I read an interesting book called "The Ploughman's Folly" (published in 1945). It said that DEEP plowing (ploughing - the writer is British) upset the microbes in the soil. He actually did the opposite of what you're doing. He wanted to take poor soil with weeds (and grass) and turn it into rich soil for crops. He disced (not plowed or tilled) his fields (only 2-3" deep) before the grass went to seed. He kept doing this as new grass sprung up. Let it grow, then disc before it went to seed. Eventually, all the seeds in the field (except those that might blow in) germinated and sprouted. When he was done, he had rich soil without grass or weeds.
That's what made me think of discing at the very end of the growing season, when the grass is about to go dormant anyway. The growing grass would be upset, but the new seeds would sprout, and all the green manure would get mixed into the soil.
Of course, you mentioned that your lawn is super healthy, and you never till or disc that, so I guess it isn't necessary. Answered my own question, I guess! Once you have cattle, they'll stomp it into the soil anyway.
Looking forward to watching the Fence Video that just got posted this morning, Woooooo!
If you were to put some anti freeze into the roller, there would be no need to empty as modern anti freeze also have an inhibitor in them that will stop rusting. This is why you should keep anti freeze in the vehicle engine all year round, even if you live in an area that never freezes..
Great video Josh keep up the great work. That would be a good idea to do before I frost seed in the spring
Good video. Buy a real set of pallets forks. You won't regret it. More lifting capacity. Safer. Won't mess up your bucket. Won't fall off when you back up.
Yep, and you end up using them for a lot more stuff than you might have thought beforehand. I have, anyway.
@@5critters my forks are probably on as much as my bucket.
Lee....I have a set of pallet forks buddy....and I have these for when I don't need to haul a heavy load...they come on and off quicker and do the job that I need done. But when the pallet forks are on the machine across the hill..then this is what I use
hey Josh that metal frame your aerator came in would work well with little fab work to set your broadcast spreader on to get it up off the ground to make it easier for 1 person to hook up. just a thought didnt know if you thought about it
I was also thinking of it being useful
Love seeing this implement hard at work. So many under estimate it’s value n efficiency. Excellent stonyridgefarm well done man.
How about filling the drum with sand instead of water? Will be heavier without risk to froze. Keep it vertical, fill with sand, than let it fall on the ground. You will need the forks to stack it after use, but you already have it. ;)
Your garden looks like it is coming along great
I've been slacking on the garden!! Need to get on it!
What was the thought process behind that type of aerator over a core aerator. I always read that aerators like your cause compaction because they push the dirt in to make the slit. Love to hear your thoughts.
Those still work with some weight I do prefer the knife kind with concrete blocks but they are expensive but these work just fine
Some larger tyned but similar implements have an adjustable offset on the rollers and slightly twisted tynes they do push in to some degree but then the sideways forces shatter the soil profile I prefer these on pasture but not much good on a lawn.timing is everything very soft ground doesn’t aerate very well with shatter tynes and and your tractor Tyers will cause more compaction than you relive.to hard won’t go in to soft do more harm.
John Doe they do cause compaction. Core aerator or don’t bother. Just creating more problems with this type of aerator.
@@jamesbreen7394 based on what I have a ten foot next door with a giant drum and it works just fine they pull it after the first cutting and it does just fine
@@jamesbreen7394 and what part causes compaction in your mind the roller the weight is spread out over the whole drum the spikes are good for the region I'm in
Great tool Tuesday Josh, aeration is a great way to keep your grass healthy!
So for your spreader why don't you get some concrete blocks to set it on? If I had to take a guess the reason why it's awkward to hook up is because it's setting on the ground and you physically have to move it to get the arms connected. If you have it on blocks it's already lifted, so you don't have to lift it by hand to connect it.
Could fill it with sand? Don't need to worry about rust or freezing then... I know sand is about 50% heavier than water so you might not need as much, or maybe if you're having issues with not enough weight it could help? Just some random thoughts. I have a roller that's full of sand instead of water.
The Ventrac can have a cat 1 3pt hitch with a hydraulic top link and rear aux for a bunch of mix and match fun. You'll need to take off the 3-n-1 adapter that you use to put the bucket on the rear (or other things).
Sand!! Great idea!
Sort of off topic, but I also watched your video where that metal building was assembled and I am getting a similar one installed in the next month or two. Please tell me what is the height, at the eaves, of your building....I'm currently trying to decide between a 10 and 12 ft height for a new building on my land. Keep up the great work, I enjoy you videos and your upbeat mentality.
That looks like fun. Have tried agricultural gypsum. Lots of studies from ag schools.
The aerator look like a nice design until I saw the 4 bolts in a row to hold the top link on. personally I think that's a poor design. It wouldn't take much for the manufacturer to add some support going to the back corners and would greatly help with the longevity of the tool. As for the pallet forks they're nice but be careful #1 they move the load out further from the bucket and # 2 they have been known to tear up buckets.
Well bolts have been holding the world together for generations and there are welders that can fix those bolt issues if it comes down to it .... all depends on what he paid for it ... as you all know you get what you pay for ....... notice did not hear anything about made in America .... most likely off shore in which case you might get 5 to 10 summers out of it before something bends or breaks ... I think inside rust will be the biggest issue .... seems to be a big problem with off shore stuff ... great paint outside bear metal inside ready to rust.
under $500 tool...should last years and years
Use an adequate mixture of anti freeze
Set that spreader on high blocks will make it easier
Got a beautiful place going....... While I commend your efforts in aeration if your soils are that packed I strongly reccomend a more robust tool such as the Aer-Way (think I spelled it right) pasture renovator. You can get 3 point and trailing type plows. While it may be a little overkill for your lawn areas it will surely be just the ticket for pasture areas where you need good full penetration. I have a neighbor who runs a 12 foot model with tractor weights added and it does a great job. They run a lot of cows so their pasture lands get packed in pretty good. If you could find a dealer maybe you could do a deal for tryout on your channel. By the way don't pick up much with those bucket forks as they won't stand it. Also build a stand for the fert. spreader. Makes hookup a lot easier...........
Set the broad cast spreader on 3 or 4 pallets, it will make hooking it up much easier
Another benefit to aerating is you create pockets for fertilizer.
And grass seed too! Wooooo!!
Josh,On your broad cast spreader, idea set on pallets to raise & level before on hooking, should be easier to hook up next time
Lots of tools Josh...so cool...so so cool....thanks for teaching us....
I am thinking you could probably spread some of that stone dust(?) you have around on top, sweep it in, and that would allow for seepage, and not allow the ground to become as compacted again.
They do this on Golf courses, when the ground becomes compacted to help with the grasses growth. They use sand but I am sure that stone dust you have would probably work even better.
Not sure just thinking out loud, what are your thoughts?
We actually did this in our gardens this year...just as a test to see if it would help
I'll give you some helpful hints. #1- buy Pat's quick hitch system! #2- do not put water in the spiker, put your used oil in it. That way it won't rust out and you have somewhere to put your used oil.... win/win
Oil weights 1/3 less than water....better idea a viewer had....concrete!!! Now that sounds good!
For the people saying use old oil for ballast instead of water if it gets a hole in it or bust you got oil everywhere you don't want it I know it's metal but I've seen people pulling them slinging water out
Simple enough to drain every season....oil is 1/3 the weight of water too!
You went off into the distance & sounded like the peanuts adults because of that beautiful tree edged grass pasture! Guess I'll have to rewatch to see what you were saying.
bhahhaha.....lots of work has gone into turning this dirt pile into something wonderful
After you finish the deer turds you should go give mommy kisses.
Man, my spike aerator from Titan definitely wasn’t packaged nicely like that. It had the metal framing but it was broke. The pallet was broke. It had no plastic wrap. About to use the aerator for the 1st time today in WI.
Hmmm.....well as long as the implement works you should be a happy man. I've given up on receiving an implement without a few dings in it....just what happens during shipment sometimes I guess
Stoney Ridge Farmer Very true, even my EA box grader was shipped poorly. The spike aerator works fine, I think I may prefer a plug aerator over the spiked one though. A plug would create more of a hole where as the spike just creates a slit.
Great video. I'd had one of those on my mind for my pastures here on the farm. I'm also trying to repair some fields that have been neglected by the past owner alot of work and alittle time will do the trick happy 4th to you and yours
Should grease the aerater before. using . Aereation helps your grass breath .
My friend posted on facebook a post about bees. It was down right funny when it called yellow jackets assh___s. That about covers it. Love your video. The grass will love this.
You guys have a Beautiful farm !!
Set your spreader on two or three old tires, and use old motor oil for your aerator, water will rust it out very quickly
Josh, another good Tool Tuesday video. We have one of those aerators and it work like a charm. Enjoyed.
Go sprinkle a little Adolphs Meat Tenderizer on those deer turds. That should cure them of having a taste for those. This trick is veterinarian approved and it works. Mine basically never ate a turd again after getting a tenderized turd.
If freezing is a problem and you dont want to winterize a airator or roller just bring it to a tireshop and have it filled with beet juice ballast
I have several Titan attachments, they have good products.
I believe the aerator sounds like it may be iron. If it is and your going to keep it full I would use dry fine sand. Two benefits better penetration and increase the life of the piece of equipment. Water will kill that thing pretty fast. Think about it.
Lots of folks have said similar things....however filling with sand would overload the frame....and slowly erode the inside of the tank don't ya think? This thing is very similar to a water heater tank...should last for 20 plus years I'd think..but I could be wrong
With a different mount, you think a Polaris 800 ATV would pull it nicely. Maybe come off the 3pt with a custom tow bar?
It’s a Roxar Jeep they came out last year and they are fun
No way man....$20k for a diesel off road jeep when ya can buy a used road worthy jeep for $15k less...no way...not on this farm lol
Hey Josh
How do you go about pulling out old fence post 6" round?
I appreciate your time mate, very much enjoy the content.
Regards
Adrian
Just found you and love your stuff! Also... you choice of timepiece is impeccable! Seiko Automatic Diver!
Great video, Josh...youre are always informative. Aeration does wonders for a yard or pasture.
OK, love your channel, watch it often. But those pallet forks are ridiculous! My smaller tractor is a Kubota B2601. I bought dedicated pallet forks (from Titan) about 3 years ago, at first to get a 900# crated Woodmax chipper out of my truckbed. Skid-steer quick attach type. I use them weekly! They slide perfectly around the "big green trash can", and I easily haul it down the 4000 foot driveway to the road for pickup. How long does it take me to change from pallet forks to bucket and vice versa? About 45 seconds. Have a big log I want to move? Pallet forks. Want to reposition a box blade, pallet forks. Anyway, love your videos. Love your dog. Have 3 GSD's myself!
Keep posting Brother!
probably better off filling roller with used sump oil that way it won't rust out your roller just my two cents cheers
@@Mikes_Repair yeh saw that done to only thing is if you want to lighten it up you can't like lifting it or whatever else
Hi mr stoney ridge I noticed how you could speed up the process, by buying a three point to tow hitch attached you could then use it on you Kabota and get the same result.
Loving the video very helpful 🙂🙂
Yep....we could....I have something in the works for the kubota UTV....it's a great little rig with lots of capabilities
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Hey Josh!
Happy and safe 4th to you and Mrs. Stoney Ridge from here!
Enjoy your day with family and friends
Doug@ the"ranch"
Great video, your property is so beautiful to see. I enjoy your videos
Thanks John
Wish you would have showed us a spot in the yard where this aerator worked over to see the results. Neat video!
You really can't see it much...but I will in the future for sure...thanks for the great idea..you're right