Love the content... great video... love the building of roads in tough places... love the tractor being used and the bucket being used to smooth the rode. Thanks for sharing! Share more!
You're a crazy bastard on the steeps with this thing! I have a similar situation where I am, and have been eyeing one of these kubotas, you're showing me my future! Appreciate you videos.
Eastern Ky here, with a MX5400. I’ve had mine on some real steep spots bush hogging, and while working in the woods. Been a few times I thought it was gonna tip, but even more times I felt it was gonna slide. I reckon I’ve been pretty lucky so far. All I can say is be careful! These things are super light, and top heavy too if you have a cab.
From the age of 17-19 I had more hours on a tractor than I did a car/truck cause I was suspended 😂😂 nothing like driving a tractor through the woods building trails..Especially a new Bota or Deere they are both awesome machines
Ben gets a lot of dirtwork done with his Kubota! If he got his hands on a Cat D-8 he'd be a force of nature!.LOL. Love to watch your roadbuilding videos. Thanks
Is this in West Virginia? We have 50 acres and need to access our ridge line. Elevation from the house to the ridge line is about 500 feet give or take. The first 90 up feet from the house is a sloped solid rock face, covered in trees and soil. If you dig down past the soil it is solid rock. Any thoughts on making a bench cut in this part of the trail? Your videos definitely help, and I know its way more steep than it looks!! Any advice would be much appreciated. If we can get past this first part, the rest of the mountain is soft and the ground can be worked but this solid rock slab seems to make up the base of the whole mountain.
This is in Southwest Virginia. It’s hard to give advice on your questions without seeing the area. I always study the lay of the land hood before starting these road projects, then it’s also subject to change. I hope you can get a road in! Thanks
Great video I am currently torn whether to buy that Kubota or a mini track loader. Will be doing mostly dirt and stone moving in the woods with steep hills. Everyone says the Kubota will tip over in those hills even with the weights. But it does not seem to bother you !! You definitely have that machine under control
Uncle J I don’t get to shaken when on hills. I have this one set out wide which helps. It’s probably not ideal for this type work but it fits my needs all the way around for what I do. Thanks for watching!
We work on ground you can't walk on with svl 75-2, m9540 and m108x and we go straight down lots of places without any problems but you have to have weights , width, pay attention and go slow
Buddy, I got 10 steep acres up here in the mountains of New England and thought I was working some hellacious slope but holy fuck, you've got some balls and my respect. Nice job👍🏼👊💯🇺🇲
Good work there - I think you got me wanting this model - Ole blue been tough tractor but I could get used to the shuttle & faster hyd. Thanks for video-
@@khtractors Hello there I'm up here in Va. Close to James River in Howards villa / Scottsville area not far from Waltons mountain if you remember the show - I use to do little farming guess you could say I'm kinda hobby farming g now that I'm in my 60's still cut bunch wood & clearing so lots nowadays - The way it's going up here I'm might gonna head to West Virginia or maybe Tennessee for retirement find me little old farm place if the World don't come to an end before I can do it- -I been running old Fords for years last one I have left is '94 Ford 4630 had 4000 before & my family had several models over years- About 15yr ago bought little B2710 Kubota w/ backhoe it's been Great little tractor - I call it the " Mighty Might" built roads w/ it like you done w/ Big Orange K you got there but just have to pick at it bit at a time- But it's also got approaching 1000hrs hard use - Can't complain - Ole Blue been Cracker Jack Good tractor & still is I'm just thinking about One more New or pretty new model that ll finish my tractor time up but who knows I might be 95yr & getting another one - Well nice Jawin w/ you be safe as I put tractor in places like you & most people don't know as much as we love them they'll kill you Licty Split - Take Care
I can't type so good my last ford I've had for years 4630 & had 4000 before my family been Fords Not fan since New Holland took over though - Ole 4630 Still chugging along Great field midsized but slow hydraulic o loader
TIM from Canada I love your videos it would be appreciated if when you were in the bush or melon hey or tethering hey, if the videos could be just a little longer
Do you have any issues when pushing the top soil off to the side in regard to "stabilization"? I know you have to get the dirt out of your way AND that you need some means of maintaining "level", but I would be worried about the "loose content" of that soil wanting to slough off. I know clay would be best, and I also know that you are far smarter than I about this sort of thing, which is why I ask! Thank you!!!
This had very little top soil, it was mostly clay and shale rock. It was best to do this during the winter with the clay being damp because it held in place better then dry powdery dirt would on this slope. Main thing is go slow and pay attention to how everything is reacting. Thanks for watching!
@@khtractors Thank you! You gave me some good insight on a road I am wanting to cut through my woods. It is not near as steep as what you were dealing with and I now feel a bit more confident on how to tackle this job. My biggest issue now is all of the RAIN we have been getting. Just finished watching your video on "ripping" your hillside pasture to remove some of the "wetness". How did that work out for you?
I'm certainly not the safety police, but I will advise you to wear your seat belt when operating your tractor, especially in the situation you're in there. It took me a little while to get in the habit, but it's second nature now just like in my truck. You are doing a good job making that road in difficult conditions.
Hey Ben! I know it's the wrong time of year to look for it, but do you have any ginseng in your neck of the woods? I can remember hearing my folks in Kentucky talk about "diggin' sang". I've been shown patches that I would've walked right over had the not pointed it out. We used to ride jeeps and 4wheelers on roads like the one you're cutting. Lots of old mine roads and family land. Be good.
When you are building a road to get to the top, I guess it would be hard to start at the top. Those mountains are hard to climb without a road to get there.
You really have to wonder about the one moron that gave this a thumb down. You are making due with what you have to work with - which is a fine machine. I am surprised you didn't put a tooth bar on your bucket; though it did a great job without it. I like your videos my young friend 👍🏻
There’s always that one person who isn’t happy that thinks a thumbs down makes them feel better. Haha. Thanks for the nice comment. I did put a tooth bar on during the last section of this road and it helped. There is a 3 part series of this job.
@@khtractors I get it. You're the kind of guy that uses channel locks as a hammer and when you attempt to sell them, the buyer asks "What on God's Earth did you do to these?"
@@wxfield I’m the kinda of guy who gets things done instead of saying oh I better hire this work out. The tractor now has 2100 hours and still looks and runs as good as new. They are built to work so why not work them. I hope your not abusing your key board by working it to hard criticizing people on TH-cam.
Apparently your operating skills are lacking because I’ve found them to be very useful. Moved thousands of tons of dirt, cleared brush, loaded logs and hay, and many varieties of other tasks. I think 95% of people would disagree with your statement.
@@gerrycoleman7290 I don’t think buying another machine or renting one, nor hiring the job done with a dozer would have been more cost efficient. The task was accomplished with what I had and only cost me some time, fuel, and a few hours of wear on the tractor.
Love the content... great video... love the building of roads in tough places... love the tractor being used and the bucket being used to smooth the rode. Thanks for sharing! Share more!
It was a fun job! Thanks for watching
You're a crazy bastard on the steeps with this thing! I have a similar situation where I am, and have been eyeing one of these kubotas, you're showing me my future! Appreciate you videos.
I’ve been in some places with thing for sure! It’s a great tractor! Thanks for watching
Eastern Ky here, with a MX5400. I’ve had mine on some real steep spots bush hogging, and while working in the woods. Been a few times I thought it was gonna tip, but even more times I felt it was gonna slide. I reckon I’ve been pretty lucky so far. All I can say is be careful! These things are super light, and top heavy too if you have a cab.
Being there, all I can imagine is falling down with a tractor, yet you not only stay in place, but build you build a decent road. Impressive!
Thank you very much! I’ve spent so much time on these hills I don’t think much about it anymore. Take care!
Tim from Canada.. the only way a Busch Trail can be made is by one scoop at a time.. tractor or shovel it is just still one scoop at a time
Thank you!
I like the different camera angles., especially the one from the loader.
From the age of 17-19 I had more hours on a tractor than I did a car/truck cause I was suspended 😂😂 nothing like driving a tractor through the woods building trails..Especially a new Bota or Deere they are both awesome machines
I sure enjoy running the tractors! Thanks for watching!
Ben gets a lot of dirtwork done with his Kubota! If he got his hands on a Cat D-8 he'd be a force of nature!.LOL. Love to watch your roadbuilding videos. Thanks
That would be cool! Thanks for watching
Buckle up is right! You are fearless, man!
🤣 No not fearless just determined! Thanks for watching!
Not fearless
Not determined
STUPID!
This video series on building a road is fantastic!
Clothed in Sun Thanks. I was down there today moving a stump and some dirt that slid off the bank.
Is this in West Virginia? We have 50 acres and need to access our ridge line. Elevation from the house to the ridge line is about 500 feet give or take. The first 90 up feet from the house is a sloped solid rock face, covered in trees and soil. If you dig down past the soil it is solid rock. Any thoughts on making a bench cut in this part of the trail? Your videos definitely help, and I know its way more steep than it looks!! Any advice would be much appreciated. If we can get past this first part, the rest of the mountain is soft and the ground can be worked but this solid rock slab seems to make up the base of the whole mountain.
This is in Southwest Virginia. It’s hard to give advice on your questions without seeing the area. I always study the lay of the land hood before starting these road projects, then it’s also subject to change. I hope you can get a road in! Thanks
Still going back and watching your videos! I was wondering if you had better success cutting hillside roads with front loader or rear blade...
Definitely the loader but a wider bucket would help. Thanks
Great work on the road boss
Really appreciate that!
Great video!
Good job sir 👍🏴.
Appreciate that!
Great video
I am currently torn whether to buy that Kubota or a mini track loader.
Will be doing mostly dirt and stone moving in the woods with steep hills.
Everyone says the Kubota will tip over in those hills even with the weights.
But it does not seem to bother you !!
You definitely have that machine under control
Uncle J I don’t get to shaken when on hills. I have this one set out wide which helps. It’s probably not ideal for this type work but it fits my needs all the way around for what I do. Thanks for watching!
We work on ground you can't walk on with svl 75-2, m9540 and m108x and we go straight down lots of places without any problems but you have to have weights , width, pay attention and go slow
Buddy, I got 10 steep acres up here in the mountains of New England and thought I was working some hellacious slope but holy fuck, you've got some balls and my respect. Nice job👍🏼👊💯🇺🇲
It’s just all I know, flat ground is a rare thing where I live. Thanks for watching
@khtractors I subscribed hoping to get some new ideas👍🏼
Kinda what I'm doing. Using a B2650 to cut a trail on a slope against a barbed-wire fence. First time through - just taking my time.
Yeah just go slow and be careful! Good luck and thanks for watching!
Like some others, I felt bad for that tractor. It is a job for a small dozer.
Might be but I didn’t have a dozer. Thanks for watching
I like the headlight cover style eye glass frames , cool.
Thank you!
good job. would the toothbar have helped?
Yes it would have, I think I used it on the later part of the road build. Thanks for watching
Drive up to the furthest point and dig going downhill. I felt bad for that tractor 😂
If I could drive to the top I wouldn’t need a road would I? Obviously you don’t live in the mountains.
Good work there - I think you got me wanting this model - Ole blue been tough tractor but I could get used to the shuttle & faster hyd. Thanks for video-
What tractor do you have? The hydraulic shuttle is really nice! Thanks for watching!
@@khtractors Hello there I'm up here in Va. Close to James River in Howards villa / Scottsville area not far from Waltons mountain if you remember the show - I use to do little farming guess you could say I'm kinda hobby farming g now that I'm in my 60's still cut bunch wood & clearing so lots nowadays - The way it's going up here I'm might gonna head to West Virginia or maybe Tennessee for retirement find me little old farm place if the World don't come to an end before I can do it- -I been running old Fords for years last one I have left is '94 Ford 4630 had 4000 before & my family had several models over years- About 15yr ago bought little B2710 Kubota w/ backhoe it's been Great little tractor - I call it the " Mighty Might" built roads w/ it like you done w/ Big Orange K you got there but just have to pick at it bit at a time- But it's also got approaching 1000hrs hard use - Can't complain - Ole Blue been Cracker Jack Good tractor & still is I'm just thinking about One more New or pretty new model that ll finish my tractor time up but who knows I might be 95yr & getting another one - Well nice Jawin w/ you be safe as I put tractor in places like you & most people don't know as much as we love them they'll kill you Licty Split - Take Care
I can't type so good my last ford I've had for years 4630 & had 4000 before my family been Fords Not fan since New Holland took over though - Ole 4630 Still chugging along Great field midsized but slow hydraulic o loader
You are awesome!!!!
Thanks!
TIM from Canada I love your videos it would be appreciated if when you were in the bush or melon hey or tethering hey, if the videos could be just a little longer
Thank you!
Hello, for building roads do you prefer a front loader with bucket or front loader with dozer blade? Thanks
Yes a bucket, but the perfect tool would be a 4 in 1 bucket! Thanks for watching
Did you build your lil front windshield cab deal or but it ?
I made it from lexan, it really helps getting caught out in the rain. Thanks for watching!
Do you have any issues when pushing the top soil off to the side in regard to "stabilization"?
I know you have to get the dirt out of your way AND that you need some means of maintaining "level", but I would be worried about the "loose content" of that soil wanting to slough off.
I know clay would be best, and I also know that you are far smarter than I about this sort of thing, which is why I ask!
Thank you!!!
This had very little top soil, it was mostly clay and shale rock. It was best to do this during the winter with the clay being damp because it held in place better then dry powdery dirt would on this slope. Main thing is go slow and pay attention to how everything is reacting. Thanks for watching!
@@khtractors Thank you! You gave me some good insight on a road I am wanting to cut through my woods. It is not near as steep as what you were dealing with and I now feel a bit more confident on how to tackle this job.
My biggest issue now is all of the RAIN we have been getting.
Just finished watching your video on "ripping" your hillside pasture to remove some of the "wetness".
How did that work out for you?
@@lonniechartrand well I can’t really tell because we turned off extremely dry after doing that. Haven’t had rain in weeks. Thanks
I'm certainly not the safety police, but I will advise you to wear your seat belt when operating your tractor, especially in the situation you're in there. It took me a little while to get in the habit, but it's second nature now just like in my truck. You are doing a good job making that road in difficult conditions.
I appreciate that and do agree with you on the seatbelt. I do need to wear it more. Thanks for watching!
thats crazy doing all that on a tractor...those things will tip right the hell over...dam
Well it didn’t.
The bucket teeth on my kioti dk55 make it a forest road beast
Thanks for watching
Nice video. Did you need to do anything for erosion control afterwards?
It actually hasn’t eroded any yet. Thanks for watching
It will be nice when you finish.
Heritage Farms Texas I think the finished product video come out tomorrow! Thanks for watching!
Bull dozing with a bota in the back 40
That’s right!
Rewatched!
You need a mini!
Do What You Dig, Dig What You Do! Yes that would sure be nice! Thanks for watching!
Hey Ben! I know it's the wrong time of year to look for it, but do you have any ginseng in your neck of the woods? I can remember hearing my folks in Kentucky talk about "diggin' sang". I've been shown patches that I would've walked right over had the not pointed it out. We used to ride jeeps and 4wheelers on roads like the one you're cutting. Lots of old mine roads and family land. Be good.
Ron Chaney we do have it. I’ve never got out and dug any but at one time it was bringing good money. Not sure what it’s worth right now.
Spend 250.00 and get you a tooth bar very well worth the money
I built one. Actually had it and put it on later in this project. Definitely helps. Thanks
Too bad you're not doing anything this year
Posted two new videos this week that you haven’t watched.
I would have started from the top and work my way down to start. Would have been a lot safer
Donald Soucy that would be nice but you can’t get to the top and come down. It’s a rock cliff.
When you are building a road to get to the top, I guess it would be hard to start at the top. Those mountains are hard to climb without a road to get there.
You really have to wonder about the one moron that gave this a thumb down. You are making due with what you have to work with - which is a fine machine. I am surprised you didn't put a tooth bar on your bucket; though it did a great job without it. I like your videos my young friend 👍🏻
There’s always that one person who isn’t happy that thinks a thumbs down makes them feel better. Haha. Thanks for the nice comment. I did put a tooth bar on during the last section of this road and it helped. There is a 3 part series of this job.
What HP is your machine?
It’s 63.5 engine and I think 56 pto. Very good power to weight ration on this tractor! Appreciate you watching!
@@khtractors Thank you!! Tells me all I need to know! Good looking machine!
THIS ! IS ! ABOUT !! AS !! GOOD !! AS !! DRONE ! B !! WORKING ! IN ! NEPAL !! IS !!!
Appreciate you watching!
Seems like the wrong tool for the job.
Well I didn’t happen to have a D10 in my back pocket. It got the job done and did it pretty well.
@@khtractors I get it. You're the kind of guy that uses channel locks as a hammer and when you attempt to sell them, the buyer asks "What on God's Earth did you do to these?"
@@wxfield I’m the kinda of guy who gets things done instead of saying oh I better hire this work out. The tractor now has 2100 hours and still looks and runs as good as new. They are built to work so why not work them. I hope your not abusing your key board by working it to hard criticizing people on TH-cam.
bucket loaders are useless for this kind of thing. bucket loads are useless for most things actually.
Apparently your operating skills are lacking because I’ve found them to be very useful. Moved thousands of tons of dirt, cleared brush, loaded logs and hay, and many varieties of other tasks. I think 95% of people would disagree with your statement.
why?
a dare?
your crazy bro lol
balls of steel
Why not? 😂 Thanks for watching
Use a dozer.
Why?
Way more efficient.
@@gerrycoleman7290 I don’t think buying another machine or renting one, nor hiring the job done with a dozer would have been more cost efficient. The task was accomplished with what I had and only cost me some time, fuel, and a few hours of wear on the tractor.