Watching you from Ontario and being born in the 60’s I never thought of myself as ancient until I get the perspective of someone in their 20’s. Enjoying your voyages. Cheers eh!
High technology on old school trencher! Steve knows his stuff. Love that sound of that G.M.C. 2 cycle diesel. Had a 4-V1 on an irrigation pump years ago.
Gear job explaining to us. This just goes to show that Farming is a lot more than putting a seed in the ground and watering it, as someone once said! Thanks again for all of the videos. Oh, almost forgot to add, it's great to see your Pup out there with you!
You seem to gravitate to the old timers like I did in the trade I'm in (Tool & Die Maker). Their knowledge is priceless and is pretty cool. Your hard work, as with me, is why they are so willing to teach you and others willing to learn. Thanks for sharing that knowledge!
@@iowANFarmer got that right! Even more valuable since it's stuff they don't have in textbook's! The core of what I've learned in my trade has been from those old bears that seen my willingness to learn and soak up like a sponge
This is awesome how laser beams can guide an old machine. It was neat watching how you guys do it. I have family who do laser guided boring underground. Thanks for sharing more information on how you do this aspect of your farming. God bless you as you try to get it done and ready to plant this spring.
Been bing watching you, caught up today. We live just up the road from you, near Lucas. My young son enjoys your videos and thinks he might want to be a farmer. God bless and stay safe.
Another awesome video Ben keep them coming I’m working on a tile project myself never done tile before and your videos doing tile work is help me get these jobs done appreciate it keep them coming I know there’s other people out there like me enjoy your videos👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
deeper roots on the plant help the plants survive less rainfall and one still gets a reasonable yield in a drier year. plus a healthier plant in a wet year as the plants don't suffer rot.
I am a Iowan that is not a farmer but have been told that some farmers are putting valves on their tile runs to shut off in extreme drought situations.Do you or have you heard of that being true. Great channel keep up good work.
How deep is to deep for tile not to work for what you are doing and in sandy ground a farmer friend of mine would block up the ditch to help the field hold water
I have a Crummer too,but mine has a 8 ft wooden handle and you can either push or pull to create a place for the tile. You might have to have Steve explain what I am talking about!
David Raaf nope. I could but MN Millennial farmer has done a video where he has. I’ve drank for one before though. Also, you will see that that most drain into ponds
Hope this isn’t a dumb question, but I am wondering how the tile keeps the dirt and mud from getting inside the tile? I was thinking in septic fields they put down a pea gravel base and some type of paper covering the tile. I know they work in opposite ways, just curious as to how it doesn’t plug the tile. Thanks for sharing your videos, learning a lot on how a farm works
So does the trencher automatically adjust to keep grade or does Steve manually adjust settings as he’s going through the field to keep the green light on?
Ben, what is the life expectancy of this type of tiling verses the old clay tile? I can remember clay tile that was old when I was a kid and some is still working 50 years later.
Bill Whitman I’m no expert, but I’m going to say it depends on how it was installed. I’m guessing it wouldn’t outlast clay tile on a good day. But this should last me my lifetime.... hopefully
Very impressive operation! I was wanting to know what type / name brand of laser grade control you have on the trencher? I am setting up a Vermeer PT-18 pull type trencher for tile installation on our farm. I enjoy your videos very much also! Thanks again, Jeff Gash
I was wanting to know what brand of laser control unit you have on the trencher? I am setting up a pull type Vermeer PT-18 unit for tile installation and
Well if it was in the ground last year, it probably would have paid for about 1/2. I would hope this pays off within 5 years, but that’s going to depend on Mother Nature and the yeild hump
Well if it was in the ground last year, it probably would have paid for about 1/2. I would hope this pays off within 5 years, but that’s going to depend on Mother Nature and the yeild bump
I don't have any good comments. I been tryin to come up with something good to say to get a sticker but naw my brain doesn't work that way. Lol. I guess I'm gonna have to buy a sticker. 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Are recording the pipe location on GPS incase you need to repair it in the future? You jabbed at Missouri about there roads a few videos back. But Missouri never gave the world something as bad as the band "Slip Knot." LOL Great videos iowANFarmer.
Hmmmm, so grease makes things quit squealing! I need to remember that. BTW, your discussion about tiles and drought sounds a lot like what the guys on Ag PhD say. They love their tile!
John Kranias never lost one. I have had one get smacked with a fence post hard enough it busted it. Probably would have busted a rib if it didn’t hit the phone.
where i am not much tiling done around here every in the valley i live in their none mother nature take care of this for us as long as man does not destroy it seismograph and development does that very well 70 the seismograph destroy all the water well in the valley my great-great-grandparents had to stop milk cow to the shortage of water last year developer building development and dam up the flow of the mother nature made slowly flooding my property the developer then started to flow the water away from the development they are very lucky that they were stopped when they did now is the clean up how are we going to fix it the test wells they had to drill 3 out of the 100 wells have water in them they did close off the road, for now, they need to rebuild the bridges to take care of that summer will be done
You got “a killer tile machine with a Laserbeam on its head” .....no mini me around there just an awesome Blue heeler Hahahahaha ✌🏼brother.
Good trencher, good help, let's go!
Watching you from Ontario and being born in the 60’s I never thought of myself as ancient until I get the perspective of someone in their 20’s. Enjoying your voyages. Cheers eh!
Jeff Cridland ancient might have been an attention grabber! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for showing the old clay tile.
High technology on old school trencher! Steve knows his stuff. Love that sound of that G.M.C. 2 cycle diesel. Had a 4-V1 on an irrigation pump years ago.
Gear job explaining to us. This just goes to show that Farming is a lot more than putting a seed in the ground and watering it, as someone once said! Thanks again for all of the videos. Oh, almost forgot to add, it's great to see your Pup out there with you!
USMMCE who would say something like that!?
@@iowANFarmer Maybe someone that was running for President. Mike Bloomberg!
Thank you for showing how you set and keep grade
Thanks for explaining things so we can understand what is going on.
You seem to gravitate to the old timers like I did in the trade I'm in (Tool & Die Maker). Their knowledge is priceless and is pretty cool. Your hard work, as with me, is why they are so willing to teach you and others willing to learn. Thanks for sharing that knowledge!
Billhilly Biker it’s like free college classes when you get the chance to work with them.
@@iowANFarmer got that right! Even more valuable since it's stuff they don't have in textbook's! The core of what I've learned in my trade has been from those old bears that seen my willingness to learn and soak up like a sponge
What a great observation!!!
Is definitely pretty cool thing that old equipment still working
You gave a good explanation of how the tiler lays plastic tile at a slope (1% grade) on that run !
This is awesome how laser beams can guide an old machine. It was neat watching how you guys do it. I have family who do laser guided boring underground. Thanks for sharing more information on how you do this aspect of your farming. God bless you as you try to get it done and ready to plant this spring.
Owen Miller we are going to try and get it done today!
Been bing watching you, caught up today. We live just up the road from you, near Lucas. My young son enjoys your videos and thinks he might want to be a farmer. God bless and stay safe.
Eric Bertrand tell him I say thanks for watching!
Screamin' Detroit Steve!
Another awesome video Ben keep them coming I’m working on a tile project myself never done tile before and your videos doing tile work is help me get these jobs done appreciate it keep them coming I know there’s other people out there like me enjoy your videos👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
TripleAPorkFarm get that pipe put in!?
Yep 👍
Thanks for the info👍👍👍👍
Ben, check out Lock and Lube ends for your grease gun. also check out the Milwaukee battery powered grease guns. They are great.
That is a Milwaukee gun and I have an end for it that needs to be put on!
Hmm, you made more sense to me in the first three minutes than most would in a whole hour.
Good job I ran a 6060&7060 from 1979to1989 with target grade &laser
Another great video, that old machine and it’s operator are amazing ,good job guys. thanks stay safe
deeper roots on the plant help the plants survive less rainfall and one still gets a reasonable yield in a drier year. plus a healthier plant in a wet year as the plants don't suffer rot.
i hope you have been feeding the crew through this project!
I try to get some hot lunches in now and then!
Really? I'm ready. Lol 😉
Iowa farm hand ANF we had KFC Tuesday
I am a Iowan that is not a farmer but have been told that some farmers are putting valves on their tile runs to shut off in extreme drought situations.Do you or have you heard of that being true. Great channel keep up good work.
Allan Lindsey Steve and I talked about this on camera but I ended up editing it out! Glad you brought it up!
How deep is to deep for tile not to work for what you are doing and in sandy ground a farmer friend of mine would block up the ditch to help the field hold water
Keep up the great information. Focused like a lazer beam!
About time you grease that thing! 😉😜
Very curious to know how you equipped it to automatically run on grade. We have a Vermeer trencher that I would love to automate like that.
I have a
Crummer too,but mine has a 8 ft wooden handle and you can either push or pull to create a place for the tile. You might have to have Steve explain what I am talking about!
Randal Johnson I know exactly what you’re talking about!
Your videos are top quality, question; are permits needed for this drainage project ?
B Nice permits are not needed to do this.
Do you ever test the water coming out of the outlet pipe?
David Raaf nope. I could but MN Millennial farmer has done a video where he has. I’ve drank for one before though. Also, you will see that that most drain into ponds
@@iowANFarmer , you can start a new company. BANDIT water, everyone needs Bandit Water!
Ben do you lay tile every year or is it on an as needed basis ? Does the black tile pipe have a life span and if so how long does it last?
Like the videos keep up the good work
Scotty Griggs will do!
Hope this isn’t a dumb question, but I am wondering how the tile keeps the dirt and mud from getting inside the tile? I was thinking in septic fields they put down a pea gravel base and some type of paper covering the tile. I know they work in opposite ways, just curious as to how it doesn’t plug the tile. Thanks for sharing your videos, learning a lot on how a farm works
Depends on the soil type...midwest doesn't need a sock. French drain no...septic yes. hth
So does the trencher automatically adjust to keep grade or does Steve manually adjust settings as he’s going through the field to keep the green light on?
Automatically
That is one great Ditch Witch for tiling even if it is not that brand it is great. LOL
Ben, what is the life expectancy of this type of tiling verses the old clay tile? I can remember clay tile that was old when I was a kid and some is still working 50 years later.
Bill Whitman I’m no expert, but I’m going to say it depends on how it was installed. I’m guessing it wouldn’t outlast clay tile on a good day. But this should last me my lifetime.... hopefully
@@iowANFarmer On average, how many years does it take to pay off.
Hey Ben, do you vinyl tape and/ or screw any of the joints, connections, tee’s, etc, why or why not?
Mark Schemmel I use tile tape. My dad likes to screw and tape his connections but I’m not that superstition.
I have a Spicher 6060, how is you tile feeder setup in the boot?
He home made it.
'I'm not a doctor in plants' I think they call them 'dealers' LOL
How many feet of tile can you lay in a day? And how many total feet are you laying?
Very impressive operation! I was wanting to know what type / name brand of laser grade control you have on the trencher? I am setting up a Vermeer PT-18 pull type trencher for tile installation on our farm. I enjoy your videos very much also!
Thanks again,
Jeff Gash
I want to say lela?
I was wanting to know what brand of laser control unit you have on the trencher? I am setting up a pull type Vermeer PT-18 unit for tile installation and
I responded to another comment.
Good video like the machine for laying the drains it looks old. How old do you think it is
Thomas Cooper it was made in the early 60’s
If u wasent tileling right now could you be planting I know a few people here in southern ohio are planting beans
Our weather doesn’t look good the next few days.
@@iowANFarmer that sucks hope yall can get everything in in time praying it's not another miserable wet year like last have a blessed night
In a perfect world how long does this tiling take in increased yields to pay for the expense?
Well if it was in the ground last year, it probably would have paid for about 1/2. I would hope this pays off within 5 years, but that’s going to depend on Mother Nature and the yeild hump
Well if it was in the ground last year, it probably would have paid for about 1/2. I would hope this pays off within 5 years, but that’s going to depend on Mother Nature and the yeild bump
Noticed that blue healer is not a blue job dog or do you keep him out of the ditches
Wayne Burndred he gets in there but I chase him out for his safety
A Rocket Scientist ain't got a thang on you boys!
Don't give me sharks with frickin' laser beams, I want a trencher with frickin' laser beams!! Lol
Stretch fit new term for husky 🤣🤣🤣
Terry White Jr. louder for the big bone people in the back!
@@iowANFarmer US HUSKY ONES LOVE THE STRETCHFIT 🤣🤣🤣
Being an old farmer, my hearing isn’t coming back. Protect your ears especially around that noisy Detroit 2stroke trencher!
I try and have my ear buds in a good bit!
But thank you for stressing the importance. I can already tell my hearing isn’t what it should be.
I don't have any good comments. I been tryin to come up with something good to say to get a sticker but naw my brain doesn't work that way. Lol. I guess I'm gonna have to buy a sticker. 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Are recording the pipe location on GPS incase you need to repair it in the future? You jabbed at Missouri about there roads a few videos back. But Missouri never gave the world something as bad as the band "Slip Knot." LOL Great videos iowANFarmer.
DIRT&THUNDER I’ve made it to a slip knot concert once. CRAZY!
I did not map this with gps, I will be able to find them.... maybe
Hmmmm, so grease makes things quit squealing! I need to remember that.
BTW, your discussion about tiles and drought sounds a lot like what the guys on Ag PhD say. They love their tile!
Jim Williams I love my drainage too!
How many phones have your lost wearing it were you do? lol.
John Kranias never lost one. I have had one get smacked with a fence post hard enough it busted it. Probably would have busted a rib if it didn’t hit the phone.
@@iowANFarmer Your lucky then, i've lost about a dozen falling into water troughs :)
God so far!
Where’s the sticker announcement
Byron Tate it wasn’t 24 hours yet!
Byron Tate so I’m giving away 2 in the next video.
Mini Me get the "Laser"
where i am not much tiling done around here every in the valley i live in their none mother nature take care of this for us as long as man does not destroy it
seismograph and development does that very well 70 the seismograph destroy all the water well in the valley my great-great-grandparents had to stop milk cow to the shortage of water
last year developer building development and dam up the flow of the mother nature made slowly flooding my property the developer then started to flow the water away from the development
they are very lucky that they were stopped when they did now is the clean up how are we going to fix it the test wells they had to drill 3 out of the 100 wells have water in them
they did close off the road, for now, they need to rebuild the bridges to take care of that summer will be done