This continues to be a very useful piece of equipment to clear difficult terrain areas. You regained a lot of usable space. Also, despite sometimes making repeated passes on damp ground, the Ventrac is not tearing up the soil. Good job on getting unstuck. Later, a nice thought as well, to roll a "too close log" away.
I should have spent some time cleaning up after I cut everything. I could have used the deck (not on, of course) to push some of the big limbs and branches downhill more so the client didn't have to. Honestly I didn't even think about it until editing :D
Good morning, Brad! Well, despite the hiccup of getting hung up on that stump, it had to be pretty cool having to put the VenTrac into mountain goat mode to tackle some steeper inclines/embankments. Thanks for another great video! Enjoy the weekend!
They say money doesn't buy happiness. And I agree. But it can buy me a VENTRAC. And a Tough Cut. And a power bucket. And a leaf plow. And anything VENTRAC makes me HAPPY! 😂 How about you, Brad?! You've got the fanopy. You've got the 8 wheeled monster machine. You're knocking down overgrown brush like it's nothin. You almost got the truck stuck and it didn't even phase you since you were playing on the Ventrac. More Money = More Ventrac Equipment = More Fun for Brad = More Happiness
Good video! Like the before and afters. At the 23:30 spot where you got stuck - did you try to raise the front end by putting down pressure on the attachment? Sometimes that works.
I see you got stuck like I did this week, as I was grinding a stump I hit a very hard spot in the stump and it snatched me on to the stump causing me to bottom out on the stump. Nice work brother!
I'm wanting to get a group of TH-camrs together that cut grass to help our Americans veterans out and it doesn't matter if they're American vets or not long as they've served
At what angle do you think that the hill was? Except for the part where you could not get around the big root, it did not look like you had any problems getting up and down the hill. Another great job! Love seeing the transformation that took place.
Would love to have one but for a homeowner they are just too high priced. Might as well say its 40 grand but the time you buy a mower deck and the bucket. Can buy a compact tractor for about half the cost. I know its not the same things but the cost id just too much
I know you're in Florida it's the only reason why I'm asking I own my own lawn service it's Bobby's Lawn Service but it's spelled differently and said differently than it is actually written on here it is spelled and Cajun French I'm going to be very soon hopefully starting my own TH-cam channel and one of my goals is to be able to give veterans free yard cuts and I would wonder if you wanted to do the same to help your veterans out
Neat machine but honestly I can clear that same spot and remove the logs and fallen wood in the same time or less with a kubota 2501 with a flail mower and a grapple on it for nearly half the money that that machine costs.
I generally like your videos. In this case I disagree with the decision to mow that area. The natural ground cover that was present was the only thing to prevent erosion of that steep creek bank and mudding of the creek. Homeowners need to consider more than wanting a manicured view.
I was NOT impressed with the Ventrac 4x4. The way you had to raise the mowing deck most of the time when reversing gives me a sense that it doesn't mow well backing up. Case in point, getting stuck. Also, you edited this episode so much I got the feeling you had a lot more problems than you showed. For what this costs, and the few opportunities to use this, it's definitely not worth the money.
Good points! I will address them all: - Raising the mowing deck when reversing is not for cut quality but because when you back up the caster wheels change position and this (as well as just the machine moving backwards) causes the deck to be lower than when driving forward and can cause scalping. The problem is compounded when you reverse uphill. If you don't want to mess with that, cut at not the lowest setting like I did. - I got stuck because of soft ground around a 6 inch tree root, not because of how the deck cut. - The editing was cutting out all the back and forth travel that wasn't actually cutting (and therefore pointless to watch) or shots that didn't look good when filmed. Otherwise you saw everything noteworthy that happened. You are already coming from a place of distrust, so me saying 'I didn't edit any issues out' won't change your mind, but logically speaking, if I didn't want to show mistakes, don't you think I would have edited out getting the Ventrac stuck rather than show it? Wouldn't I have avoided talking about the fact that I almost stuck my truck? Wouldn't I have not filmed the -slipping tire? I don't hide mistakes in my videos, and have plenty of other times I have gotten stuck (in mowers and trucks) to show that. All that said, I appreciate you watching and commenting, and absolutely respect your ability to determine if a piece of machinery would work for you or not. That is why I make these videos (as well as to entertain) so I am glad it is doing its job!
I still owe someone a video on how the Ventrac operates and functions. I haven't forgotten, just got behind!
Please do - I've always wondered what allows this thing to eat anything!
@@evcoo04 yeah ventracs are great lawn mower plus ventracs are partnered with kubota with there reliable kubota gas and diesel engines
That would be awesome. As I am still wondering where does all that grass go🤣🤣🤣
This continues to be a very useful piece of equipment to clear difficult terrain areas. You regained a lot of usable space. Also, despite sometimes making repeated passes on damp ground, the Ventrac is not tearing up the soil. Good job on getting unstuck. Later, a nice thought as well, to roll a "too close log" away.
I should have spent some time cleaning up after I cut everything. I could have used the deck (not on, of course) to push some of the big limbs and branches downhill more so the client didn't have to. Honestly I didn't even think about it until editing :D
Good morning, Brad! Well, despite the hiccup of getting hung up on that stump, it had to be pretty cool having to put the VenTrac into mountain goat mode to tackle some steeper inclines/embankments. Thanks for another great video! Enjoy the weekend!
Made me much more confident on that work surface, for sure!
That amount of land is just what you need for that machine and you to do. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
They say money doesn't buy happiness. And I agree. But it can buy me a VENTRAC. And a Tough Cut. And a power bucket. And a leaf plow. And anything VENTRAC makes me HAPPY! 😂 How about you, Brad?! You've got the fanopy. You've got the 8 wheeled monster machine. You're knocking down overgrown brush like it's nothin. You almost got the truck stuck and it didn't even phase you since you were playing on the Ventrac. More Money = More Ventrac Equipment = More Fun for Brad = More Happiness
That ven trak made some quick easy work out of that property.
Wow, look how much extra space you were able to clear for the customer. Great work and awesome machine!
Good video! Like the before and afters. At the 23:30 spot where you got stuck - did you try to raise the front end by putting down pressure on the attachment? Sometimes that works.
I can't remember, I don't think so, though. It might have worked!
I started watching your mudpit vs 8-wheeler from today. But decided on this one instead. :)
LOL Fair enough!
Nice machine good job.
Really enjoy the video with ventrac knocking down some pretty intense brush
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome video. Keep up the great and awesome work
Thanks! Will do!
@@CopperCreekCuts you're welcome
Enjoyed the video
That thing is a beast!
Thanks for watching!
Great Job Brad real nice work with Ventrac
Glad you liked it!
Great work, Brad. Like watching your videos. 😊👍👍😎
Awesome, thank you!
Great ending !!
Thanks!
Loved watching this!! ❤
Thank you!
I see you got stuck like I did this week, as I was grinding a stump I hit a very hard spot in the stump and it snatched me on to the stump causing me to bottom out on the stump. Nice work brother!
Lol I saw that one. Ground clearance is not a strength of the Ventrac, one cannot argue that! :D
@@CopperCreekCuts yessir I agree!!
I always enjoy your videos.
I appreciate that!
I'm wanting to get a group of TH-camrs together that cut grass to help our Americans veterans out and it doesn't matter if they're American vets or not long as they've served
Good work! Thought you might not make it out for a minute!
It was a metaphor for life. When you feel stuck, sometimes you just need to keep going through :D
At what angle do you think that the hill was? Except for the part where you could not get around the big root, it did not look like you had any problems getting up and down the hill. Another great job! Love seeing the transformation that took place.
Looks Good Nice JOB
Thanks!
ealriest ive been to one of your videos.
Nice, thank you!
I have absolutely no need for one, but I would like to have a Ventrac with all it's attachments. 🤣
The ultimate garage ornament! :D
Random question: Do you listen to anything while you work? I noticed your headphones, but I figured they might just be for hearing protection?
Yeah, generally music. I am not opposed to listening to talking, just haven't found anything I like yet.
Oh but also hearing protection is a BIG part of it, too.
Earphones are great on the machine; you can listen AND post the video, no copyright strikes. 😉😉
how do you promote(advertise) the type of mowing(high grass) you do?
On my website/facebook.
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Would love to have one but for a homeowner they are just too high priced. Might as well say its 40 grand but the time you buy a mower deck and the bucket. Can buy a compact tractor for about half the cost. I know its not the same things but the cost id just too much
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I know you're in Florida it's the only reason why I'm asking I own my own lawn service it's Bobby's Lawn Service but it's spelled differently and said differently than it is actually written on here it is spelled and Cajun French I'm going to be very soon hopefully starting my own TH-cam channel and one of my goals is to be able to give veterans free yard cuts and I would wonder if you wanted to do the same to help your veterans out
Neat machine but honestly I can clear that same spot and remove the logs and fallen wood in the same time or less with a kubota 2501 with a flail mower and a grapple on it for nearly half the money that that machine costs.
I'm surprised that your wife doesn't have to shoot you full of tranquilizing darts in order to get you off the VenTrac. Man, that looks like pure fun.
XD
I generally like your videos. In this case I disagree with the decision to mow that area. The natural ground cover that was present was the only thing to prevent erosion of that steep creek bank and mudding of the creek. Homeowners need to consider more than wanting a manicured view.
City could fine you for unmaintained landscaping. For my city if it’s over 7” grass or weeds you can get fined.
Good point! Maybe a middle ground would have been to cut higher so I didn't remove so much turf.
I was NOT impressed with the Ventrac 4x4. The way you had to raise the mowing deck most of the time when reversing gives me a sense that it doesn't mow well backing up. Case in point, getting stuck. Also, you edited this episode so much I got the feeling you had a lot more problems than you showed. For what this costs, and the few opportunities to use this, it's definitely not worth the money.
It's a Tough cut slashing deck. Not designed to cut backwards. They don't get stuck. Unless you drive it into a swamp or something.
Good points! I will address them all:
- Raising the mowing deck when reversing is not for cut quality but because when you back up the caster wheels change position and this (as well as just the machine moving backwards) causes the deck to be lower than when driving forward and can cause scalping. The problem is compounded when you reverse uphill. If you don't want to mess with that, cut at not the lowest setting like I did.
- I got stuck because of soft ground around a 6 inch tree root, not because of how the deck cut.
- The editing was cutting out all the back and forth travel that wasn't actually cutting (and therefore pointless to watch) or shots that didn't look good when filmed. Otherwise you saw everything noteworthy that happened. You are already coming from a place of distrust, so me saying 'I didn't edit any issues out' won't change your mind, but logically speaking, if I didn't want to show mistakes, don't you think I would have edited out getting the Ventrac stuck rather than show it? Wouldn't I have avoided talking about the fact that I almost stuck my truck? Wouldn't I have not filmed the -slipping tire? I don't hide mistakes in my videos, and have plenty of other times I have gotten stuck (in mowers and trucks) to show that.
All that said, I appreciate you watching and commenting, and absolutely respect your ability to determine if a piece of machinery would work for you or not. That is why I make these videos (as well as to entertain) so I am glad it is doing its job!
Another Brad didn't mention was picking the deck up adds weight and therefore traction to the front wheels.