I have such empathy for those who have been decimated by this storm...I wish there were something I personally could do to help. I can't even imagine what these people are going through! I have been watching videos of the decimation and recovery is just unfathomable. I continue to pray for all those affected and Mother Nature is defiinitely on my $hit list!
I’ve been using the 1” straps like that for years. One tip, keep a can of pb blaster, wd40, kroil, etc. especially if you use them in the weather. They get to where they don’t wanna work right if you don’t give them a little oil from time to time.
Hey Andrew! Always love the content . We are working on a new piece of property north Florida finally . Just wanted to say look into Bahia grass. I have never personally grown it but I know people who have in all conditions , sun and shade . Basically grow and mow.
Andrew, try to think about making your tractor part of the trailer. (It's a good rule to follow and it's the law) so if you got in an accident can that tractor fly off the trailer or if it tipped over sideways will it come off or if you hit something straight on will come lunging forward. You're strapping or chains (combined) need to be three times the load weight rating that the equipment is securing the trailer. My best advice is to stop at a DOT weigh station and they can tell you everything they like to see done with how your trailer is attached to your truck, strapping of certain equipment and the load ratings. That's the best thing I can tell you what to do. Just remember you are responsible for that load in an accident, a turnover, tire blowout, etc. Knowledge is power.
I've always chain down 4 corners, plus attachment. so if you have an excavator, 4 chains/ binders on corners and one for boom. on a backhoe with loader i do, 4 corners plus one on backhoe boom one on front loader bucket.
TKCL, Nice Work! With all the equipment you have, you just hired yourself a one man band clean up crew👍🙂. Looks like you earn are a rock star today. Just wondering what kind of fish can you catch in that river. Looks like a kayak is good to explore around in that river. Looking forward for the next episode.
I know in the Netherlands I needed a strap/chain in each corner when transporting machines for my boss. That had to do with creating redundancy in both the forward and backward directions. For instance, if your back chain or fastner broke, it would give your tractor or other load a lot of slack on the front chain and in case of an emergency brake situation, even with only a 3000 pound tractor, that load can build up a lot of momentum/energy in the 1 to 4 ft of slack it now has. That momentum would possibly overwhelm the frond chain, causing your load to come off the trailer into your truck. So in addition to needing the four straps, each strap needed to be rated to at least hold the load on its own with some to spare.
Centipede grass is best. Grows low, covers well, likes shade, and best of all, little to no pest problems like St Augustine!!!! Nice on the barefoot as well😅😊
Centipede and Zoysia are excellent as shade tolerant grasses. I personally have zoysia and I love it. You can get plugs and it will fill in pretty quickly. Both are short and rarely need cutting. I think centipede is more drought tolerant.
Hello Andrew ☀️ excellent tractor work as always. Outdoor videos are my favorite. This water property is just what you and Tiffany needed. We're looking forward to the campfires. 🔥❣️
Minimum of two securement devices for 10,000 lbs or less. When the equipment is over 10,000 lbs, then all four corners and buckets, backhoes, etc must be lowered to the deck and secured independent of the 4 corners. But this is Federal rules. Of course, check with your state laws to see if there is anything specific for your state.
This is exactly right Andrew. I spent 18 years in commercial vehicle enforcement with FL DOT and FHP after leaving the SCSO. I’ll email you some more detailed information.
DOT rules say a minimum of 4 separate points of attachment with 4 different tightening apparatus and 2 additional chains and binders for every 10 feet with each attachment having its own securement, as a backhoe would need 1 chain and binder for the front bucket and 1 chain and binder for the rear bucket as well as 4 chains and binders for the machine. Each chain cannot attach to the same point on the piece of equipment but one chain can be used with 2 binders as long as each binder and the single chain do not attach at the same point. I would suggest contacting a DOT officer and have him/her explain the rules so you keep your butt out of hot water...
I have spoken with a DOT officer. The rule is 4 points of contact for equipment 10,000lbs or greater. Only 2 points of contact on equipment weighing less, with the exception of an excavator with a boom. One more point of contact on the boom. I've also looked at the federal rules.
In one of your recent videos you mentioned having fiber internet now. Did you release a video about the install? I must have missed it if you did. Really nice new property
Already Andrew. Are you ready for some information number one? Zoja might be the best choice for your new property. Second, they do make a flail attachment that you can attach to a 0 turn mower. Third, they do make a pull behind Gannon that will adjust On the fly.. And you can Toe it. behind your Side by side. I hope this helps.
Any chance for a boat ramp build in the future? Seems like a useful thing to have if the river is big enough to support your boat. I don’t know about permits for things like that though. I’m sure there’s some legal mumbo jumbo that you would have to wade through.
Y'all like that stump grinder? Been kicking around getting one and the baumalight is more expensive than the mechmax. How did you make your decision? Thanks bro
I'm sponsored by them, so I'm going to be upfront about that. With that said, their build quality on three pieces of equipment I have of theirs is awesome. I think they make very well built equipment for the typical homeowner. The current stump grinder I'm running is small and not even available to the public yet. It works awesome and I can't even imagine how well their 24 inch version works (next version up available to the public). I can honestly say thus far, I wouldn't hesitate to buy their equipment.
I'd suggest doing some tests with different grass types, especially in the shade. I use poa supina which is the most shade tolerant grass species available, but the climate is a bit cooler here, It grows in a 90% shaded garden surrounded by trees. If it grows there you could get it in a 5% mix with some other grasses which may do better in the heat / sunny areas to give you good coverage. The downside is the price :/
You should be wrapping your chains around the round barrel and hook the chain to itself. The rub rail isn't designed to secure to it's designed to protect your chains and straps from rubbing and failing.
D.O.T. regulations require by law that all chains and strap hooks be behind the rub rail. And hooked in a manner that if the chain or strap break the hook will remain hooked and not fall onto the road way.
I don't see how that's possible (unless hooking a weak stake pocket). You can't be behind the rail and hooked in a way so that it can't fall off 🤔. You must be hooked AND or looped OVER the rail in order for gravity to hold the hook down. I'm tempted to stop when I see a trooper to get the official word. The rub rail is mighty tempting as a hook point.
@@TKCL if the strap or chain is behind the rub rail and you come over the rail to hook like you did the hook can not fall off onto the roadway but the strap itself is protected behind the rail
@@TKCL a chain on the other hand can all be kept behind the rub rail by dropping it behind the rail going under a stake pocket and back up and hooking onto the stake pocket. Retired truck driver hauling heavy and oversized loads for the military and energy industry. D.O.T. officers all comprehend the rules differently. So it depends on which officer pulls you over and checks you, you might have 20 or more say great job, but then you get that one that is having a bad day look out. Doesn't matter what the law says he's right and your wrong.
@@TKCL I would suggest if you go by a truck stop, stop and get you a copy of the D.O.T. regulations book they are not expensive the one you want is green in color and check the index for proper load securement And weight and break points on chains and straps. Hope this helps. I know it can be confusing but look at who's regulating it.!!!!! God Bless.
It looks great now....but if like my property...in a few weeks it will be back...but eventually youll get it knocked dwn... its like a jungle out there...
Andrew were did you get your pole barn kit and what are the specifics. I’m looking at putting a pole barn in south Florida and want it to still be standing.
I got 3 pole barns from Backwoods Buildings in Chipley Florida. I absolutely recommended them and have sent hundreds of people their way. They also ship anywhere, mention you heard about them on our channel (they usually offer a discount). They don't pay me commission for sales or anything like that, but they have been awesome to deal with.
@@mt-kp2tb Backwoods has an engineer on staff and can build anything you want. 2 out of my 3 barns I requested 2 inch by 2 inch 3/16 angle iron trusses. You can do 6x6 or 8x8 posts. They also offer salt water rated posts far higher treated than the big box store junk.
Hey Andrew, don’t know if there’s an exact law about it but small things like that. I’ve always only used two binders have a chain go from one side to the other side and use a binder
Any idea on river depth along the property and are alligators a concern with the dog going in and out...or people swimming once you have it accessible?
Yes, yes and yes! We've already ran a boat and sounder in front of the property. Depth averages 10 ft which is awesome on and extremely shallow river. That equals a deep catfish hole that will always have water. There are definitely alligators in any decent body of water in Florida, that's life. I'll for sure be swimming 8n this river, not my first time.
Yanmar has a 30 percent stake in Solis and that's a good thing. As you mentioned, this particular tractor has a Mitsubishi in it, zero issues after almost 100 hours.
only problem with amazon is the product specs are highly questionable as one seller tries to make their stuff more marketable than other sellers by "inflating" (like our politicians always do) the numbers. That 5000 lb rating would be suspect to me unless its verified by a us rating agency!
D.O.T. regs require four points of contact when chaining equipment and any attachments must be chains or strapped as well. Most of us use one chain on the front and one on the rear but use four binders on each corner and a chain or strap on the attachments, regardless of its on the front or rear it has to be secured. Hope this helps.
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The grass you want is Zoysia.
I have such empathy for those who have been decimated by this storm...I wish there were something I personally could do to help. I can't even imagine what these people are going through! I have been watching videos of the decimation and recovery is just unfathomable. I continue to pray for all those affected and Mother Nature is defiinitely on my $hit list!
It's a mess across several states, can't believe how far reaching this storm was.
Love the spot you cleared by the river bank, perfect spot for Inflatable Glamping tent!! Thanks a million for picking me a great spot, LOL
That spot was cleared by Hurricanes, we just cleaned it up lol. It's such a beautiful and peaceful place.
hello mikey hope all is well!
Kentucky blue grass is what we have planted ...it can handle super cold
I'll have to see if it can handle out crazy heat.
What a pretty piece of property!
We love it!
Hi Andrew and Tiffany, lover your new river property.
Nice clean up!! 👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦
Glad you enjoyed it
I’ve been using the 1” straps like that for years. One tip, keep a can of pb blaster, wd40, kroil, etc. especially if you use them in the weather. They get to where they don’t wanna work right if you don’t give them a little oil from time to time.
Hey Andrew! Always love the content . We are working on a new piece of property north Florida finally . Just wanted to say look into Bahia grass. I have never personally grown it but I know people who have in all conditions , sun and shade . Basically grow and mow.
Hi, Andrew! Looks great. Have I told you how much I missed having you and Miss Tiffany in my living room.
Welcome back! Hope you don't have anymore storms any time soon.
@@TKCL Thank you so much.
❤❤😊 enjoying the VIDEOS of your new property
Thank you for the support. Glad you enjoyed!
Andrew, try to think about making your tractor part of the trailer. (It's a good rule to follow and it's the law) so if you got in an accident can that tractor fly off the trailer or if it tipped over sideways will it come off or if you hit something straight on will come lunging forward. You're strapping or chains (combined) need to be three times the load weight rating that the equipment is securing the trailer. My best advice is to stop at a DOT weigh station and they can tell you everything they like to see done with how your trailer is attached to your truck, strapping of certain equipment and the load ratings. That's the best thing I can tell you what to do. Just remember you are responsible for that load in an accident, a turnover, tire blowout, etc. Knowledge is power.
Great job! Viewing this after the storm, hope it still looks this good.
I've always chain down 4 corners, plus attachment. so if you have an excavator, 4 chains/ binders on corners and one for boom. on a backhoe with loader i do, 4 corners plus one on backhoe boom one on front loader bucket.
Yep. Excavator has to have one on boom.
Ask me how I know!!🤣
We have transport that loves to pull of commercial vehicles
most state this is the way dot wants it
TKCL, Nice Work! With all the equipment you have, you just hired yourself a one man band clean up crew👍🙂. Looks like you earn are a rock star today. Just wondering what kind of fish can you catch in that river. Looks like a kayak is good to explore around in that river. Looking forward for the next episode.
I know in the Netherlands I needed a strap/chain in each corner when transporting machines for my boss. That had to do with creating redundancy in both the forward and backward directions. For instance, if your back chain or fastner broke, it would give your tractor or other load a lot of slack on the front chain and in case of an emergency brake situation, even with only a 3000 pound tractor, that load can build up a lot of momentum/energy in the 1 to 4 ft of slack it now has. That momentum would possibly overwhelm the frond chain, causing your load to come off the trailer into your truck. So in addition to needing the four straps, each strap needed to be rated to at least hold the load on its own with some to spare.
In Texas it is one for each corner and one for each accessory. Bucket, mower, etc.
Really like the tilt trailer. Nice job Andrew.
I absolutely love that trailer, I should have got one a long time ago.
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing. 😊
Lot of hard work paying off. Place looks great.
Thank you
I am sooo envious....ah to be younger and fulfilling your dreams!
Far south Florida is all rock Homestead is all coral rock. We have quite a bit of exposed rock around here.
North Florida in usually nothing but sand, I'm adjusting.
Looking good!! I would say a Pensacola Bahiagrass would be good grass to grow.
That's what I currently plant at our main property.
Centipede grass is best. Grows low, covers well, likes shade, and best of all, little to no pest problems like St Augustine!!!! Nice on the barefoot as well😅😊
Thank you for the suggestion.
That little area with the trees in the river looks like a ready made boat slip to me.
Centipede and Zoysia are excellent as shade tolerant grasses. I personally have zoysia and I love it. You can get plugs and it will fill in pretty quickly. Both are short and rarely need cutting. I think centipede is more drought tolerant.
Thank you for the advice!
Hello Andrew ☀️ excellent tractor work as always. Outdoor videos are my favorite. This water property is just what you and Tiffany needed. We're looking forward to the campfires. 🔥❣️
Glad you enjoyed it
Watching once again from Milton, Florida.
Thank you for the support!
Fine fescue for shade.
Thanks
Great property purchase buddy
Can't wait to watch the tiny home build
Thank you for watching and the support
Hello friends from the north east here. How about one of those big ol’ rocks near your pool as a feature with a palm or two!?
We might bring a couple home and do that.
Awesome. Always enjoy seeing what you guys do
Looks like there was method in your madness when you were buying equipment, it all adds up:))))
Exactly I always have a method going on lol!
Minimum of two securement devices for 10,000 lbs or less. When the equipment is over 10,000 lbs, then all four corners and buckets, backhoes, etc must be lowered to the deck and secured independent of the 4 corners. But this is Federal rules. Of course, check with your state laws to see if there is anything specific for your state.
Thanks for the info
This is exactly right Andrew. I spent 18 years in commercial vehicle enforcement with FL DOT and FHP after leaving the SCSO. I’ll email you some more detailed information.
@robertmorris3919 21 years WSP CVE myself and Part B instructor for a short time, too.
@@robertmorris3919 I got your info and you were exactly who I was hoping to hear from.
A deck with a pier for fishing!
Hopefully eventually!
FDOT says equipment over 10k all 4 corners have to be individual "4 chains" for binders
Awesome, that's the info I need, I don't own anything over that weight.
DOT rules say a minimum of 4 separate points of attachment with 4 different tightening apparatus and 2 additional chains and binders for every 10 feet with each attachment having its own securement, as a backhoe would need 1 chain and binder for the front bucket and 1 chain and binder for the rear bucket as well as 4 chains and binders for the machine. Each chain cannot attach to the same point on the piece of equipment but one chain can be used with 2 binders as long as each binder and the single chain do not attach at the same point. I would suggest contacting a DOT officer and have him/her explain the rules so you keep your butt out of hot water...
I have spoken with a DOT officer. The rule is 4 points of contact for equipment 10,000lbs or greater. Only 2 points of contact on equipment weighing less, with the exception of an excavator with a boom. One more point of contact on the boom. I've also looked at the federal rules.
Could you use a box blade to smooth out the property? Never used one, but seen em used for that.
It would be tough, but yest that's a possibility. Until I find more big rocks.
In one of your recent videos you mentioned having fiber internet now. Did you release a video about the install? I must have missed it if you did. Really nice new property
No I didn't because it was done it quick stages by someone else.
2 chains and 2 binders is acceptable for that set up. 🤘
I think so too. Never been pulled or questioned.
Already Andrew. Are you ready for some information number one? Zoja might be the best choice for your new property. Second, they do make a flail attachment that you can attach to a 0 turn mower. Third, they do make a pull behind Gannon that will adjust On the fly.. And you can Toe it. behind your Side by side. I hope this helps.
Some of the hydraulic gannons well also work with a laser leveling system
I showed a flail mower on my zero turn a while back, it works awesome!
💪💪
looking good Andrew will you be able for any solar at this build as well ?
That's the plan
I'm thinking St Augustin grass does well in the shade down here.. it has runners, and tends to cover nicely...
Thanks for the suggestion
Any chance for a boat ramp build in the future? Seems like a useful thing to have if the river is big enough to support your boat. I don’t know about permits for things like that though. I’m sure there’s some legal mumbo jumbo that you would have to wade through.
There's already one in the neighborhood we have access to. Rules won't allow us to put one on the property.
Y'all like that stump grinder? Been kicking around getting one and the baumalight is more expensive than the mechmax. How did you make your decision? Thanks bro
I'm sponsored by them, so I'm going to be upfront about that. With that said, their build quality on three pieces of equipment I have of theirs is awesome. I think they make very well built equipment for the typical homeowner. The current stump grinder I'm running is small and not even available to the public yet. It works awesome and I can't even imagine how well their 24 inch version works (next version up available to the public). I can honestly say thus far, I wouldn't hesitate to buy their equipment.
@TKCL thank you, enjoying your channel
I'd suggest doing some tests with different grass types, especially in the shade. I use poa supina which is the most shade tolerant grass species available, but the climate is a bit cooler here, It grows in a 90% shaded garden surrounded by trees. If it grows there you could get it in a 5% mix with some other grasses which may do better in the heat / sunny areas to give you good coverage. The downside is the price :/
Thank you for the suggestions!
Looking nice. Just curious. Are you gonna slope the land down toward the water for drainage or would you do french drain? Or neither?
We can't, super strict rules.
Get a bulldozer to flatten out the land a little
Andrew. You probably have but look into a Ventrac. Pricy but.very adaptable
What kind of snakes do you have down there Andrew
More than I can list, a lot!
You should be wrapping your chains around the round barrel and hook the chain to itself. The rub rail isn't designed to secure to it's designed to protect your chains and straps from rubbing and failing.
Thanks! Sadly there's only one or two round pipe areas, that does not leave much attachment points.
Do they make " brush " blades for a zero turn mower?
Not that I am aware of
@@TKCL someone needs to. Lol. My Dad thinks his zero turn is a brush hog. 🤣
D.O.T. regulations require by law that all chains and strap hooks be behind the rub rail.
And hooked in a manner that if the chain or strap break the hook will remain hooked and not fall onto the road way.
I don't see how that's possible (unless hooking a weak stake pocket). You can't be behind the rail and hooked in a way so that it can't fall off 🤔. You must be hooked AND or looped OVER the rail in order for gravity to hold the hook down. I'm tempted to stop when I see a trooper to get the official word. The rub rail is mighty tempting as a hook point.
@@TKCL if the strap or chain is behind the rub rail and you come over the rail to hook like you did the hook can not fall off onto the roadway but the strap itself is protected behind the rail
@@TKCL a chain on the other hand can all be kept behind the rub rail by dropping it behind the rail going under a stake pocket and back up and hooking onto the stake pocket.
Retired truck driver hauling heavy and oversized loads for the military and energy industry.
D.O.T. officers all comprehend the rules differently.
So it depends on which officer pulls you over and checks you, you might have 20 or more say great job, but then you get that one that is having a bad day look out.
Doesn't matter what the law says he's right and your wrong.
@@TKCL I would suggest if you go by a truck stop, stop and get you a copy of the D.O.T. regulations book they are not expensive the one you want is green in color and check the index for proper load securement
And weight and break points on chains and straps.
Hope this helps.
I know it can be confusing but look at who's regulating it.!!!!!
God Bless.
@@dailylife6432 that does help, I'd love to have that resource. Thanks and God bless!
It looks great now....but if like my property...in a few weeks it will be back...but eventually youll get it knocked dwn... its like a jungle out there...
Andrew were did you get your pole barn kit and what are the specifics. I’m looking at putting a pole barn in south Florida and want it to still be standing.
I got 3 pole barns from Backwoods Buildings in Chipley Florida. I absolutely recommended them and have sent hundreds of people their way. They also ship anywhere, mention you heard about them on our channel (they usually offer a discount). They don't pay me commission for sales or anything like that, but they have been awesome to deal with.
What barn and specifics are you wanting? I've built my house out of one and built two more for equipment.
@@TKCL post size depth in ground, who made the kit. Looking to buy reputable product not Chinese crap. Being told 8x8 post with 3/16 trusses.
@@mt-kp2tb Backwoods has an engineer on staff and can build anything you want. 2 out of my 3 barns I requested 2 inch by 2 inch 3/16 angle iron trusses. You can do 6x6 or 8x8 posts. They also offer salt water rated posts far higher treated than the big box store junk.
@@mt-kp2tb their plans will specify depth, amount of concrete, hole size ect. Mine are rated for up to 145 mph winds. Depends on how you design it.
Hey Andrew, don’t know if there’s an exact law about it but small things like that. I’ve always only used two binders have a chain go from one side to the other side and use a binder
Any idea on river depth along the property and are alligators a concern with the dog going in and out...or people swimming once you have it accessible?
Yes, yes and yes! We've already ran a boat and sounder in front of the property. Depth averages 10 ft which is awesome on and extremely shallow river. That equals a deep catfish hole that will always have water. There are definitely alligators in any decent body of water in Florida, that's life. I'll for sure be swimming 8n this river, not my first time.
hey man.. i know solis is a sub brand of yanmar.. but does it have yanmar engine or are they subbing it out from a korean company?
oops nevermind. just looked it up. Mitsubishi makes the engines. better than some of those off brand korean companies thats for sure
Yanmar has a 30 percent stake in Solis and that's a good thing. As you mentioned, this particular tractor has a Mitsubishi in it, zero issues after almost 100 hours.
Looked better before😂
only problem with amazon is the product specs are highly questionable as one seller tries to make their stuff more marketable than other sellers by "inflating" (like our politicians always do) the numbers. That 5000 lb rating would be suspect to me unless its verified by a us rating agency!
We need project farm to test them for us! Actually, I'm going to to suggest to him to make a video of that.
Think I missed the truck transformation ….. could have sworn it use to be white..,,
It was, finally got rid of my 23 year old white truck for a 2015 due to all the towing expected of a truck here lately.
@@TKCL Figured you had to upgrade soon . You’re doing good !!
You really should be wearing snake boots when you work in areas like that. You've got rattlers and cotton mouths to worry about.
We sure do
D.O.T. regs require four points of contact when chaining equipment and any attachments must be chains or strapped as well.
Most of us use one chain on the front and one on the rear but use four binders on each corner and a chain or strap on the attachments, regardless of its on the front or rear it has to be secured.
Hope this helps.
Only if the equipment is over 10,000lbs, DOT reg CFR 393.130 specifies this.
Only good grass for that area is bahaya or centipede
Love centipede, but it's very picky!
@@TKCL true.