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- In this video I do a second test with the RK by King Kutter 7' Dual Edge Land Grader on a hard packed driveway. I had it on the RK 55 Tractor with loader. We are still waiting for spring to arrive and at least got a little done today taking care of the chickens and the deer feeder as well as some seat time on the tractor.
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This is a really good series. Enjoy seeing the difference in these implements. Thanks Mike and RK!
Just pulled the trigger on a land pride GS1548 land plane. I run a small tractor service company (A Guy With A Tractor) and driveways is one of my most common job. After I broke the main pin on my 60” rear blade I decided on one of these. I picked it up Thursday and went straight to a job and omg I wish I would of had one of these the whole time I have been doing driveways. It easily cuts the amount of time needed to make it smooth in half. I have grown up using a rear blade only for the driveways. Also here in Georgia we call it “crush-n-run” too. It’s the best for these mountain driveways.
😂😂😂 Morgan you are so right🔥 we live in Atlanta Georgia and the last three days& nights we have been burning are wood burning stove! Love your energy, land and video’s. Peace!
Hey just going back to these old videos since you are taking a few days off. You did some great work here.
Hey Mike! I’ve been watching your videos for quite a while. Just noticed this one is 5yrs old. It popped into my TH-cam feed due to me searching for homemade boxblades… as per some of your most recent videos….a lot has changed around your place in the past 5 years. Good to see such progress!
Waiting for Spring here in Northern Ireland, love your vids there Morgan's, Thankyou.
Really enjoying these driveway care videos. Great job with the explanations of stone types. Look forward to part 3.
Mike, be glad you get spring... Here in the Rockies we go from Winter right into summer about the first of June. Winter is back about the first part of September or October at the latest... Make hay while the sun shines! Love the channel. Press on!
Can’t wait to see how the box blade stacks up against the land plane as a box scraper is my main go to. Having said that now I feel inspired to go out and turn over a few layers on my own driveway. Thumbs up as always
Thanks for the driveway rock recommendation. It will come in handy this summer.
Hey Mike I like the job it does on modified! Good job.have a great day
Really like the plane better than the blade. It works the sides nice. Have a good one, be safe.
Great video. I am pretty much convinced to get a land plane.
Sweet, I’ll be looking forward to that! Keep up the great videos
Up here in Quebec it is -7 c. We had 2 snow storms over the last few days that left us with 10 inches of wet heavy snow. Looking forward to warmer weather! Just purchased a 7' box scraper for my kioti and just waiting for the ground to dry up so l can put it to use. Love your videos so keep them coming!
Mike we call it 1 inch with minus in Missouri, more snow this week looks like ti might get better later in the week. Great video. Here we start with a 2 inch and then dress it with a 1 inch clean. Hills here just wash 1 inch by itself.
I love my land plane my plane is a plane ride got a good deal on a used one! It has the rippers in the front I thought I was going to need them but haven't yet! It's a beast without them! Loving the l4060! That cab makes all the difference with weather like we are getting!
20 deg F, sunny and no wind. Another beautiful January day in Upstate NY.
Hi from Allen from New Brunswick Canada. Thank you for the video
Big difference, when ya have right material to work with.👍🏼
I have been using a blade and rake to maintain a 1/2 mile driveway for over 25 years. But watching your very helpful and informative videos (Box Blade, Grading Scraper, etc), I got the bug for an upgrade. I decided to go with a 72” Kioti Grading Scraper w/scarifiers over a box blade. After using it for only a few days, I am pleased with the results. I have a hydraulic top link so I’m able to play around with different position, starting with level front to back, side to side. I find there are occasions when I want both blades in contract with the drive and other times (usually when wet) when it works better with the back blade slightly higher. Still experimenting, however. As a final touch, I run a rake over the drive for that perfect finished look.
Great job well done!! 👊
Great content. We checked out the RK tractors based on your content. I know you are with Kubota now but we really like the RK as well. Thanks
It's 1:00 pm EST right now sunny @37deg. in Coastal New Hampshire. It's not raining or snowing.....I'll take it!! I am so glad you made a video of using the land plane on your driveway! What a difference! Our driveway is about 30 years plus and hasn't really needed much until this year. It originally was surfaced with processed gravel and 3/4 crusher run mixed it setup like pavement!!! I thought that it was going to need a paving roller to really compact it, but a small dozer was all that was needed. I have been criticized many times for not blacktopping it, but I want to have a surface I can dig up for running underground electric, water lines, and drainage as needed, cutting into expensive pavement...it never looks right or is perfectly smooth after that. Oh yeah, it was way too expensive. Thanks, Mike for this demo type of video it keeps it real!
Much better video. I wondered about the last video and all that fresh rock. That stuff was going everywhere. Like you just said, ,marbles.
Nice comparison Mike... I have a mile long, mostly gravel drive with hills and valleys... I have been fighting it for four years, as the previous owners didn't take care of it properly. It has become my part time job, though unpaid..... I found that a layer of 1-2" followed by the crusher works well, as our crusher is 3/4 minus. I have a smaller tractor and struggle a bit with it, but I love the box blade. I would like to have a land plane for the finish work, but I am not sure it's worth the cost and trouble. I just need to get better with the box.... and get a larger tractor.
Chicken Cam with music is outstanding!
That land plane does a very nice job
Great video series. I will be creating a driveway about 400 ft long sometime this year. This will be helpful. BTW, the turnbuckle locknut wasn't tight enough. It kept rotating as you planed.
Love the chicks , Mike love your place .
Thanks Leo
Mike got snow over night here in il. trees are white & cold monday to day but wed they say we will be in the 60 to 70 ! we need to go get some feed at RK too ! but the Grader looks like it works nice ! Have a great week ! Kioti Curt :-)
I would always grade up tracks like yours when they are damp so that the dust and fines don't blow away. That land plane works well though 👍
Great lookin Hens.
You have the smoothest gravel drive east of the Mississippi!!
Hey Mike...much better video of the capabilities of the Land Plane. WOrked exactly how its supposed to! Grreat job
Great video as always. I don’t see these as promotional or commercializing for RK. You’re fortunate to have come across a great opportunity and are sharing different uses for all the different available attachments. Keep the library growing my friend. Never heard of a land plane until I saw your video. Now I know. Keep up the awesome job!!!
Eye opener on what the land plane can do. I really thought it would just skip over that packed limestone.
Boy you can really tell the difference between your driveway and the other Lane ,,on your driveway the plane was bouncing around cause your drive is so hard and compacted like concrete,, where the Lane was so loose a d full of stone it didn’t bounce around at all,,,almost like using it on dirt, because all the excess stone like you had said.. mine is asphalt and i put down a foot and a half of “Red Dog” they call it here in central PA ,, comes from the mines i believe,, and road on that for 2 years the put asphalt on top of that ,, was great for about 20 years then this season i have already noticed some decent size cracks in asphalt that will need patched with tar so they don’t get any bigger.. great video bud thanks again..
Unfortunately we have the same weather here in Western New York, l got the boat out of storage Saturday and started cleaning it up and of course it started to snow.
Hi Mike, really enjoying your vids, I'm not far from you, grove city, pa.... maybe some time we can meet up!
New subscriber, love the videos. I need you out here in Missouri!
Jesse Brown, Thanks for coming aboard
Noticed the nut on the toplink loosening. That allowed the turnbuckle on the toplink to loosen. It's apparent in the video. That will change the angle of the land plane as you work.
I'd like to hear you discuss the land plane's design and how it is adjusted to the three point hitch. It looked like you basically got it as level side-to-side and front-to-rear as possible in the first video.
Around here, crusher run is all 3/4 down to dust, which is great on flat surfaces, but the 1-1/2 would be better on hills where the larger stones would prevent washing a little better.
These look like river rock (we call round rocks in Italia) . Like you said, limestone crushed in a rock crusher. The cut edges lock. The lime dust blocks it all together. You might be better off hauling some if that useless round rock away.
Now you make the point about the loose stone vs. 1 1/2" to dust, the difference in the finish is quite obvious. Another point is that with loose stone going to the side, if you get your wheels in there it is difficult to drive out of, especially when cornering while avoiding an oncoming vehicle. I hope the local property owners appreciate your guidance and continued assistance.
What type of fabric are you suggesting for geotech? I have used different types for seawall soil retention.
I notice your daughter's RX drive in, they are XV here in Aus.
Yet another good show, Thanks Mike.
It looks like you could extent the top stabilizer a couple turns to lower your back blade and you might want to raise the left side a bit to help maintain a crown on the driveway. With regular grading, it should pack in hard and smooth.
HI MIKE. GREAT JOB. Suggestion, Level the land plane front to back and it will work a lot better. your using the front blade only the way you have it set. works, but more passes are needed to get end result. I have a 1/2 mile driveway that climes over 100' i get wash boarding because of the climb. land plane dresses that up in about 30 minutes. Great job.
Dan Rea Next
Nice job, Mike. When you use the plane, try taking it to the edge and bring the shale back in to the center, but you have to turn it around. When you do, you’ll find the sides of the plane do a nice job finishing the edges, too. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Jim
Really need to adjust the 3rd link to force back blade to have an even cut with the front blade as well, works far better that way.
Going to add 3/4 minus at our place in Oregon.
Hey pard you need to put the back down a little and let the back blade cut plus the back angle iron will level too.
Mike…you know to go with the AASHTO gradations. It's standardized and used by all states. Plus it takes colloquial terms out of the mix! Make sure to get a cert when that stone is delivered!
Good info Marty
I get crusher run from the concrete plant that is made from used concrete the same way the quarry does with stone and it is WAY BETTER! It's very dusty when dry but it's alot cheaper too, $5-$8 per ton (haul it myself) packed it in with my tractor trailer and it's like concrete.
Your land plan has not been working (from the video) the same as others I've seen on TH-cam. I think I finally figured it out. In video #2 of the 3 part series you said the cutting edges are also adjustable. They look like they are set about 3/4"-1" below the sides. I think the key to the land plane is the sides need to act as skids and the cutting edges should be set flush or at most a hair (maybe 1/8"-1/4") below the skid level. Just a thought as I'm no expert.
It seems to me like that thing is meant to be used on the right side of the road, as it angles to the left to throw gravel toward the middle, crown of the road. I have never used one either so I don't know. I still just use a front loader and a box blade for my 200 yd long driveway.
In my area It used to be known as crusher run but some engineer type changed it to stone dust
In construction in MO we called it inch minus.
If you can get some recycled asphalt the stuff they grind off the road before they repave them put it down on a hot summer day and roll it or drive over it it will harden up almost like pavement but you can regrade it when you have to. Some places almost give it away, Especially if you close to a major paving project..👍🏻
Mark Pontes, heard that works well
I wish I could find someone selling that cheap here. New Viewer. It’s nice to see good country folks helping those of us out here who may need to choose one implement and need the info to help us choose the right tool for our needs.
We call it 3/4" roadmix here in Montana
In KY I think we call the gravel (57`s)
New to your channel. Just subscribed. Really like your videos.
Thanks Natalie, happy you made it here. What part of the world are you from?
Just outside of Orlando. 3 exits down from Disney. So basically I live at the gates of hell! You have beautiful country up there. Hopefully I can move north in the next 18 to 24 months. Wish me luck!
in South Africa "crusher run" is graded in sizes like 13mm or 19mm, the agrigate you described is called G5 here... 00-50mm lol funny how it cant be a standard the world over.
Most manufactures refer to these as Grading Scrapers and have adjustable scarifiers for working the soil when needed. I wouldn't consider buying one without scarifiers.
when using the land plane do you lower the 3 point to its lowest setting
It looks like the land plane is running a bit nose low, what effect does changing that angle make? Also, have you noticed if moving faster or slower makes a difference in how the land plane performs? Thanks!
As in your 10 things learned video - you have developed a fondness for the landplane (and discussed =/- vs box blade) - I am curious if you have any experience with the TR3 rake (3 versions). Would luv to hear what you might have to say about them.
Hey Mike, I noticed that you don't use a 3 point quick attach. I've been using one for years, and it sure makes life easier. Any reason you don't use one?
Hi Mike, have you tried using your rock/landscape rake on the driveway? It can really help pull the extra gravel up from the sides and distributes it very well. I'd call it your fourth option.
I use my rake on the gravel road that goes up the hill to our cabin for just that reason. Not to mention there's a lot of natural large rocks (3"-4") that heave out of the ground every year (although I'm beginning to believe rocks are the number one crop here) and the rake is the only attachment I have that handles them well without violently jumping over them. The box blade does it all the time and dumps half the load its carrying every time it jumps a large rock. Major PITA.
Not yet but I will
Every time I use my land plane the gravel that spills over the rear blade lays down rippled. Have you experienced this? I can get a much smoother result with my box scraper. I really want to love the Land Plane but I’m just not there.
Would this work well for leveling dirt in preparation for seeding a yard?
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MN still has not recorded a lake with ice off yet 4/8/18.
Do you do all the snowplowing for that private driveway?
Larry Kluck, no they have someone do it for them
Mike, in building your driveway, did you remove top soil before placing the geo fiber and crusher run stone? Did you use churt in the foundation? Thanks. I need to build a road.
David B. Beasley, yes definitely remove the top soil, grade to drain, culverts of necessary, then geo textile, base rock and top coat
Hi Mike the way your plainer is bouncing doesn’t cause you a lot of rumble bumps
3 years later - still happy with your King Kutter?
Mike a couple questions for you. Are you applying down pressure with the top link? Or are you using some sort of float? Second question, at the end of your trial time, are you going to have the option of keeping the Yanmar and all the attachments? Just wondering how it is doing compared to the other tractor?
Mr. Morgan, I know its been a while since you have made this video, but I'm wondering how you like your land plane. I'm looking at buying a 7' but by a different manufacture, it has rippers in the front and hydraulics to be able to tilt it from the seat. having used yours now for a while, would you use and or add those options to yours? My total cost would be 2300.00 plus delivery
I noticed that you flat graded the driveway. I find if you put a little crown in the driveway, water gets off the drive better. Try it!
I just gotta wonder why RK didn't throw in some quick hitches for those tractors. They sent you everything else. That much swapping equipment out it would be time and back saver.
They call it three quarters minus here in Washington state
From Wash state -- I really like how it performs. Do you let all the weight ride on the skids, or do you support it partially with the 3 pt hitch?
Well I only used it twice, in the real loose gravel on the first road I kept weight off and had to keep adjusting, on the very hard packed road just drop and go
Ya know your road building materials. Was the geotextile you used similar to a Mirafi 140N?
Where is your 'quick connect' for all these implements?
Steve Miller, Didn't use Mirafi (that's the good stuff and $$$) I used another type thats not had heavy. I have used Mirafi though at work building roads and it's very good
at 10:40 mark, what is fluid spraying from tractor ???
Hey Mike enjoy you videos, What would you recommend to make trails for my atv’s on my property, I have 7 acres to work with . Mainly for my grand kids to just ride through the woods
Actually Jim as soon as it dries up that is exactly what I need to do is build more trails, I will be doing a couple videos on that
Mike the resolution is so good on your camera I thought Big Red was looking at me eye to eye. That land plane is slick. I’m curious to know why you don’t take it all the way out to the outside edges to pull more gravel back into the roadbed. Are you creating a slight crown or making the driveway completely level?
Its all pitched slightly to the one side (the side where I want the water to go)
Outdoors With The Morgans i have used a lane plane. I too pitch it and use it in opposite directions coming up and down the driveway with it pitched low to the ditches and high to the middle (crown) of the drive.
Mike
Do you worry about Acidosis with your deer and the winter corn?
Just asking, not inferring!
It’s a concern for us in my area and can cause damage to the “herd”.
Very good videos and as a new owner of several acres, I appreciate the good info.
We are in the process of building a 350 yard drive and I am using almost the same method you used in constructing your road.
Thanks and keep the good videos coming!
I assume this is similar to all the problems cows have digesting so much corn. When designed for Grass and Forbs...
We have never seen signs of that problem around here. I think (but not positive) that its because deer around here get corn almost year round. The farmers don't harvest till late fall, myself and others feed spring, summer and winter. I think what can happen though is in areas where there are no farms, and nobody feeds then all the sudden someone dumps a ton of corn for the deer they can get sick because they aren't used to it.
Real nice job! no windrows looks awesome mike! What do you plan on packing the top with
Crusher Run! 1.5" down to dust
The chickens and deer feeder were a great intro. Love your vid’s. I have a question, Mike: “Please educate me as to why you reverse your tractor instead of turning around and running the opposite direction? Aren’t you wasting gas and increasing your workload?” ...I’m sure you have a logical explanation.
In that case I wanted to pull excess material all to one spot then I scooped it up with bucket and put it on a soft spot on the road going to my firewood area
with all the implements you've got, have you considered using a quick hitch?
Yes, I will be soon
Landplanes are prone to skipping on hard pack which i noticed yours did so hope it you got that worked out cause otherwise its a washboard effect
Once you make a few passes it doesn't do that anymore
I've used a blade before but nether a land plane or a box blade. What would you recommend for a gravel driveway for a first time buyer?
Ronald Lupardus, I think if your driveway is in pretty good shape and just needs touches up once in a while a blade or land plane. (Blade of you have a lot of ditches to maintain) if your driveway is really rough often box blade
Thank you. I thought the box blade maybe a bit much So i will definitely be purchasing a back blade.
You didn’t get the word......no Spring in Pa this year....straight from Winter to Summer this weekend 😳
Living The Dream, I think k you are correct
Good video the only problem I see is it looks like you took all the crown out of the drive if you’re not careful it will start washing
Its all pitched to one side, the side where I want the water to go, also I will be putting some crusher run on it soon. First stone in over 20 years
Ok cool keep the videos coming
You know the term "big boys toys" applies directly to you you have waaay to many how about sending some north of the border and ill try them out for you lmao im old and retired need something to do
Yeah you probably right at swimming pools nice butt you could also just put a barn up to
I'm no expert but seems like your top bar should have been longer to allow both blades to work. The rear blade seemed to do little or no scraping
So in your opinion box blade or land plane? From looking at what you did you could do that with a box blade but you definitely couldn’t make that land plane work as a box blade. Are you allowed to give your true opinion?
Looked like a smooth driveway either way. Good job sir
Hah Hah, I can say or do whatever I want. I haven't done the video on box blade yet but have used them for years and it is my favorite. However it seems to be a little easier to get a really smooth finish with the land plane but all in all the box is more versatile. Make sense?
How well would this work on a road with small sealed do you think?
Mc Luvineer, small sealed?
I have a logging road with crushed run on it. It has small sealed on the way down to divert water. Not sure how that would handle the sealed. The road is pretty steep so I need them there.
3:18 is a hell of a long intro. Then 7:18 til the meat and potatoes
Will you crown it? ... or is that not necessary?
I am going to be putting some stone on it, Crusher run, I haven't had to in 20 years, I won't really crown this section, its short a just pitched a little to the side I want the water to go