Throw out a helpful tip for you: The blades on the landplane are slanted to one side. If you stay on the right side of the road (from your perspective in the cab) and work back and forth, you'll slowly (very slowly) build up a crown on the road. This will help the driveway shed water into the ditches. Otherwise, good work. That branson seems like an amply capable machine.
Gooooooo Brutus! Diesel creek was talking about your channel, i told him im already a big fan. You know I love your channel and think you are a good guy.
Awesome video I've had a hydraulic top link for about a year now. I don't know how I lived without it either. Top link adjustment on the fly. I love it.
Hank, nice video. Yes land planes are nicer than box blades. Luckily my dealer recommended the land plane when I purchased my tractor and I had it in my package instead of the standard box blade. I know that you worked that gravel pile for the video. I usually get my gravel man to spread it when he delivers it. He doesn't charge any extra to do that and he is quite good at it. I then just take the land plane over it a couple of times to dress it up and make it a little more even. Of course I do also prep it with the land plane before he comes with the gravel. Life is good, may God bless!
You’re just showing off with that hydraulic top link! 😆 I have a box blade & a land plane. My land plane doesn’t have scarifiers, so I rip up the bad sections with the box first, use my tilt angle blade to bring the rock to the center, then switch over to the land plane put the finishing touches.
A great video on how to get a dirt drive done . I will use a box blade to do a dirt drive way . Keep up the hard work be safe .👷♂️👷♂️👷♂️👷♂️👷♂️👷♂️👷♂️
Move that Galion there and pull the edges in. Then you can put the clean stone down and it'll hold. 3/4 stone is perfect for drains unless you need oversize for a really rough place. Thanks, Hank and GBWYall!
@@HamiltonvilleFarm I dearly love to work roads but you got to get the sides where water will leave the road itself OR like you're fixing to do, slope the troad to a set point and put a turnout in it to get rid of the water. Remember, the longer water runs downhill the more damage it'll do and you'll have to routes in the toad where your wheels roll. THERE's where that plane will shine; knocking down the middle into the routes. GBWYou!
That looks so much easier. All I had was a blade and we had 1/2 mile lane going back to our house that would have made it alot easier. We get the ruts as well. And even had a hill.ao a hard rain would wash it out. I had it taken down and big rock put in abd packed down then the crushed rock. But still have to maintain it.
Wow! To be Honest I've never used a land plane and this is the first time I've seen one in action. Very impressive Hank. Very smooth. So would you use this to clear overgrown vegetation or is this mainly for driveways? Thanks Mark.
I am building a land plane right now for my skid steer. curious how far the blades extend below the the side rails?? are they adjustable for depth of the blade
Can the blades be adjusted to be even with the bottom of the shoes? Is it possible to have blades on the front and back of each arm at the same time? In other words, 4 blades.
HAY HANK... What's the difference between the land plain an the box blade? Which one is best for what particular job? There's plenty of roads to fix at the cabin. After your done should you pack it down? THANX HANK... STAY COOL AN KEEP PUSHIN ON BROTHER PEACE
Good job Hank on the drive way. Why don't you try some crusher run with stone dust in it. Spread it just like you did water down, let it dry makes a good solid surface.
Millings is the absolute best material you can put on your driveway if you're not going with pavement or concrete. I actually prefer millings over pavement. I have installed several driveways with asphalt millings and it's not even comparable to crush or gravel. Gravel is great for a good solid base but I would never ever go back to gravel as a top coat finish after seeing all the benefits of asphalt millings. Benefits: 1.cost for material is less $9.5-11.5 per ton (in the middle Tennessee area) 2. Dust (almost dust free after it bonds together) 3. Wear (doesn't grind away every time you drive on it) 4. Quiet (much quieter than gravel) 5. Packs. (It will literally melt and bond back to asphalt over time doesn't berm like gravel does) 6. Maintenance. When applied correctly (good drainage)the maintenance is basically none. No more Grading, or adding material. 7. Smooth. The surface is smooth and flat like pavement. 8. Appearance. Beautiful driveway that looks like a paved drive. 9 Grass. Grass does not grow up the middle like gravel drives applied thick enough. 10. Water repellent. Water sheds off and doesn't soak in like it does with gravel 11. Snow. Millings will heat up because it's black and snow melts faster. Just my .02 worth
A box blade can do more than just leveling, whereas a land plane only does leveling, so it depends on what you want to do... If you only ever expect to do driveways, then get the land plane, but if you want to also be able to do other things, and still be able to do a OK job leveling driveways, get the box blade..
Hey mr thank on my 4540 mahindra tractor my loder bucket want go down I was seen if u ever had this problem I checked all of my hydraulic fittings everything looks good unless I'm looking over something lol but your help would be really good
Won't go down? Hmmm. I never heard about not going down, only about not going up. When you checked the lines, did you physically check to see if they were connected...like no kidding tug on them at the quick connects? Sometimes they "look" connected but they really are not. Try that. Good luck
Why the heck couldn't you be my neighbor 😂 I got about a week worth of work I need done with a tractor like that 😂 one day I'll get health back and get it done or I'll not have to worry about anymore great video brother God bless you and your family
It may. I guess it depends on how hard it’s packed. 🤷🏻♂️ if you go the landplane route, get it scarfiers to bust up the hard stuff (if indeed it’s a hard base)
I just purchased a landplane and am waiting for it to arrive. Watching other use theirs, rather than go in one direction for the entire width, wouldn't it create a crown if you went in opposite direction for each side? Then the water would run off the sides.
@@HamiltonvilleFarm thanks man I'm new at this just picked up a KIOTI DK4710 SE CAB WEW..ALOT TO SAY BUT IM IN LOVE WITH IT YOUR VIDEOS ARE REALLY HELPING ME OUT MAN..
@@HamiltonvilleFarm How bout Cha..Ardian here hey man just letting you know that I went out and got me a Quick Hitch we want same where it came from... HF....BUt she fits good and no more than im doing should hold up so thanks. Mallards Mini Herdford Farm..
I love it. Got 69 hours on it now. It's a solid tractor. Zero issues with it. I've got more videos of it in action if you care to take a look on the channel. 👍
I hate using a 3pt box blade for grading ive never used a land plane but ive seen plenty of them in use and wow i don't ever want to use a box blade for grading again lol
Yeah,it's funny you should say that, because we had a trip planned back in May, I think it was, but Corona shut everything down and we haven't rescheduled it. But soon I hope. Thanks for watching Bob👍
Hamiltonville Farm if you have a ditch on each side of your driveway, you what a crown in the middle of the driveway. That way water runs from the center of the drive into the ditches. It does not take much rise to shed water.
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Love driveway repair with land planes, box blades, or rakes! Great video, Liked, Shared, Subscribed!
Throw out a helpful tip for you: The blades on the landplane are slanted to one side. If you stay on the right side of the road (from your perspective in the cab) and work back and forth, you'll slowly (very slowly) build up a crown on the road. This will help the driveway shed water into the ditches. Otherwise, good work. That branson seems like an amply capable machine.
Thanks for watching 👍
Gooooooo Brutus! Diesel creek was talking about your channel, i told him im already a big fan. You know I love your channel and think you are a good guy.
Thanks Russ. I appreciate it. I like Matt over at Diesel Creek . He's a cool cat👍
Landplane drop and go baby, I love the one I have. Box blade collecting rust LOL
Tractor Therapy is THE BEST!
Yes sir👍
Love the land plane!
Worked at a grain elevator and had one of them. Different brand but same thing. Loved it. Worked great!
Right on David!
Man that Branson with the Homestead implements does some serious freakin work! Very impressed!
Thanks 👍
Great work on the driveway Hank. I like the idea of diverting the water. That should help the driveway last. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching Steve👍
💥 That homestead implement landplane is made better than any other I’ve seen. Extremely rugged!
*Keep on tractoring!*
Thanks John. I appreciate you watching!
Nice job Hank! The plane does a good job! Have a good weekend!
Thanks, you too!
Awesome video I've had a hydraulic top link for about a year now. I don't know how I lived without it either. Top link adjustment on the fly. I love it.
Yeah man it's great
I love that implement, especially the ram on the third arm! That’s cool
Right on!
Brilliant work and thank for the awesome content and stay safe and hope you all are staying healthy
Yes sir👍 you too buddy
Hamiltonville Farm Thank you friend 👍
I love it when a good plan comes together keep up the good work
Right on. Thanks for watching 👍
Nice video. I've been really impressed with those homestead implements!
Thanks Brandell 👍
Good job Hank. I like the land plane, it does a fantastic job.
Thanks Steve. Super easy for sure.
Hank, nice video. Yes land planes are nicer than box blades. Luckily my dealer recommended the land plane when I purchased my tractor and I had it in my package instead of the standard box blade. I know that you worked that gravel pile for the video. I usually get my gravel man to spread it when he delivers it. He doesn't charge any extra to do that and he is quite good at it. I then just take the land plane over it a couple of times to dress it up and make it a little more even. Of course I do also prep it with the land plane before he comes with the gravel. Life is good, may God bless!
Thanks Garry. I appreciate it
You’ll get better as time goes brother! Looks great and that’s a great setup you have!
Thanks Kirk!
Diesel Creek is one of my favs and suggested i watch. Great video Sir 👏
Thanks for watching. I appreciate it 👍
You’re just showing off with that hydraulic top link! 😆 I have a box blade & a land plane. My land plane doesn’t have scarifiers, so I rip up the bad sections with the box first, use my tilt angle blade to bring the rock to the center, then switch over to the land plane put the finishing touches.
Man it is nice!
Hamiltonville Farm just came in from tractor therapy, started lightning & thundering up here in Midland NC - had to call it! ⚡️
That was satisfying watching that stone getting levelled. Nice job.
It is oddly satisfying isn't it?
That implement done a great job with your driveway 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching Scott . I appreciate it. It did wonderful 👍
Great content!
Happy Friday Hank !
Boy that land plane does a great job on a drive way ! I got to get one
Enjoyed the video buddy have a good weekend 👍🏻
Thanks Nick. Have a good one brother!
Nice work Hank. I agree with the top link. Way better than turnbuckle and you make adjustments on the fly. Should be standard equipment.
That would be awesome for it to be standard👍
Tractor therapy is exactly what it is. I get stressed, I head for my backhoe or my 8N and work around the property for a while. Works every time. :)
Yes sir. And your place is awesome 👍
@@HamiltonvilleFarm pole barn plans turned in. It will be nice to have a place to work on stuff and make stuff. :)
Great job Hank! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ripper teeth on the land plane are the way too go 👍 Being wider than the tractor is also a big advantage . Good job buddy 👍
Yeah for sure. Thanks Stephen
I went to the auction yard today and used a crescent wrench to take apart a tiller I had won so it would fit in the Explorer. Happy Friday!
Yes!!! That's awesome Chris 👍😀
Job well done! 🚜😎 Hopefully that rain water can be diverted so it won't wash it out anymore.
I think we are on the right track!
A great video on how to get a dirt drive done . I will use a box blade to do a dirt drive way . Keep up the hard work be safe .👷♂️👷♂️👷♂️👷♂️👷♂️👷♂️👷♂️
Thanks Frank. I appreciate it 👍
Hey Hank love the Videos. That land plain is awesome.
Thanks Dwayne. I appreciate it. I'm loving it so far👍
I look forward to the videos everyday. Have a good weekend
Awesome tool
Thanks 👍
Following up on a recommendation from Matt at Diesel Creek...looking forward to more great content
Welcome Matt. Hope you enjoy the channel!
new from UK to your channel watched some great videos keep up to good work
Cheers Michael. Thanks for the support 👍
Awesome video
Thanks!
Diesel Creek gave you all a good shout out. I have been subscribed for a long time. Love the channel. I Really like Matt channel as well.
Thanks Gary. Matt is a class act!
I need one of those land planes big time.
Yes sir👍
Diesel Creek sent me, good video
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Looks nice. I just may have to check out a landplane
They are nice to have
Howboutcha buddy. That saves a lot of raking and wheelbarrow work! Pleased the Hurricane missed ya guys.
Right on. Yeah we missed the bad weather 👍 Thanks for the comment!
Move that Galion there and pull the edges in. Then you can put the clean stone down and it'll hold. 3/4 stone is perfect for drains unless you need oversize for a really rough place. Thanks, Hank and GBWYall!
LOL! Yeah man!!!!
@@HamiltonvilleFarm I dearly love to work roads but you got to get the sides where water will leave the road itself OR like you're fixing to do, slope the troad to a set point and put a turnout in it to get rid of the water. Remember, the longer water runs downhill the more damage it'll do and you'll have to routes in the toad where your wheels roll. THERE's where that plane will shine; knocking down the middle into the routes. GBWYou!
Diesel therapy is what it is!!
Yes sir👍
Here from Diesel Creek. Your content seems great. Subscribed.
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Driveway looking good. Diesel Creek says Hi!
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Nice set up. That’ll do some work.
and I happen to be looking at my dashboard when your comment popped up, so you get a reply in two seconds!
Matt at Diesel Creek highly recommended you looking forward to watching more videos
Thanks for stopping by Frank. I hope you enjoy the channel.
I watch Diesel Creek as well but I had been watching Hamiltonville before he recommended. Keep up the good work.
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Great lil vid bud godbless
Thanks for watching!
Never used a land plane but would love to try one on my driveway.
Adam, they are legit. Super easy to work with👍
Awesome video. I use my tractor as therapy also. Have a good one Hank can't wait to see what's next. 🚜😀
Your driveway looks really good Hank. I sure could use some help with my driveway. Lol.
Headed over!
@@HamiltonvilleFarm LOL!!!
That looks so much easier. All I had was a blade and we had 1/2 mile lane going back to our house that would have made it alot easier. We get the ruts as well. And even had a hill.ao a hard rain would wash it out. I had it taken down and big rock put in abd packed down then the crushed rock. But still have to maintain it.
yeah this makes it a lot easier. Thanks for the comment!
...GOOD ONE, STAY SAFE..
Thanks Bob👍 I appreciate it
Wow! To be Honest I've never used a land plane and this is the first time I've seen one in action. Very impressive Hank. Very smooth. So would you use this to clear overgrown vegetation or is this mainly for driveways? Thanks Mark.
I don't think it would work on heavy thick stuff. mainly loose dirt and rock. Thanks for stopping by Mark.
Hi guys. I'm here because Diesel Creek suggested your channel. I've watched a few videos and have subscribed.
Regards Mark in the UK.
Cheers. Thanks for watching 👍
I can't keep up with all those implements,, I will keep reviewing to keep up : )
Lol. We got a lot for sure. We're very blessed
Hey man. New sub here sent over from Matt. Thats a handy dandy little excavator you have there. It makes it well worth the money spent on it.
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I am building a land plane right now for my skid steer. curious how far the blades extend below the the side rails?? are they adjustable for depth of the blade
They are. I don't know exactly but a few inches for sure.
Can the blades be adjusted to be even with the bottom of the shoes? Is it possible to have blades on the front and back of each arm at the same time? In other words, 4 blades.
HAY HANK... What's the difference between the land plain an the box blade? Which one is best for what particular job? There's plenty of roads to fix at the cabin. After your done should you pack it down? THANX HANK... STAY COOL AN KEEP PUSHIN ON BROTHER PEACE
Thanks Paul. I appreciate you buddy👍
Amen, I don't have the patience for the dirt work either!!! Lol!!!
Lol. Tell it all. 👍
Hey hey Hank . You are No Mike Morgan when it comes to gravel dumping. LOL of course none of us are.
LOL. He's pretty much the expert for sure!
Landscape rake would spread that stone pretty well.
Yeah, I'll have to try my landscape rake on it. Thanks for watching 👍
nice video 😎👊🏻👍🏻
Thank you 👍
Hamiltonville Farm you are welcome buddy 😀
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Good job Hank on the drive way. Why don't you try some crusher run with stone dust in it. Spread it just like you did water down, let it dry makes a good solid surface.
Yeah that would be ideal or maybe some milled asphalt!
@@HamiltonvilleFarm how about a mix of both. They compliment each other well. Some municipalities mix them as shoulder material for roads,
Millings is the absolute best material you can put on your driveway if you're not going with pavement or concrete. I actually prefer millings over pavement.
I have installed several driveways with asphalt millings and it's not even comparable to crush or gravel. Gravel is great for a good solid base but I would never ever go back to gravel as a top coat finish after seeing all the benefits of asphalt millings.
Benefits:
1.cost for material is less $9.5-11.5 per ton (in the middle Tennessee area)
2. Dust (almost dust free after it bonds together)
3. Wear (doesn't grind away every time you drive on it)
4. Quiet (much quieter than gravel)
5. Packs. (It will literally melt and bond back to asphalt over time doesn't berm like gravel does)
6. Maintenance. When applied correctly (good drainage)the maintenance is basically none. No more Grading, or adding material.
7. Smooth. The surface is smooth and flat like pavement.
8. Appearance. Beautiful driveway that looks like a paved drive.
9 Grass. Grass does not grow up the middle like gravel drives applied thick enough.
10. Water repellent. Water sheds off and doesn't soak in like it does with gravel
11. Snow. Millings will heat up because it's black and snow melts faster.
Just my .02 worth
Another great informative video, thanks. One question though, where did you get the Branson sign in the background at 13:30?
I got it from a buddy of mine who works at the Rome plant. 👍
Have you thought about installing a hydraulic tilt? That would help slope the driveway
Yes that would be awesome. I need to look into those more.
Nice job! What about putting in a culvert or a pvc pipe under that drive for the water?
Yeah, that's definitely something to consider 👍
A box blade can do more than just leveling, whereas a land plane only does leveling, so it depends on what you want to do... If you only ever expect to do driveways, then get the land plane, but if you want to also be able to do other things, and still be able to do a OK job leveling driveways, get the box blade..
Yeah that's right👍
Hi diesel creek sent me love your vids
Welcome! Hope you enjoy the channel
Loving it.
Hey mr thank on my 4540 mahindra tractor my loder bucket want go down I was seen if u ever had this problem I checked all of my hydraulic fittings everything looks good unless I'm looking over something lol but your help would be really good
Won't go down? Hmmm. I never heard about not going down, only about not going up. When you checked the lines, did you physically check to see if they were connected...like no kidding tug on them at the quick connects? Sometimes they "look" connected but they really are not. Try that. Good luck
I found the problem but thank u so much
Hope it was simple (and cheap😊)
Why the heck couldn't you be my neighbor 😂 I got about a week worth of work I need done with a tractor like that 😂 one day I'll get health back and get it done or I'll not have to worry about anymore great video brother God bless you and your family
I'd help you for sure 👍
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Hank will these land planes work on Florida limerock? I never see anything on the Florida type lime stone or lime rock. Thank you
It may. I guess it depends on how hard it’s packed. 🤷🏻♂️ if you go the landplane route, get it scarfiers to bust up the hard stuff (if indeed it’s a hard base)
@@HamiltonvilleFarm thank you
a few hundred yards of 1 1/2" gravel would do wonders for your driveway
Inside the cab is pretty quiet.
Yeah it's very comfortable. Thanks for watching 👍
Also I almost forgot to say God bless 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌
Thanks Scott 👍
Here from
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Welcome Paul. Hope you like the channel. Thanks for stopping by.
@@HamiltonvilleFarm Can see I have a lot of your earlier videos to catch up on :)
I just purchased a landplane and am waiting for it to arrive. Watching other use theirs, rather than go in one direction for the entire width, wouldn't it create a crown if you went in opposite direction for each side? Then the water would run off the sides.
You can angle your 3 point hitch for that to work too. A box blade is pretty for crowing but it can be achieved with a landplane
Hwllo buddy and nice videos can you tell me what that is on the back of your tractor called QUCIK HITCH OR NO...
Yep. That’s it. 👍
@@HamiltonvilleFarm thanks man I'm new at this just picked up a KIOTI DK4710 SE CAB WEW..ALOT TO SAY BUT IM IN LOVE WITH IT YOUR VIDEOS ARE REALLY HELPING ME OUT MAN..
@@HamiltonvilleFarm How bout Cha..Ardian here hey man just letting you know that I went out and got me a Quick Hitch we want same where it came from... HF....BUt she fits good and no more than im doing should hold up so thanks. Mallards Mini Herdford Farm..
It’ll work for you 👍
Awesome. I am in the market... Branson is new to me, but how do you like it?
I love it. Got 69 hours on it now. It's a solid tractor. Zero issues with it. I've got more videos of it in action if you care to take a look on the channel. 👍
Hamiltonville Farm Awesome! Only problem I have... is dealer is about 2-3 hours away. In watching the backhoe video now! Solid tractor for sure.
Awesome video now you wanna do my driveway JK! LOL 😂
On my way!!! LOL
I seen you driving in your truck around town
Cool. Wave when you see me👍👋
What's happening with the John Deere 310?
Filmed some on it today.. video out soon
Hell is real good my brother and me amen my brother
Thanks for watching
@@HamiltonvilleFarm thank you very much my brother you have a very good lovely day and God bless you
Try to Crown the middle so the water runs off !
Yeah, gotta work on "shaping" it!
Did you load the rear tires? I need to load the tires in my Branson
Yes. I'm in the South so I just used straight water.
Hamiltonville Farm did you make a video of that process?
th-cam.com/video/ItMKHdQRkIk/w-d-xo.html
When I did my other tractor, I actually put the back end on jackstands. I would recommend doing that.
Hamiltonville Farm thanks! I’ll watch that as I need to do this soon.
I hate using a 3pt box blade for grading ive never used a land plane but ive seen plenty of them in use and wow i don't ever want to use a box blade for grading again lol
LOL. This is my first land plane. It's super easy to use!
If you are happy, the driveway is happy.... Er.... lets try that again....
Lol
Smoothing out what cha dug up in ye r driveway, heh, heh, heh
Lol
Time for you and Gina to take a road trip to the manufacturer or have a live video feed with the manufacturer oops sorry got that wrong Gina and you
Yeah,it's funny you should say that, because we had a trip planned back in May, I think it was, but Corona shut everything down and we haven't rescheduled it. But soon I hope. Thanks for watching Bob👍
If your driveway has a crown in the center instead of flat, the water will run off the sides instead of down the driveway.
Thanks 👍
Why don't you angle the land plane to one side and grade it so water runs off one side into your ditch ?
Yeah. Ill probably end up using my rear blade like that and adjusting the 3 point hitch to divert it that way. Good call!
Hamiltonville Farm if you have a ditch on each side of your driveway, you what a crown in the middle of the driveway. That way water runs from the center of the drive into the ditches. It does not take much rise to shed water.
Yeah I need to "shape" it for sure.
How come you changed the mahindra to Branson they are a good tractor the mahindra
Because the Branson is a better value and offers more for the owner. Thanks for watching
I think the mahindra are built like a dozer but if the Branson works for you then you should choose what you like thanks for the reply
Rear blade to pitch a driveway regardless of material, less routine than using a land plane,
I need to shape the drive for sure
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