Spreading Stone, who else shakes it on?

[OWTM]

I'm sure lots of people (in the East for sure) are busy spreading stone trying to stay out of the mud. I get best results using the shake it on method. I uploaded this video this morning and new tractor owners may find it helpful.
#697 Just SHAKE it, Don't POUR it! Easy Way to Spread Gravel and Rock with Your Tractor! - YouTube

 

[747driver]

I do this many times. I even use it for dirt as well. It does take alittle practice to get use to it. Kinda like tailgating that they do with dump trucks. It saves time as you don't have to go back and forth trying to level out the piles if you just dump each load. Great video Mike !

 

[Billrog]

Good video and explanation & control of your bucket . Should be a benefit to many topping off their drive ways.

 

[The Deerslayer]

I'm sure lots of people (in the East for sure) are busy spreading stone trying to stay out of the mud. I get best results using the shake it on method. I uploaded this video this morning and new tractor owners may find it helpful.
#697 Just SHAKE it, Don't POUR it! Easy Way to Spread Gravel and Rock with Your Tractor! - YouTube

Great to see you on TBN again Mike... or maybe Melissa (also noticed the new handle!) Another great video. I have watched you in envy as you consistently spread stone so evenly in your videos and the double camera angle really helps to see the technique.
Its awesome how you continually pass on what works for you and others are able to benefit. Thanks!

 

[Paystar]

I do sometimes, like when I just had to sand my driveway. had to use 7/8's crushed gravel though, as that was my only pile that wasn't froze solid.

But normally when I am topping my bushroads I just dump piles with my bucket and use my box blade so that I can shape the road as I go.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Just did 28 tons that way. Puts it down smooth enough that just a little touch up is needed. Nice video

 

[4570Man]

I use that method if I’m putting it down thin. It also works pretty good for dry well broken up dirt. If I’m trying to spread it thicker I dump the bucket full and set the bucket at the level I want and back drag it.

 

[finn1]

I tailgate it off my dump truck.

Usually works quite well by the time I finish the project. Too bad I have to climb the learning curve again the next year.

 

[ovrszd]

You lost me with all the Ads. I hate videos that are presented as a "favor" to us and then are crammed with Ads. What's up with that??? Maybe I'm missing something??? Are you profiting from this video???

 

[4570Man]

You lost me with all the Ads. I hate videos that are presented as a "favor" to us and then are crammed with Ads. What's up with that??? Maybe I'm missing something??? Are you profiting from this video???

I suspect he makes some money but it’s view/subscriber based. He can’t control the adds. YouTube does that.