Recent content by LittleBittyBigJohn

I ran a Takeuchi at my place a couple weeks ago. I really liked it, although the only thing I had to compare it to was an old bobcat with foot operated loader controls. I liked the slide up door that can be opened even if the bucket is not on the ground. I know they do make higher HP, and high...

We are doing our part here in Arkansas.

Since I've had chickens I don't think I've seen a single tick at my place. I forgot they existed for a little bit I think..

I never would have thought that would be an issue! I do my best to only by DEF from a pump and have only had to buy 1 jug in the year and a little bit that I've had my truck.

The general rule of thumb is move them less than 3 feet or more than 3 miles. My experience has been that when I have made small moves the bees generally find home if the hive is moved forward or backward in the direction of the entrance. I assume since the bees are typically flying in a...

I would probably not lift the stand with the hive on it.... But, if you set up a table or some other sort of temporary stand a few feet away you can easily move the hive by hand at night. Then you can do your work and put it back. I would put my temp stand a few feet in front, that way you would...

I generally always wear earplugs. Not sure why I didn't have them in on this video, it was a long time ago. Yes I typically roundup around and under my hives. I have since moved them and put some old assembly line belt under them. My work had changed out a couple of belts and the old ones were...

Where I'm from houses are still being built like crazy. These trucks are all around and I see them for sale on the side of the road from time to time. I have no idea what they go for or what drivetrain is in them. But they must be pretty stout and capable. They are on the road all the time and...

A page or so back there was discussion about mowing near hives. I generally just mow by them while I'm mowing. Don't blow grass towards them and be mindful of if your exhaust will blow at them. I've only been stung once while mowing in the 4 years or so I've had bees, last weekend... in the ear...

I've run the gambit on both sides of this equation. When I had my lawn service I kept at least 3 sets of blades at all times. I would generally change them once a week and when I got to the last set I would sharpen all of them and continue the rotation. I never had to take much off and the...

I had a Gravely front mount zero turn in the past that did a good job on slopes (Grasshopper example below). It did much better on slopes than a traditional mid-mount like that Ferris. It felt more planted than my 1025R on the slopes and had decent traction with the bar tires. Unless I actually...

Agreed! I am almost a year and a half post build and I have used my pictures and videos more times than I can count.

I would also go with a commercial unit over a residential. Any of the Deere 900 series would be top commercial quality. I have a friend with a 700 series and it is also a very nice mower, for quite a bit less money than the comparable size 900 series. John Deere mowers have about the best cut...

That's a tough one. A lot of factors to consider, and could depend on how custom. You also can't control what sales does out in the field, you just have to understand the game and try to solve the issue as best you can. We do lots of custom stuff and work with vendors so they have product on...

I wouldn't say this is a big problem for me. We are not a huge company but not a small one either, over $250MM in sales last year. Our teams are accustomed to a few hiccups along the way. Not that finger pointing never happens though... The way I have handled it is by having built a culture...