First Stump Removed

[djwill]

I know it aint a big'un...and it did take me awhile being the first time I used the BH...but, I didnt break a sweat and my back aint hurtin... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[DmansPadge]

Nice work. You wanna come to TX and do a few for me? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Syncro]

It is fun, isn't it! Your BX is a very well made tractor, If I was ever going to get a smaller machine it would be my choice.

 

[escavader]

DJ, ITS DIRTY NOW,WHAT WERE YOU THINKIN!!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Once you get use to that hoe,them little onces will come out in a few swipes,really im not jokin.I cant wait for you to post[by summers end ill bet] of that big monster,youve worked a couple days on,thats so big you cant push it off,aftet you pull it out..Most of us will eventially tackle one of those with our tractors[then we learn to avoid them,or bury them /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif]Im afraid its gonna be a couple months up here until the frost is gone so i can dig stumps.I got 12 rows of parsnips,mabey i can use mine for that ha ha /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
ALAN

 

[gizmo]

Yep, just tackled one of those big ones yesterday. After a couple hours digging I finally broke it loose. Then my loader would not pick it up. I dragged it down my gravel driveway to the dump location (aka power line easement), and then had to go back and grade the driveway where the stump trenched it. Next time I may just have my neighbor come over with the stump grinder.

DJ, have fun with the stump removal. It is really amazing how much better a piece of property looks with even those seamingly small stumps are removed.

 

[djwill]

Yep, I got it dirty this weekend. three hours saturday & three hours sunday working with stumps & downed trees, also moving some dirt around. After I finished my project for the day I went looking for more to do.....but the wife had other things in mind. She made me come in... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif. Shes from up your way. Sabago lake area.

Dmans, got no problem coming to Texas to help you out...might cost you a couple of Dallas Cowboys tickets /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

dj

 

[LBrown59]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I know it aint a big'un...and it did take me awhile being the first time I used the BH...but, I didnt break a sweat and my back aint hurtin... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif )</font>

No it sure isn't.
I never ran a BH either.
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I've got a big bunch of 4 to 6 inch trees to clear. See the grubbing thread.
When I first got my BX23 it took me 3 hours to dig out the first one.
Within 2 or 3 days I went from 1 tree in 3 hours to to 3 trees in 1 hour.
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The farther out from the trunk the smaller the roots are so don't start digging right against the tree trunk.
Keep a close eye on where your stabilizers pads are because you can drag the tractor back into the hole you've dug.
Always make sure the loader is clear down and the parking brake is firmly set before putting the shift lever in neutral to start the motor.

 

[djwill]

Its going to take awhile to get the hang of, but its fun. Learning a little faster with the FEL, then the BH. I think you are right on the digging too close. I was doing that. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
I did read all the post in the grubbing section. Good reading!

dj

 

[LBrown59]

<font color="blue"> . Learning a little faster with the FEL, than the BH.

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I didn't have any trouble using the FEL but I think having the old 1966 Bolens with a front blade on it gave me an edge. In the 40 years I've had the Bolens with the blade I did a lot of grading and moved a lot of gravel slag and snow with it.

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[willfick]

I've been digging stumps with my backhoe for years and I still always start too close in. No matter how many times I tell myself....
I always try to make the hole as small as possible, save time, even in places where it doesn't matter. And then dig bigger and bigger until I get out to where the roots will pop; takes twice as long as if I had started three or four feet out to begin with.
Head harder than hickory.
Wm.

 

[LBrown59]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Its going to take awhile to get the hang of, but its fun. Learning a little faster with the FEL, then the BH. I think you are right on the digging too close. I was doing that. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
I did read all the post in the grubbing section. Good reading!

dj )</font>
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I got the grubbing project finished up yesterday except for 7 stumps to dig around.

Me and 3 of my next door neighbors with 3 chain saws worked all day sawing up trees for firewood till we got rained out about 3 or 4 PM.

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How are you and the back hoe getting along by now??
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[djwill]

Im getting better at it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I dug up four more stumps this weekend. One was pretty good size. Getting much better with the controls. Sure beats digging with the shovel. Also moved some dirt around.
I had an area in the back yard that was covered with briars.
Ive got all that cleared now. After I get some other area's taken care of I can plant some nice plants. Got tired of always gettin bit with stickers /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
I really need to get off the tractor and pick up the chain saw myself!

dj

 

[LBrown59]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Im getting better at it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I dug up four more stumps this weekend. One was pretty good size. Getting much better with the controls. Sure beats digging with the shovel. Also moved some dirt around.
I had an area in the back yard that was covered with briars.
Ive got all that cleared now. After I get some other area's taken care of I can plant some nice plants. Got tired of always gettin bit with stickers /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
I really need to get off the tractor and pick up the chain saw myself!

dj
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It's rained almost steady since yesterday afternoon and the forcast is more of the same for the next 2 or 3 days.
how can it do that when I have 7 stumps waiting on me and the BX 23?
How frustrating - there ought to be a law against such things <font color="red"> L O L </font> .

 

[rexcramer]

I did my first one last night, though it was a little bigger, about a 12" diameter stump with my "new" 580. It took awile since I had never even used a backhoe before, let alone one with six levers and two foot pedals lol.

One stump down, three acres worth to go!

 

[AB4D]

[12" diameter stump with my "new" 580.)

I assume that your talking about the Case 580. That's a nice machine with brute power to spare. I've rented one a couple of times, you should have no problem removing most stumps unless they are really huge.


Jim

 

[djwill]

I know what you mean. Its about 80 degrees here and I have to work today /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif Would love to be outside.


dj