Stump huntin' with my BX25D!

[dragoneggs]

Today I finally tackled a big partially rotted fir tree stump. When I started, I wasn't sure it was possible. The challenge was that it was on a very steep grade and needed the stump to go so I could properly backfill my second retaining wall. Difficult to get to except from below and from one side. From the top it wasn't very reachable without huge risk. The joy of lifting it free and driving away was almost as good as sex... well not quite but satisfying none the less.

These first two pics from the high side. Problem was I was close to edge of firm ground if I pulled to hard, I would end up doing a face plant on the stump and smash the retaining wall



Finally pulled it free... oh what a feeling



Hauling my catch away... almost like an elk on the hood of a truck (well not quite) but had to stop to admire it :cool2:

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Lookin good.:thumbsup:

 

[kcender]

Looks like you're putting the BX to good use.Walls are looking good as well.

 

[sandyc]

Good work! Don't be surprised if you find more of those suckers hiding on your property!

 

[Deano]

Awesome job! Awesome little tractor too! You'll know when you dig a BIG stump out for the BX because the tractor won't be able to lift it with the FEL or backhoe and it will hardly be able to push or pull it! Don't ask!:confused2:

 

[Grandad4]

Well done! Nice to see you've got working on hillsides figured out.

 

[dragoneggs]

Good work! Don't be surprised if you find more of those suckers hiding on your property!

What! No! :shocked: Yeah and none decided to hide in a flat area.

Awesome job! Awesome little tractor too! You'll know when you dig a BIG stump out for the BX because the tractor won't be able to lift it with the FEL or backhoe and it will hardly be able to push or pull it! Don't ask!:confused2:

Thank you! Yeah, I was doing my best to lift my prey. Reminded me of an eagle trying to haul off a freshly snagged salmon. Love that thumb. I finally had a good reason to play around with the pin in several positions.

Well done! Nice to see you've got working on hillsides figured out.

I wouldn't go that far! I still get myself in scary spots and have to get off the tractor and think a bit and let the pucker factor lower. I normally switch out of 4WD when I put my BX to bed at night as I drive across some hard pavement. But yesterday I learned a lesson (twice) and forgot to put it back in before heading down the hill. Boy was that scary!!! It starts hopping and skidding and bouncing and there is nothing I can do about it until the slope decreases.

 

[TroyR57]

I some times fill the front end loader with dirt, to help balance out the tractor when pulling out stumps like that, you will be surprised how just a little weight in the front, will help keep the tractor on the ground, also will allow more traction with the front wheels, when using four wheel drive.

 

[dragoneggs]

I some times fill the front end loader with dirt, to help balance out the tractor when pulling out stumps like that, you will be surprised how just a little weight in the front, will help keep the tractor on the ground, also will allow more traction with the front wheels, when using four wheel drive.

Yep... thanks Troy. It seems that I am a slow learner. I discover little tricks (just common sense but not always on time) like that and then I don't make it a habit. One habit that I have developed is the seat belt. I hate them and if truck didn't make me put it on I wouldn't. That said, it seems like a real good idea, every time I board my BX!

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Yep... thanks Troy. It seems that I am a slow learner. I discover little tricks (just common sense but not always on time) like that and then I don't make it a habit. One habit that I have developed is the seat belt. I hate them and if truck didn't make me put it on I wouldn't. That said, it seems like a real good idea, every time I board my BX!

I discovered the value of the seat belt on my BX25 one day when I least expected it when the sky changed viewing direction.:confused3: