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Glad to help

I appreciate your feedback. I do have many videos without any music, just the pure sound of the machine working!

Yes, there are a quite a few I don't have!

@frangeech the Gandy and roller are awesome. 18 years old? Dang. Photos would be helpful. Give me ring. 484-796-1586

That could certainly come in handy but as you pointed out, would reduce the slope rating. This could be accomplished with a larger machine with the same dimensional ratios

It still works great!

These aren't Akitas. They're Elkhounds but are closely related

If the standards were met by that group of agents, the standards need to be RAISED

Yeah it is :)

Thanks, man! I couldn't resist

Greatly appreciated

Catherine, that is a Ventrac 4500Z with an HQ680 Tough Cut mower

Mike I have a very good idea what has happened but I won't try to text here. You can give me a call. at 484-796-1586. I do charge a consultation but talking with me will make your life a whole lot easier

In point of fact I buy them because they are VERY practical from my perspective. Ventrac isn't for everyone but I give a lot of food for thought in this video based on how I use them and the return I get on the investment. How much would it cost to buy standalone equipment that would replace everything I can do with my Ventrac and attachments? That's the big question

It's true that I have a lot of money invested in these. Two Ventracs and 19 attachments is a small fortune but I look at the capabilities I have, the relative light footprint of the machine and it's a combination that my customers really love, knowing that I can do specialized work without damaging their beautiful lawn

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 Hey if you can be profitable in a specialized area then great. This machine is very specialized and when trying to justify it in a regular application it just doesn't pan out, all least that's how I see it.

@@petebusch9069 I agree in that you shouldn't buy a Rolls Royce to try and compete with guys using Camry's

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 Not sure about that and would be willing to bet if I was in the Camry and you were in the RR I would kick your butt all day long on the track. Money doesn't buy skill.

@@petebusch9069 Money doesn't buy skill, that's right. A good race car driver can still drive a regular car beyond what any average person can, but give him a race car and he's even better! In the same way a craftsman or an artist can do good work with average tools but give them a GREAT tool and their work will be unsurpassed. That's me, I'm an artist, with wood, with painting, charcoal, etc. I also sculp landscapes, mainly precision grading projects such transforming bumpy, ugly yards into something so nice that the customer is afraid to walk on it at first. It's not just bringing in new topsoil, raking it over and covering up a bumpy problem like any other equipment with a bucket. That cannot be done nearly as nicely as I can with the Ventrac and the skillful operation of the Power Rake.

I don't have an issue with that. I have nearly 20 attachments for it and they do a phenomenal job

Slotted hardware is not very good. Torx is better than Allen but a hex head fastener gives great torque with little force compared to the other styles

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 I was saying to "remove"..,BUT yes I like your upgrade for sure be well sir

@@martinmoffitt4702All the new Ventracs now come with these fasteners

@josephworple8272 thanks, brother

With the right tech, it's actually enjoyable to look around wherever you want but it's not for everyone. I have a lot of other brush cutting videos that are edited and I hope that you enjoy those

It's even more fun when a customer realizes you're worth more because you do a better job. Too many are looking for cheap but there are still some that are willing to pay for quality

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 Absolutely. I am glad there are still some fantastic customers out there who are willing to pay to get a job done right!

@@carlinatkinson5288 Unfortunately this poor economy is dwindling the number of these good customers

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 Yes, sad but true. Hopefully things will turn around before too long.

Thanks!

My customer is aware of all the great stuff that I offer! The last tree crew that was in there left a LOT of ruts in his yard and he want's me to fix them!

The won't bend. It would take more than even the full weight of the tractor to bend those things

Hmmm...I really don't know without seeing the deck and the conditions that caused this

Thanks but it's not great. At least I'm still vertical. I rarely even feel like recording video anymore but when I do, I'm having a pretty good day

thanks

Reset the park brake and start the engine. The point of the test is that the tractor will not move either in hi or low range if the engine is stopped. The only thing that can cause a runaway would be the transfer case selector is in neutral. Do not attempt to switch the transfer case on a slope

We have a few extra BTUs here :)

That's why I like you

Dan, you and I clearly have very different backgrounds. You've made numerous comments about my sidearm which you clearly have a problem with. The fact that you call it a "gun" indicates that you have little to no experience or training with them. I would love to hear what your background is and why you have such a disdain for firearms. I'm assuming that you live in a free country. If you live in the US like I do then you should know that it is the greatest, most equitable, most generous country that has ever existed in all of world history. That kind of freedom isn't free and comes at a high cost and people like me have helped pay for it. There are some really bad people that want to hurt good people. I made an oath to this great nation and that oath is a lifelong commitment

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 this is where the problem lies. Thinking that the US is the greatest country in the world is the exact problem. The perception, or reality that you require a gun to be free and safe is the problem at the core of your society.

@@danbskyguy says the guy who won't even say what country he's from. If you don't like my videos, why do you watch them? I have worked with other soldiers in nearly EVERY NATO and allied country, probably yours as well, and they all love America. It's generally the civilians who've never served that have a dislike for the US

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 I enjoy your videos because I like Ventrac content. I also support robust debate about topics, such as guns. I’m in NZ and have no issue with the military. It is a necessary requirement. What I do have an issue with is civilians being armed in public. That is completely unnecessary and creates further problems to an already fragile system, no matter where in the world you are. I enjoy visiting the US and travel there frequently, but there are serious societal issues at it’s core. More so that many other places in the world. The fact that you feel the “need” to be able to defend yourself with deadly force to be “free” is shocking, which makes the whole foundation of the country very shaky. How a group of citizens could vote someone like Trump in displays a complete disregard for reality.

@@danbskyguy I think we can actually agree on a few things. I agree there is a problem but what politicians and the media tend to label as "gun violence" is simply violence. It's not the gun, it's the person committing the crime and most gun violence is gang related. Evil cannot be regulated nor eliminated by laws alone. What is to stop a would be criminal from orchestrating violence on others? The law? The police? A prison sentence if they get caught and sentenced? No, that's not enough. I have a lot of respect for the police and their level of training and proficiency but criminal know that they have time to do what they wish before the cops ever get there. Then there are former miliary like me who are far more highly trained and capable. I've lost one cousin (a retired Air Force fighter pilot and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross) and two close friends in Northern Maine to homicide. My cousin was murdered in his rural back yard by a career criminal and my friends Mike and Heidi were shot by a home invader then their house set on fire. Heidi was still alive after being shot and died from severe burns and smoke inhalation. Bad things happen to good people. I refuse to be a victim and my background demands that I'm always ready

I've only gotten the Ventrac stuck 3 times, twice on the same job in a muddy sheep pasture and once during the Spring Thaw in Northern Maine

The dual wheel kit does a lot more for me that excelling in extreme conditions. For grading, I prefer the duals for the extra stability across terrain and the nice appearance the tread leaves on the final grade

A shovel

Mike, I'm not sure what you're asking. Adjust the cut height to the lowest setting to get the most clearance to access the fittings

Possibly. For years I have been thinking of ways to mitigate this issue

Here you go...dualwheeltool.com/

I keep them on most of the time

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 What scenarios or use cases do you usually take off the duals for?

@@frangeech Width restrictions only or when I'm running the KX523 Snowblower which is more narrow than the width of the duals

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 Thanks Bradley. I appreciate the insight and super quick response.

@@frangeech That'll be $375 haha! Just kidding man but I do offer professional consulting for those looking for specific advice on running a business, how I use the equipment, etc.

Aragorn, yes, I have replaced an Ogura PTO before in my old 4200. It's not hard but need to take a few things apart to access it. Probably better over a phone call

I never use the G word as it is forbidden in the Army :) I replied to your other comment and am not sure exactly what you're asking about the cutter and getting on and off the tractor...

@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 yeah hole puncher and cutter mean just another way of saying the G word I was hoping you could make a video of some of reasons why you carry if you maybe had some incidences where it prevented an incident because you were protected

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 I was asking if you could make a video on how it is maybe more difficult or not so difficult carrying while you're working on and off the ventrac

@@wdckellogg Ah, ok. I don't really have much difficulty with the paddle holster getting in the way, however, my backup ankle holster can get bumped. It all comes down to feeling comfortable with how you carry and what you can do regarding every day activities whether it's a hindrance or not

Thank you for the comment you have a very informative Channel

Ventrac tried this years ago and felt that their prototype didn't perform well enough to market but some guys have fitted backhoes to fit their machine

I'm glad my videos are helping

I believe the front is 3 gallons and the rear is 1 gallon

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 thanks, I don't know why I can not find that information anywhere

@@medlinlandmaintenancellc I'm not sure if it's in the manual but that's what I remember for the 4500. I'm not sure about the 4520

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 thank you, hope all is well with you!

@@medlinlandmaintenancellc I'm slowing way down...

I actually provide professional consultations for projects like this and have provided great advice for people all over the world. It's much better to be able to have a conversation where I can answer all of your questions in real time

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 wouldn't mind a phone consult, is there a fee? I'm on a tight budget 😔

You can get in touch with me and we can set something up if you'd like...www.bluecordpropertycare.com/contactus.php

My 4200 had a fuel issue many years ago when I was still in Northern Maine. I didn't get any video but I did get a few photos. I completely removed the fuel tank, cleaned it out and the fuel line but that wasn't the problem. That's actually when I relocated the fuel pump to the lowest point in the tunnel. It used to be near the engine. After talking with Ventrac about it, the relocated the fuel pump to the tunnel in the 4500! I wound up taking the entire coolant system out, radiator and all, then the carb to get to the fuel shutoff solenoid which had shorted out!

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 Wow, sounds like you had your entire tractor in pieces! I bet that was a fun project though!

@@carlinatkinson5288 super fun on the stone floor of my old barn haha!

@@bluecordprecisiongrading2504 Oof! Maybe not so fun in that case 😂

Dan, we clearly have very different backgrounds. Would you harass an off duty cop for wearing his sidearm? No way. What about a former Tier 3 Operator? I was never a cop, but I was the latter in my former life and I've seen a lot of bad stuff. I never take it off

Much respect for your service! I always laugh at gun Guys who never have it on them! You’re one of very few who have it and never don’t! That is the only way a gun Works for you, if it’s at easy reach ALWAYS! It’s part of you, and I love that! I’ve studied martial arts For nearly two decades and my knives are like your side arm, always there! Yet, I may be the guy with a knife in a gun fight, in fact I have been that guy 2 times now. Yet, I’m here now and that is all that matters. Much respect Bradley !

Ventrac was very responsive in helping with some suggestions Cancel Reply

just a stock photo for attention

thanks

Yeah, they were very proactive in giving me suggestions