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Wood Moisture Meters - Which Meters Are Best - Pin or Pin-less?
I received a wood moisture to test and give an honest review, so I decided this would be a good time to discuss wood moisture meters in general and their uses. I also wanted to compare technologies between the meters that use two pins versus the pin-less meters (or contactless meters). Stick around and see my impressions on both! Thanks for watching!
Wood Moisture Meters (Amazon) - non-affiliated links
Toptes Wood Moisture Meter (Pinned) - www.amazon.com/Moisture-Backlight-2-25-inch-Dry-Moisture-Wet-Calibration/dp/B0BF9759C8?th=1
R&D (Pinless) - tinyurl.com/8exhh5ck
Equipment routinely used on property:
Kubota MX5400 - www.kubotausa.com/products/tractors/utility/mx-series
Land Pride Implements - www.landpride.com/
Polaris Sportsman 570 Utility Quad - www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/sportsman/models/sportsman-570/
Kawasaki Mule SxS - www.kawasaki.com/en-us/side-x-side/mule/3-passenger/mule-pro-fx
Stihl Chainsaws -
MS 362 - www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/professional-saws/ms362/
MS 251 - www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/homeowner-saws/ms251/
MS 271 - www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/farm-and-ranch-saws/ms271/
MSA 220 Battery Chainsaw - www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/battery-saws/msa220cb/
Other tools -
Woodland Mills WC88 PTO Wood Chipper - woodlandmills.com/wc88-8-pto-wood-chipper/?setCurrencyId=2&lang=en&.com&
Wolfe Ridge 35T Commercial Log Splitter - www.wolferidgemfg.com/products.php?p=Super+High+Output+Commercial+Log+Splitter&mode=item&inv_id=11
Western Plow - westernplows.com/snowplows/
Bannon Utility Trailer - www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200674078_200674078
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IBC Totes Make Great Firewood Storage - Here's How!
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Chapters (I respect your time) 00:00 Opening 00:38 Introduction 03:15 Remove Top Brackets 04:23 Remove Bladder 06:18 Cutting Cage Opening 08:52 Cut Bladder in Half 10:13 Install Zip Ties 12:22 Cut Out Bladder Opening 13:17 Finished Product 13:34 Filling Up Tote w/Wood 15:25 Final Thoughts This is a new way for me to use IBC totes for firewood storage. I use quite a bit of wood for my wood boile...
How To Install A Hydraulic Top Link On Your Kubota Tractor
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Chapters (I value your time!) 00:00 Opening 00:33 Introduction 03:11 Review Top-Link Fittings 06:19 Add Fittings to Top-Link 09:09 Add Hydraulic Hoses 09:58 Issue w/Fitting 12:07 Install on Tractor 13:42 We Have A Leak! 15:06 It Works! 16:50 Final Thoughts - Price For Top-Link I recently installed a hydraulic top-link on my Kubota tractor (MX5400) and thought others may be interested in the ins...
Kubota Mx5400: How To Install A Brush Guard
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I finally got around to installing a brush guard on my Kubota MX5400. This project took me about an hour to complete. My Kubota MX5400 has about 100 hrs on it, so I've been pretty lucky not to have any issues with tree limbs and branches wreaking havoc on it. The next project for the MX5400 is to add lights on the ROPS rollover bar. Kubota MX5400 Brush Guard - TateMetals Dawson Har...
Get Your Vinyl Fencing Clean As A Whistle - Mobile Pressure Washing Setup!
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Chapters (I respect your time) 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Mobile Pressure Washing Setup 02:25 Equipment Closeup 07:04 Dirty Vinyl Fence Before 08:24 Pressure Washer In Action 10:34 Clean Vinyl Fence After 12:00 More Pressure Washing 14:29 Closing Remarks We have about 70 acres up here in N. Lower Michigan, and at least 5 acres of the property has vinyl fencing. This vinyl fencing can get pretty d...
I Cut Firewood With My New Stihl MS 362 Chainsaw - Check It Out!
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Chapters (I respect your time) 00:00 Opening 00:21 Introduction 01:31 Stihl MS362 In Action 08:14 Closing Remarks This video is all about firewood season and taking advantage of the spring weather. We were anxious to get outside after a long winter but really we wanted to try out the new Stihl MS362 chainsaw that I bought late last fall. We really like this new MS362, it compliments our other S...
Which Wood Boiler Is Right For You? Traditional Or Gasification?
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Chapters (I respect your time) 00:00 Opening 00:25 Introduction - Gasification vs. Traditional 01:30 Wood Boiler Differences 05:00 My Experience With Both Types 06:58 Updraft Boiler Explained 07:18 Downdraft Boiler Explained 11:11 More Maintenance w/Gasification Boiler 13:18 Final Remarks on Both Types If you are new to wood boilers and looking for some advice on which type of furnace is better...
Price Guide - The Polaris Sportsman 570 Is The Perfect Quad For Pushing Snow!
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Chapters (I respect your time) 00:00 Opening 00:40 Introduction 2021 Polaris 570 Sportsman 02:20 Pushing Snow Pt. 1 03:42 Price - Polaris 570 Sportsman 04:24 Price - Snow Package 07:18 My Impressions 07:28 Pushing Snow Pt. 2 08:05 Why I Purchased It 09:34 Final Remarks The Polaris Sportsman 570 Utility Quad is an awesome piece of equipment for moving snow around our property. I never realized h...
New Bannon Trailer For Trail Work - Perfect Utility Trailer For My Polaris Sportsman 570 Quad
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I was looking for a heavy duty trailer for my Polaris Sportsman 570 quad and noticed that a lot of people in my Facebook Wood Boiler Group were using this trailer or similar, so it seemed to have passed their scrutiny. I thoroughly researched it and decided on the Bannon version of this type of trailer. I have another utility trailer for the Polaris Sportsman but it is too long for in the woods...
Happy New! - 2022 RECAP & 2023 Goals!
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Happy New Year! Thank you for coming on our rural living journey! As 2022 ends we look forward to all the things we have planned in 2023. This video recaps a lot of what we've done in 2022 and gives a bit of insight into our future plans. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! Equipment routinely used on property: Kubota MX5400 - www.kubotausa.com/products/tractors/utility/mx-series La...
Blizzard of 2022! How I Keep My 1/4 Mile Driveway Free of Snow. Western Plow to the Rescue!
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The Blizzard of 2022 will go down as one of those major life events that you remember forever. This video details how we routinely remove snow from our 1/4 mile driveway. We use our plow truck with a Western Plow and our Polaris 570 Sportsman. If you live rurally in areas where snow is abundant you better have a snow removal plan plus a backup plan. We live only a few miles from Lake Michigan s...
Starlink Internet - 6 Months Later...Do We Like It?
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Starlink Internet - 6 Months Later...Do We Like It?
Central Boiler Projects - New Classic Edge HDX 760
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Central Boiler Projects - New Classic Edge HDX 760
New Central Boiler HDX 760 - In With The New, Out With The Old!
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New Central Boiler HDX 760 - In With The New, Out With The Old!
Timberwolf Wood Processor - I Want That!
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Timberwolf Wood Processor - I Want That!
Setting Posts w/ Kubota MX5400 & Countyline Post-Hole Digger
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Setting Posts w/ Kubota MX5400 & Countyline Post-Hole Digger
Adding a Rear Remote To Kubota MX5400 - Ordered Online Kit
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Adding a Rear Remote To Kubota MX5400 - Ordered Online Kit
Our Starlink Internet Box Arrived! See Our Pole Installation Using Sika PostFix.
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Our Starlink Internet Box Arrived! See Our Pole Installation Using Sika PostFix.
Starlink Internet System Has Arrived! First Impressions & My Installation Plans
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Starlink Internet System Has Arrived! First Impressions & My Installation Plans
Spring Brush Hogging W/ the Land Pride RCF2772
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Spring Brush Hogging W/ the Land Pride RCF2772
Splitting Wood Using our Wolfe Ridge 35T Splitter and Our 6-Way Wedge!
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Splitting Wood Using our Wolfe Ridge 35T Splitter and Our 6-Way Wedge!
Woodchipping & Yard Work! The Cold Weather Might Be Gone!
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Woodchipping & Yard Work! The Cold Weather Might Be Gone!
Workshop Update - Electrical & Infrared Heating
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Workshop Update - Electrical & Infrared Heating
Winter Lumberjack Games in Northern Michigan
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Winter Lumberjack Games in Northern Michigan
Springtime In The Woodyard!
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Springtime In The Woodyard!
Kubota MX5400: The Ultimate Price Guide
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Kubota MX5400: The Ultimate Price Guide
Refilling Our Wood Supply w/ Kubota MX5400 & IBC Totes
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Refilling Our Wood Supply w/ Kubota MX5400 & IBC Totes
SawHaul - Tractor Mount - Chainsaw Carrying Case For Kubota MX5400
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SawHaul - Tractor Mount - Chainsaw Carrying Case For Kubota MX5400
#1 Question We Get Asked - "Why Do You Cut Firewood?"
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#1 Question We Get Asked - "Why Do You Cut Firewood?"
Happy New Year! 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals! (Hint: We Have A Lot Planned For 2022)
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Happy New Year! 2021 Recap & 2022 Goals! (Hint: We Have A Lot Planned For 2022)

Komentáře

  • @stevepope5484
    @stevepope5484 Před 2 dny

    Our Church is paying 3500.00 to have the lot sealed. The contractors NEVER EVER ACTUALLY SEAL THE CRACKS.NEVER. No body seems to realize that spraying a coat over the lot is not going to solve the grass and water going under the asphalt!

  • @gavintowers4414
    @gavintowers4414 Před 8 dny

    That cart is the exact same as the Gorrila cart, only difference is that you have 8 wheels and mine has 4 wheels. Great cart! Here in Canada they are sold at Princess Auto.

  • @kastnna
    @kastnna Před 8 dny

    Thanks for the video, sir. One piece of advice: as a rule, you aren't supposed to use teflon tape on hydraulic fittings. Most don't require it, and if you do have a leak, use liquid teflon. If a piece of that tape makes its way into your hydraulic system, it can cause severe damage. Most people will go their whole lives without an issue. But if you are one of the unlucky ones, you'll never use that tape again 🙂

  • @denizcan1436
    @denizcan1436 Před měsícem

    How long is the pole in total?

  • @somethingclever1234
    @somethingclever1234 Před měsícem

    3:40 you're welcome

  • @Dreamland3596
    @Dreamland3596 Před měsícem

    These hot crack filling machines are junk. Don't waste your money on buying g this hot crack filling machine. Instead buy a hot box 30 gallon. Get a metal galvanized flower pour bucket. Remove the sprinkler part. Use this to pour the hot rubber into cracks. Have 2 people v squeegee the cracks. Much cleaner job. Plus it is way easier to move around pour the hot rubber than a heavy awkward machine.

  • @THEJ0KER8888
    @THEJ0KER8888 Před měsícem

    I'm not sure I would feel as comfortable placing my receiver at such an accessible level. I would want someone to have to work harder taking it and walking off with it than it did my installing it. Awesome job though and I didn't know about the Sika Pro either. Thanks for your video and post mix recommendation. God bless 🙌🙌🙌❤❤❤

  • @gunterbecker8528
    @gunterbecker8528 Před měsícem

    I hate to look into your vacuum cleaner hose! Why don't you wash the saw with cleaning solutions ???😊 also brush away from the bar nose not into it

  • @billiebruv
    @billiebruv Před měsícem

    20 minutes? Could have been 20 seconds

  • @user-ml9ty6bf2l
    @user-ml9ty6bf2l Před měsícem

    I own a Kubota mx 5400 my self I love it my self

  • @jasono2139
    @jasono2139 Před 2 měsíci

    Each... are 50 THOUSAND BTU?? 😅 Are you sure that's a "shop" and not an oven??!! That small space doesn't look like it would need more than 30k BTU once up to temperature.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před měsícem

      😁 That is what was recommended, I have no insulation on the outer 3 walls. So far it has worked well.

    • @jasono2139
      @jasono2139 Před měsícem

      @@UpNorthNybergs maybe without the insulation... but even my two car garage with 10' ceilings is plenty hot with my tiny propane heater set to 30k BTU (once I give it 20 minutes to warm up @ 60k BTUs), and sometimes I have to turn it off just because it gets too warm! I hope your heaters are adjustable!

  • @Raj-nh3fc
    @Raj-nh3fc Před 2 měsíci

    The non pinned one measures at deeper level.

  • @TheJrPawn
    @TheJrPawn Před 2 měsíci

    What size hp tractor were you using?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před měsícem

      Kubota MX5400...54 hp for tractor and 46.5 hp at PTO

  • @tombrown6840
    @tombrown6840 Před 2 měsíci

    Where did you purchase the bird guard? Tempest make them?

  • @joeyw4442
    @joeyw4442 Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for the video and explanation. I believe the slight freeplay between the scabbard and the FEL is part of design, to cut down vibration on the saw while traveling over rough ground. Have you found that to be an agrevating distraction? Also, did you use their "standard" U bolt for your FEL or did you need the "larger" size? YourThank you

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před měsícem

      Oh, good point about the vibration. I did use the U-bolt that was supplied; it worked great for my tractor, MX5400. I drove to my neighbor's house down the street a couple of days ago and never heard a sound from the chainsaw mount.

  • @vincedriggers2045
    @vincedriggers2045 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for the video. What size bolts did you end up using?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před měsícem

      Dang! You just reminded me to change them out :-) So far no issues...

  • @stewartmcgregor6591
    @stewartmcgregor6591 Před 3 měsíci

    Now that it has been a year or so since you installed the pole and buried the cable, any updates or issues with your installation? How did your pole installation fare over the Winter and the Spring? Anything you would have done differently with your pole installation?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před měsícem

      No issues at all...our winter was very mild, though. I wouldn't have done anything differently. Ask me in 5 years ;-)

  • @stewartmcgregor6591
    @stewartmcgregor6591 Před 3 měsíci

    How deep of a hole did you dig for your Starlink Pole to sit in?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před měsícem

      I'm sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I think I dug about 3.5 feet using Sika Pole set

  • @TheodoreM-wp6cs
    @TheodoreM-wp6cs Před 3 měsíci

    Air compressor….. and make sure you clean out the grooves/rails of your bar. And blow them out after and also the oil and grease holes.

  • @Fallingleaftreeservice
    @Fallingleaftreeservice Před 3 měsíci

    Can you burn coal in a traditional or gasification?

  • @markhales5545
    @markhales5545 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for the video! How is the upload speed? Is it slow during over cast day days or rainy days?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před měsícem

      Sorry for the late response.... The upload is around 15-20 Mbps. I haven't noticed much difference during cloudy weather or even when it's raining. Others may disagree...

  • @kenmullins2074
    @kenmullins2074 Před 3 měsíci

    You did a good job and looks like a good cylinder, but I think before using it you need to install a check valve on it. That does several things. it will lock you cylinder in position and prevent reverse flow. In some situations, say you have a box blade on your tractor and catch the top of a tree stump, it could force more pressure back into the pump that could cause damage.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 3 měsíci

      Hey thanks for the tip, much appreciated…first time installing and using. Thank you!!

    • @smith-kastnerwealthmanagem6943
      @smith-kastnerwealthmanagem6943 Před 8 dny

      Just an FYI... you can't use float function on your implements, if you install a check valve. Of course, that isn't an issue if tractor doesn't have float.

  • @jameskennerly9748
    @jameskennerly9748 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you Sir!

  • @MrRyanlipp1980
    @MrRyanlipp1980 Před 3 měsíci

    Is it normal for it to be leaking. Wherever I store the chainsaw there’s always an oily mess underneath.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 3 měsíci

      Yes, it is normal for a little bar oil to leak out. If it is a lot then it could be the lubricating mechanism may be clogged, allowing it to leak bar oil.

  • @klehman4832
    @klehman4832 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much for taking the time to make the video. Great tips! I'm new to the maintenance and this has helped to get me started. I'm hoping you'll be posting a season end video where you get into the nitty gritty of the maintenance process.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 4 měsíci

      Glad the video helped! I will post a video on what I do at the end of my cutting season. Great suggestion!! Thanks for watching!

  • @ntek2709
    @ntek2709 Před 4 měsíci

    I'm tempted but a lack of a permanent display is annoying. The last thing I need is another app to have to look at to check stuff out. I've mounted my cheap station's display on the wall which is great for easy viewing. I suppose you could use a cheap or used tablet instead with Tempest, but yet another device to have to maintain.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 4 měsíci

      That is one of the negatives of this system out of the box. There is a Facebook group that discusses many ideas to work around this issue. I get great tips from that group… Just search Tempest or Weatherflow in “Groups” and you’ll find it. Thanks for watching!

  • @cliffrose9492
    @cliffrose9492 Před 4 měsíci

    Is there a reason why you didn’t get the MX6000?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 4 měsíci

      I chose the MX5400 based on the implements that I was going to use and the 6000 was a bit of an overkill for my needs. Plus, it was more pressure on the wallet ;-)

  • @tomkin8506
    @tomkin8506 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for the info. I went tractor shopping this past weekend at my local Colorado dealership. MX5400 with loader $43,500.00 and MX6000 $45,500.00 😮

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 4 měsíci

      Wow, there was a much bigger difference when I bought, I think it was more like $6K more…they must need to move some MX6000 inventory. At those prices, I would get the 6000.

  • @user-yz2ri7js9d
    @user-yz2ri7js9d Před 4 měsíci

    What type of tires are they? Solid?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 4 měsíci

      Sorry for delay, they are loaded R4 tires.

  • @Plan_it-Farm
    @Plan_it-Farm Před 4 měsíci

    I have a 2009 Johnson boiler I burn 12-14 cords per season through it. I want a 760 HDX bad but I got 2 quotes for $19,500 plus delivery and just cannot justify it right now. the Old Johnson burns a lot of wood but it would take me 10 years to realize that 19,500$ back on an HDX unit.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 4 měsíci

      Yes, these gassers are getting crazy expensive, even with the tax rebate. I’m hoping they level off or go down in price the next few years. Sometimes the math doesn’t work out with these units… thanks for the comment!

  • @gabbygonzaga552
    @gabbygonzaga552 Před 4 měsíci

    Cool! How long do the cracks stay closed before they re open and it has to be done again? When doing it again do you add more material or just torch the old stuff already there to reseal the crack.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 4 měsíci

      We fill the cracks every other year, as they do crack again. We live in N lower Michigan, so we get the freeze/thaw cycle every year and that is murder on the driveway ;-) I bought a 1/2 pallet of fill material, so I am set for a while. 1 brick of material actually fills quite a few cracks. Obviously, depending on crack size and depth. Thanks for watching!

  • @loudheartclothing
    @loudheartclothing Před 4 měsíci

    About to upgrade my L2501 to the MX5400 ... this video was wildly helpful, thank you, sir. I am *extra* excited to have the extra lift capacity and MORE implements (ha!)

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 4 měsíci

      Glad this video helped! I still love my MX and you will too!! Thanks for watching ;-)

  • @toneloc79
    @toneloc79 Před 4 měsíci

    hi from iowa

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 4 měsíci

      Hello there! I always love my Iowa visits. My good friend does the Raigbrai every year.

  • @ojw629
    @ojw629 Před 5 měsíci

    Can you show the 3rd function valve set up?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 4 měsíci

      Sure, I’ll do a short when I get some time. I should have shown it a bit more…

  • @simd510
    @simd510 Před 5 měsíci

    What type of cutting edge do you use on your plows?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 5 měsíci

      On my big plow, I use a yard guard pretty much all year, as it protects my driveway surface…there are some drawbacks, like leaving a trace of snow which then turns to ice until the next sunny day. I use the standard cutting edge that came with my Polaris 570 plow kit. I do raise the shoes to get the same driveway protection. I hope this helps!

    • @simd510
      @simd510 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@UpNorthNybergsnice. I was wondering how you kept your driveway protected. I'll check it out. I was considering plastic or rubber

    • @simd510
      @simd510 Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@UpNorthNybergsyou don't see any asphalt damage with the yardsaver? That would definitely last much longer then rubber or plastic.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 5 měsíci

      @@simd510 no big damage, mainly just scraping of the asphalt seal. I get this resealed every 4-5 years. I love the yard guard!

  • @remi1213
    @remi1213 Před 5 měsíci

    What's the difference of MX5200 and mx5400?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 5 měsíci

      Other than size, I’m not sure the other differences. I know you can find the specs online for both. Thanks for watching!

  • @Mark-Marine
    @Mark-Marine Před 5 měsíci

    I have an old analog moisture meter that I use. These digital ones interest me and I was curious as to the results. Are any of the 4 you compared made in America? As far as the pin-less one, that degree of deviation does not bode confidence lol. A shame really, as it would certainly be easier to use.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 5 měsíci

      I agree completely, I was hoping the pin-less was going to be better, unfortunately the technology isn’t quite there yet. I’ll keep trying it out! Thanks for watching!

  • @juleswinnfield826
    @juleswinnfield826 Před 5 měsíci

    Good stuff, thanks for the vid.

  • @n2trkys18
    @n2trkys18 Před 5 měsíci

    Awesome video. Thank you so much for breaking down the pricing.

  • @augustlindow1162
    @augustlindow1162 Před 5 měsíci

    I’ve been running a central boiler HDX760 for a year and half here in Alaska. My first year was met with a steep learning curve. I didn’t clean out the reaction chamber and in turn it did not burn the flue gasses properly and sooted up my heat exchanger. I almost ruined the baffles trying to get them out to clean the heat exchanger. The other thing I just recently figured out is the importance of stirring the coal bed daily and letting the powdery ashes fall through bottom of the fire box. This keeps the ash level low and only hot burning coals in the firebox, which makes for a fire that gets to 100 percent combustion quickly. You are spot on also with only feeding it split dry wood. I’ve tried feeding poor quality wood and noticed a huge difference in consumption. The biggest benefit to smaller wood is that the fire will collapse on itself and keep burning as opposed to bridging and thus extinguishing itself. All in all a wood boiler is a massive amount of work but there is no way I’m paying $4.00+ a gallon for diesel. At least that’s how I’ve convinced myself that burning 18 cords of spruce per year is worth the work. Great video. It was good to hear I’m not the only who has learned gasification the hard way!

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 5 měsíci

      Great comment about your experience and perspective! I 100% agree with everything you mentioned. FYI - I was born in AK, at Elmendorf AFB a few years ago ;-) I visit quite often, in fact, I have a trip planned again this summer. I have a couple of questions for you - what area of AK and do have any issue getting dry, hardwood?

    • @augustlindow1162
      @augustlindow1162 Před 5 měsíci

      @@UpNorthNybergs The only hardwood we have up here that is widely available is birch. I try to get as much as I can but it’s just not as abundant. I live on the Kenai peninsula just south of the Kasilof river. The last couple of years the spruce bark beetles have been killing a lot of trees so there is all kinds of dead spruce available. Thats cool you still come to Alaska. It’s a beautiful place to live and raise kids.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 5 měsíci

      @@augustlindow1162 thanks for comment, I am so looking forward to June when we get up there again. I agree, great area to raise kids! Enjoy!!

  • @barney1941
    @barney1941 Před 5 měsíci

    do you have a video on your wood boiler?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 5 měsíci

      Hi Barney, I sort of have a video...I compare the 2 types of wood boilers in this video. I should do a video on my newer Central Boiler HDX760, to explain what I like and dislike. Anyway, here is the link - czcams.com/video/_0Evd7OWv80/video.html

  • @barney1941
    @barney1941 Před 5 měsíci

    i have the same size tractor. a cutting edge for bucket and hydraulic top link were huge improvements for 250 each. also look into pats easy change. nice video rich (canadarago lake ny) o the hips, how did that work out? i need new hips. did you research stem cells?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks for the question - I had both hips replaced (lot's of basketball) about 10 years ago. I was pretty young so I opted for the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing surgery. Check it out, it has done wonders for my mobility. Good luck!!

  • @greatlakespowerstrokefx4
    @greatlakespowerstrokefx4 Před 5 měsíci

    Did you buy from Ginop Equipment? If so good experience?

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 5 měsíci

      Yes, decent experience, nothing great. The service and parts dept top shelf!!

  • @greatlakespowerstrokefx4
    @greatlakespowerstrokefx4 Před 5 měsíci

    The mx’s are beasts. I went with a L3902 because i wanted a smaller frame to fit in tight woods and it paid off. Defiantly love the stance of the mx and i assume the loader really rocks

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 5 měsíci

      Agreed, I like the MX, but those L Series are great! Every winter I long for a cab ;-)

    • @greatlakespowerstrokefx4
      @greatlakespowerstrokefx4 Před 5 měsíci

      @@UpNorthNybergs i ordered a 4066r with a cab. My rather large john deere dealer hasnt called in 2 years to say i came. I presume it hasnt? But my buddy talked me into no cab because of how thick my property is and considering i had to work just to make trails to get my L3902 in there. So it worked out great. Eventually ill need a large cab tractor. And the mx5400 or mx6000 are in the running. But i was thinking about going up to the M4 for more capacity. Because my L02 really holds its own. Its probably going to he a couple more years before that can happen. I was kinda surprised the JD 4066r didnt work out but i worked for the better

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 5 měsíci

      @@greatlakespowerstrokefx4 I'm in the market for an orchard tractor, not sure what brand yet, still researching. I didn't get a cab because, like you, I have a lot of trees and my biggest fear was smashing a home in the cab. But as we say in Michigan, no cold temps just bad clothing…not sure I always subscribe to this saying!!

    • @greatlakespowerstrokefx4
      @greatlakespowerstrokefx4 Před 5 měsíci

      @@UpNorthNybergs im a life long michigan resident too. You know what we say it wouldnt be so cold if it wasnt for this wind!

  • @randyvoiles6579
    @randyvoiles6579 Před 5 měsíci

    Traditional wood master 4400

  • @Ironsja11
    @Ironsja11 Před 5 měsíci

    Glad to hear it works so well, I'm a couple counties directly south of you and in need of decent internet! Cellular hotspot isn't cutting it anymore.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 5 měsíci

      You'll like it! Still getting great speeds compared to what I had before…

    • @Ironsja11
      @Ironsja11 Před 2 měsíci

      Just activated my starlink today after getting a pole set up that would allow the dish to shoot over the pine trees. Speeds are fantastic! Thanks again for your information and have a great spring!@@UpNorthNybergs

  • @jb6971
    @jb6971 Před 6 měsíci

    Very capable mower. Your going to be watching your grandchildren using it from your rocking chair some day.

    • @jb6971
      @jb6971 Před 6 měsíci

      Oh, hook your chains back up to your drive shaft. 😮

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 6 měsíci

      I hope so! Thanks for watching!

  • @HeavyChevy32
    @HeavyChevy32 Před 6 měsíci

    First time watcher, live in SW MI, go blue! Random question, do you know a John Nyberg? Worked around the SW MI area

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 6 měsíci

      Hey Chevy, I have many relatives in Michigan but John over that way doesn’t ring a bell. Go Blue!! What a game!!

  • @Vermont_EarthWork
    @Vermont_EarthWork Před 6 měsíci

    I just got a quote for a MX5400 cab with manual shift transmission. December 2023. With R14 loaded tires, rear work lights, rear wiper, 2 rear remotes and loader is now $54,500.

  • @jeffhess9779
    @jeffhess9779 Před 6 měsíci

    I’ve burned wood most of my life. I’ve used traditional wood burning units and gasification units. In my experience if you don’t season your firewood you will run into a problem sooner or later no matter which unit you use. Green or wet wood burns poorly period! And it produces way more damaging creosote and tar build up which damages the fire box which decreases the life of the unit. If you fire with green or wet wood your furnace efficiency will be degraded because the furnace uses energy from the fire to dry the green or wet wood in the firebox out enough so it will burn.

    • @UpNorthNybergs
      @UpNorthNybergs Před 6 měsíci

      I agree with this as well!

    • @yetilikesbeer
      @yetilikesbeer Před 6 měsíci

      Absolutely. It's a double whammy for this unit. For a conventional boiler you need to vaporize the water then it exists the boiler via the flue. For a down draft gasification unit you have to first vaporize the moisture then get it out of the boiler. The water vapour leans out the gasses from the firebox into the secondary reducing or preventing the secondary burn process. With my 750HD I target 12%, 16% measured in the center is my max. The dryer the wood, the cleaner it burns, the less work you need to do. I've ran some wet wood through in the first 3 weeks learning how to run it and a few experiments to test some theorys. From 16 to 20% the moisture starts to affect the ash bed and build up creosote. Above 20% average (between end and center of the wood) nothing good happens, then all of the "maintenance" needs to be done.