You have made me becoming extremely interested in the different materials used for gravel..... I always here you talk about and use road bond! I love it!
Entreched as hell. Thought you would haul that off on the right side looking up and daylight that so it can naturally drain. This thing is gonna blow out first rain storm unless paved.
Congrats to you and your family on the new baby! I’m on the Eastern side of the state here in Greenville and recently started following your channel. It’s enjoyable learning new tips and techniques that I can start implementing…..Congratulations again!
Estimates get in the way of work and work gets in the way of estimates. It's a vicious cycle for sure. Great work brother. Always look forward to your content.
Todd you're 💯 amazing and your crew is awesome thanks for sharing, love the Hillbilly towing part I've done just that same thing on some sketchy logging jobs where straight trucks could only fit Oh yeah it's a Humdinger but good times. God bless y'all from Gaffney South Carolina viewer 🙏❤️💯
Why didn't you tailgate the road bond on this job? The first substantial rains will wash the gravel down to the road & create ravines on the drive, won't it?
I enjoy watching every video! I used to have a small operation in mn before I moved to nc and watching these videos is putting me on edge to get started again. It’s going to be alot different finding work here vs were i was in mn,any input on who to contact around the triad anyone? Thank you god bless!!
Wish I was closer. I'd come show u what thst 289 can do n a hurry. Is there a reason u didn't slope sides b4 putting base down?? Was just thinking all the twisting an turning on fresh stone to load out. Or even if u ran w drive it'll spill over on stone if not careful. Looks good though man. Wish I could find someone like u 2 work 4 on the side
Out of curiosity, would you ever use big rock (like #2 or 3) as your first layer as opposed to road bond? I see that recommended quite a lot. As I said, just curious, since we have some pretty steep sections of our drive/road that need material on them, and trying to determine the best approach.
If the soil is a little soft I’ve used larger stone for a base. But not the whole driveway. It’s usually best to cut out the softer material and place dry compactable dirt.
If its steep gravel wont stay without outsloping and ditching. Paving is a better option for steep. In the woods we always put down 10 inches of 3 inch compacted in 5 inch lifts then cap with 4 inches of 1 inch rock for traction. You tend to marble out and spin out on bigger stuff when steep.
I was wondering that too. I’ve heard a lot of people say to put #2 as a base, then #57 in the middle and top with crusher run. Others say just dig down and only do crusher run 🤷🏽♀️
We have experimented with what we call a dirty 2 inch. We put down 12 inches in lifts but it has a lot of fines thats why we call it dirty sets up like asphalt. No base rock at all
In idaho we have bassalt we can dig out thats 6 inches before its crushed so in my opinion its better to put that down first then do the 1 inch rock on top. Its basicay free and untreated takes a little more to work with but ids not crushed
Does your machine seem to struggle to turn ? Like if you just hit the joystick all the way left or alll the way right , does it bog down a bit and not turn ? My 289d3 does that and its driving me crazy. Do these 289ds do this or is it just my machine
Was straight up the only option for that driveway? Very steep, it there was room I would have wanted an S or C shape. But sometime you just have to make the best of what you got.
Hey Todd, I’ve got the same truck and it’ll spin out if you spit in front of the tires. I’ve not noticed a way to lock the rear end on it. Could you possibly post a pic of where it’s located in your truck?
Hey Donnie, I don't have a pic unfortunately but if you look at the bottom right corner of the radio there will be a button you will hold it about 2 sec after that you will get the notification on your gauge cluster that indicates the rear end is locked
Even without the trailer hooked to it ? Just asking because I really love your videos and they have really got me thinking about starting my own side business and I’m in the south eastern part of the state.
You have made me becoming extremely interested in the different materials used for gravel..... I always here you talk about and use road bond! I love it!
Entreched as hell. Thought you would haul that off on the right side looking up and daylight that so it can naturally drain. This thing is gonna blow out first rain storm unless paved.
I’ll post a follow up vid in a couple months. Time will tell
This is what I was thinking too. Only one place for the water to go........
i love ALL your videos Todd, im to the point where i have watched almost every one. i have learned so much. thank you
Thanks so much for watching Mike. I will keep em coming
Congrats to you and your family on the new baby! I’m on the Eastern side of the state here in Greenville and recently started following your channel. It’s enjoyable learning new tips and techniques that I can start implementing…..Congratulations again!
Thanks Kraig 🙏🏻
Another great one!
Looking good Todd. It is going to be nice. Hope you and the family are doing well. Have a great day.
Todd you are the best..... hands down sir!
Watching the video and realized I just drove by this place a few days ago haha. Had no idea you were even located around here
Those block style tracks on the 289 really help compact that road material in.
Estimates get in the way of work and work gets in the way of estimates. It's a vicious cycle for sure. Great work brother. Always look forward to your content.
True story
289 is best most comfortable, powerful skid I've ever ran. But they r 20-25k higher than most brands. But it's a sweet tractor
Rewatched! Missing your content my friend! I need a driveway training video!
I’ll get back at it one of these days
Todd you're 💯 amazing and your crew is awesome thanks for sharing, love the Hillbilly towing part I've done just that same thing on some sketchy logging jobs where straight trucks could only fit Oh yeah it's a Humdinger but good times. God bless y'all from Gaffney South Carolina viewer 🙏❤️💯
Much appreciated Daniel! Always good to see ya in the comments
Congratulations on the birth of your child, good to see you back, am curious on how this hilltop driveway comes out.
Thanks my friend
Why didn't you tailgate the road bond on this job? The first substantial rains will wash the gravel down to the road & create ravines on the drive, won't it?
I enjoy watching every video! I used to have a small operation in mn before I moved to nc and watching these videos is putting me on edge to get started again. It’s going to be alot different finding work here vs were i was in mn,any input on who to contact around the triad anyone? Thank you god bless!!
Congratulations 🎉
Good comedy show
Hope your family is doing well great job on what you're doing has to be hard on that slope!
All well here👍👍👍
Great video ✔️
Thanks my friend 🙏🏻
We’ve been out of road bond at Penrose Vulcan for a while and won’t have any till October. 😮
Looks like you need Wilber back! 😂
Wish I was closer. I'd come show u what thst 289 can do n a hurry. Is there a reason u didn't slope sides b4 putting base down?? Was just thinking all the twisting an turning on fresh stone to load out. Or even if u ran w drive it'll spill over on stone if not careful. Looks good though man. Wish I could find someone like u 2 work 4 on the side
Whats the difference between road bond and asphalt millings? it looks the same
I dig it
Out of curiosity, would you ever use big rock (like #2 or 3) as your first layer as opposed to road bond? I see that recommended quite a lot. As I said, just curious, since we have some pretty steep sections of our drive/road that need material on them, and trying to determine the best approach.
If the soil is a little soft I’ve used larger stone for a base. But not the whole driveway. It’s usually best to cut out the softer material and place dry compactable dirt.
If its steep gravel wont stay without outsloping and ditching. Paving is a better option for steep. In the woods we always put down 10 inches of 3 inch compacted in 5 inch lifts then cap with 4 inches of 1 inch rock for traction. You tend to marble out and spin out on bigger stuff when steep.
I was wondering that too. I’ve heard a lot of people say to put #2 as a base, then #57 in the middle and top with crusher run. Others say just dig down and only do crusher run 🤷🏽♀️
We have experimented with what we call a dirty 2 inch. We put down 12 inches in lifts but it has a lot of fines thats why we call it dirty sets up like asphalt. No base rock at all
In idaho we have bassalt we can dig out thats 6 inches before its crushed so in my opinion its better to put that down first then do the 1 inch rock on top. Its basicay free and untreated takes a little more to work with but ids not crushed
Looking good
Does your machine seem to struggle to turn ? Like if you just hit the joystick all the way left or alll the way right , does it bog down a bit and not turn ?
My 289d3 does that and its driving me crazy. Do these 289ds do this or is it just my machine
Yep. Hard left or right will drag it down some
Was straight up the only option for that driveway? Very steep, it there was room I would have wanted an S or C shape. But sometime you just have to make the best of what you got.
Unfortunately it was the only viable option since this property was long and narrow
Hey Todd, I’ve got the same truck and it’ll spin out if you spit in front of the tires. I’ve not noticed a way to lock the rear end on it. Could you possibly post a pic of where it’s located in your truck?
Hey Donnie, I don't have a pic unfortunately but if you look at the bottom right corner of the radio there will be a button you will hold it about 2 sec after that you will get the notification on your gauge cluster that indicates the rear end is locked
@@jordanking9168 I appreciate the response and will check that out tomorrow!
How much for a machine like that?
Thanks Todd how's the wife and baby girl doing.
Doing great!
Get ur done
Great to see ya Wendel
Do you have to have a CDL to drive the F-750 in North Carolina
Yes
Even without the trailer hooked to it ? Just asking because I really love your videos and they have really got me thinking about starting my own side business and I’m in the south eastern part of the state.
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