Spring cleanup

[Bar Nuthin 2,236]

I decided to give one of these rakes a try to tackle the massive number of limbs and sticks that winter deposited on my property. I (temporarily) modified it to use with a slot hitch. Once I learned to slow down a little bit, the results were decent. I was worried it might destroy my turf, but it seems fine - actually does a little dethatching. Once I get everything windrowed near my large oaks, I'll hook up the Mighty Mac and make some mulch. Then breakout the Cyclone Rake for a vac job. Got about an acre to do.

 

There are also a few limbs that will see a chainsaw and a fire pit.

 

 

Edited March 10 by Bar Nuthin

[ri702bill 11,497]

Is the axle on the chipper allowed to pivot? Most likely not. So to move it around you lift it like a snowblower?? Nice pair of Workin' Girls!

Spring has not arrived here yet... soon.

[Bar Nuthin 2,236]

1 hour ago, ri702bill said:

Is the axle on the chipper allowed to pivot? Most likely not. So to move it around you lift it like a snowblower?? Nice pair of Workin' Girls!

Spring has not arrived here yet... soon.

It started out as a "wheelbarrow" style chipper with a 7HP Briggs. I adapted it using a snowblower bracket. It is hydro lifted. 

Another MacKissic Mighty Mac thread - Implements and Attachments - RedSquare Wheel Horse Forum

 

 

Edited March 10 by Bar Nuthin

[ebinmaine 77,687]

Wicked nice Bar!

 

We are probably a month away from spring up here. Snow is still Knee Deep on most places of the property. Looking forward to getting our beasts out and putting them to work like you did.

[Ed Kennell 45,254]

75* and bright sun means seat time.    I did the scratch, thatch, sweep thing.

 

 

[sqrlgtr 2,291]

@Bar Nuthin Been kicking around the idea of making a rake like this adapted to a dozer blade bracket to push leaves with. Is this a homemade rake or store bought?

Edited March 10 by sqrlgtr

[Bar Nuthin 2,236]

33 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:

Is this a homemade rake or store bought?

Jungle site.  But I'm using a piece of bar stock and my slot hitch - instead of the 2" receiver it's designed for (3-point adapter)

 

You can see it's still in testing stage by the vise-grips

[Bar Nuthin 2,236]

6 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Snow is still Knee Deep on most places

 

So, up to the normal sized person's ass, I take it. 

[MainelyWheelhorse 2,358]

@ebinmaine @Bar Nuthin I’ve been losing snow steadily over the last few days up here. I’m about 3 hours north from EB.  Today being 70 really made it recede. It is still far too wet and cold to do much between the ice and pockets of snow. I have no big trees so I’ve got bare ground everywhere. I did get a bunch of outdoor stuff done today though. The snow here is bear toe deep and probably ankle to shin deep to normal people😁

 

Edited March 11 by MainelyWheelhorse

[Bar Nuthin 2,236]

We've had a lot of high winds this year.  At this rate, I'll still be cleaning up 'til the 4th of July!

 

[ebinmaine 77,687]

8 minutes ago, Bar Nuthin said:

We've had a lot of high winds this year.  At this rate, I'll still be cleaning up 'til the 4th of July!

 

No worries man. If you get bored, come on out to my place. We've had a couple of pretty harsh winters including a major ice storm a year or two ago. LOTS of damage to smaller trees. We've also done several forest clearing projects and many of those branches are still waiting to be shredded.

I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say I could run my chipper 8 hours a day for a month straight and not be caught up.