The Mini-Skid can be made as versatile as you want it to be with the more implements you purchase for it. Like the big skid loader, the more implements you get, the more useful the machine becomes over time. You got all those toys...err tools, and I'm just as satisfied that I have my sub-compact tractor....partly your fault and John's fault from A Ritter Bit Will Do LOL....that little BX2680 has been such a great help around my small property especially now that I'm all on my own....my grandfather used to help with a lot of the chores outside but the last couple years he wasn't in too good of health, then we lost him this past January, which has left a massive hole in my life. Losing my mom about 6 years ago was really hard too, you don't realize how much you love them until they're gone....the tractor helps tremendously....course I always find something to use it for like that mini-skid loader, you find uses for it plus more implements/attachments over time to make it do what you need done. I've been thinking about getting one of those DR Power walk behind brush cutters, they have a couple models that you can swap out the attachments on them for a finish mower, snow blower, and a few other things....would be quite useful on my small property....that Vermeer mini-skid would really be fun, but I can't afford something like that right now, if I could afford what I'd really like to do, it would be fine, but I can't afford to buy all the equipment to do the rental yard like I'd love to do.

I’m still liking the hydraulic lift on the trailer. That’s a back saver and time saver rolled into one. We run the same type cutter on the skid and it’s a beast for sure. Way more handy than the tractor rotary cutter as you don’t have to back into the trees, which will wear ya out quick. With the miniskid you can get places the skid can go for sure due to cab height. Simple things like using a grapple to hold log in air while you cut it up is something impossible with the Skidsteer as you can’t get out of the cab with arm raised…we have the Cat with swing out door.

Mike!! PLEASE, please! Have some kind of contest, whoever wins gets to come to your place and you teach them to run the piece of equipment ofntheir choice. I intend to win. I'm a 70 yr old woman and before I kick the bucket, I want to drive the front loader!!

Great accoutrements to your mini skid steer! Here in middle Tennessee, every tree in ours & our neighbors yards have dead ends. When the wind kicks up they fall down, giving the cicada larvae a chance to burrow in the ground. We’ll see them in about 13-17 years again! 🙏🏼👍🏼👏🏼🇺🇸

The brush hog sounds like a jet engine. That must represent the power it expends. The Vermeer is definitely a multi purpose machine. For example, the attachments that go with it. Ever since I started watching your channel in 2021, I’ve been introduced to all the different machines that make work more efficient. That’s one of the many reasons I stay as a subscriber.

I really appreciate being able to do anything on equipment ahead of me. It is getting harder and harder to look back at attachments as I age.

That mini skid is growing on me. I love that brush cutter. Can’t wait to see the power rake in action

Mike , you are right about the bush cutter cutting something and it hitting a tree 🌳 and coming back to hit you. I ran tractor with a 25 foot arm with a 60 inch deck when I worked at VDOT. One day I was cutting behind the ditch on a dirt road and I hit some rocks and one hit a tree and came back and shattered my windshield.

I can see you using the brush cutter all over your property. Compact, powerful, maneuverable…great purchase.

Daniel Arms was using a bigger brush cutter on a Slid Loader awhile back to deal with cedar trees on a property...it was a BEAST!

Mike you remind me of a kid with a new toy,you just have to have it, you must have the most amazing wife letting you have it all your way,don’t neglect her, you can’t buy one like her of the shelf.Have a great day the two of you.😊

Mike: we have the same thing going on with our tree. Little acorns falling & tree ends falling off.

It’s like having a sub compact tractor and a big one. Everything has its purpose I find myself using my subcompact way more than I thought I would.

That brush cutter is the cats’s meow!

Apparently, that new brush cutter gives you the Fizz. Have another productive day.

That Is A Incredible Attachment For That Machine Perfect Match!! Keep Smiling On!! 😅👍👊❤️

I watch Scott’s services and he has the exact set up as this and does so many different jobs with it. And Mike he has a deal like that one u pull behind your tractor and it levels gravel drives perfect

Mike. That’s what happens when you retire. There is never enough time in the day to do what you want accomplished. The key is you do it at your pace. Liking your mini-skid. I see more possibilities each time you show us. Thanks again.

Mike, I bought a brush cutter similar for my mini excavator and I installed a high-impact glass because of the danger of the kickback of debris. Listening to your mower it has a really fast motor similar to the one we bought from Rut manufacturing. Be careful but enjoy, it will definitely get the work done.

What a nice brush hog. Keep the weeds back away from your property. What little you cut there sold me on it. Sorry about the majestic oak tree there. Great shade provider. Hope it stays strong a few more years. The Verneer has proved to be a great asset. You never said it, but i bet it's fun operating it. Then you get to sit back and admire the neat trimmed property lines. Those blades under it do look like it could eat 3 inch wood. Powerful!! Can't wait to see the cut trails down at the cabin. I also can't wait to see the other two attachments. Can't wait to see the concrete pour. Can't wait to see the gutters and overhang on the saw mill shed. There's always stuff i can't wait to see. Such a great channel. Kudos my friend. This channel has a permanent spot at the top of my all time favorite channels.👍🚜❤️🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲

Mike,❤ your videos. Great job demonstrating & explaining how all the attachments work. TY for sharing. Dave from Maine.

Hey Mike, you’re gonna have so much fun on that thing when you get off you’re not gonna be able to walk cause your legs aren’t gonna work😂😂😂

Day late and a dollar short to the show. That mini skid is definitely a game changer. Good to see all the attachments.

Every tool has a purpose. I can see why you're excited. You have a multifaceted platform to work with. And you can keep the Kubota parked a little longer.

Mike, That Brush Cutter in excellent for removing the underbrush from walking trails

Good Morning Morgan Family 🌞- Have a Fabulous and Blessed Day 🤠

We have same problem with all of our oak trees as well. The more wind we get the worse it is. Non of our oaks roots have been touched. Hope Levy can help us out with some kind of insight. The mini skid is the ticket for my 2 acres, endless possibilities all year. George from the Great Sacandaga Lake in the Adirondacks NY.

Hello from Plumstead SE London over in the UK. The sun is shining it's hot and dry. I have beer in the fridge and some mates due to arrive with takeaway food. Lets both have a great day....

I have seen on some machines like this where they extend that forward leaning indfeed to tip the brush forward so it feeds into the choppers better and doesn't fall down on top of the unit.

Yes, the red oak in my front yard is doing the same thing, dropping branch tips and early acorns. But we had our 17-year cicadas this year, and these are side effects of those critters. That brush cutter is phenomenal!

Hey, Mike! I'm the proud owner of a Virnig V30 series root rake grapple. Neil and Nick convinced me that Virnig was the way to go, and it has been a perfect match to my Kubota L2501!

So exciting to see your new attachments. Amazing what is offered today compared to just a few years ago. Basically one machine can do countless tasks which is great for your operation. Thanks

Are you and Nathan in a competition to find the coolest machines/attachments? If so, I think you are winning. LOL That said, it is killing me that you don't build some racks to store them. Maybe even, movable racks for when you need to bring multiple attachments to the work area. Also, when are we going to see some of that civil war collection you spoke about?

Yes, I want that entire setup for my landscape business!😮…including an auger, trencher, and snowblower! I’ll take the truck and trailer too!!😊

I like that mulching attachment. I can think of a lot of places to use something like that. As for the acorn drop… we my walnut trees have been dropping small walnuts for the past 3 or 4 weeks. Never done that this early before. And the wind last night covered the backyard with the ends of branches. Looks like a war zone this morning. All these trees are healthy, just one of those strange years.

Hi Mike, yes.. that little attachment is going to be very handy for you. Hope the tree gets better soon.

Looking forward to seeing you run the brush cutter at the cabin and seeing your other new attachments. The Oak that’s growing one sided toward the house is exactly what I’m facing now. On 3 sides of my house I have trees that have grown so much in the 30+ years since we built the house, that they are now presenting potential problems of damage from limbs coming down on the house.in wind storms. So, I’m gonna have to pay to have some of them trimmed back this fall/winter and some removed completely.

The more and more I see that mini skid loader in action, the more its obvious that it was the right piece of equipment for your needs. That brush cutter is amazing and will definitely get in-between the trees down at the Cabin. Enjoy

I LOVE THE SOUND IT MAKES WHEN YOU START IT UP

I knew you would like a brush cutter for the mini. I’ve I used one rented and loved it. I was maintaining trails with a tractor and bush hog. The tractor was down and fell in love with the mini bush hog combination.

Sold on the mini. So versatile and compact that it can go just about anywhere. Good call.

Really like the brush hog attachment, can't wait for more cabin content

Another great video Mike. Men like us love to tear it up and your new attachment is perfect for that. I really enjoyed it. I’m looking forward to you using it at the cabin.

Yeah I love that brush cutter, easy maintenance too if you have to sharpen the blades or replace them, great access to the undercarriage

With a front cutter you don't get a crook in your neck looking back behind your tractor. Mine is sore for days after much mowing and backing into brushy areas along the edge

I see how good a choice this mini-skid is for your situation; I never doubted your wisdom on the subject.

Mike, the brush cutter is an absolute beast!!

Great attachments. Lookong forward for more attachments and watching them in action. Thanks for sharing Mike.

Mike, this is what we call "Christmas in July" 🎁🎄🎅

Mike: my black walnut trees are dropping small wood and nuts right now and I think it’s the crazy weather 🎉❤

There is a guy around me that used to advertise as being a tree doctor. I don’t know if he is still in business. He would have a bunch of screw in delivery systems that would suck up fertilizer and pesticides into the tree through the sapwood. He saved a lot of older trees in AR, MO, TN and MS. Just a thought.

I agree with the comment that the branches coming down may be related, at least in part, to the cicadas. We had two broods emerge in Middle TN this year and my 16 yr. old maple in the back yard is dropping more branch ends than ever. As you stated, the cicadas lay their eggs in the small branches in existing trees as their life cycle begins. I have heard that young trees ( and assuming new growth) were at the highest risk of damage.

Good morning to Hunter 👋👋😸 and family and friends , Happy Mewsday everyone 😸😸😺

Mike, Look at the bottom side of the oak leaf, If you see little green bugs. You have Aphids dripping sap. Weather could be the reason for the stress on the tree. Last year it was rainy and wet. This year it has been very hot, dry and windy. This type of stress will make trees produce a lot of fruit. (The tree thinks it might die) This can make the branches to heavy and dried out, So they snap off easy. But, Yes. It looks to me like the oak tree is very stressed out. If you like that tree. I would give it some water. Not to much, do not soak it to death. 😁

Nice equipment for sure !!!!! 😊🙏👍❤

I was told that the Cicadas laid their eggs in the end of the branches, thus killing the ends of the limbs. When the branches fall off, the eggs end up in the grounds. There are lots of trees in my area of western Kentucky that this is happening here too. Keep up the good work.

Wow fantastic goodness always life is good appreciate y'all 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

❤ the Vermeer is sweet and the attachments

Mike, I know where there is a 100 year supply of firewood. Two years ago there was a heavy infestation of gypsy moths ( I refuse to use the spongy moth-politically correct name) in our area. From above Lock Haven all the way East to Muncy, the entire North side of the Bald Eagle Mountain is showing about 40 to 50 percent dead trees. It is steep, so it probably will go to waste. If you drive down Interstate I-180 you will see it. The Mini Skid Vermeer looks like a Swiss Army knife of useful equipment.

Mike when you were at tge venue in Butler did you notice the hydraulic forklift holding the speaker collapse when the round hit the hydraulic line??? It came straight down right fast!! Great teaching point on hydraulic systems for all operational folks.

You might say the brush cutter is...The bee's knees, the cat's meow, 23 skidoo, better than the invention of the napkin, the butter on my toast, the... or you might just say it's a good thing. Great video Mike thumbs up.

Morning Mike. Nice attachments! Enjoy today tomorrow is never promised 🎉

GOOOOOOOD MAAAWWNIN TO ALL MY FELLOW OWTM’S FANS/FOLLOWERS from my lil BIG Sistahs house in Massachusetts….Mike because of you…my 60” VIRNIG grapple recently arrived from Messicks & Ali love it!!…

Nice new attachments the cutter would excel over a tractor mount as you are cutter first with a open front vs backing over. Forestry Helmut and shield great idea

Good morning Mike, hey from Kansas. You need a brush/tree eater for your mini x. Just got 1 for my lil Bobcat e42 r2 mini x, climate controlled comfort why you mow/trim trees away... You will luv your life!! Stay strong, keep the faith.

So far it looks like top-shelf stuff. Good vid

The small branches on the ground is from the cicadas laying their eggs in the cuts they make in the small branches

I drive all over the country weekly, mostly the East side of the country, and have noticed in the last month that the red oak trees have something going on with them. It appears that this year’s growth has died because the leaves are dead and brown, but just in the new growth. I don’t know if it’s a disease or drought that is causing it. I don’t think it’s drought because I have been in places that are not dry but still have the same problem.

Those attachments are awesome, nice selection.

Morning all, Like all new "anything" you just get. The excitement will wear off and then it is just another piece of equipment. Lord knows I've had my share. Very nice add ons of good quality. Should expect many years of service.

Good morning! Look out for oak wilt disease as well. I have several of my oak trees die from it recently. It starts with the limbs high up and works its way down.

Hi Mike and Melissa, I wasn't a big fan of that mini skid when you got it, but ya know what, It really has it's place. I really could use that thing cutting brush at my place, it would really help out quite nicely. I don't have enough need to warrant buying one, possibly rent one sometime. Great video, thanks for sharing. Have a day!! Jay from Pa.

Hello from Australia. Hope you are all going well

Good job Mike.I enjoy watching your show.Tell Melissa and Hunter hello.🙏❤️🇺🇸

I use a pawing action for larger brush rather than pushing it over. Works better for me. Helps keep cut brush from falling back over the cutter deck.

Great episode and purchase. This niche equipment will fit your needs at your properties. Wearing safety gear is a prudent idea 👍👍👍

Okay, I’m envious. I need one of those.😊

Quite impressive since I’ve removed lots of undergrowth by hand only problem I have it would work great for large areas and most of mine are quite small and hand removal works for me.

The only difference between the men and the boys is the prices of their toys and your toys are becoming more and equally better you go Mike love watching your channel and hearing all the facts as I've seen them

...................G'day Hunter. Cheers and God bless, Malcolm.

From wisconsin all trees up here are dropping branches oaks,maple everything cicadas are to blame won't happen for another 20 years

Every time I see that wood shed I get impressed. It’s so perfect I’d hate to use it. Lol 😂

Hey Mike, really good job on the editing. You have once again, taken it to a new level!

Here in Kentucky our acorns and hickory nuts are falling early and small also. Anywhere from 6 inches to a foot of the branch tips also are falling as well. Like your new mini tool system you are developing with the mini skid steer,👍

Hey Mike, I wouldn’t worry about your tree dropping acorns. I live in southern Ontario and we have many red oaks in our rural community. They are all dropping undeveloped acorns right now. This year it’s just what they do. 👍

Thats a real nice brush cutter, it will defintley work good at the cabin!.

Lots of nice toys Mike. Nice brushcutter.

Do yourself a favor and add a bolt on cutting edge to the smooth bucket. Also, I think once you use the skidsteer mounted rotary cutter, you'll never want to use a tractor mounted one again. The skidsteer keeps the work out in front of you so you're not constantly twisting around to look behind you. It is way more maneuverable and with a lower center of gravity, CONSIDERABLY more stable on slopes. Honestly (Melissa this is for you 😊) with your current equipment arsenal, I'm kinda confused why you're still talking about getting a tractor. ANYTHING you do with the exception of bailing hay, which you don't do, can be done as well if not better with a skidsteer than a tractor. JMO.

Oh Mike that Half a Day will be an all day if you take Melissa with you and take the side by side so she can check your trail width. So you might as well make it a Date Day and pack some food you have the cooker down there. Work Play Eat ……use the jackery to power a Small Refrigerator. 😁😁🤘🏼🇺🇸

Good morning y'all !!! Have a great day, and hello from British Columbia.

I like the Vermeer!! Unfortunately, I was told that my ssqa attachments wasn't compatible with it, so i quit looking at it!!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

The oak tree has lichen growing on it, so it already has issues. The new road damaged the root system. Those roots go all the way out as far as the leaves. Compacting the soil will definitely cause die back and stress. Hopefully it can adapt for next season. The sticky stuff is from aphids, cicadas, and other insects that feed on the tree. They produce "honeydew" that attracts bees, wasps, ants, etc. that feed on it. In return the ants will protect the aphids from predatory insects, spiders, wasps, ladybugs, etc...

Cicadas did that. My backyard was full of them after a good wind. The neighbor looked it up because their yard is full of them also and they didn't know why. Now we know.

Likely you are stressing the tree with all the pressure on the roots. It is quite close to the house and quite large. Probably not the worst idea for it to come down. Love the equipment.

The brush hog would make an awesome horror movie

The equipment shed has got to move up the priority list.

Awsome brush cutter. Can’t wait to see it in WV on the trails. Stay safe my dude .!! 🦾🧬🇺🇸

I like trying to recognize the roads you're driving, since I live here. Lol

Cool, little skid steer.

You could probably start at the top of busy brush and just work it down. Cool machine