Installing Pond Overflow Spillway Pipe! No More Flooded Yard!

Installing an spillway pipe so the pond will not overflow its banks. Tractor Time with Tim and Dave use a laser system on the Kubota U48-5 mini-excavator to dig a sloped trench to a drain pipe in the front yard.

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[kdeckster]

That picture of the clouds reflecting in the pond is amazing!

[HankinsExcavating]

You did good!! It takes more than a day to get used to the systems. Don't sweat it.

[ronevans]

Boy you have put a lot of time in your yard and pond over the years it’s finally getting where you want. I’ve been watching your videos for years also. I hope you’re be getting back to farm work video.

[BattlestarCanada]

A suggestion: How about a solar water fountain in the pond? I think a tasteful laminar flow install would make an epic video and would be a great reason for a big excavator to be 'rented' 😊

[Kcolby]

Reminded me of an old army song: “You’re in the army now, you’re not behind a plow, you’ll never get rich digging a ditch, you’re in the army now!” But they didn’t have machines, or a nice pond. Nice work folks. Blessings.

[earlyriser]

Showing your screen was eye opening. Thanks Christi
Tell Dave I bought a straw hat just because of him.

[mikelewisoutdoors]

Another great video. It’s always nice spending a little of my Sunday with you guys. I hope you are doing well. Much love

[RobertBrothersJr-dcnr]

Tim, your pond project is looking fantastic. It sure has been a lot of work but I can see that it’s definitely paying off. Thanks for another great video.

[tacticalrabbit]

You should put a check valve at the outlet end to keep critters out of the pipe.

[ElletteElliottJackson]

Talk with The Stoney Ridge Farmer/Josh Draper. He had a leaky pond and used something I think he said it was called "Dam Tight". It stopped his leaks.

[BikeMike]

I want to go water skiing in that pond, it's so calm...😂

[tacdad]

Great video, as always I enjoyed it. I am working on a similar project with my pond as well.

[Not_So_Weird_in_Austin]

Nice example of computer and laser to dig slope and the issues to fix. Can you get the GPS version to compare?

[Scott-cunf]

Very interesting episode. At this point, if I had a need for an item like you used, I don't believe I would purchase that one. The way Dirt Perfect uses a laser for installing tile seems much easier and way less complicated. Laser set to the slope and a receiver on the implement indicating high, low, or on grade. Probably a much cheaper setup also.

[ShaneZettelmier]

Is Dave just there to break things? ;) 😂

[randywhelan]

And that's why you should only be using topcon.
Works everywhere every time.
No problem.

[ronaldcamp]

I cannot believe the overflow is adequate for flood conditions.

[homesteadingkosher]

I wonder if an initial trench with the ventract trenching attachmnet to establish max depth (as a guide), then using the excavator to enlarge the trench, might be quyicker and simpler.
Though I don't recall what you showed as depth guide / setting on the ventrac.

[rcoleman]

Grass seed your getting tight in your old age Tim lol

[robbridges]

Nice video, I think several of your viewers would be interested in the laser system, if it works! I know your ground is pretty much flat. Where in the world does that pipe drain to, and how long is it?