BACK to the POND! John Deere 3046R & Ole Salty Work on Final Grading!
Overview
An owner-operated pond-bank grading session using a John Deere 3046R with a box blade and a Canamex laser-grading system. The video documents real-world problem-solving, correcting drainage issues, managing gentle slopes for mowing, and manually controlling tilt while running the laser on automatic lift. Tim explains why the laser system has limits for irregular terrain versus GPS-based systems. Best for compact tractor owners tackling finish grading or curious about affordable automated grading setups.
Tractor Time with Tim is a family-run channel focused on compact tractor projects, presenting an enthusiast owner-operator perspective rather than a dealership or manufacturer viewpoint.
John Deere 3046R
- PTO horsepower
- 36.6 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in
- 3-point lift capacity
- 2,530 lb at hitch ball
- Hydraulic flow
- 8.6 gpm
