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Read articles →Part two of a real driveway-build series, this video focuses on the practical logic behind road construction rather than the TYM T474 specifically, drainage spacing, culvert placement, and why crush-run material works as a base. Tony briefly notes the T474 is near 200 hours with zero issues. Best for homesteaders planning a gravel road; tractor shoppers get only passing commentary on the machine.
An owner-operator channel where the host documents actual homestead builds, sharing both methods and hindsight mistakes from hands-on experience.
About every 150 to 200 feet, using cross cuts so water diverts away from the road instead of cutting the sides.
A mixture of rock, clay, and sand run through a crusher to about three-quarters inch size, which packs down almost like concrete as a road base.
Zero issues, described as a monster of a tractor with virtually no maintenance beyond normal oil changes and greasing on schedule.
Yes, you can substitute by running your tractor up and down the road as you put layers down, though it takes a bit longer.
