74 year old vintage tractor left in a barn for 20 years... Will it start?? 

Hey Marty! I saw this video when you first uploaded it when I was 12 or 13! At the time I was a kid who loved seeing old tractors run. This video inspired me to restore an old tractor when I get the chance. Now I’m 15, turning 16 in 2 months. And last winter I restored a ford 8n and it looks unbelievably good! Today I looked at a cockshutt 30 that I am planning on buying for my next restoration, and when my dad asked why I wanted to fix another tractor… I just kept thinking of this video! Took me awhile to find it but I was determined to let you know how much I appreciate this channel. I am now proudly subscribed! I am planning on uploading a few videos to my channel about my 8n and hopefully one day my cockshutt! Thanks again!

My wife: Why don't you ever cry or show feelings? Me: tear rolls down every time Marty cranks up one of these beauties after they been sitting there for years. :')

Oh god I've fallen deep into the old tractor repairing RU-vid wormhole, someone call for help!

For me Marty represents the true spirit of the season. He finds old machines and vehicles rotting , seemingly, into the ground. He tinkers with a few important parts, a bit of oil here, some grease here, talking all the while to the soul of this supposedly inanimate object and, a bit at a time, this bolt, that locked up joint, a drink of gas, some gearbox oil , turns the key and 20 years after this old tractor coughed it’s last beat, a spark reaches the fuel, a few pistons cough , smoke billows upwards, filling the old pole barn. Marty adjusts the choke, turns the key again and before we know it, he’s chugging his old friend across the field and onto the awaiting trailer. Happy Holidays Marty, you warmed my heart for sure. $200NZ and a deft hand and life goes on.

My parents bought an old farm property back in the early 70’s. An elderly couple had passed, the estate sold everything as a package. Belongings and all.. it was like walking through history... or an antique store. In one of the large cattle barns, all the way in the back corner was an old John Deere B. Covered in years of dirt, pigeon shit, straw and leaves. I was 16 at the time, and I was well versed in automotive engines, so I at least had basic knowledge. It took me a good month after school and weekends to get it cleaned up to the point of working on it. Finally after many attempts to crank that flywheel by hand, on Easter morning.. dressed in my powder blue leisure suit ready for church.. I don’t know why I felt the need to crank it, but alas and joy... hit me at the same time... actually... oil hit me as it spattered out the exhaust pipe when it began to run. I didn’t go to church that day, but I got my ass blistered instead. I had so much fun after that... driving it down the old country roads.. I was king

There is something about this man and this video that bring such solace to life. I have found myself returning to this video and watching it in full more than half a dozen times in recent years. There is some sort of peace in the way it was carried out and gifted to all of us to enjoy. Marty was the first I subscribed to on you tube and now the first I have ever commented on. I patiently wait daily for new videos as amazing as this one from him. He is the inspiration for the reason why I now have two tractors of my own to tinker with. I am blown away by how intelligent this man is! I hope to watch many more videos from him for many more years to come.

When I was a kid on the farm, we had a Super C Farmall. This brought back a lot of good memories.

There's a real level of calm and patience in the manner in which this man's way of doing things. A good lesson to learn for all men.

Your mechanic abilities are amazing!! Love watching you bring old machinery back to life and use again

One of the things that impressed me most, was that you didn't try to offer him even less money after he said $200! Obviously worth lots more! Props to you for that....

Who doesn't get a big smile when the blue smoke first rolls out of the exhaust pipe?

Imagine staring at that tractor for 20 years just for someone to get in running in a couple hours. Good work!

This man is a hero of historical preservation......I clung to every second of this vid!

The village in the uk where I was born and grew up . There was an old guy who got a brand new Massey Ferguson . He was a lovely old gent a market gardener . His tractor sat in is wooden garage for over 40 years totally unused . Sadly Malcolm passed away. After the funeral family had to sort his house out. Eventually one said we need to look in the garage . So the tree blocking the doors was removed . Inside was the Fergy under a sheet . Flat tyres old fuel etc . This old fergy came back to life . Malcolm was so old school . I ended up paying £30 for his tidy 60s Hilman Huskycar . I was a young driver and this old car did the job for a couple of years . Eventually sold that to another old guy for £250 . That was 40 years ago. Just seeing that old tractor reminded me . Great video . Love what you do ressurecting old machines.

I bet when old mate heard that running he wished he'd said $500

I sure wish I wasn't so old and I lived somewhere that these tractor finds were possible. Here in the U.S. everything either gets scrapped or goes for way too much money. But, I will continue to live vicariously through all of you folks who take the time to restore this old iron and post the videos. Thank you to all. Tiny T, I"ll be watching for your videos.

That poor tractor!! She was sooo happy and excited! She was going to the field, back to work. She has waited sooo long. " Yea, let's go. The fields, let's go! I can't wait, back to work again! What? Why are you turning around??? NO!! Not a trailer! Why are you putting me on a trailer? I want to go to WORK!!! " Someone needs to explain to Her she is retired and NOW has a life of relaxation and LOVE! Great vid. THANK YOU!!!

You got to love it when you can get a relic started and drive it on the trailer. Best feeling. One time I found a International 400 Utility in the back yard of an implement dealer. 3 point hitch, Torque Amplifier. Nice little tractor. The dealer said it was junk and wouldn't run. Paid him $250-300 as I recall. I sent my wife down the street to buy a battery. In the meantime I tore the carb apart and cleaned it. Re-set the points - which was the problem with the tractor all along. It fired up right away. I drove it past the dealers office window a couple of times just for fun. He came out and asked me if I wanted to sell my tractor! lol

I have vivid memories as a 12-year-old of driving a Farmall on my grandfather's dairy farm in rural Pennsylvania. My parents used to ship my brother and I out there from Texas to help take in the hay during the summer. That Farmall pulled the haywagon. As you might guess, driving the tractor is the choice job when you're taking in the hay.

I love that you got the owner to hold the camera while you drove it onto your trailer. 👏

Brother, that is so freaking awesome and just love your time,talking, patience, knowledge, and just watching you work your magic. Thank you for sharing your findings and videos, God bless and congratulations on your new baby.

You’ve inspired me. If my tractor even hesitates to start I’m ready to pick up the phone and call the mechanic! When you got the old boy moving it made me smile.

Deal of a lifetime. Thank you for not trying to get it cheaper like some sort of digger. The man named a price and it was known to be more than fair. You were gracious enough to make the deal without haggling.

Dude, you are truly amazing. You are such a great mechanic. Nothing scares you. You’re a pleasure to watch. I feel like I’m on these adventures with you!

New bettery, clean connections and give er some clean gas ! That farmer missed out on a great tractor. Good on you for getting it going.

I can't believe that thing actually ran!! WOW. I just can't believe it, after sitting for so many years. I thought for sure it would have been completely seized up. I guess that just shows how well built it is. I love seeing antique machines brought back to life!

Recall these McCormick Farmal's when I was a kid on my grandparents dairy farm in Quebec Canada.. so sweet. Milk quota and peas and corn for the Green Giant cannery. My dad worked for the Bell Telephone, when he retired he said I should have taken on the Farm. I was so choked when he did not. Was in the family since 1823

$200 Dollars and she starts up after hardly any prep. Shes a keeper.

We had two of these when I was a child on our dairy farm (circa 1949), near Vancouver, BC. If I am right, it is a McCormack- Deering Farmall A. ...Vintage post WW2 about 1949 or 50. Wonderful for a garden ( or hobby farm of course)... I think it has a PTO but not a 3-point hitch. I can see my mother sitting on it 70 years ago., raking windrows of hay....nostalgia is just washing over me.

Legendary. I wish I had the knowledge and skills to get machinery working like you do.

That is so friggin' cool ! I was jumping up and down in my chair, right on! 74 years old! Amazing!

Can't believe the crank handle was still with it.... Brings back memories of when I brought home my IH 300. It hadn't had any real care for 30 years..... It cleaned up really well and gave me 20 years of service before I traded it in on a modern tractor.

Hey man I'm restoring an allis chalmers B up in Wellsford and everyone always asks me "why are you restoring a vintage tractor" and I think it was about a year ago I was down one of those youtube rabbit holes and I came across this very video and realised hey this guy is kiwi I didnt even realize we had vintage tractors in nz, and it made me really want to find an old one in a shed somewhere and do it up. Lo and behold about a month ago I buy a tractor on facebook for $500 sight unseen, and now its giving me such a great project to work on during lockdown. All because of your video, so cool man

That was so rewarding! Thanks so much for taking the time to share with us all. I was laid off 6 weeks ago here in the USA and have been having a rough go of it. Your videos give me a moment of positivist in each and every day. Look forward to clicking on the next episode.

I learnt to drive on a farmall! I'm 38 years old! Thx grandpa! I miss that tractor!

I just love how you bring these old girls back to life with all the liquid changes that are required.

That's amazing what you did there to that tractor, breathing in new life. And let me say that seeing you haul that tractor over little bridges, waterfalls, and in forested trails. I am jealous to say the least. You live in paradise sir, enjoy that gift!

Nice buy for tractor that runs after a little work.

WOW, What a great buy for only 200 bucks. Love those old tractors, fun to play with. Reminds me when I was young staying on my Uncles farm in Wisconsin. He had an old tractor like this. Thanks for the Vid! :)

my dad and I found a 1939 unstyled A john deere tractor in our shed. we ended up putting a new magneto on it and it fired right up. the owner of the house before us said the tractor had been sitting there for 40+ years. amazing how reliable these old tractors are. I guarantee in 40 years the new tractors wont start. these old tractors were built to last.

Very well done sir. It’s magical watching an old machine being gently brought back to life. Nice camera work as well.

Hearing that old tracker started like it did, sent joy and tears in my eyes and my heart!👍🇨🇦

I love that you recorded the conversation with the previous owner. :)

Those A's, are fun tractor's. Your wife will love it!

I had a 1954 Farmall Cub at the farm I work at. It was a gas motor with a 6 volt system. I had the motor crank as well but I never had to use it. We had the belly mounted cultivators and the ones for the rear. Hearing your tractor run brought back memories. Nice find.

Love that sound of the engine. I have a 47 C runs like a top. Those old tractor run forever.

What a lovely old Farmall tractor! Brings fond memories of when used to drive an old 1940’S Fergerson tractor 💖

It had no problem with spark and a minimal carb problem with the bowl not sealing. You got lucky, son!

Tractor for 200 you can certainly find the deals marty . Couple of hours work and its up and running excellent . Top man .

It brings a tear to my eye when I see an old piece of machinery come to life again. I feel the past owners living in it and I see the tractor smiling with its new life. Great job great video.

Me and my father in law, purchased a 47 Cub Farmall, that had been sitting in a field for 15 years. It had a 4 inch pecan tree, growing through the planters, so we used a chain saw to cut it out. After months of soaking, we were so delighted to see it crank and run, of those old wires and plugs. Eventually, we restored it to "Like New" condition and enjoyed several parades and won a few trophies! I think I'd go back and make an offer on the boat!!!

That is a great old tractor. I would love to find something like that to tinker with and clean up and make it sort of new again. This tractor didn't seem to bad to get running again. The typical things to do and you covered them. Great video.

I spent many hours on the seat of one those Farmall A tractors here in Wisconsin. Everything from plowing snow to field work. Great to see it running again. Takes me back about 40 years.

Congratulations with your new tractor, amazing job you made there, looking forward to seeing more of your new tractor. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you and your family

Nice job on this. Me an the old man have a 48 farmall H we've let sit around for for about 5 years now and it's the best feeling getting them back to life.

That's amazing for a tractor that has been sitting fot 20 yrs, thanks for sharing, glad it worked out!

Thanks Marty for a fine video. Long ago my beloved Uncle had a FarmAll Cub, very similar to this one, and about 8-10 awesome horsepower . I was a 12 year old boy and DYING to drive ANYTHING. It was heaven sitting in that seat and actually moving. Many many hours have been spent in tractor seats since then, and the thrill is gone.My Uncle is long gone, may he rest in peace, and I am not too far behind him, but the old tractors will never die A tearful TYVM for the trip down memory lane on the little tractor.

My grandfather had one like this when I was young n I loved to drive it. He had a belly mower to cut grass in his large yard n impliments for planting his corn n other veggies. My brother in law has it now n it is still going strong. Thanks n God Bless

Just came across this video now. Very very enjoyable to see this older piece of iron, given some TLC, and then, on the move. Great buy for you. Thanks for posting this.

That's the tractor I learned to drive when I was growing up. It is a International Harvester Cub. The ignition is 6 volts positive ground. It has about 10 HP. This is a real nice garden tractor.

This is so captivating like having your own teacher in mechanics.

I cheered when you got it started! Love how you know your way around this old tractor.

Can’t beat that for 200.00 , those Farmall tractors are hard to beat!

Love this old machines, it's definitely a testament to the right engineering and quality went into. Great thanks.

That was a great man, you brought that old boy back to life. Keep us posted on when it’s fully restored thanks and keep up the great work🍻.

Just love the no nonsense approach and the level headed attitude towards getting things working again !!!! Its how old 70 yrs hell yeah no problem mate love it . Well done Marty . Keep em coming .

I still grin every time I see one of these old finds crank up... For some reason, I just can't imagine anyone doing this with any of today's tractors 75 years from now (it won't be as simple as seals, lube and points, eh? lol)... Thanks for sharing (yep, looking in the archives tonight).

Decent Kubota technology since this tractor is still working. The merit of the Operator too, congratulations 👌.

The "tooka, tooka, tooka" of that oil can brought to my mind, reviving the tin man in the Wizard of Oz! I really enjoyed this video!

Not really a tractor guy but my Dad had one very similar, a Farmall Cub and your video brings back lots of memories! Thanks for bringing the old girl back to life.

So impressed. What a perfect little tractor. I want one. They knew what they were doing back then.

i have always lived in the city/suburbs so naturally i have never owned a tractor, but as a fix it guy i have picked up a few riding mowers and fixed them. for some reason i am itching to get my hands on a real tractor like this old beauty. when you triumphantly backed it out of that shed i couldn't help but smile.

It brings me joy to see these vehicles that were once the best in their class running again. Once a legend always a legend. Keep up the great work dude.

Well done sir! I just went to a tractor show today and one of the exhibitors had this exact same machine! How cool is that!

Absolutely love watching these and have no idea why. Never ever been near a farm. You just know if its humanly possible...this guy is going to get it running. Brilliant. Tractor cannot believe its luck!

Sits for 20 years and still starts up. I have weed trimmers that won't start after 6 months!

Instantly worth a lot more than $200 once you got it running! Great job! Nice video!

Extremely satisfying video to watch as opposed to anything you see on media and the news to day. Just a fabulous old tractor come back to life. Absolutely wonderful. Thanks. You made my day mate!

If anything, things made 40's sure lasted and looked good doing it! that tractor is Art on wheels, I love it, Good job getting it going, bet you the owner heart must have been hurting, once you got it started and loaded on the trailer under its own power.

Saw this video and was amazed at the luck you had! What a find! Also, appreciated the care you took to methodically get it to run and then care for a piece of equipment history. Kudos to you and for posting this video. As a lover of old equipment (They don't make them like this any more!), I enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for sharing.

Great Sunday morning viewing to get me started.. Lovely old tractor.. (Phil - UK)

It's a pleasure watching you work and the results were great! It gave my wife and I a thrill to hear that first "pop" as you were starting it. I've revived a couple of older tractors and it is rewarding to give them a new life. Great video!

New Zealand is so beautiful! The drive home looked amazing.

Simply Awesome Marty. I love the way you attack each area in a methodical and purposeful way to prevent damage and ensure you don't spend money if the previous step is bad. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

New sub here. Love this stuff. Thanks for saving this tractor. She will be good to you for many years. Thanks and keep us posted

Been there, done that. You are a good mechanic. That is high praise from a retired chief engineer steam/motor any HP. Just remember: it is just a machine. Someone made it and you can fix it and operate it.

I bought a small 1970 caravan about 5 yrs ago just because I liked it.. My experience was just as yours, the farmer wanted it gone and we agreed to a silly small price. The van was in perfect condition still in 1970 style down to the bone handled eating utensils. I love having it in my life and sleep in it often. I'm writing these words while sitting in it.

What a steel. Beautiful tractor 👌🏽

I Think getting big hits on your digger video changed the whole direction of your channel, and far play, excellent work. Your digger video was seen across the world in a few days, Greetings from Ireland.

My Farmall H, nicknamed,"Mr Hany" by my uncle, has been pulling a Bush Hog all around my rural comunity for the twenty - something years I've had it. The old ladies love us.

I loved this video. So cool to hear that familiar sound when it started for the 1st time in 20 plus years. Sounds like an old song when drives away!

Fantastic find, I love seeing antique equipment coming back to life with a little TLC. ANd for only $200 AMAZING!!

The curves on the fuel tank alone is a work of art.

Hello from Kalamazoo Michigan USA. When I was a child we lived on an eighty acre farm. Our garden tractor was a Farmall Cub. It was a good little machine.

Thanks for sharing. It’s great to see old, neglected machines brought back to life by people who care.

Mate this is unreal, keep it up! Looking forward to seeing it fully restored in its former glory!

my dad has a 1947 Farmall BN that's still running strong! they made stuff to last back in those days! i feel sorry for people today that don't understand what quality truly means in a product.

The super A l think are quite hard to find. They are about the same size as the Cadet but have twice the power. I've seen them with a two bottom plow, belly mower, and hydolics on the back. Great tractors! I like the Super C & Super M. The Super M had a under drive which made it very strong. Loved all the old FARMALLS!

I started my mechanics journey when I was 16 years old, having loved ANYTHING mechanical, in 1953 and retired several years ago. Really enjoy your expertise with these old tractors! And I notice you like me want everthing clean to assemble! I understand your passion for these old pieces of equipment. This may sound silly but these running relics seem to have a soul and are alive, kinda think that was what you were saying. Howard

Good job! They were built to just plain run back then! None of the 'improvements' like sensors, and sensors to monitor those sensors, and back up sensors to fail in case the other sensors don't fail fast enough.