Something tells me that this young man "Cole" is gonna take this farm to the next level. For only being 22 years old he seems to have his head in the right place.
Daddy Cornstar raised both the boys right, they are not afraid to tackle a job without being told to, and do the job very well, obviously knowing that doing it half ass'ed will only cost money down the road.
Honestly Cole, you exhaust me. I'm a Paramedic, I work 6, 12 hour shifts a week and you exhaust me just watching you. Of course you are half my age. Keep up the amazing job you do, America is counting on you and your family of farmers.
@@10thman36 It's a farm. Go out and shoot the shit with em for a bit but remember they're always busy. Don't give up so easily though. Keep going back and talking to farmers unless they tell you not to come back.
Well I finished watching all the old videos and now keep checking back multiple times a day for a new Cornstar video. I know you're on a schedule to post two new videos per week but I can't help wishful thinking. Thank you for putting your farm and family on the internet for us to learn about and enjoy, you really are a delight to watch.
I would agree with that . The tractor that's 40 years old look brand new. What I'd give to run that with grain wagon during harvest. I'm 30 years older than the tractor though.
I can't get enough of your videos. Watching your family work together to accomplish a common goal is so satisfying to watch. Daddy Cornstar and Momma Cornstar did good.
And I thought being a farmer is hard work and at times testing, now I learned about greasing....OMG, just thinking about the amount of work, I give up. You are modern heroes, lol. God's blessings and protection, always. G'day from Down Under.
Ha! My husband just said those tractors are in high demand because they are easier to maintain and work on instead of the new fangled high tech tractors. Smart move to keep 'em.😊
Can't ever get enough of Cole the Cornstar and the Cornstar family, so I love the longer videos like this one. Love the optimism, the hard work, the humble attitudes, and getting insight into farming and everything that goes along with it. So glad that you share what you do with the world.
Ok, I have to admit, I'm officially addicted to your channel. I love your vitality being young and so energetic. I'm just an old phart plugging along creating my little homestead in the mountains of Southern Oregon, but loving my life and enjoying your videos. I'm especially impressed by your beautiful home you inherited. Thank you Cole for sharing your adventure. Jerry of Pine Meadows Hobby Farm.
Yes we all make mistakes especially when doing new stuff. What makes one a great mechanic is being able to ,or wise enough to ,fix their own goofs. Obviously you are a smart man.
I completely agree with young Mr Cole Edward Cornstar being the right person to take that operation to the next level. It would be nice at some future time for this young man to proudly announce that this farm operation is making a profit...yea full speed ahead young man!!
I was a mechanic all my life and most of the skills I learned was by doing the job. When I would teach young guys a job they would say I can’t do it, I would say how do you know if you didn’t try. If you get into a job over your head now and then you can’t help but learn. Every buddy needs help now and then but don’t be afraid to try on your own, now days you can take pictures with your cellphone that helps a lot. just remember someone put it together so someone should be able to take it apart .StaySafe , Great videos
Greg. Hersberger Iam alittle older than you, I’ve wanted one for many years, Iam almost to point where I might soon to old, even a small one about 40 by60, could be 100;000 dollars if you wanted it heated and running water to, cement inside and a pad outside, I’ve thought about schools ( shop house) even that would be more even with a small living quarters, a sewer system that’s up to code here would cost 20;000.
Honestly no clue how I ended up finding your channel, much less watching back to back corn farmer videos at 5am on a Sunday, but this is so wholesome I just can't stop.... and kinda don't want to
When I ask questions and am told it's easy, my response is 'everything is easy when you know it!' Also like to add, there is such thing as a stupid question. I teach knitting and always start my classes with both of these sayings. It great that you are so enthusiastic about maintenance and repairs!
How many times did Cole say, "I've never done this before."? ...he can do it because he knows the basics of mechanics and how things work. If you know the basics....you can do just about anything. Great job everybody!
I’ve always been curious how the day in the life of a farmer is. I just bought my dream property (11 acres) to build my retirement house. I searched tractor mowers and your channel was recommended and now I’m hooked. SUBSCRIBED!
I just watched your video i must say i am very impressed. i normally watch car restorations. stumbled on this by mistake But i am glad i did. i have just spent several hours watching all you guys do. It seems to me you guys are always working on something. if not the tractors you are working on the house. when it is not the house your working on the land. Anyway i have much respect for you guys. i am really looking forward to seeing more videos Have a Fantastic day
Did I miss the 101 step of rag wipe of zerk? Also air filter manufacturers discourage use of pressurized air on filters. Paper medium can be damaged unknowingly.
Your words of wisdom at the end of the video are phenomenal! Not everyone learns the same way. I am a major fan of technical learning and wish we could go back to the days of learning on the job!
You are such an example to young men on how work actually is workable. Thank you for talking to a generation of non farming young men. You set your principals on what needs done has to be done, so get at it. You are a great insperation to all young people. Thank you
It’s awesome to see the farming side of things! I live in Kansas although I have never worked on a farm! I see farmers all the time which all your videos makes me respect them even more! A lot of love and effort!
Cole, the patience you show is amazing. I love seeing how you handle the ups and down. It seems your father is very patient as well.. I wish more people were like that. God bless you and your family
From a formal Farmboy out in the Netherlands. I love the way you talking about farming. You and your dad bring it also to the next level. keep it up, guys. I love to watch videos.
You are a clever teacher Cole. Good to explain, and motivate in a good way. Wish you and your family all the best this week, also. best wishes from Jan in Norway
Hi Cole. Thanks for your persistence getting this video uploaded for us to enjoy tonight! You sure bring a lot of great entertainment to us. Cavemen not having wrenches and "No that wasn't comfortable...." Love your sense of humor Cole!!!!
What a great channel! I was never particularly interested by farming. I figured they threw out the seeds, waited until it was grown, pick it and sell it. Was I wrong! You have to know about everything. I've never failed to learn at least a couple of new things with each episode. Keep up the good work!
I admire this family . They work together they take care of there equipment. The father has done a Great job of raising his SON these people will go far. BLESSING on you all.
I grew up on a farm in northern Michigan and greased equipment hundreds of times. My grandpa, uncles and dad ALL pronounced it grease “zerT”. 25 years later and I found out it is actually “zerK”! Good example of learning something new every day :) thanks!
@@ColeTheCornstar Cole great video on the maintenance on your trucks and tractors nothing any better than having a warn place to work on them I got my building a few years ago why better than on the ground. Take care of that Freightliner brings back memories but your leak my be in the deep reduction valve or power divider valve or the fifth wheel slide a little bit of soapy water helped me find it. The leak was just annoying you could barley hear it with the motor off
@Acer Acres Sounds about right Aussies Canadians and kiwis always seem to drop as many syllables out as we can manage We pronounce it some thing like geez-npls (one word) The further into the Bush you go the more syllables you drop but the more curse words you add
I LOVE watching these videos! I’m from the city, the closest thing we have to a farm is community gardens. Super awesome to know how agriculture in the US is like. Thank you Cole for the awesome videos!
I’m not in farming, nor know anyone who is. You are so informative and don’t talk down to those of us who are here to learn. Thanks. It’s been interesting seeing how a farm actually works.
I really really love the part where you talk about learning new stuff! I've learned that myself, that sometimes you just have to DO something! Never be afraid of failure. If you live in fear you'll never do anything! Besides... Holy Spirit can provide that super natural wisdom sometimes. ;)
love, love, LOVE watching these videos. Such positive attitudes, and your "get it done" attitude is priceless. What a wonderful family. Keep up the good work. I'm a 65 yr old female, originally from South Dakota, now been in southern California for the past 25 yrs. I was back in Iowa visiting relatives last summer, and it was just so calming to drive the back roads and looking at all the corn fields........ it's a magical place.
Daddy and Mommy Cornstar did a hell of a fine job raising you Cole. You will be very succesfull with the farm and pass on to your kids a wealth of knowledge and experience that has been passed on for generations.
Thanks for the video and thanks sister cs for the editing i quess , at home we dont have a heated shop and i work all alone so you can imagin that i dont do so much repairs myself have a good day greetings from a Dutch dairyfarmer
Thanks for letting us know about the 4840. Glad your keeping her. She's such an iconic look of a farming tractor. Please remember the 5th wheel!!! On all 3 tractor trailors. That is a grease point! I'm a "trucking" guy. Born raised and am a professional driver. You need to coat that red Volvo's 5th wheel as their is not enough grease.
@@ColeTheCornstar thank you so much. that's what you should do. But if you leave them hooked year round. You should disconnect and grease every 6mths just to make sure it's ok. I love your videos.
@@ColeTheCornstar.... I just wrote a long comment at the top, but as far as greasing the 5th wheel, don't do what Most people do After they grease it.... and that is, they have the landing gear down low enough so that when the "apron" of the 5th wheel makes contact with the trailer, it lifts the trailer up.... and in doing so, scrapes most of the grease off of the 5th wheel. Take an extra couple of minutes and do it right. IF... you have air ride on the drive axles, dump the air at the point where the 5th wheel makes contact with the trailer... AFTER making sure the kingpin is Centered with the receiver in the 5th wheel, then slowly back under the trailer and while someone else is watching, stop the truck just as the kingpin is entering the receiver and locking collar, then apply air back into the airbags and back the 5th wheel the last 2 or 3 inches til locked.... this allows the trailer plate to sit down onto the grease, rather than shaving most of the grease off of the 5th wheel. IF you do Not have air ride on the truck, then just crank the landing gear down (raising the trailer (empty, hopefully) enough to clear the 5th wheel a bit)... and then back down again when the kingpin is positioned the same as I described above. Another mistake that people make is... "grease is grease"... NO, it's not... make sure you use a grease on your 5th wheels that have a High "Shear point".... most all NGLI #2 greases do NOT meet the standard for 5th wheel applications on Semis. The Very Best that I have found, and use... is Jet-Lube MP-50 (Moly Paste) made in Texas, and the only place I've found to be able to get it, is through GRAINGERS Industrial Supply... and they usually have to have it shipped in to your local store from their (Graingers) closest distribution center. It's Not "cheap"... I just picked up a 2 lb can of it (a little, goes a Long way).... $84.+ This stuff has Shear Strength of 300,000 PSI!!.... with an "operating range" of -300 to +750 degrees F and a NGLI base of 3.5. You only need to Spread a thin film of it over the mating surfaces on the 5th wheel where it makes contact with the trailer plate. You won't "squeeze" this stuff out, like the grease that most people use, and another great place to use it, is on the pins where the 5th wheel pivots ("rocks") back and forth.... while it's unhooked of course... and tilt the 5th wheel front and back to be able cover the contact points and then manually rock the 5th wheel back & forth a few times to make sure it gets covered underneath where it's "sitting" most of the time. Using the MP-50 eliminates the correct procedure for coupling the trailer when using grease.... also, the MP-50 can be had in 1lb tins, 2lb, and 1 gal pail ($578.86+tx if applicable)..... here is the direct link to the MP-50 on Graingers website that I just copied for you... www.grainger.com/search?searchBar=true&searchQuery=Jet-Lube+MP-50 Sorry for the "book"... hope this helps you in some way, or at least "some food for thought". ; ) My prayer over you and your family is Num.6:24-26... Always. If you don't know what it is... it's in the OT, the book of Numbers Chapter 6 verses 24 to 26. Much Shalom (peace) to you & yours. PS: My background is a 4 year degree in Diesel Engine Design & Theory (from the 1960's which also included the study of Metallurgy, and 2 yrs of Mechanical Drafting) and nearly 50 yrs (49) of trucking - nearly half of that as an independent owner-operator.... also several years inclusive of heavy equipment operation. Also, for "fun" (nearly 20 yrs)... I built, owned and raced front engine rails (dragsters)... also drove a back motored (rear engined) TAD (Top Alchohol Dragster) for a team back in the late 1970's... LOTS of Fun. : ) Am retired now... kind of. : )
The 4840 is a great machine! I remember when they first came out. When tractor pulling became popular early 80’s late 70’s. These were pretty popular at the track.
Guy i work for had a 4840 dynoed at 248 horse from the factory. Only supposed to be 180. I took it to a couple tractor pulls but didnt win anything because it would spin out instead of run out of power!
Hey Cole. Just found your channel today as I was on youtube looking to pass some time. I lived in Iowa my whole life until recently. I grew up around the cedar rapids area. We lost our farm a little over 10 years ago. It just got tougher every year. Its great to see you take the same enthusiasm I had when I was your age in your work. There just isn't anything like it and I miss the first 3/4 of my life working the farm everyday. Speaking of which have you ever gone over with the viewers that it is an everyday job and there isn't many days off? Without farming I wouldn't have the skills I have today that now employs me. All the repair knowledge you learn is invaluable. I'm now as of recently down in Texas working as repairman and carpenter. It takes a man from Iowa to solve their Texas sized problems, God knows they can't do it. Great videos Cole. I'm praying for you and your family for a good plant season coming up in a few months and hope that ma nature treats you kind this year.
There is no star like Daddy Cornstar!!!!😁😉😉😉 Cole, lots of times I put off doing things due to fear of failure. Most of the time it takes longer to get over the fear than the job took to do. I taught myself how to use my cnc plasma cutter, CAD, welding, forming and powder paint. I have my own little factory in my basement. It is ALWAYS good to see you!!!!!!!
I come from a small farming community in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. It is really interesting to watch your channel. Some of how you farm is pretty much the same as here, but it is cool to see what is very different. I was amazed to see you all harvest so late in the year! We have to pack it in by mid October as the rainy season starts. I am sure our guys would love to have an extra month and a half. We've also got John Deere as far as the eye can see, almost blasphemy not to use one. Not so much beans and not nearly as much corn (though still a lot of corn) as we are swimming in trees, hay, fruit, and nuts. Though I absolutely appreciate that warmth, kindness, and dedication to doing it right the first time ring true across the board. Thank you for creating excellent content we can all enjoy and learn from!
Jennifer Mantooth valley corn is silage or sweet we don’t grow field corn. And no soybeans all bush beans for the cannery... well when there was canneries . Norpac gone now I think national is all that’s left.
I worked for norpac in hermiston sad to see them gone. Ran a pea harvester for a couple seasons loved those big fmc's. I know they run field corn into november in eastern oregon but still no soybeans! lol all irrigated ground goes to potatoes, alfalfa, onions, and of course hermiston melons!
Glad you are keeping the 4840, great looking tractor. Love your family's positive attitude. Positive attitude helps to make successful farmers. Keep up the great and interesting videos.
That 4840 is mint , it's great you are the owners and no reason why it won't be a good unit in another 20 years . Those older ones can be maintained indefinitely it seems . Love the way they start with a real "snort " & then come back to an idle !
Watching your videos is really fun and educational at the same time. Thanks and please keep em coming. You are right that experience is the best teacher. You can't learn if you don't try.
I am totally blown away by the passion thought, care and knolwedge of Cole, Daddy and Cooper on all the farm jobs, at thi srate the farm will be the best ever in the area ( sorry Im based in the London UK so not familair with where all locations are) keep up the good work!
There’s always plenty to do on the farm for sure. You represented that well. By the way, I have found the “Lock N Lube” for the grease gun to lock on to the grease zerks a must have!
That 40 plus year old tractor is still looking good. Keep her! I run a restaurant and casino in NW Iowa, and many of my customers are farmers. I may not know farming but I pay attention. I have been playing farm sim 17 and 19 on my xbox and it has given me a greater appreciation for you and my customers much like you. Do not be surprised if my next vacation is a week on your farm, learning how to actually do what you all do. I found your channel due to a video game...but I can't seem to get enough of your reality and the reality of what you do. Thank you for you contribution to the growth of our state (IA), and the survival and growth of our country. Bless you.
@@ColeTheCornstar Yeah thats probably right! But I totally agree 12 year old me learned more about economics from that game than I ever could from any class! Varrock West & Falador Park til I die
@@hawser2088 I had an acquaintance that raced go karts when he was young, some of the younger racers came to him, asking why he was so much faster then them. he told them that it was because he put Newersieze on his brake pads, in the next race a bunch of kids went in the grass at the end of the straightaway, guess why.
I learn something new almost every time I watch one of your vids, Cornstar crew... And today it was the wonders of lubrication! I think my knees need some greasing... Lol! A question I have had from a few videos before even this one is, how do you keep track of the equipment hours for each farm machine? Thankfully vehicles have maintenance intervals based mostly on mileage (yay for odometers), but I didn't know if there was some kind of monitor (besides guessing) that tracks time vs. distance for your stuff. The one thing that I need to worry about tracking time is my daughter's figure skates. They need sharpened about every 30 hours of use. I end up squinting up at the ceiling trying to add up practice and lesson hours to figure out if I need to get it done soon. 🤔😄 All the best to you, Cole, and the rest of the Cornstar gang from over here in Summerville, South Carolina. Stay warm and safe!
Cole, I love watching you and your dad work. You have amazing confidence in yourself and a wonderful work ethic. Thank you for sharing your life. It certainly makes me appreciate the food that is grown by farmers a lot more.
Great job on the 40 yr old JD. Have you ever thought about having a maintenance binder for every piece of equipment and a clipboard for each piece of equipment with all the 'To Do' jobs to be completed by spring? It always feels good to check something off the list. House and farm are looking good. Thumbs up!! Question....Synthetic or non synthetic oil in your tractors?? We consistently get over 400K on our vehicles by running full syn. I'm a Valvoline girl and husband is Mobil One user.
We use a white board Hours serviced service type and other jobs to do (lime discovered damage yet to be fixed The board also has a jobs to do section, like mow the laneway or clean up junk or check livestock waters So anyone can look at the board if they're looking for something to do, particularly useful if you have a few employees I don't have to be manage them all day Just refill the list once a day or so
Great advice COLE . Your absolutely correct about “just try”. I always think of it this way..... everybody had a FIRST TIME for everything. And if that guy can do it , then so can I. And at the price of labour these days, if you can’t fix things yourself, you will go broke real quick. So hats 🧢 off to you for getting in there and not being afraid to get your hands dirty. When I was farming I actually enjoyed repairing my own machinery. I always walked away Having a good feeling that I could repair my own equipment without going to trade school but by attending the school of hard knocks. Meaning life lessons are the best teacher. Keep up the great work you guys . And maybe you already do this but keep track of all the labour hours you saved by doing your own repairs for one year and you will be shocked on how much money you saved and the GREAT FEELING OF ACCOMPLISHMENT you will get from doing your own repairs.
I think the 'fleet maintenance' would be my favorite part of being a farmer...I guess that wouldn't make me a farmer at all? Eh...I like watching stuff grow too, but I like the idea of working in a nice garage instead of in the middle of a field. Been binge watching your videos...love your sense of humor and cleverness! Highly watchable content!
The best part of this video is toward the end. Cole you have a wonderful perspective of getting work done... stick with it and your hard work will pay off.
We had a IHC 480 DISC book recommended gang hanger bearings said 10 hours we seemed to replace bearings like least once a month. After talking with a neighbor he told me to back off to every 2 or 3 days and no more than 3 shots of grease Bearing Problem solved yay..quit blowing seals
My grandparents farmed . You learn by doing . Cole you have a great family with strong ethics and keep doing and learning. Maintaining is always top of the list,
Totally agree with what you said about fixing things. I’ve been driving charter coaches for 14 years. When I started I didn’t even know how to open the engine hatch. But as things broke on the bus we had a mechanic that was willing to explain and show what was wrong. Now I’m pretty good at getting a lot of things fixed on the bus and getting myself back on the road again Stumbled across your videos and really enjoy them
