TOP 10 WAYS TO BREAK YOUR TRACTOR: PART 2 😡🚜

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Sometimes common sense is only common sense in hindsight. We all make mistakes and can be grateful that though sometimes they could have been serious, they weren't. In the spirit of helping you avoid the mistakes we've made and also seen others make, we're sharing ten more ways to break your tractor. We'll talk about preventable mishaps and those hard to predict gremlins that appear at the worst times.
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@GoodWorksTractors 2 года назад

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@michaelrichards2634 2 года назад

Is there a video on top ways to break your implements? I had a brand new rotary cutter deck destroyed because of a warped stump jumper. I can't find any information about the commonality of this issue and I can't get the dealer to reply to my texts. The manufacturer says warranty claims must be submitted by the dealer.

@michaelrichards2634 2 года назад

Bought a used Kubota MX5200. First day I was clearing some brush and got a warning on the dash. Tractor wouldn't complete regen cycle so took it in for service. Turns out a stick had punctured the EGR system. Added a few grand to my newly acquired tractor.

@jakeroberts2670 2 года назад

Hy Kubota Had mud wasps block the vent for the hydro fluid. caused some problems :)

@michaelmccaffrey2731 2 года назад

If you live in Oklahoma pack rats and mud dobber wasps are a real problem. Pressure washing helps with the wasps mud nests on wiring harnesses. As far as the rats, I recommend parking in different spots every couple of days, tie bounce dryer sheets in non flammable areas or cups of green antifreeze ( they drink it), try to park away from trees.

@wizzlefits 2 года назад

Quick Tip: Get to know your new piece of equipment by thoroughly washing it. May sound silly.. but you'll notice things you may other wise overlook.

@ExtremeRC4x4 2 года назад

This is great advice for any vehicle/piece of equipment

@truslyd 2 года назад

I cannot stand working on/servicing dirty equipment...i always tell my kid to spray off his atvs after he runs em thru thr mud...

@357bullfrog9 2 года назад

That's the truth. You'll find leaks and loose stuff you'd otherwise not see

@tacratt6091 2 года назад

My wife laughs at me when I wash and wax my new John Deere tractor 🚜! I can’t stand to see it dirty! I even scrub the tires and put tire foam on them. Makes it look better than the day I bought her! lol

@truslyd 2 года назад

@@tacratt6091 same here...all my equipment..my ztr mower, sxs, 4 wlr. All my attachments. I even pressure wash my pressure washer..nothin wrong with takin top care of your shit..this stuffs expensive.

@martyh299 2 года назад

Courtney, the one thing about channels like yours, Tractor Time with Tim, etc, is we can learn from stuff that happens to your equipment. I am sure it doesn’t make you guys feel better, but you are helping us. Man, I for one REALLY appreciate what y’all do!

@steffen707- Год назад

Ditto!

@MrZootalores Месяц назад

i learned something about rusty bolts from an old hot rodder when i was a kid: "you take your breaker bar,you strain in,you strain out,back & forth.be patient, take 10 minutes to break it free,it's quicker than tapping it out"... i like your videos!

@ncm55449 2 года назад

All good advice for sure!!! The key to all of it is don't get in a hurry, and think things through. These pieces of equipment are way too expensive and can be dangerous if you arent careful. My Grandfather used to say you get into trouble when you think you have things mastered....Gotta have respect for the equipment... Great content...

@GoodWorksTractors 2 года назад

Good advice from Grandfather. Still holds true.

@marclauzon1882 2 года назад

All real good advice. One thing I would add if I may is just simply take your time , don’t get in a rush.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 года назад

Very true! That'll save a lot of headaches!

@aarongale6936 2 года назад

I own a john deere 835r, l take it everywhere rain or shine never gotten stuck, equipment is only as good as the operator. Thanks for all the great videos.

@HometownAcres 2 года назад

Appreciate the shout out. Love the work you guys are doing!

@GoodWorksTractors 2 года назад

Thanks, same to you. Enjoying the pond series :)

@CharlesCheeks 2 года назад

You called out my issue with putting the backhoe back on my 1025R in a rush. Tired and in a hurry, I was lowering the BH down and missed the catches. That pushed the seat onto the controls and the rest was a rush to shut it down, but not before the BH hit the back wall of the carport and nearly ripped the hydraulic hoses. I learned very quickly that if you are in a hurry, walk away and do it later.

@apollorobb 2 года назад

1 important thing is dont use the bucket hooks to pick up loads off 1 side of the bucket you can seriously twist your FEL .If you need a single line pick it up in the middle or use 2 equal points of attachment. A friend of mine paid a very large price for doing this

@jonhunt5408 2 года назад

Additional tips to help you to avoid breaking your tractor; When carrying items with the front end loader, carry them as low as possible and drive slowly and carefully with the loader raised. Avoid full lock turns with the loader raised, and avoid using the loader raised on uneven ground. When pulling items with a chain from drawbar or three point hitch, ensure that the chain exits from below the drawbar or attachment, and that you don’t pull from above the PTO height. Doing so could cause your machine to flip.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 года назад

Strange, it's almost like you were watching us shoot a video yesterday that comes out tomorrow morning! Were you hiding in the bushes?!? 😂 Just kidding, but we touch most of those points in a video tomorrow 5 Ways Your Tractor Can Kill You. Thanks for taking the time to stop by!

@T_157-40 2 года назад

I plan two gators. One with tracks for snow and other for spring, summer and fall. One backs up other.

@scottolson9923 2 года назад

Great tips! As someone about to buy his first tractor, I’ve enjoyed learning so much from all your videos! I have a much better than idea of what to look for, and how to use (and not use) the equipment now. Many thanks for all the interesting, informative, insightful and sometimes funny videos!!

@wolfpack4128 2 года назад

Heat is disapated from the radiator quickly. The engine creates the heat. The engine is way hotter than the coolant. So when you shut down a red hot engine the coolant that sits in the engine gets above its boiling point. That is a bad situation. The same is true for oil/coolant circulation inside of turbos. Great advice about letting it idle and do NOT shut the vehicle off. Let the coolant and oil coolers cool the machinery down before shutting the unit down. Old time truck drivers used to know this. Many new drivers don't. In fact many trucks now have software to try to mitigate this type of driver error.

@stephenseiwert9672 2 года назад

No good deed goes unpunished. This winter we got a 6" snow so after I cleared my driveway I went down to my church and cleared the parking lot. I drove over a snow covered curb and scraped the auto- connect mechanism for my mower deck and broke the electric actuator. $1500 later for a new actuator and all was well. Hard lesson to learn.

@lilyt8578 2 года назад

Great video. As always you cover a lot of ground and timely advice. Appreciate it quite a bit. Keep up the good works Courtney, Chris and others. Have a great day and stay safe and cool!. Tim

@walterneville2625 2 года назад

AWESOME VIDEO, MOST PEOPLE ARE NOT WILLING TO ADMIT THEY MADE MISTAKES, VERY HONEST, AND STRAIGHTFOWARD.. AFTER 25 YEARS OF FARMING, ALWAYS LOOKING TO LEARN... THANKS FOR A GOOD VIDEO.. ENJOYED THE SHOW PONY COMMENT TOO..

@GoodWorksTractors 2 года назад

Haha, thanks Walter. Have a great weekend!

@charlesmiller7139 2 года назад

I will. Back in march I got my 1st tractor. A 2020 2025r. I have fence around and through our 20 acres. (Also new to me) on a couple different occasions I'd be mowing next to it and not pay close enough attention, and on one of those i managed to chip part of my blinker lense on left fender. Another time I lifted the loader but not high enough and scratched the attatching arm also left side. Beginning to think a couple different things; 1 I don't like fences and 2, I must have a blind spot on that side. 😄 I know it's just my own stupid fault.

@nicholaswebb2442 2 года назад

Now on the gator, we have a 2011 gator and it will go anywhere and it seems to be a lot tougher than yours

@nathaniellarson8 2 года назад

I bought a used Polaris Brutus this year for snow plowing and general work around my property. I can already tell that I will not be using it off-road if it's not dry, but I knew that before I bought it. I'm sure the Gator is similar.

@utubota5522 2 года назад

I am certain no one else has done this, but I was asking my old Yanmar to do more than what it was designed to do. I was using the loader to pull out a shrub. I pulled hard, and eventually won. However, my 4WD kept failing. I took it to the Yanmar dealer, only to discover I have sheared most of the bolts holding the engine to the transmission. The 4WD failed because the tractor became "longer" which pulled the front drive shaft out of the front axle. Hope this was a one-off. Hard to find parts for older Yanmar, although it was a great, powerful, and reliable machine. Lesson learned: just because your tractor can do something doesn't automatically make it a good idea.

@dalcassian56 2 года назад

Wish I had known about the heavy duty front bucket earlier. I have been using my 2025r for landscaping in the wonderful soil/rock garden of New England for the past few years; leveling out a field, clearing a hillside etc. The number of rocks I have discovered with a sudden bang is beyond count at this point and building the stone walls have roughed up the front edges of the bucket. I even bent the thumb a little on the backhoe at one point. Still, that gorgeous little machine has the heart of a 5r and has never let me down. And speaking of cosmetic damage, watch where the rocks roll when moving them with the bucket. One rock made an escape attempt and cam back to hit the tempered glass door of the cab. It exploded like it had been hit by a shotgun blast. (Also discovered how useful a good seat cover could be to prevent stains!) :)

@oby-1607 2 года назад

Your frozen Gator story. No good deed goes unpunished. All good tips.

@philsmock4943 2 года назад

Good video. I will keep all these suggestion in mind. Thanks for letting us know about these issues.

@josephsierra7295 2 года назад

Yeah...Stuff happens...often times preventable as you say.. Thanks for sharing!

@roostriverrange4663 2 года назад

Keep working! Can’t wait to see the 3rd and fourth version. Your videos are saving me some $$. Oh, parking equipment plugged into hydraulic attachments was great, for me at least.

@johnmedlin5894 2 года назад

Great tips! Enjoyed the video!

@TheRonald6524 2 года назад

Excellent video!!! Someone really useful tips!!! Very common sense after the fact!!! Excellent video!!! As always!

@Sundance56 2 года назад

Great video, thanks!!!

@tomashbaugh8891 2 года назад

Good topic Courtney! My problems always happened when I was sloppy, in a hurry and impatient. Maybe weather was coming in, maybe a was physically tired, maybe mentally tired, any way I now just take my time and think things out before I proceed. Equipment is just too expensive now days. Also my health insurance deductible is 10 grand and as I get older I just don’t heal like 20 years ago. Cheers

@enginebae3471 2 года назад

Perfect video with my coffee to start the day. On my way to work on my 10 acres. Just got a stump bucket and have been putting it to work. Even with filled tires and heavy box blade attached my loader can lift the back end while breaking roots if I’m not careful.

@jameskennerly9748 2 года назад

Thank you Sir!

@cselfie7234 Год назад

As a first time tractor owner this was awesome and helpful. Thanks for sharing.

@JohnF0X 2 года назад

only reason you wanna kill the engine when its overheating is if the belt came off, you are loosing liquid or the pump is broken cus then youll just make it worse leaving the engine running

@rogerr1296 2 года назад

Recently spent a few 5-6 hour days cutting pasture in 97-98 degree temps. Toward the evening one day the a/c quit working. I'm new to tractors and didn't have a clue but all gauges were good so I kept working (and sweating). Later I popped the hood to clean the screens and, seeing how clogged they were it hit me that it may be the problem and sure enough it was. A/C worked like a charm after that. Anyway, reason for posting is to make any newbies like myself aware that clogged screens will not just make your tractor run hot, they can make you run hot as well. lol.

@galehess6676 2 года назад

if you are side hilling, beware depressions that can form as you roll over an area, soft earth that compacts under weight on the downhill side under a tire, or rotten stumps that are soft but level, or any other stuff that will roll your tractor

@jamesyates5191 2 года назад

Wow what a great video on how I too can break my tractor. I really appreciate the heads up on overheating. Keep up all the great videos.

@Raul28153 2 года назад

My Mechanic thought I was nuts using Anti-seize on my lug nuts and bolts. I've never regretted the practice. I just use the right torque.

@tylermallory2504 2 года назад

Your mechanic must like replacing broken wheel studs then... LoL

@dsperfslage2 2 года назад

"Show Pony"... You're a good story teller!

@danielantman8391 2 года назад

OEM isn’t always the best. Great statement.

@jdmastertech 2 года назад

That 333 g came from the dealership I work for Kenn feld group. I had to stop and rewind lol

@GoodWorksTractors 2 года назад

Haha, nice :)

@marvindiamonjr.9631 2 года назад

It's also important to service your vehicle at recommended intervals. Oh, and use plenty of grease! Preventive measures cost less than repairs!

@YMF1891 2 года назад

Great video.

@jdub229r 2 года назад

Got my Bora’s for my 2021 L2501HST this week, going to install them in the morning.

@jaypreddy8185 2 года назад

Nice information!

@waiting4aliens 2 года назад

clean the exterior of the radiator with a strong stream of water. the dust from mowing destroys the ability to cool.

@sunseeker6088 2 года назад

Great great great video !!!!!!!

@Kendell_Bidwell 2 года назад

I find it ironic that as you're explaining how the Gator has let you down, I get a John Deere ad advertising 4 wheel drive with the flip of a switch, depicting a Gator.

@carlstanoyevic3070 2 года назад

Great video thanks ballast is so important the average person don’t realize just a chunk of wet snow can tip you, happens quickly!

@landservicesandmore8691 2 года назад

I have one recommendation for you.... "CORROSION X", either red or green. Green is a heavier protection and I use both for different applications on my salt-water boat and motors. I rinse them off then spray a light but thorough application of red on the engines. The green I use liberally on my trailer/wheels/lugnuts/etc. Of course, I wash or rinse copiously first... I have read about "fluid-film" but have no experience with it. Hope one of these helps... I have really liked the "Corrosion X".

@MrZootalores Месяц назад

spray cans of fluid film are handy for places you know corrosion wants to start.i use it. it's cheap insurance,check it out

@reno4819 2 года назад

On the 4720 overheat I'd replace the thermostat while you are in there (they are cheap). Sometimes those don't age well and won't open fully like they should leading to flow issues that are hard to find. Cheers!

@GoodWorksTractors 2 года назад

Hey Reno, yes sir, thermostat is getting replaced. Thanks for the tip!

@wild_lee_coyote 2 года назад

Most thermostats use a wax that melts at about 160°. When the wax melts it pushes open the thermostat, letting the hot cooling into the radiator. The problem is when you overheat that can cook the melted wax and even boil some of it off. When that happens the thermostat will not work properly. Usually not fully opening, and not opening at the right temperature. This will lead to more overheating and other component issues. If you ever have a tractor, car, or other vehicle severely overheat, replace the thermostat. Thermostats are much cheaper than replacing a seized engine.

@LeaMacDonald 2 года назад

Oh wow, over 200 puppies saved by clicking LIKE . . . Courtney's subscribers are truly the best! And I've discovered another way to break your tractor . . . let the Spandex Monster sit in it and ask, "Hey, what do these buttons do?!" |:

@gidzey4783 2 года назад

Spandex are gone. Yoga Pants are in. And yes.... you are 100% correct the wife will surely break the tractor. Lol

@sethcollins3313 2 года назад

On owning things, a question that has been passed down in the family.. Whenever you buy something, will you own it or will it own you? Sometimes the purchase will own you and you don't even realize it. I've had vehicles that did this to me.

@jimmcknight3021 2 года назад

The place where I get my tires done has a policy that they use their impact to put The legs back on and stop and then hand tighten them with their wrench so they don't mess up the wheels. It seems to be a good system to work as I've never had any of my vehicles have a problem with lugs put on wrong.

@Classifiedreality 2 года назад

Good stuff young man....I am still a big fan of the gator in the lake.....#2 is the kubota wheel spacers. And #3 ur bro putting a loader on...sweet stuff..anyway..just makes it all real..as in real world problems working with equipment...had to do "field" repair on my 6010..not fun...but..still a good time. Anyway thanks again...😉😉😎 very.👨‍🎓👨‍🎓👨‍🎓🙂

@stevo4535 2 года назад

Good stuff

@lowermichigan4437 2 года назад

Again I appreciate these. A cheap way to learn how to not break my equipment.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 года назад

Happy to help!

@billyhighfill 2 года назад

Now this is a useful video 👌🏻🤙🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@AldenHayFarmer 2 года назад

You'd probably have to put 8,000 hours on a compact with before the wheel spacers would have an effect on the axle bearings, and thats assuming you ignore the axle seals leaking before that. No one is likely to put enough hours on for it to be a mechanical issue.

@jeffbostic6660 Год назад

Very good to know.

@wolfpack4128 2 года назад

My old polaris ranger (2013) used to overheat on shut off so if the fan would run I'd let the ranger run until the fan shut off. I just bought a 2021 and assumed it was smart enough to have a fan that stays on after keyoff like modern trucks. Not the case. I will be wiring in an Arduino to monitor the coolant temp and keyswitch and leave the fan on if the coolant is above 200 and the key turns off that'll run for like 60 seconds. Just need to make the Arduino power down after it's done so it doesn't kill the battery. Fun stuff.

@rohanashman-wilkinson1099 2 года назад

I rolled my brand new 2025r after 2 hrs of slashing, I went over on an unseen French drain in six foot long grass on a new property, after years of working with a tractor, 30 seconds or less on its side, it was written off due to the yanmar engine failing….now going with a 3038E with wheel spacers, hopefully it will make it a little more stable, insurance is soooo important.

@raincoast9010 2 года назад

Great points, and oh yes there will be a third installment. ha ha ha

@robertheinkel7579 2 года назад

On my kubota b2650 with mid mount 72 inch mower I had a big problem with bending pivot brackets at 3 point area , seems that there are extensions for shipping that need to be removed on this tractor ? Manual specifically says not to use these on my model but they were left on by dealer , resulting jam up caused 1/2 inch thick steel bracket to bend like a toy , I removed the extensions had the bracket re shaped by local welding shop for the third time now no more problem ! I was in much denial that this was the issue , I was wrong

@MRSketch09 2 года назад

It's not mine, but my dad was using his skid steer here, on a scorching day recently, & he said he heard a "Poof"... and basically it caught on fire... Its an older unit & doesn't have the "over heat" protection of modern units. Crappy situation. He now carry's a fire extinguisher.

@galehess6676 2 года назад

get an old halon extinguisher off a boat, if it weighs the stated amount, it is full and ready to go and won't ruin a motor when sprayed, just don't breath it!!

@beachyfamily896 2 года назад

Great video!! But I will disagree on one thing and that is the gator thing. We have a 2011 825i and that beast hauls through a foot of snow no problem! And never gotten it stuck in mud either! A few days ago we drove in a river (only about a foot deep) to rescue another gator that went in hole!

@WalterPidgeonsForge 2 года назад

Buying JD… sure fire way to ensure content for your channel… I own one as well…. Never ends…

@Tomn2hd 2 года назад

Not necessarily how to break your tractor but more along the lines of how to break your neck. I’m fairly new to tractors and I’ve never put my ROPS down. But I see the way you have yours tilted forward. Is it safe that way? Is it just to accommodate the Rhino Canopy? It just looks like if you were to experience a rollover it seems it would be easy for the ROPS to just fold down on your head. Are they really built strong enough to hold and support the tractor and protect you in that position?

@Sventy11 2 года назад

I love my bx23s but with anything in the FEL it's back is way too light. I usually just throw the backhoe on when I'm using the loader. One thing I did was bend a lower arm on my 3 point hitch. A rear blade caught a root when I was pushing backwards and the blade stopped going but the tractor didnt.

@raymondmcdonald7085 2 года назад

Never seez is your tractors best friend. Just make sure to correctly torque.

@reno4819 2 года назад

Agree with you on the more equip. The more problems and maintenance and storage and... However, having more equip. allows you multiple ways to skin the cat when something fails. So it cuts both ways. I've decided to go with fewer but more capable machines but then it's hard to find something that has everything and can handle anything. I'm convinced the net costs will be lower with fewer problems. But sometimes you may have to wait for a repair. Cheers!

@GoodWorksTractors 2 года назад

I agree, trade offs both ways. I do like the idea of multiple units if you have projects that just can't wait. I'd be completely dead in the water without having more than one. 4720 has been in the shop 4 of the last 6 weeks.

@grandaddyonthefarmusingwon1140 2 года назад

Cab tractors have an extra radiator that you can activate when overheating occurs! Another "features you may not know about"? I was struggling last year with tall weeds and lots of seeds clogging the radiator, oil cooler, A/C core, etc. I had a sudden idea and turned the cab heater on full fan blast, full heat setting, and climbed out for a couple of minutes. The coolant temp dropped dramatically faster. (It goes without saying that the air conditioner should be turned off since that actually adds heat to the radiators). I was nearly finished with the mowing a large field and was able to avoid a long drive back to the barn/shop by using the cab heater to give just enough heat transfer to safely finish the field. Sorry if somebody already posted this tip.

@williamcoffman7149 2 года назад

thanks for the video, id be interested in your weight bracket your coming out with, ive got a 2020 1025r and i have 4 72lb weights, and needing to buy 4 more so i can use for the front or rear.

@nathanwilliams8222 2 года назад

thank you for the video - very informative. I'm sure there will be a 3rd video because we are all human and about half are guys :)

@jean-philippegagnon9189 2 года назад

Speaking of winter, what are your plans for the property this winter? will you be testing new implements or attachments?

@robertstricker5243 2 года назад

At the beginning of this video you mentioned that you've not heard of any breakage issues due to the added axle stress caused by the installation of wheel spacers. I have an older BX-23 which I bought used in 2015. For the sake of added stability I bought and installed a pair of 3” Bro-Tek wheel spacers. Five years later I had a very expensive repair. The added bending moment on the axles caused a fatigue failure that not only broke an axle, but snapped the end off the very pricey aluminum housing that the axle rides in. Further, the tractor was jerked sideways by the loss of one back wheel and hit a tree. My employee who was using the tractor said that the impact was such that if he hadn’t been wearing the seat belt, he’d have been thrown off the tractor. (And it wasn’t even going very fast - it was going downhill in low range.) I don't have any particularly high loads that the tractor carries. It doesn't have an excessive amount of usage time (about 1600 hours on the machine). And I try not to abuse it. A good look at the cross section where the axle broke shows that this is in the pattern of a fatigue failure. So my conclusion is that unless the tractor manufacturer says their axles are designed for the added load, you're gambling with the possibility of a catastrophic failure by adding the spacers.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing! I'm sure there's other folks out there that have done it besides you. The point was that it's extremely rare. Thousands and thousands of spacers are in the field. You also installed those spacers to make your tractor feel more stable. Who knows if doing so saved your life or one of your employees lives. It's much easier to fix a machine than a human being.

@jonpeterson2870 2 года назад

@@GoodWorksTractors On my Kubota L2550DT I had the front wheels reversed to give it 1) a more stable stance on hillsides and 2) to align the front tires with the rear tires for loading on a ramp trailer. After a couple years and at least $1000 dollars in front axle parts I realized the wheel centers were no longer centered over the bearings. This put a greater load on the outside bearing and as a consequence I destroyed to bevel gear housings and bearings. I DO NOT baby this little tractor, it does a lot of work on a 75 acre farm and now has over 6K hours. Bottom line is I changed the wheels back to the narrow position and have not spent a dime on it since. I feel the four or so inches of loss in width was inconsequential when looking at stability on hillsides. If that four inches stops someone from going over they need to have stopped a while back.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 года назад

@@jonpeterson2870 I know JD manuals specifically state to only leave front wheels in the wide position when necessary. Not sure about Kubota.

@HomesteadingwithKevin 6 месяцев назад

I use the backhoe on my tractor at least 3 times a year. when I get to close to a ditch on the zero turn an I get it stuck I just turn it off put it in neutral then walk an get the tractor then wrap a tow strap around the rops hook both loops on the teeth of the backhoe then lift it up and swing it out. That I would’ve hooked on the back of gator with a tow strap to loader hooks or forks the. Lift up while gator was in neutral then drive the tractor forward. I’ve found lifting up an out is the best way or if tractor is stuck use the backhoe to push yourself out.

@goaatveing 2 года назад

The first problem is that you bought a JD gator LOL 😂

@steffen707- Год назад

Heat and penetrating oil, repeat for that rusty lug stud/nut.

@YouTube_Professor 2 года назад

The pto dummies took a beating. I think you drove your point home with that one.

@waynesmith5738 2 года назад

another way of breaking your hydraulic equipment is by over taxing your hydraulic system eg trying to lift something to heavy could bend rams using s motor that is to big for the hydraulic flow the motor wont work properly and then you try to compensate for the poor performance and it stresses the hydraulic pump doing damage over a period of time

@nfisheremti 2 года назад

There's really no good excuse for not having enough counterbalance. I built a ~30" cube, from angle iron (maybe $40 worth of steel) filled it with some old bricks i had from removing a neighbors patio. The whole thing weighs just shy of 800lbs. I have 200lbs of wheel weights on each tire. Keeps the tractor planted even with close to a ton on my forks. I used the same box on my smaller tractor without the wheel weights, and it was stable all the way up to hitting the pressure relief valve. I welded my box together, but it easily could have been bolted together.

@LivingCommonSense 2 года назад

Not really related to this video but can you say if John Deere is currently shipping 54" MMW for the 1025r out of Davenport, Iowa? Local dealer ordered one six weeks ago to go on a new 1025r sitting on the lot. It keeps getting pushed back and is currently mid September.

@DBVogel87 2 года назад

Your small connection on your arm is the case drain for your mulcher head, drains from the pump to the tank, reverse it and it drains tank🙈 pro tip when you change the 333gs engine oil, change final drive oil at the tracks its cheap insurance for how hot they get with two speed

@nicholaslacovara2381 2 года назад

Drill out the hole on the hub and use an axle bolt. Some tractors come with a mixture of bolts and lugs.

@phalanx3803 2 года назад

with the over heating problem shutting it off is bad but if its a turbo charged engine its extra bad even if its not over heating if you working a turbo charged engine and shut it off to early its a first class way to roast a turbo. that track loader according to its specs has a turbo if you working it hard let them idle for a minuet or two to properly cool or it can destroyed turbo bearings or oil seal this can lead to the engine eating its own oil and running away if that happens good by not just to the turbo but also the engine. seen this many times people buy dinky little SUVs and tow large caravans making the engine work nice and hard getting that turbo nice and hot then they get a rest stop, servo or caravan park and shut the engine off with out letting it cool they normally get 10,000km on a brand new car and the turbo goes.

@nicholaslacovara2381 2 года назад

Need to idle the 4720 to cool off.

@bladewiper 2 года назад

Just think if your equip was 10 or 20 years old or had 5-10K hrs on them.

@Onhereforfun85nodrama 2 года назад

I couldn’t catch the name of the company that has the bolt on hooks for the bucket

@GoodWorksTractors 2 года назад

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@PeaceIntheValley 2 года назад

Wrong size sockets for bolt heads. Rounding the corner of drain plugs.

@mtozzy11 2 года назад

I think I've done all of these plus sum more, smashed the headlights, smashed a cab door and rear window, bent a loader, punctured a fuel tank, snapped the pto shaft on the tractor, rolled a tractor, fried the ECU in one, shattered a clutch or 3, blown a sprayer pump up, put a branch through a radiator, ripped a track of a skid steer excavator dozer and a traxcavator, buckled a tipper trailer buckled a bucket to, gotten stuck to many times to count , in my defence shit happens when you use your equipment all year round and average 6000hours a year across the machines and while likely see more carnage in the years to come

@richardrubert9698 2 года назад

FYI - We use our gators all year. In southern idaho, even with deep snow, it works great. Also our place on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. It must be geographical. Sorry you’re having issues.

@kevinstewart4806 Год назад

Hit some t post two tires plus fluid

@austin3626 2 года назад

I am very surprised a tractor that small will run that bat wing mower effectively.

@Rsiikarla 2 года назад

Make sure the DNR doesn't find out about your Hydraulic leak!!!

@javabean215 2 года назад

You need a "real Gator" and not an "F-350 wannabe Gator". :) Ours is a 2004 HPX4 with no cab, no a/c, no windshield (not even a ROPs!)....just a couple of seats, a dump bed (manual, not that wussy hydraulic stuff), and 4wd. Ours was probably $5k or $6k brand new, and is a beast and a beater at the same time. It works hard and lives dirty. IMHO Deere tried to be too much with the new Gators with heat and a/c and all that creature comfort stuff. They're heavy, expensive, and really moving away from what they were originally intended for; cheap, simple utility vehicles to move people and hay bales and firewood from one point to another. Now they have more luxury options than a Super Duty, with half the capability, but all the price tag. Just my opinion, take it for what you paid for it. ;)

@Ramdodge582 2 года назад

Good thing that mulcher has China gearbox! probably a China motor too.

@raymondmcdonald7085 2 года назад

Out of all the equipment you own and sell have you ever seen or sold a rotorvator?

@_P0tat07_ 2 года назад

Don’t drop trees on your tractor 😄 Was pushing some debris back to give us more room, and disturbed a tree that had rotted out at the stump, next thing I know I hear a massive crack. I shut the tractor off, and dive off the machine. In hindsight, I probably had enough time to get the tractor out of the way before the tree came down… but why risk it right? Anyways the tree comes down right across the fenders, where I would have been sitting. Thank GOD my boss was right there with a kubota excavator with a thumb and easily pulled that tree off no problem. Ended up busting a ROPS light and cracking a fender. Another time, my boss had the tractor place with the forks around a tree in an attempt to guide the direction a tree would fall after being cut. The tree decided to fall before that, and not in the direction intended. It went sideways, and rolled the tractor on its side. Lost a bit of engine oil and slightly bent the loader frame. We have. It been kind to this tractor. Long live John Deere though. The poor tractor just gets abused left and right and still keeps on ticking 😂