Let me know what parts you need and my best friend who works at the Kubota about 3 miles from me can get any available factory parts that you need as well as authorized replacement parts IF they're still available,which most are.. And it'll be at jobber costs USD plus actual shipping... I ain't making nothing off of anything because that's how we take care of one another...
Ps.. US prices for parts are extremely cheaper than Aus or NZ prices and the difference might actually cover the shipping cost$ as it does with several of my Aussie mates who need Harley parts that I send them for less than half of what they cost down under...
@@FJ80Coop Need a bucket cylinder for my 1985 KH28L. No luck here in Canada or with my UK contacts. Any way you can help? Not trying to ride on Marty's coat tails but having a bugger of a time finding new or used. Thanks. Jim
@@jimmeroniuk8266 you know what I would do is buy a new cylinder. Figure out the rod outside diameter, measure pin center to center distance retracted an center to center distance with cylinder fully extended that'll give you the stroke.
can't wait to see you get this up and running again. I love seeing things refurbished rather than trashed. Sure you could go the selling parts route but if it doesn't break the bank I say go for it! 🇺🇸👍🙏 this farm a 73 year old woman that brings home sad looking vacuums and cleans them up and get them running properly again!
The laid back commentary and the practical approach to repair etc. gives you a lot of the winning formula that made Mustie1's channel so popular. For me you are a must watch first when you post. Very enjoyable content excellently presented. Thankyou.
I love that you never start a video saying "This is a waste it'll never run." You just walk up and start figuring out how to get these things running. Very inspiring.
@@JW--dc8ri Pretty sure it's "Reuse, repurpose, recycle" in that order. For some reason every tech giant talks about the last one, without mentioning the first 2 like ever.
Had the exact same tractor, and loved it. Just in case you don’t know, you really need to use the glow plugs to get them going. Turn the key backwards and hold it until the round metal thing with a hole in it on the dash glows, then it will start right up.
We have a small New Holland my grandfather bought brand new back in 2001 which has a small Perkins in it. Use the glow plugs like intended and she starts up first time every time. Besides standard care it's never needed anything major and is always maintained. :)
@@netrioter complete rubbish, it’s a diesel and no way would it, or the engine oil ignite without compression. Besides he already turned it over with the decompression valve open.
You have noooo idea how much I would love to get that for my dad... He would love it... So so so perfect for what he needs.... Makes me cry almost ... That I can't get something nice for my dad... It's such a lovely piece of equipment
I can’t believe you put that tractor in your little truck! I’m impressed! I have a Branson Tractor 3820i and just wrecked my aging flatbed trailer trying to “see if it could take the weight”.. I backed it up and crashed through. Don’t worry my tractor is ok. 😅 awesome video thank you
@@MartyT I know. I used to own a Dynahoe 190 and it was too big to bring to Florida when we sold our house in New Hampshire. It was 11 tons. Could dig a 20 foot deep hole. When my daughter brought her new boyfriend home I pointed it out and let him know that very fact. 😳 I was kidding but they’re still together 6 years later. Thanks for responding.
The stuff you collect..rehab...repair...revive...IT'S A BONANZA , .....BEAUTIFUL WHEN FIXED ...RIGHT UP THERE WITH SLICED BREAD..! Yer kid is a whistle..!
It never ceases to amaze me how many abandoned and semi-abandoned bits of plant machinery you've managed to recover over the last couple of years watching your channels, starting way back when with an angry ram with a kickbag, and a washing machine drum generator. It gives me the impression of NZ being otherwise choka with old rusting wrecks without you repairing or recycling it all. Impressive stuff.
Looks like a great little machine for the price and after reading the comments I think your subscribers are eager to help you with the parts problem. Looking forward to seeing more on this repair. Thanks again for your time and videos. Have yourself a great day.
Looks like it is going to be a good save Marty, great to see, those are nice little tractors. Amazing what people will run instead of fixing stuff when needed. You seem to be a magnet for machinery in need of care, always nice to see you fixing them up and adding to the herd. Take care!
I don't know the thinking behind the buying of an expensive piece of equipment and not keeping up with the maintenance. Glad you are giving it another chance at life. Cheers from Ohio, USA.
When I started to watch the episode a feeling came across me that I must have slipped into a strange parallel world where you didn't fix things to normal operations and instead you settled for 2 wheel drive? Luckily you puled it back at the end with two words "it's fixable". Very entertaining again mate, another find for MMM (Marty's Mechanical Museum: agriculture division).
As a millwright i can tell you that having something destroy the bearings is actually the best thing. Bearings are pretty much consumables lol, sure they should last a long time, but they can be replaced, and they’re standardised, so it’s usually pretty easy. Also they can take all the damage, and save the rest of the housing, whatever it may be
I was puzzled when he expressed caution on the destruction of bearings and seals, as all such stuff I've handled on that front have all been standard. One positive is don't have to suffer rip off OEM parts prices or risk it with eBay crap, you just go down to a local bearing supplier.
Yes but when the bearings come apart it can lead to expensive gears and casings being damaged as happened with this one, luckily I think I caught it in time
@COlcultist turns out this one had some special parts the bearing shop had never seen, I had to translate the model to Japanese search to get the part numbers
@@MartyT hey mate, currently live in Japan but still learning the language. But if you ever need something from over here I can help try and find it. Cheers for the videos, from a jafa
@@MartyT I'm left wondering were these non-standard, or how good is your bearing shop? I could conceive of a massive production run having something non-standard, but Kubota commissioning a non-standard bearing? Now the exception that I do know that proves the rule (it is that long ago I can't remember what was done) was needle bearings for two-stroke little ends, but I think that was something to do with machining tolerances being wider than the needed tolerance, so components were matched to produce working sets. Most of my buggering about with bearings and seals came after being introduced to the joyous world of motorcycles, and my Guru steered me firmly in the direction of Spen Bearings in Cleckheaton, who were always shit hot at helping me. RIP Mark Dicker!
When the balls fall out of the race you know that you have exceeded the design life of the bearing. Hope you can get some part for that go buggy. Great video Marty, thumbs up.
I have never operated one of these little tractors , but I know has much difference dualing up makes on the bigger ones , that extra stability gives a lot more confidence . Never had wheel spacers , but it seems to me that they might cause extra wear on the axle bearings , maybe a place where the added leverage might loosen things up
Hi Marty, I have just found this video, very interesting to me being a retired mechanic, I will now check out your channel, thanks mate, Ken from Australia.
Marty, I so look forward to each and every video you produce. I really appreciate the detail(s) you give us on all the projects that you come across and return to better than functional condition. These have really helped me for one, to maintain and repair my tractors and other equipment that I use and have in my collection. Thanks for the lessons. All the Best from Alabama USA. Vincent
That’s really great 👍 of you Marty T! Keep Kubota Orange Going! Tractor sounds good 👌 looks like a pretty good little tractor, just a lack of maintenance by the owner.
"heaps" 😂 I love hearing other peoples vernacular. Yesterday I heard someone describe their kid's behavior as "He went hard in the paint". I haven't heard that in ages. 🤣
The engine on that purrs so quietly , sounds like it's in good order . It's nice to see that come-along that you'd rebuilt working so well . It seems to handle heavy use pretty decently .
*Sounds like my wife. She sees something broken down (or even just a little bit dirty), and figures it MUST be garbage and wants it outta there and in the local dump ASAP. It drives me nuts!* Nice rescue, BTW. : )
12:08 whew! I saw those ramps and you on the tractor and I started singing "🎶time to do some sketchy shit, do dah, do dah...🎶" But then you stood beside it.
The way the tractor was ''crashed'', man it would have been such a funny moment when the owner fell inside this muddy water + being angry at the same time
Had to Google ASMR but I get it now. ASMR noun a feeling of well-being combined with a tingling sensation in the scalp and down the back of the neck, as experienced by some people in response to a specific gentle stimulus, often a particular sound. "ASMR is triggered by things like whispering voices, paper tearing, and scalp massage"
@@martialme84 look into the history of santa claus. Most cultures consider the north pole to be eden, or shambala or any other name. According to the story, who took over eden when humans were booted out? It wasnt Jesus. You joke about it but know nothing.
Looks like you found a real winner!! That's quite a nice piece of gear, thanks for sharing, liked the hand winch out of the ditch, reminds me of my youth, lol. Great job!
you have got to be the luckiest man alive. i wish someone would offer me a 4x4 kubota for $400. hell, that thing has $400 worth of tires on it. that's an easy $2-3000 around here.
@@t.r.l.4377 in perfect condition, they are about the same here. $2-3000 is for one that needs a lot of love like this one does. i've seen chassis with no engine or rear tires sell at auction for $2500 usd.
@@rubusroo68 I can understand the owner want a new toy that's more suitable for his usage. But those bearings didn't get broken when the tractor lay down for a rest. They've been flogged out for a lot of hours.
Sadly the previous owner of this machine seemed to subscribe to the mantra, if it is broke don't fix it, so many of those issues could have been stopped by some TLC and a little knowledge of when you are actually shortening the life of the tractor.
very interesting video. I've always wondered how those hub assemblies come apart and what goes on inside them. it'll make mine easier when i have to pull mine apart
I worked at CNH for years on the compact side front hubs aren't bad it's the back hubs that are more a pain need a special alignment tool for reassembly or you got major issues after
This is the fifth or sixth video of yourse I've watched and after the first two I said to myself This dude had to be from New Zealand And you are!! Cheeeers matee
Let me know what parts you need and my best friend who works at the Kubota about 3 miles from me can get any available factory parts that you need as well as authorized replacement parts IF they're still available,which most are.. And it'll be at jobber costs USD plus actual shipping... I ain't making nothing off of anything because that's how we take care of one another...
Ps.. US prices for parts are extremely cheaper than Aus or NZ prices and the difference might actually cover the shipping cost$ as it does with several of my Aussie mates who need Harley parts that I send them for less than half of what they cost down under...
You legend thanks mate, I have already ordered parts but I appreciate the offer. cheers
@@FJ80Coop Need a bucket cylinder for my 1985 KH28L. No luck here in Canada or with my UK contacts. Any way you can help? Not trying to ride on Marty's coat tails but having a bugger of a time finding new or used. Thanks. Jim
It's hard as to get anything here to new Zealand from the US at the moment with bloody covid
@@jimmeroniuk8266 you know what I would do is buy a new cylinder. Figure out the rod outside diameter, measure pin center to center distance retracted an center to center distance with cylinder fully extended that'll give you the stroke.
can't wait to see you get this up and running again.
I love seeing things refurbished rather than trashed.
Sure you could go the selling parts route but if it doesn't break the bank I say go for it!
🇺🇸👍🙏
this farm a 73 year old woman that brings home sad looking vacuums and cleans them up and get them running properly again!
The laid back commentary and the practical approach to repair etc. gives you a lot of the winning formula that made Mustie1's channel so popular. For me you are a must watch first when you post. Very enjoyable content excellently presented. Thankyou.
Dear Eric Claydon.
👍👌👏 Very well said, Sir, very well indeed. And I couldn't agree more.
Best regards, luck and health.
Eric - YES. Mustie1 taught me how to diagnose and repair small gas engines.
He is SO GOOD.
It's wonderful to watch someone who has developed the skills to salvage a piece of equipment and then do the repairs. Thanks for posting this.
I love that you never start a video saying "This is a waste it'll never run." You just walk up and start figuring out how to get these things running. Very inspiring.
Using a restored winch to help restore a tractor ... the mechanical circle of life :)
Don't forget the restored press either...
That's what true recycling looks like.
@@JW--dc8ri Pretty sure it's "Reuse, repurpose, recycle" in that order. For some reason every tech giant talks about the last one, without mentioning the first 2 like ever.
Yep,that's how Marty rolls... 😁
The rescued and rejuvenated winch come-along saved the day yet again. Nice.
Had the exact same tractor, and loved it. Just in case you don’t know, you really need to use the glow plugs to get them going. Turn the key backwards and hold it until the round metal thing with a hole in it on the dash glows, then it will start right up.
We have a small New Holland my grandfather bought brand new back in 2001 which has a small Perkins in it. Use the glow plugs like intended and she starts up first time every time. Besides standard care it's never needed anything major and is always maintained. :)
I believe Marty was clearing the cylinders, just incase engine oil got in.
Yes we had kubota engines in the skidsteers I worked on, give me heat to start and don't let them overheat and they were generally reliable.
You never use glow plugs if you aren't sure if your cylinders are clear of diesel or oil. This was on its side.. remember?
@@netrioter complete rubbish, it’s a diesel and no way would it, or the engine oil ignite without compression.
Besides he already turned it over with the decompression valve open.
You have noooo idea how much I would love to get that for my dad... He would love it...
So so so perfect for what he needs.... Makes me cry almost ...
That I can't get something nice for my dad...
It's such a lovely piece of equipment
I like your calm approach to such a mess.
Awesome wee bargain Marty, and a great recovery job
Just found this channel, you give me a look into a life I couldn’t live, thank you
I can’t believe you put that tractor in your little truck! I’m impressed! I have a Branson Tractor 3820i and just wrecked my aging flatbed trailer trying to “see if it could take the weight”..
I backed it up and crashed through. Don’t worry my tractor is ok. 😅 awesome video thank you
The 3820 is nearly 2 ton I believe, this kubota is less than 1 ton
@@MartyT I know. I used to own a Dynahoe 190 and it was too big to bring to Florida when we sold our house in New Hampshire. It was 11 tons. Could dig a 20 foot deep hole. When my daughter brought her new boyfriend home I pointed it out and let him know that very fact. 😳 I was kidding but they’re still together 6 years later.
Thanks for responding.
@@kathleenvaughan3709 Haha nice, I'll have to remember that one
Probably my favorite channel on you tube.
The world needs more people like you.
The stuff you collect..rehab...repair...revive...IT'S A BONANZA , .....BEAUTIFUL WHEN FIXED ...RIGHT UP THERE WITH SLICED BREAD..! Yer kid is a whistle..!
Stuck in a hotel room over night for work in Whangarei bored out of my head. Clicked on the video so fast it made my head spin. Haha
Go to Dangers bro
That lil rascal hopped right outta that hole it was parked in. Parts found and you got a good tractor, a work in process!
I love to see your videos cuz you're about the only one who fix all those machines and you put them to work right after you fix them. Great job
Congratulations on getting yourself Kubota! 🇺🇸
Marty, you are one of the most ingenious people I have ever seen.
I always enjoy your channel! 😃
It never ceases to amaze me how many abandoned and semi-abandoned bits of plant machinery you've managed to recover over the last couple of years watching your channels, starting way back when with an angry ram with a kickbag, and a washing machine drum generator. It gives me the impression of NZ being otherwise choka with old rusting wrecks without you repairing or recycling it all. Impressive stuff.
We have to be careful of the Orcs and Trolls at night
Nice score for $400 bucks, these are great little work horses on market garden properties and small hobby farms 👍
This repair is quite interesting. Good to hear you could find parts to order, so a second episode will (hopefully) follow.
Kääärme sekoo
A Shame! I wanted a kubota since i was little. And some rude people treat it like this! My heart is bleeding. Thanks for saving it!
Looks like a great little machine for the price and after reading the comments I think your subscribers are eager to help you with the parts problem. Looking forward to seeing more on this repair. Thanks again for your time and videos. Have yourself a great day.
Three words, parts washer. 😂. Love these videos, so glad to have found another channel salvaging these old machines.
Man you lucked out on this one, crazy bought for $400.00 dollars what a deal!!
My second time watching this but you're an absolute genius 👏!
Cool video Marty, good to see the hand winch back at work :)
There’s always something satisfying about putting new oil in a machine
Hey Marty good to see your up to your fixing and fabrication.
Keeper on the level down under.
Good one mate!
Looks like it is going to be a good save Marty, great to see, those are nice little tractors. Amazing what people will run instead of fixing stuff when needed. You seem to be a magnet for machinery in need of care, always nice to see you fixing them up and adding to the herd. Take care!
If anyone can repair it, you can Marty! The old girl is in the best hands she could possibly be in!
Hi Marty , can't wait for part 2. Many thanks.
That winch you used is extremely cool I need one for sure!! I seen in a previous post it's old technology I've never seen one.
hey, when you start it turn the keyswitch to the left that will preheat the oil so you can get a better start.
@@JohnSmith-yv6eq oh, thanks
Being a restorer of many things your vids are right up my alley .😉😉😉💪👍👍
Great stuff Marty. Looking forward to the repair. Cheers
I don't know the thinking behind the buying of an expensive piece of equipment and not keeping up with the maintenance. Glad you are giving it another chance at life. Cheers from Ohio, USA.
When I started to watch the episode a feeling came across me that I must have slipped into a strange parallel world where you didn't fix things to normal operations and instead you settled for 2 wheel drive? Luckily you puled it back at the end with two words "it's fixable".
Very entertaining again mate, another find for MMM (Marty's Mechanical Museum: agriculture division).
Interesting project. Nice buy and lots of good luck. Thanks for sharing and hope to see part 2 soon.
Can't wait for a video on replacing the oil seals on the front axle, my L1801DT here in Aus needs the same job done. Great video as usual !
Great little find fella good repair too
As a millwright i can tell you that having something destroy the bearings is actually the best thing. Bearings are pretty much consumables lol, sure they should last a long time, but they can be replaced, and they’re standardised, so it’s usually pretty easy. Also they can take all the damage, and save the rest of the housing, whatever it may be
I was puzzled when he expressed caution on the destruction of bearings and seals, as all such stuff I've handled on that front have all been standard. One positive is don't have to suffer rip off OEM parts prices or risk it with eBay crap, you just go down to a local bearing supplier.
Yes but when the bearings come apart it can lead to expensive gears and casings being damaged as happened with this one, luckily I think I caught it in time
@COlcultist turns out this one had some special parts the bearing shop had never seen, I had to translate the model to Japanese search to get the part numbers
@@MartyT hey mate, currently live in Japan but still learning the language. But if you ever need something from over here I can help try and find it. Cheers for the videos, from a jafa
@@MartyT I'm left wondering were these non-standard, or how good is your bearing shop? I could conceive of a massive production run having something non-standard, but Kubota commissioning a non-standard bearing? Now the exception that I do know that proves the rule (it is that long ago I can't remember what was done) was needle bearings for two-stroke little ends, but I think that was something to do with machining tolerances being wider than the needed tolerance, so components were matched to produce working sets. Most of my buggering about with bearings and seals came after being introduced to the joyous world of motorcycles, and my Guru steered me firmly in the direction of Spen Bearings in Cleckheaton, who were always shit hot at helping me. RIP Mark Dicker!
You never ceases to amaze me Marty...2 wheel drive is not an option. Get it back as it was designed.
I love these video's when you repair what seems initially a lost vehicle. Hope the family is safe and well. Thanks for sharing,,,
just started watching, love the mechanical sympathy
When the balls fall out of the race you know that you have exceeded the design life of the bearing. Hope you can get some part for that go buggy. Great video Marty, thumbs up.
These are great machines. I borrowed one for a couple of years. Tough, crude but they do their job day in and day out.
Thanks for breaking that down. Have always wondered of the inner workings of those small tractor front ends. Good luck with your parts search.
well ain't that a cute little tractor! amazing what some people are just giving away (really cheap in this case)! great find!
t's that he no longer has confidence in the ability of the tractor to do what he wanted it to do...pull stumps out of a swamp.
Your little truck is exactlg what i need on my farm in farming sim haha, great video mate, i love all of em especially the rescues/repairs/maintenance
Well done on getting the machine running.
Be nice to put a set of duals or 3” spacers for stability. Not bad for $400.
Dam right
Even swapping the rims the other side out would help
Too right mate . Some bloke at finding and rescuing the old machines . In at the deep end to fix them up and put them back to work . . Top man .
Spacers are for shielas
I have never operated one of these little tractors , but I know has much difference dualing up makes on the bigger ones , that extra stability gives a lot more confidence . Never had wheel spacers , but it seems to me that they might cause extra wear on the axle bearings , maybe a place where the added leverage might loosen things up
Thank you again Marty. Always enjoy seeing a good machine get a new life. Have a great day.
Brilliant as usual. Looking forward to the end result.
Hi Marty, I have just found this video, very interesting to me being a retired mechanic, I will now check out your channel, thanks mate, Ken from Australia.
Marty, I so look forward to each and every video you produce. I really appreciate the detail(s) you give us on all the projects that you come across and return to better than functional condition. These have really helped me for one, to maintain and repair my tractors and other equipment that I use and have in my collection. Thanks for the lessons. All the Best from Alabama USA. Vincent
I loved the come along when I watched you rehab it...very nice.
What an awesome sounding tractor! Great salvage work and real glad the front looks repairable…
That’s really great 👍 of you Marty T! Keep Kubota Orange Going! Tractor sounds good 👌 looks like a pretty good little tractor, just a lack of maintenance by the owner.
Turn ignition key anti-clockwise for pre-heat. Swap bevel gear from other side without the wear. Good find, good luck!
"heaps" 😂 I love hearing other peoples vernacular. Yesterday I heard someone describe their kid's behavior as "He went hard in the paint". I haven't heard that in ages. 🤣
The engine on that purrs so quietly , sounds like it's in good order . It's nice to see that come-along that you'd rebuilt working so well . It seems to handle heavy use pretty decently .
One thing I know if it can be fixed Marty's the man for the job. Thanks for another great video
*Sounds like my wife. She sees something broken down (or even just a little bit dirty), and figures it MUST be garbage and wants it outta there and in the local dump ASAP. It drives me nuts!*
Nice rescue, BTW. : )
Tell her she's "worn out" and you're taking her to the dumpster...😄
From Michigan (United States) and (at least in northern Michigan), this tractor brand is very popular there.
12:08 whew! I saw those ramps and you on the tractor and I started singing "🎶time to do some sketchy shit, do dah, do dah...🎶" But then you stood beside it.
Yea I pinched a little seat myself! On a side note, those ramps appear to be stout as seasoned cherry wood.
thank you for the video Mr T. can't wait to see how this is resolved! those old machines are famous for tipping over.
The way the tractor was ''crashed'', man it would have been such a funny moment when the owner fell inside this muddy water + being angry at the same time
How lucky can you be ! A Piece of cake getting that out , and a free Kubota tractor for the icing on top.
I never recognized this before but this has been the best ASMR channel I’ve ever subbed to. 👍🏼
Had to Google ASMR but I get it now.
ASMR
noun
a feeling of well-being combined with a tingling sensation in the scalp and down the back of the neck, as experienced by some people in response to a specific gentle stimulus, often a particular sound.
"ASMR is triggered by things like whispering voices, paper tearing, and scalp massage"
Jesus IsSantaclauseforadults
Yeah pretty decent asmr.
@@martialme84 look into the history of santa claus. Most cultures consider the north pole to be eden, or shambala or any other name. According to the story, who took over eden when humans were booted out? It wasnt Jesus. You joke about it but know nothing.
@@sourdoughbornsourdoughbred4712 i wouldn’t mind some of whatever you are smoking!
@@tutekohe1361 just like the truth, you wouldnt be able to handle it.
My confidence in your ability to finish a project once you've started it is absolute. Keep up the good work as always Marty.
Nice find! Definitely a fixable machine. The things I could do with that little tractor, or one smaller.. good luck on the project.
Looks like you found a real winner!! That's quite a nice piece of gear, thanks for sharing, liked the hand winch out of the ditch, reminds me of my youth, lol. Great job!
Take the other side of the front end to bits and swap the bevel gears side-to-side, then the un-worn side of the teeth will be in use for forward.
I wonder if the axles could be swapped or if they're different lengths.
That's what I would do. If it's possible.
Nice video liked the safe way you unloaded the tractor. Not taking chances when you dont have to.
Love your work..
Glow plugs use would make a massive difference. Engine sounds great good catch.
Thanks for the video,Marty.
Enjoy your videos. You’re a hell of a mechanic.
Looking forward to the upcoming video on this tractor.
Great that you used the salvaged winch you repaired! Thanks for another exceptional video!
you have got to be the luckiest man alive. i wish someone would offer me a 4x4 kubota for $400. hell, that thing has $400 worth of tires on it. that's an easy $2-3000 around here.
Just out of curiosity what currency are you talking in?
here in germany in used condition they are about 6 to 8 thousand!
if you can afford a used one you are nearly in range of a new one!
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@@t.r.l.4377 so true, same here in belgium, and they are in high demand
@@fenderOCG usd. a kubota in perfect condition is $5-7000 usd. if it has a front loader, close to 10k.
@@t.r.l.4377 in perfect condition, they are about the same here. $2-3000 is for one that needs a lot of love like this one does. i've seen chassis with no engine or rear tires sell at auction for $2500 usd.
we use Antifreeze in radiators usually
nice that you got it running 😁
That camera shot underneath was... interesting to say the least.
Not only do you do amazing things, but you live in such a beautiful place. Love your channel!
Never fails to amaze me how some people treat their equipment , I was always brought up to believe “look after it , it will look after you “
all of that damage could've been easily & cheaply avoided, maybe the owner just wanted a new toy so wasn't bothered
@@rubusroo68 I can understand the owner want a new toy that's more suitable for his usage. But those bearings didn't get broken when the tractor lay down for a rest. They've been flogged out for a lot of hours.
Sadly the previous owner of this machine seemed to subscribe to the mantra, if it is broke don't fix it, so many of those issues could have been stopped by some TLC and a little knowledge of when you are actually shortening the life of the tractor.
When a machine is a poor fit for the operator, it always gets neglect ... I think I would love it's high centered mountain goat pervue
Great to see you using the Tirfor, well worth restoring fantastic bit of kit
I work for Kubota, Most parts are available still for these, especially the front axle seals and bearings.
Man, I like your methodical approach, Marty. Your are an example of "slow and steady wins the race". Good on ya!
very interesting video. I've always wondered how those hub assemblies come apart and what goes on inside them. it'll make mine easier when i have to pull mine apart
I worked at CNH for years on the compact side front hubs aren't bad it's the back hubs that are more a pain need a special alignment tool for reassembly or you got major issues after
This is the fifth or sixth video of yourse I've watched and after the first two I said to myself
This dude had to be from New Zealand
And you are!! Cheeeers matee
What a deal, for that price you got a gold-nugget Marty.
I'll bet the next video it's all fixed again with your magic touch !
Cheers from Texas * * *
Great video, as usual, and great to see viewers/subscribers all willing to help with the supply of parts or sources for obtaining same.
Good luck with your parts hunt Marty
That come along really is an amazingly useful tool
Looking forward to part 2.
Well done Mr 😎