I was smiling more than you and it's not even my tractor. It's always a special occasion when you bring home new equipment - especially a great find, a good deal, and something you've desired. What a useful tool it will be for you! I'm happy for you Simon.
Thank you Matthew, the true sign of a good person when they are happy for another and I really appreciate that. I am into day 4 now and it is really coming along, I am so excited to be able to get it working for me.
Howdy Simon- wow! When you panned around and showed the tractor and log trailer I felt a warm glow. It’s great that at our age we can still feel excitement like a child at Christmas. My friend, I am so happy for you to have a nice machine like that. There is no doubt you will have everything working like new in record time. I was excited just to get some forks for the front of my old tractor to make for much less physical labor around the sawmill. That trailer is going to be a Godsend for you. Take care my friend. God bless
Thank you Paul, to be honest I went out early Sunday morning just to make sure it was really in my yard. It has been a long time coming and you of all people know how hard it is working with tree's, logs everything wants to hurt you. I am so happy for you that you have forks, cannot even imagine how you were getting your logs on the sawmill without them. These small things means we can keep going doing what we enjoy. You have been a real friend and provided great support, thank you.
Hey Simon. So the apparatus where the oil filler for the hydraulic oil should fill is a return hose for the log trailer hydraulic system. Since there is only one pressure hose feeding the valve on the trailer, it needs a return port to allow for constant flow from tractor to trailer. When the trailer is off the tractor, you need to make sure the lever to control that function is in neutral
Thanks Dave, I did read that in the operators manual. At first I had no idea what all the levers were but now have them all marked up and understand what the different valves do and that it must be as you say when not in use. Thanks for that, really important info had I not read it. The book say it can cause damage to the system.
Hi Simon. You are very fortunate you read that as we had customers with new Massey tractors didn’t heed our warning or didn’t read the attachment manual and destroyed their hydraulic pumps very quickly,and these were new tractors. No warranty for not following instructions for these folks. You have a very good set up and with a little TLC, it will serve you well for a long time.
Simon your one happy camper awesome tractor and loader good to see your gettin spring now the grass is green here you take care be safe from Eric in tinkerville
Can you take it in and out of 4 wheel drive ? The added the returnline. From trailer to fill pipe they had to cap off oil dipstick. Cuse when useing trailer it would blow the dip stick out. Pull that dipstick cap off see if. Fill stick still in under cap ?? I have seen that done b4. Just fun enough RPM to lift the logs. As we know there is alot of pressure. In hydraulics. You got yourself one hell of a nice old work horse. Just like we are. Hell my tires have a bit of dry rot to 😁 enjoy that ride. Sound of that eng is music
Great you got this New tractor, it Will serve you many years as a Best friend❤ i Will recormente that you also very soon adjust the valve clearensex, and also change the coolant water with fresh. Love your life stile and your approach to All. Enjoy it and keep up the Nice work. Big hug from Denmark
Hi Simon... what a bargain.. you find a tractor and a forest trailer that you really need, and we get a video lasting for more than an hour👍 Those 2254s are damn good machines.. they'll last a lifetime with some TLC. I know of a similar tractor about 30 km South of us, a 1979ish model, and it has passed 15k hours by a lot and is still going strong. I don't know what you've paid, bartered or traded for that machine, and I don't care either, but that is a terrific find, and I'm sure it will serve you well.. just think about it.. getting timber and firewood home at all 4 seasons if necessary without braking your body apart👌👌All the best buddy🙂
Yes, yes and yes, I didn't even know it was a 2254 until I went to collect it. When I saw it I had trouble containing my excitement know how rare they are. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm, it is going to make such a difference to my seasons and hopefully no more laying on my back for days on end. Have a great day I really appreciate you.
Thanks Stuart, funny my Sarah and I was talking about fishing today. Not yet though the bay were we put out the pontoon is still frozen solid, but soon as it floats away the boat can go in.
Thanks Simon, I'm excited for you that was definitely what you needed, I know you will get it sorted out. 1978 I was a Electric motor mechanic in Cincinnati making $5,50 a hour. Looking forward to watching that machine work.
Damn nice units you got there bud!doesn't matter the how's or what's all that matters is you have them now..the work you will accomplish in a fraction of the time..tires don't look too good at all but they will go alot longer than you think dry cracked like that.but you will be thinking about them the whole time.damn shame too got plenty of tread left..cannot wait to see it working for you!
Hi Ed, Thanks and you right of course it is faster but alot less lifting and larger logs and more of them everything is positive. The tires have a 1977 date on them. Ticking time bomb I can do without if I can find a way then I will replace them. You will be seeing it working real soon I have to get those trees into the yard yesterday. You know how it is this time of year. Have a great day I appreciate ya.
Congratulations on your new acquisitions! I am sure you will be able to do any minor repairs that are needed on the equipment and then put the tractor and trailer to good use! The combination will no doubt make things a lot easier for you from now on! I am very happy for you!!!!!
Thank you Monte, I am truly humbled by such positive and kind comments. Still working on it but it should be working this week I hope. Have a great day my friend.
Hi Dave, Thanks. It has tubes in the rear, I have been through it all with the back loader trying to find ways to make the old tires last longer but the reality is they are 44 years old and are ready to let me down. Can you imagine a blow out on the main road and then how much it would cost or even roll into the snow ditch. It has to be done. Minor in the overall scheme of things I think.
@@arctic-rebel what a great setup. I'm very excited for you. This is a major game changer for you and Sara. Hopefully this setup will allow you to maybe even take a day off. Glad folks in the village helped and the owner worked with you to help you out. Not many folks her in the states like that these days. I've been looking at new tractors, would love to pull the trigger but just don't want the payment so I suppose I'll hobble along with ole 1952 ford 8n for now. Have a great week and enjoy your coffee and be safe my friend. We'll see you down the road..... Hello Sara 👋
Thank you so much, a game changer it is for us. I am so happy to have arrived in a place where on the most part the people are still very real, nice and happy all be it I am one of the youngest. Take care Micheal.
The rear tyres can last many years if you don't mind estethics. It's the cord that holds it together and that is probably intact. The 500/2200/2250 series is a bastard of a tractor with not much Volvo in it, just the hood and the cab. Engine is Perkins, rear end is IH and 4WD is japanese I believe.
Thanks, I know the tires on my backloader were 42 years old before I replaced them and the only reason I replaced them was because the cords had broken through on the inside and were puncturing the tubes. I had to removes the tires by myself with bars at -25C and I was not doing that anymore. So my reason for replacing the ones on this tractor is I have some experience of what is happening on the inside because I don't care what they look like I just do not want to be changing anymore tractor tires. Thanks for the info on how this tractor in made up. Now having had some experience with early Volvo's I am not surprised. The only Volvo part on My LM225 is the badge!
As long as it works out for you 🤔 I think you have a hell of a score there Sir. Yeah it’s an old tractor but I would rather it then a new electric P.O.S. You’ll always have a 99% chance of getting home. All that going over everything is the best way to get to know your machine 👍👍 well did old boy safe your back for at home 😏 thanks for sharing your new toy all the best with it.
Thanks Brad, I had to go out first thing and check it was really there, sad really but it has been a hard road to travel. Now we can get on this less pain and more reward. Have a great day.
So from the farm aspect of things yes every time you undo those hoses you will have oil coming out wipe it clean and invest into some plugs male and female for your connections to protect them from being dirty, and not to be the Debbie Downer of things on a couple of those hoses when you start adding pressure gravel analog you may wind up breaking some of them which I'm sure you know this but I had to say it anyway. Part 2 so that one single line that dumps back into the tank that was put there for the purpose of the oil going back into the reservoir we had to convert one of our pieces of equipment to do that as well, and yes the wheel seal is probably leaking hence why you have oil coming out. Number three😂😂😂😂 I'm glad the dog is enjoying the ball I'm sitting here watching and I hear squeak it brought an instant smile to my face and I didn't feel what he was playing with😅😅 and then I seen the green and blue. Number four when you take those caps off the trailers axle I can only suggest for you to drill a hole and put a grease cert in so that you can make sure they're greased and as far as that one being loose you might be able to tighten up the king nut on it. Number 5 look at you smiling with a closed cab and now you've got some heat😅😅 sure is nice isn't it now you just need to hook up a radio in a speaker in there👊👍huge and great score you got and i know it will serve you well .?? Tho 🤔 are the rims the same and same size as the loader 🤔🤔 , I know it might be pain-in-the-ass switching them out if they fit but you have a peace of mind going into the woods and not puncturing a hole through one of the cracks in the tires I'm sure you might be able to agree on that.. i look forward to seeing the chains and bucket
Thanks Heith, got all of that, have caps in the cab and yes I know those hoses could blow but it looks to be only the outer rubber so far the steel is wire is still good to the eyesight! I was hoping the king nuts would take up the slack but until I get the caps off who knows. The loader is huge compared so could not swap the tires out even if I wanted too. Just leaving for town so will catch you later, Thanks Buddy.
I had a similar oilleak on my frontaxel i changed sealing but it did not help so i bought a double sealed bearing and installed it instead of the original and that helpt
Here's me thinking... your negotiating skills are the envy of many - I'm sure there are many folk who have learned from you and prospered! I'm rather chuffed that your back now has help! One question... how will the rig fair in winter? Will you have to run in paths too, even widen some areas to get in?
Good question, but here's my thinking because it cannot go where the snowmobile and I go in the deep snow. With this I can move more with ease, lift more and maybe I don't need to cut in the winter anymore. I can in the winter because it is the best time for single season drying and all I have to get there is the snowmobile. But If I had a 4WD tractor and forest trailer I can cut so much more and move more in less time and effort so could stack more and get 2 winters ahead. If I can do that then I can cut any time and collect when it suits the tractor and stack in the yard, cut and split when it suits me know I have 1 winter in hand allowing more drying time for tree cut in either Autumn or Spring. If I want to cut in winter I can and just collect in spring. It has never been about the cutting always the lifting and moving. I have to work so many weeks moving because I can only get a few logs at a time on the sled with days between to rest on the damaged discs. All I know for sure is my days of manually handling the logs are numbered and further surgery is imminent unless I stop. If I stop I am back to nothing so in order to pay the electric and diesel bills I need a forest trailer and crane. I would have liked to continue how I was, it was easy and simple but restrictive and to much for my already broken body. It is also good to bring back the old stuff, better than leaving rotting right. You always ask such good questions AJ, Thanks you and have a great week. The beaches must be warming nicely.
@@arctic-rebel Great answer. I thought that anytime working could be on the cards and honestly, the more you have mechanical help, the better! It will be great that you can now fit the cutting schedule in with your other activities and stress less about your stock for the essential winter warming! Yes... we love watching you fix the old stuff... because, Simon always wins!! That is a given! Maybe you should get patrion... I will help with the tire fund! Believe it or not... I prefer detecting in winter - especially after the storms! Too many inquisitive snoopers on the beaches in summer! However, it is my fix so I need to stay at it!! The last outing (I must still edit) wasn't so good... but, everyday out and upright is a winner!! Let that rig make your life a whole lot easier... and buy you loads of time for other stuff... like fishing and playing with Kasper!! 😉😁
🤠👍 Congratulations to you, Mr Tractor owner!
Thanks, and it has the small wheels at the front!
I was smiling more than you and it's not even my tractor. It's always a special occasion when you bring home new equipment - especially a great find, a good deal, and something you've desired. What a useful tool it will be for you! I'm happy for you Simon.
Thank you Matthew, the true sign of a good person when they are happy for another and I really appreciate that. I am into day 4 now and it is really coming along, I am so excited to be able to get it working for me.
That tractor will out live all of us ... congrats on the purchase !
Thank you, I feel sure it will. The two tractors I have a combined age of 101 years so maybe with will last the net generation also.
Howdy Simon- wow! When you panned around and showed the tractor and log trailer I felt a warm glow. It’s great that at our age we can still feel excitement like a child at Christmas. My friend, I am so happy for you to have a nice machine like that. There is no doubt you will have everything working like new in record time. I was excited just to get some forks for the front of my old tractor to make for much less physical labor around the sawmill. That trailer is going to be a Godsend for you. Take care my friend. God bless
Thank you Paul, to be honest I went out early Sunday morning just to make sure it was really in my yard. It has been a long time coming and you of all people know how hard it is working with tree's, logs everything wants to hurt you. I am so happy for you that you have forks, cannot even imagine how you were getting your logs on the sawmill without them. These small things means we can keep going doing what we enjoy. You have been a real friend and provided great support, thank you.
Hey Simon.
So the apparatus where the oil filler for the hydraulic oil should fill is a return hose for the log trailer hydraulic system. Since there is only one pressure hose feeding the valve on the trailer, it needs a return port to allow for constant flow from tractor to trailer.
When the trailer is off the tractor, you need to make sure the lever to control that function is in neutral
Thanks Dave, I did read that in the operators manual. At first I had no idea what all the levers were but now have them all marked up and understand what the different valves do and that it must be as you say when not in use. Thanks for that, really important info had I not read it.
The book say it can cause damage to the system.
Hi Simon.
You are very fortunate you read that as we had customers with new Massey tractors didn’t heed our warning or didn’t read the attachment manual and destroyed their hydraulic pumps very quickly,and these were new tractors.
No warranty for not following instructions for these folks.
You have a very good set up and with a little TLC, it will serve you well for a long time.
Thanks Dave I really appreciate you.
Lovely tractor 👍🏻
Thank you, I really like this set up. It also has an enclosed cab and really good heater!
Simon your one happy camper awesome tractor and loader good to see your gettin spring now the grass is green here you take care be safe from Eric in tinkerville
Thanks Eric, we don't have green grass yet but I can see it!
Have a great day.
Can you take it in and out of 4 wheel drive ? The added the returnline. From trailer to fill pipe they had to cap off oil dipstick. Cuse when useing trailer it would blow the dip stick out. Pull that dipstick cap off see if. Fill stick still in under cap ?? I have seen that done b4. Just fun enough RPM to lift the logs. As we know there is alot of pressure. In hydraulics. You got yourself one hell of a nice old work horse. Just like we are. Hell my tires have a bit of dry rot to 😁 enjoy that ride. Sound of that eng is music
Thanks, dipstick shaft removed I am guessing it got damaged by a log on the floor. I am pleased you enjoyed, have a great weekend.
Great you got this New tractor, it Will serve you many years as a Best friend❤ i Will recormente that you also very soon adjust the valve clearensex, and also change the coolant water with fresh. Love your life stile and your approach to All. Enjoy it and keep up the Nice work. Big hug from Denmark
Thank you, I will do both and more very soon. Always doing my best. Have a great day.
Hi Simon... what a bargain.. you find a tractor and a forest trailer that you really need, and we get a video lasting for more than an hour👍 Those 2254s are damn good machines.. they'll last a lifetime with some TLC. I know of a similar tractor about 30 km South of us, a 1979ish model, and it has passed 15k hours by a lot and is still going strong. I don't know what you've paid, bartered or traded for that machine, and I don't care either, but that is a terrific find, and I'm sure it will serve you well.. just think about it.. getting timber and firewood home at all 4 seasons if necessary without braking your body apart👌👌All the best buddy🙂
Yes, yes and yes, I didn't even know it was a 2254 until I went to collect it. When I saw it I had trouble containing my excitement know how rare they are. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm, it is going to make such a difference to my seasons and hopefully no more laying on my back for days on end. Have a great day I really appreciate you.
A result for sure Simon. Stoked ! Can't wait to see you out fishing again mate.
Thanks Stuart, funny my Sarah and I was talking about fishing today. Not yet though the bay were we put out the pontoon is still frozen solid, but soon as it floats away the boat can go in.
Thanks Simon, I'm excited for you that was definitely what you needed, I know you will get it sorted out. 1978 I was a Electric motor mechanic in Cincinnati making $5,50 a hour.
Looking forward to watching that machine work.
Hi Mark, that was good money in 78.
Damn nice units you got there bud!doesn't matter the how's or what's all that matters is you have them now..the work you will accomplish in a fraction of the time..tires don't look too good at all but they will go alot longer than you think dry cracked like that.but you will be thinking about them the whole time.damn shame too got plenty of tread left..cannot wait to see it working for you!
Hi Ed, Thanks and you right of course it is faster but alot less lifting and larger logs and more of them everything is positive. The tires have a 1977 date on them. Ticking time bomb I can do without if I can find a way then I will replace them. You will be seeing it working real soon I have to get those trees into the yard yesterday. You know how it is this time of year. Have a great day I appreciate ya.
Congratulations on your new acquisitions! I am sure you will be able to do any minor repairs that are needed on the equipment and then put the tractor and trailer to good use! The combination will no doubt make things a lot easier for you from now on! I am very happy for you!!!!!
Thank you Monte, I am truly humbled by such positive and kind comments. Still working on it but it should be working this week I hope. Have a great day my friend.
Wow Simon!! Great buy and little TLC with the old Girl. But I know you will getting it running in tip top sharp. Tubes for the rear?
Hi Dave, Thanks. It has tubes in the rear, I have been through it all with the back loader trying to find ways to make the old tires last longer but the reality is they are 44 years old and are ready to let me down. Can you imagine a blow out on the main road and then how much it would cost or even roll into the snow ditch. It has to be done. Minor in the overall scheme of things I think.
@@arctic-rebel yes new tires for all the hard working equipment? Safety plus your back guy would give you shit??
Hello Simon & Sara
Good Morning, best wishes to you all.
@@arctic-rebel what a great setup. I'm very excited for you. This is a major game changer for you and Sara. Hopefully this setup will allow you to maybe even take a day off. Glad folks in the village helped and the owner worked with you to help you out.
Not many folks her in the states like that these days. I've been looking at new tractors, would love to pull the trigger but just don't want the payment so I suppose I'll hobble along with ole 1952 ford 8n for now.
Have a great week and enjoy your coffee and be safe my friend. We'll see you down the road.....
Hello Sara 👋
Thank you so much, a game changer it is for us. I am so happy to have arrived in a place where on the most part the people are still very real, nice and happy all be it I am one of the youngest. Take care Micheal.
The rear tyres can last many years if you don't mind estethics. It's the cord that holds it together and that is probably intact.
The 500/2200/2250 series is a bastard of a tractor with not much Volvo in it, just the hood and the cab. Engine is Perkins, rear end is IH and 4WD is japanese I believe.
Thanks, I know the tires on my backloader were 42 years old before I replaced them and the only reason I replaced them was because the cords had broken through on the inside and were puncturing the tubes. I had to removes the tires by myself with bars at -25C and I was not doing that anymore. So my reason for replacing the ones on this tractor is I have some experience of what is happening on the inside because I don't care what they look like I just do not want to be changing anymore tractor tires. Thanks for the info on how this tractor in made up. Now having had some experience with early Volvo's I am not surprised. The only Volvo part on My LM225 is the badge!
After ya get all things like it should be you'll have a good outfit to work with. Gonna save a lot'a backache & time. 👍👍🍺🍺
You just know that Robert, Thanks for the support.
As long as it works out for you 🤔 I think you have a hell of a score there Sir. Yeah it’s an old tractor but I would rather it then a new electric P.O.S. You’ll always have a 99% chance of getting home. All that going over everything is the best way to get to know your machine 👍👍 well did old boy safe your back for at home 😏 thanks for sharing your new toy all the best with it.
Thanks Brad, I had to go out first thing and check it was really there, sad really but it has been a hard road to travel. Now we can get on this less pain and more reward. Have a great day.
@@arctic-rebel pinch pinch 🙂
Cig lighter!!! mot important bit lol. cracking watch. On the hunt for a trailer & crane myself ll in one . no tractor
Thanks and good luck with the hunt, it took me a few year to find this.
So from the farm aspect of things yes every time you undo those hoses you will have oil coming out wipe it clean and invest into some plugs male and female for your connections to protect them from being dirty, and not to be the Debbie Downer of things on a couple of those hoses when you start adding pressure gravel analog you may wind up breaking some of them which I'm sure you know this but I had to say it anyway. Part 2 so that one single line that dumps back into the tank that was put there for the purpose of the oil going back into the reservoir we had to convert one of our pieces of equipment to do that as well, and yes the wheel seal is probably leaking hence why you have oil coming out. Number three😂😂😂😂 I'm glad the dog is enjoying the ball I'm sitting here watching and I hear squeak it brought an instant smile to my face and I didn't feel what he was playing with😅😅 and then I seen the green and blue. Number four when you take those caps off the trailers axle I can only suggest for you to drill a hole and put a grease cert in so that you can make sure they're greased and as far as that one being loose you might be able to tighten up the king nut on it. Number 5 look at you smiling with a closed cab and now you've got some heat😅😅 sure is nice isn't it now you just need to hook up a radio in a speaker in there👊👍huge and great score you got and i know it will serve you well .?? Tho 🤔 are the rims the same and same size as the loader 🤔🤔 , I know it might be pain-in-the-ass switching them out if they fit but you have a peace of mind going into the woods and not puncturing a hole through one of the cracks in the tires I'm sure you might be able to agree on that.. i look forward to seeing the chains and bucket
Thanks Heith, got all of that, have caps in the cab and yes I know those hoses could blow but it looks to be only the outer rubber so far the steel is wire is still good to the eyesight! I was hoping the king nuts would take up the slack but until I get the caps off who knows. The loader is huge compared so could not swap the tires out even if I wanted too.
Just leaving for town so will catch you later, Thanks Buddy.
@@arctic-rebel about 5 am here and heading to work . Have a great day Simon and drive safe
I had a similar oilleak on my frontaxel i changed sealing but it did not help so i bought a double sealed bearing and installed it instead of the original and that helpt
OK thanks that helps me was a planned job for next summer.
Here's me thinking... your negotiating skills are the envy of many - I'm sure there are many folk who have learned from you and prospered! I'm rather chuffed that your back now has help!
One question... how will the rig fair in winter? Will you have to run in paths too, even widen some areas to get in?
Good question, but here's my thinking because it cannot go where the snowmobile and I go in the deep snow. With this I can move more with ease, lift more and maybe I don't need to cut in the winter anymore. I can in the winter because it is the best time for single season drying and all I have to get there is the snowmobile. But If I had a 4WD tractor and forest trailer I can cut so much more and move more in less time and effort so could stack more and get 2 winters ahead. If I can do that then I can cut any time and collect when it suits the tractor and stack in the yard, cut and split when it suits me know I have 1 winter in hand allowing more drying time for tree cut in either Autumn or Spring. If I want to cut in winter I can and just collect in spring. It has never been about the cutting always the lifting and moving. I have to work so many weeks moving because I can only get a few logs at a time on the sled with days between to rest on the damaged discs. All I know for sure is my days of manually handling the logs are numbered and further surgery is imminent unless I stop. If I stop I am back to nothing so in order to pay the electric and diesel bills I need a forest trailer and crane. I would have liked to continue how I was, it was easy and simple but restrictive and to much for my already broken body. It is also good to bring back the old stuff, better than leaving rotting right. You always ask such good questions AJ, Thanks you and have a great week. The beaches must be warming nicely.
@@arctic-rebel Great answer. I thought that anytime working could be on the cards and honestly, the more you have mechanical help, the better! It will be great that you can now fit the cutting schedule in with your other activities and stress less about your stock for the essential winter warming!
Yes... we love watching you fix the old stuff... because, Simon always wins!! That is a given! Maybe you should get patrion... I will help with the tire fund!
Believe it or not... I prefer detecting in winter - especially after the storms! Too many inquisitive snoopers on the beaches in summer! However, it is my fix so I need to stay at it!! The last outing (I must still edit) wasn't so good... but, everyday out and upright is a winner!!
Let that rig make your life a whole lot easier... and buy you loads of time for other stuff... like fishing and playing with Kasper!! 😉😁
How did I ended up in here?
No idea, but I am pleased you did. Thank you.