Was This Thing Worth It? - First Leaf Harvest With The Marketplace Hydrualic MCS Leaf Vac

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  • @WatchWesWork
    @WatchWesWork 2 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Dodgy electrical connections, foil tape repairs, and diesel in a gas can. This video really pulls at my heart strings...

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Hey I'm not spending hard earned money on a yellow fuel can when my nose works just fine!

    • @bluegrallis
      @bluegrallis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😁😂🤣

    • @SemiReTired
      @SemiReTired 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Wes, what video title on your site has the interview with Neil?

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SemiReTired It's called E-350 7.3 Powerstroke Hard/No Start. You can find it here: th-cam.com/video/-q01JWTWRhU/w-d-xo.html

    • @SemiReTired
      @SemiReTired 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Neil, I'll check it out,,, Joe Bee

  • @mr.fantastic5754
    @mr.fantastic5754 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow you are so amazing my dream is to drive a John Deere 318 or John Deere 332 or a 755 I love all the tractors you drive I hope in day I could be like you.

  • @MrThomasfouraker
    @MrThomasfouraker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great content Neil. I enjoyed the beginning the most, because it sheds light on the reality of projects not always going as planned. I just broke out my MCS yesterday and had to completely go through the fuel system. Tank, filter, lines and carb. So my leaf collection day turned into an engine maintenance day but that's how it goes. Too often most you tubers edit out the reality part and show the highlight reel and I think to some it can be discouraging when their project doesn't go as smoothly as it is portrayed on video. On a side note, one of the guide tubes on my MCS is bent. I do have a replacement. Looking at yours, can you think of the easiest way to replace that? Seems like laying it on its front would be the only sensible way and pulling it down out the bottom. Perhaps a project for AFTER I am done using it this season!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks for the kind words Thomas. I feel like keeping in all the bad stuff (well most of it) helps keep it relatable so I'm glad to hear you say that.
      I'd have to take a closer look but I think you're likely right that laying it on it's front would likely be the best bet. It doesn't look really easy to take a part unfortunately. Best of luck!

  • @kmccontube
    @kmccontube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Not sure you want good suction on the gravel. You may find yourself mowing and bagging rocks. I would recommend blowing the leaves onto the grass and picking up there. We are halfway through leaf harvest and have about twice the pile you have. 25 mature trees on just under an acre. Great video as always, keep up the great work.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You might be right about that Ken. My other tractor picks them up better off the driveway so that was the main source of comparison. But yeah, I don't want it to suck stones so I'll need to watch it. I don't envy having MORE leaves to pick up! Best of the luck with a successful "harvest" and thanks for watching!

  • @anthonybanda8192
    @anthonybanda8192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You need high lift blades . They have fins on the back of them that create suction and lift . Also maybe add some rubber flaps along the sides of the deck to trap the air underneath it . We normally mulch our leaves right onto the lawn . The problem with mulching them is you have to not let the leaves get thick on the grass . We find that mulching the leaves gives the lawn some extra nutrients for over the winter. We also apply nitrogen to our lawn in the spring around late April and then in the fall around mid October. We use hay and pasture nitrogen from tsc it's cheap and effective as long as it is applied before it rains. Great video keep up the good work !

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the great ideas Anthony! We do N in the spring too. We do a fair bit of mulching too but I have to get the bulk of the heavy leaves up or we get mold on ours. Thanks for watching!

    • @MStrickkk
      @MStrickkk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Second on the high lift blades, they are what's used when adding a mulching kit to your deck. To counter the issue Ken brought up, lift the deck higher off the ground. I leave the deck a good 4 inches high going over gravel and rarely grab a rock, when blowing leaves.

    • @alexrogers777
      @alexrogers777 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@digdrivediy its a lawn, who cares about mold on it

    • @dajb90
      @dajb90 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@alexrogers777 some people care about their things. Including their lawns

  • @sassafrasvalley1939
    @sassafrasvalley1939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Fantastic, I’ve been wanting to see this baby go!
    She’s a keeper. That dump feature is enviable. Rube Goldberg would be proud!!!
    As you know, my system is totally different… but I have a few tips that might still apply:
    - When I have piles or windrows I do one of two things differently. Disconnect the intake from the mower and chop the leaves. This also spreads them out and reduces their volume. Or, raise the mower and take a pass over the top of the pile. This stops the bull dozing and reduces the high volume that causes clogs. With either method, the time spent in the extra pass will be made up by quicker travel and/or less hassle.
    - My volume of leaves is considerably higher. (I have a video coming out this week with a short clip at the end showing what I’m dealing with.). I’ve found that it takes me less time to mow and chop the entire yard first… then vacuum up the mess. It also reduces the volume by 75% and speeds up composting. However…. I can’t dump from my seat like you can!
    - The mower needs grass to stop it from blowing out the bottom. When you run it across the driveway it can’t seal and push it out the chute. The lift on your blades is creating more air than the bagger can handle. I change out my high lift blades with a flatter version for leaf work. My 60” deck is then perfectly matched with the 8” tube between it and the blower.
    Now, about throwing in every shot you can think of… Totally awesome. One would have thought that the producers of “Top Gun” had done that segment!
    Thanks Neil!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Excellent advice Mr. Dave. That all makes perfect sense it's a wonder I hadn't considered any of that, although I do love just bulldozing my piles into submission! Often times we will mow with the zero turn first and munch everything all up. I do like the idea of just unhooking the chute, making a few passes to grind, then sucking up the fines.
      However! Ground up leaves don't make nearly as good of a leaf pile as the large, intact leaves will create. Have you ever tried picking ground up leaf debris out of the hair of two little girls? :) They asked me if I could stop using the leaf "sucker upper" and rake them into a big pile so they're not all "munched up"! You see there have been years where the loader tractor has pushed windrows into very large piles just for the sake of seeing how high I could make them for jumping exercises. So, they're not big fans of the high lift MCS yet, although they did like the size of the pile. But unfortunately the amount of rain we had on it the day after made Momma veto the pile crashing festivities.
      There's a fresh crop of leaves that have fallen even since the last day of shooting here. I may need to pile up one last good one for those girlies before they age out of wanting to play in the leaf piles altogether.
      If I don't get it done, it sounds like I could head your way and find some nice piles at least!
      Thanks for watching! I'll look for your upcoming leaf video!

    • @sassafrasvalley1939
      @sassafrasvalley1939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@digdrivediy Oh how I long for the days where a pile of leaves brought excitement snd laughter to my yard! You sir are a wealthy man!!!!

    • @michaelcolford6817
      @michaelcolford6817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sassafrasvalley1939 I hope grandchildren are on the horizon for you. Your yard will be a buzzz of joy again and you will share your wealth with your children!!!

    • @sassafrasvalley1939
      @sassafrasvalley1939 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@michaelcolford6817 My local grandsons have outgrown the thrill… the younger ones live in Florida and don’t like to visit when it gets cooler! Wanna loan me a couple to play in my piles?

    • @michaelcolford6817
      @michaelcolford6817 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sassafrasvalley1939 Got two grand daughters that love to play outside and they were in Kentucky for the Thanksgiving week. I think the opportunity has been missed to loan them out, as they are on their way home, but thank you.
      Watch a couple of your videos and enjoyed what I saw. Subscribed to see what you are are up to next. Noticed your 50th anniversary Shopsmith. I have my father's 25th anniversary Shopsmith, but it needs a motor and other parts. Also have his newer Mark V. Learned on those machines and have a great admiration for them.

  • @watkinstreefarm6880
    @watkinstreefarm6880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You got it going!! It works pretty well. Loved the video. Great job!!

  • @peterchapman753
    @peterchapman753 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi I'm from the UK I found your channel by chance and I must admit I really enjoy your videos keep them coming all the best Peter 🇬🇧

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey, great to hear from you Peter! Wonderful to know that folks in the UK are finding my little 'ole channel here. Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to comment. Neil

  • @OrangeismyNewGreen
    @OrangeismyNewGreen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It’s a great system, makes picking the leaves a lot easier and fun 😉👍🏻. Have a great Sunday Neil 🙋🏼‍♂️🙂👍🏻

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you sir. We had a full day of basketball today and had a great time. I did have a good time with that new leaf vac too BTW! :)

  • @daniele.woodhead1218
    @daniele.woodhead1218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Neil, love the leaf vac system and fantastic 5 ⭐ video, and the hydraulic dump is awesome, now it's been my experience they do work better with a mulching deck or mulching blades, it been years since I used one hope that helps God bless y'all from Gaffney South Carolina viewer

  • @SemiReTired
    @SemiReTired 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Neil, when your on the driveway/ stones, lower the idle of just the tractor, let the suction of the collection system pull up the leaves and keep the mower deck low and drive at slow speed. I do this all the time with my cyclone rake set up.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's not a bad idea. I'll keep experimenting. Thanks Joe!

  • @my.airestores1981
    @my.airestores1981 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just started watching your channel after Matt’s Recovery. Enjoying your channel, learning a bunch - keep up the good work. Thanks

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I really appreciate that. Mitchell! Glad to have you on board sir.

  • @marykoch5168
    @marykoch5168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the beginning of this the most. The drone shot of all the farm equipment parked across the road from our house and then flying back across the just harvested field to your house. Vey cool, and the new toy looks like a handy one!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! yeah, it sure is handy. Dad needs to give this one a test drive and see what he thinks. I thought all the equipment was pretty cool too. Thanks Mom!

  • @acamp5468
    @acamp5468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’m here from watch Wes work I usually watch him alone . But me and my wife have taken a interest in your videos so I really enjoy us finding things to watch together.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate hearing that and I thank you for giving this channel a chance. Hope you and your wife have a great week and thanks for watching!

  • @richardclump
    @richardclump 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great job on getting everything working! I wish I had half of your mechanical skills. BTW, your lawn looks fantastic!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Richard! I'm lucky my wife helps keep up the yard!

    • @davidosburn4042
      @davidosburn4042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I always forget to tell Neil how envious I am of his lawn.

  • @bemjamingoode7073
    @bemjamingoode7073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fuel shut off solenoid. You can manually turn on and off with a choke cable.

  • @dave2138
    @dave2138 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had the very same blowout issues with my 54 inch power flow unit I took a old set of mulching blades for my mower used the shop press and reduced the wing angle by about half got a much cleaner pick up much less blowout much happier with the unit real easy fix. Real nice unit always thought I’d like to have one of them good luck with it!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great tip! Thanks 👍🏻

  • @bruceprosser4283
    @bruceprosser4283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks go out to Allis Chalmers for donating a vital part for this rebuild. LmAllisChalmerao. Good job and I love watching your channel!! P.S. don't throw out the steering wheel.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! Thanks Bruce. No, I'll certainly keep the wheel! :)

  • @MichaelTJD60
    @MichaelTJD60 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    755th like 👍 That MCS unit is such a neat setup and looks like it does a great job. They really are a neat piece of equipment. I can't wait to get my hands on one someday...and if I'm lucky, maybe a 755 to go with it.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice! If I could only have 755+ likes on every video I'd be all set! This really is a nice unit. I've had some even better luck with it since the time of filming. Adjusted the deck a bit and waited until the leaves were much drier the next time. I had rushed some stuff to get the video done but it's still awesome to dump from the seat! Thanks so much for watching Michael!

  • @buildlife
    @buildlife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man I have to get off mine and go through about a 10 step process to dump (Cyclone system). 10 acres of trees thats about 50 times per mow! Mine needs grass to seal the deck to the ground to make suction if that makes sense. It won't do much on the pavement or gravel (yours did way better) I wondered if I put something on the deck to like a sweep to cut down on the air around the deck... Probably just need to go deal with it instead of watching TH-cam lol! Great video Neil!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! The struggle is real. Makes perfect sense as mine works better on the grass too. My 318 vac system works better on the stones but doesn't hold very much in the bags. Thanks for checking it out!

  • @jacobsimerman5281
    @jacobsimerman5281 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I started watching your channel because I picked up my first john deere lawn tractor then I found out you are local so I started watching more love the content

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome Jacob! Where are you from? Thanks for watching!

    • @jacobsimerman5281
      @jacobsimerman5281 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fort wayne but I got family in harlen I'm out there all the time for work as well

  • @khtractors
    @khtractors 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You got lucky finding that loose connection so fast! I was driving Dads John Deere 770 out the road one day and the fuse blew for the fuel shutoff solenoid mid stream. Luckily I had a bungee cord to tie it open with to get on out to our house. I don’t know if there is a perfect solution for leaves, but that thing did good overall! Take care!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ben! Yes, I was certainly glad to find it so fast. I thought I was in for an entire day of figuring it out. Wasn't bad at all. Thanks for watching bud!

  • @BS.-.-
    @BS.-.- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have you ever just mulched them into the lawn? I have done this for years in the northeast where we get more trees. About every 3 days in peak leaf season I mow the bulk of it. Come spring you wouldnt even know they where there. Also adds nutrients to your lawn with out chemicals.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I mulch over half of them into the lawn all through the fall until the very last big maple leaf dump and then there's too many to mulch up.

  • @carlanderson881
    @carlanderson881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought most mower decks had a slight updraft because of the way the blades are shaped. It it possible the blades are mounted upside down?

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It could be possible I suppose as I haven't looked. I think the radiator fan is a contributor to the problem as well. Thanks for watching and commenting Carl!

  • @andrewsamanthamadison3320
    @andrewsamanthamadison3320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If MacGyver were a country boy, his name would be Neil Koch! Keep it up Sir!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha! Thanks a lot Andrew. I looked up to MacGyver as a kid so that is quite a compliment!

  • @williamdambrosio4613
    @williamdambrosio4613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Check the switch under seat safety precaution the leaning on seat breaks connection and mower will not run bypass switch

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fortunately the previous owner bypassed the seat switch on this one.

  • @rickeyman2215
    @rickeyman2215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really miss hand raking the old way...NOT! Good video Neil.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! I agree! Thanks Rick!

  • @bobf4765
    @bobf4765 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Change your blades to a mulching type, more lift. You will need to play with the deck height for the surface you are working... stone drives are never fun, ever...

  • @philo_beddoe4367
    @philo_beddoe4367 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get a push blower and get the driveway leaves onto the grass then run the JD with the leave attachment. You will save a boatload of time. Edit: Or even blow the bulk into the cornfield surrounding the property?

  • @gordonbrown6616
    @gordonbrown6616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another great video. Great job saving the collection system. I watched a video about early cotton pickers. The hopper systems are very similar in design and operation.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ohh yeah. I can see that comparison. Makes sense. Thanks a lot Gordon!

  • @kentandrews1560
    @kentandrews1560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When going from grass to dirt, stone, or cement/pavement you need to drop the engine throttle/RPM to almost an idle the vacuum engine stays full throttle. I vacuum approximately 3,000 bushel of chopped leaves every year

    • @sassafrasvalley1939
      @sassafrasvalley1939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly… the same thing applies in areas where the grass is sparse.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good advice. I did slow it down a bunch on the gravel. Even tried with the deck off. Thanks Kent!

  • @littleblue4x4
    @littleblue4x4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this video. There is a MCS for sale near me, and I've been waiting to see if it's worth the price. This was helpful to see it in action. Great editing as always!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks much! Best of luck if you get it!

  • @JamesLeatherman
    @JamesLeatherman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Don't worry - we'll bump you up to a viewer level Wes would envy! The fuel solenoid issue footage was visceral - I could feel the wind biting as you questioned your life choices. Then there was that rush when you saw what caused it and that you could fix it in the video. This is what makes TH-cam so fun for me - seeing how problems get fixed, but fast forwarding to the solution!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks James. I really appreciate this comment as it is what I'm going for. I want to make it interesting and entertaining without getting boring. Appreciate your support.

  • @aprilgeneric8027
    @aprilgeneric8027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    for those of you who hate the leaves spitting out the sides get some baling rubber or used conveyor belt and cut skirts to carriage bolt onto the inside of the deck and leave 1/2 gap from bottom of skirt to the ground. you can go 3/4 of the way around the deck but the front always has to be open for best results in my experience to let leaves and sticks enter the deck i have found.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be worth a shot for sure. Thanks!

  • @petermccall9354
    @petermccall9354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Neil, on the little briggs n stratten motor instead of pulling to start, how about an electric start. front edge of cutting deck should that be open up a bit to increase leaf n air inflow

  • @dakota19021
    @dakota19021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome 👌 I've got a MCS on a 425 aws and love it

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! Always wanted to try an AWS!

  • @homesteadspirit9209
    @homesteadspirit9209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    it's always something silly like that lol

  • @Krisb193
    @Krisb193 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Future tip. When those shutoff solinoids go bad thay can kick out like that.

  • @kennyp507
    @kennyp507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have you tried mowing less then 540rpm, drop it some so the air moving from the blades is less then the impeller sucking force?

    • @sassafrasvalley1939
      @sassafrasvalley1939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’ll work… I change to blades with less lift, during leaf season. That allows the vacuum to pull the leaves from the mower instead of the leaves being forced down its throat.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I tried a little of everything. Definitely works much better on the grass.

  • @eddiemortontapman7252
    @eddiemortontapman7252 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You snagged a really nice unit especially with a Kawasaki 210 engine

  • @liampollard2908
    @liampollard2908 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blades with inbuilt lift will help you suck those leaves off the gravel

  • @grassgonewildlandscaping5445
    @grassgonewildlandscaping5445 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe if you put some gator blades on it it will suck up the leaves better

  • @basketcasebuilds5712
    @basketcasebuilds5712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, Neil for your content. Here because of WWW. You both have great entertainment. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺💯

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much! I'm always impressed with hearing from folks in Australia! Appreciate you watching.

  • @jaybrown7177
    @jaybrown7177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I started watching you first. Thanks for sending me to "Watch Wes Work." I live in the next county across the Ohio state line from you so I can appreciate all the weather and farming going on. Keep up the great videos. Love your shop.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a lot Jay! Glad to hear from another local as well as I know there's folks out there that can relate! Appreciate you watching and checking out Wes's channel.

  • @johnfernuik8015
    @johnfernuik8015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HIGH LIFT BLADES work much better

  • @eddiemortontapman7252
    @eddiemortontapman7252 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Put (2) blades on each spindle , cross them like a X

  • @davidnielson1960
    @davidnielson1960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Try some high lift blades

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I might do just that! Had some folks say high lift and others say low lift so I'm not sure yet which to try.

  • @garciafamilyfarms
    @garciafamilyfarms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So Neil, my question is? Your I guess essentially mowing while your picking up leaves? ......... WOW!!! Do you know what kind of compost your potentially making? Does your wife like to garden? I will mow my grass and pull my lawn sweep behind my mower in the fall and mix my green and brown together and generally by garden season I have this nice black soil that I use around all my plants! It does wonders. Keep up the great content look forward to seeing the comparisons with your other units!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Travis! Yeah, mixing the grass in with it. Most of this all ends up getting blown out into the field by the wind. She does garden a bit but not enough these days. I like some good compost though so that would be nice to have around. Thanks for checking out the video and appreciate the great comment!

  • @troyweyerstrass7312
    @troyweyerstrass7312 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Morning Neil! I noticed the ozone layer diminished considerably recently. Watched the video and realized why 😂😂😂. Jk. Great job, Have a great Sunday!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha! Maybe I should name this one "Smokey". They both smoke quite a bit. Thanks for watching Troy!

  • @BG-vq9fd
    @BG-vq9fd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Maude
    I like to watch Wes.
    I tell people i have a love/hate relationship with my JD MCS14 and power flo collection system. It is supposed to be dump from the seat but the hopper doesn't always empty. The dump is only about 1 foot off the ground so leaves cannot be stacked.
    At 1 point the dealer suggested I try mulching blades.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The girls will be excited that someone mentioned Maude! Thanks for watching us both BG! I've seen those collection systems and always wanted one of those for my 318s as well. I'm gonna try some mulching blades.

  • @alexanderbarilla1129
    @alexanderbarilla1129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey! What kind of pants are those? In the market for a new pair of work pants. Something light but durable. Thanks!
    (Really enjoy your videos btw!!!)

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! The pants I almost always wear are Eddie Bauer Guide Pro Pants. Wrangler also makes a pair almost exactly like them and I have a few of those also. They are all I ever wear anymore. Phone in side pocket is the best! amzn.to/3q9Q5uK

  • @dojogube1
    @dojogube1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The 755 looks much nicer these days! Great content thanks very much!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well thanks. That's actually my second one and it looked like that when I bought it. The other one is a bit rougher. Thanks for watching!

  • @nilskalvik9123
    @nilskalvik9123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the blades in the moverdeck are the reasons for your problems. Try to make some blades, hwo are opposite angling of the cutterblades. Good luck, from Norway 🇧🇻 🇧🇻

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Nils! I may do some experimenting with those blades as I tend to agree with you. Welcome Norway!! That is so cool! :)

  • @TheWeekendMedic
    @TheWeekendMedic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    More great videos Neil - I've been working on my JD and not watching enough TH-cam. Hard to tell if you are wearing ear protection, I got a pair of bluetooth 3M earmuffs for my birthday, and they are amazing - I can listen to a podcast at a reasonable volume while my diesel just hammers away. You might want to consider some "ears" to protect your hearing...

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very good point. I'm almost always wearing something. During this I was wearing noise cancelling earbuds and listening to Pandora!! Thanks Eric 😁

  • @The_Yukon_Cornelius
    @The_Yukon_Cornelius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mulching blades will create the suction you need

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      May need to try that Trey!

  • @machone7580
    @machone7580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The power dump feature is awesome, but the plugging up was no good. I have a regular JD powerflo 3 bin system on my X7, and pushed way more leaves than you did and it never plugged up. I was impressed! Having high lift blades and the blower right at the deck makes all the difference. You might try to find a way to get more suction out of your blower motor, that would help, or take smaller bites.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a little too wet too. I had better luck on a drier day. I want to try new blades too. Thanks for watching!

  • @jeremynguyen6049
    @jeremynguyen6049 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a MCS like yours on my 318. The difference is the blower run off of the rear PTO. I just bought it in early winter so I didn’t have a chance to test it. I do have a leaking cylinder on it.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You'll love it once it get it all straightened out.

  • @davidosburn4042
    @davidosburn4042 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The deck on my 316 has terrible suction as well. I'm used to modern machines that allow me to"blow" the driveway and road with a quick pass. I guess I might try the 325 deck under it.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's not a bad idea. Yeah, I agree. My in-laws newer mower does a better job of blowing. Thanks David!

  • @buckweiss2926
    @buckweiss2926 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely beautiful place you have. I made my leaf sucking machine , looks like a track vac, has a 22hp Honda engine for suction attached to a trailer. My Moto is, don’t buy it, build it

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I like your motto!

  • @angiefiest2857
    @angiefiest2857 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For mowing on a normal ride on mower you need to rev the tractor up to full throttle

  • @joshuaroberts7511
    @joshuaroberts7511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Diesel creek got me watching Wes and then your channel, I run a cyclone rake but from my experience gator blades mulch better so bagger fills less but the downside is less suction, hi lift blades work well but hardly mulch my oak leaves, the only way you can add more suction on gravel is lower your deck then your picking up rocks and could damage your bagger impeller, I’d recommend blowing leaves into grass, also found it better to back over large leave piles it shreds them or just take half a deck but run over from non discharge side

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Joshua, thanks so much for checking out the channel. Great advice on improvements for picking up those driveway leaves. My 318 was just better at it but I think the radiator fan is affecting this one on the stones a bit. It gets the job done but I can make some improvements I think. Appreciate you watching!

  • @SkiddingF350
    @SkiddingF350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a Dixon Zero Turn and with clam shell power fan bagger. Just got it fine tuned and works good for leaves. Nearly hands free. Love your videos. Love your Deere’s 😜

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds cool Verle! Anything that works nearly hands free is just fine by me!! Appreciate you watching!

  • @aprilgeneric8027
    @aprilgeneric8027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    16:53 check the baggers impeller fins. poor suction means the fins are bent over &/worn down. the fins need to be as close to the housing wall as possible for good suction, but you don't want pure fin going to the housing for clump s that will bog/shut down the machine/plug it and damage the fins. the edge of the find that propels the debris up should have saw tooth design of 1/2" 3/4" which helps chew up clumps and sticks and other debris that tries to bind there, like dirt that is going to build up there or wet grass that sticks to the walls in this nice freezing cold. i got a picture of a brand new dr horton truck tow leaf loader with a brand new impeller like this , that the edges where the tube pulls in debris from is already rounding over and it is over 3/8ths thick steel and has only loaded a grainer truck about 8 times so far this week. that frosted clumped grass is the worst offender at making the clumps destroying it.. this is why lawncare companies end their contracts nov.1st so they don't destroy their equipment on frozen debris which is the absolute hardest on these machines and rain soaked the 2nd worst.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. I need to check that impeller for sure. Thanks for the insight as I haven't checked it yet.

  • @paulmiller4549
    @paulmiller4549 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John Deere makes leaf blow out kits for some of their mower decks or maybe I should say use to. I had put one on my x495 deck some years ago and it did help. Keep up the good videos enjoy watching them.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I should check into that Paul. Thanks for the tip.

  • @rmontcal
    @rmontcal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You never mentioned, for those of us that are newer to your channel, what the pile of leaves and grass are for? As a gardener, you got the brilliant makings of a compost pile, but you’ve got some serious acreage. Surely not enough compost for the fields your drone was zooming over.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      We unfortunately don't do much with it. It gets blown into the field in the spring as mostly compost.

  • @JimFinlayson
    @JimFinlayson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hate leaves. 8” vacuum tube on my belt driven triple bagger attachment gets clogged if the leaves are in any way damp of if grass has grown. I call it quits the weekend after Thanksgiving even though the oaks aren’t done yet.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm with ya Jim. I'm about done too. Once the grass is cut short for the last mowing of the year I let the wind do a good bit of the remaining work.

  • @aprilgeneric8027
    @aprilgeneric8027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it wouldn't be a deere if the battery terminal connectors didn't corrode to the point it kills the tractor especially when trying to run the PTO. that deck has alot of friction going on and needs alot of debris/rust cleaning and lubrication love on all the moving parts bearings that are starting to go sound JUST like that. also an oil change is required when all that other stuff has been done and it does that while PTO is under load. that's the one of two indications i get that the oil is no longer sufficient for the task at hand in the machine when your water temp starts approaching red that's the other way to tell the oil in the motor is shot even if it's still light brown going black. 4:08 i state my case in this edit. if your deere doesn't stay golden for very long then it's time to tear the motor apart and replace seals and check the water pump and internal mechanisms. this has been my experience since '71 with john deere tractors of all types. 6:57 deere electrical connecters are just regular auto connectors, they all fail at some point but i find soldering wires at the metal connectors stops and solves alot more problems if you can take the time to pull all the plastic connectors apart and do this wire by wire or just plan on replacing the connectors every 15-20 years and have the spares bought atleast before the decade they stopped making that series machine. i tend to buy 2 sets but have gone thru 3. hard machines to kill if you handle them they way they were designed to be used and keep them maintained & rebuilt when needed before they break down.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You said it here. Sounds like experience talking. I just try to keep them alive and for the most part they serve me well Thanks for the comment with great tips and advice and thanks a bunch for watching!

  • @Erhorn300
    @Erhorn300 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I originally found your channel looking up firewood videos but have since fell in love with all your content. Im not going to lie I got alittle too excited when I saw your dump truck full of wood, so hopefully that means a firewood video in the future, but if not that's still fine with me. Im glad you got the leaf collection system working good!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey I love hearing stuff like that about how you found the channel. Well, I had the camera rolling when that truck got loaded and you can bet there's a few firewood videos coming this year! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @donaldparkhurst3006
    @donaldparkhurst3006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Way better than hand raking! The grass allows the machine to pull a better vacuum than the stone, not sure if there’s anything you can do about that, my walk behind bagger does the same thing. Stay safe, have a great day, and may God bless…

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true on the grass comment. And yes, MUCH better than raking! Thanks Donald!

  • @timwight9471
    @timwight9471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Who gives thumbs down!?!?
    Good stuff again.
    I’ll go check out Watch Wes Work 👍🏽.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's always a few in each crowd! :) Thanks for watching Tim!

  • @BusyBeaver22
    @BusyBeaver22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really appreciate the struggle moments being recorded. We all like to show just the successful bits. Nice to see the stuff we all face. Great montage footage

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. I really am grateful for that kinda feedback. I thought it made it relatable. Thanks for watching and glad you like the montage!

  • @shanesherwood343
    @shanesherwood343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video my Dad built a material collection system for his old wheel horse we found the blades they made for running the machine with a bagger worked best for leaf collection it created a lot more suction it worked well enough that it provided enough suction on its own to pick up his leaves clean from his yard and driveway

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes homemade is the best! Thanks for sharing Shane!

  • @christinerakela1306
    @christinerakela1306 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, amazing shots at the end, too! You are the hardest working man, and you never give up in spite of of all the set backs!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 👍

  • @toolwarrior1773
    @toolwarrior1773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang Neil, you put more care into your yard than folks around me that have a yard that is a fraction the size of yours! You must have the nicest yard in the county. Now.....what ya gunna do with that giant pile of leaves in the corner of the yard?

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't have the nicest by far, but we do try to keep it nice. The wind will take care of that pile of leaves in no time. And if it needs help from the leaf blower we can help it along too! Thanks toowarrior!

  • @bobbywright5983
    @bobbywright5983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's all trial and error until you figure out a good RPM ratio between the suction engine and the tractor engine as well as speed because the speed will also mess you up too fast and too deep .that's what I found with my Farmall.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's so right. I'm doing better with it now. Drier leaves helped too.

  • @chucksmith155
    @chucksmith155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know it’s a old video but this is how I do my lawn I’ll chop the leaves first then suck them up no shoot getting clogged and the hopper will hold a lot more leaves , try a high lift blades that made a big difference on my machine

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a good plan Chuck!

  • @bobbywright5983
    @bobbywright5983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It could be the shutting off could be that the deck is too close to the ground. I have a Farmall Cub that when the mower deck is too close to the ground and it's cutting deep it'll stall the engine out pretty easily so I do need to be a little bit careful with that so I don't know if it's a similar problem

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it was just stiff, cold and tired. Got it going better now!

  • @angiefiest2857
    @angiefiest2857 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think it was plugging up because you were also mowing grass. When I do leaves I raise the deck all the way so I don't get any grass.

  • @aprilgeneric8027
    @aprilgeneric8027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    8:52 taryl fixes all, lucas red and tacky. lasts longer for mechanisms of that type. other wise i find you have to use wd 40 once a month or a few times a year instead of this once every few years stuff. if you use it every week i also find you don't have to lube it so often also.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true. It only gets used a couple times a year.

  • @duramaxmak
    @duramaxmak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neil I run exmark mower what you need to do is what I did I cut a metal frame and a piece of lexan and cut the corresponding hole in the plastic housing up at the top so you can look over your shoulder and see when your collection unit is full it saved me a lot of plugged tubes you know when to go dump

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a great idea. I thought of that exact same thing. Makes perfect sense. Could get a little LED light in there too! Thanks for the suggestion!

  • @kentandrews1560
    @kentandrews1560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The hydraulic dump is a dream alliance of mine maybe someday, great videos and good quality you always have good content in your videos please keep it up

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks I really appreciate the kind words Kent!

  • @TheRustyWrench
    @TheRustyWrench 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Try using some new highlift blades they improve how much it sucks in and gets more airflow through

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm gonna look into that for sure!

  • @whitepinewoods9029
    @whitepinewoods9029 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your awesome videos. My wife and I have been binge watching this week! Your editing and storytelling is superb! I have a lot to learn, thanks again, keep em coming 😀

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I really appreciate hearing those kind words. I am so glad that you and your wife find them enjoyable to watch!

  • @thomashorn5062
    @thomashorn5062 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Have you considered adding grease zerk fittings on that rusted swivel rod that you struggled getting out?

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  ปีที่แล้ว

      I should but I haven't yet. Being stored indoors now so that should help.

  • @garybarkley2286
    @garybarkley2286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    IED put some kind of a rubber around the bottom of the deck so it won’t let stuff blow out as much if anything worth a try maybe

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not a bad thought. I'll look at that and see. Thanks Gary!

  • @brucep9123
    @brucep9123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neil, you might want to look into motorcycle chain lubricants for loosening any throttle cable. Chose one which goes on wet and then becomes a solid lubricant. My experience with WD40 is that it works fine for the short term but it soon evaporates and you are back in the same situation as when you started. It also work fine for bikes ATVs etc..

  • @robertblain9968
    @robertblain9968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are there blades out there called high lift blades? I heard people talk about them. Maybe they would work if it's true

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm going to look into it Robert. Probably something out there to try.

  • @seansysig
    @seansysig 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neil the deck should have skirting around the perimeter of the deck & uplift blades

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wondered if some kinda skirting could help. May not let any leaves in though? Thanks Sean!

  • @carlcook3297
    @carlcook3297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should remove the spinner and give a good sandblasting and paint job. Just a thought.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, I probably should. Have to see what kind of time I get. Thanks Carl!

  • @aprilgeneric8027
    @aprilgeneric8027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    pro tip your debris/clippings piles make great erosion control for bad spots in your feild & does a better job after it gets tilled in the preceding year

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll try to keep that in mind. Thanks for the awesome tips!

  • @bardman3819
    @bardman3819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dang, how do you keep your division lines between gravel and grass so perfect?

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lots of work to keep it that way. My wife does most of it. Edger and a sprayer with a hood shield on it. And graderbox.

  • @dylanhockaday9878
    @dylanhockaday9878 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get some mulching blades or they do make a Special set for using a vacuum that creates more suction

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think I'm gonna try some of those Dylan! Thanks for watching.

  • @billwallace341
    @billwallace341 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Try and put a curtain around the bottom of the deck

  • @paulatkinson2849
    @paulatkinson2849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watch wes and he is the reason I'm watching ur channel he is a dam good mechanic and makes good vid too enjoying urs too👍

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really appreciate it Paul!

  • @rv-eb3wu
    @rv-eb3wu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    did you start a new pile or did the combine come threw and harvest the corn while you were collecting the leaves.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same pile. They harvested the corn around is in the course of making this. Good eye! Thanks for watching!

  • @brandenhoward6301
    @brandenhoward6301 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Check the baffles under your deck it can cause the vacuum problem as well

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm. Good thinking. Thanks Branden!

  • @williamfreeh1198
    @williamfreeh1198 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i was one of those who subscribed due to watch wes work. i very much enjoy your channel.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks William. Thanks for giving this channel a chance and appreciate you watching!

  • @tonycasterline8936
    @tonycasterline8936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did I see diesel in a red can? I'm calling the farm police! Shame on you, lol.

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! Not to fear though - I wrote "Diesel" in sharpie on top so this is my "dedicated" diesel gas can! :) Can't imagine buying a yellow can when there's 20 red ones around here!

  • @andrewsamanthamadison3320
    @andrewsamanthamadison3320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hands free dumps! Dag on! That does sound awesome! A clean get away!

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, it is fantastic. I was grinning every time I dumped it!

  • @doughadley9448
    @doughadley9448 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video, nice montage It was so long the corn was gone in the last 2 dumps lol

    • @digdrivediy
      @digdrivediy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! Yeah, the harvest was going on all over in this video! Thanks Doug.