The Great Manure Spreader Makeover (New Holland 514) Part 3
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- Part 3 of renovating the New Holland 514 manure spreader. In this video, my son and I install a new apron chain, then I replace the drive belt, reassemble the wheel hubs and new tires, finish cleaning and painting, and take it out for an "empty" test run.
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Many years ago, as a high school kid, I worked at Otis Elevators in Yonkers and the old guys I worked with would tell me: "Slow down kid. You're working yourself out of a job!" I was reminded of that when you were telling Henry about his hurrying. Like Pete, I've saved so much over the years, knowing that sometime I made need it for something else. Problem is that as one gets older one has to find the heart to start discarding some of those saved things and it can be very difficult to let them go. Lastly, "Practically NEW manure spreader. All bids welcomed!"
Pete, this is what I love about your content! It's not just chickens or pigs or cattle or turkeys, it's the WHOLE farm including all the supporting machinery and the work it takes to make it all successful. God Bless and I wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I agree. ❤ it should be noted that I’m able to make a comment about this video only through another persons comment. For some reason I’m not able to make a fresh comment the area that I would normally do so doesn’t pop up. It’s entirely possible human error on my part plays a major roll. Good day.
Not so "Esoteric ".
I truly enjoy your maintenance and restoration videos. It's such a major part of owning and operating equipment.
EXACTLY ! Could not have said it better. God bless all and have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃🍠🍝😊
Yes!
Well done! I never thought I'd be so invested in the restoration of a manure spreader, but that series was fascinating. 😊
Looks like a great deal easier with 2 sets of hands!
Same here. I'm in Australia. I love watching Pete refurbish his farm equipment. The manure spreader looks very pretty all decked out in it's new paint!
That manure spreader is ready for the Town Parade ! It’s a Beauty !
Who would ever think watching a guy playing with a manure spreader would be so interesting haha
It’s all about narration and you do it well
I think it's great that you're incorporating your son into this project with you. Lots of memories will be made and some special bonding time. When he is older. He'll think back on this time and he'll remember it fondly
And his kids will have these videos to remember growing up on the farm. As a farm kid, I would have loved having so many memories with my dad saved.
Thank God for people like Pete, who can take us back to the days that made this country great through hard work and innovation. I tend to forget all the hardships we face today, if only for a few moments, while enjoying his videos. Thank you Pete
Absolutely!
He is awesome!
Wow. In all my 63 years of living, I never thought I'd ever say that I enjoyed watching a manure spreader restoration project and totally got into it. lol But I did. Pete, there is just something about you and all that you do that never ceases to be interesting, educational, fun and relaxing.
Pete, not only is he an architect, he's also a mechanical engineer and one dam good one, not to mention that he's one hell of a farmer with the best backup with Hillary and children. 🤓
I for one appreciate "the talking" that explains how it works
"By the time we get really good at this, we'll be done." Lol. Love it.
Everyone loves a happy ending. 😁
Quality edutainment…
Give cameraman and editor a raise. 👍👍👍
This is so cool I just realized he released this video yesterday on my birthday that is amazing Pete ❤️🙂👍
She's a beaut, Pete.
It was fascinating to watch the restoration. It looks so different. You are so patient...Henry is lucky to have you as a teacher. ❤
Best looking manure spreader the world has ever seen! - - - Actually, I really like your life-attitude.
My favorite part of this video was dad and son working together! Happy thanksgiving everyone 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!
Absolutely loved this series! So cool to see old equipment get a 2nd chance at life
i have lived on a small farm all my life, as a child we named all our cows just like you have. A few videos ago you mentioned that you did not know if you would continue to post videos on TH-cam, while that decision is yours to make I hope you will continue. You see I enjoy watching all your content even if it some of it is a repeat of what was done last year. Pete I i enjoy your videos because unlike other with popular sites you have not taken your success as license to lecture your viewers on politics or other things Watching your videos is calming, enjoyable experience and never ever makes me want to throw something at the tv. I wish all the best for you, your family and your farm.
"By the time we get really good at this, we'll be done."
Story of my life.
Pete, your patience and attention to detail is amazing! Manure Spreader rebuild looks amazing!!! Thanks for sharing 👍😎🤠
Never ever did I think I was going to have manure spreader envy! Great job 👍🏼
The memories I have because of watching these videos. I was a clueless kid, that wasn't even a teen, when I started working on a thoroughbred farm. A New Holland spreader coupled with a Allis-Chalmers WD-45 was how I learned to drive. When I turned 13 it was time to learn how to back the unit up in the barn down the lane between the stalls. It took a whole morning and a countless tries to understand but, I finally got it. What a treasured life skill.
Great job ,love the detail
@@bobmottau7668 I have to chuckle, English was never my strong suit. In fact, I hated it in school... with a passion! Thanks for the compliment though. It makes me smile to know someone enjoyed what I shared.
Never thought I would watch a frame off restoration of a manure spreader, but I did and it was very enjoyable, great job Pete now get it back inside.
Fascinating. It must be so rewarding to take a large piece of machinery like that apart fix it up and put it together again. A piece of "farm art". 😊
The newly rebuilt, manure spreader does not belong in the field. It belongs in a museum! 👏👍🏼
Thanks for sharing Pete. From past videos you’ve voiced concerns on transitioning from farm to restoration projects during slower winter months. It’s great to see the bigger picture of what it means to be an independent small farmer. Your content is great, and I personally like the varied content. We hope you and the family have a great Thanksgiving holiday. God bless!
How wonderful it must be to work side by side with a son. Let Henry know how proud we are of him. Farm work is more important than ever. God bless all the small independent farmers. Thanks for the great content, men.
Again an amazing job. Your attention to detail has to be applauded
I’ll never own a manure spreader but it’s such a joy to watch a passionate Farmer restore his. Content like this is why I come to TH-cam.
I agree with your logic on the wheel seals , I noticed there is a radius machined or ground on the seal shoulder of the axle, so I suspect that is to allow the seal lip to easily ride up during assembly. She is ready to go to work ! Nice job , I had Henry’s role with my father on the farm , it’s really nice to see him involved. It was a different time now so not judging , by his age I was doing welding jobs and some mechanical jobs on my own . I went on to become an engineer, I think all that fundamental knowledge helped me be successful, I ended up running an international business and worked on five continents and lived on 3 . He is getting an excellent start you should be proud!
Absolutely love your restoration videos and especially how you explain how things work. You have done your research in the manuals and we benefit by your explanations. Thanks you so much!
You definitely need part of your new shop dedicated to restoration, the pride you put into the machines is awesome to watch
Pete your attention to detail is awesome keep moving forward.thanks for being you
Defenetly inspirational to restore the old and save $$$$$$$ at the same time
Wow! Henry grew up big time. The spreader looks great Pete. From my family to your’s we wish you all a happy thanksgiving.
Wow Pete, she looks pretty dang spiffy. Great Job; that was such a satisfying series. I Love it when you restore things. She's purty!! 💚👍👍
I just simply Love your videos! Year after year. Never get tired of them, one end of the spectrum to the other. Thank you!
Wow, Pete, that manure spreader looks amazing! It’s worthy of the county fair! That’s what I enjoy about your channel. You show all the little ins and outs of small farming.
I really enjoy your ALL your video topics. I've always wondered how manure spreaders worked! Without these videos, I may have never found out what makes the poop fly! Now I have a really good understanding how it was designed, and how all the different parts work together.. Thank you!
I don't own or most probably will never own a manure spreader... but I honestly enjoyed this makeover so much. I love fixing old cars and I applaud your nonchalant approach to details... great to have burned the time watching you !
Mr Pete you are very mitulas. You make sure it's done back the way it was. I admire that in you. Great job. Love the videos❤❤❤❤❤
Awesome job, Pete. Glad to see your son helping too. Handy men!!!!❤❤❤❤
Great show Pete, it was like seeing Orton and Titus when you and Henry were putting the chain together.
Hi Pete well done on the manure spreader it looks like a brand new machine, what a difference. Thank you for including Henry on helping you on this project. I really enjoy when you can include your kids. It remains me when i was young helping on the farm. It is good life skills for the younger generation to learn as Henry one day might wanna or need to take over the farm.
I have never worked on a farm Pete but find your videos inspiring. You make my day every time I join you on the farm. Thanks for the insights into your world.
Thanks Pete! I never get tired of your explanations. Love the time you invest in us viewers/subscribers. Thank you!
Weird that it made perfect sense as you described it. A good manure spreader makes farm life so much better. I love the yellow wheels!! She’s a beaut
“I’d rather not leave that spring exposed to all the crap coming in from outside”. Truer words have never been spoken. Great job, Pete, I love the equipment videos.
The seal was installed that way so when you greased the hub the extra grease could go out past the seal.
Pete, great job on the rebuild of the spreader, this should be useful many years . Again it shows your pride in maintaining machinery from the past andis a part of our agricultural history. Looking forward to the next project.
Pete love how you complete projects with so much detail. You made the old girl look like new again. Blessings
I'm really happy with the result. I also was afraid you weren't that into it at the beginning, but in the end it was a thorough overall and "het span" as we say in Holland looks great. Traktor and implement ready for a good few years. 👍
I'm a painter by trade and one of my teachers started my education by saying: gentlemen, we are magicians. We can stop the damage of time. Forever, if we maintain the paint coating...😊
Pete this looks almost showroom new. I love how you take it all the way and do not leave out things that may not be a big deal in the end, make the job look killer and completely finished
Your type "A" personality is shining brightly. No time nor effort spared on this project. Fantastic restoration!!
Nice seeing Henry in the shop, makes it nice for dad
😁. Old girl looks good,should be good for your lifetime .with regular maintenance. Great video , God Bless
Pete, it is obvious this implement is so important to the farm! Wow, being a farmer is so important that you are a "master of all crafts"!
Great completed project Pete. Nice to see Henry too. My father was a machinist toolmaker for Pitney Bowes so I learned about tolerances early on. The care you took to explain the mechanics of the chain links is exactly what I like about your attention to detail especially the part about how they should rub against the sprocket. It would appear that a poop spreader is a simple device, but it is not, all the parts have to work together at the same time with no conflict. Just yearning for a tractor restoration, hopefully your oldest tractor. Hope you, Hillary and family have great Thanksgiving! Will mourn the turkey 🦃. Michael, Norwalk Ct.
Just this one piece of farming equipment shows that the old way is the good way . Things used to be made to last that does not in today's world. Pete this was a joy to watch a complete redo well done.
Hey Pete, great job on the manure spreader. Sorry you weren’t able to get underneath the manure spreader to paint After you get done cutting the bushes by the door you can put a sliding chain hoist in your new workshop so you’ll be able to flip over the manure spreader and paint it, ha ha ha Pete keep up the great work you’re the best. PS I’m going into a deep depression because you’re not releasing three videos a week. Love you.
Pete deserves more subscribers than he has, he is a gold mine of knowledge!
Enjoying a Sunday morning tea watching Pete repair a manure spreader ✔️
An oddly strange but relaxing way to start the day. ❤
That was fun. It is really enjoyable seeing an old piece of equipment brought back to usefulness, especially by using practical skills and basic tools.
Wow! I've never watched a restoration before and it was very interesting! All the little decisions that go into the process. Nice video!
I really enjoyed this rebuild. All the others are great too. I think the pig adventures rethink is a good move for you. More Henry!!! His voice is changing. So cool. Wait until he says, "That's OK Dad, I'll get that." You'll think to yourself, "When did that happen?"
Cool videos! Thanks Pete for explaining everything you did. I couldn't help but think two things as I watched this particular video on fixing up your New Holland manure spreader, 1) Sure was nice that it was all clean and renewed when you and your son went to put the new chain on and not "soiled", and, 2) Hopefully no one tries you use your degreaser formula as dipping sauce. 🤣
The attention to detail is why I like watching. Many farmers would have stopped at a dozen points prior to carefully painting and restoring, fixing and patching. It is the difference that makes the difference.
I like your formula for degreaser! We Canadians substitute "Panther piss" for the bull urine you use, both are quite effective. Amazing how a little paint, some parts, and a large amount of labour revive old machines. I like to use "Hemlock" boards instead of pressure treated lumber for spreader floors, the old timers used them for the floors of the horse stalls here, and they last a lifetime.
Pete , I have to tell you ! You have the very best videos they are fantastic! Your restoration videos are just as great as the Farm videos , I think they are more genuine than any that are out there from other sources
Great job Pete !!!
We all know how hard “ fertilizer” is on metal.
Definitely gave this well engineered spreader some well deserved repairs. Should be a joy to use now.
WOW , you're as fast as them Nascar guy's at putting them lug bolts on.
Man! You are going to hate to mess that up using it it’s so pretty. Beautiful work, Pete.
I never tire of watching you maintain older equipment. Whether we like it or not, doing so is essential to the economics of running a small farm. One look at the price tag on their modern counterparts is enough to motivated maintenance and preservation of the old. I'm still hoping that one day you redo the Farmall Cub that is tucked away in your barn. While not a terribly useful tractor for most farm jobs, I really enjoy the simplicity and size for doing odd jobs. For the last few years mine has been relegated to pulling the firewood cart, which when loaded is just about its max pulling capacity going up my hills.
Enjoyed the series! Aesthetically pleasing with the finished exterior, and good (if not better) as new in functionality! It is refreshing to see individuals who do not shy away from repairing / rebuilding things in lieu of the throw away mentality that it has become today. So thanks again for not just this series, but the whole aspect of your family and your farm. It is always enjoyed and appreciated. It has allowed me to introduce you to my son who now has chickens and a few goats on his place. He borrowed a few things from you in regards to getting his chickens set up. Nowhere near the numbers, but you helped him none the less. Thanks.
Looks great! Sometimes it is tough to reconcile the “why did they build/assemble it this way?” vs “did the previous owner make a mistake?”
Videos will be extremely helpful (& entertaining) for folks! Can’t wait to see it work!
One is always amazed and pleased at the attention to detail that you display. All done with good humour and cheer. A vocation and avocation all in one. Another great episode.
This was something I really enjoyed watching. I have never put a piece of equipment together, but have sewn two coats. The finishing of any project can be picky, but I've always thought it important, not just to make something look good, but to work well and more importantly give a sense of pride in the project. Loved your paint job. I'm sure you will use this for a long time.
What I have learned from this and your other videos is the importance of focus and perseverance on the step-tasks, no matter how large or complex the project. For me, it is important to not get discouraged or overwhelmed thinking of all that needs to complete the project; just plan things out and do the next task on the plan & eventually the goal will be achieved. Thanks, Pete.
Pete, that was so awesome! Thank you!
Pete, I look forward to your videos. I enjoy all of them but especially the restoration projects!
I hope that you continue with the channel.
Farmer Tyler Ranch has a similar background in terms of his Grandfather ‘s tractor and how he had fond memories of helping his Grandfather on the farm. He now farms on his Grandfather’s farm and continues to restore his old tractor. What a legacy for you and Tyler.
Great job on the spreader Pete! It’s like having a new spreader the perfect size for your farm. Loved the videos!
Where I worked at before I retired in Dec. of 2015 we had to deal with a lot of conveyor belting, replacing, splicing etc. Cutting rubber with a dry knife edge dulls the edge very quick and also make it hard to cut because of the friction between the rubber and the blade. putting water or something like WD-40 on the area you want to split the rubber makes all the difference in the world. I also was watching a video on You tube and saw a fellow using used motor oil on his deck and also his trailer decking boards to prolong their life. As always, I enjoy your videos very much. I think you would of made an excellent teacher. Lee
Amazing, just when you think Pete's completed the poop-spreader, he takes us to other parts that need cleaning and painting. WOW! the poop 💩 spreader is all shiny and new again! 🥸
Great job! Thanks for the help Henry!! The spreader looks amazing! Thanks for taking the time to share this with us!
That competition Breen father and son was fantastically funny!
Doing something as simple as a manure spreader making it look nice is so satisfying you did a nice job looks great
I love projects like this. So rewarding! Now you will get years of service out of that machine. I wish today's equipment was as repairable.
Amazing transformation Pete !! Makes me happy to se old equipment new again!
Man oh man... That's a boatload of work! But now you got a 'new' spreader that'll last for years. I just love vintage equipment, and you got plenty of it. Nicely done, Pete!
Pete you really are an inspiration!! I honestly can not thank you enough for all you show and explain!!
The thought just occurred to me,,, I grew up on a farm and still dabble in it today, I have hauled A LOT of manure at different times over the years so,,,,,,,, why did I watch the complete restoration of a manure spreader? LOL😂
Excellent job Pete, this type of thing is rare in today’s society.
The amount of tools a block of wood can replace is amazing.
While I had a great FFA teacher back in highschool, Mr. Simmons. Pete would have been awesome!!!! Such detail, explanation and a calming dementor. Mr. Simmons always had a golf ball size wad of chewing tobacco in his jaw and would cuss like a sailor when something didn't go right I learned alot from him. This channel takes me back 30 years. I still have the disc harrow clock with hour marks made from. 243 shells on my shop wall. That's how we learned how to weld and got to take our project home when we finished.
Thanks for the memories Pete!
Fantastic job looks better than a brand new one and will last twice as long. Thanks for sharing this build with us all 😊
The stories and the transformation are why I watch! Keep up the great work!
Another job well done. Love seeing your children helping. Keep up the good work. Good job Henry.
I so appreciate your ability to properly explain and teach about what you're doing on your projects and jobs.
You are doing New Holland and International a great service! Also, thank you for your time!
Just shows how much work is involved in organic farming and keeping the organic designation.Great job Pete.
I really enjoyed the series, it brought back memories of doing the same job here in the U.K. on a Massey Harris spreader, the difference on that one was it was wheel driven, and that has many disadvantages, and those that know will know. :-(
I've got a New Idea wheel driven spreader and it works great. Maybe the Massey Harris spreader is made different.
Pete it's always a pleasant surprise to see a video from you pop up. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole process and can't wait to see what you do next! Thanks!!
Love the results. As a former painter of houses I applaud you on your detailed skills. On a side note, loved the end… I’m watching you from BULGARIA 😎
“By the time we get good at this, we will be done” ain’t that the truth!!! Always the case!!