Definitely!

@@ballyhoulihanagrivideos397 Many thanks. Yes they’re getting fewer and farther between so I was pleased to see this pair at work. Cheers, David

@@frasermathers2287 A good afternoon to you Fraser and good to hear from you my friend. Yes two for the price of one this week and a very tidy pair at that. Still a few NH TXs operating round here, mostly farmer owned machines although the contractors have mostly moved on to bigger (not necessarily better) machines such as the Lexions and modern New Holland machines with one or two on tracks also. Yes it was a bit soft underfoot, I made sure I had spare footwear with me but thankfully nothing got bogged down! I can imagine some of the crop did go into the grain dryer but the MF 7718S baling seemed to be managing to bale with no problem at all! As you say Fraser you take your chances and grab them with both hands especially this summer where the weather has been very catchy indeed! I was pleased to catch them too, unbelievably only 30 years ago these TXs were the new technology and who would have predicted back then that there would have been machines with 40ft headers, gps and the option of tracks or huge wheels! Also thats a very interesting point comparing the amount of grain loss of today’s machines against those a few decades younger! Yes a good week for me Fraser, the weekend off though I’ll probably have the housework to do tomorrow while the boss is at work though I’m working this bank holiday Monday which isn’t so much of a chore and the extra money will come in handy for our holiday in mid September. Can’t wait! Always a pleasure to hear from you my friend, you enjoy your weekend too and we’ll speak soon. Cheers, David.

@@davidwinthrop7077 Thanks David and enjoy your weekend off. Next thing we will be comparing housework standards and methods..... errr maybe not, but I am sure "the boss" will happily point out any bits you miss, so I will just keep my mouth shut! Cheers, Fraser.

@@frasermathers2287 Oh she certainly does Fraser as years ago she was head housekeeper in a number of posh Lakes Hotels so nowt gets past her 🤣

@@balmesh Thanks Alan. Don’t think my luck will be with me or the farmers this week, it’s been terrible weather the last week or so!

@@davidprentice7861 Oh the weather has been shocking here since the start of August David, lashing down with rain as I type your reply! Lot’s of crop waiting to be harvested but the fields are so wet and not a good forecast ahead! Thanks again my friend, cheers David.

@@davidwinthrop7077 It's the same up here all the years I was on the farmers I've never seen it as wet you're welcome

@@davidprentice7861 Oh it’s been hellish David, I’ve never known it be so wet, even worse than last year. The fell farmers I know have only had about a fortnight of dry weather, I know they don’t have a cereal harvest but they’ve really struggled to get their silage/ hay crop in but thankfully most of them have. Absolutely horrible summer!

@@B1066agri Thanks Steve and it was also a treat for me to see two NH combines in one field! The ground was soft, very soft in places but thankfully nothing got stuck! Yes the weather dictates all, been awful up here the last few days! Cheers, David.

@@MONKIPANTS Now isn’t that a coincidence that you mentioned this weekend gone a yellow combine working in what I can imagine being beautiful countryside in your part of the country Monkipants! I thought ‘now I have a video with not one but two yellow NH combines also hard at work in the golden fields!’ You’re right, that paintwork just blends in with the surroundings and crop in the field and then when the harvest is all gathered in looks back and says ‘yes a job well done!’ Thank you my friend, pleased you enjoyed the video and best wishes to you from a very wet as we speak Cumbria! Cheers, David.

@@frantisekleiterman2082 Thank you as always Frantisek. It’s always a pleasure to hear from you my friend. Cheers, David.

@@MONKIPANTS Good morning Monkipants and what a wonderful comment from you my friend. I’m so pleased you enjoyed watching the video and describing the machinery working as poetry in motion is definitely a great observation from you. I’m pleased you mention that not being a farmer yourself but realise how important the agricultural sector is to the economics of the world. So good to hear about Basil the MF, I wonder if he’s still around? Thank you for making my Sunday morning with your beautiful comment, so good to hear from you this morning and best wishes from Cumbria. Take care my friend, cheers David.

Good evening David, thankyou for your lovely reply and I would like to think Basil is still around brushing his way to infinity and beyond! 🚜 😂 I cannot believe this wonderful day, after watching your brilliant video I visited my father-in-law and he told me that a combine was working in the next field and he could see the dust ball rising above the hedge, so, I had to see and off I went and leaning on an old fence post I watched these hard working chaps doing exactly what you were doing, I couldn't see what type of machines they were using as all the dust masked them well but I bet you would know just by the sound. Yellow is all I can tell you about the combine. All the best to you sir, from Warwickshire.

@@MONKIPANTS Ah now I can tell just by you mentioning the colour yellow that it would be a New Holland combine you were watching through the dust leaning against that fence post and also that it would have been a wonderful sight so thank your father-in-law for spotting that cloud of dust telling you about the activities going on! I would like to think Basil is still going strong too, being a MF I can well imagine he is! I often wonder whatever happened to the little Massey 35X that my uncle owned and I learned to drive on many moons ago (about 50 years ago now), I’ve such fond memories of it and can picture myself sitting on that old tin seat with a cushion made from a bag stuffed with straw as the only comfort, hopefully it’s still going strong somewhere? It’s been so good to hear from you today and I’m pleased my video got you off to a good start to your Sunday. I usually post a video at least once a week (though less frequently through the winter months) and while I can’t promise you a classic MF combine every week I can guarantee some lovely machinery working in the fields of Cumbria and some even lovelier views of the beautiful Cumbrian scenery. Take care my friend and once again thank you for your wonderful comments. Cheers, David.

@@philipwhite5933 Ah so there’s another about Phillip? Can’t be too many more in the country! Cheers, David.

Aye its an 825 as well, they're having some problems with it trying to get their barley combined.

@@philipwhite5933 Always the way (well nearly) when it comes to harvest time! Hopefully it’s nothing major and it’s soon sorted.

@@B1066agri Thanks Steve. A great setup to film and watch this one. Cheers David

@@kenwood8665 Thanks Rick. One of my favourites I’ve filmed this year so really pleased you enjoyed it too. Cheers, David

@@WoodtownVideos Definitely and a lovely tractor (and baler) to be proud of owning.

@@frasermathers2287 And a good afternoon to you too Fraser from a sunny Cumbria (although you couldn’t say that about it yesterday!) Oh that MF 3070 is a beauty, still very stylish after all these years. I remember a farmer friend bought a brand new 2wd MF 3060 in about 1990 (god I was still in my 20s then!) and I thought now that is a smart tractor and I still admire the styling on the 3000 series today which in my opinion was way ahead of its time. Yes a dry, heavy crop but the MF 244 baler coped well and didn’t miss a beat ! Umm, black & white, you’ve given me an idea there (you’ll probably be after commission now for coming up with the idea 🤣🤣), I sometimes convert my still photos to b&w and it gives them a nice effect and as you say that very slight surface rust on the weights lets you know the 3070 is over 30 years old but that might win it top prize in the originality section! I’ve neither operated a Merlo telehandler or a Fastrac (we have a JCB Loadall and Volvo loading shovels at work) but they seem very good machines as their popularity proves. It was a very dry and dusty crop, I can imagine the dust sticking to a sweaty Fraser too back in the day but that day was perfect hay making weather, I was very busy running around everywhere and have one more video from the day that hopefully you’ll enjoy to post. It’s been a busy week at work Fraser, 60 hours by the end of today with my one Saturday of the month half shift tomorrow so I’ll be ready for a rest over the rest of the weekend because it’ll soon be Monday again! Take care my friend, hope you have a great weekend too and I’ll speak to you soon. Cheers, David.

@@davidwinthrop7077 Come on David, what do you mean probably be after commission, as a Scotsman, I definitely will be 🤣. Yeah I was not a pretty sight after a days baling and at 12y/o, I was not wise enough to realise that everyone else (intentionally)skipped out saying they could not keep up, but I would keep up. I think you deserve your time off David. Cheers, Fraser.

@@frasermathers2287 I’m ready for it Fraser but knowing the better half she’ll have a few jobs for me to fill my time in while she’s at work on Sunday! I don’t mind though because it keeps the peace! 😀

@@davidwinthrop7077 A wise man keeping the better half happy. Have a nice weekend David.

@@frasermathers2287 And you too Fraser. Take care my friend.

@@michaelbambed7260 Thanks Michael, no bad thing if it’s running a little bit slower, I never complained when I was younger and had to keep up stacking behind before my uncle got a bale sledge! You’re right with the wheel diameter definitely a 38 rim but they’ve been upgraded to 540/65s with the 10.00x16 fronts. Looks the part on them though. Cheers, David.

@@davidbrennan3613 It certainly is David. A very well looked after tractor, you wouldn’t think it was 30 years old! Cheers, David

@@balmesh A lovely outfit Alan.

@@davew6170 It certainly is David on both counts. I’d be proud if I owned that beauty! Cheers, David.

It certainly is David, has to be one of the nicest Massey 3000s I’ve ever seen. Cheers, David.

@@stewartstamper409 Thanks Stewart, pleased you enjoyed it. Cheers, David

I remember stacking the same way David, 21s for the bale squezzer to come and pick the stack up. Remember it had to go my uncles Fordson Super Major because it used to make the front wheels of the 35x lift off the ground! Thanks as always David, cheers Dave

@@davidwinthrop7077 Yep the good old days wish I could do it all over again it would be cool to meet up sometime soon you're welcome 😊

@@davidprentice7861 And me too David as I’ve lots of happy memories of those years gone by and being able to get out and film the great machinery round Cumbria reminds me of those happy days. That would be great to meet up and have a crack as I’m sure we’d both enjoy that. Hopefully that might happen sometime in the future. Always good to hear from you my friend, cheers, David.

@@davidwinthrop7077 Looking forward to meeting up sometime soon great chatting with you to my friend keep the great videos coming 😀👍

@@davidprentice7861 I do my best David

@@paulthompson8467 Many thanks for that Paul. I try to bring what I see in the field to film so get into as many different positions in the field as I can. Keeps me fit at least! Cheers, David.

@@paulthompson8467 Yes indeed Paul especially when it’s as bright and vibrant as this one! Cheers, David

@@philiplewis7252 Oh they’re great balers Philip and still a few along with the older 120/124/128s still working well in the area. Would be a popular baler when they were new alongside the International balers which again there’s still quite a few working. Can’t beat hay time, great to see the tradition being kept alive in the fields. Many thanks for the kind words Philip and taking the time to comment. Cheers, David.

@davidwinthrop7077 They are indeed! Thank you for your reply, and my kindest regards and best wishes to you and your Family.

@@frantisekleiterman2082 As always thank you my friend. Pleased you enjoyed the latest video Frantisek. Cheers, David.

@@donnellykieranj Thanks Kieran. Yes they’re really good tractors, used to be a few more round here when we had a local dealer but sadly they’re few and far between now so was nice to see this one. Your neighbour has good taste! Cheers, Dave.

@@andyg2959 Thanks Andy, pleased you enjoyed it. Cheers, David

@@morrietk You must be like me and enjoy listening to the machinery just as it sounds in the field! Pleased you enjoyed the video, cheers David.

@@andyg2959 Oh can’t beat an old classic still going strong Andy! Cheers, David.

@@kenwood8665 Thank you Rick. Cheers, David

@@balmesh Thanks Alan.

@@B1066agri Oh that exhaust not is glorious Steve, a proper bark! Cheers, David

@@B1066agri Thanks Steve. Massey 362 around about 62hp if I’m not mistaken so about the same power though just a bit newer than the MF 165 in your latest video. Cheers, David.

@@davidwinthrop7077 thanks david , was thinking similar to to a 165, but tractors stared getting heavier with cabs etc . 🌝

@@B1066agri They definitely did Steve

@@davidprentice7861 Yes the sight and smell of summer David, can’t beat it! Cheers, David.

@@frasermathers2287 A good morning to you Fraser and yes I know it’s early but have just landed at work for the start of a very long six day shift (thankfully I only work a Saturday once a month!) You’ve had a busy day too by the sounds of it but it’s company for you and passes the time of day. Yes both outfits working very well and yes the 399 may look slightly worse for wear but was still very straight and doing a fine job of kicking out the hay as was the 362 and Lotus tedder working in a very heavy crop. The better weather has definitely brought a hive of activity to the fields, I got a few phone calls yesterday asking if I wanted to come out and film which would have been nice but instead I just wanted to relax and switch off in the sunshine at home and spend with the better half as unfortunately with us both working different shifts we don’t often get the chance to spend a full day together so make the most of it when we can. Great to hear from you Fraser, take care my friend and I’ll speak to you soon. Cheers, David.

@@davidwinthrop7077 Good choice David for some time off, and as much as I enjoy your filming(and chats), I fully agree, that taking some time out and spending it with your partner is the correct decision. (You know why) Farm equipment, Tractors and their kit will always be there to film. Don't work too hard and we'll catch up soon. Cheers, Fraser.

@@frasermathers2287 We certainly will my friend.

@@kenwood8665 Thanks Rick. Hopefully a few more to come for you to enjoy this summer. Cheers, David.

@@frantisekleiterman2082 As always thank you Frantisek. Pleased you enjoyed the video and thanks for your comment and support. Cheers David.

@@donnellykieranj Definitely agree with you there Kieran! 3-cylinder Ford engine one of the best of its kind, 60hp perfect for this kind of job and many more. Cheers, David.

@@davidwinthrop7077 they're just brilliant. Little pocket rockets. Every farm should have one 😁

@@donnellykieranj Definitely!

@@GRS1903 And still a weapon today Gary. Lovely tractor that could probably run rings round a modern tractor of today with the same power! Cheers, David

@@frasermathers2287 And a good evening to you too Fraser and guess what… it’s wet and windy here in Cumbria too (who’d have guessed it?) Oh the 1056 is a lovely tractor, definitely one of my favourites round this area and as you point out the engine is well on song and that’s down to the owner who is meticulous for servicing his machines, I’ve seen his service record books and they are serviced on the dot without fail! Yes I also love machinery from every era but like you the late 80s/ early 90s is my favourite period and kit was developing at a pace then. It’s a beautiful location Fraser, so peaceful and scenic, kind of like the lakes with no tourists but also no water (obviously) and like you it would be a lovely place to spend your latter years but maybe not in the winter!! I’d stick with the Howe ‘o’ Mearns if I were you (I’m going to have to look that up now as you’ve got me curious!) Thank you as always my friend, hope your weather picks up for the weekend. Cheers, David.

@@davidwinthrop7077My partner and I used to love Cumbria and the Lakes and had many holidays in the area over the years. The Howe o' the Mearns (Which is Scots for The valley of the Mearns), is a very fertile area with some of the highest quality of arable farmland in Scotland and known for its malting barley for the whisky industry, and it's not a bad place to live. The landscape has changed with many hedge rows removed over the decades to suit modern farming, so has lost some of its beauty in my opinion. Thanks David and have a good weekend too. Cheers, Fraser.

@@frasermathers2287 I’ve always loved my home county Fraser especially the countryside. It’s funny that even though the lakes are only an hour or so away from home I don’t visit them often enough but if I do go it tends to be out of season when it’s quieter. I’ve looked up the Howe ‘o’ the Mearns on the website Wikishire and your right it is a very productive arable area, they even grow daffodils! 🌼 The landscape around my area of North Cumbria has never changed (at least in my lifetime) and is as it always has been and although there are some big fields in the area there are still many under 10 acres or less and that to me is the beauty of the Cumbrian landscape and the areas I like to spend a peaceful few hours or capture some nice farm machinery at work. Couldn’t ask for better than that could I? Have a good weekend yourself Fraser, the sun has popped out here so hopefully it has with you too. Cheers, David.

@@kenwood8665 And it gives me a lot of pleasure Rick to know you enjoy watching them. It makes it all worthwhile. Thank you my friend, cheers, David.

@@frantisekleiterman2082 Thank you Frantisek, pleased you enjoyed the video. Cheers, David.

@@roba4297 Definitely Rob!

@@robertallen3441 I totally agree with you Robert and with you being in the trade all those years you certainly will know a rare machine. I also know of an 855 round here which I have filmed before but never thought I would get the chance to capture an 825. There are still a couple of the Dronningborg machines in the area, a 27 and 31XP so again few and far between but as you say not as rare as a Canadian 825. Great comment Robert, thanks for sharing your experiences. Cheers, David.

@@davidwinthrop7077 Are you sure its Canadian built?, I would have thought it was French built at Marquet. Certainly the 845 hydrostatic was built in France. Probably built in 1984, as the Danish machines were introduced in 1985, although MF had a Dronningborg (overpainted red) as a trial machine in our area in 1984. The Canadian (Brantford) 855 and 865 were a totally different machine, built to a lot stronger standard. As a little extra snippet, in the trade, the XP after the 31 stood for 'extra problems'!!!!!!!

@@robertallen3441 Ah nice one Robert, not heard that one about the XP before. You could be right on the 825 being built in France, I just assumed with the 855/865 being Canadian and similar styling being manufactured over there too but I’m quite happy for you to correct me if I’m wrong. Cheers, David.

@@djsimonrossprice9400 Definitely Simon, so many great machines in that decade! Cheers, David.

@davidwinthrop7077 Absolutely agree funnily I got a m8 who farms about 400 acres arable his kit is as follows.. Matboro teleram J.D 3650 JD 3350 JD 3050 JD 2850. Tx 68 combine 5f rev keverneland Massey 4m 30 drill.. He earns a very nice profit too. Plenty of T.L.C and high maintainance too... Funny he doesn't need a 100k drill...Lol. Probably why he makes a good living on 400 a..

@@djsimonrossprice9400 That sounds a great fleet Simon! Four JD 50 series, a TX combine and a Matbro, would love to film that one! My mate has 8 tractors on his farm, not a tractor under 25 years old, all minters, serviced every 250 hours and instead of depreciating the value of them has gone up! He buys his implements like round balers, rakes, muck spreaders new but wouldn’t buy a new tractor as he says it’s just like chucking money away. Few videos of his machines on my channel (you can probably guess them by the condition) if you fancy a look? Cheers, David.

@@TechnoMoffat Thanks Tim, was great to see the classics bringing the harvest home.

@@samueldougoud3289 As have I Samuel! I can still clearly remember watching my uncle bale his hay crop 50 years back as if it were yesterday and you definitely knew summer had arrived when the baler came out. I’ve got a few more haymaking videos captured on the same day to post over the coming weeks, hoping you’ll enjoy them Samuel, let me know if you do. Cheers, David.

@@davidprentice7861 It did to me too David.

@@jacooboophotography Definitely Jacob and I made the most of that day and visited four farms! A tiring day but well worth it! Cheers, David.

@@vervaet17t Morning John. I would think this field would be permanent pasture (though don’t quote me on that) as I can’t ever remember it having been reseeded in the past but your right the bales are getting a smooth ride. Hope this helps.. Cheers, David.