SPLITTING WOOD ON THE PROPERTY!
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@skywatcherranchswr
@skywatcherranchswr 8 күн бұрын
I'm looking at a deal on one of those 430's with a 4 way hydraulic plow and a deck. After watching some of your videos, I'm liking the idea of having one. Love the rear tires you have on it. 👍
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 8 күн бұрын
@@skywatcherranchswr go for it! It's worth it for the winter plowing (if you live in a cold climate)
@RandyCrane-q7j
@RandyCrane-q7j 15 күн бұрын
Orange yellow or green, they all need a little extra TLC now and again. Been loving my Husqvarna about 20 years and 600 or so hard working hours. Not it’s Biggs and Stratton engine so much but still able to keep it running thou. GLS2754 I think. Nice video.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 15 күн бұрын
@@RandyCrane-q7j thanks! I agree I'm not giving up on this one, the engine still runs pretty smooth and it's a beast with the K66 tuffrorq, the electric pto switch, the fab deck, the diff lock. If it wasn't for the weak frame issues in models of this age, I would do more with it.
@wrightsroadkill5626
@wrightsroadkill5626 17 күн бұрын
Great tractor my friend. I think you fuel mix is off on your saw, but that is good hard wood for keeping your house warm.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 17 күн бұрын
@@wrightsroadkill5626you might ge right. That saw had a little old fuel in it and then we used some of my mix which is ethanol free gas and 1 bottle of the Stihl 2 cycle per gallon. That is the only thing that goes in my Stihl MS271. Thanks for commenting!
@wrightsroadkill5626
@wrightsroadkill5626 17 күн бұрын
@@tractorstrailsandlivingfree Gas now a day's is junk! It's getting harder to find true ethanol free fuel. When it was saw/wood cutting season, I would mix 2.5 gallons and use it without issue. Now I put 5 gallons in the truck to make sure the fuel hose is clear of the nasty stuff and fill 1 gallon tanks. Poor gas in saws can make for a bad day. There is something about cutting wood in the cold and coming home to a warm house. Nothing like wood heat. Have a good rest of your day my friend.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 17 күн бұрын
@@wrightsroadkill5626 thanks. You do the same and enjoy your weekend!
@robj2704
@robj2704 Ай бұрын
Several years ago, my brother bought and restored a 1984 430. It looks really nice. He doesn't even use it for anything. He plowed his garden for a couple years but wasn't into gardening all that much. He likes it as a trophy. He used to be a drag racer with big toys, but now does mini-tractor pulls. Guess he got old, like me (70's).
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree Ай бұрын
@@robj2704 thanks for sharing. Hopefully its well taken care of
@robj2704
@robj2704 Ай бұрын
J-D made use of all the agri. engineers they had on staff. They designed a mini-tractor, unlike the home and garden center options available at the time. And, they answered a segment of the market that wanted something fancy to drive around the yard and garden.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree Ай бұрын
@@robj2704 I kinda think that must be what retirement is when I see these guys mowing their immaculate yards with shiny new x758s. Pretty expensive just to mow with but I guess if they want all the bells and whistles, go for it.
@randycordes464
@randycordes464 Ай бұрын
Great video thank you
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree Ай бұрын
@@randycordes464 you're very welcome. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
@speedbuggy7240
@speedbuggy7240 Ай бұрын
I'd look into extreme motor works for a stud replacement upgrade for the back rims. I know he has a stud kits for Cub Cadet supers and I'm sure they are the same as JD. I'm surprised JD used that style. I Love the tractor. I've only have one JD and it's a 140H3. But I have a small collection of Cub Cadet Supers though. I'd love to get a JD 420 or 430.. But I'm thinking I'm gonna go to the JD 855 or equivalent. Something 4 wheel drive and diesel. Great vid and Great Job!
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree Ай бұрын
An 856 would be a great tractor since it has the foot controlled hydro. I always thought a 420 or 445 would be nice as well being gas but the 455 with the 540 pto is probably the best garden tractor combo.
@Zappy1210
@Zappy1210 2 ай бұрын
Last year I filled tires with windshield washer fluid, put 2 suitcase weights on the back sleeve hitch and plowed 6-8" of snow just fine without chains on my IH Cub 1250.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 2 ай бұрын
@@Zappy1210 I believe it. I have been wanting to load my tires with Rimgaurd. Just haven't made it a priority like I should.
@combatveteran738
@combatveteran738 2 ай бұрын
Time to chain’em up and pull the bumper’s off 😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@carlawoolbright7909
@carlawoolbright7909 2 ай бұрын
still can't get mine off!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 2 ай бұрын
@@carlawoolbright7909 ugh! Sorry that you're having trouble with it. It does take a good bit of strength/force to free it from the thread compound the 1st time. If you were in Ohio, I'd come do it to save the frustration.
@carlawoolbright7909
@carlawoolbright7909 2 ай бұрын
@@tractorstrailsandlivingfree thank you much for the video! My 6’4” neighbor couldn’t budge it either!!
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 2 ай бұрын
@@carlawoolbright7909 if you find one big enough, maybe oil filter pliers would provide the needed leverage.
@carlawoolbright7909
@carlawoolbright7909 2 ай бұрын
@@tractorstrailsandlivingfree at this point I’ll try anything!!!!!🤣🤣
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 2 ай бұрын
@@carlawoolbright7909 I've been there lol
@dsmith1146
@dsmith1146 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing what the store said was impossible. Their solution is to buy another weed eater when all I need is a replacement spool cover. This is very helpful! Do you have any idea where I can find a replacement spool cover? Unfortunately, I have destroyed the cover and have had no luck locating a replacement. Any help would be appreciated!
@dedicated2WHOiLove
@dedicated2WHOiLove 2 ай бұрын
i got the Bauer trimmer and it's a bummer with the tiny spool
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 2 ай бұрын
@@dedicated2WHOiLove I don't have that one but I'll admit I've picked up a few Bauer tools now and I like them.
@randycordes464
@randycordes464 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video great video
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 2 ай бұрын
@@randycordes464 you're very welcome! I need to replace mine forcreal here soon.
@roylindsey7030
@roylindsey7030 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this review. I usually use a string trimmer when my curbs need a trim. I do not hit them every week or when I cut the grass. They were getting a little out of hand and my neighbor who has a Stihl came over yesterday and did all my curbs and driveway. As much as I appreciated that, I like to maintain my own yard and I do keep it trimmed and cut every week or so and treat for weeds and such. I say all that so you understand my yard isn't unkempt (usually), we've had lots of rain lately so it's growing faster than normal. So I really want to edge it myself and this looks like a good buy that doesn't break the bank.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 2 ай бұрын
@@roylindsey7030 thanks, no judgment here. Sometime the weather and life gets in the way. I usually only use the edger to get things back in shape and then use the trimmer for keeping the edge.
@gpbullies
@gpbullies 3 ай бұрын
I bought this and am wondering if I can add line to it without purchasing an extra part
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 2 ай бұрын
@@gpbullies like trimmer line? I dont think I know of any such adapter, but if you do know of one, I think it might fit.
@gpbullies
@gpbullies 2 ай бұрын
@@tractorstrailsandlivingfree yes trimmer line. Thank you
@SF-fm7ov
@SF-fm7ov 3 ай бұрын
I am sorry. The front tires may look nice (gives the impression of traction), but front tires need sideways traction for turning unlike drive tires. A better choice would have been a 4 rib or tri-rib tire on the front that wouldn't plug up with snow. I used single rib tires simply because we had them already mounted on a farm tractor a few times. I was amazed at how they cut to the base under the deep snow instead of plugging up and sliding. If you had 4 wheel drive, there would be some practicality to using traction tires on the front. I do think you made a good choice for the rears though. I plan on going that route on my 420.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 3 ай бұрын
@@SF-fm7ov in practice I agree with everything you said in your comment. I haven't had any steering issues personally but the ribbed ones would provide getter steering traction. I wish it was 4-wheel drive though.
@kevinhardin2941
@kevinhardin2941 3 ай бұрын
No diff. , 4 wheel drive ? I only saw 1 rear wheel spin the whole time.
@timwilson3124
@timwilson3124 3 ай бұрын
Put in some 75 watt ceiling lights around the area to a light switch on the wall outside the hatch before you do your finish work. Youll.thank.yourself later
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 3 ай бұрын
@@timwilson3124 thanks! Lights are definitely on the to do list.
@changeyourenergy708
@changeyourenergy708 3 ай бұрын
.392 is the shaft size
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 3 ай бұрын
@@changeyourenergy708 thanks!
@sydneypenniesr.9474
@sydneypenniesr.9474 3 ай бұрын
Great job on the review. I appreciate it. I will buy on tomorrow.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 3 ай бұрын
@@sydneypenniesr.9474 thanks! Edging with a trimmer is great for maintenance but sometimes you really need to cut the edges out and this does a great job at it. Thank you for commenting!
@FloridaBackwaters
@FloridaBackwaters 3 ай бұрын
Soooo it’s been a couple years since your last review on the atlas products. How would rate them now after a year or so of use?
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 3 ай бұрын
@@FloridaBackwaters I am planning on a more comprehensive followup. Some good, some bad.
@whitzach
@whitzach 3 ай бұрын
great job !!!!!!!!!!!!!
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 3 ай бұрын
@@whitzach thanks! It's a real nice machine. My go to for snow removal.
@tocrreia1
@tocrreia1 4 ай бұрын
You were able to do what Harbor Freight could not do!!! Thank You SO MucH!
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 4 ай бұрын
That's great to hear. Thank you for your support! Now if we could just get them to carry replacement parts in-store.
@Tony-hx2fj
@Tony-hx2fj 4 ай бұрын
Excellent ! Another mystery solved. Any suggestions as what kind of brush cutting head would be compatible to cut thick weed stems along with berry vines?
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I dont currently but I may need to do some investigation to see what options there are if any.
@Charliemmafan
@Charliemmafan 4 ай бұрын
I have this exact Atlas 80 V electric string trimmer and I really like it because it cuts really good but adding more trimmer line to the head was always really hard but lately it's nearly impossible for some reason I think my trimmer had got warped or something and more worn out and I think it was warp when I first got it but it cut so good I kept it instead of getting another one but the last time I added trimmer line to it then it was nearly impossible so I really need to buy a replacement head that's preferably a different brand that's easier to use so would you know which replacement universal head would actually work good that's affordable and of course much easier to use for this Atlas 80 V string trimmer?
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 4 ай бұрын
@@Charliemmafan I don't currently have a recommendation besides the OEM but I noticed the same problem in mine. I use the 0.095 orange line and can only get about 6 feet of line in there.
@SF-fm7ov
@SF-fm7ov 4 ай бұрын
NIce use of what you have. I grew up on the farm and farmed myself for many years so I've seen a lot of accidents. I cringed every time I saw your son step behind the tire as you backed up a bit. When I was young I watched a man beside me reach over to relax at the end of the row working on a potato harvester. He absent mindedly put his finger in a moving chain. It ripped the end of it off in a split second.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 4 ай бұрын
@@SF-fm7ov Ouch! I didn't catch that, but I know he's super aware of the jobsite and grew up farming himself. It is really important around equipment to always know what's going on around you.
@SF-fm7ov
@SF-fm7ov 4 ай бұрын
Fluid in the tires and something heavy on the 3 point would have helped the 430. It looked pretty slippery though.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I've been meaning to do that since everyone's suggesting it. Can't wait to see if it has a positive effect.
@DerronYee
@DerronYee 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Wasn't sure if it was clockwise or counterclockwise. Saved me from busting some knuckles.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 4 ай бұрын
Youre welcome. I wasnt sure myself at first because there was only 1 thread showing on the shaft and it was kinda hard to tell the pitch.
@Carl-y5q8t
@Carl-y5q8t 4 ай бұрын
Tractors and trails don't mix get a grip
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@Carl-y5q8t
@Carl-y5q8t 4 ай бұрын
I would never admit to this
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 4 ай бұрын
Gotta keep the bad stuff in there too! I knew it was too muddy, I just got cocky I guess.
@Carl-y5q8t
@Carl-y5q8t 4 ай бұрын
Why drive a heavy tractor mower with a plow across a stream I'm not being negative but lot of people would love tractor your an
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 4 ай бұрын
I thought it could make it through to get across to do some trail work on the other side. It's a good thing I got stuck before I got into the drink.
@Carl-y5q8t
@Carl-y5q8t 4 ай бұрын
Wow what is the plot for genius
@smflyboy
@smflyboy 4 ай бұрын
Nice video! I just bought this same saw a couple of days ago. It worked great for me. The 15ft claim I realized is that it assumes that you are 6ft tall and added to the 9ft tool length it gives you 15ft of reach off of the ground. I had to use a ladder to reach a lot of the limbs I need to cut. My only complaint is that the white plastic bar chain oil reservoir level indicator is useless. I can’t see anything through it. They should have made it clear. Other than that, it’s an awesome pole saw. The angled bar is a must!
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'm realizing some of things too. I've heard about the reservoir leaking oil. Not sure if that's true yet, but the other day I realized the reservoir was empty. So either it leaked in my truck bed or it uses a good amount of oil. So keep an eye on it for sure. I've also ran into a couple times where it didn't seem to cut to well at a reach. So the verdict is still out on it but it has been very useful for a couple of tasks I've been putting off due to lack of this type of tool.
@cjm3729
@cjm3729 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. I have one that stopped loading the string. Now I know how to get in and clean it up.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
You're welcome. Yes, mine doesn't load string very easily itself. I use the thicker 0.095 line and the spool only takes 6 feet or so of line.
@smjohn4640
@smjohn4640 5 ай бұрын
Uuugghhhh, it wouldn't budge. Aren't you ultimately torquing the shaft as you are turning the head itself?
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
Yep, I'm only making the shaft stationary and spinning the head counterclockwise by hand. There is thread locker so it takes a little bit of elbow grease to break it free. Good luck
@smjohn4640
@smjohn4640 5 ай бұрын
I want to make sure I'm doing this right. So the screwdriver is only making contact with the shaft and is in the slot of the shaft? Because I'm using WD-40, had it soaking for about 15 minutes in WD-40 and it won't budge. I'm ready to take a multitool to it and cut it off😮‍💨
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
@@smjohn4640 you got it right but I found it essential to use that larger flathead when breaking it loose just to give you that extra leverage and resistance.
@smjohn4640
@smjohn4640 5 ай бұрын
Thanks heading to Home Depot ​for bigger screwdriver. Will let you know how it goes
@whosonfirst1309
@whosonfirst1309 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video and taking the time to share this.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
You're welcome. Just showing my mistakes so others can avoid them.
@ArmedAndIndigenous
@ArmedAndIndigenous 5 ай бұрын
That was a good ideere
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
Yep, worked better than I thought it would when I first had the idea.
@sirifimay
@sirifimay 5 ай бұрын
Excellent job!!!
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! Slowly but surely it got done.
@sirifimay
@sirifimay 5 ай бұрын
@@tractorstrailsandlivingfree I've done a ton, your install was text book!
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
@@sirifimayWith all that experience, coming from you, it's an honor.
@markhall3434
@markhall3434 5 ай бұрын
Dude.. that is identical to the Kobalt 80V!.. Trying to get a cut string big boy head on it but not mess up the motor cooling fan part. I used an impact screwdriver tip, and busted two tips off! I see your shaft has marks like mine! Instant replay! You got it! I couldn't. Looks like I can cut the fan part off keeping the hole.. then figure out a spacer for the new cut line head. Thanks.. Kobalt and Atlas 80V trimmers are identical at least at the motor end.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
I didnt know that they were compatible so maybe most electric trimmer heads will be? Thanks for watching and commenting!
@geotrick
@geotrick 4 ай бұрын
Here is the video I did for the Speed Feed 400 on a Kobalt 80v. You do have to retap the threads on the Green or Gold adapter. I used a flat head adapter on a racket to get mine loose. I think you get a little more leverage that way. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIaopqqfbNuGrZI
@billwhite5853
@billwhite5853 5 ай бұрын
Are the replacement chains hard to get for it?
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
Don't know that yet. I need to source those though so that this isn't a disposable. Thanks for commenting Bill!
@midcoasttractorservice9182
@midcoasttractorservice9182 5 ай бұрын
Not a good idea to bang the bucket back and forth like that! I have been doing it for three years to the point where the pins in the bucket and ssqa no longer stay in! I'll either need to weld it to fix the ssqa or get a new one.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
Thanks. Are you referring to the way I was clearing the bucket after dumping it? I want to know what to look out for.
@nathankabisch7031
@nathankabisch7031 5 ай бұрын
Not trying to tell you how to do it but it helps if you are in low rage going into a pile
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
I believe you might be right on that. I rarely put it in high range but was trying to minimize travel time between point A and B on this one. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@mattjacobus3005
@mattjacobus3005 5 ай бұрын
Great job on the moving of the the pile to a new area. beats the wheel borrow and shovel for sure. Keep up the good work thanks for bringin us along the way.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
Thanks Matt. Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, these machines are real backsavers and timesavers and they allow me to do jobs that I just can't or really don't have the desire to do by hand anymore. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
@Jim-qe3gr
@Jim-qe3gr 5 ай бұрын
Thank you good video !
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Glad it helped. Thank you for watching and commenting!
@deananderson2143
@deananderson2143 5 ай бұрын
Mirrors
@deananderson2143
@deananderson2143 5 ай бұрын
That will be very appreciated easy on the mayors antarp
@deananderson2143
@deananderson2143 5 ай бұрын
That looks like about twenty feet up very good review like your channel
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
You can reach quite a ways up if you're willing to stretch it. I figure anything higher than that doesn't need cutting yet.
@SF-fm7ov
@SF-fm7ov 5 ай бұрын
"DON'T DO THIS!". You are well meaning but you are misleading people. If you simply turn the bolt by grabbing the roll pin, you can adjust the lower limit of the hitch (or deck). The nut is square because it is supposed to fit in between the brackets. You DON'T TURN THE NUT, you turn the threaded bolt. FYI you should replace the roll pin with the right size.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
Appreciate it! Previous commenters informed me of this so I know I made this harder than it had to be.
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
Appreciate it! Previous commenters informed me of this so I know I made this harder than it had to be.
@ToddsHouseofSpeed-uq5sp
@ToddsHouseofSpeed-uq5sp 5 ай бұрын
Great stuff man, perfect small tractor for the job 😊
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! It's fun to operate even though it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of my subcompact.
@ToddsHouseofSpeed-uq5sp
@ToddsHouseofSpeed-uq5sp 5 ай бұрын
@@tractorstrailsandlivingfree BTW, I have that same blade for mine!
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
The powered 4-way is the way to go. Moves snow like a dream.
@LivingOutHere
@LivingOutHere 5 ай бұрын
Looks good!!
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree
@tractorstrailsandlivingfree 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! It came out about as good as I could've hoped for. Now to see if it will do the job.