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There are thousands of things I love about our John Deere 2210 sub-compact tractor. But there are these 5 annoying things that have bothered me since the beginning!
1. Fuel fill location
2. Deck height adjustment
3. 3 Point setup (turnbuckles and deck lift)
4. Headlights
5. Hydraulic ability
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0:00 Intro
0:40 Fuel fill location
2:00 Deck height adjustment
2:50 3-point system
4:09 Headlights
4:49 Hydraulics
7:54 Subscribe, comment, like

[@swampyankee72]

I agree with your complaints, I could actually add a few. Unsure if you have found then since this video was released, but there is a LED upgrade for the headlight that makes a world of difference. As far as fueling, I use a big funnel and a "milk crate" to fill it. Not ideal but it works.

[@YarblekRW]

I rest the can on the steering wheel when filling. I know not helpful with that wind screen but posted for other 2210 owners

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! It won’t help with my tractor - but you’re right - will help someone without the cab.

[@thecuttingforce]

Just found from your comments left on my Chanel some reason I just seen it. Sorry. But cool Chanel. Thanks . I want a ranch one day..

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for the sub! We do love our homestead.

[@user-rb9rn2vk2c]

Great video and I understand what your saying.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@driverjamescopeland]

1- you nearly have to split the tractor to replace the plastic transmission fan... which will absolutely break, if you're doing dirt work on a machine with an older/brittle fan. 2- Those weirdly kinked lift links on the 3ph, are UNGODLY expensive. Side note: if you need to take the jerk out of the hydraulics, there's a lift speed adjustment in front of the seat.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment! Every comment helps the video go to a bigger audience. Did you see our video on replacing that transmission fan? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJm2dGBunbaVpNE

[@driverjamescopeland]

@PurpleCollarLife - indeed, I have. As a matter of fact, you broke yours about the same time I broke mine 🤣 I was worry about cutting the fan, with it being so flimsy. How's yours holding up?

[@davesnodgrass2074]

Add a small electric fan and forget that piece of junk

[@BillyP55]

Jon Ritter gave you a shoutout so I thought I come check out you channel... I'm also a Green guy!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! We love Jon's channel. We really appreciate you subscribing. What tractor do you use?

[@BillyP55]

@@PurpleCollarLife I have a 2019 1025R that I bought back in the summer. Only have about 4 acres and have put on about 60hrs. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@duanebatt6004]

Bought a small battery operated transfer pump can fill the tractor or switch to gas for mower

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Excellent idea to overcome that fuel fill issue!

[@samb4678]

Nice video!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for the visit! How was school today?

[@samb4678]

@@PurpleCollarLife you’re welcome and it was good.

[@chex313]

Stopped in to give you a like and subscribe...

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! I like your Deere and backhoe on your channel!

[@Drewsadventures00]

I would just do what I did buy 2 barrels or a 100gal tank and get the pump kit you will be good to go

[@PurpleCollarLife]

How do you fill the barrels/tank?

[@Drewsadventures00]

@@PurpleCollarLife get Adolph and put them on my trailer and I got a place I buy it from

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@Drewsadventures00 Thanks. That make sense. We have a local place that sells off-road diesel tax free. Here in PA, with our high fuel taxes, that would be nice way to buy in bulk for the tractor.

[@Drewsadventures00]

@@PurpleCollarLife yes sir I spent around 160 for 100 gallons

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Nice job! I know exactly what you mean about the grease. I always say, "wear old clothes and plan to get dirty when you use a tractor". Thanks for sharing. -Ed

[@PurpleCollarLife]

So true! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@MrIgottap]

I have one and it’s been really reliable at starting and running smoothly. BUT, the engineering “quirks” that you have pointed out absolutely drive me up a wall. It’s pretty obvious that the guys in the design department don’t have much field and actual seat time on this tractor. The mower deck does pretty good, but the system for linking/raising & lowering it is garbage.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching! You’re right that the tractor is super reliable and a great machine. I’ve used it more than I ever would have imagined. I keep waiting for someone to come up with an easy fix for that deck lift system over the rear 3-point arm.

[@TS-sx3rf]

I use an old towel to lay across my hood just to catch any diesel spills to protect the paint. So the towel could keep grease off your jacket if laid over the lift arms.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Good point. Thanks!

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

I like what you did with the LED lighting. Lighting always seems to be an issue no matter which make tractor you have. We have the same problem with the fuel on our Tractor. I have a cloth tarp that I throw over the tractor so I stay clean. It’s a pain

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍. Yes, the LED light makes a huge difference.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Nice video. I look forward to seeing what’s in the boxes

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Coming soon!

[@FullTimeDreamRV]

👍👍

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! We enjoyed your live stream last night.

[@FullTimeDreamRV]

@@PurpleCollarLife We appreciate you stopping by!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@FullTimeDreamRV No problem. Do you do them once a week?

[@mark46428]

wait til you get about 1200 hrs on it and the trans/ hydraulic pump cracks the housing and then its a 6k fix

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That would be a catastrophic failure. I probably wouldn't invest 6,000 into this tractor.

[@kirksawler1199]

I found a hand pump , I’m thinking about setting up fuel barrel

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I think that sounds like a great idea. Where do you get the hand pump?

[@kirksawler1199]

I found it here on the property one day when I was cleaning the place up

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@kirksawler1199 That's even better! I thought you meant you found it at a shop or store.

[@StruggleandStrive]

Great video and all valid points. A center fuel cap is annoying and even more difficult on taller tractors.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! We appreciate you watching and commenting. Does your Ford tractor with the backhoe have a center fuel fill?

[@StruggleandStrive]

@@PurpleCollarLife yes it does. And I felt your annoyance as soon as you started explaining! The Oliver is worse since it's so tall. You have to climb up it to fill it!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@StruggleandStrive Our Cockshutt 540 (Canadian-made Oliver) was pretty tall too. But I didn't mind it too bad because I could reach it from the driver's floorboards, and I wasn't leaning over a loader getting greasy!

[@StruggleandStrive]

@@PurpleCollarLife true you dont get greasy but it's still a pain. Plus I swear every gas can I own leaks and those new "safe" cans are junk!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@StruggleandStrive No doubt about that. I hate today's gas cans. Give me those nice metal ones and a funnel from 30 years ago, and I'd be happy. (as long as I could easily reach the fuel fill! ;)

[@RustyGlovebox]

I have a small JD tractor too , I have some of the same concerns also.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Does yours use the same L-bracket deck lift off of the 3 point arm?

[@RustyGlovebox]

@@PurpleCollarLife I didn't get the mower deck attachment but the rest looks the same on the rear. I was wanting to get a quick lease hitch for the 3 point.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@RustyGlovebox We liked the Speeco hitch (no bushings required) but then found it wouldn't work on most of our implements. Check out video # 62 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoPKkqSEj9JkoK8

[@elis51501]

Where did you get the fork assembly from, and how much were they? Thanks

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I chose the modular system from Artillian. www.artillian.com/ The fork frame and forks is about $1000. But I use that same frame for my modular grapple, my stump bucket, and my snow plow. So even though it's an investment up front - it's very versatile and light-weight. I'm really happy with the whole Artillian system.

[@elis51501]

Thanks I think I will be adding that to my Christmas list for our Johnny:)

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? We all have our favorite brand of tractor and , truth be known, we all have things we hate about them!!! LOL I think your review of what you don't like was very open and honest!!! Nicely done. Thanks for sharing and take care!!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! Appreciate the comment!

[@davida.p.9911]

The fuel fill on my Kubota is the same way. And especially if the fill can is full, it's heavy and awkward. I usually put a piece of plywood on the edge on my lift frame set the can on it and use a siphon hose. I turn on the key to watch the fuel gauge to monitor the level. My loader is the same as well, slow and limited of movement. I feel your pain in that area too. Have a great weekend! 🚜

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Good to know the Orange tractors have a flaw or two also. :) Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@clashavenfarms6714]

I have a 790 John Deere. I use a 55 gallon barrel on a metal barrel cart so I can push it around the shop. I use a Terra hand pump and it's a nice setup. I also have one for gas and use the Terra pump as well.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! I'll need to look the Terra pump up!

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

I hang a canvas drop cloth over the grease joint on the loader arm! I hope you don’t have an issue with the charging system! We lost it, and two other issues came about, engine kill didn’t work, and something else as well just can’t remember!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I hope ours stays healthy! Thanks for sharing. The suggestions on here have led us to keeping a rag cloth by the diesel can for when we fill the Deere up.

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

@@PurpleCollarLife yes, when the charging system fails, brakes don’t function properly, from what our shop man told us, rebuilding the alternator was about $500.00 and the rest of the labor on the unit and services on top of that were quite pricey!

[@RVFieldTrip]

We have the Mahindra 6110 the 1 thing I hate about it is my wife Rose will not let me use it lol

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's funny! Thanks for sharing!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We're not familiar with the Mahindra models - is that a 61 HP?

[@RVFieldTrip]

@@PurpleCollarLife IT HAS 79.65 hp

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@RVFieldTrip Wow - that's a big one! Does it have a cab? Any complaints about the brand?

[@RVFieldTrip]

@@PurpleCollarLife YES, it has a cab also a/c and heat also a stereo NO complaint about the brand it has about 650 hr. on it, I put about 50 and the rose put the rest

[@johnaltobello1298]

I bought mine in 2003 and it has been a really good tractor, but I have to agree with you on every point. For me I have to add a #6 thing that was a pain in the butt about this machine, is there is 2 u joints, one in the front down below the steering and one underneath the deck below the seat. They built this thing so you could not get to them without disassembling the whole top of the tractor. The u joints they used put the fitting in a place where the grease gun would not fit. Mine started vibrating really bad because the u joints were completely shot because they had never been greased so I had to tear it down. I drilled 2 holes in the frame so I could get to them to service.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I've not properly greased that u-joint under the seat since I've owned the machine. I know I'm asking for future problems. But now that I have the Curtis Cab installed, I'd have to totally take it off and then take off the base of the machine to get to that point. Horrible engineering for an item that needs maintained.

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Please don’t take this as a dig... A couple of years ago I traded a Kubota BX24 for a BX23S. (Newer version of the same sub-compact TLB.) The older tractor had none of those faults except... the Mickey Mouse lights. I thought surely the new version had fixed them. Nope! The lights are brighter but, they are still blocked by the loader. What they did was to add a plug and hole in the ROPS to allow you to add more lights. I added two forward and one rear facing work light as soon as I got it home. Thanks for sharing your peeves!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Still happy with the BX23S? Do you notice a power difference between it and the BX24?

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

@@PurpleCollarLife yes... it has a Slid Steer Quick Attach... the old tractor bucket was direct pinned. They seem to have increased the hydraulic pressure slightly to make up for the extra length. It evens out to about the same lifting capacity. About the only place where I notice the increase is when mowing leaves. On the BX24 with 60” belly mower and PTO powered TracVac behind it would bog down. I noticed that when mowing uphill especially. I don’t notice it as much with the BX23S. Both have the same engine and hydraulic systems. Parts are fully interchangeable... even though they are 14 years apart. As far to the grapple, backhoe, roto-tiller, box blade, rear blade or bush hog go, I can’t tell a difference. Power and response are about the same.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@sassafrasvalley1939 Thanks! Interesting that the parts are interchangeable. Sounds like you have all the goodies to go with it!

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

@@PurpleCollarLife LOL... been collecting them for 20 years!!!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@sassafrasvalley1939 I need to start my collection now, so that in 20 years, I can do all that stuff!

[@ColeSpolaric]

Would you get a new(er) tractor if you could afford to? That one looks old so I'm assuming it's what you could afford.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I'd probably keep this tractor and get a larger one. I've owned this tractor for years now, and did buy it used.

[@CobyRupert]

For fuel filling, sure a pump is nice, or get yourself a $7 “siphon shaker hose”. Set the jug on the hood, stick the hose in and go do something else for 4 minutes. Can you have faster hydraulics that are less jerky? Seems like a contradiction, maybe not if you have a sophisticated control valve.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We actually use a shaker siphon hose to refill the boat on the water. They work pretty good.

[@bluesharp59]

Thanks for The info and hope you get many working hours with it also. Thumps Up liked.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I hope so too. Thank you for the like, comment, and view!

[@bluesharp59]

@@PurpleCollarLife You are welcome.

[@joelongrid7625]

Same issue fueling my 3120. Not the best location as I had spilled many times using a can. A hose and tank like you say would be much easier.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing! Glad it's not just me.

[@livingrural7980]

Great points!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks!

[@ritterjon]

💥 The thing that steered me away from JD was that hydraulic control. JD and Kubota each have their pros and cons and that was the biggest issue for me. Can’t wait to see what’s in the boxes! 🤔 *Keep on tractoring!* 👍

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! I am not sure how much different the hydraulic control on a newer John Deere would be than mine. I certainly like that the new models separate the steering hydraulics from other functions. You'll love what is in those boxes! Stay tuned!

[@j.d.mcginn6946]

The gas tank thing is really easily fixed I bought a 15 gallon plastic tank one for diesel and one for gas (used on Craigslist clean well) and a hand crank transfer pump for each, (cheap at HF) easily fixes that problem. I agree with your other points but I add 1 more: when you lift the mower deck you also lift anything on 3 point. I wish those could be separate functions!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for the gas can tip! I agree with the separate functions of the 3 point and deck. I do lock my deck as high as I can lift it sometimes, so that it doesn't lower down with the 3 point.

[@j.d.mcginn6946]

How do you "lock the deck" in the high position?

[@gladi8tqg905]

@@j.d.mcginn6946Raise the deck all the way up then turn the adjustment knob to the 🔒lock position.

[@Terry.W]

Interesting points ..my friend..

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! We appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@PatrickWagz]

Maybe throw an old towel over the greasey pivot joint before you fuel up. Of course, you'd need to remember to grab the towel each time you get your fuel can. Plus, you'd also have to always put the same dirty side down and clean side up. :-)

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi Patrick Wagz! Yes, that's my plan from now on - keeping a rag with the diesel can. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@LogHouseFarm]

Can anyone recommend the best tractor brand in their opinion?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Oh wow - this should get lots of opinions! For me, there are a lot of things that factor in - price, local dealer, easy repairs, reliability, functionality, options/features, match with my needs. I will tell you that I'm doing a lot of research right now on tractors a bit larger than mine. I haven't really ruled any brands out. But based on my needs and wants, I'm mostly considering a John Deere 2 or 3 Series, a Kubota LX2610 or larger (maybe an L3901), a Kioti CK2610 or CK3510, or a RK37 from Rural King. But my research process is long and detailed, so I'm not ready to get anything new just yet. If others would weigh in, it may help me decide also!

[@batterpm11]

@@PurpleCollarLife I own a 3901, lift capacity is also limited, I shimmed my hydraulics for a little more lift capacity. From what I’ve seen (mostly on KZbin) the Kioti tractors seem to have good capacities and overall seem like a really great tractor.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@batterpm11 Thanks! I thought the 3901 had good lift. I think I've seen someone lift full IBC totes of firewood with one. But I could be wrong. I think the Kioti tractors do have impressive specs! And the RK tractors seem to have REALLY good lift capacities - maybe the highest!

[@LogHouseFarm]

@@PurpleCollarLife That is the type of information I am looking for - local dealers being one of the most important - having somewhere close to take it if/when there are issues is important.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@LogHouseFarm That's very important. Within 30 minutes of us, we have a Rural King, and a John Deere dealer and a Kubota dealer. Within an hour - add a Kioti dealer and a few more Deere dealers, a few more Kubota dealers, and Massey Ferguson and Mahindra.

[@maryranch5329]

Some good information on the John Deere tractor...and so interesting also. Love Olive saying hello at the end... what a cutie pie 😍🐾

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thank you! She loves to be on video! :)

[@AskDaddyjoe]

With Equipment it does seen something always can be a little more ergonomic but watching how much you get from the Deere it seems to be holding up well .

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Absolutely! Even with those 5 annoyances, I could not do without that amazing John Deere 2210 with the 210 loader!

[@thatswiss1385]

Hello, nice video! Very understandable points you don't like. Back when we had the Ford tractor, I filled it up standing on the foot rest, it worked fine but you can't do it that way because you have a windscreen there. Adding some LEDs on your cab is the best thing because they shine from above! There is not much to expect from hydraulics at these tiny machines, but it remains annoying! As I said, nice video!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing. We appreciate you watching!

[@watershedoverlook]

That hood mounted gas cap is one of the reasons I started out looking at the John Deere tractors. I ended up with a Kubota but that would also be on my short list of things I hate about it!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks - I'm glad to know it's not just a green issue. ;)

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

I'm with ya on the fuel filling, same with 4310, 3320 and my current 3033R. Do yourself a favor and buy a $20 battery operated pump from harbor freight or amazon, you stick the can on the floor board and you and your jackets will be much happier. On the hydraulics, dude, it's a small sub compact, more power would get it in trouble.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hey Slams! What pump from Harbor Freight are you referring to? I've looked for something that would work, but never seen anything reasonable.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I get you on the hydraulics. Good point.

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

@@PurpleCollarLife I got mine a few years back for @29 smile.amazon.com/TeraPump-TREP01-001-Multi-Purpose-Battery-Transfer/dp/B01HOXQ3GU/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=battery+fuel+pump&qid=1607877320&sr=8-6

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@slamsshenanigans2296 Thanks! I'll add it to the description!

[@Katyhillfarmer]

man these tractors have come along way for sure great video

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍. We appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@Katyhillfarmer]

@@PurpleCollarLife you guys are doing great

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@Katyhillfarmer We appreciate you saying that. We try.

[@williamjohnson9727]

Sure cans made refueling equipment alot easier for me.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for the suggestion! We've never tried the Sure Cans, but we'll look into them.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Did you get them from a store, or online?

[@williamjohnson9727]

@@PurpleCollarLife I picked mine up from Lowes.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@williamjohnson9727 Thanks!

[@williamjohnson9727]

@@PurpleCollarLife anytime

[@steveanderson9290]

I bought a 2210 new in 2005 and still have and love it to this day. Having said that, I agree with all of your observations. As for the un-impressive loader lift capacity, I have a feeling that is intended as a safety "feature". I have come dangerously close to flipping the machine several times over the years with a heavy load off the ground, and if it had been more than the 750lbs that it can lift, things might have gone south much quicker. Anybody contemplating getting a 2210, in my opinion the most dangerous maintenance item to ignore is front tire pressure. A few pounds low, and the machine becomes very unstable when using the loader with any considerable weight in the bucket. It does indeed lack some of the refinements of newer machines, but in 2005 it was a ground breaker (pun intended).

[@PurpleCollarLife]

You're absolutely right! And it was a ground breaker not only in 2005, but it also was a groundbreaker for ME personally when I first bought my 2210. It was the first tractor I owned, or even used, that had a front end loader. It truly changes how you approach work. I've certainly saved my back many times lifting all kinds of things using that front end loader (mulch, the generator into the truck, the 5th wheel hitch out of the bed, etc.) You're also totally correct on the loader limit - on a flat solid surface I wish it would lift more. But I've had a few things in the bucket, or on the fork and been moving across uneven surfaces, or turn down a slight hill - and really almost gone forward or sideways a few times. Those are scary experiences for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting. The John Deere 2210 certainly is a great machine!

[@Cotton088]

1: For fueling…get an old floor mat and lay over the grease fittings before fueling. Tractors are greasy 2: Agreed 3: Agreed, you can weld a 90 degree tab on the inside that will keep it from slipping 4: Agreed, but all tractors suffer from that 5: I’m not sure that any sub-compact is much better in the hydraulics

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Thanks to a few others suggesting I put something over the grease fittings before fueling - that's my new standard practice. I can't believe it took posting this video and comments to make me realize I could have avoided all those stained shirts/coats! :)

[@Cotton088]

@@PurpleCollarLife Unrelated…. I have two JD 2305’s. Make sure you grease the drive shaft universal joints. They are hard to get to (understatement) but may save you from an expensive repair. I have one pulled apart now to put on a new hydraulic cooling fan and while I am there, I am making sure the universal joints are well lubed. I found one of the u-joints was in bad shape. If one breaks, it could damage the transmission by hitting the housing $$$$$$

[@davessmallenginerevival2847]

I have a suggestion, keep a rag with your diesel can and when you fill your jd tank lay the rag over the grease spot. My allis Chalmers tank fill is as high as my chin and with the loader in the way it's very difficult to put a big gas can up that high. My loader is only a trip bucket so remember at least you have full hydraulics. But I've pulled a V6 , trans , and transfer case out of an explorer all still connected with mine but that did break the trip pin. Anyway my point is tractors all have faults but they are all fun right?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Absolutely right! Good idea about the rag over the greasy areas. I'm thrilled to have the loader at all. For years, we didn't have one. It's one of those things we could never do without now!

[@scottlittle7712]

I bought a giant funnel haha. Still get grease on me every time.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

So glad to know it's not just me. :)

[@johnwalls4722]

I have a 2210 and have to agree with your 5 points. I also agree that I love the tractor and glad I bought it. Good video, good information.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks 👍. I was thinking my 2210 was getting "old". But with the new grapple, pallet forks, and snow plow - it's better than a brand new machine!

[@meanwhileinmylab]

It's not 100% perfect but I believe it's handy enough and it does the jobs well.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@watkinstreefarm6880]

Been looking for a tractor. Getting closer. On that bracket in the back, can you take it off and have someone heat it up then bend it straight?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I know it looks like it has been bent out of place, but it's actually designed that way to allow for the sway of the three point. I have thought about straightening it, or having a plate welded on that would hold it on the arm, but haven't tried it. If it were just bent straight, I'm afraid it would not let that arm go wide when you needed it to (for instance - to connect the ballast box)

[@MichaelTJD60]

Unfortunately, the poor lighting (especially with the loader raised) is an issue with a lot of tractors. I don't know the exact replacement bulb number, but I know for a fact there are LED bulbs that replace the original ones and provide much better light output. Also, the limited hydraulic capacity is another issue with hydrostatic tractors - the engine must be run wide open for the hydrostat to build enough pressure to work efficiently (power the loader AND the transmission). For this reason alone, my uncle steered away from Deere utility tractors and bought Ford tractors with standard 4-speed transmissions and shuttle shifts when he started his landscaping business many years ago. He won't go near a hydrostatic tractor for loader work.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! I never thought of replacement LED bulbs in the tractor! Great point about the hydrostatic running the drive and the attachments. I just don't know if I want to ever go back to the manual transmission.

[@Archermotorcycleandtire]

That’s what I like about my mahindra 2615, the fuel tank is in the back and made of metal.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I like that system. I've seen a few brands that do that, and it makes total sense to me.

[@unclefuddelmer9224]

You cannot "work" the hydraulics at idle !!! Rpms must be above 2500 ( or 540 shown on the tach )

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks, Mr. Fudd. :) I've learned since this video, that you're right. It is best to operate the hydraulics at above idle. However, operating at the 540 PTO rpm shown on the tach is not necessary for hydraulic functions. On this John Deere 2210, that 540 PTO speed mark is at full throttle.

[@derevenskayazhizn]

Приветствую вас мой друг ,мне очень нравится мини техника люблю смотреть как на ней работают , хоть и не понимаю что вы говорите но примерно понимаю о чем рассказываете , я сам инвалид колясочник уже 12 лет и не выхожу из дома и вот на просторах интернета ищу новых друзей и так общаюсь , этот канал у нас с другом он снимает свое хозяйство а я на коментарии отвечаю , если интересно посмотрите я есть в ролике ,,карты раскрыты ,, называется так видосик про меня , надеюсь что будем дружить долго и я постоянно буду смотреть ваши ролики

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We appreciate you watching and commenting on the video!

[@twinbrookacres]

Some of your annoyances are universal among brands.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's true. Maybe all the R&D people will watch our video and make changes. 😂

[@gentile1947]

I have a 2210 also and Agreed with all your 5 issues with the tractor but I do love the tractor. I’m looking to purchase the forks like the ones shown on your video. Can you recommend a company and the model I would need? I’m thinking they should be 42 inch style. Thanks for the video and look forward to seeing more on the 2210. Oh one other big issue with the 2210 is greasing the Main Driveshaft Zerks! So bad a design! Any tricks you’ve done to help greasing them. Thanks!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hello and thanks for watching and commenting! I did a lot of research on forks before I ended up with the Artillian brand. I like the light weight design, the fact that there made in the USA, and the modular Artillian system (grapple, front hoe/stump bucket, snow plow etc. all use the same pallet fork bracket). Other brands (Titan for example) are a bit less expensive, but they don't have the modular design and they're heavier. Here's the Artillian set I have. I opted for the 3000# version because I wanted the built in receiver for my box hitch. I went with the 36" long forks. I've been happy with them. I haven't needed longer ones and in several cases have been happy they're not longer. www.artillian.com/product/fork-frame-set-with-3000-lb-john-deere-quick-attach-pallet-frame/ I hear you on the driveshaft! I've had luck with a needle attachment on a grease gun for the front zerk. I'm embarrassed to say I've never found a solution to the back zerk on my 2210 drive shaft. It's not been greased since I've owned the machine.

[@WorldsOkayestFarmer]

*Hey chad replace those headlights with some led's! They make aftermarket replacements and they will make your list down to 4 lol! I put some in my 100hp JD* #WorldsOkayestFarmer

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Good point! If I added a 6th, it was going to be the lug bolts (instead of studs through the hub). When I do my tire changeover with loaded wheels, it's hard to get them lined up and put the bolt through the holes.

[@netts2315]

Very nice content. How many hours have you put on the John Deere since you got it? How much does it have total?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Hi - Thanks for watching and commenting. We've put about 200 hours on it since we purchased it. It has about 650 hours on it now. I know of John Deere 2210 models that have several thousand hours on them.

[@netts2315]

@@PurpleCollarLife Cool. Sounds like it's being put to use for sure.

[@TheArtofRVing]

*Saw you at Its about time now. Now this is an awesome video, I can tell you know what you are doing. We have some video's you would like come check us out*

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! We will give you a look.

[@Sny734]

To do a review pointing out the dislikes is one thing but the constant whining is too much. If you don't like it fix it or get rid of it. Do you whine about it to your friends all the time I bet.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

There's not really anything to fix. And like I said - I like the John Deere 2210. It just has these several things that keep it from being 100% great.