I bought the CHEAPEST diesel tractor on marketplace! Its BROKEN in half!

[@moparman1962]

He practically STEALS a nice, decent sized, 4WD Mahindra diesel tractor with front end loader, he makes the broken frame STRONGER than the factory and puts it all back together in one day. He's a Fab Rat, definitely. Then he tests and shows rescued, repaired, restored tractor doing all kinds of tractor things that resemble useful work...what's NOT to like?! Cool. Keep on keepin' on!

[@jar407]

if owner took it to trade at dealer he probably get scrap value . only thing he should inform the byer if he selling it that its had a major repair

[@bobturner6516]

after 40 years as a diesel tech, it's nice to sit back and watch somebody else do the dirty work.

[@jameslovitt994]

Just seeing someone willing to do the dirty work is different anymore

[@sarah-sillz]

"I'm not very smart." Dude, you just pulled apart a tractor and put it back together again!

[@99Projects]

It’s a struggle lol

[@judyschepp8748]

​@@99ProjectsStill you are NO dummy 🎉😊😊

[@MrButtonpresser]

Nice welding job. Stronger than the factory.

[@debrajday]

Run forest, run...glad you caught the tractor

[@plunderbunny84]

My favorite part about your videos is the “homemade” feel to them. That sense of “F it, I’m sure I’ll figure it out…” and diving into something. Leaving in the parts where something goes clearly wrong and could be construed as making you look stupid, think cutting a way to get the wires through the frame when there was already a cutout you couldn’t see or the tractor rolling away, that gives the videos a very genuine feel. Those are things you could have easily cut out and nobody would have been the wiser. Life isn’t perfect and no project goes perfectly. I look forward to every video or livestream you do and cannot wait to see the finished cabin. Thanks for sharing the journey.

[@99Projects]

I really appreciate that feedback. I like showing the reality of these projects. They aren’t perfect. I run into all kinds of problems, they have to be solved and ya move on. Again, i appreciate your perspective

[@moparman1962]

@@99Projects, PERFECT? There's perfect, which takes 99 years, and there's git 'er done, which is 99Projects. You'll make a LOT more progress and have a lot to show keepin' "perfect" at bay, all day, every day. ;)

[@slickwilly42]

I agree 100%. It makes the videos much more enjoyable than the "pro" ones!

[@omegoa]

You know the reason why is because this man is very smart and he knows it. He's also humble and wants to display that up front. It's better than coming off as a know-it-all and being attacked for it. Humility. Get some.

[@Jesse765g]

Great little tractor. I'm jealous of all the toys--I'm older and living in a condo now but used to have a small farm so I'm (re)living vicariously watching your stuff. Keep it up!

[@jenniffer9034]

Awe I love that !

[@karenwright9123]

I'll just say this. You bought it,you fixed it and it's yours. I think you did fine,real fine. You work hard and always work things out if not successful the first time. You try again. The video was good,the drone flight was beautiful. The woods and grassland,the plowed fields,the sunset,gorgeous!!!😊Pet Max for me.🐶Good boy!!

[@99Projects]

Thank you, I’ll give max a pet on the head

[@donnaflagg333]

16:24 slick camera move while operating heavy machinery

[@ZepHezR]

When I read the title, I could hear Jim Ross saying "He's broken in half!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@RobertStricklandinKorea]

Wow, the way you work, you wouldn't ever have a problem getting a job. Smart.

[@99Projects]

Thank you

[@MarciaMason2146]

You are so fun to watch, just like it was watching my dad when I was growing up. He learned it in upstate NY. Nice tractor.

[@99Projects]

Thank you

[@MarciaMason2146]

There's a camera drone that follows you on it's own and you don't have to fly it. Amazon $450

[@allenlaakso794]

That sure was next to nothing and you sure made light work of tearing it down fixing it and putting it back together. Reminds me of being in the military in the mid to late 70’s we kept a lot of misc parts and it sure paid off with all those Clevis pins and other things you were short ! I was a wheel and track mechanic for six years . Nothing is worse than not having parts or tools. Rock on brother!

[@laruedouglas7972]

You got a great deal. Glad you could fix it.

[@hugomartineau3196]

Thanks for the spoiler dudeee 😂 jk

[@TheHavasu_77]

“I know the safety police are in the comments right now…” LMAO!! 🤣🤣🤣💀

[@YTC518]

Nothing like living the dream brother!! Not only building your dream home but maintainng fixing and working on your equipment? That's my kind of life! Love your videos and accomplishments! Outstanding work!

[@alrad5686]

Looks like you got a great deal, because you can repair it yourself. Very handy piece of equipment to have. Good job.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

I bet it will be more fun to use than the little toy excavator.

[@DP-wi6hm]

My vote is, keep it. That was a great deal. Tough to replace with something comparable, for that money. Youl will be using it all the time.

[@99Projects]

I think your right. I do use it a lot

[@mdtippett]

For $2600 you got a steal. Working on tractors is one of the most enjoyable tasks of my job. But Concrete Kyle is right-blue or green, and avoid orange.

[@Nobe_Oddy]

wel THIS just ruined me commenting my guess of $1500..... I come down here to write it and you just blast the answer in my face! lol - it's still a GREAT DEAL!!! ... But I would FOR SURE SELL IT!!!

[@adamholmes91]

Non-farmer city raised Englishman here, i only know yellow (JCB) and blue (NH). Curious to know, what are the orange or green ones?

[@mdtippett]

@@adamholmes91 green=John Deere, Orange=Kubota.

[@RobertStricklandinKorea]

Notice you using gloves. That's great, but you never do for working on the cabin.

[@adamholmes91]

@@mdtippett Ohhh ok thanks, i've heard of them before but rarely see them over here. The kubota's i've seen are either generators or demolition cranes.

[@davecleggett9371]

You said it! "I have the capabilities to fix it." And fix it you did. For $2600 you've got a great workhorse, why sell it? Thanks for sharing buddy!

[@99Projects]

Yea I’m feeling like keeping it for now lol

[@richmonk508]

Knowledge, skills, experience = priceless!

[@nightstryke]

@99 Projects Think about keeping it, you may need it down the line. I've got a Ford 1710 and I use it all the time!

[@K1PPAH]

Happy for you, that IS a great deal! Thanks for the upload and sharing❤

[@carolynmills513]

Great job welding and fixing it up. Looks like it did a good job mowing.

[@ChristineCooper-zm2wn]

I really enjoy how you get stuck in and work hard at mending the tractor. Good one😊

[@ShinLarc]

This was Freakkin awesome! Saw this on the train to work and had a blast!

[@StandleyParableIs2Good]

This really be a mighty machine's episode LOL.

[@ronaldtodd4819]

Very good deal on the tractor, good luck with it.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Hell yea one of my favorite KZbin channels, Love when you post a vid!! Man I need a tractor with a FEL so bad!! I think you got a GREAT deal on it!! You could easily triple your money! Keep up the good work brother!

[@99Projects]

Thanks man. I appreciate you. You keep after the deals you find, you’ll have a FEL in no time flat

[@tammywest1642]

"There goes my tractor." 😂😂😂😂 I LOL'd!

[@99Projects]

Me too lol

[@mo-tive2480]

I really enjoyed this video, I like the cabin videos as well, but this was a nice break

[@99Projects]

I’m glad to hear that

[@rem-con.Outdoors]

Honestly one of the best compact tractor videos I’ve seen and I’ve watched probably close to a 1000. I’ve owned multiple sub compact and compact tractors over the past 4 years (buy for cheap sell for more) and I have researched tractors to death. This Is it the content I want when I’m researching a particular tractor. I’ve come across a few amazing deals with damage similar to this and shy away lacking the confidence to tackle them. Gives me more motivation for sure! Cheers!

[@99Projects]

Thank you for the feedback. I’m glad you found it helpful

[@hoppy640]

Great job welding, as a former heavy duty mechanic your frame weld will fail in the future. Look up fish plate for frame. Basically you need angle on your plate to prevent cracking in the frame

[@99Projects]

I know a fish plate would technically be better, more surface area of weld, this will be fine

[@RobertStricklandinKorea]

Here is a short safety story. In 1971, I was in Midland Michigan wotking for a landscaping business and was a laborer always a shovel in my hand. This one job I was shoveling dirt out of a front end loader and my boss turned off the engine and said "Lunch time". I had to finish my job before taking lunch and continued working. As I was getting ready to shovel out more, heard a creaking noise and the the front end loader came down on my upright knee and trapped me there. I was stuck in the kneeling position for hours, but didn't hurt. No one was around. I was more upset that I was unable to finish the job. My boss freaked when he came back thought I was done for. I had a impression on my upper leg muscle for years where that shovel kept me hostage.

[@99Projects]

Lucky it wasn’t worse than that

[@SpynCycle57]

"shoveling dirt out of a front end loader" My first thought. The dump function didn't work? I know, I know, the dirt needed to be put into something smaller.

[@RobertStricklandinKorea]

​@@SpynCycle57I can't remember why he had me neatly filling a hole. I believe it was a new tree, and we always had to shovel by hand around the root balled up with dirt. The shovel worked fine. I got a couple of Mississippi stories that would be classified as bull crap but are true. Hehheh

[@ChrisLee66]

Sure looks like you got yourself a piece of paradise there. Beautiful property!

[@bobogilvie4472]

YOU are one talented YOUNG MAN

[@99Projects]

Thank you

[@Verg_16]

Andrew would be proud of that fix. Great video

[@mozzberg590]

There is no way I could drive my tractor while brush hogging AND fly a drone at the same time. Nope, no way

[@99Projects]

It’s kinda hairy lol

[@MarciaMason2146]

Some camera drones just follow you on their own.

[@CrystalSun2681]

😂 true

[@mozzberg590]

@@MarciaMason2146 not the one he was using, he was driving and flying at the same time.

[@RonaldColeman-ef2rc]

Awesome deal.

[@JohnHendricks05]

I found you in the KZbin worm hole, and I'm watching all the cabin videos. I don't know why, but I can't get enough! Great job!

[@99Projects]

That’s awesome, I have a new video coming out Saturday and Sunday this weekend

[@JohnHendricks05]

@99Projects awesome, prefect timing!! Thank you!

[@kimcool6327]

Well it works and look at you getting that cutting done.

[@EveSkincare]

tractors make the world go round

[@SirLoxley7]

i really enjoy your videos, nice to see your cabin coming on, great tractor.

[@scraptruckdeancincy1057]

Going to re-watch this February 1st when it's -15 F in Northern KY...

[@jkholley1118]

Nice, you stole it. Handy machines.

[@pegbars]

Yes, imma cringe and tighten my sphincter! I knew a guy who died doing just what you were doing - working under a raised bucket with no blocking. An ounce of prevention...

[@LandFather]

I feel like almost everyone has thought about buying the “super cheap simple fix” broken version of what you want and fixing it yourself, BUT YOU ACTUALLY DID IT. Great video buddy. Well done and congrats on the good deal

[@99Projects]

It’s a gamble. I was kinda waiting to find out it’s worse than it actually was but so far it’s been a good unit

[@LandFather]

@@99Projects I like it a lot. Like I said, I’ll give ya $2,601 anytime you want to sell it

[@Loulou-nj7ji]

I don’t know anything about fixing tractors or anything for that matter lol.But you sure know what you doing !!! Great job 👍🏼

[@georgedavidson1221]

Real cheap in my opinion. Good for you. It. Will do you fine.

[@cathyevans4120]

Awesome deal you got on the tractor. Have fun with the new toy ❤😂🇨🇦

[@moparman1962]

99 Projects...great intro and hook, excellent little-bit-of-this-little-bit-of-that content in the mix, people like seeing projects, almost ANY projects, being worked on and being figured out and completed...upgrades and modifications in the future...part of the mix. Keep going, whatever you're working on that you think would be boring for people to watch, it's probably not, we/they would watch you tear off, repair, replace that cabin roof line as part of any video and LIKE IT just fine. ;)

[@99Projects]

Thank you I really appreciate the feedback. I’ll keep filming for sure

[@FuZioNxYT]

That’s a good purchase in my opinion, would be nice to keep that around the property!

[@deborahplyler6528]

wow great deal on tractor.

[@Maple03.24]

Amazing. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy watching you're videos.

[@99Projects]

Thank you I really appreciate that

[@Grandma_NC]

You did get a good deal. With your skills, you were able to fix it. Win-Win.

[@junegoguen6961]

Your a handy guy to have around. Great video. Thanks.

[@PJ-si2po]

Good repair Bud

[@ronpopma8900]

The way to take loader off is to start with the bucket ina good dumping angle and do not curl it in until you are ready for the arms to left off, than slowly curl your bucket up and your arms will left off. But do it on solid ground.

[@99Projects]

I figured the soft ground was fighting me

[@1302scott]

I’ve never heard of that brand of tractor before and I’ve been farming most of my life lol

[@elizabethfarmer4648]

I totally expected a tractor to have to be chased down.

[@99Projects]

It’s a pretty normal thing around here

[@JudahandtheLion1]

Mahindra is a good Indian Lmv and Hmv company and they make some great tractors.. They even make scooters 🛵

[@owenpederson334p]

Just warning you NEVER go under hydrolics without a hydrolic lock! When you put that bumper back on at 12:45 it looks like there is no hydronic lock. Edit: I watched farther and see that you know, I love your videos and would hate for you to have the loader fall on you.

[@99Projects]

I appreciate that

[@kevin02mulder]

nice. looks relatively new too. It helps being a gifted person like you. :)

[@deborahb2lil2latemashburn]

Great deal for a very versatile machine

[@crouchingjaguar]

You will find a use for that especially with the 4w drive. This winter it will be a godsend. Just make sure you hit the green machine store for pins. Your going to need then. 😀

[@moparman1962]

99 Projects...you're definitely doing something right, a lot of things actually. Your channel is growing at a good pace, if you simply keep making videos which show you and your friends doing a little of this and a little of that, all kinds of different things you do anyway and need to do, people ARE GOING TO WATCH, and like them! You're a little bit Fab Rats, a little bit Casey LaDelle, a little bit Vice Grip Garage AND Vice Grip Lodge (definitely), a little bit Matt Carriker and a little bit Raising Voyagers...that would be SIX HUGE COMPLIMENTS to a very newer, finding it's way, growing channel...yours. Just stick with it, when ideas or projects or gotta-do-it's come up or occur to you, go for it on camera. ;)

[@99Projects]

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback. I can’t say I would put myself in the category with those guys but I appreciate it

[@1944chevytruck]

nice weld job.... fan looks beat LOL!

[@denisebarney8092]

Maybe you have said in a previous video, what State you live in… but where are you??? We really enjoy your videos!

[@tammywest1642]

His truck tag says New York.

[@loopy7232]

Listen to that crowd roar when you're backing back out of the container garage around the 20 minute mark. I think the AI is so smart these days.

[@user-fy7ru4ii1i]

I was excited when I purchased my first battery powered lawn mower, because I can charge the battery with my solar set up. You have a tractor...cutting your lawn with a rectangle.

[@ghettsumm7949]

Very nice row of dimes on the welded cracks! Good fix, it looks like the tractor came down hard on the front end and busted. Great video Bud.

[@99Projects]

Thank you

[@MichelleseaChelle]

These camera shots are craaazy. Wow.

[@99Projects]

Thank you

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

OK, you got me. I figured I was wrong so I deleted my message. I was thinking I was wrong on China. Thanks for letting me know India/Japan! Good stuff. Great job on the welding!!!

[@99Projects]

Thank you, in my experience, Indian or Japan made stuff is pretty good quality

[@robertsummers753]

DAM DUDE REALLY NICE JOB AND NOW YOU HAVE A NICE TRACTOR. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chuckriggsjr.6021]

Very nice tractor. U got a hell of a good deal on it. They are very useful. Multi taskers for sure.

[@DanPonjican]

Strong Andrew Camarata vibes on this video and this channel! I love it. Subbed.

[@99Projects]

Thank you

[@sharondull2103]

I say try to fix up the tracker and if its not working out get rid of it. You can't lose.

[@bobbg9041]

One of everything is called a suside.used to do it as a kid all the time at the soda machine. Sometimes its good some times not so good ice tea kinda messes it up.

[@VetvsWorld]

My dude, a fellow purveyor of HF. 🤣✊🏻 Indeed, that was a nice weld.

[@zetamale7952]

Monster of a job. I would've used larger steel reinforcement patch.

[@c50ge]

24:45 reminds me of an area I mowed in Edwardsville, IL USA power lines, steep hill. A usually backed up the hill. At the top was close to a really nice subdivision with a golf course.

[@dondavis5633]

I don't know what it is about this channel, but you could make watching paint dry and it would be totally entertaining. Congrats on the new toy,, and please give Max a few scratches behind the ears for me!

[@99Projects]

Thank you, max said thanks for the ear scratches

[@gloriafussee3003]

Really enjoyed the video, thanks for the drone footage, you’re a very handy mechanic. Cabin is looking nice.

[@99Projects]

Thank you

[@turji]

2 in one day from you and andrew, and one from ants pants, all in under 24hours, nice stuff.

[@99Projects]

I saw Andrew had a pretty expensive day up there

[@camilleszalma4556]

My 1st guess was $1500 (U.S.A.), but then I got to where you said the hydraulics had been regularly greased. A seller like that wouldn't have let a piece of machinery like that go for only $1500; so I'm upping my guess to $3,500. Now I got to where you revealed what you paid for it. I don't think you'd have paid that much money for something (even that super gorgeous tractor) unless you'd been pretty confident that you could fix what was broken. When I saw what you did, I could understand your confidence. I agree that it was, as you put it, a crazy-good deal. But then, you seem to have a knack for getting stuff for a good deal. 😊

[@99Projects]

Not quite

[@radamson1]

You are lucky, My NH tractor broke in hale but on it the engine is the frame! Yeah, my motor broke in half.

[@grasshoppercrews1296]

Hell yeah nicely done young man !!

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

4:33 ahh, nothing a quick stick weld can't fix!

[@99Projects]

That’s it

[@tomtokar7640]

Nice repair! You've discovered why NON AMERICAN steel has very poor alloy and or heat treated qualities -- 80 year old farm tractors made in the U.S. are still making hay!

[@99Projects]

It was just a bad design

[@Cyclone74]

I guess when you had Mr.Red fixed,, he wanted to get to work, but Dad wasn't ready for Mr. Red to take off like thst!!! LOL!!!

[@s1283]

You trust the safety of the loader hydraulics with your life waaaay more than you should lol. But great find, nice repair!

[@davekauffman8727]

OSHA and Safety Sam would have me strung up by the short hairs if they saw me work on what I needed to get done, not everyone has the money to buy the proper whatever to work within legal and proper ways of getting things done. Nice stack of dimes weld, I'm impressed. You've got a nice workshop/tool crib, and an impressive assortment of power equipment! Love Max, he's a sweet dog, I don't know the smaller dog's name. Very nice marketplace find!

[@99Projects]

OSHA is not allowed here and I’ll have to add safety Sam to the concrete Kyle list

[@debibrown5568]

Nice deal on the tractor! Beautiful property! - watching from Lake wales, Florida

[@MattyDardani]

19:50 what the heck man? You just mowed my hay field. Now what is my cow going to eat all winter?

[@99Projects]

Shouldn’t you be eating the cow all winter? Lol It’s my 35 years of experience kicking in that caused me to mow that field

[@kirk467]

Looks good brother, stay safe and healthy! Keep it, prayers sent! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙋🏼✌🏻✌🏻

[@tedohio3038]

The bracket that the loader attaches to, check the bolts where the bracket attaches to the frame.

[@99Projects]

There all good

[@fullers1966]

The way the loader came off you need to keep it on flat ground or it could be slightly sprung those loaders come off really easy quickly

[@99Projects]

I figured. I hope it comes off easier than that. It was kind of annoying

[@adnacraigo6590]

Nice work. Do yourself a favor and get a 3 point quick hitch. I bought a cheap Harbor Freight one and I love it.

[@99Projects]

I’m waiting for one to come

[@garnetsuss4881]

Duuuuude, good for you! I've been looking for similar buys for a compact tractor, sub-compact backhoe and big wood chipper. I just got an AMH Ultra-MIG 200 welder at auction so I can finally tackle repairs and projects that require metal fabrication...just have to teach myself to weld first haha! Great buy, great wprk, and another great episode!

[@99Projects]

Learning how to weld is such an important skill. Welding tips and tricks on KZbin, there’s a lot of others as well. Good luck

[@georgedavidson1221]

Malinda bought the original. IH patients for a 414. I have one and the original parts were identical

[@99Projects]

That’s very interesting. My dad used to have a 414 with a loader

[@georgedavidson1221]

If you look the older ones. It is the same front axel