Buying and fixing the cheapest diesel skidsteer I could find : John Deere 575

I buy a 575 John Deere skidsteer and do a bunch of work to it so I have a spare skidsteer

[@stackfire9601]

Jesse I am a yard mechanic like you but in Alaska. Just a helping tip , have a half sheet of plywood around to lay on the ground to put parts on that aren't supposed to get sandy and dirty. Sure helps alot and way better on the knees 😊.

[@zigzag5805]

You brought it back to life. The old girl is never going to run like she's just out the showroom . But she's in better shape now than when you picked it up . GREAT JOB

[@JDHood]

Love how your little one is all about helping his Pop with anything and everything! Just incredibly endearing!

[@sassyfatkat]

A tip on the O-ring install, as you put in in the grove, slide it backwards into itself as it goes in the grove because you actually stretch it just running it around with all forward pressure. They make them to fit in a relaxed install. Hope this helps.

[@margitdistler3997]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😢😮😮😢

[@razbuznik]

Jesse - I have to give it to you. While you were wresting that tire and your wife was asking you what you wanted for dinner - I give you super respect for not showing any frustrations with either that tire or her line of questioning. 😊

[@michaeldaniel7012]

I agree

[@roberthodge2771]

A man that is courteous to hios kids and wife is a prize and unlikely to get divorced.

[@robertoeduardodatini2737]

Guy...the seal between tire and rim have to be cleared before any inflating attempt, specially after years abandoned in the lords openfield...then...you have no need to pull out that chain and drag it all over the mud and sand...just unlock the overrolled stuck chain and order not ony a master link but a few extension links for that link that is was now shortened after you remove the broken link...then please but another engine cut solenoid...dont take such an difficult to restore part fron another vehicle you are planning to restore later...all that said, you are such a brave working guys and and I admire your ambitious spirit and youth...Cheers from Argentina!

[@zillobeast5257]

My old man wouldve been flipping out in that situation, she was nagging him with really dumb questions and tone tho while completely failing to see him struggling

[@sigridqwq5198]

next level: Walking Dead (NETFLIX)

[@natarem]

love these equipment buy and fix videos, great stuff

[@michaelovitch]

The grease , water or foreign susbstances in the solenoid will create a seal ,not allowing air behind the rod to escape,so the movements will be limited. It's a polished rod sliding on a bushing both are working dry as i know. You may even have a vent in the bottom of the bushing.

[@young11984]

Just clean all the grease off and at best dry graphite only as lube

[@michaelovitch]

@@young11984 Good idea.

[@garymallard4699]

Clean the inside of solenoid and the rod of rust / debris and WD 40 it...grease is too sticky and heavy...most of your issues are the junk between the rod and solenoid...it has to be free to snap on or off ...

[@FrankBoma]

When I was 15, I operated one of this in a summer job. FUN!!!

[@stevemilligan727]

Hey Jesse another great video about Construction Machinery I am glad that you are back into working and fixing Machinery I an on old retired service technician from Kentucky and really enjoy your equipment videos. It is great that you take the time, energy, and money to revive old Machinery that is abandoned and really useful if someone takes the time to fix them. Thanks again and looking forward to seeing you work on other machines.

[@hubertwhitlock9968]

When you put those oil filter gaskets in you got to place them and sort of press them into it Don't rub around it as you rub around it it stretches it out

[@davidkeith8687]

Love these kind of videos no matter how long! Thanks Jesse you da man!

[@basecom70]

Wow look at your foundation! This one must have been in the can for awhile! Thanks for all your videos, long but very entertaining and very educational.

[@tmitche72]

Jij

[@jeepindave5464]

Yeah opening scene was March 2022

[@Finally_Retired_10-7]

Much respect for your tenacity Brother. At 67 I'm not likely to get involved in anything as major as you take on, I just figure thru all the year's I've been working a wide variety of job's... That I figured 54 years was long enough. Appreciate your skill set, at such a young age. Wishing you a long road of challenges and hand's on experience. I'll be watching more of your content, stay safe Brother.

[@maico450]

Way better than a shovel! You did a great job by salvaging this little rig! Besides your background knowledge, you have great perseverance and patience!

[@JoeMalovich]

I was just working on my new to me L445 today. It was cheap because when the broken chain was replaced the old broken master link was left in the chain case. The master link was driven through the bottom of the case by the sprocket creating a hole that let all the hydraulic fluid out. I should be able to weld the hole up, fill up, and rock on.

[@mikeyg9619]

I hope by watching Jesses videos that my 2 broke skid steers will somehow miraculously be fixed.

[@AW-Services]

A very indepth video, Jesse. It's like a Fisher Price "my first loader" When they designed that machine, it was obvious based on the cheapest price due to not having grease points on the pins and overall size for the home owner or small holding

[@timkoyen2979]

I work on a lot of old skid steers, but not much on Deere stuff. I'd probably just run it with those pump bolts broken off unless I depended on it for everyday use. Love the Yanmars...so reliable. I was at an auction in January where it was 10 deg F overnight and there where a dozen skid steers. An older 80s Mustang 940 with the Yanmar was the only one that started with no ether or jump start...so I bought it. Nice rehab.

[@lark3po]

Man, you make buying junk and turning it into treasure look easy! 🤣 That being said, you've definitely been blessed along the way. After watching your Dad's channel and hearing your mother's songs, I have no doubts where that blessing comes from and how your sons will also be blessed. Best wishes to all of you! Special shoutout to the brother that helped you on this. That cat is funny! Does he have a channel?

[@willwade1101]

For that solenoid you can run 2 wires directly to the ignition switch, 1 to the start circuit and 1 to the run circuit.

[@drak0v]

2 Jesse videos in a week!! Best week all month. Thank you!! Love your content man.

[@denisewebb]

Always appreciate the time and energy you put into creating your videos!

[@WolfPackRacing]

I would for now, because you are not intending using it for work. Press the pumps flat against the housing and weld it into place. Don't even worry about doing it to the bottom. 4 good spots about an inch long. When the time comes, then just cut the weld with a cut-off wheel. And for the fuel shut-off just get a long manuel choke cable, push-pull and mount inside the cabin. Cool buy bud..!

[@MookieMan1]

This guy knows what he is doing

[@WolfPackRacing]

@@MookieMan1 who said he didn't? Were you watching the same video I am commenting on? Because, at the ending of it he was asking for some advice...! What the fuck..? 🤣😅😂👌👌🖕🏼

[@margaretwilkinson9140]

i always admire how far you dive into a project. the things you work on would be so intimidating for most of us folks. thanks for taking us along!

[@alangarratt7421]

You have a good sense of keeping content watchable irrespective of the duration - I'll watch all day if it's this good. There's a lot of work involved and I hope it pays you as well as shorter ones would.

[@hirwanh9232]

There 3 more people like jesse that i would watch no matter how long the video is...Marty T,Diesel creek and Andrew camarata

[@bigsid1984]

As a KZbinr I know feeling.

[@Helloverlord]

@@hirwanh9232 Jesse is the most articulated one in my opinion.

[@CranialAccess]

I agree Jesse really give’s good descriptions of the job at hand. I like Dirt Boss too who really explains the excavation process while he is doing it.

[@Rustbelt_Research]

@@hirwanh9232 Marty T is fantastic, his videos are extremely informative and also relaxing.

[@SteveRivett]

I like the inside operated safety locks, that is a big problem with skid steers when working alone and you want out with a suspended load

[@jmuller86]

actually I think most if not all skidsteers are required to have some sort of boom lock. just different kinds for different kinds of skidsteers

[@alphonsotate2982]

Only New Holland AND John Deer HAS THE LEVER BOOM SAFETY LOCK beat all the rest their loaders can lift more bucket weigh in their class

[@rodgersandrodgers8191]

I was ready to give up on that tire and take it to discount tires. However, I figured if you'd stick it through for that long, so could I. And surprisingly, all your manipulations worked. Congratulations on that.

[@mike-vw1zn]

You got tenacity and perseverance and patience , you the man

[@Mr.Avuncular]

Always a good time to watch Brent going about his building process!

[@clutchSA]

You're a pretty fearless guy,handy and lucky too. You always land on your feet. Good job you did here and an impressive video.

[@DavidCinelli7815]

Wow! Your a master builder, a master welder, a master mechanic what aren't you a master at? And your videos are excellent too.

[@BiggusDickus2]

Master baiter

[@CSWmanofsteel]

Those smaller machines are actually really great for home builders they can maneuver around in tight spaces and they actually do a lot of work. I built a front brush cutter attachment and it’s great for small farms cutting heavier brush also built tracks for mine and in deep mud it doesn’t get stuck

[@coolgamer4607]

As my dad always says “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Proven by this video

[@anthonyblacker8471]

I'm just at the beginning 12 minutes in, but man for 1500 bucks, no matter what you might have to do here, that thing is just a sweet deal and an awesome project to do. Having a skid steer is pretty much life changing. If you have a set of forks for it, they're SO useful, plus you have a nice bucket on it already.. you can put attachments on there to do just about anything. Skid Steer for the WIN!

[@MadhouseGaming]

as usual Jesse, amazing video, your skills to diagnose and fix problems is amazing, keep the videos coming, i would gladly sit and watch your videos everyday, thanks for the entertainment.

[@robertn2813]

Nice little machine J . It's a great idea to put it up in the hills . Even if it's a mild winter and not too much snow , it's a great boost pack for starting other vehicles 'coz that machine will always start .

[@CranialAccess]

Love these long videos Jesse! Keeps us entertained for hours. I haven’t watched regular TV for years now! Liking your uploads more than Andrew’s. Keep it up!

[@FarmCraft101]

Man I wish I could find an old skid steer for $1500. Everybody wants so much money for them now. Nice work on getting her fixed up. I think I would run it as is with the hydraulic pump. Will probably go for years. That's something I would fix if I have to be in there for another reason, but to spend so much time for something that may not be an issue...nah. That would be like doing a boom teardown on a perfectly good lift! ;-) But seriously, it's not like your life depends on it. On the grease fittings, my dozer doesn't have any. The thinking is a machine that is going to be in the dirt all the time does better to be dry than to be greased only occasionally. The grease attracts dirt and ends up making a grinding paste if you don't grease often enough, which most people don't. Left dry, the pins/bushings will wear, but aren't that hard or expensive to replace. I think it's more efficient in the long run to leave them dry in many cases, both financially and with your time. I bet if you add up all the time greasing, the cost of grease, time changing out tubes, etc, replacing the pins/bushings as needed on such a small machine makes more sense. My $0.02.

[@jmuller86]

I have that other 575 that has a rod knock that I might possibly part with. But I think these skidsteers would be too small for what you might need it for. That is interesting that your dozer doesnt have grease fittings. Some viewers were saying there could be nylon bushings in them which would not need grease.

[@mikerose6600]

Jessee, love watching you troubleshoot issues and watching your family grow.

[@paulhammond7489]

Another great video. It will be immensely useful to anyone thinking of fixing up a smaller / budget skidsteer for use around the homestead. Looking forward to seeing a follow up. If it was me I'd fix the sheared off bolts on the pump, but as you say that would probably take a strong day, and time is precious when you have a young family...

[@davidross7304]

Love it when a plan comes together!!

[@gillyb333]

Ive always loved your videos and how long they are. I also learn so much more with machanical problems. thankyou. sending regards from Australia xx

[@dustoff1472]

You are one determined young man. Excellent example for your kids. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.

[@barrymcfeat5141]

Yes! Great video, informative and thoroughly entertaining! Truly. I am fan of your delivery and apparent work ethic. Will definitely watch more from you! Baz.

[@jdgibs3446]

Good video Jesse and team. You guys are awesomely patient and creatively insightful. Plus you are the epitome of the cliche "teamwork makes the dream work". That's something that politicians could accomplish immeasurably by emulating. 🤔🎯

[@MrPhotodoc]

After all the hard work Jesse did I was still impressed by his wife asking him what he wanted to eat.

[@thedelcodave]

Jesse just wanted some carbs after wrestling tires all day.

[@wimboer5433]

Hi Jesse, weld 2 bolts on the bellhousing and 2 open ended brackets on the pump on top of the others and stick out a bolt length so that the bellhousing bolts slide in, problem sorted 👍

[@Restoration-Reuse]

Beautiful restoration! One of my favs.👍

[@the2060ish]

Loved it when you started it and the light poped out. lol Great fixes Jess

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Awesome work on that skid steer. The best part is it didn't cost you that much money to get it fixed

[@timderks5960]

The fuel shutoff solenoid issue is probably a timing issue. The start signal stops before the hold signal is active, and that's probably just long enough for the solenoid to extend again. IIRC, you start with both the hold and the start signal, and then almost immediately shut the start signal off. You could test if the voltage stays on your hold cable while cranking the engine. Modern vehicle tend to turn everything off while starting, but this machine _should_ be too old for those kinds of shenanigans, but it could be hardwired in the key switch somehow.

[@gunfisher4661]

The fuel shut off works off the ignition switch on those old JD`s, we had ours wired with a wire for a bit just like in the video.

[@timderks5960]

@@gunfisher4661 If you watched the video, you would've seen that Jesse rigged something up himself, since the original wiring wasn't there. He hooked the hold coil to a cable that had voltage with the key in the on position, and rigged the start coil to a wire that goes to the starter. Did you even read my comment or watch the video? Your comment doesn't seem to apply to either...

[@JBFromOZ]

if the starter pulls voltage down, the resistance in the hold cable may be too high to "hold" until voltage drop from starting returns to sufficient voltage. some kind of capacitor in circuit may help to keep the hold circuit energised,

[@jonka1]

I agree it could be a fault in the switch.

[@dennisholst4322]

Got that right

[@daddyphatsax304]

I have pretty much resorted to filling all my equipment tires with as much slime as they will hold. lol...great vid Jesse. Thanks for sharing.

[@jastuff3689]

Great content and video work. Thanks for working so hard and being persistent.

[@sadsciuidae3425]

I'm right there with you, maybe a step ahead a couple times ... been through much of what your challenges in life are but you are smarter and way ahead of my life working for others. Great work !!!

[@mstycrk]

I really enjoy the content. I learn a lot watching you work.

[@jakegiossi7447]

I am always in awe of your wrenching and mechanical skills, Jesse. I wish I was half as knowledgeable at fixing stuff as you are! Regarding those John Deere 575 skidsteers, they were a common sight in the 90s on landscaping crews and on farms for cleaning manure out of pens. I ran one while working for the Grounds Department of my college while I was going to school. They were VERY handy for plowing snow off of sidewalks and walkways. Nice machines, but I know a couple folks that still have them and parts are getting hard to find for them. If you ever need parts and John Deere doesn’t offer them anymore, try your local New Holland dealer, since they were made by NH for JD. I honestly can’t believe that they don’t have grease fittings for the pivot connections though! They actually were considered “pro machines” back in the day…even though they PALED in comparison to Case and Bobcat machines. One other thing to remember: skidsteers were generally pretty small machines back then. They didn’t start getting into the big sizes that we have today until the late 90s. Great video!

[@nfix09]

nice, would love one of those for around my property. at my workplace we have a few vehicles for seasonal help, I guess the fuel cut off's kept going bad. we rigged them with remote clutch cables and springs, so you could pull the knob for shut down, and when you let go the spring would return it to the home position

[@toddincabo]

👍 With your fab/metal skills, fab up a thick plate that covers the entire flanges with nubs to fit in the bolt slots, incorporating holes in the plate which will correspond to holes in a plate that you'll fab and weld onto the flywheel housing. Bolt that baby together and be done with it! You could use clay to get a perfect model of that flange outline and nubs. Or make it out of wood first. Also, don't they make pins with channels in them to receive grease that have zerks in the ends?

[@MookieMan1]

This guy fucks

[@paulprit1929]

Been there and done that with the pump flange. Seems to be a universal design fault for a whole range of these machines. Mines an ASV with a Cat motor but it seems the same pump complex is common to a number of brands. Both bolts had broken on mine when I bought secondhand, but the flange support bolt idea that I fabricated worked well for a number of years. Then the drive coupling failed and yes, the motor AND pump needed to come out of mine to disassemble the coupling for it to be replaced. Big, big job. So, removed the broken studs and replaced them at the same time. I can’t help thinking the broken studs contributed to the failed coupling. The real issue on mine and a number of brands with similar designs is the lack of pump support allows too much flexing between the two that stress the connection studs between the motor and pump.

[@toddincabo]

@@paulprit1929 Exactly, I would suggest he fashion some pump stabilizer's as well for long term support.

[@CrimeVid]

If you get that skid steer far enough to leave it up on the mountain, in a condition to start when you need it. it would be intelligent to build yourself a rough shed to keep it in that condition ! Leaving machines outdoors does not do them any good, lets water in where it didn’t ought to be, etc.

[@daddybob6096]

I've had a bit to do with split rims when i was younger Jesse, but i admire your perseverance with your method in fitting that tyre. Never seen that before in my 83 years. Uncle Bob. NZ.

[@astonmartin2727]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Give this machine a thorough clean up on the inside and outside. Maybe a little bit of paint on the rims and body here and there will give it a fresh look. You have done well with it this far. Cheers. Looking forward to next video.

[@richardwalters1803]

Your a hard working guy, make great videos, and seems your not afraid to give any job a try

[@xyz4469]

You could weld the pump to the bellhousing and cut it open if you need to.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

The 575s and other skid steers had problems with those drive chains getting slack as they wore and stretched and the sprockets wore. There isn't room for slack as you saw. They jump a tooth, jam up and break the master link. People would replace the master link only to have it jam again because the chain is too long. You can go to half links to try to shorten the chains. Those machines have to be operated smoothly with no sudden changes in direction and the chains need to be retensioned constantly.

[@johnyb9884]

Getting us right up in there with your camera so we can see is golden. Thanks for nit sticking us on a tripod to watch from a distance. I wouldn’t watch. I really enjoyed this video, Jesse

[@alanadale1945]

sure I hit the Like button.Watching you wrestle that tire back together was like a cage fight. But you didn't give up. Did not ever think of banging a rim back into shape. Quite a real and interesting video. Thank You very much

[@Heavensmyhomenow]

Hard work you deserve all the acomplishments doing it all yourself

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

Jesse, think for what you will be using this macine for, think it is still a good investment for that purpose even with the amount of work you have done to it to get it to run. Thinking of what Andrew has done to some of his machines when there are not many if it all grease fittings, he would drill holes in places and actually install his own grease fittings and always seemed to work for him. just a thought. Have been watching your videos for a long time and you have never disappoined me in any of them, and will continue to support and watch. Always great and interesting content, no matter how long it is. always look forward to seeing you and the family. Great job! stay blessed.

[@ndafarachaitezvi1139]

Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along

[@oakelyelm]

This will take me 3 days to watch and I will enjoy every minute 👍

[@weets69]

Your the man J. Luv how you fix and use other peeps so called junk. Keep the vids coming🤙

[@olnamgrunt9857]

Thanks for the update, stay safe, JESSE.

[@mftidwell]

I was a bit leery of watching a 2 hour video. However, you packed a lot of good content in. Well worth the time.

[@strosdetailingchannel]

I watched the entire video, thanks for all the tips. Really didn’t cut any corners, I would love to purchase an old excavator one of these days. Videos like this inspire and help problem solve. Cheers 🍻

[@MrOuttty]

Bravo . I love these shade-tree videos !

[@marthinswalemark9673]

I LOVE HOW YOU FIX THE TYRE,YOU ARE AMAZING MAN.

[@kirk467]

If you can see the ends of the pins, you can drill and tap the ends for a grease fitting and drill into the middle of the pin to meet the first hole so the grease gets to the middle to grease the bushings! Repeat on all pins and hopefully you’ll be able to grease all the pins every time you operate it or do maintenance on it! I don’t remember if the ends of the pins are visible! Good luck my friend! Thanks for sharing brother and good luck at your country property! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@nevillekinsley5610]

Properly loved this video. Thanks.

[@randazzle1388]

What I learned- everyone is an expert on tires and can’t just watch a video and enjoy it without flexing. Lol.

[@patricks9556____]

Thanks Jesse👍🏼You’re for real American Made. Blessed too🙋🏻‍♂️🗽😇

[@hr3priest724]

Not sure if you have figured out the problem with the fuel shutoff or not but this is my take on it. When you added the grease your problem started. You made it like a piston with a compression stroke by putting it in there. When you give a little push it worked every time to me that is the grease being pushed out of the way at the end of the stroke. I've worked with several types of electric solenoids in the electrical field over the years. Try cleaning it all out and if you want to put something in there use a dry lube "it doesn't need anything". Hope this helps and the wife and I love your show...:)

[@douglasmorton6121]

Nice little machine! Thanks Jesse! Stay Safe!!!

[@Twiztid243]

you have made a ton of progress on the property since i installed the internet, glad to see you're still chipping away at it

[@RoyBonita]

Heavy machinery is the driving force behind progress, shaping industries and economies, and serving as the driving force behind innovation in countless fields.

[@grahamg6212]

Always seems a little odd that there are so many people who watched this all the way through but could not be bothered to press the Like button, come on people. Jesse works hard to produce these videos and puts music and drone footage to them, the least you can do is lift your pointy finger and jab that button, help keep these guys going .

[@davidhamilton7628]

Grinds my gears to its usually only about 10 % that bother to hit the like button

[@boobacockaa]

Stop ki$$ing a$$. He’s fine. There are ads ever three-five minutes. He will survive.

[@hubcap3738]

Maybe because it's shit

[@tujuprojects]

You need to understand that one can watch these videos without logging in to youtube and there is no like buttons.

[@roosthrower]

You can't like if u watch it on TV FYI

[@garycadieux9649]

Keep doing what you are doing I enjoy your videos

[@tomsawyer1906]

When you are installing a tire take the valve stem core out until it takes air. It will let air in faster and it will seat on the rim faster and save a lot of time and aggravation.

[@pmiller7886]

Excellent skid steer video Jesse, great job on this one by the way. What looked to be a rusted pile of junk turned into a nice little skid steer. Id straighten out the tin on it, give a it a lick of correct paint and roll that bad boy. But this will be your snow plow up north, so I get not rolling it. And the rust provides camo for thieves to ignore it maybe. Personally Id pull off the wheels if it was gonna get stored far away. Great work as always!

[@roberthodge2771]

No t all the wheels; dang hard to steel it. Local logger had a 3 yrd bucket snatched; had to of had a lifter to get that in a truck or trailer bed.

[@deannelson9301]

Great job, love watching.

[@dennisgiles958]

As always enjoy the videos and look forward to the next new one.

[@beave1792]

I couldn't help but laugh the entire time you were messing with that tire! I felt your pain! Also, I have to give you props for not just saying, "NO, I don't want a salad! Could you just go back inside?!" Hahaha

[@chiefkyle1098]

Sitting here with my wife and I was like, "He should tell her to go away I'm working on something".

[@BearCat459]

Tip when loading something on a unhooked trailer yank the break away brake cable and it will lock the wheels up on the trailer. Do it right before you load and as soon as you’re done put the tab back in so you don’t drain the battery or over heat the magnets.

[@incubatork]

I think your right about fixing those pump bolts, if you leave it you could eventually trash the front seal and bearing in the pump as you can see it move. Still looks like a good machine for the price that a bit of routine maintenance would get it back to proper running order.

[@garyhodder2784]

Great video Jesse,looking forward to the next video on this machine.

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

I don’t know why I lik3 seeing a machine worked on I know nothing about but always do. He always figures it out😊😊😊

[@johnkranz4004]

Very KOOL Deal for that machine Jesse Good Job fixing it

[@motor2of7]

That’s the best accessibility for a skid steer engine I’ve ever seen!

[@edmarlborough733]

Good job Sir. First time watching your blog. I enjoyed watching you taking the problems down to just simple steps. Many are so scared that they will not try. You turned $1500 into idk 6 to 8k... Good job Sir I enjoyed watching someone with confidence in themself. That Can Do attitude was enjoyable to watch. God Bless and stay safe...

[@glenn65]

brilliant and amazing editing , thanks 👍👏🙏

[@laoluu]

You're a very patient man. That tire would have driven me bananas.

[@youpattube1]

Spot weld the top of the pump to the frame. When the time comes that you have to replace a pump, just cut the welds, remove the pump, deal with the bolts once you have access, and bob's your uncle.

[@paulprit1929]

Nope. The pump has to flex with the motor. There are ways of attaching the pump to the motor better. I know, had to do it. See toddincabo