I bought a broken Ford 1715 tractor as is at a farm auction, did my gamble pay off?

I bought a broken Ford 1715 tractor at auction taking a gamble that I could fix it. See if it paid off for us, we had fun anyway working on something different.
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[@johnknox5692]

no plastic no programing no bs, miss those days

[@bconfer274]

I look forward to C&C Equipment videos every day.

[@philleggitt3005]

Never mind the tractor....The banter was the highlight...

[@domthomas1002]

What I like about the 1715 Ford Tractor is that there is a lot of metal. Still a solid built piece of machinery.

[@timothybailey7118]

For $4500 that’s a super deal. Of course the cost of Kevin’s unrelenting torment must be factored in too.

[@mattmanyam]

"Priceless."

[@rhondasweeney7271]

I absolutely love that little Ford tractor. Awesome purchase! 👌 Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@patricku421]

I've owned a handful of those late 80s early 90s Ford tractors. They're hard to beat for sure!

[@t.l.robinson2162]

You are winning with the tractor. I am very glad that it worked out for you.

[@brianhoward6896]

I wanna see the quick attach install. Also that will make a dandy garden tractor for this spring, put a tiller on it and there ya go.

[@rockman531]

Clint - I haven't laughed this hard in a long time!! The oil filter gumbo was incredible! The foam filled tires & the big mess made this an awesome video!! Glad you got it running! Thumbs up!! Stay safe! Jim

[@jettmoon]

I enjoyed you doing a small tractor. It's cool seeing something that an average DIYer might do

[@vernonhuey5885]

Clint class paint it please make it look new it deserves paint it’s a tidy little piece

[@dandurham4288]

@@vernonhuey5885bleed it

[@joshrober84]

My thoughts exactly! Most of us dream or wish for a big dozer but a small tractor is the reality for most. It’s fun to watch them do it all.

[@dalemcpherson9342]

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[@Thecowboy1950]

Always nice to have a little tractor around I have a 1999 jd4200 now with over 4000 hours always kept inside looks very good runs good

[@gullreefclub]

Keeping a equipment inside of at least under cover certainly helps keep equipment in much nicer condition for much longer time and more importantly it prevents you from getting a wet ass in the morning and or after a rain or snow shower. I don’t know about you but I hate getting my ass wet unless there is a damn good reason. Have a great day and a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@Dieselmekkie]

The front axle needs 80w90 and needs to be half full. Both ends needs to be filled to the thread of the filling plug. Also 80w90. Transmission needs 10w30stou. I'm from Europe so I don't know if you have the same oil specs over there. Good luck men! It looks like someone filled the transmission with 80w90 or is it so thick from the cold? 😊

[@henkoosterhof5947]

Its way around. S A E stands for ,,society of automotive engineers,,. They where americans. So yes we use the American viscosity specs. Its the worldwide standard.

[@2chipped]

Definitely looked like 80/90,it's what needed when pump is out of clearance 😅

[@ronniethompson2569]

Ford started using a standard oil about then for everything. If I remember it was 134-A. You would use if for everything except the engine.

[@ProudPapaw88]

Yeah would love to see you add all attachments to the little Ford tractor! I know you can do it. This was a great video!! Thanks for sharing and I want to wish C&C Equipment and all your family and workers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New!!

[@WhatTheTarnation.]

You guys had almost as much fun working on her as I did watching you guys working on her. Thanks for the laughs and the lessons. Pray all are well and for a blessed time spent with family and friends over the holidays! Kevin...it's pronounced F E R D.

[@trevorvanbremen4718]

Definitely NOT FERD!!! Possibly FURD (albeit the first letter needs amending?), or even go with the original acronym of FORD - (F'd Over Rebuilt Dodge). Don't forget to keep the axles filled up with coolant!!! You don't want those puppies to overheat!

[@WhatTheTarnation.]

@trevorvanbremen4718 I stand corrected..lol..

[@timothyabraham2228]

Ford, fix or repair daily !😂

[@jimshoe6828]

Clint, you should talk to Captain Kleeman about the quick attach, he will get you fixed right up 🤔😉

[@proberts34]

Mmmmm. Bucket, forks, grappler. And that's just on the front end. You'd have quite a machine there.

[@liamterry5301]

Awesome video!!!! Like always. 😁 Have a blessed week Mr. C & Mrs. C. Kev and the boy's also have a blessed week and keep up the good work!!!! Can't wait to bring home my tool box full of tools from Harbor Freight tools!!!! ❤️😂😁

[@stevenlatham4397]

Amazing and hilarious video. I have a soft spot for those little tractors. I spent a lot of hours on one cleaning dairy barns as a kid. You should keep it of you have a use for it. You ain’t kidding about the price, they sell for about the exact price they were new in 1996. I would enjoy another video featuring this little beast.

[@davidchapin8297]

Wish I had a dollar for every one of those 1715's that I have assembled. For several years I assembled equipment for Ford/New Holland dealers. I would uncrate, assemble, and install a loader on them and set out on the front lot so the dealer could sell it. I loved those little tractors.

[@wileyhardwick3719]

Clint , Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you all your family and friends from Mississippi

[@oakleyjack7600]

We need a C&C crew video cover of “She thinks my tractor’s Sexy”, maybe in Christmas attire

[@bconfer274]

Quick adaption would make it more versatile and I'd love to see it

[@jonclark8271]

Great video… Make folks with adapters too

[@Trains022]

Cool little tractor you've got there, and something a bit different for the channel. A nice Kevin paint job would finish it up nicely 😄

[@glennjukes5581]

No! Clean it good w/ polish and toych up the rust, Let it ride!

[@glennspreeman1634]

Would he need primer toncover that blue with proper green?

[@VaJamie]

All I want for Christmas is a quick attach video on the Ford 1715! Great video gentlemen.

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Reminds me a little of the 1950 Ford 8N I spent hundreds of hours operating on my dad's farm in the 1950s and 60s.

[@mrlawn007]

I own 2 1920 ford newholland tractors and rebuilt the front 4 wheel drive front axle with all new bearings and seals you could put oil in the axel and it would pour out the final drives and on the ground. After rebuilding I put 80/90 weight gear oil in axel and final drives filled up to the opening .The part man at ford said the oil will go into the final drives from the axel and it does but very slowly .It passes through a cover on a bearing to make Its way down .

[@archangel729]

You never know this could be the next big thing C&C farm equipment division 😀 lol

[@normanthiel9059]

Very few glow plugs go bad on these units - it is the relay. you will greatly extend the life of your front tires by turning them around backwards. you won't loose any traction, but the wear is greatly reduced especially with a loader. the 1715 was an "economical" version of the Ford compact tractors. The "full blown" version is the 1720. It has more gears and you could get it in a hydro which was awesome. You have a great little tractor that should last at your house as long as you want it to stay there. A good tractor to teach your grandkids how to drive in the future!

[@brianholcomb6499]

You guys have to know that’s a Yanmar! They were the same machine basically since the late 70s/early 80s! Things you don’t do with them, is run them out of fuel, unless you like to bleed the system from tank forward, you don’t fck around with the air filters, use the right stuff & the right washers! Also, don’t slip the clutch! Because they can get burnt up in less then 50hrs on them, with a moron running it!

[@philipberry2704]

That’s a nice little Ford tractor is like to find one like that with all metal instead of cheap plastic 👍

[@williamfeasal1975]

it is about time that you guys got some quality Blue paint in the shop. please keep up the good work.

[@trevorvanbremen4718]

Quality blue paint would be a GREAT idea... But C&C got a Ford instead...

[@scottlee1211]

You guys had way to much fun with that matchbox toy!! Enjoyed the hell out of it!!

[@farronmccathern1849]

I own a 1720 I bought around 20 years ago nearly new condition- the little guy has been absolutely trouble free! It even thinks it’s a bigger tractor than it is lol! When you get it fixed you will be glad you found it!

[@280813jb]

Clint, family and employees, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Enjoyed the video.

[@rickydonahue1586]

They make tons of attachments for that little thing. It might be handy to keep around. Love the video it's nice when y'all throw something different into the mix once in awhile.👍👍

[@mathewsmith2650]

in 1919 GM did make a tractor at its Janesville Wisconsin plant

[@georgehandel5908]

I have a 1989 Ford 1920, .......the bigger brother to the Ford 1715. An absolutely wonderful machine, made in Japan by Shibaura, for Ford. I completely refurbished mine, including a new auto quality paint job. I also have a 48 HP Kubota TLB, but my little Ford gets the most use.

[@stevetrachsel8690]

I have had a 1710 and it was a great tractor.!Traded it in on a 1920, completely rehabilitated it and use it year around!

[@adamsherm29]

We have pulled some massive Elm logs with out old 79. Ford tractor. She's quite the lady. Loud strong and obnoxious!!😂😂

[@kentmckean6795]

Model A, 9N Tractor and this 1715 all have about the same level of technology. Not a bad thing, they all do the job!

[@erik_dk842]

Not counting the diesel parts

[@vaughnmiller6114]

I have a soft spot for that vintage Ford tractor. The farm store I worked at in my younger days had a 10 series Ford tractor for loading mulch.

[@galenjohnson3397]

I have the FORD 1920 model very similar to yours. I love mine...very handy for small jobs.

[@kimmolnar8841]

I Have Had Good Luck With Mine It Is A Cold Blooded Tractor For Sure Have Fun

[@steveperry2314]

OMG guys! Y’all had me dying laughing…Lol. Great video….Merry Christmas to you all! Eagerly waiting for your next video here in Virginia!

[@jamesgarrison6666]

The chrome discs just above the key switch is your glow plug indicator it will glow red when ready to start ❤️❤️❤️

[@erik_dk842]

It's illegal for USA KZbinrs to run the glow plugs for as long as it takes for them to work. The starter motor windings are the ones that are supposed to be glowing white hot instead, from cranking for a full minute

[@baldyoldfart5828]

I wish I could click twice.. a quick attach would be perfect,,, cnc plasma cutting and welding...

[@markgeorge3960]

That's a sweet little tractor! Nice change of pace! Thanks!

[@georgehardee5470]

Turning the tires so the tractor has a wider stance is actually a very good idea. They are really easy to turn over with the narrow stance.

[@jamesmorris3175]

Such a handy machine for round the house. Great fun.

[@deangrotzky5455]

Enjoyed the tractor build. . Merry Christmas to all @,,c&c.

[@showcattle07]

Great tractors. They’re hard to bleed the fuel systems, which you found out. They’re also cold blooded. You have to use the glow plugs even if it’s 80° out, for the first start of the day. If it’s parked in an unheated building, they can be a real bitch to get started in winter. Heat lamps and/or torpedo heaters required. Ford should have put a block heater in standard. They only require four fluids: diesel, coolant, 15W-40 engine oil, and NewHolland 134 fluid or equivalent.

[@wayne735]

That was the perfect video. I haven't laughed so hard in quite some time. Thank you guys. Merry Christmas.

[@MrPerry61]

the wider wheel base will help that tractor corner better. 👍🏻

[@JohanLind]

That's Santa's little Ford tractor, right there. Even if it's blue....

[@user-bw8jg5nl8j]

Yeah. We needa see a quick change bucket mod done.

[@kevinsmith5501]

Fill to the top of the hole on the axel hubs

[@pueowright7467]

YOU ARE A GREAT DIESEL MECHANIC PROBABLY THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN AND I AM JUST A FARMER. IF YOU FILL THE FUEL TANK ON THOSE OLD FORD JAPANESE TRACTORS FUEL TANKS OVER HALF FULL THEY BLEED THEMSELVES.HAD A FEW OVER THE YEARS AND FOUND OUT THAT FROM THE OLD MECHANIC A THE LOCAL DEALER WHEN I WAS YOUNG

[@mikenixon9164]

Yes on quick attach.

[@paulcooper9135]

That was awesome! More of these please! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@robertsherrer7288]

I had a couple of these Ford tractors. Very economical and trouble free. Both were two wheel drive. One had 6000 hrs on before a rebuild. Change oil and filter every fifty hours. I used them for mowing and snow removal around our home. Enjoy it. Yes I would like to see a quick attach installed. I enjoy your channel a bunch.

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍 Never thought i would see you guy's playing Top trumps about tractors etc😂😂

[@fredcarlson5775]

Yes put on a quick attachment

[@MrSoupsnake]

Greetings from Lafayette! Seems like the smaller the machine, the bigger the mess, ha ha. Good lookin' Ferd, fine sir! I hope everyone at the shop and your families have a great holiday!

[@EyesOnlyTeam86]

Have to honestly say. Haven't laughed so hard in this video. Of course sausage fingers sounds more like Winnie-the-Pooh.!!😅

[@bones2610]

That's a good tractor. On the outers. I just fill the oil to the bottom of the threads. Never had any issues

[@gordontyrer2039]

First of all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to y’all and your families too! I was amazed at how you got that Ford Tractor to come back to life! I guess it still has to have a little more T LC. But I can’t wait to see and hear how she really runs. Great work as always! I recommend y’all to make new what ever you touch!

[@wasfazed]

Got home after a 13 hour day - tired, annoyed and beat then you guys provided some great laughter and now everything is all right. Thank you. Stay safe, have a wonderful Christmas and may God bless each of you.

[@Farmall450]

They're fun units. I just bought a Shibaura made 2120 Ford with the 7109 loader and the more I look at it the better built I see it is. Japan really did it right on these smaller utility tractors.

[@toddwilson1599]

I also own a 2120 with the 7109 loader and backhoe, these tractors are excellent.

[@toddb8479]

Nice auction pick up Clinton.

[@garymessina1609]

Very enjoyable thanks Clint and Kevin and Scott and Randy

[@tinymonster9762]

Nice tractor. Good to see you boys light it up again and bring it back.

[@mikescenters5785]

Enjoy the video on the little Ford they are good little tractor ❤

[@regalbowman3143]

Great video. I'm looking forward to seeing the snow machine worked on.

[@andrewruble7706]

Absolutely a thumbs up on the tractor video!! Always enjoy these one off type of jobs. You all make it fun and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing as always. Merry Christmas to you all!!

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

I say 3 days suspension without pay who knocked the little Ford tractor😂😂 More videos on the little Ford tractor 👍

[@ryanshadders750]

Merry Christmas and nothing but the warmest wishes to everyone at C&C equipment. You guys do some of the best work out there. Hope you all have a great holiday season

[@greggb1416]

Yessiree.., “she’s a beaut” Clinton. That little unit will run forever. Great video, Thank you sir.

[@stevecollier1810]

sounds like you all had fun with this one , fun to watch for sure

[@15buckeye15]

Yes, on the video of adding a quick attachment. Thanks for the videos they are a lot of fun to watch and learn from.

[@bradkenady8490]

I love the little 1715 you refurbed

[@maint1616]

Great video . Nice change totally enjoyed it . Laughed out loud several times, especially when Kevin had the camera when you weren't there. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas to all of you!

[@davesserra5447]

Great video on the Ford tractor!! I would love to see more videos with modifications or add ons for this tractor.

[@thomasgoolsby8661]

Clint, I don't care what you guys are working on, it is always fun to watch you guys. I really hate that we didn't get to see the tractor fall off of the Jack. I am glad that no one got hurt. Keep on keeping on Bub.

[@maeelectronics]

Tough starting in warm garage. New glow plugs? Yours may be connected but they can't be red hot. Might be the old ones are dirty might be if you replaced them and install a block heater for cold days should help.

[@erik_dk842]

This style of glow plugs don't do anything for the first ten seconds, and the injectors needed bleeding

[@gtnaylor5870]

That was fun!!!!!!!!!! Yes, the quick attach would make a good video. Love watching you guys have fun and struggle a little..... How's my H F Tools?

[@theundergroundesd]

Good Job. Nothing wrong with a video on how to fix something. Amazing what a little maintenance can do.

[@chrisgalliher497]

Loved this video Clinton. It’s awesome to see y’all work on a little of everything. You are very talented at what you do.

[@IR-nq4qv]

I would absolutely love to own that little Ford, it's a neat little tractor perfect size for snow clearing the driveway

[@richardphelan8414]

Fun Video Clint it's amazing how well it will work with clean fluids and filters

[@michaelmartineau1373]

The bad part is most of the fun was at your expensse lol

[@jg-xx8oh]

Nice a little machine

[@paulholmes672]

Ford tractors were legendary, from the original black to gray to blue. My Grandfather's favorite, back in the 60's, out of all of the Farmall equipment on the farm, was his gray Ford tractor. It is obvious Kevin is jealous as you have a nice piece of equipment and history. You said it, he needs to bring along his General Mess of Crap (GMC) tractor to the race. Thank you Clint. It was also good to see Mrs. C&C in the video as well.

[@user-ik7od5qo7y]

Those are real handy tractors to have around , small enough to get in and out of tight spaces, way more than enough to get jobs done

[@alb1573]

A real pleasure to experience your good and healthy work shop humour.

[@Blossom_Chops]

Here in the UK 🇬🇧 my ex-husband, car mechanic, used to say that FORD stood for Fix Or Repair Daily 😂😂😂

[@danhazekamp7215]

Great video. I purchased a 1993 1720 this past June and absolutely love it.

[@johnbosse2527]

great fun. have a happy holiday season

[@hubertclark8619]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New great buy on Tractor

[@carysmith9039]

The maintenance on that poor little Ford is just sad Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

[@1950Argee]

I had the identical tractor and it served me well for 20+ years. It would never cold start no matter what the temp without a 15 second tickle to the glow plugs. Kept it well lubed and its fluids changed and it never let me down.

[@Barnagh1]

I like the idea of washing out the transmission case sludge with diesel and air. Great to see the loader working after a straightforward proper full service of the hydraulic system. Happy farming!