My Meanest Mud Mower Yet for Less Than $200

In this episode, I build my meanest mud mower yet, for less than $200. I plan to name it after a fan. "Commander ______________ Craftsman for now.
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If you would like to mail me a product to review, fan mail, gifts, etc. My address is Chud327, PO Box 687, Callahan, Florida, 32011.
I hope you like and thanks for watching.

[@lauralighnewlon5041]

My dads mower has been sitting 10 years he sadly passed away I got it torn apart I’m 16 now I’m trying to do a build like this but I need money for parts I only got my permit so no way to work and I’m still in school 😢

[@chud327]

Just be patient and do it little by little. Thanks for watching.

[@jamiefultz5937]

Fix ur dads mower and mow some yards until u can buy a better mower than tear ur dad's mower apart and build it

[@zanderraymond7570]

What if some of the older parts that are on the lawn mower are all rusted out how he's going to get the replacement parts though???

[@michaelosmon]

I'm sorry about your dad. If you're near Chicago and need any parts welded or modified I will help you with that. Sorry I'm struggling financially I cannot offer any money

[@joeprinsen1717]

@@chud327 The FRIGGS N SLAPPIN.

[@swalowit]

LOVE TO SEE OTHER GROWN MEN THAT WILL NEVER "GROW UP" !! 👍👊🤣

[@croweknowsmowers1877]

Growing up means growing old! Don't sound too good to me! 58years old, have 2 GT5000'S AND 1 GT6000 plus 10 other mowers, I love them!!!!

[@swalowit]

@@croweknowsmowers1877 WHO EVER DIES WITH THE MOST MOWERS/TRACTORS WINS !! 👍😂 I'm 46(maybe 47 lost track) unfortunately my Father Scrapped all my All Terrain Mowers with No Mo Mower Decks I guess thinking I "Had grown up". But now I'm back home taking care of my parents and don't have anything to go in the back woods with. I snuck back there the other day with Dads Sears Suburban and got caught. "That Tractor Isn't A Toy" he said.. I felt like a was 10 again !! 😂 Well he shouldn't of scrapped my Tractor with 31" Mudders on Truck Rims drilled for the hubs. Or the Craftsmen with a 22hp V-Twin that ran great and I hadn't even gotten to Modify yet !! Or my old Huffy Wheelie & Donut Master !! Or the rest of my "Toys" !! Sorry for Rant !! Going to look for Free Mowers NOW !!

[@croweknowsmowers1877]

@@swalowit where are you located? I just might be able to help you with a mower!?

[@swalowit]

@@croweknowsmowers1877 Corrupticut ?? (Connecticut 🤣)

[@croweknowsmowers1877]

@@swalowit too far for me, I'm in Bristol Virginia,but if you can get here some how I'll give you a mower!!!

[@ViktorG24]

Sergeant Stratton would sound pretty cool for that tractor.

[@chud327]

That would be very cool and never crossed my mind. Thanks for watching

[@joeydepalmer4457]

i see that name on a 1996 Ford 250

[@zekelewis3275]

Is there a way I can buy one from you?

[@joshsadventures1776]

This is one of the best birthday presents I could get! Those craftsman garden tractors are bulletproof!!! Cant wait to see it!!!!

[@chud327]

Well happy birthday, love this machine. Hope to hear from you at the premier...

[@melchristian8876]

Happy birthday

[@chud327]

@@melchristian8876 thanks, just had my birthday this month!!

[@acrobatic_beef]

Commander "________" Craftsman would suit this machine

[@chud327]

I thought so too, has a good ring to it. Might keep it if no one shows up to Patreon. Thanks for watching

[@cheegebvvbvvbbhggf8638]

I really liked all your mud mowers

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@dale5322]

Thanks chud

[@chud327]

Very welcome and thanks for watching!!

[@johnhicks735]

Yeah man anytime Bud. You're welcome to brotherman. I use to work with my grandpa growing up in his small engines shop down in Indwood, Florida

[@chud327]

Sounds like good times, thanks for watching

[@liljoeii6091]

Thank you for the video nice tractor

[@chud327]

Thanks and thanks!! Thanks for watching!!

[@CodysKarts]

I can’t wait to watch this

[@chud327]

Thanks, I hope you liked it.

[@cooperr1422]

I think captain craftsman would be pretty cool to see

[@chud327]

That would be very cool and thanks for watching.

[@Masta13100]

Thats thing is awesome. I need to find one

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!

[@mejustairking8122]

i always love α good old chud video

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!

[@SgtCude59]

Thanks for making this video my grandson wants to build one of those so I got him a 12.5 hp ride mower we strip off what we don’t need he got the engine running

[@chud327]

Very cool, hope he learns a lot and has great fun! Say safe and thanks for watching!!

[@LIMowersAndMore]

Two GT models make for a great day at the mud hole! I love these ropper 633a on these I pull a 4500lb trailer no issue! Keep up the good videos buddy!

[@chud327]

I have pulled a bunch with my other, it does great with no complaints. Thanks for watching!

[@kadendaugherty339]

Thanks for giving us an awesome video

[@chud327]

You are so welcome and thanks for watching

[@reesemolloy6109]

You should call the Bladesman

[@chud327]

Good suggestion and thanks for watching.

[@nrgtwinz95]

amazing transformation on this mower!

[@chud327]

I agree, I am so glad I picked it up. Thanks for watching!!

[@johnmattinson3513]

Commander Craftsman

[@chud327]

I like it and thanks for watching!

[@jaleru]

11:00 That bug is such a g for making it through the gauntlet

[@chud327]

Lucky little bug, even did a U-turn in the danger zone. Thanks for watching.

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

Name suggestion: The Kraken (or Cra'ken, for a little more Craftsman in the name). It isn't military themed, but still a cool name. Keep doing what you do!

[@chud327]

Cool name and thanks for watching, will do!

[@Tampaboys]

Heck ya chuck great job very mean machine

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching. Your's is still the fastest mini bike I have been on...

[@BigAgitator]

Dude! That V twin sounds BOSS!! Lieutenant Dan!

[@chud327]

Just put new exhaust system on it, make sure to check that video out too and thanks for watching!!

[@curtkierst8625]

You should name it Private Patriot!

[@chud327]

Great suggestion and thanks for watching

[@NovaTech4]

Bro how have i never got into your videos yet before, your way of buildin is so similer to mine you just have more ideas then then you can even put into words as your building. Keep it up man i wanna see a lawn mower on the moon one day

[@chud327]

Glad you like them! and thanks for watching!

[@NovaTech4]

@@chud327 you can count on me as a new active subscriber!

[@chud327]

@@NovaTech4 love that! Thanks so much!!

[@warrenlewis7726]

What a great little mud plugger 🚜😄😄

[@chud327]

I agree and thanks so much for watching

[@warrenlewis7726]

Always great to see what projects next... Keep it buddy 😊

[@michaelosmon]

I got some waverunners this summer. One had a trailer and it's in the water now, the other no trailer but it's on the trailer from the first one right now and isn't running right. Summer is over need to get the good one out the water so today I'm gonna make a waverunner dolly out of 2" square tube to hold the worse of the 2. Thinking I can work on it in my garage this winter and not take up as much space, and have the trailer freed up. When I got the trailer it was a deal because someone jack-knifed it and their bumper bent the heck out of the trailer tongue. It still towed straight just not centered behind the tow vehicle. So I fixed that yesterday, wish I had taken some video. It came out better than original in my own opinion. The dolly will be interesting. I appreciate you sir. Thank you for sharing your skills knowledge and experience

[@thatonedude4529]

Love mud bugs my favorite tire they pull really good

[@chud327]

I have always liked the look, and now know they pull good too. Thanks for watching

[@scott1lori282]

Sgt. Slaughter ? 80's WWF.

[@chud327]

@@scott1lori282 great suggestion and thanks for watching!!

[@coleswolemma]

Chief craftsman

[@chud327]

Cool name and thanks for the watch

[@guyberestoff7514]

Them tires are also call trail brakes not to good in the mud but really good in the snow

[@chud327]

Cool, I have never heard that. thanks for watching.

[@joeydepalmer4457]

1 more before I go, My fav tv show from the 1970s "Sherrif Lobo"

[@chud327]

I remember that name and thanks for watching

[@keatonschooley3750]

Conrad craftsman sounds good to me

[@chud327]

Sounds good to me too, we will see and thanks for watching

[@cheegebvvbvvbbhggf8638]

No problems have a good day

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and feel free to keep watching and commenting!!

[@cheegebvvbvvbbhggf8638]

You are so kind

[@chud327]

Thanks so much, I really try!! Thanks for watching!!

[@bertgrau3934]

Those are some big tires. I would think just the tires alone would increase top speed by about 1 MPH . Very nice machine 😊

[@chud327]

They should if not more. That is as big as I could go as far as width... thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@MrAdrenalin17]

Use washers as spacers on the bolts for the tires to widen it n maintain the tires u have on it

[@chud327]

Yes, I thought about that and will keep in mind if the rubbing starts back, thanks for watching

[@Saftey_3rd]

You should name it brigadier blade

[@chud327]

I like it and thanks for watching

[@nrgtwinz95]

congrats on 160k

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!!

[@marshallferry6981]

Major Marshall

[@chud327]

Sounds cool, but a little late. Just a heads up, my next video will be a cub cadet with a naming contest, hope you will check it out. Thanks for watching!! “Cadet Marshall”?

[@merlineaster]

Major Cooper because you got that blade on the back

[@chud327]

Would be cool and thanks for watching!!

[@merlineaster]

You're welcome I like your program

[@1tojo]

I think Dr. MUDD is a good name

[@chud327]

Sounds great, looks like we will be going with commander Emily, if no one else steps up. Thanks for watching.

[@cheegebvvbvvbbhggf8638]

They are so cute cats and thanks for replying to me😊😊😊

[@chud327]

No problem, love to reply. My way of saying thanks. Thanks again for watching!!

[@J_Beazy223]

2:16 "i call em, woolly boogers" That is what i still call these from back when we had the classic big red 3 wheeler honda. Thing was a death trap but we survived. You could float the bike and propel with woolly boogers 😂

[@chud327]

That must be about the time I learned what they are called too. Glad you survived and thanks for watching

[@gmcinnis6304]

change oil in transaxle for long happy nice rock crusher transaxle life? 2...3 qts of gear /motor oil? drain on L side under axle. filll over L side axle or thru shifter hole when take the shifter out. DONT LOSE THE BOLTS IN THE TRANSAXLE!!!!!! COVER THE HOLE TIL GET THE OIL IN THE TRANSAXLE AND THEN THE SHIFTER BACK IN THE TRANSAXLE. I PUT 3 qts in my transaxle for all the years ppl ran mine without oil in it when the $8 generic axle seal dried out and leaked out all the gear oil and it ran dry dry dry (sigh) and a BOTTLE of STP OIL TREATMENT to REALLY COAT THE GEARS forever more.

[@chud327]

Great tip and thanks for watching

[@joeydepalmer4457]

Just remembered this: BINFORD TOOLS" "Sgt Binford" or in Canadian terms "Master Corporal Binford"

[@chud327]

Cool suggestion and thanks for watching

[@joeydepalmer4457]

Tim Allen - Tool Time "MORE POWER!"

[@chud327]

Well said and thanks for watching.

[@Mooresmowers74]

dude i call them wollyboogers too

[@chud327]

It is a great name for them, I wonder how that became known as such. Thanks for watching

[@adamsnyder4330]

Take the front deck and plow mounting plates they are like 2 hooks waiting to stop you dead in your tracks. Ask me how I know!!! lmao

[@chud327]

I will keep that in mind and thanks for watching.

[@sandcreekoutdoors1056]

Corporal craftsman

[@nathangeringer3595]

Craftsman

[@chud327]

That is part of the name, can’t wait to see what the name will be.

[@nathangeringer3595]

I love craftsman

[@treemiked.3412]

Name suggestion. [Sargent Blade Runner]

[@chud327]

Sounds mean, thanks for warning!!

[@joshjohnston348]

This man is a fast talker lol

[@chud327]

Gotta talk fast so you he videos are not too long, thanks for watching!!

[@mrmatt..8691]

you should name it muddy craftsman

[@chud327]

That name would fit and thanks for watching

[@isiahrobbins4652]

You should do a front and rear bumper and a front light bar 👌👌👌

[@chud327]

I hear you loud and clear, will try to check those off the list soon. Thanks for watching

[@Fortniteman66]

You should name it Captain

[@chud327]

I like it and we will see, thanks for watching

[@Fortniteman66]

Your welcome

[@zacharylegros1174]

Really nice built. Colonel an this one are actually more of a heavy duty garden tractor even though they don’t have horizontal shaft engines like the Moto Mow. But the transmission and frame are built stronger than the other lawn tractors. Those ones are heavier but can pull. Keep them more as your workers and si speed or mud mower with the light lawn tractors. Colonel is the towing and this one is the grader. Really nice score by the way. The Craftsman are not common to find with the Brinly style itch. And the blade is a rare score too. I have the same style itch on my 1989 Wheel Horse 312-8. You can fit any Brinly universal attachments on it. Like a plow for example! It would be nice if you could get one. You could plow your garden old school style! I would put a bracket on the front and find some small suit case weights to slide on. Did it on my 312.

[@chud327]

Yes, I would love to find more attachments, will keep my eyes open. Thanks for the info and thanks for watching

[@lawnmowing2405]

Thats so cool! I hope I can do a build on my 2014 Troy bilt in the future hoping to take it home this weekend!

[@chud327]

Hope you can make it mean and thanks for watching

[@enjoythesho1992]

I've never ran across a set of those that wasn't dry rotten I just put tubes in um

[@chud327]

They are old school, mine seem to be in pretty good shape. Thanks for watching

[@maddean1740]

Dude that looks allot better hell ya bother keep it up

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and did you see part 2 yet? Let me know what you think! Thanks for watching

[@krakenking1597]

Well done.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching

[@shawnlanders2034]

Private Ryan would be a cool name lol

[@chud327]

I would be and thanks for watching

[@nrgtwinz95]

I've probably watch this video 5 or 6 time through but every time in the beginning because of the rusty clutch I think it it was me i wouldn't have fixed it . Sure glad you got it instead of me lol.

[@chud327]

Yeah, I would have passed on her because of the rust, but I wanted the scraper blade. I am glad the v twin replacement ran. And great to have extra parts mowers for clutches and stuff. Turned out to be possibly my best machine. We did break it Saturday... But just a hole in the gas tank. I have a spare and thanks for watching!!

[@bradymartin69]

Name it Colonel Craftsman

[@chud327]

I love it, but t would get confusing with two having the same name. Colonel Craftsman 2.0…

[@Blakeyrobinson858]

a name is the chud mower WAIT JUST A SECOND THATS YOUR CHANNEL NAME AND I MIXED CHEAP MUD MOWER TOGETHER TO GET THE EXACT NAME NO WAY ITS THAT COINCIDENCE

[@chud327]

That is so funny and I have never thought of that... I knew chud rhymed with mud, but that is as far as I got... Thanks for watching. BTW, I have another video coming out in a little over an hour, hope you will check it out.

[@waynedurboraw2175]

Just call it the General !!!!

[@chud327]

Good suggestion and we will see, thanks for watching!

[@gabrielgoot4281]

If you made this craftsman 4 wheel drive, then it will go through anything

[@chud327]

That would be very cool and thanks for watching!!

[@tommarkham7760]

Got one just like that😂

[@chud327]

That is very cool, I sure love mine. thanks for watching.

[@jamesthomas7682]

You should call it private Gomer Pyle

[@chud327]

Good suggestion and thanks for watching.

[@karldawnlang8936]

Fun.

[@chud327]

So many ch fun and thanks for watching!

[@donswank6920]

Mud Puppy 🦎

[@chud327]

Great suggestion and thanks for watching.

[@Freezefpdx]

A name for it should be ace Maverick it would be such a good name

[@chud327]

That is a cool name, should have used that a few months ago… thanks for watching

[@850mudmafia8]

You should snorkel one of your lawn mowers

[@chud327]

Great idea and thanks for watching

[@robertrussell4875]

Sargent ROCK

[@chud327]

Good suggestion and thanks for watching!!

[@TKevinBlanc]

You've got too much time on your hands. Thanks for using it doing this. 😅

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and hope to build another really soon!! Thanks for watching!!

[@cooleyman9809]

You should name it Muddy Private.

[@chud327]

Good suggestion and thank you for watching

[@spudstudios3342]

Bro that looks so sick! Sadly I can’t watch the premiere because I’m going out to eat, but will be sure to watch it as soon as I get home!

[@chud327]

Hope you had great food and got a chance to watch.

[@spudstudios3342]

@@chud327 food was great, we had Cracker Barrel

[@viking_4rok385]

Makes me want one!! LOL

[@chud327]

I want more too... Thanks for watching!!

[@grandpaadventure]

the hulk since it's green

[@chud327]

That is a very good suggestion and thanks so much for watching.

[@j74juan]

Private Pyle!!

[@chud327]

Good suggestion and thanks for watching

[@specialt9744]

#33 and I really like this mower. I’d love to see a vtwin gas pedal too.

[@chud327]

Gas pedal would sure sound great, thanks X33 for watching!

[@bstarnes514]

I love videos like this. Good job Chud! So I'm in negotiations right now to get an 03 GT5000 and a DLT3000 on trade for a rear engine craftsman rider I have. Hopefully, I can lock the deal and get these tractors! I want that GT5000 soooooo bad lol.

[@spudstudios3342]

My race mower is a dlt 3000. That thing is pretty strong

[@chud327]

Nice!

[@chud327]

I hope it works out for you and thanks for watching

[@croweknowsmowers1877]

Does the gt 5000 have a hydro rear end?

[@bstarnes514]

@@croweknowsmowers1877 No sir I beleive its a 6 speed with hi/lo....

[@harryfritter8266]

DO you remember that movie from the 90s? Bladerunner

[@chud327]

I do and someone else suggested blade runner, that might be a sign. thanks for watching.

[@dylanrowe7581]

A good name think would be sergeant plow

[@chud327]

that is a good name, just had someone join on patreon, lets see what they suggest. thanks for watching.

[@hoppershow]

call it GT Army

[@chud327]

Good name and thanks for watching

[@mtdracer69]

My favorite tractor/video thus far on the 327 channel!! You need a ripper for the back and a box blade. There on home depot for relatively cheap. And how about commander magnum craftsman? Two of the kohler engines in one...

[@chud327]

All great suggestions and thanks for watching

[@jameswitham1230]

General Patton

[@chud327]

I like it and thanks for watching

[@dozerfarms]

Kinda reminds me of the Terminator Mustang. I say we call it Terminator or Arnold

[@chud327]

I love that, right now I have had one new person on Patreon and they have picked the name Emily. We will see what happens and thanks for watching.

[@JohnnyRocket72]

Private 1st class craftsman

[@chud327]

I like it and thanks for watching

[@JohnnyRocket72]

I know a bunch of military names and ranks because I was in rotc for 4 years

[@muddboss3309]

mean green

[@chud327]

Great suggestion and thanks for watching.

[@redneckbryon]

Just became a patreon for this particular project, if I win I have a very special name if you approve of it, to put on this machine. I've had some very Rusty tractors in the past, but never were this one was Rusty.

[@chud327]

I saw that you joined on Pateron, very excited to see what you suggest. Thanks for joining and thanks for watching.

[@jeffmaloney3181]

Private Slaughter

[@chud327]

I like it and thanks for watching

[@bigcrittergitter4129]

Bad ass.

[@chud327]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching

[@joshmanis9860]

I’m getting a VERY similar tractor tomorrow and I’m making it my workhorse grassing cutting / towing actuall its identical but as part of the deal they are taking the motor off but I have a commercial 28 horse Briggs vtwin

[@chud327]

Very cool and 28 hp should do great, thanks for watching!!

[@ihavenocluewhatimdoing7481]

You should name it “Commander Cole”

[@ihavenocluewhatimdoing7481]

Or you could use kohl or coal or whatever you want to really

[@chud327]

Great suggestions and we will see, thanks for watching

[@chud327]

I like it

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

"My Meanest Mud Mower yet" is a tall statement Chud, hope you can back that up...hahahaha KUTGW son ahahahaha

[@chud327]

I will try to in future videos testing it against colonel craftsman. thanks for watching.

[@jacevantassell2043]

I found tires like that at my local dump almost brand new

[@chud327]

That is very cool, I have found some in the trash before too. Thanks for watching

[@muddingblogs457]

SNORKEL IT

[@chud327]

Good suggestion and thanks for watching

[@hcvfggd]

Colonel Craftsman there's you a military name

[@chud327]

That is an excellent suggestion, but I already have one named colonel craftsman. thanks for watching.