NEW MECHANIC FINDS MAJOR DAMAGE!

Shop work continues at Cornstar Farms. Equipment still needs greased, and tore into. The video starts off with Daddy Cornstar waxing the 1981 John Deere 4840. While he is waxing, he explains why he waxes equipment. DC also gives an update on the JD selling situation.
While Dad continued waxing, I give everyone a little lesson on greasing. Lets call it Greasing 101. After Greasing 101, Dad continues with maintenance to the JD and changes the oil filter and air filters.
In the mean time, I decided to move onto removing the bearings under the trap doors on the grain trailer. I have never taken these off before so it was a little bit of a learning curve. Once I got them off the trailer, I accessed the damages, and figured out what we needed to order for parts. Before we quit for the night we check in with Cooper and do a quick run down on the Freightliner.
The next day, I drove across the great state of Iowa to get parts for the semi trailer. Cooper took over my duties on the grain trailer, so I started tearing the corn head apart to fix a bent shaft. After making quite a few mistakes and crawling all over the corn head, I got a row unit apart and then bent shaft out.
I give another update on all the machinery in the shop and plans for working on machinery in the future. Before the video ends I give a motivational speech telling everyone to not be afraid to try. Finally, we decided to call it a night.
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[@ddoyle11]

"Dad, why don't you use the power buffer?" "I am the power buffer!" Daddy Cornstar is my hero.

[@thatxrguy9051]

The amount of cutouts is hilarious

[@mallorybutts6057]

My dad says when you use the power buffer you can miss areas that may need it or it can spin to fast you can damage it.

[@chriswright3821]

You can burn paint up fast with a power buffer

[@joesurfer9754]

My Dad : "Will you wash my big 4 wheel drive Truck for 50 cents"?.... Me: "No"... My Dad" "Then wash it for free".

[@jerrypelletier2328]

Something tells me that this young man "Cole" is gonna take this farm to the next level. For only being 22 years old he seems to have his head in the right place.

[@michael7423]

Don’t forget master mechanic Cooper, I think it’s a team effort!

[@cynthiaclee877]

I also concur, but I think the 3 kids have been brought up with the right values, good on the parents

[@michael7423]

Cynthia Clee : amen 🙏

[@harleyguyinmilw]

Daddy Cornstar raised both the boys right, they are not afraid to tackle a job without being told to, and do the job very well, obviously knowing that doing it half ass'ed will only cost money down the road.

[@ColeTheCornstar]

Thank you. 😇

[@rcorn8114]

Every high school student needs to spend time in the Corn Star Class Room!

[@gxpat]

Well I finished watching all the old videos and now keep checking back multiple times a day for a new Cornstar video. I know you're on a schedule to post two new videos per week but I can't help wishful thinking. Thank you for putting your farm and family on the internet for us to learn about and enjoy, you really are a delight to watch.

[@pjs9265]

Honestly Cole, you exhaust me. I'm a Paramedic, I work 6, 12 hour shifts a week and you exhaust me just watching you. Of course you are half my age. Keep up the amazing job you do, America is counting on you and your family of farmers.

[@PinMonkey1960]

P JS great comment. I feel the same way. When the video ends its like, whew! Great stuff.

[@AnitaGOwens]

Yep, me too. I don't think I could have kept up when I WAS 22!

[@jenaemarieAZ]

P JS : I was just thinking that - complete exhaustion!

[@10thman36]

i wish i could work on a farm like him, look like heaven. ive the energy and time, but i dont see any farms hiring ...

[@ancientdilapidatedwalkerin2021]

@@10thman36 It's a farm. Go out and shoot the shit with em for a bit but remember they're always busy. Don't give up so easily though. Keep going back and talking to farmers unless they tell you not to come back.

[@susans.2010]

This family can grow food and fix equipment. If there’s ever a zombie apocalypse I wanna be with the cornstar family!

[@brianthaxton229]

It's refreshing to see a 22 yr old who has enough dedication and desire to be an inspiration to a 50 yr old!

[@pinemeadowshobbyfarmafruga8319]

Ok, I have to admit, I'm officially addicted to your channel. I love your vitality being young and so energetic. I'm just an old phart plugging along creating my little homestead in the mountains of Southern Oregon, but loving my life and enjoying your videos. I'm especially impressed by your beautiful home you inherited. Thank you Cole for sharing your adventure. Jerry of Pine Meadows Hobby Farm.

[@johnthole8658]

My dad always told me 75% of a job is to be willing to start it , I miss him.

[@sebastiandubois1781]

Your dad was right.

[@michael7423]

I miss mine too, thanks for telling your dads wise words

[@dannyboyle5610]

Once begun half done

[@hanksfarmvideos]

Wise advice

[@chace7595]

Thanks buddy, sounds like my father, I miss him too. Will be using that with my children, your fathers words will echo this world.

[@Stephen_A.]

OMG, I nearly fell out of my chair when you said the John Deere tractor was 40 years old.

[@jakegoodnight5660]

Looks like a 40 year old tractor that's been well maintained

[@jimmyjames8573]

@@jakegoodnight5660 I was thinking 10 to 15 years old

[@ethanrepine8862]

JD 40 series tractors were around from the mid 1970's till the early 1980's I believe, then came the 50 series and then the 55 series.....

[@garyflint1793]

I would agree with that . The tractor that's 40 years old look brand new. What I'd give to run that with grain wagon during harvest. I'm 30 years older than the tractor though.

[@mukumomkttt]

I can't get enough of your videos. Watching your family work together to accomplish a common goal is so satisfying to watch. Daddy Cornstar and Momma Cornstar did good.

[@scoobysnacks]

Can't ever get enough of Cole the Cornstar and the Cornstar family, so I love the longer videos like this one. Love the optimism, the hard work, the humble attitudes, and getting insight into farming and everything that goes along with it. So glad that you share what you do with the world.

[@beatricelyon474]

I do too

[@deeink2paperart151]

Well said, just what I was thinking.

[@TheBereangirl]

Ha! My husband just said those tractors are in high demand because they are easier to maintain and work on instead of the new fangled high tech tractors. Smart move to keep 'em.😊

[@karenriggle5435]

Kind of like the old cars versus the new cars same principle

[@georgerydberg4393]

TheBereangirl I just read the same thing. Old tractors in good shape are bringing premium prices at auctions.

[@olgrizz_____5373]

Very true, the computers and the the GPS equipment is expensive.

[@karenriggle5435]

@@georgerydberg4393 my Dad paid $12,000 for a 1968 4020 John Deere tractor in 1968 we got $12,000 when we sold it in 2000

[@georgerydberg4393]

Sure is better than cars in today’s market. Thanks

[@thumperjdm]

As a 50 yr-old bald guy, I'm jealous of Cole's "morning hair." ;-)

[@138NastyNate]

That mullet is glorious!! I smile every time I see it.

[@jamesmartin5905]

Greasing 101 was GREAT. Years ago when I was learning how to grease things I wish I had known some of the things that you just said!!!👍

[@Br4c3F4c3]

"I am a power buffer!" I need to learn Daddy Cornstar's optimism

[@michael7423]

Alex / we all could learn from Daddy CS ~ he is the bomb digity cats meow, I wish I still had a Dad like the one this family has

[@stevelouthan3795]

Alex Yp

[@amyhart3428]

You are a legend young man. Keep taking those steps forward, and always carry that smile with you.

[@bonniehyden962]

How many times did Cole say, "I've never done this before."? ...he can do it because he knows the basics of mechanics and how things work. If you know the basics....you can do just about anything. Great job everybody!

[@jeffreyvandervoort8324]

Cooper: “I’m fixing Cole’s mistakes.”😂

[@greghersberger7237]

At 22 I would have loved a shop like that. At 65 still don't have one that nice!!

[@JamesWilliams-eg1gm]

I hear you brother I'm 42 and ain't got it neither. I put together 1/64 plastic cars so I don't feel like a total bum while I'm watching his videos

[@phildehli9399]

Greg. Hersberger Iam alittle older than you, I’ve wanted one for many years, Iam almost to point where I might soon to old, even a small one about 40 by60, could be 100;000 dollars if you wanted it heated and running water to, cement inside and a pad outside, I’ve thought about schools ( shop house) even that would be more even with a small living quarters, a sewer system that’s up to code here would cost 20;000.

[@colevrechek5311]

Hey cuz

[@bigal2298]

I was a mechanic all my life and most of the skills I learned was by doing the job. When I would teach young guys a job they would say I can’t do it, I would say how do you know if you didn’t try. If you get into a job over your head now and then you can’t help but learn. Every buddy needs help now and then but don’t be afraid to try on your own, now days you can take pictures with your cellphone that helps a lot. just remember someone put it together so someone should be able to take it apart .StaySafe , Great videos

[@kimberlyokeeffe5360]

When I ask questions and am told it's easy, my response is 'everything is easy when you know it!' Also like to add, there is such thing as a stupid question. I teach knitting and always start my classes with both of these sayings. It great that you are so enthusiastic about maintenance and repairs!

[@Mc_muffintop]

Honestly no clue how I ended up finding your channel, much less watching back to back corn farmer videos at 5am on a Sunday, but this is so wholesome I just can't stop.... and kinda don't want to

[@stevenfoust3782]

Yes we all make mistakes especially when doing new stuff. What makes one a great mechanic is being able to ,or wise enough to ,fix their own goofs. Obviously you are a smart man.

[@JDHood]

As Grand-dad used to say about bad bearings, "that wobblin' hole has got too loose for that wigglin' rod".

[@gpackwood1]

Love That!

[@briandolata3466]

Funny dude and I do not mean an ingrown butt hair

[@chereederry7939]

Your words of wisdom at the end of the video are phenomenal! Not everyone learns the same way. I am a major fan of technical learning and wish we could go back to the days of learning on the job!

[@mennoreuten1563]

Thanks for the video and thanks sister cs for the editing i quess , at home we dont have a heated shop and i work all alone so you can imagin that i dont do so much repairs myself have a good day greetings from a Dutch dairyfarmer

[@Stephen_A.]

LOL. Daddy Cornstar "I AM a power buffer" :)

[@Jeppe.P.Bjerget]

You are a clever teacher Cole. Good to explain, and motivate in a good way. Wish you and your family all the best this week, also. best wishes from Jan in Norway

[@vinnypinatelli221]

Man i love when you lift us up and say we can do it your a true inspiration brother thank you and God bless you and your family buddy

[@wayneboulier6107]

Cole the pragmatic mechanic experience is the best teacher

[@crazo27]

I’ve always been curious how the day in the life of a farmer is. I just bought my dream property (11 acres) to build my retirement house. I searched tractor mowers and your channel was recommended and now I’m hooked. SUBSCRIBED!

[@loribuonamici1398]

Farm boy is still adorable! (and makes me feel SO lazy!!!) But Cole inspires me to go that extra mile to get stuff done, so THANKS Cole!!

[@floorpizza8074]

I have a level of respect for this family that can't even be put into words.

[@edwardsofin3593]

I completely agree with young Mr Cole Edward Cornstar being the right person to take that operation to the next level. It would be nice at some future time for this young man to proudly announce that this farm operation is making a profit...yea full speed ahead young man!!

[@AD-rp8xw]

" I AM a power buffer! " Ha ha ha :)

[@11henkschuringa]

From a formal Farmboy out in the Netherlands. I love the way you talking about farming. You and your dad bring it also to the next level. keep it up, guys. I love to watch videos.

[@JHMDEUCE]

What a great channel! I was never particularly interested by farming. I figured they threw out the seeds, waited until it was grown, pick it and sell it. Was I wrong! You have to know about everything. I've never failed to learn at least a couple of new things with each episode. Keep up the good work!

[@danielschomburg2140]

Daddy and Mommy Cornstar did a hell of a fine job raising you Cole. You will be very succesfull with the farm and pass on to your kids a wealth of knowledge and experience that has been passed on for generations.

[@michael7423]

I’m glad you’re keeping the JD it looks so good and has memories for the cornstar family, I love this family!

[@andrewash9230]

I really really love the part where you talk about learning new stuff! I've learned that myself, that sometimes you just have to DO something! Never be afraid of failure. If you live in fear you'll never do anything! Besides... Holy Spirit can provide that super natural wisdom sometimes. ;)

[@marshagill1542]

Love how all work and equipment are explained. Love your channel.

[@amandawashburne7446]

You are such an example to young men on how work actually is workable. Thank you for talking to a generation of non farming young men. You set your principals on what needs done has to be done, so get at it. You are a great insperation to all young people. Thank you

[@samgoodie4576]

"It's the 8th Wonder of the World!" You crack me up! This was a great video, btw. Very interesting.

[@JDwoman]

I'm 58 years old, and l helped my dad wax tractors when l was little, and wax my own tractors now.

[@4Eyez1988]

Man, I love your enthusiasm for learning and fearless nature. 10/10 Super glad I'm able to see your vids. *subscribed*

[@dianewright6863]

Cole, the patience you show is amazing. I love seeing how you handle the ups and down. It seems your father is very patient as well.. I wish more people were like that. God bless you and your family

[@watchjaredwork1487]

Those 4840s are great tractors! Glad to see it looking good!

[@JP22095]

I grew up on a farm in northern Michigan and greased equipment hundreds of times. My grandpa, uncles and dad ALL pronounced it grease “zerT”. 25 years later and I found out it is actually “zerK”! Good example of learning something new every day :) thanks!

[@ColeTheCornstar]

Jerry Pahl I'm saying zerK but it sounds like zert!

[@davidcaskey4669]

@@ColeTheCornstar Cole great video on the maintenance on your trucks and tractors nothing any better than having a warn place to work on them I got my building a few years ago why better than on the ground. Take care of that Freightliner brings back memories but your leak my be in the deep reduction valve or power divider valve or the fifth wheel slide a little bit of soapy water helped me find it. The leak was just annoying you could barley hear it with the motor off

[@fowletm1992]

In Australia they're grease nipples No idea if they're different

[@fredmargerum1486]

@@fowletm1992 Yes they are Grease nipples here in the UK too. Probably due to most resembling a nipple.

[@fowletm1992]

@Acer Acres Sounds about right Aussies Canadians and kiwis always seem to drop as many syllables out as we can manage We pronounce it some thing like geez-npls (one word) The further into the Bush you go the more syllables you drop but the more curse words you add

[@mikeb8893]

Hey Cole. Just found your channel today as I was on youtube looking to pass some time. I lived in Iowa my whole life until recently. I grew up around the cedar rapids area. We lost our farm a little over 10 years ago. It just got tougher every year. Its great to see you take the same enthusiasm I had when I was your age in your work. There just isn't anything like it and I miss the first 3/4 of my life working the farm everyday. Speaking of which have you ever gone over with the viewers that it is an everyday job and there isn't many days off? Without farming I wouldn't have the skills I have today that now employs me. All the repair knowledge you learn is invaluable. I'm now as of recently down in Texas working as repairman and carpenter. It takes a man from Iowa to solve their Texas sized problems, God knows they can't do it. Great videos Cole. I'm praying for you and your family for a good plant season coming up in a few months and hope that ma nature treats you kind this year.

[@115thames]

And I thought being a farmer is hard work and at times testing, now I learned about greasing....OMG, just thinking about the amount of work, I give up. You are modern heroes, lol. God's blessings and protection, always. G'day from Down Under.

[@analymorales9554]

I LOVE watching these videos! I’m from the city, the closest thing we have to a farm is community gardens. Super awesome to know how agriculture in the US is like. Thank you Cole for the awesome videos!

[@gflanders4352]

The greasing lesson was really interesting.

[@thatxrguy9051]

Hahaha Lotta finger feeling Goin on

[@rodjohnson646]

Did I miss the 101 step of rag wipe of zerk? Also air filter manufacturers discourage use of pressurized air on filters. Paper medium can be damaged unknowingly.

[@juliealbert9222]

It's actually a grease "zert" .. Short for grease insert

[@linneaandthecoffee]

I think it's beautiful how you take care of your house, farm and machines.

[@julierobinson2429]

It is always good to take good care of cars, and tractors. You all work hard and take good care of your machines.

[@RockBrigadeCommunityForum]

1981 John Deere 4840 WOW... Mint

[@wahhahshevega]

It’s awesome to see the farming side of things! I live in Kansas although I have never worked on a farm! I see farmers all the time which all your videos makes me respect them even more! A lot of love and effort!

[@hoophil]

Hi Cole. Thanks for your persistence getting this video uploaded for us to enjoy tonight! You sure bring a lot of great entertainment to us. Cavemen not having wrenches and "No that wasn't comfortable...." Love your sense of humor Cole!!!!

[@dannyblay3738]

I admire this family . They work together they take care of there equipment. The father has done a Great job of raising his SON these people will go far. BLESSING on you all.

[@bretlambky]

The 4840 is a great machine! I remember when they first came out. When tractor pulling became popular early 80’s late 70’s. These were pretty popular at the track.

[@curtmyers6273]

Guy i work for had a 4840 dynoed at 248 horse from the factory. Only supposed to be 180. I took it to a couple tractor pulls but didnt win anything because it would spin out instead of run out of power!

[@radarmike6713]

Thanks for letting us know about the 4840. Glad your keeping her. She's such an iconic look of a farming tractor. Please remember the 5th wheel!!! On all 3 tractor trailors. That is a grease point! I'm a "trucking" guy. Born raised and am a professional driver. You need to coat that red Volvo's 5th wheel as their is not enough grease.

[@ColeTheCornstar]

Michael Harrington yep, we won't forget! I like to grease them right before we hook them up.

[@radarmike6713]

@@ColeTheCornstar thank you so much. that's what you should do. But if you leave them hooked year round. You should disconnect and grease every 6mths just to make sure it's ok. I love your videos.

[@Romans--bo7br]

@@ColeTheCornstar.... I just wrote a long comment at the top, but as far as greasing the 5th wheel, don't do what Most people do After they grease it.... and that is, they have the landing gear down low enough so that when the "apron" of the 5th wheel makes contact with the trailer, it lifts the trailer up.... and in doing so, scrapes most of the grease off of the 5th wheel. Take an extra couple of minutes and do it right. IF... you have air ride on the drive axles, dump the air at the point where the 5th wheel makes contact with the trailer... AFTER making sure the kingpin is Centered with the receiver in the 5th wheel, then slowly back under the trailer and while someone else is watching, stop the truck just as the kingpin is entering the receiver and locking collar, then apply air back into the airbags and back the 5th wheel the last 2 or 3 inches til locked.... this allows the trailer plate to sit down onto the grease, rather than shaving most of the grease off of the 5th wheel. IF you do Not have air ride on the truck, then just crank the landing gear down (raising the trailer (empty, hopefully) enough to clear the 5th wheel a bit)... and then back down again when the kingpin is positioned the same as I described above. Another mistake that people make is... "grease is grease"... NO, it's not... make sure you use a grease on your 5th wheels that have a High "Shear point".... most all NGLI #2 greases do NOT meet the standard for 5th wheel applications on Semis. The Very Best that I have found, and use... is Jet-Lube MP-50 (Moly Paste) made in Texas, and the only place I've found to be able to get it, is through GRAINGERS Industrial Supply... and they usually have to have it shipped in to your local store from their (Graingers) closest distribution center. It's Not "cheap"... I just picked up a 2 lb can of it (a little, goes a Long way).... $84.+ This stuff has Shear Strength of 300,000 PSI!!.... with an "operating range" of -300 to +750 degrees F and a NGLI base of 3.5. You only need to Spread a thin film of it over the mating surfaces on the 5th wheel where it makes contact with the trailer plate. You won't "squeeze" this stuff out, like the grease that most people use, and another great place to use it, is on the pins where the 5th wheel pivots ("rocks") back and forth.... while it's unhooked of course... and tilt the 5th wheel front and back to be able cover the contact points and then manually rock the 5th wheel back & forth a few times to make sure it gets covered underneath where it's "sitting" most of the time. Using the MP-50 eliminates the correct procedure for coupling the trailer when using grease.... also, the MP-50 can be had in 1lb tins, 2lb, and 1 gal pail ($578.86+tx if applicable)..... here is the direct link to the MP-50 on Graingers website that I just copied for you... www.grainger.com/search?searchBar=true&searchQuery=Jet-Lube+MP-50 Sorry for the "book"... hope this helps you in some way, or at least "some food for thought". ; ) My prayer over you and your family is Num.6:24-26... Always. If you don't know what it is... it's in the OT, the book of Numbers Chapter 6 verses 24 to 26. Much Shalom (peace) to you & yours. PS: My background is a 4 year degree in Diesel Engine Design & Theory (from the 1960's which also included the study of Metallurgy, and 2 yrs of Mechanical Drafting) and nearly 50 yrs (49) of trucking - nearly half of that as an independent owner-operator.... also several years inclusive of heavy equipment operation. Also, for "fun" (nearly 20 yrs)... I built, owned and raced front engine rails (dragsters)... also drove a back motored (rear engined) TAD (Top Alchohol Dragster) for a team back in the late 1970's... LOTS of Fun. : ) Am retired now... kind of. : )

[@alanm3438]

There is no star like Daddy Cornstar!!!!😁😉😉😉 Cole, lots of times I put off doing things due to fear of failure. Most of the time it takes longer to get over the fear than the job took to do. I taught myself how to use my cnc plasma cutter, CAD, welding, forming and powder paint. I have my own little factory in my basement. It is ALWAYS good to see you!!!!!!!

[@TheRacktracker]

Appears you have a great relationship with your Pop. I worked with my Pop for 30 years in the masonry business. Enjoy your time together!

[@barbfrank917]

Good advice Cole. It's like learning to drive, you learn by doing.

[@bretlambky]

Sometimes take pictures before during. So after you have a blueprint of how it came apart..

[@yeetcannonblaster5396]

With the corn head, he had all the other heads not take apart he could go off of.

[@TheHelgadog]

Glad you are keeping the 4840, great looking tractor. Love your family's positive attitude. Positive attitude helps to make successful farmers. Keep up the great and interesting videos.

[@linjoy0011]

love, love, LOVE watching these videos. Such positive attitudes, and your "get it done" attitude is priceless. What a wonderful family. Keep up the good work. I'm a 65 yr old female, originally from South Dakota, now been in southern California for the past 25 yrs. I was back in Iowa visiting relatives last summer, and it was just so calming to drive the back roads and looking at all the corn fields........ it's a magical place.

[@donnaspear8494]

Staying tuned! You're an inspirational guy Cole. I enjoy your wit and wisdom.

[@jmantooth]

I come from a small farming community in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. It is really interesting to watch your channel. Some of how you farm is pretty much the same as here, but it is cool to see what is very different. I was amazed to see you all harvest so late in the year! We have to pack it in by mid October as the rainy season starts. I am sure our guys would love to have an extra month and a half. We've also got John Deere as far as the eye can see, almost blasphemy not to use one. Not so much beans and not nearly as much corn (though still a lot of corn) as we are swimming in trees, hay, fruit, and nuts. Though I absolutely appreciate that warmth, kindness, and dedication to doing it right the first time ring true across the board. Thank you for creating excellent content we can all enjoy and learn from!

[@adamkruskama8455]

Jennifer Mantooth valley corn is silage or sweet we don’t grow field corn. And no soybeans all bush beans for the cannery... well when there was canneries . Norpac gone now I think national is all that’s left.

[@sebastiandubois1781]

There's nothing about what Cole does that doesn't teach us. He's pretty much cornering the market on being the cornstar.

[@tw-20craig65]

I am grass seed farm in coburg oregon about 15 miles north of eugene

[@dwsmith1429]

I worked for norpac in hermiston sad to see them gone. Ran a pea harvester for a couple seasons loved those big fmc's. I know they run field corn into november in eastern oregon but still no soybeans! lol all irrigated ground goes to potatoes, alfalfa, onions, and of course hermiston melons!

[@parentsbasement7734]

Ya i was amazed how late they were cutting and im learning corn is way more resilient that i though. I live in eastern wash.

[@AMindInOverdrive]

I'm impressed that, despite all the work to be done on a farm, they take the time to wax the tractors - neat!

[@stevenfinken5835]

That 40 plus year old tractor is still looking good. Keep her! I run a restaurant and casino in NW Iowa, and many of my customers are farmers. I may not know farming but I pay attention. I have been playing farm sim 17 and 19 on my xbox and it has given me a greater appreciation for you and my customers much like you. Do not be surprised if my next vacation is a week on your farm, learning how to actually do what you all do. I found your channel due to a video game...but I can't seem to get enough of your reality and the reality of what you do. Thank you for you contribution to the growth of our state (IA), and the survival and growth of our country. Bless you.

[@differnet]

First, great explanation of greasing a vehicle. And great description about just starting things.....

[@billsexton4811]

Cole , I’m glad you guys kept the John Deere 4840 it looks great now that daddy cornstar waxed it . I think running 2 planters in the spring will really help your yields in the fall . Now is the time to get all the repairs needed done . Paint the muffler and the old John Deere will look new . Great video !

[@deborahgreen1928]

I’m not in farming, nor know anyone who is. You are so informative and don’t talk down to those of us who are here to learn. Thanks. It’s been interesting seeing how a farm actually works.

[@davemiller6925]

WOW that 4840 is a sweet looking ride, nice to know it is going to hang around with the shiny sea of red equipment. Nice job Daddy Cornstar!

[@ncpeavey9326]

Relatively new subscriber here, been playing catch up on your videos over the last couple of weeks. It's amazing how much progress you all have made on the farm over the last year...cleaning up and increasing efficiency.........efficiency and saving time puts more money in your pocket. You and the Cornstar family are a great example not only for the farming community, but for everyone, with your thoughtfulness and work ethic. Looking forward to seeing what the future brings!

[@JHG123]

It never ceases to amaze me, and probably all who are watching, what integrity and constant high level you all have in taking good care of all your equipment! You never complain! You guys just dig right in, fix, and go forward with such great positive attitudes! Just amazing! Love watching and learning from each one of you. I will be looking forward to seeing your “Merch” when it comes out! 🙂

[@alwho1807]

I have to say, I had no idea farming involved so much mechanical knowledge. I'm impressed.

[@ColeTheCornstar]

Al Ledgedly it's mostly just nuts and bolts 😇

[@Stephen_A.]

I love your learn as you go mentality. Nothing better than a challenge and the learning experience from it.

[@jesset3382]

From my experience, the people who design the products are never the people using them in daily life! Feeling your pain with the Case.

[@wcooman1694]

My dad put a shot of spray paint next to the zerks on our old Case combine. Blue was daily and red was weekly.

[@JoLXP]

So satisfying to see daddy 🌽 star(and all of you) taking such good care of those machines.

[@handiman5001]

I don't like many vids -- but this one gives EVERYONE the BEST OF LIFE'S LESSONS -- the best way to learn is by doing it yourself for the first time and digesting everything as you go.

[@davidbarbour467]

That new case is nice but there’s nothing like a classic Deere

[@Kcolby47]

There’s always plenty to do on the farm for sure. You represented that well. By the way, I have found the “Lock N Lube” for the grease gun to lock on to the grease zerks a must have!

[@1955gaylord]

Love my lock n lube funny how a simple thing make life better lol

[@cameltanker1286]

As your dad will tell you Cole. Experience is best teacher, because it lets you recognize the same mistake over and over again.

[@dougdiplacido2406]

Watching your videos is really fun and educational at the same time. Thanks and please keep em coming. You are right that experience is the best teacher. You can't learn if you don't try.

[@Kpnc109]

Cole, your dad reminds me of my dad! We need a daddy cornstar cam, let’s say his own channel?! Love what you do brother

[@ripbobbyross]

As a 22 year old finishing college this spring your work ethic makes me feel like a bum!!

[@ColeTheCornstar]

Dabs&OSRS quitting RS might help ya 😉 That game did teach me a ton as a kid though!

[@ripbobbyross]

@@ColeTheCornstar Yeah thats probably right! But I totally agree 12 year old me learned more about economics from that game than I ever could from any class! Varrock West & Falador Park til I die

[@cjblythe6529]

Cooper seems to be the natural mechanic in the family, Cole is the natural farmer & restore & Dad is the natural comedian.

[@pennyduncan5980]

The best part of this video is toward the end. Cole you have a wonderful perspective of getting work done... stick with it and your hard work will pay off.

[@mrm.s.4500]

hey cole love the videos buddy.

[@richardscott2622]

When greasing the rear brakes, release the brakes to unload the bearings,they should take grease easier..

[@hawser2088]

Also, be sure to coat the insides of the brake drum and rotors with an extra thick layer of grease.

[@argo12]

@@hawser2088 how about no.

[@JCrook1028]

@@hawser2088 troll elsewhere

[@jesperdahl1486]

@@hawser2088 I had an acquaintance that raced go karts when he was young, some of the younger racers came to him, asking why he was so much faster then them. he told them that it was because he put Newersieze on his brake pads, in the next race a bunch of kids went in the grass at the end of the straightaway, guess why.

[@bthomas1326]

Keep it up Cornstars!! Cole I enjoy your vlogging and it reminds me of what it was like for my fam. I'm first Gen off the farm and I think I might of enjoyed it. But all worked out for me.... Thanks for being part of what keeps us all fed.

[@edwardbrewer3247]

Your comments about keeping equipment cleaned and shined hit home. I looked around at my outside yard equipment and there was about a 11 pieces with gas engines. I do a pretty good job of keeping everything washed but I'm going to up my game and start waxing too. Thank you for your reminder:-)

[@3171jmpoor]

Uncle had a JD 4020, we were a small dairy and I loved that tractor, good for everything

[@barrysimmons8023]

I agree with the 8th wonder, I'm a farm mechanic who also has the bolt curse.

[@kevinmeyer3884]

It definitely is a truth. Sometimes you spend more time looking for the bolt/nut than the whole original repair took LOL!

[@GemCityHippie]

yup. universal law of mechanics right there really. doesn't matter if you're working on a lawnmower engine or giant industrial machinery. Nuts and bolts fall places and those places are almost always a pain and a half to get to.

[@m.j.l.abulle9107]

That 4840 is mint , it's great you are the owners and no reason why it won't be a good unit in another 20 years . Those older ones can be maintained indefinitely it seems . Love the way they start with a real "snort " & then come back to an idle !

[@jdshear01]

I think the 'fleet maintenance' would be my favorite part of being a farmer...I guess that wouldn't make me a farmer at all? Eh...I like watching stuff grow too, but I like the idea of working in a nice garage instead of in the middle of a field. Been binge watching your videos...love your sense of humor and cleverness! Highly watchable content!