Craftsman GT6000 Modifications, And Future Plans

Erik from Farpoint Farm, goes over some of his new tractors recent upgrades, as well as some plans for the future.

[@stephenowen1644]

Merry Christmas!

[@nayingmoua3633]

Can you post a video on how to install a solenoid on that tractor.

[@nickelbraun5360]

I wish I had a sleeve hitch like that for mine. I think it’s cool how it hooks into the deck lift.

[@godssoulja5062]

How did you adjust the break???

[@thevacuumtubejunky9774]

Wow $40.00 initial investment for a utilitarian farm machine is a steal, looks like a twin cylinder too, good job Erik, certainly beats pushing a wheel barrow around all day that would cost twice as much. Thanks for sharing!.

[@FarpointFarms]

This is certainly one of my better investments. It's a beast and really cuts down on my "shovel time".

[@thevacuumtubejunky9774]

@@FarpointFarms: Thanks for the reply Erik. I hope you are well. Kind regards, Eric Dee.

[@tkskagen]

Still have/using this? Such a WORKHORSE! And parts are readily available! Much LOVE to Farpoint Farms for your vidios!😻 Take care, 🤓 -Thomas Skagen Western Washington State

[@barryhunt5357]

Those are great tractors , I worked many years at a New Holland /John Deere dealer , the Craftsmans even now are as good and some a lot better than the Deere products made now .

[@FooDerr]

How's it doing in 2023?

[@FarpointFarms]

Still working away down the road from me. I sold it 2 years back to a friend and he uses it for his small farm.

[@FooDerr]

@@FarpointFarms awesome!

[@stephenowen1644]

Thanks for the videos! I've been watching all of your garden tractor videos, great work, thanks. I would like to ask your opinion. I'm about to buy a used GT, a 93 craftsman gt6000 or an 85 John Deere 212. Which, in your opinion would be the tougher, more capable machine? Both are in about the same used/fair condition. I plan to do some grading, plowing, etc. I live on 16 acres, garden, heat with wood, and I'm a good mechanic. Thanks for any input you may offer.

[@jerry465]

where did you pick up the tires from?

[@homesteadspirit9209]

i followed your example and got a 1994 White GT-185 to use as my new Mower but ended up deciding it is better suited for the garden and my John Deere X500 will be my new mower lol

[@FarpointFarms]

I'm loving my setup so far, Hope yours works just as good!

[@homesteadspirit9209]

it is this far! the engine runs smooth and the tractor cuts nice. now the john deere is just the farm tractor

[@scottdraper2796]

Product links would be nice;)

[@johngibson3594]

That things looking mean any pulley mods?

[@FarpointFarms]

No no speed mods, the Hi/Lo trans seems to fit my needs at the speeds it works at. This is a working tractor, so top speed is less of a concern than pulling power.

[@Jeretp61]

Been buying from Sears as well, and the taxes they put on you along with the shipping cost make a man wonder WTF!!

[@paradoxdea]

Did you say ag tires? Us that short for agricultural tires? Just wondering.

[@FarpointFarms]

Yes. Ag, Lug, Chevron are all words used to describe Agricultural tires on these things. 99% of these come with "Turf tires" That sport a almost street tread. They work great on flat dry grass, and terrible on just about all other surfaces. Its an expensive upgrade, but in my opinion totally worth it if you intend to use your tractor for things other than mowing.

[@jhitt79]

Farpoint Farms "bar tires" is another term for the ag. tires.

[@brittanycable5387]

Hey where did you get those wheel weights at? Did you pay $80 a piece or $80 for the set?

[@FarpointFarms]

$80 for the set brand new at Sears. Keep an eye on the sales as they come up this time of year for that price.

[@brittanycable5387]

@@FarpointFarms oh sweet thanks

[@jhitt79]

That's $40 well spent!

[@homesteadspirit9209]

may i ask what part of the country you are in?

[@FarpointFarms]

I'm in the mountains of North Carolina. I live at about 3800 feet, So even though NC is usually a pretty hot place, My area is more like northern PA in the climate department. Cold, and usually very snowy winters, mild rainy summers. How about you?

[@homesteadspirit9209]

im in south PA right near the Mason Dixon Line actually. our summers are super hot and our winters are freaking cold. you just always talk about the conditions and i feel like they are very much like mine

[@fracturedhearts3734]

Man I would bet that's a 5000 not a 6000. But to tell the truth I can 't tell much difference 5's and 6s of the year range.

[@FarpointFarms]

The Stickers on the hood and front say "Craftsman II GT6000" so I have to imagine its a 6000 unless someone put new stickers on it early in life.

[@fracturedhearts3734]

Well maybe my two older ones are the 6000's? But any who I got a 91,99 and a 2003 the 03 is a GT5000 and as far as I can tell they are the same tractor .