Did I just Break Another Tractor? 55hp TYM Batwing Challenge!

[@jayroser9876]

What did they say about the other tractor

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Well...stay tuned!! It wasn't a TYM issue...it was most likely a Josh/Maintenance issue that I didn't know about. Newer more complex tractors have so many nuances that an "old timey" tractor doesn't have. As soon as I get it back I'll do a vid on it! Dealer was super nice and helpful!

[@sailpac]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer My guess is an emissions issue. The 574 only has a DPF (which can be deleted easily) and it is NOT controlled by an ECU. Mechanical fuel injection and one of the only and biggest tractors that is made like this. Very desirable right now with all these ridiculous and problematic emissions standards.

[@kevindavis3841]

Low voltage

[@bobbyfisher6343]

Little Tractor said : Hold my Beer😜

[@markpontes4457]

According to the specs you posted it takes 45 pto HP to run so that's about what that tractor has.

[@williamblassingame9347]

Hey Josh, thanks for the awesome video! I will be purchasing the 574 shuttle cab very soon and knowing it's power exceeds my future projects....I hope, haha. Can't wait for more on this beast!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

email me if you're local...I'm gonna be changing tractors soon

[@stephenhajovsky3971]

Great video! Impressive! Thanks for sharing!

[@joewills2878]

i would like to see you and TYM back together again someday. That's how i found your channel when i was doing all my research on the TYM lineup. I'm a believer in the TYM tractors. I have the TYM T754 and its been a great tractor so far. Love your videos! Have a great day on the farm!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I'm not sure if we'll ever work with them again....I think the ship has sailed. Still great machines, but they've decided to work with other creators. As far as I know I'm the only one that's farming v/s just doing tractor videos...truly farming. Still a great company, but I think our ship has sailed

[@jimsweeney25]

I've owned a TYM 574 for four trouble free years and still amazed by its power.

[@VRM-uu3si]

I've got an older John Deere 2350, but I like to engage and disengage my PTO with the engine at lower RPM to make it easier on the PTO clutch and brake. Maybe 1000-1500 on engage, but definitely bring the tractor to idle or just above for disengage. Mine has a manually operated valve for engaging the PTO, so you can feather it a little when engaging. Most tractors (at least those 40 years old or less) have a PTO brake, so disengaging something like that batwing at high RPM will wear out the PTO brake faster. Let the engine slow it down, then disengage.

[@denniscleveland669]

I like the old school clutch style PTO engagement systems. I like to let things slip into motion, not snap into it.

[@randyglass9595]

Josh, I had a Ford 5000 55hp tractor that pulled a Servis 15 ft batwing. Your Woods batwing is a light duty compared to my Servis. Servis was bought out by Rhino equipment. Most tractors today have so much electronics to help it run. The only thing when cutting tough grass you would need to slow down to cut it.

[@mcgradypilot]

I had a brown tree cutter (think bush hog with 400lb flywheel blade carrier) that I would have to tap the pto on and off a few times to get it spinning at idle. Not fun but it works.

[@russell449]

Hello from Stedman, NC. I bought a TYM T264 last year from Smiths Enterprise they were great to work with. So far no problems. I liked the video keep it up.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Smith Enterprise is awesome!!

[@michaelmcghee4833]

You could make a manifold to run left and right wings out of galvanized pipe fittings. You could run 2 remotes one up and down and one for wings if you only have 1 hose for each cylinder.

[@WandaLohr-xp6xx]

Neat video on the TYM! Enjoyed it!

[@CaptTony107]

LOL! Loved the camera under the deck!

[@user-ji7vr8gj4x]

I have the same tractor and bought an older 15ft batwing. It has pulled it fine even up/down/across pretty steep hills in TN through weeds that were at eye level from inside the cab with the AC running in 95deg heat. I was very impressed. Only issue was that I had to regularly blow out the screens in front of the radiator.

[@tonyprice5364]

Great video Mr. Josh! One thing is perfectly clear you little tractor handled that big batwing mower better than your big tractor. I can say one thing I do agree with you from your other video when your big tractor gave you problems. I have to agree with you I rather deal with a older tractor versus these newer tractors with these electronic features and figures. Too sophisticated for me. But thank you for sharing this video and I'll be in tuned for more videos to come. Have a blessed and fantastic day.

[@ShalomShalom-d5c]

I remember back wen you were having trees removed, now look how beautiful your farm is!

[@tee-steel.0158]

I have found that a yearly calendar for my equipment has been one of the best thing’s for me 👍 hanging up in my shop by my workbench/planing center. Reminder for all my tools/equipment etc. you said you don’t use the little tractor much 🤔 when was the last time you opened the hood? Repairs sometime can be controlled by just cleaning things up. The big tractor looked scary when you opened the hood ❤ I know I am a lot older than you but this saved my wallet once I got my calendar 📅. ❤😊

[@pville5548]

Yeah, maintenance isn't one of JOsh's strong suits, but he will learn when cents becomes dollars.

[@stevejerebic9072]

Good morning Josh. Happy Labor Day. You probably have an issue with the catalytic converter on the defective tractor. It’s clogged. Maybe. Good luck. Glad the 55hp is a decent backup tractor.

[@george.s.8491]

Very cool! Hats off to all you farmers!!

[@davidwittmer8806]

That is one handy little tractor 🚜 loved the drone footage!

[@wesbell419]

That's cool it works. One thing I would watch is hydraulic temp if that is a hydrostatic tractor. Running for long periods of time under a heavy load may heat up the hydro fluid quicker than the machine can cool it. Fun times tho!

[@scottsmith6846]

Hey Josh thank you for the video and now we all know that that tractor can do the job great little tractor woo

[@johnme7049]

Hope you get Big Red back soon Josh. Hope that there is nothing serious wrong with it. All the best brother.

[@toddpacheco4748]

Josh,may things go well for your next field that has to be done ✅ 😮😊❤

[@critical-thought]

I have a 4 year old RK55, basically the same as your TYM but without any of the electronics (my preference by fat). The TYMs are stout little tractors, and punch well above their weight.

[@ProductiveRecreation]

The under shots made me nervous for the camera! Woods power ratings seem pretty conservative. I have a Woods BB60.30 rotary cutter and they rate it for 25hp PTO minimum. I have 23.25hp PTO and it runs it absolutely fine. Just slow down a bit in heavier material.

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

knew it would work as long as you took it slow and and not in heavy grass. been using our finish bat wing for years with the 5205 JD. You might consider finding a used 7 ft brush hog as a back up.

[@TheBartman47]

My antique John Deere 730 by the book is rated 59hp at the PTO, but it actually measured 65hp when tested. Your tractor might actually have more power than what is spec'd.

[@RoderickGMacLeod]

@Stoney Ridge Farmer WOOOOOOO! Little T may only be 55 hp but he's a young 55. I'm wondering if the electronics/engine management system will make the tractor refuse to do something that it really lacks the "Umph" to do or if it will just try it anyway and the only way you know you're overloading it is when it bogs down. Did the temperature stay in the optimum range? Did you notice if it was running hotter than it does with a less beefy implement?

[@denniscleveland669]

I truly believe it’s best to do what you’re doing, because you’re also cutting the immature seed tops off the weeds and they may go dormant and die, before going to seed and choking your edible grasses out.

[@neilkratzer3182]

It will run it just going have to go slower if it gets heavy. Just remember farmers farmed more land with less than 55 hp back in the fifties.

[@duanerosenberger9771]

Great viedo glad the 55hp tractor did the job . I have a dumd guestion about the drone how do you control it while cutting another person helping l am not a drone expert don't laugh to hard😂 the shots where awesome from the drone Happy Labor day to everyone!!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I'm flying it my friend....it's all me

[@duanerosenberger9771]

When your in the tractor?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yes! My brother....that's me doing it all. Takes a special skillset for sure....I started my "model flying" way back about 15 years ago with planes....before drones....back when you really had to think about it. Again...takes a special skillset for sure

[@duanerosenberger9771]

You do have an great skill set those are great viedo shots have a good day

[@roadrunner3563]

Should be no problem running it no-load. I could run it no load with my 30HP 1952 Allis Chalmers CA. The CA has between 90 and 100lb-ft of torque though which is comparable to the TYM 108lb-ft. Older low-RPM tractor engines tended to have higher torque ratings than modern engines of equivalent HP.

[@robbiefarmer9243]

It'll pull it. Your pasture is fairly flat so I don't think it'll have much trouble pulling it.

[@covertoperatah]

​@StoneyRidgeFarmer to minimize wear, raise the deck, engage PTO then lower the deck to the desired height

[@greggibson6914]

Wow that is impressive.

[@stuartsplace100]

U never know until u try ,that 55 yum may surprise u what it can do

[@anthonykeane154]

You should check out summit hydraulics and get some additional remotes for your tractor good work tractors has some good install videos on them as for new windscreen wipers you should check out those silicon ones I hear they last up five to ten years Scotty kilmer has a good video covering them😅🤔😃

[@timcope3115]

Mowed hundreds of acres with a 2350 JD and a woods HD15

[@neilkratzer3182]

It will run it just going have to go slower if it gets heavy. Just remember farmers farmed more land with less than 55 hp back in the fifties. If you cant cut a 6ft cut with 55hp you have some serious problems.

[@kathrynbraun2073]

another silly puppy?-we’re full up over here too 😁😉

[@ralphadams6548]

If you have a float position on one of your valve levers you can put both wings on one outlet. Float will lower both, the other two positions will raise one side or the other. You do have to use gravity to hold the one side while raising the other. I do it all the time.

[@petermavus4131]

As Scotty would say to cap Kirk…”I’m given it all I can”

[@bobmartin9518]

My Opinion is the 55HP should be no issue. I would think if you didn't get inti real tall heavy grass it would be fine,

[@OLCarmel]

" do it my damn way" 😅🔊🎵" tell just what i can kiss " 😅 yes i would 🎉 🔊

[@TheCarhartt1]

That 55 will definitely get it done

[@davidmack8813]

Hey he's a country western star Josh Draper he is, but his tractors are like silver skull rings on his fingers he's got 1 for each day, No worries. 2nd question: Will it pullet? Any young chicken that is stupid enough to run under his tractor, aka a pullet, he gone! In a flash of feathers. Good job sir way to batwing

[@allenentsminger2320]

I mowed 145 acres with a 50 horse John Deere it did very good

[@bobbyfisher6343]

The Little Tractor that Could

[@byronmiller800]

Clearing land , yes u would have issues but clipping pasture shouldn’t strain at all

[@MarkKlontz]

Doing good

[@ShortbusMooner]

Good job! 👍

[@drknockers5716]

May jeuse bless you

[@jerrywalker2699]

I'd say the 55 hp would be fine on the batwing

[@stevesundberg5956]

The website says in specs for the 15.50 in a minimum of 45 hp. I can't see why your 55hp won't work. Great video, I love a proper cut pasture.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks for the info!

[@metalmanbradley]

​@@StoneyRidgeFarmerwhen I am looking at a tractor PTO hp is your magic number. Your tractor has around 44-45 PTO hp. I would definitely consider a 7ft drag brush hog as a backup. Maybe even a Rhino TS 10. TTWT uses one on a 2 and 3 series John Deere

[@poschevy7852]

I have an older branson 4720. Its a piece if junk. Really weak my zero cuts better than it does, literally bogs in the yard. Yesterday i turned up the pump and timing runs better but is still a little weak.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

interesting....not sure what hp your machine is, 55hp in this case is the lowest I'd go with this mower for sure!

[@TheShelton1111]

Morning SRF

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

morning!

[@TreasureFiend]

Good morning Josh!

[@bobbyfisher6343]

Josh your intro song, is the more to it, sounds very patriotic and would love to hear more?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks man....I've been working on an album...but finding the time is tough...and the motivation! lol

[@briangrammer898]

❤❤VIDEO ❤❤another great informational video ❤

[@BryanKerwin-y4i]

Woods lists the minimum HP requirement at 45hp. More than enough.

[@patricksmith3316]

"Limp mowed"? Lol 😊

[@alh9338]

Very nice! It says 40 hp to run so there you go! Looks like you could mow at a good pace as well. Any plans for a 3rd remote?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

no plans for a 3rd remote...maybe a diverter valve but no remote

[@markhicks9545]

That's good that tractor pulls the bat wing but would the old tractors pull it just as well

[@bobbyfisher6343]

Little Red to Big Red( I got your 6 )

[@BillyMorgan-b7l]

I was wondering about other tractor also .

[@BillyMorgan-b7l]

I just purchased same one with 200 hours on it .just wanted to see what I might have to do ? Thanks for info

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I won't spoil the follow up vid....but learn about the DEF filter!!! It's important!!

[@vanessaziobro1118]

I wonder if it’s more efficient as in cost of fuel maintenance and wear and tear

[@thurlowfamilyfarm4628]

From a regeneration perspective; I wonder if it would be better to not mow or clip the pastures .

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Great question....remember, I'm not mowing it down to the "nub" .....this is clipping the tops out of the grass. Homework assignment...look up USDA Green Manure.....there's a form I fill out for my farm number every year...if you simply mow your land it's called "green manure" ....it's good for the land. Remember that photosynthesis is growing grass...once the grass goes into the "bolt" phase it stops producing vigorous growth....we wanna keep it in the vigorous growth stage. Look at my video "The Science of Grass" kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4uoo5t8qK5mitEsi=h1yH13yx0nVTOxgG

[@iantaylor4868]

I work on farm tractors for a living. I can tell you that if you keep engaging the pto at high rpm it's going to twist that little input shaft right into. And its slipping the pto clutches to causing premature wear on them.and that goes for a kubota ,or a John deer in that hp range too.and also with the new tractors that have the regen system on it don't let it idle.i always run engine for about 20 to 30 seconds and then I set it at 1500 to 2000 rpm.that way it won't need to do the crazy regen burn as often. 👍

[@kdegraa]

Yeah there is no benefit engaging the PTO at high RPM. I live in Australia and tractors don’t have anti pollution stuff on them that result in more fuel consumed. What a dumb idea, anti pollution equipment requiring more fuel to operate.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

if engaged the pto at idle speed it would kill the engine with this mower....the rpms were about 1800 I do believe when I engaged.....tough when you're putting something this big behind a little machine

[@matthewtaylor2185]

You'll be just fine with that little tractor until the hill is just a little too steep, and you get pushed where you never intended to go.

[@thomasr.miller5553]

😁👍👍👍

[@d.a.tsun5104]

How old is your dog? The first video I watched from your channel was when you trained 2 young shepherd dogs to follow behind your truck. I can't remember what episode or what year that was. Is this one of those 2 dogs?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Buddy is almost 9 now

[@bugzeek]

What about the ventrac i know it will take a bit longer but you have that option.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

oh...I've got mowers and other tractors....but the batwing is such a time saver...it would take me 5 hours to mow with a 6ft cutter v/s 35 mins here

[@edgambino4619]

Are you going to replant the tree? That you cut off

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

it will grow right back my friend...just nipped the top off....I put a new post in place to mark it...fyi..it's an Osage orange tree that I planted this spring. Tough to get trees growing in the pastures with the cows running through

[@andrewgraeme8429]

What's with all these modern tractors breaking down because the mizzen-welp and grommit sensors are no longer sparking alpha-beam charge centres? And the newer Dear Johns seem to be very prone to electronic failures! My 1976 International Harvester 475 has never broken down or had a day off sick once in all those years. Doesn't anybody make a decent tractor anymore? You know, with a Diesel engine, two or three hydraulic lines and a couple of PTO drives and nothing else! Can't they leave all those gimmicks off? If people want 101 silly things attached, let them pay extra!

[@richardduggar4665]

Contact!

[@HurairahHomestead]

Are you breaking tractors AGAIN?????

[@MrJwh3000]

Sell that EPA tractor when it gets out of the shop.

[@geesss8675]

30 days is total bullspit. . .perhaps you should have them buy it back. The fact it's your primary workhorse there should be some exceptions

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

30 days is pretty normal nowadays my friend....however...they got back with me in 10 days! Very impressive

[@WilliamSmith-kf4jm]

Your cutting wet grass, a no-no.....

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

with a lawn mower...yes...with a batwing...keeps down pollen and dust. I agree with ya though..not Ideal

[@karlrovey]

Sometimes, you have to cut wet grass.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

sometimes....especially when ya make videos and it's so hot in the afternoon that the cameras overheat lol

[@tlack6197]

Maybe 6 foot cutter with a 55hp tractor??? You're overly underestimating the capability/capacity of the tractor unless you buy crappy tractors.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

yep....sorry not sure what "crappy tractor" has to do with it my friend....but a small machine like this isn't something someone would typically run a huge batwing mower with

[@tlack6197]

@@StoneyRidgeFarmer I agree with the batwing being too much for a 'small' tractor. My comment was directed to yours re: capacity of your 55hp rig 'maybe a 6ft cutter'. A 55hp should easily be able to handle a 6ft cutter. I have 2 tractors and easily run my 6ft cutter on my 40hp. Maybe I misunderstood the comment in the video.

[@SuperCatbert]

buy a 30 year old proper tractor.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

this tractor is great my friend.....I have two 30 year old tractors here on the farm and I'd take this one over them any day. I totally enjoy the simplicity of an older tractor, but the comfort of the cab and the lack of bee stings, dust and fumes is pretty great in this cab machine

[@jeremiah-om7zl]

The new stuff is just junk. Period

[@phillipthewise7758]

After seeing how well the 55hp worked on the pastures, would you consider down sizing to a 75hp tractor for a smaller footprint on the land? Great video btw.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

I'm actually considering selling off all the tractors and getting one 75 hp kubota cab machine and one cab kubota skid steer. We shall see..time will tell

[@phillipthewise7758]

@StoneyRidgeFarmer I think that's a smart move. Can't wait to see it unfold. Good luck brother 👍🤘

[@dawn20]

Your just clipping pastures not bush hogging overgrown fields it should handle it 😊