DISASTER DAY!

The Call that nobody wants!
Dads Poor JCB Fastrac catches fire at the side of the road!
#jcb #agriculture #fire #disaster

[@MrHewes]

Remember to watch to the end for a will it start?

[@fenman1954]

The wife stood watching it with me said never going to try starting that ,my reply of course they will.

[@nriqueog]

Now why would ANYONE want just a "Normal" day? That would be boring... That engine still has some life in it, a definite KEEPER. Now how about an interview with Mr. Mr. Hewes on how it all happened. ;)

[@giggitygiggitygoofg6069]

It can go in the line for a rebuild though it's gonna need more than a bit of paint

[@31thomp]

Just been on fire and started up easier than an L60 engine

[@markybaby55]

That things makin' oil..! 😂

[@ekspatriat]

I know it's a bad day but the logistics of the clean-up and recovery was great. You had all the kit necessary. The Foden needs a reward.

[@bobuncle8704]

Without a doubt one of the best will it start episodes I’ve seen. Too bad it had to start with the loss of a good tractor.

[@philhawley1219]

A Fastrac is a good tractor? Best thing to do is burn the bugger and get the insurance. A respray for the trailer and some new pipes and as always the Foden does it's stuff. Fair play though, who would believe it started at the end!

[@JamesChurchill]

But a good tractor would be one that isn't on fire...

[@farming4g]

Surprised it didn't to just start running away after a few restarts! Would have been the icing on the cake for a sendoff.

[@StewpidSixtynine]

he did say that thing was on fire many times if im not mistaken. so much for a "good tractor" if thats true then it's pretty dumb to keep that fire hazard around, just waiting for something bad to happen

[@Fantastika]

better than the rubbish they sell these days@@philhawley1219

[@alanbeckett4]

Props to Leics Fire & Rescue, glad everyone is safe.

[@LostCauseRT]

Holy shit that rush through the smoke was straight out of a movie.

[@portal2system817]

bloody scary 🤣

[@LostCauseRT]

@@portal2system817 thought he was gonna head on a car or something

[@tomsmith6741]

I shit it watching that!😅

[@anthonydefreitas6006]

Reminded me of blackhawke down

[@slacko1971]

@@navaraboy3000 Seems he knew it was clear on the other side as his passenger was talking to the driver of the JCB at the time so not dangerous at all.

[@ashleywebster2659]

Glad to see your Dad is OK - that's the main thing. Machinery can be replaced, people can't... But also the best 'Will it start...?' episode ever!

[@trisrush9155]

The JCB Loadall that identifies as a Foden, a manitou that identifies as a fire appliance, and a fast trac that identifies as a bonfire… Confused bunch of vehicles! Good to hear everyone was ok, and awesome to see Ted on the scene!

[@zeberdee1972]

I think they almost reached 80 mph and very nearly travelled back in time . Sadly the Limiter kicked in and self destructed the Fast trac .

[@DaveDave65]

Relieved that nobody was hurt. In fairness, the fire was so well established by the time you got there, that firing a few BCF's at it would barely make a dent, especially in wind that strong. Well done to the firefighters for getting there as fast as they did. TOP job on the recovery & as for the "Will is start?", well we wouldn't expect anything less. End a crappy day on a high. Well done all.

[@johnnunn8688]

BFCs?

[@maxbowen6482]

Yeh that was a bit of wishful thinking

[@fraserfulton.1432]

​@@johnnunn8688 Bromo Chlorodi Fluoromethane , the old green Army extinguishers that would kill you if set off in confined space you were in 😅😅

[@johnnunn8688]

@@fraserfulton.1432 I know that, I saw only water/gas and powder.

[@fraserfulton.1432]

@@johnnunn8688 Apologies saw the question mark so answered the question .

[@hughvane]

Hats off to you English guys and your sterling sense of humour in that situation - "I reckon we ought to do a 'will it start' after this .... " - it's what got your grandparents through WWII. Cheers from rural NZ.

[@AlphaNerd132]

this has to be the most british video ever. even the fire department are just laughing and cracking jokes as they go about

[@carlwilson1772]

It's how we roll.

[@kerrydagge4397]

May have been a year ago but glad your dad is okay. I love Jack - swearing and opening the door while you are skidding to a halt. He is a brilliant friend!!!

[@marksaddler]

Glad everyone is ok, nice that you were able to do the recovery yourself too

[@tste6759]

Don't waste you extinguishers once the tires are lit it's over.

[@leclerc3915]

Driving thru the smoke like that was ridiculously dangerous XD

[@sebbrady8927]

The road was shut the other side, we were talking to people the other side of it whilst we were coming down

[@leclerc3915]

@@sebbrady8927 Alright fair enough

[@Xantec]

but epic handbrakie after coming through

[@dynamo1796]

So dangerous - but he’s under a bit of stress and people don’t think responsibly when under stress

[@Gibbo919]

Glad your dads okay! Equipment can always be replaced. Also glad that Ted is in this one as he's obviously the best

[@Laz_Arus]

This has to be the most epic "Will it start?" video ever posted on KZbin! Unbelievable resilience. You'll have to name the tractor Lazarus if you decide to restore it.

[@TVtwarn]

Glad your dads alright ❤ well done everyone involved . You lads sprung into action

[@walkingwithgiants1]

You are a great bunch of lads, you look out for each other, funny and real, brilliant!

[@Kitchevo]

Why do I have a feeling that we’re about to see a Chieftain with a PTO shaft and towing hitch 😂

[@134StormShadow]

😂😂😂😂👍

[@ginger_grizzly]

I’ll bet Ukrainian farmers already have a conversion kit on the market... 😊

[@karaali1466]

]l9

[@TheGov1967]

Very interesting and well presented video of how things can so quickly go wrong but then how things can be put right with the combination of skilled men & machinery 👍Well done to everyone involved, sadly the loss of a tractor but more importantly no one got hurt or burned. This might make people appreciate the hard work of Farming & the Farmers themselves and not forgetting our emergency services. Thank you Gent's. 👍👍👍

[@1chish]

Glad a sad event turned out OK for everyone and people saw the funnier side of it all. But damn guys you had the right equipment handy. That engine is a keeper .....

[@Piglife101]

Once the tyres are alight you’ll struggle to put it out. Heartbreaking mate

[@Hellsong89]

That is what you get from vehicles made from wire and plastic. Proper old steel construction would not torch except few wires, casual adjustment wood block and loads of grease well as oil that has covered it over the years. Least its nice to see it didnt have anything bullshit that prevents engine turning, just needs mechanical injection pump and few bits to get it running if nothing else as generators engine. For anyone that had this happen, remove the injectors ASAP and pour some automatic trans oil inside the cylinders and valves to protect them from corrosion. This way it wont be rusted shut by the time you start looking if you should rescue it, same thing if its flooded, fill with diesel to bring everything you can. Outside can be sandblasted but the inside will corrode when exposed to air after water. Engines are not cheap so might as well, specially if its mechanical injector pump diesel, you just need power for starter to get it running.

[@chrischeltenham]

I recently discovered your channel and have been binge-watching the old videos and finally got to this one which was a shocker. Thankfully everyone was safe and uninjured. Crazy that you got it running in the end 😲

[@looneyirish007]

It was fairly engulfed when you arrived with the wind making it worse, those extinguishers were pointless at that point. It's hard to watch an asset melt in front of you. The main thing is that your dad wasn't harmed. Machines can be replaced, family can't. Here's a sub. 😊

[@MatSpeedle]

Glad everyone was ok, great work on the recovery chaps. Handy when you've got all the gear :D

[@richardhasler6718]

What a slick motor, Greenpeace has left the chatroom.

[@fredmargerum1486]

Joe the Most important thing is Dad's safe. Very sad loosing a good tractor though. Hats off to your friends and neighbours ?, rallying around to help. With telehandlers and tractors Firebrigade did their best for you. That Fodens worth it's weight in gold to you. Definitely didn't expect the ending though😂😂

[@roblonsdale8927]

Can,t believe that crane on foden lifted it with ease at such a long reach

[@ehjones]

"you can't park there"

[@memelord6201]

next video: eiving my dad a new tractor you wont belive how similar it looks to a cheiftan

[@ianwestmoreland5950]

A sad day for the Fastrac, but WOW! those recovery guys were on the ball! 😁👍👏😁

[@stuartlew1229]

what i am watching is inspiring ... yes its gone tits up ,,, but after the fire no fooking about lets get this sorted and you guys have done it... i bow down to you with what you have done in a bad situation

[@bmortlock1956]

That's always a hard pill to swallow. I worked on a farm when I was in school. I had a Combine catch fire during a corn harvest one fall, it was a TOTAL LOSS & set the field on fire, too.😢

[@rosiehawtrey]

Which is why you always drove them with the door open, because the dust could build up and just a hot bearing or even sometimes the sun would set it off. But the number of people I see doing stuff without masks even these days...

[@markybaby55]

That was nuts!! Saving grace was that it went up away from people and property. Imagine the carnage had it been on the farm.. Fair play for getting it all cleared away yourselves with your own kit! 👍👍

[@oystercrackerofcapecod2934]

That really sucks. I've had this happen to me. Not a whole lot you can do. Glad you all are ok.

[@briscoeparanormal7178]

Terribly sorry mates, hate to see someone loose equipment due to fire. Thank god everyone wasn’t harmed. Of course a big Thanks to the Leicestershire Fire Department, what would we do without our firemen.

[@ermannocastellan8568]

No matter what, a Farmer (yes, with capital letter on purpose) always cleans up it's own mess. Respect!

[@MartsGarage]

What a nightmare! Impressed by the lifting and moving operation and blown away by the fact that it started! All the best, Mart in Solihull.

[@SH-vb5ph]

Glad all were safe. I saw the smoke last week, and one of the Wigston fire crews coming back in afterwards. Anyone reading this: don’t even try to put a vehicle fire out with an extinguisher. Even a big 6kgs one only lasts seconds. Just get everyone out / away and keep upwind of the smoke so as not to inhale toxins.

[@zeberdee1972]

%100 agree

[@petedepledge3359]

Absolutely gutting mate. Glad that everyone is ok though. That is the most important thing. Bit of baler twine round that pressure fitting will sort the oil leak out and she's better than new

[@eedesign878]

Great to see Scania firetrucks. Greetings from Finland!

[@Sledgie555]

Two videos in one !!!! You're amazing ! Bummer about the JCB, hope it was insured

[@jeeptk]

Great to hear everyone is safe . From the USA

[@keitht3055]

At least you got the engine running, a bit of T-cut and the bodywork will be fine! 😆. Let's face it, the main thing is that your dad is ok👍.

[@chrisfarr9494]

In NZ fires on tractors etc , are usually , caused by birds building nests in the engine bay , and the guy not noticing it , and start up .

[@tellyjoossens4186]

Good example for proving, in most vehicles on fire, a fire extinguisher is not going to do a lot. It's better to run for safety and call emergency services. Cool to see that it started again after the fire.

[@nickbates7645]

Definitely worth getting some big foam extinguishers. Those little CO2 ones are great on small electrical fires, but crap on anything with any real heat to it. You weren't putting it out though by the time it'd got going. The fire brigade took a while with a lot of water!

[@12G_Pyro]

Would love to see you bring that fasttrack back to life !

[@MrHewes]

Watch till the end

[@mikebridge.679]

Only a farmer could get the old girl running, great recovery and clean up guys. Big respect.

[@sharonshields1482]

After that fire, I really didn't think you could get to start so fast. I am glad everyone's o.k. Take care.

[@WaceyJay]

That sucks man.. glad everyone is ok... sending positive vibes from Canada... also have you ever done a video regarding your farm.. Im interesting in seeing that

[@TheNapalmFTW]

Jeez the way you drove through that smoke scared the shit out of me

[@aandykf]

Extremely reckless!

[@worgaron13]

Your videos are brilliant. I can't lie they've been a great help, I've just started a job I'm 100% under qualified for and yet using your videos I've developed an understanding of enough brake cleaner and determination you can start any vehicle from a Peugeot 207 to a tank. 😂

[@nexus.shadow]

wow, talk about a community coming together to help.. and that startup...lengendary

[@charliecarr8781]

Definitely should do a restoration series on it. Glad everyone is ok. Great work

[@deezelfairy]

Errrr no, that fastracs done. Few salvageable parts but other than that I predict it's future is patio furniture.

[@thomaskirkland8391]

Real shame about the loss of the Fastrac, but was great to see the Foden at work earning its keep.

[@AdamFPV]

This was a great episode!!! I can't believe you tried to get it started again pmsl 😮😮😅😅and it's good to see nobody got hurt!! Great video lads keep it up. 👍👍👍👍

[@mostlyinterested1016]

Great clean-up job, guys.

[@_scooter98_92]

Brilliant episode lads, little bit of elbow grease and that engine'll turn up nicely haha The return of the mega moustache!

[@WilliamStevens007]

No way in a million years would you have thought that would start.

[@MrJudgejeffrey]

Bloody brilliant as usual, can't believe it started after all that.😮

[@qwertyu2387]

Losing pieces of equipment is never a good thing, but seeing you having a good laugh while fire was still raging, telling me that money spent on insurance was money well spent. The "will it start" chapter was both astonishing and funny like cherry on the top of the icing.

[@theVoyage]

Seeing how the fire affected different components was quite fascinating, my favorite was how, with the hood, the resin burnt out of the fiberglass, and left the glass behind. You could probably reuse that glass in something else.

[@wakybee]

insane, i love how you where holding the burnt up thing and he still was committed that he had removed it

[@chrisbromley1066]

That’s awesome can’t believe you got it running ! It’d make a good rat rod tractor 🚜 now ! Shame though and at least nobody was hurt 👍

[@notsocuteonion]

Love your videos. Keep up the good work

[@woody5109]

The wife and I road bicycles through the Cotswold last summer, can’t believe how narrow your golf cart trails are…I mean main roads 😂. Absolutely beautiful countryside with wonderful pubs, dogs and people, cheers from Canada.

[@glennahoopes2895]

I'm not saying this because of this incident, but with all the engines and other things you work on you guys should invest and completely restore a working military fire truck to keep on hand!

[@Ballentyne817]

Honestly, you do want green goddess there horrendous to drive, I remember back in early 2002/3 with the firefighter strike, I had just got back from my first tour of Afghanistan and drafted in to drive them bitches up north, every time I went around the corner it almost rolled because the baffles inside, if they were even present, did a shit job. Great crack being a part-time fireman It was a good laugh for a couple weeks but then got sent to illegally invade Iraq so the fun was over.

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

Mr Hewes, I thought you had a couple of fire engines of your own!. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@philbailey496]

Dam. Painful loosing such a machine. Glad no one got hurt. Dont think Lord Muck can beat that start up.

[@pauledwards9493]

I know its a bit late lads but there is a fire extinguisher company called FireXO and their one extinguisher can put out all types of fires. Also their largest one can put out a car fire when its fully engulfed. Something to consider as you're rural.

[@johndrew3202]

I look forward to your restoration of this tractor, it runs so why not? Really glad that your dad escaped without any damage, life is the main treasure at these times. Well done in your quick attempt to quell it, but it was too far gone.

[@NicoSmets]

0:18 The way you drove through that wall of smoke really made me flinch.

[@lancecluster]

Great video, a little weird to press the "like" button for a video where something gets destroyed. Sad day. Amazing the good attitude everyone has about this.

[@stephenshone1955]

Glad your dad was ok tractors can be replaced. Sounded quite well when it started all things considered

[@iamthefatstig]

I bet the man from the Mutual hated that! Great to see our local Fire teams sort it out quickly.

[@grachtschrap]

what a bummer! but eh look at it from the positive side, great content and views!

[@jeffdayman8183]

Had that boiled wrench stew at 9:00 ish myself. Not too tasty. Congrats on the successful start. Was already warm, anyway... Throw a couple of tampons in the oil leak points, some used tires at the corners, a shop coat over the valve cover revised air cooling aperture, and you'll be plowing next week! (Glad your Dad didn't get hurt - could have been a lot worse)

[@garytompkins2116]

@3:12 that tractors been on fire more times than i've had hot dinner's.... classic 😂 👍

[@joegilly1523]

I had a car fire 30 years ago,I didint have fire insurance back then . I do now. Sorry for your loss . It took 20 minutes for the fire department to get to my car. The trailed hitch was the only thing left . They took it to the scrap yard.

[@huffy737]

Iv never clicked on a video so fast. Glad everyone is okay. Too bad those extra extinguishers weren’t any major help, too far gone. Unfortunate this fire finally claimed the tractor but made good video content. Edit: if it’s leaking oil, it’s got oil.

[@PigParts]

So glad everyone is ok and, like the way you turned adversity into an adventure. Stay well

[@sampointau]

I was actually waiting for the other JCB fast unit towing the flatbed recovery trailer to go up as well!😂

[@1701enter]

The best "will it start" I have ever seen...

[@masseyman265]

Cant beleve it wasn't seized and sorry about the loss of the fastrac

[@KKev]

As a fire fighter i wold not drive trough the smoke. The fire extinguishers might help a bit but the tires they cant really put out they are a pain to put out with a fire engine. And as a person that this might happen to i wold do the same as you did. My condolences for the loss of a nice tractor and i sure hope nobody was injured.

[@fhlostonparaphrase]

That's some cowboy antics racing through the fire to attempt putting *that* fire out with some small extinguishers!

[@michaelbarclay9749]

love the fun u have !!

[@BioFarmerJo]

WOW! I remember when our JCB cought on fire. I think was same model lol

[@darknut9696]

A nice piece of modern art that is. i call it "fuck me, it still works" Glad all are safe!!

[@davidcole5842]

glad no one hurt and you still have a laugh :)

[@liamhowarth8354]

It's always a bad day equipment goes up in flames , but I wouldn't be surprised if the next purchase is a old Scania or ex military fire engine, especially with how much you guys love fire

[@MaraDaCoriovallum]

Great content for a klickable video....😁👌

[@PurityVendetta]

Every time i see that Foden I just want one more. That was the only thing that stopped me buying a Centurion and a Stalwart years ago. I couldn't find a recovery vehicle to rescue them if I broke down. Glad your dad was okay. Never liked JCBs myself.

[@IK-wc4od]

Bad luck mate, I've been to dozens of car fires as a volunteer firey and generally once fully involved there's nothing that can be done.

[@matthewmoore5698]

Bet it was the starter motor , good luck guy at least it’s not in the sheds , and no one hurt

[@dominickfagan4050]

Thanks be to god your dad was alright. You saved a fortune with the equipment you have to remove all the damage..The Fodin is brilliant

[@resistireland694]

Love the way Farmers don't fk about when it comes to sorting shit out 👍 Sorry about the loss of your Fastrac.....

[@Juzzy520]

Good job boys!!💪💪🍺👍👍

[@DyfrigGriffiths]

Glad everyone is safe and sound!