Ultimate Garden Tractor Upgrade? It's The Johnny Bucket JR!

I picked this up on a older Garden tractor a few months back and have been VERY happy with it. This is a lot like the Craftsman Tractor Scoop, but it has some upgrades that really set it apart. First, it's built with a heavier gauge of steel. Next, several options are available for it to make it more useful on your homestead, and lastly... It's 100% electric in operation. No bulky handles and levers to work with. This thing uses two fact acting actuators to lift and dump the bucket.
I own a Kubota BX series tractor and some may wonder why I still spend so much time working with my Garden Tractor and this type of attachment.
The reason is that a Garden tractor is just better for certain tasks than a SCUT. The smaller overall size and lighter weight makes it better suited for garden work.
I'll make a part 2 of this video and show how great this thing is at moving soil and rock, but it may be a while since that part of this season is already over.
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[@ngzcaz]

This should be the standard for videos of this type. Clear, concise, to the point with enough background to figure out if it's a good idea for you.. Bravo..

[@Glenn_123]

Loved the video Eric!! Been waiting for this one. Love the Johnny products line of equipment. They seem to make good quality stuff. Thanks for posting. Take care!

[@OneNewMan]

So much fun watching your videos Eric. I was just talking to my wife about that bucket for our JD500, I';m not quite ready for it but I can live through you watching your upgrade!

[@tkskagen]

Loving that HUSQVARNA! I would suggest drilling/bolting the Center of the Ripper Attatchment to prevent Warping/Bending! Add adding a Couple Rear "Saddlebag Weights" for traction. I'm in the Process of converting my CRAFTSMAN Front Scoop to Electric, as the Johnny Scoop is out of my price range for my SEARS FF20! Take care & Garden On, 🤓 -Thomas Port Orchard, Washington

[@meagenb4968]

I think you, albeit happily, have ventured into, "Hi, my name is Erik, and I have a mower modification problem" LOL!!! Venture on, my friend, I thoroughly enjoy the videos! Stay safe and well!

[@davidmoran4471]

Best of luck with it Eric.

[@buildingalegacypa]

Thanks for the video. Love the tooth bar on it! Nice upgrade to a garden tractor.

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks 👍

[@MikeOrazzi]

That looks useful.

[@ArcsandSparks315]

Pretty sweet ride!

[@wildwoodtop]

super badass son 🤟

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks!

[@hookyjo72]

That setup would be great also for moving Snow ❄️ here in Indiana when they close the driveway with the Snow plows

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

You can definitely move some stuff with that , nice setup . You may have to end up welding a counter weight holder to the rear !! To keep the rear wheels on the ground under a heavy load

[@quantumphaser]

Absolutely Awesome!

[@FarpointFarms]

Thank you kindly!

[@ericdee6802]

Looks like a great piece of machinery, heck with a couple of pieces of angle iron tacked on the inside of the bucket, a small length of porcelain coated grate, it can double as a Bbq grill for a hot lunch on the go!..... Seriously, I envisioned a BBQ grill when you showed us the front of the bucket. Let's call Johnny products and strick up a deal with us.👍

[@mikejoned7148]

Thank you . I was planning on doing the same thing to my lawn tractor . Having the same one maybe a little newer . THe content showed some key things that when i go to build mine I don't end up making stupid mistakes . Myself being a welder and have very low cost to use a CNC machine It's going to be a few brackets I am hoping that I can get enough down pressure so I can dig into the ground a little bit . AFTer this is done I am going to really finish it off with a digger in the back. JOY sticks stabilizer legs going to have to go small hydro on this so i can get at least 3 ft in the ground nothing to crazy. thanks for the content helped a bunch

[@FarpointFarms]

I am glad that the video could help you.

[@hillbillyhorticultureselki7899]

Nice ride

[@barryhunt5357]

I love mine Eric , its on an old grey Craftsman like your old GT6000 , I would love to have the Husky with diff lock .

[@beckettrowan4149]

I would love to see a video of your reinforcements for the front and rear. Was this a welding or bolting thing you did? Have the same tractor so I’m looking forward to seeing if this works out.

[@zigsrig]

Good video, but I'd really like to see it in action.

[@FarpointFarms]

I am sure I can have a project to film.

[@gittyupalice96]

That's a neat little scoop. Would defiantly make moving horse manure around a lot easier, vs loading the garden cart and driving to the location getting off to dump the trailer getting back on to pull forward, getting back off to close the trailer, then getting back on to drive back and get more lol. As far as the frame issue with those Husqvarna tractors, that's really no big deal guys, even a junky harbor fraud welder is good enough to weld some 3/16" plate to those frame rails, could even do some cross members as well. Should be a fun little project, I happen to have an industrial grade garden tractor from the 1960's with essentially a 1 ton truck frame underneath it full 3/16" C-channel, with a full cast iron front and rear end with a ring and pinion out of a v8 dodge dart. So I have that for the heavy duty tasks, and don't need to modify my modern Husky as all it does is mow grass. BUT looking at it, should be an easy project as long as you keep the factory bolt hole locations, and don't block any belts or levers. Oh and disconnect the battery lol. Learned that one the hard way as a kid, burnt out my voltage regulator and had to buy a new alternator because I welded with the battery hooked up.

[@saitekina_og9271]

great videos I have been watching lots of your videos since I got the Husqvarna TS 348XD would love to see the reinforcement that you are going to be adding.

[@lukeworkman8222]

I have an idea to fix the frame problems! Buy an old Cub Cadet like a 149 or 169, they have hydraulic lift and are very cool tractors!

[@bullithedjames937]

Johnny products going to have to remember that

[@ryanbrown982]

Glad you mentioned the frame issues. I was looking at that model of husqvarna, but I'm leaning heavily toward a Cub Cadet XT2 instead specifically because of that frame issue.

[@nou755]

After owning a Husqvarna GT52xlsi for 5 years, I heavily suggest trying the Cub Cadet. Just now learning of the weak frame and just at 200 hours the v twin briggs on it is already causing problems. I've taken great maintence of it too, although I use it on a rough 5 acre property. Ive been upset with this thing so much over the years for many reasons. Really wish I went with cub cadet.

[@SweetLou0523]

@@nou755 if its a v twin briggs, its guaranteed to overheat and fail eventually. They are designed to grab grass and dust and pack it around the cylinder heads, which then cook and let the exhaust valve sleeve walk out. Ask me how I know this lol If the kubota GS series wasn't 33% more than an XT3, I'd be all over that purely for the liquid cooled (and diesel) engine.

[@Malinois_Whisper]

@@SweetLou0523 your comment here got me to check specs on the JD x590 I’m looking at. Looks like it’s v-twin air cooled. But I live in upstate NY where the heaviest thing I’ll be doing with it is pushing periodic driveway snow 6-8”. Maybe light excavation work here and there. But I do see the 7 series is v-twin liquid cooled. I know jack about about engines so curious what your thought is on liquid cooling for cold weather areas...although last summer was fairly toasty here but no more than high 80’s?

[@jackcolt6875]

Great video. Thank you. Have you had any issues with the frame on the TS354 and the Johnny Bucket Jr. attachment? Did you end up reinforcing it? I'm thinking of using the Johnny Bucket Jr. snow plow attachment on my TS348...

[@chriskaring1200]

Love the video that you put out! Just got a Johnny bucket myself and looking forward to using it. I have one question, I'm having trouble finding the wheel weights for the larger size rims, do you happen to know where I can get a pair or a part number?

[@FarpointFarms]

Amazon still sells them, they are sold each and you will need 2. The ones I got were from Sears long ago.

[@skeller0160]

Hey Eric, thank for the videos. I am definitely interested in a setup like this, as a sub compact tractor is not in the budget. Since you do some fabrication, have you thought of using an old hot water tank to make a plow or grader? Wondering if it's possible, as I have one available to cut up and use. Would make a great DIY video.

[@Tom-ej8bb]

Made in AMERICA!! 👍👍

[@davidg4081]

Looks like a good attachment.When I remember your email address I'll send some pictures if mine.

[@EricJemAndes]

Could you tell me how long (total length) your tractor is with the Johnny bucket jr installed? Thanks for the video! It’s just the info I needed.

[@Malinois_Whisper]

Eric, we’re enjoying your vids this rainy morning here in Upstate. I’m leaning toward a JD x590 because the 4wd models are a bit out of my budget...for something I’m using mostly to cut grass. But I do have some pros coming to do excavation work and so I could use a Johnny jr or little green monster type loader to help out. I like the thought that the GM lifts at least wheel barrel ht. Do you think the lift (200lbs) is too much on these heavy duty lawn mowers? Wish Carlos at GM would send you one to review.

[@artsoa59]

Love it works great ,but I would like to know about the rear tires I have poor traction with the lawn tire

[@FarpointFarms]

They are ag tires and I have chains on them. Most come with turf saver tires- great for not messing up your grass, but horrible for traction

[@benkrise4489]

What attachments can you run with the sleeve hitch?

[@william38022]

I’ve been wanting to get one for my old John Deere 212 not sure yet they look nice however they don’t go up very high and they’re very expensive

[@FarpointFarms]

They are not cheap, but compared to a sub compact utility tractor with a loader, they are a great deal. The height issue only matters if you wanted to fill a dump cart, and then I've seen folks make temporary ramps for use with them. I like mine, it's great for our little farm.

[@Maine307]

International Man code demands to rev all engines at the highest RPM as possible and to create more power at all times with any engine! Batteries??? never ! ... but for us guys that get over 12+ inches of snow in one dump.. lets see your snow removal ideas and videos !!! V=Plow for ur tractor??? or ATV? Install Set up ?? I been wanting to install a snow blower on my Husq Lawn Tractor for a while now.. just never saw a good review for it!

[@cedrickhopkins8722]

Nice setup, where can I find one like that?

[@JasonRobinsonidaho]

Can the bucket and this riding mower be used for digging / scraping a foot of topsoil? I have horrid rocky soil where I want a garden and I'm trying to figure out how, with out killing my back, to dig up a dozen cubic yards of dirt and transport them to a sifter

[@FarpointFarms]

some say that the frames are not the toughest, I am sure that you can but it might cause some unwanted damage. That being said I have done some crazy things with this.

[@somuchinfo]

what kind of wheels and tires are those and where can I get some? ( smile ) I am going to avoid buying a subcompact tractor and do to my husq what you have done to yours

[@ArchTRArchitects]

where do you buy this from? i didnt see the link below

[@Vr6.christos]

Hey Eric do you know if that would work on a John Deer E130? I’d use the heck out of it

[@BobSmith-qi5di]

As far as I know johny buckets only are made for garden tractors the e130 just is not designed to handle alot. If you look at the differences garden tractors have a heavier frame and transmission and also weigh alot more the e130 weighs in at 450lbs I belive. I have a old school JD 214 it weighs in empty at 660LBS then you add the rear wheel weights suitcase weights and the bucket it will weigh about 800LBS. I can normally pickup the front of a smaller riding mower such as my S240 but I cant even lift or move my 214 it is so heavy. I would highly recommend getting a older JD garden tractor. If you use the bucket on a e130 it will eventually burn up the tranny and even possibly bend the frame which I have seen. My JD 214 also has a hydraulic lift option which really helps.

[@ordie2011]

Do you have a pn or link for the ripper. Bar

[@sid540]

Is this a diesel tractor with shaft train or runs with the belt ?

[@FarpointFarms]

No, it's a gas v twin. Belt drive. To move up to what you are talking about you are looking a something like my kubota BX series tractor.

[@sjhotz]

Just got a Craftsman GT6000. Wish I could afford this, simply too rich for my blood, and the Craftsman 24847 manuel bucket appears to be unobtainium.

[@FarpointFarms]

Keep a lookout on Craigslist and Facebook marketplace. There are deals to be had if you are patient and willing to drive. I drove 2.5 hours one way to get a deal on a tiller.

[@joshbeekman5474]

What model Husqvarna is that

[@dand3975]

Which will break first the frame or the transaxle,. My money is on the transaxle.

[@FarpointFarms]

Well 2 years and 100 hours later, nothing has broken yet!

[@hotrodpawns]

I fabricated my own with electric actuators for well under $500.00

[@FarpointFarms]

Cool!

[@mslovinmydaughter]

Can u use it for snow plowing

[@FarpointFarms]

lighter snow yes, they do make a plow that I will be making a video of once we get snow. Here that could be in as few as 8 weeks- ugh...

[@controllerplayer475]

Can you send the link for this product? Thanks

[@controllerplayer475]

And all attachments actuators

[@TheJohnnyBoyShow]

Hey Eric, been watching your videos for a few years now, i also live in NC, if you decide to sell the manual dump loader please let me know, i have a 1994 gt6000 like the one you sold. really needing to equip mine with a scoop! love the videos man thanks and god bless!

[@DonnieDarko727]

PF engineering. Check it out!

[@mrserious55]

fork attachment for that would be nice...

[@FarpointFarms]

I am not 100% positive, but I think they do offer those as an attachment. I'll have to check tomorrow.

[@Malinois_Whisper]

@@FarpointFarms Johnny’s webpage shows two square end posts that connect at the shovel front corners. Basically to hold small branches etc. not so much a pallet type function

[@user-pg4ko2gk1k]

انها ممتازه كيف لي أن احصل عليها

[@FarpointFarms]

Follow the link in the description or Google johnny products. Great people!

[@frios011]

HAHAHA!

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks, I think