Within days of freshly restoring my yellow John Deere 318, I took it to it's first job to see what kind of problems I might encounter.
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@Flygal512 күн бұрын
I loved the journey. I had a horrible accident in 2010 and ended up in a wheelchair. I used the same mental process to get out of the wheelchair. It took me longer - two years. But that keep making things better by working at it every day- it really works!
@digdrivediy11 күн бұрын
That's fantastic! Thanks for sharing that with us!
@paulhammond7489 Жыл бұрын
Great job on Bruno Neil. Happy birthday Barret :)
@gregbluem57604 ай бұрын
Pop had a 317 - then a 318. We used and cared for the 318 so much he had it restored. Both are gone now - but this brings back great memories! Mowing, rear scoop (hydraulic), snow blower - and Dad designed custom BSH front mounted hydraulic log splitter. Legendary 'lawn - and so much more' tractor! Thanks for the look back - great restoration!
@thegilsonguy8811 Жыл бұрын
Looks great!, personally I think all yellow and Grey ripper teeth would look the best for the grader box!
@kennolte5801 Жыл бұрын
That is a great looking build you accomplished. The first scratch is always hard to take but it's doing what you intended it to do. Great job of it and thanks for sharing the ride with us.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken.
@Huntersprojects Жыл бұрын
@@digdrivediyhey Neil I think it would be awesome if you put a little like 2 cylinder diesel engine in bruno I think that would be awesome
@loutoolguy2644 Жыл бұрын
Clearly any problems you are experiencing are from Bruno having an identity crisis! That yellow paint will be a an ongoing problem for him.
@Andyrob323 Жыл бұрын
Good to see Bruno getting put to work right away, especially to help the community!
@michaelmcguire3983 Жыл бұрын
Neil, how fitting breaking in Bruno on a community project I’m sure he’ll see the ball diamonds many times in his lifetime. Take care my friend and thanks for all you do.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@bigguydiy2184 Жыл бұрын
Miss those T-Ball days. One of my boys had a teammate who loved that soft dirt. So he had to slide into every base, then when he got home plate, he would slide then roll all over the place in slow motion. I was laughing my butt off, but Mom was rolling her eyes thinking of the dirt getting into her car and the washing later. 😄
@Iceheart721 Жыл бұрын
Might wanna leave a little dirt on that new paint. That yellow is loud in the sunlight. Almost had me reaching for my sunglasses in my dim lit living room. I definitely dig those big ribbed front tires. Fun to see ag rears and balloon fronts on such a small tractor. I'd probably go gray or black on the attachments. That way they still match other tractors and less work if you decide to change up Brunos color down the road.
@adampittman1624 Жыл бұрын
Great first job to break in Bruno I knew there was gona b a lot of upset ppl with the bottom of the weights 🤣 sounds like a couple tweaks n ull have him just the way u want him Happy birth Baret
@natem939 Жыл бұрын
Barrett says thanks friend!
@mikeballa5300 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see Bruno in full operation. He looks sharp with the construction paint scheme. Any way you paint the scraper will look better. I really enjoyed this series. You did an awesome job with it. Looking forward to the next project. Keep up the great content.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike.
@denjhill Жыл бұрын
Since I saw and heard you explain the circular pattern to drive when leveling I tried it. i'm now a believer, it worked great. Thanks!
@timrainwater3969 Жыл бұрын
What a great series. Thank you for sharing. New to your channel. Love the JD Equipment Yellow paint job!
@ericreinoehl4350 Жыл бұрын
Looks like Bruno is working good, projects like that are never done. I like it, thanks for sharing
@dustinhenry6142 Жыл бұрын
It’s great to see it in use and glad it’s doing awesome! I’d paint that like you said with the yellow and gray. It’s always great when a project like that comes together full circle!
@TF856 Жыл бұрын
I am so done with construction yellow equipment! I am retired, thank God!!! But I still love to run farming equipment!!!😁😃😉😀
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
I can appreciate that!
@attaat Жыл бұрын
I'm sure I've said it before but I do admire and envy that community spirit you guys and gals have round there. Good luck to the baseball team in the new season. Happy 4th Birthday to Barret, best wishes for your birthday young man.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
This community is great!
@jeremyweber2898 Жыл бұрын
@@digdrivediy😂🎉😢😢🎉😢😢 6:38 6:38 😢
@kennethrawls7834 Жыл бұрын
I love the yellow tractor!! I hope it don’t take 130 days to paint the grading box!!
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Ha!
@dougstractorshed6369 Жыл бұрын
I love watching tractor restorations, but I like watching the freshly rebuilt tractors get dirty even more! It was great seeing it get put to work. Looking forward to many more jobs completed! I've always liked painting my implements to match my tractors and find that using the non-dominant tractor color as the dominant color on the implement always looks sharp. I.e. on my old Cubs, I like using IH white as the primary color and using the IH yellow for the small accents. Looking forward to seeing the blade painted!
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
I like that idea too. Grey frame would carry over from the grey frame of the tractor since they're "connected". Thanks for the comment!
@jaybrown7177 Жыл бұрын
Every shot of you on the 318, you were smiling. Looks great 👍
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
😁
@Dale375 ай бұрын
I couldn't help but laugh at the ending.😅 I really like the color and how Bruno turned out.
@craigwagner79 Жыл бұрын
The tractor turned out really good, I would paint the box blade construction gray and the chisel shanks, wheels, and the lift cylinder the construction yellow. 👍
@kevinallen8072 Жыл бұрын
Nice looking tractor, glad it is working out for you. God Bless keep safe
@C.Pearson.1 Жыл бұрын
Tractor looks sweet with the new paint job. Now it matches with all the extra work you do outside of regular lawn care. Great job and keep the tires rolling!
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Thanks Travis!
@joebacarella2829 Жыл бұрын
It looks and runs great, of course there are some bugs to work out, but it sure looks good, and does the job.
@thedelcodave Жыл бұрын
The tractor looks so good. I like that yellow color for the pull grader. Weld up that crack on the ripper before you paint.
@billyhaddock5540 Жыл бұрын
Great Job getting that ball field cleaned-up with Bruno. she sure a cool looking tractor 318
@terryrogers1025 Жыл бұрын
Maiden voyage worked well, always have the little issues on start up, but it seemed to work well. Did yourself proud young man, thanks for the tag along video.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry
@jackel440 Жыл бұрын
Great job Neil! Bruno did a wonderful job and the few bugs are to be expected. You'll get them taken care of and then you'll have a great reliable piece of equipment. I'm definitely rooting for matching Grey frame and yellow box blade for sure!. Great job on the community service project.
@Aussompossum2008 Жыл бұрын
another thing you can put on it, i use on my motorcycles, sxs, and my dads tractor is SC1. it helps great with mud and dust from sticking.
@thatlld0 Жыл бұрын
Still amazing to see it outside! Congrats!
@robsmith7681 Жыл бұрын
Just a few small things after a complete rebuild! Man you’ll have Bruno tuned in in no time!
@kyleanderson5315 Жыл бұрын
Very cool machine, something you are and should be proud of. I was excited for that build and it proved to be "worth the wait". What a perfect first job for Bruno to work out some kinks and get a good idea how your concept is going to work in reality. Very nice.
@periwinkle-dragonfly Жыл бұрын
Good job Neil! Your community is lucky to have you & your family amongst them! Well done.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 👍🏻
@davidoliver2826 Жыл бұрын
All your hard work paying off! Bruno looks great!
@tombyorn8278 Жыл бұрын
What a great video - not just because I am a tractor nut, but it was great to see it being put to good use for the kids. Awesome!
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom.
@jonathancrissinger2301 Жыл бұрын
Looks great, sounds good. Now you need a longer trailer, lol.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
You're absolutely correct on that one!
@johnwoody4905 Жыл бұрын
good video and job if the hydratiics are new they will get better. take care, be safe and well.
@lucasthornton5676 Жыл бұрын
Looks & performs great. Don’t worry about what to paint the grader until winter.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
True!
@dubberkm7200 Жыл бұрын
Great to see Brunos first job. It's great to see the volunteer efforts you do for your community. The world could really use more of that. In my opinion I like your idea for the grey frame and yellow sides on the grater box.
@mattphillips4260 Жыл бұрын
to help you get better control of the grader box going up and down put a inline valve in the system and that should help you out with that
@aaronburford57012 ай бұрын
Anytime you are on a tractor with the pull grader box behind you on the ground I am watching! The master, GOAT!
@robertrock494511 ай бұрын
Loved watching this Playlist. Started with your pond build, so glad your videos showed up on my list. Love your channel.
@digdrivediy11 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@tgmod Жыл бұрын
looks like it turned out good. Got me wanting to build one now
@goptools Жыл бұрын
Hi Neil. Looks like Bruno will be able to earn his keep. Glad that there were only minor issues. Still looks great, even with a little dust and mud on it. Thanks for the video! -mike
@kirb743 Жыл бұрын
Spread rock salt on the infield dirt to prevent grass and weeds
@Freecan67 Жыл бұрын
Your Tractor looks Great.
@natem939 Жыл бұрын
Home run Neil. So awesome. Barrett is over the moon 😊 This is Barrett’s dad and we’ve been sharing this video with the whole family. I snagged a reaction vid and I’ll upload it. You’ve got fans for life Neil. Thanks so much. ❤
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm glad to hear that he enjoyed it! There's been quite a few folks wishing him Happy Bday in the comments as well. Let me know when that video is up and I'll check it out!
@natem939 Жыл бұрын
@@digdrivediy kzbin.infongOIpmwsuWc?feature=share Here it is! You really made all our days. Thanks again. P.S. We all approve of Bruno and it looks awesome! What a great accomplishment, congratulations!
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
@@natem939 That was cool to watch! I showed it to my girls and they loved it. 😋
@mmathis3947 Жыл бұрын
Bruno looks great. But look here there Bob the Builder your circles are making me dizzy...Just playing Neil you did a great job and love the fact since Bruno is not used for mowing and used for construction purposes yellow is the perfect color cause that goes with theme of all john deere equipment
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
For sure! 😜
@Crazy.Runner Жыл бұрын
Hello Neil, happy to see Bruno on the battle field. I think a lot of people, including you, are waitng for this job from the starting of this project. Wish you a good week!
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Yes! Definitely waited a long time to get back at it!
@Crazy.Runner Жыл бұрын
@@digdrivediy 🚜
@bigowen Жыл бұрын
Looking good man! Glad she’s putting in the work. That’s my only concern I feel if I was to restore a tractor I would never use it 😂
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Right!
@Lilfarmrboy Жыл бұрын
Looking great Neil! This reminds me of myself washing my 2032R after every use for the first 2 months…. Yea it came to a stop eventually lol. Happy birthday Barrett!
@natem939 Жыл бұрын
Barrett says thanks friend!
@doughadley9448 Жыл бұрын
I noticed the green on the bottom of the weights but the rest of the tractor looked so good it didn't seem worth bringing up I think you should paint your grading box grey, then it will still go with your green tractors too Another great video!!
@C-M-E Жыл бұрын
Yes, put 'er to work. Not just a pretty face! If that's all the bugs on a major rebuild you had to deal with, I'd be happy with that! I often find that after you get through the first big job in the rain/mud, you'll figure out how good your wiring job was. 😁
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Right! I had a loose ground wire to the coil which was also why it was surging!
@snoozieq4584 Жыл бұрын
Great video, Neil! Good to see Bruno's first "Dirty Job" 🤣🤣🤣 Don't change the color of the grading box. Let Bruno bask in the glow of his new color scheme. The surging is an odd one. That engine didn't do that before, right? Does he have a fuel filter? Could there be something in the fuel tank of the fuel lines restricting the flow of gas? I don't know. Silly of you to forget that break spring. At least it's an easy fix. The hydraulics lever being stiff could be nothing more than the lack of use after all of the "fresh" paint. I'd hit it with a little WD-40 just to be sure. Thank you for the video, Neil. Can't wait to see both of you in the next one!
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Susan. I figured out that surging problem. It was actually a loose ground wire to my coil. I tightened it up and it's been smooth sailing ever since. Always appreciate your comments, even if I don't get to them for a week! 😞
@snoozieq4584 Жыл бұрын
@@digdrivediy That's alright. You're a busy guy! I'm glad you figured out the surging issue! Thanks for taking the time to answer. Take care and see you in the next video, TOMORROW! 👍👍🥰🥰🤗🤗😘😘
@terrytolar1749 Жыл бұрын
An quick application of corn gluten meal (a natural pre-emergent) with a hand spreader 2 or 3 times a year will keep those weeds out.
@RCAFpolarexpress Жыл бұрын
Good Morning Sir 🌞THIS OUTSTANDING WORK but I will have my head spinning all night with that all turning around job 🥴🤭🤣👍 That was a test flight of that Bruno tractor 👍🧐👌💪 Yes Yes Air Pressure is the best way to clean a tractor and implements 👌👍🧐 Cheers 🍻🍻
@jesseviet2508 Жыл бұрын
I think the graderbox would look great all grey with a small amount of yellow. Maybe yellow rims.
@ponypwr Жыл бұрын
Bruno is a BEAUTY and a BEAST! Happy Birthday Barret!
@natem939 Жыл бұрын
Barrett says thanks friend!
@outdoorsclickllc663 Жыл бұрын
🎉 great job
@leonardcusumano3524 Жыл бұрын
Your tractor is beautiful, I like the fact that you have the guts to be you and not worry about what anyone else thinks
@matthartlage889 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see it get to work and see what it’ll do. As far as making adjustments for the front tires, when you’re custom building things there is always trial and error and learning. As a woodworker you can definitely trust me on that! And I know all about pulling some favors. Great video as always!!
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt!
@user-lf9vr2ig9n Жыл бұрын
I’ve already watched the build series 2 times myself and 1 time with my girlfriend ( building matching 318s) I seriously enjoy seeing the videos of the 318 working and would love to see more videos of it working. You make the best content Neil. So glad I found the channel
@benclark522510 ай бұрын
No better use for a restored 318 than to groom a ball field for kids to play on! Great Job!
@hollandduck79 Жыл бұрын
Hello from the Netherlands Koch Family . thanks for the video Neil 👍. Sincerely Hollandduck
@michaelnagy460319 күн бұрын
Im picking up a 400 in a week or so and absolutely love the yellow 💛
@KingsOutdoorLife Жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Just don't wash it. It's bad luck to wash a tractor. Happy Birthday Barrett!
@natem939 Жыл бұрын
Barrett says thanks friend!
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
No worries. I've never been one to get too carried away washing tractors! 😋
@CylewithaC Жыл бұрын
Watching these grader box videos makes me want one for my 318. It looks so relaxing. But I don’t have anything to grade and my driveway is blacktop 😂 great video, good job Bruno
@carlfondelheitiii2742 Жыл бұрын
Neil, Bruno looks good, a work horse for sure. Carl FONDEROSA FARMS MD
@trekzilladmc Жыл бұрын
I realized from the last video you hadn't painted the bottom of the front weights, but I actually thought it was intentional, like you wanted to leave it as a reminder or something. I did that with my industrial Ford tractor which used to be owned by the state and was painted IDOT orange, so when I went to repaint it the original yellow, I left part of the underside orange.
@timothyjerry1177 Жыл бұрын
Love that yellow 👍🏼
@josephwalker4869 Жыл бұрын
ALL GREY IMPLEMENTS also should add your own foot throttle as well
@dwaynefunerburg8456 Жыл бұрын
Super cool tractor. Bigger tire seam to let him pull real good
@johanhermans8210 Жыл бұрын
Hello Neil, bruno is looking really good at its first job . Once the graderbox is finished it wil be a nice combination . I prefer grey for the color of the grader with small accents off yellow , but thats your choice. Nice work at the ballpark.they are so lucky with guys like you, doing such a good job . Greetings from belgium 🇧🇪
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Thanks Johan!
@Craig2142 Жыл бұрын
Tractor turned out great. I love the color scheme. It looks great and makes it a really unique piece of equipment. Congrats on getting it done. That was a lot of work, I'm impressed.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Craig!
@ilmo2313 Жыл бұрын
I watched all of your videos on the rebuild, just didn't comment on each one. Nice the way it turned out. I hope it serves you well, you've already gave it a good start on the ball field.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you tuning in!
@tractortyme Жыл бұрын
Neil, I think you painted Bruno in the right color for his tasks, JD Yellow shows way less dirt btw.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Yes. He is a true industrialist :)
@cassandrajenkins116 Жыл бұрын
That is so cool I like the yellow have a john deere 110 round finder I wish it was yellow 😢 but I like the turn out of your !
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ethanhartman3831 Жыл бұрын
Amazing work Neil and you have inspired me to make a international cub cadet 682 in a construction version like your 318
@chand2337 Жыл бұрын
Great job
@brianhayes7618 Жыл бұрын
Looking good
@michaelbarrett2346 Жыл бұрын
Such a great job
@darrellfolk5284 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Love it Neil!! I love the whole story behind the Name! Iv got a 420 that is beefy with 26's and 18's and she's a Big Betty 😅 also have a 214 and a Beautiful 110H
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Nice fleet you have.
@darrellfolk5284 Жыл бұрын
@Neil Koch: Dig-Drive-DIY Thank you sir. It's raining here in Pennsylvania so it's a tractor KZbin kind of Day!! Enjoy the Heck out of your channel and even some Snowmobiles thrown in there!! HAPPY SUNDAY TO THE KOCH FAMILY
@PurpleCollarLife Жыл бұрын
Looks awesome with some dust on the tires!
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Still made me a little anxious 😬
@adambrewer4400 Жыл бұрын
nooo the scratches, everytime I restore one of my cases I dread those first scratches
@LukesJohnDeereGarage Жыл бұрын
Be careful not to lose that headlight lens. They are notorious for that. It looks great though!
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah! It came loose too!
@05xlt Жыл бұрын
I was hoping there would be an update on the bottom of the weights! 😂 If you are following the JD construction paint scheme on the box blade, I would think the box itself would be yellow with a gray cutting edge and scarifiers. The hydraulic cylinder and axle I would think would be gray, and the wheels yellow. The hitch and tongue, also yellow. Looking at the frontier version though, everything but the scarifiers is yellow.
@TinManKustoms Жыл бұрын
Nice job good to see the 318 is working well. Maybe a upgrade for the grader would be putting the ripper teeth on tilting system so you don't have to stop and lift them manually.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
I'd love to have that option!
@m2hmghb Жыл бұрын
I'm keeping my eye out for a 318. Eventually I'll be moving to a different state and I'd like to get one to use on the snow and also for a small food plot. They are not cheap unfortunately.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
They hold their value, but still much cheaper than new!
@aaronburford57017 ай бұрын
It's almost like you got a new vehicle! Great content, great job!
@edsecorr7812 Жыл бұрын
Great job looking great keep up the good work love your videos thank you
@boxermayhem7105 Жыл бұрын
The surging is usually dirt in the adjustment screw port or the pressed in plug under the adjustment screws leaking air or is missing the plug remove the adjustment screw blow air in the port
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
I had a loose grotto the coil and after getting that tightened up it cleared up.
@notbassnectar6 ай бұрын
You should paint that grader box too Neil
@bigchuckyinkentucky6267 Жыл бұрын
I laughed out loud when you mentioned the weights. My wife said she couldn't watch any more videos of Bruno until the bottom of the weights got painted.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Oh no!!! 🤣
@frankbruno712211 ай бұрын
I thought you guys liked me!! Now all this abuse!! Frank Bruno, in Colorado.. Love your channel!
@digdrivediy11 ай бұрын
Haha! You have a great name!!!
@taterhater2086 Жыл бұрын
Looks like you are milling the dirt from above lol
@m9ovich785 Жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAHA I was wondering if You found the Green paint I was Talking about ... Thanks Neil. Mike M.
@digdrivediy Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah 😂
@williamptterson3047 Жыл бұрын
A section of chain link fence works good for smoothing out the infield.
@WorkingWithPreston4228 Жыл бұрын
You should paint it grey so that it would somewhat match the green tractors