How Do You Use a Tractor? Here's The Stuff You Need To Know!

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

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[@jamieosh70]

As per loader video, really appreciate this as a new tractor owner. I’ve watched several, even ones for my specific tractor, but this is a really good one and well explained. Thank you.

[@jeffbaker7547]

Love that ole Ford pickup in the background of your video.

[@jeffbaker7547]

Is that a F250 gas or 460? I had a 97 F250 HD 4x4 crew cab shortbed with the 460 I purchased new. Sure miss that truck.

[@Redneck_Ed]

Nice intro video. The #1 recommendation is to read the manual because tractor startup procedures can vary widely. For example, my SCUT does not require the brake to be pressed and it does not require that the operator be in the seat. I also have to set the tractor to mid throttle for startup and then throttle back once started. The key has a position that creates a clicking which is the fuel pump, but some mistake it for glow plugs or they might mistake the clicking for a dead battery sound in cold weather. The next position you have to hold the key and that's the glow plug position.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Good point!

[@soaringbob]

Nice basics rundown, so had to subscribe to see what all I had forgotten. Only thing I think you missed was warming up engine before putting her to work! A few years ago I put around a hundred hours on a HST John Deire 110 TLB, so just like learning how to ride a bike, most everything came back to me when I took delivery of my own Kioti a couple of months ago. Okay, I'm off to binge watch whatever content you've created.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

The weather has been TERRIBLE so I haven't done much for tractor videos lately, but more is definitely coming!

[@louisstaten5030]

The best instructions I have seen thanks..I am in the process of buying a compact tractor for the first time. I was nervous until I saw your video..I feel more confident because I will review this video over and over again thank

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

A tractor will be your best friend. As long as you treat it that way.

[@AmandaPanda-nq1do]

I will be buying my first tractor this year. Your video is the best I've seen so far. Thanks. 🚜

[@plugash]

Thank you for clean professional and intelligent introduction into a tractor world. Looking forward to see more videos from you sir.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

More to come!

[@marshallbeckawilliamson1458]

Renting a tractor this coming weekend I’m sure they’ll give me some information when I pick it up, but this is very helpful

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Have fun! The only thing holding you back is fear and common sense!

[@TITANIUMBOND]

Thank you! My sister has a small dahila farm here in Washington and she was just asking me to teach her how to use her tractor. Im gonna send this to her!

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

If she's in Western Wa, feel free to reach out to me at my shop if she needs any help! We love working with flower farmers. Our shop is Town and Country Tractors in Monroe.

[@iamchrisroberts]

I’m taking delivery on my first tractor next week. I’m excited but also a little overwhelmed. Thank you for taking the time to put this together-it was very informative, helpful and thorough. Best to you and I’ll look at your other videos as well.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Glad it was helpful! What kind of tractor are you getting?

[@toddt9519]

This is so great. Thank you.

[@bojangs33]

Micah! You’re a couple weeks late for me but I’m sure Jake will find this handy when he picks up his tractor from you. BTW, this little Kioti is badass, thanks again dude! -J

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Jake has a pretty great mower headed his way first!

[@thaneoflions975]

Very informative! Can you do planes next? You’d really be helping me out

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Same thing, really. Just wiggle the joystick and flip some switches. You'll figure it out

[@georgea6403]

Great job. Gonna go checkout the LS’s today. Thanks!

[@netburnr]

What Box Blade is that with a receiver hitch, that seems handy

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

That one is branded LS, but made by Bad Boy. I bought a hitch blank and welded it on there. Worked out pretty good sp far!

[@FreeRangeHomestead]

Just got my tractor last week

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Nice! Make sure you break something real good right away so you get it out of your system!

[@boblani8150]

Hi, always enjoy your videos, They're informative, humorous,, and enjoyable to watch. What is the model number on the LS tractor. Have a good day and take care.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

That's real nice of ya! The LS we have is an MT342. It's been a real pleasure to operate

[@boblani8150]

Would you have any idea what a mt342 with cab would cost approx, thanks.

[@daviddunn1923]

I noticed your canopy is tweaked. Is there a story there that you might share?

[@javabean215]

At around the 16 minute mark....there's a clevis pin on a strap in your canopy that looks like it'll bean you on an incline....? Good info. A lot of the "intro to tractors" vids seem to assume you already have years in the seat, albeit on a different or smaller/larger tractor, or just a different brand.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

I used some HIGHLY scientific measurements to ensure that that clevis doesn't smack me in the head. It's close, but I haven't gotten clubbed yet!

[@douglasjackson1998]

I noticed you had your left aileron deployed. Is that for banking in turns?

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Gotta account for the cut of my jib!

[@riparianstudios]

Did you weld that hitch on your box blade yourself?

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Yup! I've got a little 120v mig welder. It's nothing special, but i just use the hitch to move around a little trailer or a wood splitter every so often

[@666bruv]

Yep, found more unsafe muppets doing the wrong thing

[@FrankMac59]

Anyone who needed to watch this video shouldn't of bought a tractor in the first place.

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

Not everyone emerges from the womb as a fully competent equipment operator 😀

[@diyseeker2006]

I did send this video to my wife who wanted to learn how to operate my tractor. It surely saved me a lot of time and frustration, and she is really happy with the level of detail everything was explained in the video (not like I would have taught it 😀)

[@666bruv]

What muppet would go out and buy a tractor, then realise they need to educate themselves on it's function after the purchase? Is this a common approach?

[@HomesteadBandwagon]

How do you propose a person learn how to operate a tractor before owning or renting one?

[@666bruv]

@@HomesteadBandwagon watch some experienced operators, read some manuals, ask the dealers. In Oz there are machinery certifiers that conduct a tractor cert course

[@666bruv]

@@HomesteadBandwagon kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2Kbfpqhhph2g9Esi=zJpRVHhq4_IhgCr6 what would you advise to this geezer?

[@FreeRangeHomestead]

That's how we do it in Merica