I was Digging Out a Hillside and I Ran Into a Few Problems

John Deere 2038R with a 270B backhoe digging out a hill until it had electrical issues.
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[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I understand the muddy ground. Good Luck

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thank you sir

[@maraudermitchelli]

Honest and real I like that about you and your channel 🙂

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for that

[@eddyhackleman]

Good stuff..

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@andrewanderson1436]

Definitely makes for a long day.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

It’s slowed down my plans and my plans were not that fast to begin with

[@billfenner7084]

I hope that you are able to get the tractor repaired.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Hopefully it’s just a bad connection and maybe I can blow it out or something Thanks for watching

[@billfenner7084]

@@RockhillfarmYT With some kind of luck that is what it is. I hope that the wiring is not broken in some place along the way

[@khtractors]

I’ve been wanting a good dirt moving project to do myself! It’s enjoyable. Electrical problems can sure be frustrating at times. I’ve had plenty of those days where things just didn’t go as planned. Take care!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, it is frustrating but also there are a lot worse problems than a glitch with the tractor. Always got to try to keep it in perspective Thanks for watching

[@khtractors]

@@RockhillfarmYT very true!

[@MrDerek19871987derek]

Haven't seen the end yet but I almost bet at the fuel filter I had to exact same thing happen when I was around the back hole this summer

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing

[@BillyP55]

You maintained your cool pretty well... at least that's the way we saw it!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, I was only slightly annoyed because I think it’s probably going to be a minor issue. I hope so anyway

[@rodneyscrivner2504]

Even though much wasn't accomplished still a good one....👍

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks. Just real life, you know

[@kapperoutdoors]

Nice video Brock, hopefully your troubleshooting was correct and it'll just be a minor electrical thing.(I'm almost done with video) When I get laying all the way down on the ground like you were under a machine sometimes I just want to take a nap LOL. As far as moving dirt and learning that efficiency I hear that. When I used to hire it out I'd be like well just dig me a little pond here and fill in this low spot here and there and move move all this dirt 50 yards over this way. I sure still haven't mastered it either LOL. take care

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes sir. I generally get the job done and it turns out all right but I might move that dirt twice or waste a lot of time along the way Hope everything is going well for you

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Good video Brock. I chuckled at you laying down beside the machine

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Felt like just talking a nap down there Thanks for watching

[@FabbedFun]

Sounds like electrical or fuel delivery (filter clogged or air in system). The scary thing is when something starts knocking, smoking, or explodes. AH! Just got to the point where you found the problem! Good thinking! Yes, driving over brush can be dangerous. Maybe I should make a skid plate for my Massey...??? I wonder if Mike Morgan ever has anything go wrong LOL.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

lol. Mike seems to be on top of everything. Love his channel but I can’t understand how he stays so organized and productive I’m almost certain it is a loose electrical connection Thanks for watching

[@FabbedFun]

@@RockhillfarmYT Sooo... there's a chance, if the wires snagged and pulled the plug loose, that one of the wires inside the plug actually partially separated from the terminal.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I think there is probably a good chance of that. I messed with it quite a bit today which will be shown in tomorrow’s video. Looks like it’s probably going to the dealership next

[@jeanpomerleau8416]

Glad to see you were able to take it in stride. My dad taught me to start throwing things by now. :)

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, I am usually able to stay calm with stuff like this. It would be a little worse if I was getting paid to do a job and couldn’t get it to run . Thanks for watching

[@T_Humphries]

Every time it died I felt your pain. A pin of that plug may have pulled out of the connecter and barely making contact or one wire of that harness may be broken. Get under there and gently wiggle each individual wire (on both sides of the connector) of that harness until the tractor dies. And something to keep in mind if you are sitting in the driver seat and can't duplicate the problem it might be the seat safety switch making things act differently. Neutral safety switch usually only cares that the tractor is out of gear for starting the engine, I don't think it would cause the engine to die. It cuts off as if the key switch is loosing contact but on this computer controlled equipment we have today anything is possible. Good luck and keep us posted

[@mittenequipment2443]

You are correct on the wiring harness as well as the seat safety switch, however these new Deere’s will shut off if the tractor is in gear anytime an operator is not in the seat. It appears that the tractor died after a hard movement of the tractor, and I suspect it to be a simple wiring fix like you have said.

[@T_Humphries]

@@mittenequipment2443 Good to know and it doesn't surprise me at all. My experience with Deere only goes up to an 2018 model, it wants you in the seat to go into gear but once it's rolling you can stand up. If the PTO is running it'll fuss at me for coming off the seat but it will continue running

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing

[@ww3ok]

I think there is a mini-excavator in your future.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I really want one but it’s a big investment I will be renting another one in the next month or so

[@jefffrancis6824]

You might want to consider filling that French drain with stone all the way to grade instead of covering it with clay.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@watkinstreefarm6880]

Sometimes your own equipment tells you to take a break. LOL. Take care my friend.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Pretty much Thanks for watching

[@marvindiamonjr.9631]

The sensors on the tractor work on low voltage. Any corrosion on the connectors, broken wires, damaged wires, etc. can affect the voltage and cause intermittent problems. You could start by using a little dielectric grease on that connector that was disconnected. If that doesn't help, replacing the sensor may be the easiest thing to try next. After that, it gets tough. Good luck. The new tractors are a wonder in technology but, like computers, can leave you scratching your head. I've found that the dielectric grease helps quite a bit. And as far as your backfilling around the building goes, just make sure that the lowest spot is directly over your drain line and not up against the building. It's easy to overlook little things like that. Well, good luck with your tractor and keep up the good work!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for the tips

[@toddcaskey9984]

Check fuel filter, that's my thought. 🤪

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing

[@gregs8706]

Hey Brock I think it's called the neutral safety switch. For a quick fix to finish and not cause further damage use electrical tape to secure that plug. Good luck and keep getting it done!!!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@RiverValleyLandscaping]

It seemed to be every time the tractor rolled forward a smidge, which would trigger the neutral switch I believe, I’ve cut out all the wires on my tractor except keyed ignition, tossed the neutral safety switch in the trash. Doing something sketchy and having the tractor cut out would turn to disaster quick, nothing safe about that

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Good point. I think tomorrow I’m going to bypass the seat safety switch and see if that keeps it running and I also ordered a new neutral safety switch

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

I’m looking at your mid mount mower quick connect hanging down there. I noticed with Tractor Time with Tim same thing. I want a 2038r to use in the woods and mow and have a backhoe but that hanging that low is no good to me.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I understand where you’re coming from but it’s not the lowest hanging item. The front axle is lower and the draw bar is lower I’ve been through everything you can imagine with it. Not saying it hasn’t been banged on anything

[@andrewt248]

Intermittent electrical problems are the worst to chase down. I’m currently having intermittent problems with my drivers side tow mirror turn signal and the left turn/brake signal going to the 7 pin trailer connector. It’s driving me nuts.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, that sounds like a nightmare. I hope you figure it out

[@madtater5948]

thanks for sharing the video I would be checking your fuel make sure your fuel filter is clean. make a temporary jumper wire to jump out the safety neutral switch so you can troubleshoot it. when I bought my kioti rx7320 tractor a few months ago the first thing I did was buy a pre-made jumper to jump out the seat switch. there's nothing more irritating when you stand up on your tractor to check a load and the tractor dies.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Agreed on that safety switch. Even though I think the issue was related to the neutral switch I don’t think it would shut the tractor off if it thought I was in the seat

[@kapperoutdoors]

Good info. And agree 💯 on the seat switch!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for stopping by Kapper

[@projectswithjw]

The Bluetooth connected tractor app might help with future troubleshooting. I think a bigger backhoe bucket mightve been good here

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah I’ve been thinking about getting a bigger bucket for it and I’d really like to have a thumb but you know… My wish list is too long

[@projectswithjw]

@@RockhillfarmYT I got the Bxpanded mechanical thumb. It's been unbelievably useful! A backhoe without a thumb is like a tractor without a loader. 👍

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yeah, I probably need to just make that one happen

[@kdegraa]

I grew up moving dirt with a shovel and wheel barrow. Tractors like this are amazing though I’d probably pay money for an operator with an excavator to do this for me. Cheaper than buying a backhoe. But if you have the backhoe then why not use it? Good luck fixing your tractor.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Well said. I already bought it so might as well put it to use. Thanks for watching

[@kipcudd7253]

I thought it might be needing to go into regen or fuel filter issue.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing It did a regen last week.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing It did a regen last week.

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

I run into that as well, where I think running my tractor or mini is "fun" but when there is repetitive mindless motions like carrying scoops of dirt from one place to the other, I get bored with it real quick. But it beats hiring someone or dealing with a rental....little at a time, right? Hope the fix on the JD is simple and cheap!!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Agreed. Thanks for watching

[@davidmays2161]

How many hours on your machine these days?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

560. I will have had it two years in June

[@dustysnow2502]

Man. You could benefit from a bigger tractor. We all could. Not saying anybody needs one. Just a matter of how much time you have to do something and I haven't seen you not be able to do anything yet. In fact, don't get a bigger tractor. Then you would really make me feel lazy. Thanks for the vid.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I would like to have a bigger tractor, and more attachments, and a mini excavator… but sometimes we just have to use what we have Thanks for watching

[@FireDude13]

Thanks for sharing Brock! If I had to guess I would bet the harness or wire you snagged is damaged... causing a break in the connection when it gets jostled just right. In the video it only seems to do it when using the backhoe. Did it do it at all when you were driving?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

It only does it when I’m not in the seat

[@FireDude13]

@@RockhillfarmYT Just spitballing here... but you might check the pressure switch under the seat. Might have gotten out of alignment or adjustment when the line was snagged.

[@dustdevl1043]

Man, how aggravating. It's probably something simple, but you won't find it until you check every connection on the tractor.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Most likely Thanks for watching

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

I have lost faith in John Deere, when you are operating in Germany instead of U.S. John Deere has lost my faith.