If YOU'RE SMART, You wouldn't do this with your TRACTOR!

If YOU'RE SMART, You wouldn't do this with your TRACTOR!
▶️ Watch me tell TYM to learn from John Deere: • This is why JOHN DEERE...

[@hhamilton1970]

▶️ Watch me tell TYM to learn from John Deere: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goaZeZtnetp0mtE

[@pontoonboatlover]

I had an experience like this with a co worker. He asked about borrowing my tractor with the backhoe for a small 2 to 3 hour job and my trailer, and I agreed and everything workout out great. Then a month later he asked again for the tractor and trailer and backhoe for an all day possibly 2 day job. I had issues with that, one, Will you replace the fuel you use, two , if you break something will you pay for repairs, or if I find any damage when you bring it back counting damage to the trailer will you repair those. Then he got a little teed and said if I was going to be that way why don't I just rent them to him and told me to come up with a fee. I made it pretty high, not to mean I wouldn't do it but wanted to cover my side if he did break anything. I told him $600 and he thought I was crazy. He didn't end up renting the equipment and our relationship at work has diminished. I even came down to $400 and he said if I didn't trust him to just borrow it , he would just rent one twice the size for $600 including insurance and I wouldn't have to worry about it. So now I don't know what to say if he comes to me again to borrow something. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Your friend, Kevin

[@daltondickens1848]

You did the right thing. I remember once when I was riding my Harley back in the day, some guy wanted to take it for a spin. When I coupled the same ideal to his girlfriend, the look on his face was priceless.

[@Wheelloader__]

My brother in law loaned his skid steer to a friend. There was an accident with the skid steer and that friend ended up dead. So no I don’t lend my tractor to anyone. I don’t care if it hurts your feelings.

[@jerrydunmire8653]

I think you handled it the very best way, safety for everyone you’re familiar with the tractor , you can check the ground before you start for obstructions / debris. He would feel bad if he broke it and someone could get hurt on his property that’s not familiar with the equipment and how to stay clear of it when it’s working. Additionally liability for you is limited and you have a chance for some good fellowship. you showed great wisdom & able to help a friend. Remember back in the day when you see bumper stickers on a pick up truck “yes This is my truck no I won’t help you move“. LOL

[@MichaelJones1527]

You’re 100 percent right. I do things exactly as you stated. I would much rather help someone than loan them a piece of equipment. I’ve been in very similar situations like this.

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on

[@russellchandler7710]

You handled it perfectly 👌

[@Shookmeister]

Hi Hank, when I got my tractor I pretty much told all my friends without tractors that I'd purchased one and if needed help with something to let me know, but it comes with an operator. As far as barrowing implements, I'm like you, I try to purchase it if I know in advance. I would never barrow or loan a hydraulic implement due to the chances of cross contamination. Merry Christmas Sir!

[@hhamilton1970]

That's right! Merry Christmas!

[@jayrosenberg3646]

I completely agree with you and have done what you did- I did the work for my friend. It's not like lending your car to run some errands- too many things to go wrong. BTW- I found this (and your other channel) from seeing you on DP's podcast. Greetings from the PNW!

[@hhamilton1970]

Welcome. Thank you

[@ns4wsm]

Ain’t but one person I trust with my equipment 😊

[@charlessingleman3725]

You responded to your friend exactly as l did many times. Helped many friends. And most don't know how costly tractor repairs can be.

[@hhamilton1970]

Indeed

[@PatrickHall-h8t]

Hank, great way to respond to your friend. Some friends will ask to borrow your underwear and bring them back dirty 😅

[@theodorewilson399]

Hello, Hank, and a belated Merry Christmas. : ) I don't mind asking, and I don't mind loaning. However, it just depends on the level of trust that I think our relationship has, and the level of maturity I perceive in the other guy. God bless you & Gina in '24. : )

[@randyownby4714]

You did right by telling your friend that you would be glad to do the job for him. I have expensive equipment as well and repairs or replacement ain't cheap my friend. Great video. Merry Christmas to you and your family.God bless.

[@hhamilton1970]

Thanks 👍 merry Christmas!

[@wwilson7409]

I think your response was spot on....borrowing a tractor is way different than borrowing your weed whacker.

[@hhamilton1970]

Indeed

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

Thanks for another great video and interesting discussion. I agree with you. I would not loan my equipment. I will do it for them and help get the project done. That way if something get broken or damaged it is my fault and not theirs. Friendships can end over a misunderstanding about a piece of equipment. So just help the person snd operate the tractor yourself. Thanks. The Iowa farm boy. Steve.

[@hhamilton1970]

Thank you Mr Steve. Have a Merry Christmas

[@markrebman9882]

It depends on the person and their level of the experience they have but I can see your point and $ you have invested. Usually you don’t care as much about the equipment if you are renting or borrowing.

[@toddlail9095]

Hey man don’t feel bad about turning somebody down on using your tractor I just bought a tractor because of the people on KZbin doing things with there tractor . I grew up on tractors and they can be torn up and not on purpose

[@stevemartinez6757]

There is only one friend of mine that I trust to loan any equipment to or borrow equipment from. We both know each other very well, and know that we can afford to fix anything that might get broken. I have used one of his tractors a few times and he has used one of mine a few times. I know what kind of operator he is and he knows the same about me. EVERY time I used one of his tractors it was returned promptly, pressure washed and with a full tank of fuel and properly lubed. He has done the same with the equipment that he has used of mine. As expensive as these machines are, I would be very selective regarding "loaning" rather than just giving my time to do the job myself. As I said, there is only one person that I would trust to loan anything to, or borrow from. Him and I are like brothers.

[@robertbeck1080]

You made the right choice i have been a mechanic all my life and i would let people use my tools but they would never bring them back or if it was a power tool they woud break it some how then i have to pay to get it fixed one day i let someone use my saw horses no big deal i made them out of scrap lumber and that was 15 years ago never got them back and the person dont even knows what happened to them so im with you i dont let anybody use my things i hate to be that way it is what it is though

[@mardinjudin3728]

Hii hank and willy Merry Christmas And Happy New Year 2024. Hope fully your channel will continue success🎄 ❤👍

[@bobkelly2447]

Would I borrow a piece of equipment ? yes, but with the stipulation if I break it I fix it. would I borrow a tractor ? Yes...with the same stipulation.... you see I'm not a rich man by any means... in fact I am poorer than a church mouse !... but if I possibly could I would buy the piece of equipment I need instead of borrowing it... I would not lightly barrow a neighbors ANYTHING.... it's not a practice I feel comfortable with. or I might rent it from a rental company... in that light, your neighbor could rent a tractor instead of borrowing your tractor. but renting is not cheap... and if your generous and most country folk are, it's no big deal to help the neighbor yourself ! Your obviously a heck of alot more wealthy than I am... but you have the right morals ! use that wealth to help out whenever you can.... that doesn't mean let people borrow your equipment, that means help out if you can. it only cost you some diesel and time.... that is nothing compared to the labor saved by doing it by hand. There is the argument of any help you give only hurts the person your helping too. if he had to dig the garden plot by hand he would appreciate the garden plot a heck of alot more ! but that comes from people that have never been poor usually looking for ways to justify their scrooge like behavior. and I don't believe that is a valid concern in todays landscape! there is alot of poor people out there trying to better their situation... helping them out with a little tractor work will make good friends and promote friendship in your area. their may come a day when you get stuck and need pulled out ... that is a good time to call on a neighbor, because we have all been there... and the tow job's cost would be way too much.

[@tractorstrailsandlivingfree]

I wouldve done the same. I would volunteer to operate my tractor. If i break it or someone else breaks it, i am out some money. But the tension it would bring to a friendship wouldnt be worth it. Also, I have more peace of mind when i know where my tractor is and whats hapoening to it. If the friend wasnt okay with that, i would just encourage the friend to rent one and get the insurance. That way, they can treat it however they want.

[@davekoch1184]

My neighbor borrowed my tractor one day...I don't recall if he asked...and he ran over a deer antler. He got it all fixed up so all's well. He borrowed my hay bale elevator maybe 15 years ago and definitely didn't ask. Hasn't returned it yet. Neither of us do hay anymore...too old. My tractor is open station and my borrowing neighbor has lots of hours of tractor time so I'd probably let him borrow it but if i had a tractor like you T574 I wouldn't, replacing glass or door is expensive. As far as borrowing, if it is a tool I need around the place and will use I would prefer to buy it too. If it is a one off I'll pay the rent from a tool rental or I might ask a nearby neighbor with the tool if they will come and do the job for me before I would borrow. Be happy to pay them too.

[@towerjokeytower8484]

Hi Hank, I think you did a great job. Do you hunt with this person? If so is the food plot for you as much as it is for him? I think you danced around that issue gracefully. Your tractor will do the job with you in it. Your friend feels good about getting the job done. The only thing you need to do is convince your friend he needs a tractor of his own.

[@JMRRebuilders]

Good news if ya got work and don't want to do it, ask Hank to borrow his tractor. Note to self. Def a pickle. Honestly, it depends on the person and my relationship with them.

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on

[@lynnlutjen3819]

My answer would be not only no but hell no! As far as borrowing equipment nope that’s why there are rental companies. God bless you ❤

[@MartyHenderson-ie9sp]

Hey Hank. Good morning and Merry Christmas sir. I just joined and you are the first for me to subscribe to although I have watched forever. I do not under any circumstances, loan my TYM T474 to anyone and only certain family member are allowed to operate it. You did the right thing and I would have offered to do it as well. Thanks.

[@hhamilton1970]

Welcome! I appreciate you.

[@tjt1992]

Exactly what I would have done. Merry Christmas!

[@hhamilton1970]

Merry Christmas

[@jsimm4587]

He could have asked for you to come first off . He may have figured you’d be real busy and he could do it . But it’s is your tractor and your decision the spoon full of sugar was a quick response but you did then offer it to do it so this should work !! Plus tractors are not toys !! Now if it’s Wily you should cave in ! Hope Tommy is watching and reminds you of this video when you borrow the dozer again or lol you get the 310 and it breaks down you !!!!!!!! Lolol all in fun !!!

[@TheComingGlory]

Some people just have a hard time saying no but it is for the better. I would also rather just do it for them than let them borrow. If they are a true friend, they will understand.

[@billbray5995]

I fell the same as you Hank, got a city neighbor bought land across the highway and out of the blue, he asked if he could borrow a tractor, UH NO. Did like you and offered to do the work for him. I dont loan out my equipment, my gas powered tools or my wife.😃 We are on the same page with our investments. Thanks for the Christmas Video.

[@tcmits3699]

Here's a phrase for that little voice in your head "No good (for you) can come from this!" NEVER, EVER, lend anything out.....A good friend wouldn't put you in that position. Next time just laugh uncontrollably, and walk away, and watch their reaction 😊 good luck

[@billypowell1332]

An old man once told me this. Don’t loan your tools, money or wife. They will come back f$&@ up and/or won’t come back at all. Also been told told not don’t loan out anything you can’t afford to lose. Don’t borrow nothing you can’t afford to buy for the repairs or replace.

[@michaellea6435]

I'don't loan my tractor either you handle that perfectly!!

[@Daddyjohn1971]

Heard somewhere a hundred or so years ago nether a borrower nor a lender be. Words to live by

[@jerrydunmire8653]

I don’t borrow ,I have offered to pay for them to do work, and then they generally say no I’ll be glad to come and do it, and then we have some good fellowship and a half hour lunch or whatever….very rare occasions I’ve worked out a trade, but most of the time I’ll rent equipment from a rental company. Just don’t want to create challenges for friendships

[@ryanmall]

Merry Christmas to you and your family and Merry Christmas to Willy

[@donparker8246]

I would've probably done the same thing you did. Unless I knew the person was very proficient at driving a tractor, I'd be pretty leery about it too.Merry Christmas to you, Gina, and your family from your buddy up here in Maine God bless my friend.

[@patrickmcdougald2118]

You handle it exactly as I would have. Merry Christmas 🎅

[@hhamilton1970]

Merry Christmas!

[@mikeobenland4395]

Perfect response

[@JayWebb-w2q]

I Hank I got a Branson tractor just like the one you called Brutus. I bought it brand new headed. A week took it to a buddy and let him use ithe tail outside of it, raising up around bail. The tractors 2 or 3 years old now. I had to put a tie rod in on it. It's got a 136 hours. It's gonna break something's gonna happen. That's just what it is.

[@hhamilton1970]

I loved that 5220!

[@matthewdingman2177]

You did what I would have done. You want to borrow it essentially, I come with it kinda thing. I have no problems helping friends out with work like that, but I come with the tools for the most part.

[@Joe.M]

Went through the same thing this past summer. I went and did work for a friend who wanted to rent my skid loader, and I had a breakdown. I fixed it and completed the work. It was only a couple of hydraulic hoses, but they were in a difficult place to get at. I would've been upset if it had been the friend who had the breakdown; not knowing if was operator failure that caused the breakdown. He did pay me for my parts cost. Another thing to consider is liability. What if he gets hurt while running your equipment? If friends need help. I'll help them, but when you have a $60,000 piece of equipmen;. I don't think letting an unskilled individual operate it is a good idea.

[@BrokenShovelFarmsLLC]

Best to have a servants heart and offer to do it yourself. Saying no to loaning a tractor out, that could be something they aren’t used to, is safer for them. However, I might take it to them and show them how to run it and let them do their project, while I’m there to assist. If God wants it broke, it’s gonna break. There’s always lesson to be learned, but it will never be to hold tight to material possessions. God Bless

[@gregn1860]

😊 good answer

[@robertlambert3544]

I would have done the same thing. You were polite enough to not hurt his feelings.

[@hhamilton1970]

👍👍

[@ernestburns1592]

I agree with you 100%

[@BobP-yf6qe]

I agree with your train of thought. I don't like to borrow anything unless it's relations or great friends and the same with loaning, and even with relatives I'm not sure sometimes. Let my niece borrow my little trailer I haul my mower on and they let the plug for the wiring drag on the ground, had to replace the plug.....sometimes the best answer is no.

[@lodilogistic5089]

You said what I would have said. I’d learn the hard way bout lending my equipment trailer to a friend. It came back with the fenders bent and no mention of what he done or getting them fixed.

[@wadeprunty]

Exactly how I would have handled that. And I’d be more than happy to go out and do some tractor work for a friend, but do it myself I would.

[@martyguffey5781]

I think you made a good decision! Well done.

[@user-cf9qr3ve9n]

Don't beat yourself up about it. If it's a real friend they'll understand. Asking to borrow might have been they're way of getting you to offer to do it.

[@donwilson2668]

I believe you did what's best for you There's like three people I would loan out my tractor to. People don't realize what they are asking of someone. You handle it well Hank .

[@ChadOrf-jx1ec]

I agree with you 100% I would never do that either I wouldn't even trust nothing because nothing like that happened to me a long time ago and I never got the tool and they swear up and down that they never had it when I went to their house I said there is my tool

[@jasonrumsey293]

Good choice...

[@georgedavidson1221]

I would hire someone to do something

[@troyeager8877]

I just bought my first new subcompact tractor. No I would not loan it. If they live close to me I would do it for them if a reasonable job. I only trust my kids with my stuff! I don’t get mad at them.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Merry Christmas

[@hhamilton1970]

Merry Christmas buddy

[@charles.shafer8288]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

[@hhamilton1970]

Thank you. You as well

[@bobkelly2447]

a friend borrowing the tractor ? absolutely not ! BUT I would go do the job for him just as you did ! ....well done !

[@goldsbywashington3509]

John, I will do the job for you as long as it is a small job. I hope this will be satisfactory.

[@jeremyratliff1038]

3 folks can borrow my equipment. My dad, my brother, and 1 neighbor/friend. We share equipment rarely but we know what we're doing in running it. It's a big NO to everyone else.

[@ronevans852]

You’re right no one use the tractor but me, like you said if I brake something it’s on me not him.

[@hhamilton1970]

That's right

[@keithscriven724]

You did the right thing

[@biffjoy6951]

I don’t lend my stuff. I don’t ask others to borrow theirs and I expect the same courtesy.

[@dwaynekennedy3554]

Morals to a higher standard.

[@SheilaGoddard-y1r]

People don't realize what it cost to replace or repair equipment

[@matthewdingman2177]

When it come to borrowing, I would go to a rental place unless my friend would be coming with the attachment.

[@kennethherndon3119]

I would not let everyone borrow my tractor,I would help them my self

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

A tractor follows under the same rule as a motorcycle. NO ONE RIDES IT BUT THE OWNER!!!!!! Those that break that rule suffer in the end...

[@HamiltonFamily2023]

Exactly what I do. Just like you said, it's not like borrowing a wrench or something. I have helped many friends with my equipment as well. You did the right thing in my opinion 👍

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on

[@bobpurs]

Hank think you made right decision. Implements I have lended out but tractor is not gonna happen.

[@noonerstrickland1743]

You might not be covered by your insurance if you loan your tractor out. That would a huge financial risk.

[@carlmauro4813]

Been there, done that. The answer is a big NO. Even with tools, when they come back broken and they say that it was like that when they borrowed it, then what? Don't lend tools and don't work for family. --- Besides, what if somebody gets hurt or worse, while operating your machine. -- I can't recall a time when I borrowed anything from anyone. I either rent or do without. -- Merry Christmas, I do read my bible.

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on! Merry Christmas!

[@ktriebol]

If you need a tractor or implement for a one-time short-term use, just rent it from somewhere instead of putting a friend on the spot.

[@jimmccullough1051]

As a rule I would not loan out my tractor, but like you I would offer to do the work. The one exception would be one neighbor (we share a property line) as we work together on projects at his place and mine and both will jump on whichever tractor has the right implement at the moment. I would paint the fuel cap green, no not THAT green, but green to identify it as a diesel cap. Of course if you can only find THAT green, that's OK too 😂

[@hhamilton1970]

lol

[@noonerstrickland1743]

A true friend wouldn’t ask to borrow your tractor 🚜

[@hhamilton1970]

It was you that was texting me!!!

[@noonerstrickland1743]

@@hhamilton1970 oh snap, I forgot. A true friend would have offered their tractor and not put their friend in the awkward position to ask

[@Richard31406]

i wouldnt loan anything i have to any of the crackhead friends i have lol

[@hhamilton1970]

lol

[@kevinbrewer2141]

Depending on what they are doing and who they are. I do have a sixteen year old tractor. If it was a new one, then probably not. I have one buddy that is only allowed to use a barrow a shovel. He cost me a few hundred dollars in trailer parts after a wheel bearing went out.

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on

[@arthurjohnson5981]

Since I loaned a tractor to a former friend that never came home I have refused to lend anything.

[@georgedavidson1221]

Run the tractor yourself. And charge him an hours work. $ 100 Anytime a lent something out it came back broken They do not know how to operate the item and end up breaking something Simple as leaving the emergency brake on

[@hhamilton1970]

I probably wouldn't charge a friend because Im such a nice guy :)

[@frankwrogg2515]

Dude needs to go pick up a good running ford 8n or equivalent if he is doing food plots.

[@hhamilton1970]

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[@retiredlife848]

I would have done the same as you. I would have offered to do it for him and said sorry I don't loan my tractor.

[@lawrenceburbridge9033]

As I understand you, this is a loaned tractor from TYM for your use and comments, so in my mind, you can't loan something you do not legally own

[@hhamilton1970]

It's mine. Not on loan.

[@danielclapp636]

I’d be willing to help like you said but NO on borrowing the tractor. To much that could go wrong. If he was a decent friend, I am sure he should understand. If he gets mad at you, then I guess he WAS not that a great of a friend. My son in law and I had planned on a project that we both needed a mini excavator. Like you said, we planned and shared the cost of the mini excavator for a weekend. Your friend could hire someone for a couple hours or pay you an ice tea for your help.

[@hhamilton1970]

True

[@tcmits3699]

Just have to be careful for bodily and/or property damage (liability) no one ever plans for an unforseen accident. Not worth it 😔

[@terryknesek6922]

I wouldn’t borrow or lend my tractor! Maybe offer to do the job is most likely

[@brianworley7705]

Hello Hank, In my mind there are more factors that enter into this decision. The gifts and blessings I have been granted to use on this earth are to be a blessing to myself and others and glory to the giver. If the one requesting to borrow our tractor is a well trained/accomplished operator with a similar demonstration of the limits the tractor would be used to, add in a trusted person, one of high integrity, they have a safe way to transport the tractor (ours is wider than most and won'tfit widthwise on most trailers), then by all means I would loan the tractor. The borrower needs to know how to be safe and keep the equipment safe. All that stated, the few times the situation has come up, I find offering the tractor and myself to run it. And most times it is declined. Trying to read and apply the Bible principles taught by being wise as serpants but gentle as doves.

[@hhamilton1970]

That's right👍👍

[@juddsonafelt8779]

That's what rental companies are for

[@TomWyer]

that was a good way to put it. my wife is not for rent either

[@russwabuda1556]

hank,i don't think that i would lend him the tractor on the grounds that i don't think that he can use that equipment for the purpose that he has in mind. you have a tractor not a magic wand. he will also require tillage equipment. since it is my understanding that your farm specializes in raising flowers, and you really don't show that side of your operation, it it quite possible that you would have tillage equipment that is more suitable to his request. if a man went over there with a big roto-tiller it would seem that the job would work out better. in any event, i would not lend anything to any body if i had any reservation about the accomplishment of the intended objective.

[@goldsbywashington3509]

If I loaned something to anyone I know, first off they have no money so if it gets damaged Im SOL. So No do not ask to borrow.

[@gckshea]

Hard and fast Rule #1: Never lend my tractor. If they don't like that answer, see Rule #2: See Rule #1.

[@ss4jarmon]

I'm the same way.

[@hhamilton1970]

Right on 👍

[@prairieheart5984]

I do not buy equipment for someone else to wear out it cost you money regardless if you break anything or not you have the upkeep and maintenance on that equipment not saying I won’t help a friend if They are down and out and it is an emergency I don’t think they would loan me the nicest vehicle to go on vacation because I didn’t have one yes my outlook on it

[@hiddenacresoutdoors]

Loaning tractors and/or trucks is kind of like loaning someone your underwear or your favorite bird dog. Not a pleasant proposition.

[@LeeTrimble-re7kd]

I do not borrow anything and I will not loan anything that costs over a 100 or so, If they break it who says they have the money to fix it,

[@TomWyer]

neither a lender or borrower be

[@jackiemontgomery113]

No tell him a rental place because he will forget you if he tears it up seen it to many times

[@frankwrogg2515]

Nope, you did right.

[@jackcaldwell4882]

Don't do it unless you are driving it .

[@BENNHENDRICKS33]

I don’t borrow or loan.