Kifco Water Reel Maintenance

[@belindakt]

Well, I almost lost my coffee at the "won't you be my neighbor remark," but the quiet, wise living with it remark caused it to come out the nose! You guys are too funny......

[@NorthTexasHay]

belinda turner she has my number

[@belindakt]

North Texas Hay ha! She's got more than your "number!" Lololol!

[@canvids1]

Thanks for showing how hard you and your wife work on the farm.

[@NorthTexasHay]

canvids1 thanks for watching

[@geraldchaplin947]

love your videos and how well you guys work together

[@NorthTexasHay]

+gerald chaplin thank you

[@chuckstevenson2929]

Good video. I put quick connects on the garden hoses, pressure washer, sprinklers and nozzles.

[@NorthTexasHay]

Chuck Stevenson I should do that too

[@fergie35X]

Good job. Totally agree with keeping everything clean.

[@NorthTexasHay]

fergie35X takes time but it's the only way

[@joelground7557]

Oh yes, I know all about the worn out spreaders and their issues. Since all we do is one field at a time that's our only option. I just go through it before I take it in the field and grease it up and check the tension. The only time I really had an issue was when a gearbox on one side was going out that I didn't catch.... tiger striped that whole field... lol you would love a hot washer! I know their more money, but the time and energy you save with one is unbelievable. I used to do the same thing, pretreat everything then hit it with the soap nozzle with degreaser then wash it all down. Now I just fire it up and wash the dusty stuff until it gets hot and have at it! It literally cuts the grease and oil off. I still can't figure out how we went so long without on. Oh, and washing the baler, (I know you don't use yours too often but) it makes getting the chains clean so much easier it's not even funny. The amount of time I used to spend degreasing those chains and chemical I used was terrible! It would take me about 3-4 hours just on the baler. With a hot washer, 30-45 minutes max. I'm a big fan of it, that for sure! Lol

[@NorthTexasHay]

Joel Ground hot washer would be good to have.

[@1bigsample]

I enjoy your videos. Thanks!

[@NorthTexasHay]

+1bigsample thank you for watching

[@DLKHAY]

diesel hay, that is a great idea, thanks for sharing.

[@whistled46]

Great video!! From one retired hay farmer to a hay farmer that knows his equipment IS the life and breath of his business!!! You are okay to look at but your lovely bride needs to get on film more!!! Hope that did not sound too creepy!! Got a lovely bride myself almost 40 years ago! All us guys marry way above our calling!!!!

[@NorthTexasHay]

whistled46 yes sir we did!

[@mattthompson4641]

Great videos, How many cuttings do you get a year off of hay fields?

[@NorthTexasHay]

Matt Thompson 4

[@Warny1969]

Keep these great videos coming.Always learn something

[@NorthTexasHay]

+Warren McKnight us too

[@KD5VSV]

Good stuff. Several times in past vids you stated you had a small operation. What's considered small?

[@NorthTexasHay]

KD5VSV I suppose that's up for interpretation, but any operation with an old man and his wife running it I would consider small.

[@KD5VSV]

-OK just wondering. I have 25 acres up in SE OK and that's large to me upside my home in Dallas:)

[@NorthTexasHay]

KD5VSV I would say under 200 acres and under 100 irrigated

[@KD5VSV]

Thanks

[@brianmulligan6239]

Do you have a spare pump for back up? Love your videos. Be safe.

[@NorthTexasHay]

Brian Mulligan I have two but if I had another one I'd be using it, so no spare to answer your question

[@mattclark8436]

I have always believed oil and filters are the cheapest maintenance you can do. Keeping it clean so dust and dirt don't build up also helps extend the life of your equipment.

[@NorthTexasHay]

It does make a difference

[@jason27swg]

How well are the water wheels working for you guys. It's. Been 4 years since the videos was wondering because I'm seriously thinking about getting one for my pastures

[@SouthernBoy-jy8nq]

You should check into schaeffers high temp oil and grease.

[@NorthTexasHay]

SouthernBoy2001 I will

[@markmortensen4341]

Just curious why you dont catch your dirty oil in a pan? Seems like it would save a lot of clean-up time.

[@NorthTexasHay]

+Mark Mortensen I had one on the ground catching it, but it does get on the pallet. I wash the motor every oil change with degreaser, so rinsing the pallet is no big deal. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@ronaldborta3701]

Can you please make a video show all the parts of the stroke counter and how to use it?

[@NorthTexasHay]

Ronald Borta yes, I guess I never thought about the baler portion.

[@billhoff5651]

my wife was the technical services assistant at the head office 40 years ago

[@NorthTexasHay]

+Bill Hoff had no clue they had been around that long

[@Dan.Whiteford]

Knowing that you have a sprayer have you considered using liquid fertiliser at all? I realise of course that it is a question as to whether it is available in your part of the world but I'm sure it would be.

[@NorthTexasHay]

Dan Whiteford I put things into the grass that aren't available in liquid fertilizer.

[@aliawadallhassnsaadhassn5397]

Good iedi and thanks but this with neir sirfis water if you have iedi about deep 70 metar can show it to vaqum

[@shawnnewberry5320]

Just curious Scott, why don't you use the large filter instead of the stubby? Wouldn't synthetic oil help the gum problem?

[@NorthTexasHay]

Shawn Newberry didn't know they made one bigger, the oil comes out pretty nice if I change it with less than a hundred hours. I asked the guy I bought it from about synthetic and he said not to use it but I can't remember why. I have to order some parts soon and I'll ask

[@shawnnewberry5320]

Got a couple of Briggs part numbers on the high capacity filters. Couldn't catch the P/N on the filter your using, but look at a 1719168YP or 696854. I have a JD Z445 with a Briggs 23. I have switched to NAPA filter because of a price break. Also you might find Valvoline Durablend keeps the insides cleaner. We raced Briggs engines and it seemed to have an advantage on the wear end. We use full synthetic now.

[@NorthTexasHay]

Shawn Newberry thanks for all the great info.

[@injectorrick3700]

Vote for synthetic...lol

[@injectorrick3700]

Shawn, would that be Bandolero car?

[@ethanmorehead8386]

What kind of pump is that and where can i get one?

[@robertodelagarza8412]

Wich kind of pump is this ??? Thanks.

[@cartman668222]

we use to clean engines out running them on just diesel in sump for 3 mins works same as engine flush but don't rev them of course!!

[@NorthTexasHay]

monkeybollox66 I've never tried it straight, it do about a quarter.

[@belindakt]

Monkeybox is telling his age- we did that back in the 60's!! LoL..

[@holladaytrucking9544]

What size pump runs this rig?

[@FranciscaMendive]

can you tell me which pump that you have we are looking to find the right pump to run with our kifco t210L water wheel

[@kendyer7455]

what about the air filter not see u clean that I may missed that

[@Zomsky]

Hi guys, greetings from Australia, love your channel. Like the look of that pump set up, would be great for our operation too, what make/type of pump is it, if I might ask? How many HP is the vanguard motor? Keep up the good work!

[@NorthTexasHay]

Luke B thank you for watching. It's classified as a forest fire pump and the actual pump portion is a Gorman rupp

[@injectorrick3700]

Looks like it said 23 horse on filter housing.

[@Zomsky]

InjectorRick thanks for that, I just watched again and noticed that too. I have a couple of 23HP vanguards so all I need is to source that pump

[@NorthTexasHay]

+Luke B it's a 23 hp vanguard with a Gorman rupp centrifugal pump. It also has an auto shut off pressure switch that shuts the motor down when the reel finishes.

[@NorthTexasHay]

+Luke B it's considered a forest fire pump. If you look them up you can probably piece one together cheaper than I bought these

[@JCLawn51]

Just an idea but pickup salt spreaders can spread fertilizer too. My 2.5 yard spreader new was $5800 and is all electric. 5 yard should be 7k new. Just an out of the box idea.

[@NorthTexasHay]

+JCLawn51 interesting idea

[@JCLawn51]

My dealer gave me the idea when I bought my western tornado spreader. My thought was someone like you could mount it on some old running gear with flotation tires. I have a poly box and everything else is stainless except for the drag chain. Just keep it oiled really well when you put it up. The whole spreader only uses 80 amps max so the alternator keeps up with the spreader. You would have to calibrate it yourself, but would not be hard.

[@billyjohnson9557]

How much land do you own/farm

[@NorthTexasHay]

ItzBrandonn 155 acres

[@bigears4426]

How thirsty is the engine i thought a diesel would save you a lot of money ,i run a small 12hp diesel with a mono screw pump they can lift water extremely high and long distances, it runs 12 knockers about 30 metres spray each under 1 litre a hour

[@NorthTexasHay]

Where can I look at one online

[@bigears4426]

North Texas Hay www.mono-pumps.com you can buy these with a diesel yanmar liquid cooled engine with centrifugal clutch , you use different pulley sizes depending on horsepower and lift required. Mine runs max speed 1840rpm and engine at 1500rpm so they don't work hard, my problem is normally to much water as they are direct displacement and will build up high pressure if restricted

[@injectorrick3700]

Can't believe after all these years they don't make those engines at least 2 quart capacity. There is a car filter that fits those engines where you could use 1 1/2 quarts. Just can't remember which car. Synthetic is the way to go because yer cookin the oil. Syn doesn't cook like that. I'm sure you know this. We used Amsoil in the Corvette and could actually run the engine one additional year because of no wear and tear on the internals. "Keep on Balin"

[@NorthTexasHay]

InjectorRick I'm going to start using synthetic, thanks

[@chittaranjanhasda6744]

How many hp this mesin

[@mikeparker9044]

your smart

[@jklandclearing4348]

no air filter clean

[@NorthTexasHay]

j&k landclearing\ not once a week, it stays very clean so once a month I'll wash it

[@cartman668222]

I miss working outside i'm now trapped indoors all the time I miss the great outdoors???

[@NorthTexasHay]

monkeybollox66 I think at one time or another we've all been there

[@2950johndeere]

Id like to have a steam cleaner just for equipment. And you are right i find more stuff when im washing my equipment then any other time. Plus its nicer to work on a clean machine. I cant believe your still irritating we are trying to finish up for the season. Got 5 feilds left then on to combining soy beans

[@NorthTexasHay]

scott offerle I'll bale into mid October

[@begoodamerica9793]

Great Video, I like how you have your wife with you and just farming your land. Here in California you would get fined for using to much water, or spilling a little oil, or not being EPA compliant, animal off leach, not OSHA approved cleaning device or wear safety glasses or safety gloves.. Be THANKFUL your in the GREAT state of TEXAS.....

[@aliawadallhassnsaadhassn5397]

Good night my new friend you weel be loov machine well come in invisible world

[@TheNemosdaddy]

Surprised you haven't run electric to your pump sites and use electric pumps. If for nothing else than the maintenance factor.

[@NorthTexasHay]

it would take miles of electric line to get everywhere I need to water

[@arnoldromppai5395]

even with oil changes every 30 hour the good name brand engines life span is only 5000 hours, my big generator is at 64000 and burns lt of oil a week, my water pump stopped at 73000 totally after it burned more oil then gas, I go though a 10,000 watt Honda generator a year, not worth rebuilding it

[@NorthTexasHay]

+Arnold Romppai I think you can buy the motor for around 1200$, so it's not catastrophic if it pukes

[@grandpacocky7618]

Obligatory CAT scan

[@NorthTexasHay]

Grandpa Cocky she seems to find the camera whenever it's rolling