So we have sold our John Deere and we have bought a Satoh Beaver. We have learned some hard lessons from our tractor experiences. I hope sharing them here can help someone else.
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@j.b.68554 жыл бұрын
Karma smiled on you. You sold your tractor and didnt cheat the person buying it, and you found a tractor thats good for you for the same price. You may have lost some money on the old one, but you have what you need and your self respect intact. Thats a win win.
@Simplegroundlife4 жыл бұрын
Not everyone sees it that way but it works for me. Inner peace is worth a lot. Best wishes.
@cleonmain12913 жыл бұрын
Congratulation's on your compact tractor, you have probably found that it is very fuel efficient and easy to use. I have a couple of Kubota tractors on my 80 acre's in east central MN. Having a good tractor completely changes what you can accomplish on a rural property. thx for the video.
@michaelzorro87574 жыл бұрын
I like this presentation best wishes always. Thank you for being real.
@Simplegroundlife4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thak you!
@brandonwinter20942 ай бұрын
Great video. Just bought a 92 180d today and found your video searching for information.
@zebfriudenberg8893 жыл бұрын
I admire your honesty! I wish you was my next door neighbor! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@Sulfurcreekkennls20093 жыл бұрын
Could you take a pic of how the hydraulic lines are hooked up to the tractor/ pump thanks
@buffyvachon80264 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Great to watch another video 😊
@hyzercreek Жыл бұрын
I've had my Satoh Beaver for 20 years. You can't kill em. You can fix 'em but you can't kill 'em
@MissouriOldTimer2 жыл бұрын
I have a Satoh buck one word of wisdom from my experience,, those little tractors are easy to turn over,, I turned mine over so I made spacers for the rear wheels so it is a bit wider.
@peterw28454 жыл бұрын
It’s always great to see you winning 👍🏻, looks like a good little machine for you , perfect ! Love to see your videos , to see what’s going on . Keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing your summer projects come to fruition.
@Simplegroundlife4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I enjoy seeing your feedback too.
@bradfordwest18372 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am also looking at a Mitsubishi 470D. Great machines.
@mherke4 жыл бұрын
This is a great tip your passing on to others in the same situation, which I find myself in. I have a mostly wooded homestead with a long driveway to maintain and lots of tree hauling and some brush cutting. I think a smaller tractor in these type of environments would work best. I hope to learn from you on how you utilize your tractor in this type of environment. Take care and congratulations on your new tractor!
@Simplegroundlife4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have a few things to do/buy first but I hope to get a log skid arch to drag trees out of the wooded areas. I'll keep everyone up to date as I can.
@eddiewatson37594 жыл бұрын
good to see you cute tractor.
@Simplegroundlife4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 Hope all is well.
@GriffyBBoy4 жыл бұрын
Dude you are killing it, cool to see you have your own tractor
@johnjohnstone2544 жыл бұрын
Lessen learned.sir.Small tractor will leave smaller footprint in nature.good luck.
@honthirty_ Жыл бұрын
Good use of the blackberry seeds.
@jamesroberts9849 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your description of the tractor purchase. Also, the experience is something that most of us have been through at one time. Good luck with your future endeavors.
@richardroyles14233 жыл бұрын
Good looking tractor. Kansas
@kennybaughman50324 жыл бұрын
The seat is a boat seat you can buy the 3 point links a tractor supply and that's not brown paint the loader was white but through time the cheep paint broke down and the rust is bleeding through
@alyssaschweyer76083 жыл бұрын
first off, thank you and i hope you show more detailed maintenance videos.. ie the changes youve already made would of been cool to watch
@AlecCapel4 жыл бұрын
Bitting off more than I could chew was a hard lesson for me to learn. I hope it your tractor does you well, it looks good.
@Simplegroundlife4 жыл бұрын
I hope so too, thank you!
@JRsBullet Жыл бұрын
I picked up a 650 G with finish cutter. Used it for mowing, tilling,brush hogging, etc. The thing is a beast.
@subixbarbarasson60522 жыл бұрын
The reason you got that awesome traktor is bekuzz you kept it real with the JD buyer. Magik is real man. Salute to your style. From NorKal USA -Subix
@jason-white4 жыл бұрын
I have 3 small tractors and love them. You will enjoy this one.
@Simplegroundlife4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm already impressed by how much it can do. I hope all is well.
@jason-white4 жыл бұрын
@@Simplegroundlife Big things come in small packages. Sure larger machines have their place but these little things are to often over looked as a great tool. All is great, I hope all is well with you to.
@simonforget2804 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine asked me "Which tractor should I buy?" My answer was: "Which dealer in your area have a good reputation and onsite service?" I believe the answer he was looking was about which brand. After discussion, he understood my point of view. No brand manufacturer (and humans) wants to make a bad product. If the Blue, Orange, Red or Green tractor dealer in your area makes have a good reputation and stands behind what they are selling, they are the ones you want. Moreover, which brand does your neighbours are using will be a good indication. I don't believe your community will back a company that doesn't make any good. For log handling, I suggest that you weld two chain hooks on top of your front loader ends. Your logs will be easier to handle and you will get more stability. Keep up your excellent work!
@jdlawncare5582 Жыл бұрын
I like the sound too
@MustacheVerra Жыл бұрын
A safety bar would be a good idea imo. Thanks for the video.
@stephanfiebich1561 Жыл бұрын
My dad put 5000 hours on one of these in the80’s. Very good tractor if you start it on the glow plugs and never use starting fluid.
@edwardkie3804 жыл бұрын
Jared, great Video... Nice tractor... Smart accusation by the way ... You could get a bush-hog & a pto driven chipper for that guy then you would have three times the fun ... LED lights this could be fun let alone a snow plow option ... Water pumper ect. Lots of fun things ... Small plow for making gardens .. ya did good .. how's the green house working out for you guys?? Be safe .. blessings Ed in Phoenix writes
@jdlawncare5582 Жыл бұрын
You are honest thank u
@rodcros Жыл бұрын
Years ago I bought a 1980 Bolens G174, a Mitsubishi rebrand rather like your machine. I too love the sound of the twin engine. The little tractor is low, narrow and slow, with excellent traction in the woods. For your son, I'd definitely recommend that he start on something that stops moving when he stops driving. This tractor is not that. I rolled mine down a hill one day in a moment of inattention, and it just kept purring along while lying on its side.
@Simplegroundlife Жыл бұрын
A very good point.
@Chalz1083 жыл бұрын
I own 1 that runs and just today I bought 2 more I have a beaver III and a regular beaver I just like yours here and then another Mitsubishi 180D. They are very rare I hope I can get these other 2 running. My beaver III has 800 some odd hours on it and runs like a top and the Mitsubishi I just bought has 600 some odd hours... talk about a steal. Especially for what I paid...
@shawnballard16613 жыл бұрын
Good guy... I just got a allis 5230 paid 3k I am expecting some work
@austinjacobhunter2 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at one of these. Know where that bucket is from? Nice video thanks.
@danf16273 жыл бұрын
hi, i just got one of this kind of tractor, i'm trying to put a loader on it, can you please show how the hydrulics are hooked up on your loader
@jdlawncare5582 Жыл бұрын
Same here
@erikchristiansen12274 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honest tractor-journey. Its like a fairy tale. It had a happy ending. The next thing you need is a selfie stick. You are pretty close to the camera. I move a little backward in my chair. Dont get me wrong. I like your sharing from your life. keep going
@Simplegroundlife4 жыл бұрын
I agree with the selfie stick so no worries. I really like the feedback. I admit that I'm not the best videographer around and the feedback helps. Best wishes.
@ohio_gardener3 жыл бұрын
Did you notice the rear tires are on backwards? Tread should be facing forward for maximum grip.
@Simplegroundlife3 жыл бұрын
Yes I did notice actually. I haven't changed them yet because I've been putting other projects first. So far I haven't needed more grip. I'm hoping to do a once over on the whole tractor and shine the thing up. But if I don't get to that I'll probably change the tires when I do maintenance in January.
@leomckenzie39383 жыл бұрын
@@Simplegroundlife no
@brianalbano8503 Жыл бұрын
I’m looking at a satoh buck. Did you find the beaver front loader is strong enough to lift those logs? I have a woodland mills hm122 that’s why I’m getting it
@Simplegroundlife Жыл бұрын
It can get the logs off the ground and move them around pretty well. The largest ones have probably been at the max capacity. The Buck should be able to lift more. As always play it safe and be smart my experience is hardly the full story when it come to handling material with a front end loader.
@loganv04104 жыл бұрын
What "class" is the three point hitch? That'll make a huge difference on the implements you can use.
@Simplegroundlife4 жыл бұрын
The tractor is built for a class 0 but there are a lot of little tractors out on the market now. I actually thought about this for a while before buying this tractor. I am thinking that the smaller implements will fit in the tight spaces and match engine size well. We will just have to see how it goes.
@crpth13 жыл бұрын
@@Simplegroundlife - Hi, for what it's worth. This tractor can use the cat 1, 3 point hitch components without any issues. I say that with confidence 'cause I do have a Satoh (Europe/Japan) identical to your Beaver (USA). Which came with the OEM rototiller and since than I bought the cat 1 kit. It's perfect fit. ;-) If you haven't noticed already. Please be aware the PTO rotation is reversed on this one. That, more than the size itself, might limit your immediate access to PTO driven implements! Get a 3 point arch/quick hitch. Stuff some chain hooks on it and you have the perfect way to drag logs. No need for additional implements. These are small, but excellent pieces of machinery. That deliver an outstanding amount of work for their size/power. Keep the maintenance on point and they last... Cheers
@ohske4 жыл бұрын
😯👍👍👍👌❤❤❤
@russellclement20582 жыл бұрын
A tiny bit of advice ,,, find yourself a ROPS frame
@FlyinCowboyAZ6 күн бұрын
Where do you go for parts? I have an 83 made by Mitsubishi
@Simplegroundlife6 күн бұрын
Some parts have been a little hard to find to be honest. A lot of the regular maintenance parts can be found almost anywhere. Otherwise I hunt the internet and sometimes I have to make due with something that isn't OEM.
@Pete.Ty14 жыл бұрын
👍
@Freetheworldnow4 жыл бұрын
How can anyone trust a used car dealer...?! I wish I could...
@Simplegroundlife4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have a hard time admitting that I bought a tractor from a used car dealership. At the time I went in cautiously and I talked him down quite a bit. But it was all part of the game that he was better at and I lost. Hopefully my story helps the next person.
@kennethjohnson58703 жыл бұрын
Tye
@heathersmurthwaite34314 жыл бұрын
I might know someone who could help with the hydraulics...
@Simplegroundlife4 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@chriszablocki24604 жыл бұрын
There are no real lessons. But a new tractor is nice sometimes.
@____________________________.x2 жыл бұрын
Yes it's always the right thing to do to be honest when buying/selling. It may hurt you as an individual, but the wider community gains from the Social Trust you have created. Countries whose people choose not to do this are always poorer for it. Good luck with the new tractor
@nonyadamnbusiness98872 жыл бұрын
You talk about buying a John Deere. You still haven't owned a John Deere. The 950 was a green Yanmar. No American manufacturer has made a tractor under 60 hp in over 40 years. Everything back to at least 1978 is going to be a Hinomoto, Yanmar, or Fiat.
@jdlawncare5582 Жыл бұрын
I have john deer 332 yanmar diesel i love it just parts are expensive
@chriszablocki24604 жыл бұрын
There are no real lessons. But a new tractor is nice sometimes.