Making the salvaged Kubota mini tractor safer, then clearing an old atv trail.

In the previous videos about the rescued mini tractor, I had lots of viewer comments about how I can improve it and make it safer.
Lots of good ideas, so in this instalment , I'll follow viewer advice to make it a better machine.
Mrs Marty T - • Time lapse Painting of...

[@-SF1-]

Leave the front wheels since they match up with the back. You can add fluid in the tires for a lot of weight with a low center of gravity. You can lower the roll bar it seems to be too tall. You can also add steel weights in the front and a heavy belly pan could add a lot of bottom weight. I’ve been enjoying your videos for a while. Thanks for keeping me entertained!

[@phillovelace]

I agree on the front wheels & liquid in the rear tires 👍

[@marcryvon]

I agree too. Great idea adding the grease nipples. I'm surprised that Kubota did'nt installed them from the start. I was laughing when you "reingineered" that plastic bucket to accept your chain saw 🤣 Nice, powerfull lil' machine ! I'm jealous.

[@josephking6515]

@@phillovelace Putting water/fluid in the front wheels would also help with reducing the tipping of it and lower the CofG a bit. Would do the same job as the steel weights that @Stan suggested though. I don't know how the baby tractor engine would handle the extra weigh in/on it.

[@anthonytipene1863]

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[@BESHYSBEES]

@@josephking6515 adding fluid to the wheel doesn’t really affect the engine power too much but water will freeze in cold climates so use ethylene glycol

[@jaac7546]

Marty you always show & teach tips and tricks that are very valuable. I know I have learned quite a lot from you. Please turn on the monetize option for your channel. You deserve & should be making compensation for your content. I think all would agree on that.

[@Foxee1000]

You helped me get through Covid Marty, watching your videos is such an escape. I greatly appreciate the time you put into them to produce the quality content. With the videos you're the gift that keeps in giving, best wishes to you and all of your family from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Dobbo2958]

Well said I agree wholeheartedly..

[@dylangriffith6662]

Lovely comment 👌🏻

[@ancientbuilds3764]

Christ. It would be lovely to go home. Got this dratted Omnicron thing over here now, so it looks like another year. Slainte, and have a lovely christmas.

[@Foxee1000]

@@ancientbuilds3764 Same here mo chara, Omnicron is here. People are resilient though, I hope you make it back soon lad..

[@darrinfry2251]

Ha ha ha .thank for the how too fix .

[@elmermason9685]

I think I would let the front wheels the way they were. If it were mine, I would have started sanding and painting the tractor. I would have painted the roll bar before mounting it. Thats just me. You're doing a good job fixing it. Thanks for the video.

[@dafyddaprhys782]

Had a SAME tractor with the orchard I had years ago and used to half fill the inner tubes with water to lower the centre of gravity when running along the side of slopes. Improved the stability quite a bit.

[@t.r.l.4377]

you might don't do a half fill on a Mountain! think better is none! ✌

[@tombeauchamp806]

@@t.r.l.4377 huh?

[@ancientbuilds3764]

@@t.r.l.4377 What happened to ya mate? How did it go south?

[@Frank-Thoresen]

At least mix antifreeze in the water

[@ryanlouk9565]

If your in a colder climate use an anit-freeze mix

[@steveflogeras]

Not sure if you were being cheeky or not Marty, but I like how you focused in on the tire direction instructions on the sidewall while you spoke to commenters telling you the tires were on backwards ;) Clearly the manufacturer states that they can be mounted in either direction with leading v for traction and trailing v for reduced rolling resistance (eg. hard surfaces).

[@briansilver3412]

That's interesting about the trailing V setup. Never heard that one before. Normally with the deep V lugs it's for agricultural use and that means traction is required. There is often on smaller tractors an option for industrial tread for harder surfaces and a less aggressive tread. Thanks!

[@thenonoman]

I was very amused by that as well, but he was a good sport about it.

[@moparlarsson]

He ended up with a wider track , less tippy tractor though.

[@_bodgie]

I'd leave the front wheels the way you found them. I agree with you it would place too much load on the bearings and the king pins.

[@darreng745]

I would have added that greasing them is fine, but the grease will attract dirt so a rubber boot over the king pin might help to prevent premature wear in that respect

[@edwinhsingmaster9135]

Center line thru vertical pivot points( ball joints, king pins) should intersect the centerline of the wheel bearings @ the tire contact patch on the road. It's the geometry of all wheel loading. Installing reversed rims, or turning wheels around in your case is basically re-engineering. Good way to snap a spindle, or break a thumb! Don't do it.

[@el_micha]

@@edwinhsingmaster9135 I wondered why Marty didn´t swap left and right wheel - so u can mount it as it should and tire pattern as desired as well.

[@kevinbhola9408]

@@el_micha Same thing i have been saying.

[@johnrudy9404]

You are correct Marty. Change the rear tires and not the front. Roll bar a bit high. Kind of encourages a roll. Otherwise, you are a good mechanic. Always nice to see machines recycling into new roles. Salute from NJ.

[@robertspear9134]

Your boy is a bright one. "All of your machines are my favorite" great line. Great job of editing. Thanks Marty.

[@mistahbenn]

What an amazing place you have to play in Marty.

[@flynnlawnservices]

good day when marty posts

[@jimsymes3181]

You are lucky to have such a good helper !

[@paulsullivan6392]

Count me among those recommending that you NOT turn the front wheels around. I believe your concern that it will put too much strain on the front axles and pivots to be well founded. You son is an absolute gem and knows Dad's machinery. Well done my friend. The tractor is a true little jewel.

[@donnaml8776]

It’s beautiful where you live. Really liked getting to see around a bit.

[@Nallpeter]

As I have been told by people who drive tractors a lot, you reduce tyrewear when driving on tarmac if upu hade the tyres on "backwards" like they where to start with. The idea is that the outside parts of the trads hits tarmac first and it takes up wear better than de centre part of the thread. Very well done recovering and fixing your little tractor! Greetings from Sweden!

[@OnlyAura]

you have an absolutely lovely family, keep up the good work much love from Iowa

[@donaldsmith5972]

It’s great to see your son watching. He will learn much and you will have a nice memory.

[@mick_0359]

That’s a beautiful piece of property you’ve got on the mountain Marty...

[@davidwrobel8089]

I really enjoyed seeing the work you have done on this little Kubota machine.

[@showme360]

I thnk I've watch all your videos now, does help to keep my mind of the man flue!!

[@michaelmcconnell7958]

Flipping the rears and leaving the fronts is the right way to go. Glad you got the rops. You got a great deal on that tractor and saved a ton by fixing it yourself. Your fixit videos are great! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

What beautiful countryside. Oddly enjoyed watching this video.

[@andrewh9629]

Love that you are willing to spend some time for safety. So many youtubers that i otherwise really like will say this is unsafe dont do what i do then just do something unsafe. Only cool kids have rollbars 🎉

[@alanschwartz1157]

☺I see you have your assistant mechanic and trusted advisor with you today. What a sweetie. Everything he sees and watches is a learning experience for him. That's how I learned. Watch dad. Keep up the excellent work.

[@StevenEverett7]

That engine really sounds great. It purrs like a kitten. The tractor is big enough for heavy pulling but small enough for your small trails. You really got yourself a good deal with that one!

[@roncj6937]

Just what you need in them there hills mate what a great little tractor for you an your family.

[@dwhallon21]

That little Kubota looks about perfect for your narrow trails. That front wheel assist seems to have helped going uphill a bit. Looks like some of your overhead brush will need trimmed so that new roll bar doesn't catch. Love your little helper, seems to really take to the tractors as well. Thanks again

[@Ray_Sellner]

Thanks to you, I know more about tractors than I ever thought I would, now I need to find one. There should be at least one in Central Texas I can get my hands on.

[@annalorree]

You’re going to look back on this video in 10 or 20 years, see your boy so young, and truly realise what a gem this video is. ❤️

[@annalorance7698]

My husband and I love watching your videos. Watching from North East Texas..

[@holyearth61]

Marty, I have twitched out a lot of trees for firewood. I have what they call a twitch bar which goes on my 3 point hitch, with 2 shackles on the bar, so I can hook chains too. By doing this , I can back right up to the butts and lift them off the ground so they don't dig in and making routs. A lot easier on the tractor. I'm sure you could make one that would work for you and keeps the dirt off them too.

[@BESHYSBEES]

Yeah there is a tool called a nine hole bar that hooks up to the 3pl

[@tomhath8413]

I think that's what I call a boom pole, very handy. Always keep the attachment point of the chain below the rear axle when dragging a load, otherwise you're asking for a rear rollover. He had the 3-pt arms raised too high.

[@SchneiderClassics]

glad to see you working on this old girl and putting er to work

[@christophergallagher531]

I think your intuition is right about reversing the dish of the front wheels. In any case there would be little to no stability increase untill the axel rotated all the way to one side or the other, hitting the stop. Cool machine! Chris

[@jayyoung5423]

Good stuff Martin.. your boy is great, keep them engaged, cheers.

[@trailrider0194]

It's fun to watch someone with the ambition a few parts and a little know how take a piece of junk and make a good machine out of it. Love your videos.

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

You did the Modifications on the Tractor Wheels - well done and she is becoming a Great Workhorse as well ! Cheers from Australia !!!!

[@phillipwatson4441]

On a lot of the older tractors you turned the wheels around when using planters and cultivators. When tilling they were set in closer.

[@brandenpatterson2776]

Love how you take you viewers advice !

[@ryanb.1119]

It looks great that the back tires are swapped around and now stick out for a better stance

[@bobbywright5983]

I enjoy seeing you include your kids in your videos Marty

[@RestorationObsession]

Oh man, as you were driving off down the road with that chainsaw blade sticking out I was thinking, "Oh no.... I hope you don't run into something and bend/break that!!!" Nice work as always, Marty. I adore your little one, he's a right sweet little guy.

[@barryshisler3720]

I really enjoyed this video That little kubota is a workhorse Have a great week

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Looks like you found a diamond in the rough and polished it up nicely. I think the front wheels should stay as is, changing the rear wheels seems to be a good idea. I'd shorten the height of the ROP bar by about a foot or 30 cm. Great little workhorse. Cheers from Tokyo! Stu

[@daveschroedersworkshop4479]

Nice touch adding the box on the front. Andrew Camarata would be proud!

[@EagleNestFarm]

Widening the front wheel stance would do nothing for stability, since the front axle pivots freely side to side. It's the back wheels that hold the tractor upright, as they are attached in a fixed position on to the frame. Putting the back wheels further out (as you did) should definitely help make it less tippy. Good luck with your projects Marty!

[@jerrypeal653]

Out off all the equations you have I dig this Kabota the most it looks very handy for many jobs with the right implements .

[@oldenslo4141]

The roll bar is called ROP or roll-over protection. It should also have a lap belt. Many a person has been caught under the ROPs as the driver was not wearing the lap belt. Also glad to see you towing with the drawbar and not the lower links.

[@flick22601]

I was just getting ready to make the same comment. The only thing a ROP protects is the tractor (maybe) unless you're wearing a seat belt.

[@merlepatterson]

One would think it to be counter-intuitive to wear a seat belt on a slow moving tractor? I'd rather have the option of quickly bailing from either side of the tractor living on steep slopes such as they do.

[@t.r.l.4377]

n don't forget the signal west! ✌😁

[@brianschmidt1564]

I agree. Also... ...I would add structure to both sides of the ROP to make them flush with the rear tires. It'll help minimize fender damage and keep the rear tires from digging in if you do go sideways.

[@Nas_Atlas]

@@merlepatterson I have this tractor. I'm 6' tall and getting into and out of the seat is quite difficult since it is designed for small riders. I wonder if I could jump out in time. I'm definitely going to flip the rear wheels around and now that I see how the ROP could be mounted I will have to fabricate something.

[@garymire7200]

The rears tires look great! The truth is it’s your tractor and you do as you please.

[@THX-vb8yz]

"All of your machines' favorite are my favorite." Awwwwwwww...

[@terrytopliss9506]

Nice little tractor Marty,your son seems pretty interested in everything you do.👍👍

[@leonhart2452]

For dragging logs out you might want to buy or build a logging arch. These mount on the three point hitch. These pick up one end of the log toa add weight to the rear wheels as well as lifting the log off the ground keeps the log cleaner. Clean logs won't dull you chain saw chain as quickly.

[@Klajnepojken]

Late addition but it also helps reduce the risk of a log snagging on rocks and roots

[@dickmeisterling3924]

Don’t I recall Marty finding, repairing and using one of those?

[@franciet2362]

Another great video, loved by my 3yr old. Very interesting for us both to watch.

[@iksexplorationsfollower2588]

These were great little tractors, so low geared, could just about do anything with them. Some farmer bought the imports in here in Aussie as GP and back up tractors, a bit to small for any real heavy work but great little scrapers, They were rice field tractor in Japan were they needed small light machines. Glad you turned those back wheels around, they are unstable enough without having them with a narrow wheel track, I have heard some blokes have also used spacers to take the wheels out (front as well) further. Have fun with it they are fun to work with. You could add weight to the back with adding water to the back tires no more than a third to a half max and add weights to, --- damn I just saw someone else has said the same thing. but it is a good idea it also help with traction.

[@GaryT1952]

Good stuff Marty T! Those drop-offs on your quad-trail are not for the faint of heart...white knuckle for sure!

[@rockydaniel7073]

I hope to see the mini clearing the trail to the bottom soon

[@boomish69]

Awesome night time relaxing viewing, thanks Marty ..

[@Jsu0234m]

At 0:41 there's a directional indicator but I've always heard that if they're pulling the tractor the V should be pointing towards the front so they clean out easier and dig in for traction. If they're on something thats being pulled like a trailer, they need to be rotated so the V points backwards and helps them pull up and over whatever your pulling them through. At least thats the way my paw paw explained it to me.

[@V8PropaneBurner]

I saw that arrow too. It weird how it goes against what is generally accepted as being the correct way. We used to reverse the rear wheels around on an old 2WD International 574 when we were using it to buck rake silage. In that instance the traction was required when reversing up the clamp.

[@MOSSFEEN]

Mighty work from a Mighty Impressive Little Machine

[@andysaunders3708]

Excellent little machine, and now heaps safer! Cheers.

[@kiwi_welltraveled4375]

Looking good! What if you cut a foot or two off the hight of the roll bar for lower clearance. You could also perhaps, add a small roof? Lovely to see the boy so interested in machinery. Obviously, takes after his old man. 😀👍

[@stevenlawson3916]

Yep, the ROPS is too tall. Lower it to 6-8” over your seated head height

[@elirenigar9357]

Marty the super dad, heartwarming

[@mattbalik2585]

You could add several gallons of windshield washer fluid to the rear tires for added ballast. It won't freeze and is not very expensive. Glad to see you switched the rear tires so they are facing the proper direction. Nice little tractor!

[@brandonrichter6910]

Rv antifreeze is the usual go to as it won't rust out the wheels and is slightly more environmentally friendly.

[@jeremybochart1105]

We use beet juice as ballast.

[@charlesfranks1902]

What an awesome little tractor , it looks perfect now.

[@T4Abyss]

Nah, leave front wheels alone! Maybe shorten that roll bar down a little so it's not as much as a risk, love ya vids bro👍

[@charlieretro]

What I’m thinking to that is the issue with KZbin now everyone thinks there a expert on something it serms

[@andrelacombe2822]

@@charlieretro as a Canadian I think he should put skis on the front :P

[@TheDistur]

@@andrelacombe2822 just don't put it in 4wd lmao

[@MarktheOddJob]

Love the Fred Flintsone hammer tapping the roll bar on. Saves chipping the paint! Your little boy is lovely, enjoy the golden years as before you know it they are 6 foot tall and all grown up.

[@richardw.foxhall3392]

In addition to the roll bar, please consider adding two pipes mounted at the front corners of the hood with a swooping bend back to the corners of the roll bar. weld attachment points for un bolt removal. This will add to the rigidity of the roll bar. Please consider mounting a bracket from the front of the tractor for removable weights. These weights will aid in keeping the front end down when pulling, and giving the tractor a heavier and longer tipping distance from the rear wheels. This looks like it will be your narrow trail clearing tractor, if prepared properly it will do what you need it to do without undue risk to the operator or the next generation of little helpers. Good stuff as always Marty, looking forward to many more.

[@patring620]

Every time I watch your tractor videos, I jump on Craigslist and look for a tractor. Nice job on the grease zerks.

[@dennisleadbetter7721]

Hi Marty, Introduction of greasable points to the top pivot is clearly a great improvement. And the return of the ROPS is certainly a wise move, not only from side ways roll overs but also front liftoff and rotation around the rear axle. Also the reversing of the rear wheels to increase track. The old Massey and others allowed for multiple increases in both rear and front trace, but the front track was acheived by haveing a split arm with multiple bolt positions which moved the pivot point outwards. You could add some weights to the front to help with stability if it looks like a real issue, most Kubotas have the hook plate on the front and you simple add steel blocks by hooking them on, adding weight at a low level. You may also be able to find a manual for it on line, I found both the operators manual and full workshop manual for my L3410. Love you little son, as you said he is on to it, the only difference between men and boys is the size and cost of their toys! Regards Dennis That track is barely wide enough for that trator, you may have to get a small excavator to do some widening.

[@Ragnar8504]

Front liftoff is a serious issue, especially if you're transporting any weight in the back! I helped clear up the aftermath of an incident like that a few years ago, fortunately no one got hurt but still not a pretty sight! The driver obviously lost steering when the front wheels lifted off, drove up a small slope on the side of the track, dislodged a manhole cover, nearly put one front wheel into the manhole and bent the three-point hitch badly enough to threaten one of the rear tyres. Getting the box full of grit safely off the tractor was quite tricky. I think the same chap actually had three near-misses with that tractor until he was banned from driving it by the landowner.

[@danielboughton3624]

my old MF has reversible rims but not the adjustable track. That was only an option on some tractors and obviously not a thing for trike gear.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Dennis L. 👍👌👏 Well said, Sir, well said indeed! I wanted to comment very similar but fortunately you already did all the writing work. ;-) 2) I would add weights to the rear wheels/rims and a bit to the front (attached to the frame). Maybe Marty T. can use weights out of old washing machines for both occasions!? 3) I would at least add 2 rounded 90 degree pipe (el)bows to the roll bar so that branches could slide out of the way easier. To cover the top of the complete roll bar, maybe even a kind of rounded metal cladding would be useful. 4) Marty T. already owns a much smaller excavator than the rescued Hitachi is. Additionally: A good friend of his owns even a really tiny one. Best regards, luck and health.

[@BoiledOctopus]

If there was ever such a thing as mechanical porn stories, this would definitely be one.

[@guyroberts9377]

Ragnar8504 hi ikk

[@davechavis4275]

Your nicest piece of equipment and originally an orchard tractor, narrow stance with a sprayer tank on the pto. great life!!

[@IdeasBox]

You should make scrub rails to force low hanging branches to run up and over the roll over bar..

[@Mark5mith]

That's a very capable tractor Marty, watched the other two on it as well, nice work👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@kirk467]

Leave front wheels like they were! 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@pseudopetrus]

Best wishes to your awesome family!

[@markhensley9378]

Like I said before in my comments after the last video. Your little Kubota is going to be perfect for the narrow and tight places. Especially considering the price! It has a PTO so you should consider getting a few more attachments such as a roto-tiller or a small chopper. It'll make work easier at home in the garden. Great video content! Thanks again for your time and videos. Have yourself a great rest of your week.

[@kathleenvaughan3709]

It doesn’t surprise me at all that it fell over. Those tires are way too skinny. Reminds me of when I drove my Tall tippy CLASS A RV through Buffalo NY during a wintery windstorm. The ac shroud blew off. Luckily I was towing a car on the very trailer I just ruined a few days ago. It probably kept me from laying on the passenger side window. I love the videos. I actually try to get anyone to hop up on my tractor and drive it. Best 400 bucks ever! 👍

[@bobpaterson1845]

Great video 👍 really impressed that you take on board comments from your viewers I have always been of the opinion we're never to old to learn 🤔as for turning your front wheels outside in if they had been designed with that option in mind they would have lined up perfectly with the rears so your spot on leaving the fronts alone 💪 seems like a very good running an capable little tractor 👍

[@tomre2769]

Always nice with a little helper and commentator :-)

[@herbie1818]

All of your machines are my favorite too Marty! inspirational patience my friend. Makes me believe I can do better...keep it coming. Alberta, Canada

[@seafieldgrant6957]

Good stuff Marty ! SCAREY looking road ! New tractor perfect size for your road !

[@daleolson3506]

If you load the tires with rev antifreeze it will be much more stable,and pull more

[@pjjms]

I agree with water but where Marty lives we don't have trouble with freezing in tyres so antifreeze just adds cost. I've been running straight water for years.

[@moltderenou]

Old engine oil ?

[@pipww]

Nice work Marty, I agree with you front wheel rim direction. They are quite a light built tractor in comparison with David brown. So keeping it standard is a good idea. Reversing the tyres is doable at home. Using a technique. But you done the right thing turning them out. The back end oils and hydraulics are important to keep serviced on them, there hydraulics and pump are sensitive to any poor quality oil, a costly problem when it turns to custard. You can home rebuild the fuel injection pump on them to that really helps it power and clean efficiency. A set of new injectors is worth doing too. There cylinder heads don't like poor fuel burn and get hot on the injection area or insert. If your keeping it long term that is. You can always de-carb the injectors and free the return valve out. But it appears your really pickup a great little 4x4 runner. Scored 😁🤣. Have a great time with it.

[@arthurjennings5202]

You might want to shorten the rollover bar by about 8 inches to a foot, so that it is just over your head. Won't hang up so much on branches and will have a shorter lever arm to flip the tractor. The little tractor makes a nice skidder.

[@rypkepaulusma]

Don't! When tipping over in a wet ditch the extra height will save you. It's for safety, not convenience.

[@MRrwmac]

That turned out to be a good purchase. Especially with the approval of one of the little partners of the company!

[@southernyankeehomestead3230]

I've owned several Kubota's over the years and every one of them had a paragraph in the manual that said "Do not turn front discs to obtain wider tread" or something along that line. I talked with one of my Kubota service technicians after I bought my first one and he said that by adding more width to the front of the tractor you actually cause the tires to turn in an arch instead of pivot. This causes excessive side loading of the front bearings on the wheel and the pivot point in the housing. I second adding some ballast to the wheels. It isn't recommended for the front though. They always recommend adding weights to the front if you don't have a FEL (Front End Loader). I don't know if you get the weather we get here in the northern US but if you do a good substitute for freezing temperatures is windshield washer fluid. It is a slow process filling a tire and they even make spouts that attach to the bottles that will screw on to a valve stem to help add the fluid. Personally given how many gallons you would add to tires that size I would skip the pouring them through the valves and just pop the bead on one side and pour it in while the tire is laying down. 70% fluid, 30% air is what is recommended.

[@southernyankeehomestead3230]

@@RubenKelevra according to the book tire, wheel, and ballast chapter it actually says 75% liquid ballast. I tried to attach a picture but it doesn't allow that

[@southernyankeehomestead3230]

@@RubenKelevra it has a picture of volume but there is a table just above it that lists weight based on tire size. The range is 85 kg to 94 kg or 187 pounds to 207 pounds per tire based on size. Keep in mind this is for a Kubota B2650 and although I believe that all tire manufacturers will align with this... Consult your dealer or FSM.

[@DaveReddoch]

Marty, my wife and I live in Broken Arrow Oklahoma. She would never Let me bring home so many machines. I hope you find many more machines to work on. You are one of the best mechanics I’ve ever seen

[@burt_james_esq]

The rear wheels can be doubled up, thus the extra holes towards the outer edge of the center. Leave the fronts mounted as the were otherwise excessive stress will be placed on the kings.

[@itsjustmoney9039]

Those extra holes are for wheel weights

[@burt_james_esq]

@@itsjustmoney9039 And bolting on a second set of wheels.. Take your pick.

[@itsjustmoney9039]

@@burt_james_esq no sir. Duals would bolt directly to the center lug bolts. May or may not require a spacer adapter.

[@itsjustmoney9039]

@@burt_james_esq has it been done that way? I’m sure it has. But that is not the correct way to do it.

[@BIGSMOKE-bl2lq]

@@itsjustmoney9039 duals wouldn't bolt to the lugs at unless it had a beam axle with a second set of hubs you'd most likely run a set of snap lock duals on that

[@tutekohe1361]

Some nice bone-dry Kānuka there, Marty. Very nice firewood.

[@lukabogdanovich6986]

Hey Marty please make a video of you clearing The slip up with the excavator and maybe even into the creek best wishes love your videos

[@rsmith8646]

You have such a beautiful place Marty!

[@2observant]

WORTH IT - Fill tyres with ballast (might have to consider anti freeze type liquid) over half up to 3/4 best for no slosh effect. Consider putting a simple but strong hinge on your ROPS for when you need to lower - I would NOT shorten them, they look right, as if you do roll the shorter the more likely to roll again, especially considering the lack of (one using) a lap belt. The hold all tub would be better positioned on the ROPS, also allowing you to put a dual purpose WEIGHTED bull bar (rail track?) and grate for front protection and stability. If you mount the box on the ROPS you might also be able to position the chainsaw bar downwards, (through bottom of box) freeing up more space. It might be worth your while making (purchasing) a simple spacer to extend front wheels, as you don't have adjustable rims - I agree the dish out pushed the front tyres out just too far.

[@hawkeye681]

Our 1976 B6000E came with U shaped weights that were bolted to the front frame to help keep her front wheels down. What a great little tractor, logged 100's of hours bush hogging our land in the late 70's. Bullet proof little machine!

[@69jbr69]

Nicely done, great little rig. Whip yourself up a 3 point log skidder attachment, super handy. Mine is just a large U upside down with a hook for chain, works great. Not only gives you a lift for lifting logs or anything else on ground but also puts weight on tires for traction. It also keeps bulk of log out of dirt while dragging saving your chainsaw chain later. Just be aware with bigger logs they can swing in from momentum or pulling tractor back and tap your pto shaft. So build a bolt on guard or run a heavy duty pto cap like I do.

[@MartyT]

Yes I could use my log hook but there is a steep section at the start of the track so I wanted to keep the pulling point low to reduce chances of tipping backwards

[@michaelfoort2592]

I'm totally envious of your new toy!

[@kameronouellet9132]

Can we have the kid co star these episodes more often? He's adorable 😂

[@darrenhawken9766]

Great work on the little tractor, Nice to see the roll bar on , those often get tipped over , would nice to see your chainsaw mounted vertical, to save catching it on something and bending the bar , great work, thanks for sharing.

[@FangBlah]

I believe the outer holes on the back rims might be for adding weight; like a bolt on container filled with cement. I guy could whip something up, surely. :)

[@blormpf1740]

love the chainsaw bar "accessory" feature - "Made to Fit!"

[@trevorstewart8]

Hi Marty. I was thinking it would be quite useful to use some of those Kanuka logs to stabilize the outer edge of the ATV track. Kanuka is long lasting and with a couple of short posts banged in the logs would help stop the track edge from crumbling away in heavy rain.

[@michaelfisher9671]

Thanks for the novel camera angles. Makes it more interesting. Just thought I’d mention that in case you aren’t sure if anyone notices the extra work you do in that respect

[@robfinch3277]

The front wheels can be placed further out but it is more for matching the track width to crop rows on flat land (same with rear wheels). From experience it makes the steering very heavy and plays havoc with the turning circle. Incidently to swop them and keep the tread in the right direction you swop left to right and vice versa. For your use leave them as is.