Salvaging a Crashed Kubota Mini Tractor.. Owner wants it gone!

[@FJ80Coop]

Let me know what parts you need and my best friend who works at the Kubota about 3 miles from me can get any available factory parts that you need as well as authorized replacement parts IF they're still available,which most are.. And it'll be at jobber costs USD plus actual shipping... I ain't making nothing off of anything because that's how we take care of one another...

[@FJ80Coop]

Ps.. US prices for parts are extremely cheaper than Aus or NZ prices and the difference might actually cover the shipping cost$ as it does with several of my Aussie mates who need Harley parts that I send them for less than half of what they cost down under...

[@MartyT]

You legend thanks mate, I have already ordered parts but I appreciate the offer. cheers

[@jimmeroniuk8266]

@@FJ80Coop Need a bucket cylinder for my 1985 KH28L. No luck here in Canada or with my UK contacts. Any way you can help? Not trying to ride on Marty's coat tails but having a bugger of a time finding new or used. Thanks. Jim

[@cfewbopmech73]

It's hard as to get anything here to new Zealand from the US at the moment with bloody covid

[@amos4457]

@@jimmeroniuk8266 you know what I would do is buy a new cylinder. Figure out the rod outside diameter, measure pin center to center distance retracted an center to center distance with cylinder fully extended that'll give you the stroke.

[@signmeupruss]

It's wonderful to watch someone who has developed the skills to salvage a piece of equipment and then do the repairs. Thanks for posting this.

[@user-pd2gu6li2n]

can't wait to see you get this up and running again. I love seeing things refurbished rather than trashed. Sure you could go the selling parts route but if it doesn't break the bank I say go for it! 🇺🇸👍🙏 this farm a 73 year old woman that brings home sad looking vacuums and cleans them up and get them running properly again!

[@dudleysdad]

The laid back commentary and the practical approach to repair etc. gives you a lot of the winning formula that made Mustie1's channel so popular. For me you are a must watch first when you post. Very enjoyable content excellently presented. Thankyou.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Eric Claydon. 👍👌👏 Very well said, Sir, very well indeed. And I couldn't agree more. Best regards, luck and health.

[@stevejette2329]

Eric - YES. Mustie1 taught me how to diagnose and repair small gas engines. He is SO GOOD.

[@rohanhamer8429]

Had the exact same tractor, and loved it. Just in case you don’t know, you really need to use the glow plugs to get them going. Turn the key backwards and hold it until the round metal thing with a hole in it on the dash glows, then it will start right up.

[@Slane583]

We have a small New Holland my grandfather bought brand new back in 2001 which has a small Perkins in it. Use the glow plugs like intended and she starts up first time every time. Besides standard care it's never needed anything major and is always maintained. :)

[@carlthor91]

I believe Marty was clearing the cylinders, just incase engine oil got in.

[@alanclarke1114]

Yes we had kubota engines in the skidsteers I worked on, give me heat to start and don't let them overheat and they were generally reliable.

[@netrioter]

You never use glow plugs if you aren't sure if your cylinders are clear of diesel or oil. This was on its side.. remember?

[@rohanhamer8429]

@@netrioter complete rubbish, it’s a diesel and no way would it, or the engine oil ignite without compression. Besides he already turned it over with the decompression valve open.

[@PS-Straya_M8]

Using a restored winch to help restore a tractor ... the mechanical circle of life :)

[@MrChassmith]

Don't forget the restored press either...

[@JW--dc8ri]

That's what true recycling looks like.

[@ApusApus]

@@JW--dc8ri Pretty sure it's "Reuse, repurpose, recycle" in that order. For some reason every tech giant talks about the last one, without mentioning the first 2 like ever.

[@Wil_Liam1]

Yep,that's how Marty rolls... 😁

[@KingJamesIX]

I love that you never start a video saying "This is a waste it'll never run." You just walk up and start figuring out how to get these things running. Very inspiring.

[@northeden8661]

The rescued and rejuvenated winch come-along saved the day yet again. Nice.

[@RangieNZ]

Take the other side of the front end to bits and swap the bevel gears side-to-side, then the un-worn side of the teeth will be in use for forward.

[@laknox88]

I wonder if the axles could be swapped or if they're different lengths.

[@LawF250]

That's what I would do. If it's possible.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

You have noooo idea how much I would love to get that for my dad... He would love it... So so so perfect for what he needs.... Makes me cry almost ... That I can't get something nice for my dad... It's such a lovely piece of equipment

[@herrakaarme]

This repair is quite interesting. Good to hear you could find parts to order, so a second episode will (hopefully) follow.

[@69tahtiracing81]

Kääärme sekoo

[@hectorbonilla3423]

I love to see your videos cuz you're about the only one who fix all those machines and you put them to work right after you fix them. Great job

[@niallmacdonald2710]

It never ceases to amaze me how many abandoned and semi-abandoned bits of plant machinery you've managed to recover over the last couple of years watching your channels, starting way back when with an angry ram with a kickbag, and a washing machine drum generator. It gives me the impression of NZ being otherwise choka with old rusting wrecks without you repairing or recycling it all. Impressive stuff.

[@2ndTim3_1-6]

We have to be careful of the Orcs and Trolls at night

[@Noblesteed17]

Just found this channel, you give me a look into a life I couldn’t live, thank you

[@markhensley9378]

Looks like a great little machine for the price and after reading the comments I think your subscribers are eager to help you with the parts problem. Looking forward to seeing more on this repair. Thanks again for your time and videos. Have yourself a great day.

[@Th4thWiseman]

Nice score for $400 bucks, these are great little work horses on market garden properties and small hobby farms 👍

[@meirionevans5137]

Turn ignition key anti-clockwise for pre-heat. Swap bevel gear from other side without the wear. Good find, good luck!

[@morteASH]

When I started to watch the episode a feeling came across me that I must have slipped into a strange parallel world where you didn't fix things to normal operations and instead you settled for 2 wheel drive? Luckily you puled it back at the end with two words "it's fixable". Very entertaining again mate, another find for MMM (Marty's Mechanical Museum: agriculture division).

[@andyroid5028]

*Sounds like my wife. She sees something broken down (or even just a little bit dirty), and figures it MUST be garbage and wants it outta there and in the local dump ASAP. It drives me nuts!* Nice rescue, BTW. : )

[@raybin6873]

Tell her she's "worn out" and you're taking her to the dumpster...😄

[@billbye2427]

That lil rascal hopped right outta that hole it was parked in. Parts found and you got a good tractor, a work in process!

[@kathleenvaughan3709]

I can’t believe you put that tractor in your little truck! I’m impressed! I have a Branson Tractor 3820i and just wrecked my aging flatbed trailer trying to “see if it could take the weight”.. I backed it up and crashed through. Don’t worry my tractor is ok. 😅 awesome video thank you

[@MartyT]

The 3820 is nearly 2 ton I believe, this kubota is less than 1 ton

[@kathleenvaughan3709]

@@MartyT I know. I used to own a Dynahoe 190 and it was too big to bring to Florida when we sold our house in New Hampshire. It was 11 tons. Could dig a 20 foot deep hole. When my daughter brought her new boyfriend home I pointed it out and let him know that very fact. 😳 I was kidding but they’re still together 6 years later. Thanks for responding.

[@MartyT]

@@kathleenvaughan3709 Haha nice, I'll have to remember that one

[@bobbalbirnie2478]

Looks like it is going to be a good save Marty, great to see, those are nice little tractors. Amazing what people will run instead of fixing stuff when needed. You seem to be a magnet for machinery in need of care, always nice to see you fixing them up and adding to the herd. Take care!

[@dukeman7595]

Man you lucked out on this one, crazy bought for $400.00 dollars what a deal!!

[@jdub229r]

Be nice to put a set of duals or 3” spacers for stability. Not bad for $400.

[@robert-to7ev]

Dam right

[@rolandgsl]

Even swapping the rims the other side out would help

[@fava7753]

Too right mate . Some bloke at finding and rescuing the old machines . In at the deep end to fix them up and put them back to work . . Top man .

[@midcoasttractorservice9182]

Spacers are for shielas

[@outinthesticks1035]

I have never operated one of these little tractors , but I know has much difference dualing up makes on the bigger ones , that extra stability gives a lot more confidence . Never had wheel spacers , but it seems to me that they might cause extra wear on the axle bearings , maybe a place where the added leverage might loosen things up

[@danieloutloud9151]

The engine on that purrs so quietly , sounds like it's in good order . It's nice to see that come-along that you'd rebuilt working so well . It seems to handle heavy use pretty decently .

[@garandman8114]

I don't know the thinking behind the buying of an expensive piece of equipment and not keeping up with the maintenance. Glad you are giving it another chance at life. Cheers from Ohio, USA.

[@alcoste1]

Stuck in a hotel room over night for work in Whangarei bored out of my head. Clicked on the video so fast it made my head spin. Haha

[@GelDouche12]

Go to Dangers bro

[@stephenconway2468]

These are great machines. I borrowed one for a couple of years. Tough, crude but they do their job day in and day out.

[@Alex_Eggers]

hey, when you start it turn the keyswitch to the left that will preheat the oil so you can get a better start.

[@Alex_Eggers]

@@JohnSmith-yv6eq oh, thanks

[@pnadk]

I like your calm approach to such a mess.

[@jaimecoburn1339]

My confidence in your ability to finish a project once you've started it is absolute. Keep up the good work as always Marty.

[@johnnyholland8765]

Thanks for breaking that down. Have always wondered of the inner workings of those small tractor front ends. Good luck with your parts search.

[@petervogwill6499]

The stuff you collect..rehab...repair...revive...IT'S A BONANZA , .....BEAUTIFUL WHEN FIXED ...RIGHT UP THERE WITH SLICED BREAD..! Yer kid is a whistle..!

[@pjsequipmentservicessouth]

I work for Kubota, Most parts are available still for these, especially the front axle seals and bearings.

[@donaldarbaugh9512]

Probably my favorite channel on you tube.

[@craigsudman4556]

When the balls fall out of the race you know that you have exceeded the design life of the bearing. Hope you can get some part for that go buggy. Great video Marty, thumbs up.

[@motorenbastler9289]

A Shame! I wanted a kubota since i was little. And some rude people treat it like this! My heart is bleeding. Thanks for saving it!

[@eviethekiwi7178]

As a millwright i can tell you that having something destroy the bearings is actually the best thing. Bearings are pretty much consumables lol, sure they should last a long time, but they can be replaced, and they’re standardised, so it’s usually pretty easy. Also they can take all the damage, and save the rest of the housing, whatever it may be

[@COIcultist]

I was puzzled when he expressed caution on the destruction of bearings and seals, as all such stuff I've handled on that front have all been standard. One positive is don't have to suffer rip off OEM parts prices or risk it with eBay crap, you just go down to a local bearing supplier.

[@MartyT]

Yes but when the bearings come apart it can lead to expensive gears and casings being damaged as happened with this one, luckily I think I caught it in time

[@MartyT]

@COlcultist turns out this one had some special parts the bearing shop had never seen, I had to translate the model to Japanese search to get the part numbers

[@fuckyougoogleupthearse5725]

@@MartyT hey mate, currently live in Japan but still learning the language. But if you ever need something from over here I can help try and find it. Cheers for the videos, from a jafa

[@COIcultist]

@@MartyT I'm left wondering were these non-standard, or how good is your bearing shop? I could conceive of a massive production run having something non-standard, but Kubota commissioning a non-standard bearing? Now the exception that I do know that proves the rule (it is that long ago I can't remember what was done) was needle bearings for two-stroke little ends, but I think that was something to do with machining tolerances being wider than the needed tolerance, so components were matched to produce working sets. Most of my buggering about with bearings and seals came after being introduced to the joyous world of motorcycles, and my Guru steered me firmly in the direction of Spen Bearings in Cleckheaton, who were always shit hot at helping me. RIP Mark Dicker!

[@jasonmoncrieff7449]

Awesome wee bargain Marty, and a great recovery job

[@Dobbo2958]

I love these video's when you repair what seems initially a lost vehicle. Hope the family is safe and well. Thanks for sharing,,,

[@haroldseaman4243]

That winch you used is extremely cool I need one for sure!! I seen in a previous post it's old technology I've never seen one.

[@hondacrx4909]

The way the tractor was ''crashed'', man it would have been such a funny moment when the owner fell inside this muddy water + being angry at the same time

[@THX-vb8yz]

From Michigan (United States) and (at least in northern Michigan), this tractor brand is very popular there.

[@doomprophet]

The world needs more people like you.

[@davidamato768]

You never ceases to amaze me Marty...2 wheel drive is not an option. Get it back as it was designed.

[@captainkirk1745]

Marty, you are one of the most ingenious people I have ever seen. I always enjoy your channel! 😃

[@dannyDC2]

just started watching, love the mechanical sympathy

[@Thedavidsavage]

Hey Marty good to see your up to your fixing and fabrication. Keeper on the level down under. Good one mate!

[@simonframpton7090]

Being a restorer of many things your vids are right up my alley .😉😉😉💪👍👍

[@casualnerd1810]

Can't wait for a video on replacing the oil seals on the front axle, my L1801DT here in Aus needs the same job done. Great video as usual !

[@patwaldrip3774]

That’s really great 👍 of you Marty T! Keep Kubota Orange Going! Tractor sounds good 👌 looks like a pretty good little tractor, just a lack of maintenance by the owner.

[@FJ80Coop]

Marty throws a pair of pliers,a pipe wrench,roll of duct tape,and some bailing/mechanical wire in the back of his truck and heads out to revive a 50 year dead abandoned machine and then drives it back... Every.... Stinking...Time... 😁

[@captainfancypants4933]

i like marty very much but come on dude he only shows what he wants you to see you seriously think he's never gone in and said mmmm nah beyond my skill and pay grade?

[@techtastisch7569]

Has anybody actually used duct tape for ducs? Because I sure have never done it😂

[@tutekohe1361]

@@captainfancypants4933 he does show everything, (video run-time allowing), and he has previously “gone in and said beyond my skill and pay grade”. Check his video on the abandoned tractor he found based on ‘rumours’.

[@SchneiderClassics]

really cool to see you get it out and working as well dive into fixing the problems that was neglected

[@danmcelroy6584]

Nice find! Definitely a fixable machine. The things I could do with that little tractor, or one smaller.. good luck on the project.

[@CrustyRustysRestoration]

Good old Kubota! We have a 79 B6200 with the 3cyl diesel, runs like a top

[@alexxxxx12341]

very interesting video. I've always wondered how those hub assemblies come apart and what goes on inside them. it'll make mine easier when i have to pull mine apart

[@michaelarrington988]

I worked at CNH for years on the compact side front hubs aren't bad it's the back hubs that are more a pain need a special alignment tool for reassembly or you got major issues after

[@shackman1306]

Thank you again Marty. Always enjoy seeing a good machine get a new life. Have a great day.

[@bertenerny7867]

Marty, I so look forward to each and every video you produce. I really appreciate the detail(s) you give us on all the projects that you come across and return to better than functional condition. These have really helped me for one, to maintain and repair my tractors and other equipment that I use and have in my collection. Thanks for the lessons. All the Best from Alabama USA. Vincent

[@johnrudy9404]

Good stuff Marty! A fairly good brand sold here in the US. Giving John Deere a run FTM. To have left that tractor in the water like that was a pity. But, then again, the owner may have had more pressing issues. Great thing about diesel is its life span in the tank. Gas would have been done. She deserves new life.

[@devisionhun]

What an awesome sounding tractor! Great salvage work and real glad the front looks repairable…

[@phonotd]

Great video, as usual, and great to see viewers/subscribers all willing to help with the supply of parts or sources for obtaining same.

[@tk91802]

Cool video Marty, good to see the hand winch back at work :)

[@anthonywilson4873]

Glow plugs use would make a massive difference. Engine sounds great good catch.

[@KB-ic3th]

I had a gray-market yahmar that was a lot like that one. Its wheelbase was so narrow that it was scary as hell to drive on hilly terrain. Mine didnt have a radiator and I eventually badly overheated it. Couldn't get it re-started and got rid of it. Probably the best thing I ever did as I was pretty sure if I died an early death, it was going to be on that tractor.

[@kenord3437]

Hi Marty, I have just found this video, very interesting to me being a retired mechanic, I will now check out your channel, thanks mate, Ken from Australia.

[@dave1135]

12:08 whew! I saw those ramps and you on the tractor and I started singing "🎶time to do some sketchy shit, do dah, do dah...🎶" But then you stood beside it.

[@woodhonky3890]

Yea I pinched a little seat myself! On a side note, those ramps appear to be stout as seasoned cherry wood.

[@NewAgeDIY]

Interesting project. Nice buy and lots of good luck. Thanks for sharing and hope to see part 2 soon.

[@doughboy1966]

Looking forward to the upcoming video on this tractor.

[@SpawnyWhippet]

Three words, parts washer. 😂. Love these videos, so glad to have found another channel salvaging these old machines.

[@youhen01]

Great stuff Marty. Looking forward to the repair. Cheers

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

If anyone can repair it, you can Marty! The old girl is in the best hands she could possibly be in!

[@Chrixsify]

That camera shot underneath was... interesting to say the least.

[@larrymaxwell5535]

My second time watching this but you're an absolute genius 👏!

[@K1W1fly]

"I can use it for parts"... next thing, fully operational. :)

[@Agnemons]

You mis interpreted him. He's using it as a parts "sink"

[@ARockRaider]

well ain't that a cute little tractor! amazing what some people are just giving away (really cheap in this case)! great find!

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

t's that he no longer has confidence in the ability of the tractor to do what he wanted it to do...pull stumps out of a swamp.

[@BensWorkshop]

Looks like it had shims to space the bevel gear out which you remove to get better contact on the bevel gear as they wear. Good rescue.

[@MartyT]

Yeah I'll be taking some shims out

[@microbusss]

we use Antifreeze in radiators usually nice that you got it running 😁

[@FJ80Coop]

Just the engine alone is worth more than 400 bux,not to mention the tires would bring 400 bux,and then there's the front and rear axles,each worth way more than 400bux each... Marty ain't stupid by no means and could recoup his 4 bills 4x over pretty quickly even on a grey market tractor. ..and only 4 bills for a down sized 4wd tractor in pretty nice usable condition is giveaway priced...

[@kwinterburn]

Great to see you using the Tirfor, well worth restoring fantastic bit of kit

[@that_crankytf9571]

Also you should upgrade your ute taillights to leds ebay has them, Will help you during the night and also mske the ute look so much better, I have a 1991 tf holden/Isuzu rodeo with the 2.6 4ze1 currently getting her ready for rego i bought taillights off ebay and there amazing haven't tested them through bush yet as it's not registered but reverse lights are nice and bright breaks are bright taillights and blinkers also don't have to worry about replacing bulbs ever again 😀

[@margaretwilkinson9140]

thank you for the video Mr T. can't wait to see how this is resolved! those old machines are famous for tipping over.

[@cross-axled]

If you cant source new bevel gears (or source them at a reasonable price), may I suggest swapping them as a pair from left hand side to right hand side hubs and vise versa. It will put the more worn gear faces currently in mesh when going forward into mesh when in reverse, and bring the the less pitted and worn faces into mesh when going forward. Should maximise the life of the gears you have if you cant get hold of new or good used ones.

[@MartyT]

Yes I did think about that but cant be bothered stripping down the other side 😆

[@adambassador7727]

Man, I like your methodical approach, Marty. Your are an example of "slow and steady wins the race". Good on ya!

[@ThirdDegreeWitchExplores]

Never fails to amaze me how some people treat their equipment , I was always brought up to believe “look after it , it will look after you “

[@rubusroo68]

all of that damage could've been easily & cheaply avoided, maybe the owner just wanted a new toy so wasn't bothered

[@dfross87]

@@rubusroo68 I can understand the owner want a new toy that's more suitable for his usage. But those bearings didn't get broken when the tractor lay down for a rest. They've been flogged out for a lot of hours.

[@darreng745]

Sadly the previous owner of this machine seemed to subscribe to the mantra, if it is broke don't fix it, so many of those issues could have been stopped by some TLC and a little knowledge of when you are actually shortening the life of the tractor.

[@charlesangell_bulmtl]

When a machine is a poor fit for the operator, it always gets neglect ... I think I would love it's high centered mountain goat pervue

[@jasonswift7098]

Well done on getting the machine running.

[@geofham8332]

Hi Marty , can't wait for part 2. Many thanks.

[@zarb88]

Nice video liked the safe way you unloaded the tractor. Not taking chances when you dont have to.

[@roywarner6416]

Exchange the two rear wheels (the whole wheel/tire assembly) side to side. This will improve your rear traction. As they are now mounted the tire lugs, when they dig in, will tend to pull loose top soil/dirt into a mound under the tires causing the tractor to float and lose traction.

[@IsleOfFeldspar]

I have found this to be incorrect. I noticed much better traction when I ran my ag tires backwards. Better on snow; better on dirt. A rougher ride on pavement though.

[@nirodper]

yes, the tires are backwards for some reason, but I would flip them in place as that makes them come out increasing the wheelbase and improving stability quite noticeably

[@seafieldgrant6957]

Another great find, you have a big job finding parts ! Good luck,! I hope you find the parts ! Look forward too next video

[@jthepickle7]

I sure would like the abandoned steel mill, behind my house, GONE. Marty T?

[@djalba1163]

Great wee tractors if there maintained, used a newer version in the last place I worked at and never skipped a beat

[@MrPhotodoc]

Only Marty can score a decent running Kabota that's just tipped over.

[@nomad7412]

Brilliant as usual. Looking forward to the end result.

[@jonswain7196]

Great little find fella good repair too

[@DirkJacobsz]

Love your work..

[@levicarson5307]

I've found that Agri life have been rather handy with getting parts for Kubotas and other such stuff. I run an Italian machine and they are bloody handy

[@handyhippie6548]

you have got to be the luckiest man alive. i wish someone would offer me a 4x4 kubota for $400. hell, that thing has $400 worth of tires on it. that's an easy $2-3000 around here.

[@fenderOCG]

Just out of curiosity what currency are you talking in?

[@t.r.l.4377]

here in germany in used condition they are about 6 to 8 thousand! if you can afford a used one you are nearly in range of a new one! ✌

[@jflossie583]

@@t.r.l.4377 so true, same here in belgium, and they are in high demand

[@handyhippie6548]

@@fenderOCG usd. a kubota in perfect condition is $5-7000 usd. if it has a front loader, close to 10k.

[@handyhippie6548]

@@t.r.l.4377 in perfect condition, they are about the same here. $2-3000 is for one that needs a lot of love like this one does. i've seen chassis with no engine or rear tires sell at auction for $2500 usd.

[@ronrichmond4694]

Excellent! Hope you were able to find all the necessary parts... I’m a mechanic/tinkerer at heart... Love your videos! 👍❤️👍

[@Floris_VI]

Your little truck is exactlg what i need on my farm in farming sim haha, great video mate, i love all of em especially the rescues/repairs/maintenance

[@hippo3309]

Nice job! When pouring oil, if you flip the bottle 180 degrees( counterintuitive to what seems right) you don’t get those air glugs.