Fixing up an Old Shibaura? Tractor

In this video do a little restoration of my old 18HP Shibaura SD1840 4x4 tractor.
Restore and repair old shibaura sd1840 the sd2200 was the 2wd 22hp model. This tractor was manufactured in Japan back in the late 70s. It's still going strong. There's an interesting connection between Shibaura and Ford tractors.
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𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐏𝐄 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲.
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[@_autoverse]

It’s probs earned the little refresh you’ve given to the bodywork, that red paint has made the decals on the side almost brand new. As ever a nice chilled out episode, I enjoyed the choice, especially the songs by Hobo Dave.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video! Yes those blue Shibaura stickers now look almost new again 🙂 Hobo Dave is a good friend of mine 🙂 He makes good music and videos 👍 When you get time look up (HOBO DAVE Suburban wilderness ) on KZbin, it’s a good story about him, life and healing. Take care and have a wonderful weekend 👍

[@tpkirkp]

Great vid Mike. Reminded me of the 1st tractor I bought back in 2001. Shibaura SD3240 with a new Koyker loader and 5' box blade. I used to get parts for a Ford 1710 which was similar enough to fit my unit. Sold that when I bought a new JD 4320 and now I have a Kubota L2501 I bought new in 2018. I also have a Bolens-Iseki G152 (diesel) with Howard tiller and a Bolens HT20 for general use. Down to 3 tractors from a high of 7 about 4 yrs ago, lol.

[@bearddevil]

Looks fantastic. That's a great budget glow-up on a solid machine.

[@JOEZEP54]

Nice clean up. If you can still get parts keep this tractor. No new payments, no computer, well built & now looking good. Stay well, Joe Z

[@FunKingGarage]

That is exactly how my projects go! Let's put on some new tires.... now a full ground up restoration. LOL! Great work as always!

[@handyhippie6548]

they made ford/new holland 1300-1900 series tractors. i use a 1920, and a 1720 with a rhino front loader at work, and they're as trusty and dependable as a loyal mule, without the stubbornness.

[@joell439]

IMO, She’s just the perfect size tractor. Nimble and powerful. Sure, 24hp is bigger than 18hp, but she’s forever reliable and you’ve safely managed to be productive with her these last 8 years. Maybe as robust as she is she could handle a turbo on that motor? Just thinking out loud with a huge smile. 😄. You’ll find what’s right for you 👍👍😎👍👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Joel! Definitely a good size especially on the skinny trails on my property, smaller compact but really capable of moving a lot of dirt and logs. Take care buddy and have a great weekend 👍

[@birch8005]

Old goody Japanese equipment.👍

[@Mikefestiva]

Definitely well built stuff! 🙂👍

[@kdolmyer]

Great video; interesting project, professional narration and editing. It’s a pleasure watching your videos. Thanks Mike.

[@danielwillson379]

Top job again mike love watching your channel I love tractors and making stuff so combined this

[@TheHomePros6221]

I love this tractor!!! I wish I had it, I love anything made in Japan esp if it’s 4x4 🙂

[@Mikefestiva]

I definitely love all the compact 4x4 machines from Japan 🇯🇵🙂👍

[@salmonforever6088]

Make a ROPS for your tractor.

[@mbox314]

Funny how the American consumer was being told to buy American and save American manufacturers and at the same time they are selling a rebadged Japanese product, what a crock. I have nothing against foreign products but I do have a problem with lieing to your consumers.

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Saw Mike Festiva and clicked.Knew it was going to be interesting,and was right.The tractor looks great again.

[@DingDongDrift]

"while i'm in there, i might as well..." is the bane of my existence. i can never just do one project, i have to tear the whole vehicle apart lol. love these restoration videos Mike.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man! Haha yes that’s kind of how we roll, just can’t do one project without finding other things to fix when working on stuff 🙂👍

[@mcarroll598]

Really nice video, the older Japanese equipment is made so well. I love the older Honda power equipment and I drive a 2002 Toyota Tacoma TRD. 220,00 miles daily driver.

[@matthewnunn79]

What a great transformation and you are right about sticking with Japanese agricultural machinery, there tractors were built for purpose and Yanmar are a very much respected brand so I'd stick with that manufacturer for your next upgrade👽

[@devisionhun]

Love that you take care of your stuff and give them the love. Should be fine for another 50 years or so now 😂

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks 😊 Yes I try to keep this old equipment going strong for years to come 👍

[@warrensewell8761]

Glad to see someone willing to do the research into that Ford tractor

[@MrSparks701]

Had a 1910 ford since 1988 made by Shibaura. Excellent tractor. Finally sold it last year and upgraded to a much larger old Kubota. Oddly the only problems over that 30 plus years were one water pump, several batteries, and slashes in the sidewall of the original tires.

[@Mikefestiva]

Well built tractors for sure! Thanks for checking out my new video and commenting 👍

[@051biohaz]

Hey Mike, thanks for bringing us along…I do the same thing with my projects, just a quick oil change leads to a week of mods and upgrades..love it..:) sweet old tractor

[@kenjohnson5498]

Don't forget the back of the seat with the dash then it will be done lol

[@justusrogers7473]

Awesome video Mike! I've had to struggle with tires myself on a Kubota. Have you ever thought about doing a front end loader build. It would be handy to have a good series. Keep up the good work. -Justus Mystic, CT

[@greggmcclelland8430]

I think Tym tractors has a 67 hp tractor that is does not need def. I believe 75HP is the cutoff. But I think they are all electronically controlled. The def systems needing regen are terribly unreliable. doesn't matter what brand.

[@Mikefestiva]

Yes that regen stuff doesn’t seem to work very well. My friend was running a new $60k Kubota excavator and it had about 40 hours on it, the darn thing tried to regen and put a fault code on the screen that it didn’t regen properly 👎 Not good. Thanks for checking out my new video Gregg 🙂

[@silverrussell1978]

I have a Kioti CK2610 HST and they are said to be pretty bullet proof. I also have a Kioti RX7320 and a project tractor Kubota L2950 GST that sounds like exactly what you are looking for. They are pretty rare. Mine only has 150 hrs on it but needs every rubber piece replaced plus all cylinders rebuilt - barn find if you will. If it ever gets under a 1000F down here in Texas, maybe I can find the time to work on it. LOL

[@jamesward5721]

Toughest little tractors ever - they used great stuff building them. Ford / New Holland knew what they were doing by rebranding them. Achilles heel can be really hard starting as stuff wears - but it takes forever to get to that.

[@harryballzack]

Look into some Mahindra tractors.

[@slagmaker6780]

I have a John Deere 755, that seems to be made well. Steal rear axle housing, HST that seems to be holding up very well. About the same size as yours. I made a backhoe subframe (4 point style) for an old "kubota" like woods backhoe that fits it. I don't plan on getting anything newer to replace it. Love the paint on the old tractor... might be doing that to mine soon.

[@chrisreibold1634]

You have a reliable tractor there for sure. A John Deere 955 would be worth looking into in my opinion. I have a 755 and it's been absolutely rock solid! 955s are hydrostatic but 33 hp and mostly all mechanical. Just something to consider.

[@jenkins2162]

I remember the playground tractor tires well. I told my son about them year's ago, he said why would anyone climb on a tire 😆. We used to hide in the big tires, the teacher would be so mad when we didn't come in with everyone else. I believe I got paddle once for hiding after recess. I deserved it 😆

[@Mikefestiva]

ha ha! I also remember going down some pretty steep metal slides that got hottttt in the summer 😆 They just make playground the same any more lol

[@TheHomePros6221]

This tractor really earned this make over!! I just got done doing the same thing to my skidsteer im editing the vid now 😊. Great video mike!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video man! I’m definitely looking forward to checking that skid steer video out! 👍👍

[@chrisreibold1634]

I'm one minute into the video. Shabaura made tractors for Ford in early to mid 1980s. So that's my guess lol!

[@metricstormtrooper]

Yes I have heard of Shibaura Tractors, Australia being a less inward looking country than the USA, has meant that tractors from countries all over the world including yours have been imported here over the last century or so from countries most Americans have not even heard of.

[@beeftec5862]

Does it have an equivalent Ford model? Should get parts from that, just need to find a Ford VIN ;-)

[@williamlarsen8455]

Mike my friend You really need to add some size to your shop for all your great toys and have more room for larger projects Just saying

[@Mikefestiva]

Haha definitely should 🙂 I have thought about it, but I also have been thinking of building another shop but for wood working somewhere closer to my mill. Not sure when and where yet. Take care and have a great weekend 👍

[@calholli]

There is a way to fill your tries with foam--- and then you don't have to worry about it. but you already have the new one's now. Actually, what a lot of people do with new tires is fill them with water (and antifreze)-- Because it gives you more weight in the rear and allows you to lift more with your front loader.

[@greggmcclelland8430]

The john deere compact tractors use Yanmar engines. I love my 4120.

[@dri50]

I own one of these except it says FORD 1100 on the side. Mine is a 2 cylinder, 13 hp Shibaura. I bought it new in 1981. Mine is 4wd, cat I 3 point, 5 speed trans with a high and low range.

[@sseibonnevilleman]

My dad and I went half on a Kubota 3901 4x4. We went with the 4 speed manual trans and a 2 speed transfer case. We bought new because of the price of a new one with a backhoe vs a used one with a backhoe was only a few thousand dollars difference. We financed it because they were offering 0% interest. I like your little tractor, pretty darn sweet!

[@hendersonlandworks6158]

Good tractors I had a ford 1210 that was a shabara it was tough but parts was expensive and hard to come by in my parts so I got rid of it

[@esqueue]

Sorry, but from 7:38 to 7:50, I had no idea what you were talking about. I was paying attention to that adorable little dog bother the bigger one. hahahahahahahahaha

[@humbucker0076]

Ah yes I know that feeling of "I'm just gonna da that little thing and if I ever gonna repaint that it's going to be later." Started doing the wiring on a Unimog I bought. While crawling beneath the truck I saw that the rear cross member was rotten. So I thought I'm just gonna replace that. Took it partly apart and realized: Yes better repaint the whole frame, isn't that much more effort anyways. Then I found out the complete frame was rotten, so I had to take everything apart and now have to rebuild everything on a new frame. Doesn't matter know. The cabs gonna be repainted too before it's going to get mounted again. Need to do the whole deal now. As for those compactors being sold under Us manufacturers names: Your tractor isn't the only one. I think it's Massey Ferguson that sells Japanese Iseki tractors under their brand - but they do that in the rest of the world to. Here in Germany you can order the same tractor as an Iseki or Massey Ferguson. I mean many brands do it. Mercedes sold the Unimog badger as Case and Freightliner for some time. Even called it an American product. Deutz produces tractors that are sold under 6-7 brands throughout Europe. Names are all just wishy washy anyways.

[@jeepanimal2943]

Iseki has been building the compact tractor lines for Massey for decades already. I think it started in the 90's.

[@humbucker0076]

@@jeepanimal2943 big go be fair: If you gonna do rebrand tractors you better do it from a company that does it right. I used to work in a municipality that had a early two thousands Kubota and about 5 year younger iseki. Whilst the Kubota was a bit more powerful, absolutely sturdy and has been around the clock once or twice, the Iseki is just a bit more refined. Might be that it is a bit newer, but there are things like: you can check the oil without opening the hood, and Id you want to get to engine you can remove all panels around it easily without tools and get to everything. The front hydraulics are incredibly beefy, the rear trailer hitch mounts in a sled like they do on bigger tractors nowadays. Makes it incredibly easy to adjust the height of the hitch or Switch between the bolt style tractor hitch or a ball hitch. The Hydrostat itself is also great. Has a throttle feature so it feels like a normal Gaspedal. Everything is analog and mechanical, so Computer Therese. It was a Great machine to work with.

[@ukrainiak2592]

It's nice to see someone else using anti-seize on wheel studs/bolts.

[@HarveySpooner]

I have a Shenniu 254 Hardy diesel tractor that I bought new back in 1996 with a loader and backhoe, got it new, delivered back then for $12,500... Here it is 25+years later and it is always ready to work!

[@flightace1]

did see a BMW in the background,is that a 1602 or a 2002 and whas that a old peugeot next to the shed?? you need to make a video of stuff you got hidden from us!!

[@Mikefestiva]

Hi that’s my brothers! Thanks for watching

[@FlawedOffroad]

Love how a little elbow grease can breathe life into old stuff, this was a cool video Mike. Diggin the Hobo Dave tunes too

[@Mikefestiva]

Right on thanks for checking out my new video man! Yes Dave makes some good music 👍 he’s also an awesome person. If you get time check out one of the movies he made, it’s called ( Hobo Dave Suburban Wilderness) it’s also an album so look on YT for the movie. It starts with some surfing but turns into a story of his life. It’s about life and healing from growing up with a broken family. Take care and have a great weekend 👍

[@FlawedOffroad]

@@Mikefestiva I’ll check it out sometime.

[@eidolusgad3818]

As beautiful as a restored 1978 Datsun 280Z.

[@MrJohnnaz]

I think were also sold under the Allis Chalmers name, and maybe Simplicity too.

[@Jerrydmech]

Great video Mike!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video Jerry! 🙂👍

[@alanheather8441]

Had one watch the front axles there a weak point especially with a loader

[@carmineriganti2333]

WOW I'm impressed looks brand new 👍👍

[@tobbes3566]

Man I love this channel, the music the calmness of Festiva the hole package makes it my favorit Channel.

[@Mikefestiva]

Man I really appreciate it! 🙂👍 Thank you so much 😊

[@Guns_N_Gears]

Shibaura built for several manufacturers including but not limited to, Ford and Bolens. They are without a doubt, a tough son of a bitch.

[@MrSparks701]

I buy and sell tractors. The L2501 Kubota can be had on the east coast used with a loader for 17K and you stay under the emissions. Gear or hydro they are hard to beat for the money. The JD version is aluminum on the rear. The older JD's like the 3005 or the 790 are completely made by yanmar and are absolutely hard to beat for the money. Now Yanmar just makes the motor for them.

[@Mikefestiva]

Great info! Thanks 😊 I really appreciate it 👍

[@unclebuck5051]

The old girl is looking good. I’d say she’s a keeper.

[@patshes1951]

Cool fix!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for checking out my new video 🙂👍

[@shakes7333]

The one I owned used the same parts as Ford tractors.

[@fredmartinez933]

Hey Mike.. your tractor looks great have fun with this little toy 😅😅😅😅🤣

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Fred! Definitely will 🙂👍

[@DecayWithUs]

Looks great Mike 👍 You did the exact amount of work it deserves! I get myself into trouble getting carried away all the time. I'm a detailer by trade and knowing me I would have would have been foolish enough to skim the whole thing in glazing and finish it off with 2 part clear, wet sand/polish and be actually disappointed in the finished product 😆😆😆

[@Mikefestiva]

I definitely know what you are talking about, I try to be realistic about the outcome, I weigh out my time to the end results and my plan was for a 10 footer 👍 That is the finish looks good at 10 plus feet away 😂 Take care 👍

[@garylightning8740]

Outstanding, inspiring total respect. Thank you. I love the music. Real cool guy Mike. Regards Gareth Wiltshire UK. Gratitude. Quality. Respect.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man 👍 I really appreciate it! If you get time look up Hobo Dave on KZbin he made most of the music in the video, he’s a great person. Look up ( Hobo Dave Suburban wilderness ) it’s an album but look for the movie, it’s an interesting story about his life and healing 🙂

[@garylightning8740]

@@Mikefestiva Thank you very much for taking the time to reply with the information on the music . Much appreciated,again your a real cool guy Mike . Thank you.

[@clf235]

I have a mid 70s gray market kubota b7000, with a loader off a b7100. Unbelievable reliable and useful for such a tiny tractor. Gathering firewood and fencing work. If your looking for a pretty challenging project. Make a brush grapple for your tractor. Even more challenging, make one that doesn’t require expanding hyd., something like Westendorf brush crusher. Regarding tractor tires; patch and repair until they rot.

[@captnjoe40]

My dad got a Kubota in the early '80's the size you are looking for, low 20 hp 'ish 4x4, it was a beast on our small ranch. Made like you are talking about, all cast iron and solid. Wish we still had it! Loved the vid, brought back some great old memories.

[@ubcandewit3179]

Mike, Love your videos! IMHO Yanmar is the way to go, I bought a SA 424 about 2 yrs ago and it is built like a tank. I work it hard, built 350" driveway with 80 - 100 tons of road millings, moved 20-25 logs for the neighbor that were 30-36" dia. Moved a large rock pile and made a pad to store my attachments on and it will spin all 4 ties when digging. 24.9 HP and a 10 year power train warranty, so they are still built to last. It is Hydro, not manual (dang it), but I do have to save it is growing on me. Keep up the good work!

[@gusser2121]

To be honest Mike, unless there's a reason for more HP (you must have something in mind), that Shibaura looks like it could run forever. That is, of course, if there's nothing you do except replace consumables... i can see getting 50-60 yr old tractor parts might be a challenge if anything truly broke...

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

What about a skidsteer loader instead of a tractor if u not set on one or look at a agricultural telehandler

[@p.t.anderson1593]

IMHO - You just secured yourself a place in machine heaven for what you did for that old Shibaura... (Side note - that Suzuki VX800 has got to be one of the most underrated general purpose street bikes of all time.)

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks for court my video! Yes the VX800 is a cool bike, that’s my friends, he rode it to my house about 5 years ago, the voltage regulator burned out so he parked it there, came by and installed a new one but he never picked it up again. I own a 1972 Honda CB 350 four, fun little bike, sounds great at 10,000 RPMs! 🙂

[@p.t.anderson1593]

@@Mikefestiva He must not be in a hurry to get his bike back... 😆 I have around a dozen bikes around my place. I also own a 1972 Honda but it's a CB100. Those CB350s are another underrated one. Everyone wants the CB400 Four or the CB500 Four. They are all like little gems to me.

[@brendavance630]

amazing what a little time and a little paint will do. well done Mike, looks brand used.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks man! 🙂👍

[@vanlandbc]

Love your videos. You should consider a Mahindra tractor the Max series are made in Japan with Mitsubishi motors. I bought an 1815 HST 16 years ago and it's been an awesome machine haven't had any problems with it and a very rugged and capable little tractor.

[@Invinciblemoam]

Never heard of Hobo Dave but man that music is gold

[@Mikefestiva]

Definitely!!!

[@erik_dk842]

Love the little dog chewing on the big dog's tail

[@cyclebuster]

i just bought a Ford 1910 best tractor i ever drove

[@ozghi3568]

Do not enter the world of debt unless it is absolutely free of usury! Other than that stay free, no restrictions You want to buy something, collect the money first, as we were young in the piggy bank, until you can buy without any obligations, As for the equipment, only the old Japanese! You don't want the headache of breakdowns and endless maintenance, Yanmar, Hitachi, (Old Kabota) etc

[@damianpeterkelly1234]

Saw a genius idea for masking, on diesel creak maybe? Use tin (aluminium foil in the US perhaps?) foil for hydraulic hoses, and trickier smaller bits. Dead easy to scrunch around little bits

[@Mikefestiva]

Fantastic idea man👍

[@damianpeterkelly1234]

@@Mikefestiva Like i said, not mine, Matt I think from Diesel Creak, but i love it

[@steveboy3021002]

We have a 2018 LS XG3135 and it does well 400 Hours and no major issues. Being a 2018 it does have tier 3 Emissions and it hasn't been a hassle yet. I'm not a real fan of emissions and computers either. we paid 18K out the door with a backhoe 2 years ago. it was used with 150 hours.

[@1rustytree]

Nice Mike! One job always leads to another !

[@brandenpatterson2776]

Great video Mike!

[@codybrown9600]

Looks really nice!

[@Mikefestiva]

Thanks Cody! 👍🙂

[@tbarela032003]

Hello I have one of these I need to buy a over haul rebuild kit for it. But mine is a 2 cylinder and I can't find where to get a kit for a 2 cylinder. Any suggestions?

[@delmas15]

Don't replace it. You were pulling the tape and I said out load go slow!!! Do pull the sticker!! Great video as always.

[@davidmarr5245]

Had a '72 Ford 1000, I'm pretty sure it was a shibaura. Loved it, my dad bought it new and used it in his excavating company. I sold it about 3 years ago for $4,500

[@farmerpete5936]

That's what we call a FAD paint job. It looks good "From A Distance". On stuff like your tractor, it's good enough. Just freshened it up.

[@young11984]

Man ive ruined many shirts and shorts climbing on, rolling around and swinging on old tires. Used to infuriate my buddys wife when i let their son roll an old round track slick around, he would roll over it and it rolled over him but he was black as the tire when he left…..good times! Did an awesome job upgrading the paint, too much body work and its overdone for the year and covers all the character up. Your “good enough” was perfect for it. Look for about a 30hp Iseki tractor, heavy and built like a tank for its size. I bought a 55hp Mahindra and have been happy with it and it has surpassed my expectations, i looked at used for 5yrs and most had 400-2000hrs but still wanted nearly new prices so i bought one with .8hrs but was a 2yr old tractor and saved $14k plus got an upgraded bucket, box blade and 3rd valve for the loader. Still wish i could find a 30-35hp with a loader like a JD955 hydrostatic for my dad so he didnt have to climb up on mine, it bothers his knees climbing up on it

[@tractortyme]

Get a TYM 2515, large frame with 25Hp mechanical injection on the engine.

[@sjoemie_himself]

Nice video Mike, bit of a restoration video. I like it. I've know the Shibaura brand for quite some time, don't have experience with them but them seem to be of the same quality as Yanmar and Kubota. I team 'keep the Shibaura' by the way. Good old fashioned Japanese quality. Greetings from the Netherlands, Mark

[@g57462]

Good video, you made it look like new,tough little tractor my boss man has 1 his is blue,same model and setup as yours,I love it ,I bush hog with it

[@bneilson2627]

The Shibaura sub compact tractors in Australia are sold be Case IHI. I actually own SB24 (4wd 24 Hp) 2004 with hydrostatic drive and has never missed a beat. New tyres and radiator hoses only last year as they perished.

[@Tubeagrutis]

As usual, great stuff Mike! I don't have enough land to need a tractor, yet! Once my kids get through college I hope to change that! Good to get advice from you on reasonably price tractor options. My buddies are the "buy the newest and latest" kind, I'm more in line with the way you seem to be. Thanks for a great vid Mike! Keep them coming!!!

[@billsmith5166]

Looks nice. When the housing market bubble hit and I didn't build a single house in 3 years, I started refurbing skid steers in my garage. A couple of hints: The secret to a 10 foot paint job is to concentrate on feathering the old paint with a sander. Like a 500 grit. Believe it or not, don't use HVLP, use rattle cans. The paint tends to be thicker and hides more. HVLP is great for cars when you have a really nice surface to spray, but it shows way too much on the surfaces you're spraying here. You can find implement paint at farm stores that works great or buy manufacturers spray paint in rattle cans if you can find it. Rust oleum primer works great over a little surface rust, and it's a good base that builds over chips and pits. The best thing that I learned (You probably can't do it because I doubt you can find the decals) is to paint right over the decals and place the new ones right over the old. They really help with placing the new ones. I sold 50 skids over the 3 years, and I still see them around. They still look pretty good, and I never had any complaints.

[@nfisheremti]

i had a 1996 kubota b2400 (with those thin axles - they're made so you can widen the track) i had it for 26 years, put close to 3k hrs on it. i had a few issues with it, mostly leaks, but the hydrostatic drive never gave me any problems. i used it pretty hard too. I did bend one of those skinny axles though :( overall it too a lot of abuse and kept going. the engine just worked. never had an issue with that. i upgraded earlier this year for a 2006 l3800 with less than 300 hours on it (under 200 when i bought it) so far so good. i like the extra power, but i miss the maneuverability of the b series. i can't speak for any other brands, but the orange tractors have treated me pretty well

[@tonycee1144]

excellent mike good job

[@msears101]

Tractors last a long time when you take care of them. This is a baby compared to the 1000s of 8Ns, 9Ns, 2Ns, Farmalls that are out there. I paint my loader bucket every other year. Looks good.

[@patr10t762]

In my flea bitten opinion keep your old "analog" tractor. Dance with the date you brought. I have a feeling replacement parts for late model tractors will suffer in the years to come. I just replaced the front tires on my hinomoto e16 and painted the rims. Just moved a half load of mulch with my rear dump bucket. Something I did last month is add a pair of led work lights where the flashers were.

[@jpsimon206]

I had an old gray market Kubota about the same vintage. I'm pretty sure it was 23 horsepower, my introduction to the wild differences between industrial horsepower and what vehicles advertise. That damn thing had more grunt than many machines I have owned three times the size. It's most blatant weak point was simply a lack of weight, I never did find a task that made the engine bug down at all. My wife got tired of being made to sit on the hood so eventually I rigged up lead wheel weights and a few 55 gallon drums full of water. I still regret getting rid of that machine. It had a two-speed axle besides the transmission, if you put it in low low, you could walk beside it grooming the driveway and throwing limbs straight into the trailer, it would move slightly slower than a man walking. Built like a brick shithouse but not the slightest nod to comfort. Absolutely perfect machine for a low cost homestead

[@4236936786]

great video, your editing is on another level now. i'm glad to see the channel grow.

[@Mikefestiva]

Thank you!!

[@jpsimon206]

Hey there, I'm not a hoarder or anything, but I have a hard time throwing away things that I think might be useful. From recreational activities, I have managed to collect about three garbage bags full of identically sized glass jars, round and about 2 in by 2 in. I also have one giant garbage bag of glass syringes, they have never had needles, with silicone caps. I've yet to find anybody that can make use of these so I'm getting ready to toss them. Just thought I would throw it out there, any use that springs to mind?

[@inspireonex]

I totally agree emissions control and excessive computer equipment doesn't belong on small tractors. I've been using an LS on our family land for a couple of years and it's junk.

[@jpsimon206]

Hell this is a total Longshot but I floated a few other crazy long shot idea so why not. At my current house I have a bridge crane and at my new house it is very flat and everything is paved. I need to buy a forklift, the type that the whole Mast doesn't go up in the air, there's an oversized two car garage it would be used in mostly. I would prefer electric or propane, but I don't care what size or what something looks like as long as it is reliable. I'm looking to buy that immediately in cash because it will save me a fortune in moving expenses

[@henke7864]

I know some people might ask why would any one waste time and money on an old tractor. But its always good to take care of your equipment. It will last longer. And after 8 years working for you. It have deserved it :) And when the day comes. For it to find a new owner. It will look a bit better :)

[@jpsimon206]

I don't know if it is something you would be interested in, but I have three riding mowers that all run but just need a basic running through. I have a fourth part tractor as well, most of them are very low hours. I always planned to fix and flip them but my disability progressed faster than I expected. My realtors need me to just get them gone, I can have the junkyard pick them up for free but it seems like a shame when I have so many extra parts and they are almost all the same model. I also have a few ad hoc at buildings on trailers I need to get rid of. Just wanted to put it out there, I'm in a strange hurry but I trust you if money is not immediately available

[@09FLTRMM77]

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