Most Used Equipment Broke Down

The Bobcat skid steer broke a shaft and the hot water heater sprung a leak. 2 pieces of equipment that we can't do without. Thankfully the guys know what to do to get them back up and running.
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[@larrydavidson3402]

There is nothing this family can't fix. I admire each and every one of them.

[@vicchiapetta4166]

Such a wonderful Family!! Absolutely Brilliant, and very skilled mechanics!! Such Loving Parents have taught them respect, and to Love our Creator!! Thanks always, Vic!!

[@DoubleD.]

Totally.@@vicchiapetta4166

[@eddiereichel9354]

But they cant figure out that their hot water tanks are burning up because they are not vented. They are running multiple gas fired water heaters indoors. They all are designed to have a vent or chimney go up and over the roof. Its the whole reason they are burning up. They are also subjecting themselves to carbon monoxide when they are in that room.

[@roguewarrior9957]

Your children have wonderful personalities! The two of you have done a great job of being parents!

[@rightsideofthegrass8114]

13:30, "... we made it work" is the never-ending theme of the farm projects. Good on Kevin for such an attitude, one that is in Sydney and Ethan as well. (Sanders not part of these projects, but has his own). This is stark contrast to so many people, "... can't do this ...."

[@7viewerlogic670]

Skid steers are very handy but un-handy to repair. Hope your hot water system holds up.

[@tommcguire6081]

All you guys know what you doing You got a good dad and a good mom

[@TheFarmingLife]

The benefit of use equipment we get it little on the cheap side so we can put a little money into it every other month😊

[@jasonbeecher509]

It's always interesting farming. We never know what we are waking up to. The only equipment that breaks is what we use daily. It's always great to be optimistic

[@michaelbrausch8874]

I’m a truck mechanic and I use them all the time so I rarely wash my hands and my lovely bride is grateful for no grease in the house!

[@davidkettell1073]

I just picked up some potting soil for my wife today because she is sick of winter and wants to get some veg started in the greenhouse ,on the way hme it started snowing .lol. What a beautiful kitty ,my daughter just took our latest stray to get fixed today ,he is a cute one eyed cat that just loves to be fussed , we seem to get everyones rejects but we don't care he only has ear mites and lice . ugh !

[@Rusty_Nickle]

I give you all an enormous amount of credit. You got to have the patience of a saint to take those dang skid steers apart.

[@farmboy5622]

Good job on the Bobcat!!! Mackenzie's cat has beautiful blue eyes!!! Maybe the boys can build a small Nuclear Plant to take care of the hot water needs?!?!

[@patkelly7999]

Great work Everybody, very talented Family , for sure💯👌👍🙏🙂

[@davidwolff8878]

ETHAN is more at ease in front of the camera lately

[@MichaelDoering-js2gl]

Hi guys, for repairs like that, it pays to have a box of latex gloves on hand. I’m glad to see Kenzie coming over to raid the fridge and probably bring over her laundry 😅 We have the same problem with our water heater, we have replaced it many times. Take care 🇨🇦👍🚜❤️

[@12345NoNamesLeft]

Latex gloves breakdown with grease and oil, vinyl are good and cheap but not very flexible, Nitrile are the best, but also most expensive.

[@larrygeran6964]

Good morning Ronda, that was another very enjoyable video thank you. Yourself and everyone has such nice positive energy, I hope everything‘s working out good for Sanders and his garden tractor build. Ethan and Sydney are just like their dad, very knowledgable and easy to learn from. Your videos are definitely super informative and enjoyable. Hope everyone has a nice week!

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Check out Sanders' youtube channel. He just posted a video of his build. 😊 Channel name: aochsanders

[@kens.3729]

Brother-in-law has a Well with Hard Water with High Iron in it. Has Series of three (3) Tanks to Filter Water so it doesn’t destroy valves in toilet, water heater, faucets, etc.

[@tube8533]

Blessings to all hard workers!

[@JayCollins2013]

Wow farming is expensive. Good thing you have excellent mechanics in the family Kevin can fix anything. And Rhonda you keep them fed with delicious homemade goods from your garden

[@Dan-qy1rg]

That is some bad news, my wife just gets frustrated with the cost of repair parts, that kind of price is awfully hard to take. Sydney did a good job with the water heater and Ethan did a good job on the repair on the Bobcat. You sound like my wife, after seven days without any sun, when it came out she also talked about wanting to get into the gardening frame of mind. Nice video, I enjoyed watching, as always, thanks for sharing and I hope you all have a blessed week.

[@1944chevytruck]

You have great kids!... CONGRATS!

[@Gearoid35]

Good video Rhonda, love the way the lads get stuck in and repair things, that shaft was expensive

[@grantburnett]

Nice to be able to repair your own equipment,it saves lots of money.

[@drknockers5716]

Love seeing the the family working on the farm together thank you

[@Dave-ll6ei]

It’s amazing how things are engineered to break down not long after the warranty has expired.

[@grzegorzkasperski1408]

They also make such bad parts in your country or import them from China, just like in Europe.

[@MorganOtt-ne1qj]

10000 hours is well past the best warranty. The part was maybe a month payment on a new machine, so it isn't a big deal to repair for another few hundred hours.

[@Dave-ll6ei]

@@MorganOtt-ne1qj I was talking about the hot water tank. Yes 10000 hours is great and shows that someone is doing a good job of maintaining their equipment.

[@MorganOtt-ne1qj]

@@Dave-ll6ei gotcha 👍

[@rayeddy528]

I admire this family!! You all work so well together and that is a great blessing!!! Thank you all for sharing your journey!! Please be careful and may our Heavenly Father continue to bless you!!! Eddy

[@toddpeters9007]

Yep.. replaced many a wheel motor and final drive gears..in different equipment ,. glad your wheel motor is ok !

[@patt4599]

You are all so extremely intelligent. I love to watch you all tackling projects. All I can say is wow.

[@keithburkett9448]

Great Video. Hope things are going great for the new happy couple.

[@curtiswolf313]

Ethan cracks me up. Usually doesn't say much but when he does it's worth the wait! 😂

[@markvolesky5239]

I'm not a heating/plumber guy but I do know you can change out the brass orifice in your water heater burner, to burn LP or natural gas. You want a nice clean buring flame.

[@davidkimmel4216]

Always enjoy your family. Thank You 😊

[@terrydarow8401]

I know it stinks that equipment has an attitude at times but at least you guys have a wonderful family that helps out in time of need we love you guys and keep up the good work and videos❤

[@georgeeggert1528]

It sounds like you guys should maybe put a water softer back in to help with the water hardness it would help alot

[@leighwade6232]

Some beautiful repairs boys and girls what a blessed family, Mackenzie Pinto is beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnmedici6655]

Your family sure knows their stuff! I miss working on my trucks and cars and getting my hands greasy! Your family is surely blessed!

[@justinfelt748]

WOW!!😍😍😍😍😍😍. That's a beautiful water heater you got there 8:34. It's fantastic!😀😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👍

[@DAVIDZ-vk4yv]

i just sat at a co-op meeting where they said they HAVE to raise their prices again this year cause they HAVE maintainence and buildings and lights and equipment to buy and upgrade and employees and benefits to pay for and they hope we farmers understand? a older farmer stood up and said EVERY farmer has the SAME things to keep up BUT we ARE not allowed to raise our prices to cover our costs to ANY one. the co-op guys did NOT like that at all!

[@acresofclayhomestead]

It's so true! We don't have a say.

[@billdoherty5332]

Beautiful wedding 🎉

[@ElvinWeaver-pu8te]

I thought God gave me a great brain for analyzing and repairing my truck but I admit you guys are 5 levels deeper in your AMAZING repairs!! God bless and keep you safe in your adventures 😂

[@farmingfishingfamilyontari2814]

Interesting work everyone. Love to see equipment going forever. Our mixer tractor is close to 10000 hours. Still going strong Case 2090. Water heater is interesting too. We seem you use a lot of hot water on a dairy.

[@codymoffatt1281]

All six of you are so darn smart. You guys can fix ANYTHING!! Another great video, Rhonda.

[@williamfinders6259]

Been watching from day one and raised on a farm. But your family are very interesting to watch. That comment your son said about doing the water heater and all the how to do it ways the pros would do it would drive me up the wall. Love your shows keep the good job.

[@mr.billhillerich]

Great video as usual. A bit of advice after seeing the inside of the skid loader, I'd be more PROACTIVE on cleaning it ALL OVER. Will make maintenance ALOT easier. I used to steam clean heavy mining equipment with a steam Jenny so the mechanics could get to parts, bolts etc much easier. 😊

[@eddiereichel9354]

Being that he is running used motor oil in a gear case that requires gear oil I doubt highly cleaning anything is gonna have much of an effect on anything. Regardless just because something is dirty dores not prevent it from being fixed.

[@mr.billhillerich]

@@eddiereichel9354 Well keeping machinery CLEAN is PROVEN to aid in maintenance and making equipment last LONGER, AND OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY. Just FYI. Mechanic talking here, si I KNOW BETTER.

[@Cindyloudickel]

Unfortunately looks like they do not have the washing facilities so they do the best they can.

[@johnviney7919]

Thanks for the video, Rhonda! It's good to be handy if you live on and operate a farm!! Good work folks! 😀

[@3069mark]

Nice video, Rhonda! Maybe you could look at what other dairies your size are doing for hot water systems. Perhaps also discuss the matter with your county ag extension office.

[@bobhomestead7396]

They don't teach them skills in school. Nice Work.

[@user-lg4wi7zq9p]

For your hot water problem, have you ever thought about a commercial pool hot water heater. I used to work at a city pool and we had 2 of them for 2 pools. They put out 150 to 160 degrees constantly. Just a thought for you guys.

[@aproudamerican2692]

Ethan was correct. Everyone runs on hoses. Veins. Arteries. Hopefully, Pinto stays at the barn. If she takes the cat to her new home the cat will try to run back to your/its house. You have to keep cats locked up for weeks until they get used to their new house. If they get out they're gone and she probably wouldn't find it. We didn't. One of our kids didn't see the cat run pass them. She was gone. They say cats try to get back home by making big circles and work their way out until they get back. Which rarely happens unfortunately. Best to keep them at their home for their own well being.

[@kevinaustin8105]

Such a talented family! Ya'll are always in my prayers young lady. Everyone in Northeast Arkansas says hey 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🚜🐄

[@keylargo2001]

It was good to see McKenzie. She didn't just come home for a visit. She came home to raid the fridge.

[@Leon-qc7fe]

Is it locked? Your viewers care about your safety. Thanks for telling us.😀

[@genechronister7085]

Another great vid! I took a cutting torch to make working on our bobcat more accessible! Still a pain!

[@candlelight1326]

You have such a beautiful hardworking family ❤

[@MrKrbk123]

You need to go to a smart water tank with a exchanger built in. It would let you run your domestic water in the tank and go ahead and hook your tankless heater to the exchanger side and treat your water with a product like fernox and not run your domestic water which will allow you at least a year between cleanings and as long as you will replace your anodes in the tank and flush periodically you may never replace your system again. We use systems like this in Utah where we have some of the hardest water out there. You can also go to a boiler instead of your tankless and run your water up to 200 degrees.

[@denniscampbell8711]

Very talented family. God Bless

[@NKbarton]

Thanks for keeping it real. not everyone can just call a dealer tech or service man to fix problems. real farmers learn to fix their on breakdowns. thereby saving time and money. Y'all are furtunite to have a great working family that doesn't back away from a challenge.

[@bobthesnowman8929]

I quit milking 8 years ago but I have a on demand natural gas water heater yet that heats up to 200 degrees if needed. I am actually within 20 miles south of where you are and I also have a big water softener with it and would sell both.

[@faFsman]

Nicely torqued up there Ethan😁

[@brianmartinko6155]

You have good mechanics to fix things

[@Dogsout78]

Very much like the repair vids, and the explanation that goes with it.

[@grzegorzkasperski1408]

Something always breaks. Bobcat parts are also expensive here. I have a case 40 xt which has half as many working hours as yours. As for the tank, we install anodes in boilers. They should be replaced every year. There is no golden way to heat water. Many people assume heat recovery from milk to heat water for washing the milking machine. I wonder if a stainless steel tank would be better.

[@billlyttle8224]

You should reinstall re water treatment system and purchase stainless steel tanks from a plumbing supply. The burner in the tank creates a problem because it heats and reheats the tank and breaks down the glass lining Then the tank fails.. Invest in the stainless tanks will save you money in the long run.

[@williamkemm673]

I can do a lot of things but what those boys and Kevin do are very impressive!!!

[@Navajo-man]

Hi Ronda and Kevin and boys excellent video boys are so smart like their dad they can fix anything and as always you all be safe 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@user-zb4vf9lm8c]

Farmers are the smartest people on earth y'all are amazing people - there's no doubt that the Holly Spirit is at work on that farm ❤

[@MegaBullrider66]

If you put the burner into that water heater your basically making what they call a hybrid water heater. Best thing since sliced bread from what I've heard. They preheat the water with tankless and finish and store in propane water heater. Thanks for the videos

[@davereynolds6145]

I can maybe see Sydney building his own water heater, which he kinda has already! It maybe better than these modern ones that don't last, just remember to put a pressure relief valve in!

[@rodneywroten2994]

good working family Rhonda

[@dennisburkle8720]

Ben fighting with my wore out skidloader all winter .pushed me over the edge this past week .ordered a new one

[@rickrick7309]

Your family is awesome

[@ziauddin7948]

good high capacity water heater # ❤️❤️👍

[@lesterhertel2945]

Another very interesting video Thank you

[@davidstoddard9160]

By having soft water with a water softner, it will more than pay for itself, just with the soap more effective and also the corrision will not be an issue, and so it will be a maintence saver by far and that saves alot.

[@rockytaub7028]

Rohnda, I am a Rinnai dealer. The residential / commercial unit should have a 10 year heat exchanger warranty.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Interesting! Thanks

[@kevink4914]

Yeah we found it’s cheaper to take them to the machine shop around here. They weld and machine new splines for a 1/4 of cost for new parts. I also would recommend next time go with a stainless steel water heater. May cost a bit more. But will pay for itself off on not buying others every 5 years.

[@nathansparrow1416]

try to drill a lubrication hole in the shaft so a bit of oil from chain case could get inside onto those splines ? it might be too hard but try the old one . dry splines are a problem on John Deere too

[@williamwright8286]

Good Workmen

[@rdyardie]

Kevin and the boys are able to fix just about anything. Ronda and McKenzie hold their own elsewhere. Farming is a team effort.

[@davidstoddard9160]

They do have thin rubber gloves for mechanics so that they save the skin on their hands and also, much easier to keep your hands clean, or at least much cleaner.

[@glenn6448]

You should add up all the man hours you guys have in a year fixing things. $100 hr labor. I wonder how much you save in a year fixing all your own equipment

[@kendrawilliams1348]

Put in T on pressure relief valve tap and tye in at top of heater

[@rodgarretson6193]

an ol' steam cleaning pressure washer with an intact coil aray and burner. Position it inline with the hot water feed to help instantly heat the water.. a flow sensor to activate the burner start up and shut down. Maybe a temperature relay to limit potential over heating!?

[@acresofclayhomestead]

That's what they did.

[@donaldscheer5206]

What It Takes To Manage A Ranch/Farm!

[@johnhenderson299]

Great content

[@waderue]

you might think about small boiler system set up you have tons of hot water and it can over 180 easy

[@tedstephenson7116]

Totally understand the necessity of skid steers in the farming world ! I have had same problem in moving a broken down Skidsteer back to shop for repairs; they are quit difficult to move when drive assembly is out of working order . I have always wondered if a guy could create a by pass around the main pressure drive pump that would allow wheels an chains to rotate freely. An allow unit to be towed to shop for the fix . Mine are both 1845c case . Do you guys have any Ideas ???? They are like a huge boat anchor to move when broken !!!!! Thanks , Great Video an fix “ the real world of farming “.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

It's probably not wise to spin the motors without oil going to them.

[@Scotthobart1086]

another great video

[@MorganOtt-ne1qj]

Just asking about the torque specs on those bolts, 1 "uhh" or 2? 😂 Great video, and very thorough explanation of everything 👍👍!

[@thepubliceye]

Those bad bearings allowed the shaft to wobble is likely where the problem started, I hope you checked the other side as they should be ready to fail also.

[@randyphillips1275]

Enjoyed your video

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Thank you!

[@williamgalbraith1888]

How did you get started on KZbin looking good keep the good work up howdy from Sinclairville New York how are you guys doing I can't wait until spring to plow put corn in and new seeding

[@andrewgraves3719]

After a couple of days near or above 70 the spring peepers were singing Friday night! Now we have snow in the forecast tonight into Monday morning. A friend shared an interesting idea with me the other day. He's got some worn out skid steer tracks and is going to repurpose them into raised garden beds. Are the fruit trees showing any signs of budding out yet? Have a safe and blessed week.

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Trees are not showing signs of budding yet. Thankfully!!

[@theoisaac9948]

👍 👍

[@strong40]

Do you have any kind of water filter for the barn? Those large single stage in line canister filters may help

[@acresofclayhomestead]

Very tried those.

[@scottkrieger4701]

Could you tie in a NuvoH20 filtration system so to keep the tank , piping,heating element from rusting and corrosion you keep changing filters only rather than the equipment.

[@user-ed4vg6vt2k]

hope you have good fire insurance

[@eddiereichel9354]

Water heaters go bad like that from improper venting. They need a proper vent which goes over the roof of the building. It does not look like the new or the old water heaters have any venting at all.

[@eddiereichel9354]

That's not even taking in account the carbon monoxide. Your literally venting gas appliances indoors. Not only is this dangerous it's the reason you keep burning hot water tanks up

[@tomsaalfrank1502]

Never-ending.......aways something

[@robertdehring8471]

Does the farm have a deep well?you should make your own water filter system

[@acresofclayhomestead]

90 feet deep.

[@RobertJones-ey9qz]

Not sure if it would help, but have you tried inline filters for your incoming water to take out some of the stuff in the water? When I lived in town, they didn't have the greatest water, and I would have to clean out my water heater every couple years. After installing two inline filters, I just changed the filters once or twice a year and never had to clean out the water heater tank. Just a thought. Another interesting video. Thank you

[@acresofclayhomestead]

No filter takes out the clear water iron that we have.