MTD Tractor Loader Hydraulic Hose Work and Walk Around

Rare 1984 MTD 995 series Lawn Flite Garden Tractor
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History on the tractor. I bought it 10-15 years ago from a farmer. It was not running(sat a long time), had a gashed front tire and overall was in severe disrepair. I put it back to running condition pretty easily and it has been a little workhorse. MTD throughout their early days made some great machines. Overall it is very rare as people when spending this much money for a new tractor steered towards, John Deere, Simplicity, Bolens, etc. Most that were bought had mowing decks that pretty much exhaust a machine after 10-20years of hard use. I highly doubt there are more than a handful ever sold with the Kwik Way Loader like this one. It's hydro-static but has a 2 speed HI/LO manual range selector. Bare it weighs in around 1000lbs but with the loader and my 500lbs of weight it is pushing 2000lbs.
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[@89G]

I didn't realize that I needed one of these little tractors until today. 🤣 I can think of a million uses for that thing. Nice job, BTW!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Paint it blue and stick it next to your Mustang. I got this just down the road from you in Stockton.

[@89G]

@@sixtyfiveford ohhh... I love the way you think! I can throw a rock and hit Stockton. It is indeed very close!

[@devilshockey2142]

Nice tractor I have a cub cadet 2182 with a loader these "smaller" tractors are handy to have and make moving heavy crap way way easier! Thanks for the content!

[@sixtyfiveford]

That's awesome.

[@pjkentucky]

I replaced the hydraulic hoses on my tractor and a week later I blew a hydraulic cylinder seal. Thanks for another informative video!

[@sixtyfiveford]

That's the way it always goes.

[@wayneo7307]

Nice Job. When She Works Good After You're Done You Know You Did A Great job . Poor Ginger .

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.. Ginger was ecstatic about getting bread and cheese.

[@littleengine1303]

I love those old Briggs flatheads. Most of the opposed twins will idle that low because the flywheel is downright massive and generally keeps the inertia going. I really enjoy your videos!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks.

[@robertmailhos8159]

I like the idea of the old school boat out board prime system you have to prime the carburetor on this classic machine

[@sixtyfiveford]

Just saves a lot of wear and tear on the starter.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@sixtyfiveford that is a great idea to do that 👍👍👌

[@kris7822]

Tip: hook up a vacuum cleaner to a hydraulic fluid reservoir cap. Doesn't need to be a perfect seal - just enough to create negative pressure within reservoir. This way when you unscrew hoses (with vacuum cleaner running) the fluid will not drip beyond maybe a small fraction of an ounce initially. This solution works very well.

[@BA-zy2kb]

Heat shrink for a handle grip…awesome tip!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Had a good one but the Tube ate it. BLESSINGS and give the humble assistant a ride of some sort!

[@DAS-Videos]

That is a nice tractor. I think it will last forever. Replacing all the hoses like you did was very reasonable. I laughed at Ginger wearing the bread mask lol.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks 👍

[@fraydnot]

My neighbor used an old fire hose to protect his lines. I guess you could also use the outside of those shrinkable water hoses. Thanks for the upload

[@sixtyfiveford]

Good idea

[@RiverValleyLandscaping]

I had an old carhartt jacket that became a vest one day. Used the sleeve to bundle the backhoe hoses through frame on my tractor

[@sixtyfiveford]

@@RiverValleyLandscaping Lol. That's awesome

[@tkskagen]

Sweet little Property Tractor to have! Makes me miss my 1986 CRAFTSMAN GT6000 that I had to sell because I couldn't physically attach the accessories anymore. I always wanted to find a "Quick Attatch" Loader, but they were all too expensive... The best three pieces on my GT were the robust Roper633a Transaxle, the (personally rebuilt) Kohler Magnum 20, and the Electric Actuated Rear 3-point (used to be a Sleeve Hitch)!

[@sixtyfiveford]

That's awesome. I have the stripped down version of that tractor right now. It's a 1990 GT5000 with manual trans. I'd love to find a GT6000.

[@louiskrueger2169]

I actually happened to get ahold of 2 GT6000's! Both with 18 hp engines, one with snow plow, other snow Blower, and mower decks. Certainly are strong, robust, and just all around simple to keep on working!

[@mr1pearl]

I really thought I'd see some serious spraying of hydraulic all over the place its one of those jobs you keep putting off so many lines wow ! That thing runs so good I mean it idles right down nice !

[@sixtyfiveford]

It took a fair amount longer than I thought it would, but I'm glad to have it done.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Amazing piece of machinery for a little guy. Just what I need around my place.

[@sixtyfiveford]

It sure is! Took me a lot of years and hours of searching to find this one in my price range. It was in complete disrepair when I bought it.

[@jerrypeal653]

I have that same loader on my JD 140 H3 awesome little workhorse.

[@sixtyfiveford]

That JD140 is a little workhorse. I just need power steering and this would be a dream to run.... And 4x4..

[@not2fast4u2c]

Cool little tractor Could be a great resto project 🚜

[@sixtyfiveford]

Definitely!

[@tractormatt4301]

I had a John Deere 318 loader that I built with a pump off of a hydraulic tiller. That thing would lift anything, many times I thought I was going to snap that front axle. I installed crane weights off the back of the tractor, and when I would un install the loader, the tractor would tilt all the way till the rear weights touched the ground.

[@sixtyfiveford]

That's awesome. I used to own a JD316. Great little tractors.

[@D2O2]

Bought a 999x new in '98 which I believe was the last year they were made. Thing was a beast. All the weaknesses were parts designed by MTD. Front axle and steering was the weak spot as well as all the safety switches. Had a 22hp Kohler that sounded awesome at low idle. The Eaton hystat and tecumseh two speed rear end with the limited slip diff was really nice. Loved that thing and wish I still had it.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I don't think there's ever been a garden tractor made without horribly designed safety switches that need to be bypassed. I've looked for another one for years and seen a couple. Problem is every time they've been lawn mowing machines and completely wore out.

[@D2O2]

@@sixtyfiveford I mainly cut grass with mine and pushed snow. It was used hard, but I kept up on the maintenance and after 2 decades, I knew what needed to be replaced before it broke. Front plastic wheel bushing was the most commonly replaced part. I mowed several acres every 5 days during peak growing season at full speed.

[@sixtyfiveford]

@@D2O2 Random question. Do you have any idea what the 999 cost new in 98?

[@D2O2]

@@sixtyfiveford I can't find the original paperwork, but I believe it was in the 4-5k range with mower deck, snow blade and wheel weights.

[@sixtyfiveford]

@@D2O2 Thanks, I was just curious.

[@yodasbff3395]

Poor sweet Ginger, although she doesn't care as long as she is hanging out with you. That's a nice little front loader, it's definitely worth giving it some TLC.

[@sixtyfiveford]

It seams a little mean but I love this dang dog... It was done with love.

[@charliemason4355]

Another great video. I laughed at the bread mask on Ginger.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Kowyn]

Idk how often you do work on hydraulic systems but a full set of threaded caps and plugs for stuff like JIC, Pipe, ORB makes a job so much nicer.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Great point!

[@corey6393]

I have a late 70's Kubota LT185 with the fire breathing 17.5 HP twin cylinder diesel. Such a perfect tractor for my needs. I have some hoses that should probably be replaced, and a few other leaks to address, too. Thanks for the guidance on where to get hoses and the basics of replacement.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Those little Kubota tractors are great! Definitely more of a work hose than this.

[@TheDistur]

Cool machine. Seems pretty handy.

[@gibsonbuilds4841]

Lol. Front walkway leading to your front door....is a perfect spot for a messy job like that.

[@1970chevelle396]

I've never seen an MTD tractor like that before. I use to work on there lawn mowers.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I don't think they sold many at all as they were so expensive. With price modified for inflation, they were around $10,000 bare and I'm sure the loader added another $4,000-5,000.

[@BarlowBrigade]

SFF...NOT sure which one of the armour all products it's is but local farmers (in Mississippi) just about eliminated heat checking on his tractor by applying it on hoses yearly...tink it's a tire thing...great vid✔️⭐👍

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yeah, there are a few products that have UV inhibitors. 303 aerospace protectant/ kind of like armor all, is probably the most popular. I have used that on a few occasions even on the hoses of this. Problem is when you look it up it only lasts for 1-3 months. Which is still better than nothing.

[@catfisher420]

Here from paw paws channel. Look forward to watching your videos.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@2LateIWon]

Such a cool little machine

[@sixtyfiveford]

It's been handy. Definitely small.

[@ericjensen4497]

I'm glad I wasn't drinking anything when I saw Ginger wearing the bread mask. It would have been messy.

[@sixtyfiveford]

She's a great sport.

[@myrrhavm]

Nice little rig.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, It's been a handy tool.

[@jackrabbitjiro]

What size is the pump on the loader and how much fluid fits in the tank? I have just bought a white 1855 and I'm buliding my own loader.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Likely the smallest pump available (it doesn't say). Flow rate is not a priority with these. The capacity of the tank is 3-4 quarts.

[@oxmachines]

Man that’s a pain in the butt job. I just hate changing hydraulic lines. Wait till ya get the 2 and 3” lines lol. You do a good job brother👍🏻

[@sixtyfiveford]

It really is and took way longer than it should have. I've done hydraulic lines on backhoes and skid steers but never anything is big as two and three inch. Sounds like a bear.

[@oxmachines]

@@sixtyfiveford much easier with 2 people

[@seananderson7794]

Sweet 🖐 on the idle rpm. Prefecto!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Oh yeah!

[@donaldlawton7384]

I found that dex6 works better than the ( western hydro. @-$20 a qt. ) the expensive stuff froze up in my plow. Thanks Derek 👍 👍

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yeah, this is dex3 so same consistency. They sell hydraulic fluid in a ton of different viscosities. They list it with an ISO grade number. ATF is an ISO 32(approx 10 weight) but they sell Hydraulic fluid in ISO 32,46, 68 and 100(10w,20w,20w and 30w appox)

[@AdamDavisEE]

Ok, tell the truth - with the loader as far down as it'll go, holding up the front end, how much clearance between the loader arm and the filter bracket? ;) I always look forward to your videos, thanks for making them long enough to explain, but not going on and on forever.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Right at an inch gap.

[@james10739]

That is a great tool to have around

[@sixtyfiveford]

It's been a fun little tractor

[@james6794]

you're not wrong about custom hoses. I had 2 made at oreillys. they charge a bunch for the fittings. i paid around 150 for 2 hoses 18" long with oring face seal fittings

[@sixtyfiveford]

I've been floored by the price every time I've went in to have a custom hose made.

[@Kowyn]

Much easier hydraulic to work on than the spool I have to pull on the JD 644 tomorrow.

[@sixtyfiveford]

That looks like a fun machine!

[@BlueEyedColonizer]

You make a fool of me on camera..........but you give me cheese😂

[@latemcire8387]

What about wrapping your hydraulic lines in that silicone tape that only sticks to itself? Probably not as cost effective for the amount of lines your doing but may be a good choice for a line you don’t want to remove.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Good idea

[@flatlinesup]

❤that cheese head dog. Great vid, thanks for sharing. I've got several cub cadet garden tractors (most projects lol). Plan on building two of the hydro units into a 4x4 articulating tractor one day. * you channel is one of the few that actually turn down the tool/engine noises and it is very appreciated by this headphone user. Thank you for taking the time in your edits.

[@Kowyn]

I know a guy that did that with a pair of JD lawn tractors, he had an engine front and back and some really aggressive ATV tires, quite the little machine and it could climb trees.

[@sixtyfiveford]

That would be neat

[@roberthutchison315]

nice machine, can do a lot with that

[@rong2578]

Always leaning something new.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey Thanks

[@seananderson7794]

You mentioned suction line and may have said no pressure? But suction creates pressure in, collapsing the inlet hose

[@sixtyfiveford]

A tiny bit sure but not really in this case. The gravity of the fluid pushing down is probably equal to the suction force through the large hose.

[@danrich9794]

Nice loader

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks 👍

[@delinquentdesign]

Hey brother wouldn’t the hydraulic system work better if you got rid of some of those 90s fittings and just curve you hoses to compensate. It would heat less and cause less air in the system.

[@sixtyfiveford]

The flow rate is so slow in hydraulics it wouldn't make a difference. Now if this was a hydraulic motor, possibly.

[@tkelker]

Might want to add 303 Aerospace Protectant. Helps with UV damage to hose

[@sixtyfiveford]

I have before and was actually putting 303 on everything I had. However I did a lot of research to find out how long 303 UV protection actually lasts. Per them the best I see is it will hold up for about a month in sunlight before you need to do it again. At the cost and labor of 303 it's probably cheaper just to let the part dry out and replace it every 10-20 years. I still apply it occasionally though.

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼………………………………………….I use the “ real “ hydraulic line cover material. I slide the cover over a piece of metal pipe, after I mark the length I need with silver sharpe. I then cut it to length with a soldering iron. No fraying and since it is held open by the pipe, it doesn’t stick to itself. Not telling you how to do your job, just sharing how I do mine. 👍🏼

[@sixtyfiveford]

If this had expensive hydraulic lines, I'd go with the real stuff for sure. These are only around $5 a line which is about the same price as real cover.

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

Great video .Cheers..

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks Man

[@Popeyes66]

Ginger is one cool dood

[@JackdeDuCoeur]

Very nice!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks!

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

LITTLE TLC WORKS EVERY TIME

[@sixtyfiveford]

Hey thanks

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍Thank you

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks for watching

[@jheetman]

Got any good methods to pull that oil out of the concrete?

[@sixtyfiveford]

I generally let either sawdust or kitty litter soak up as much as possible for a week or more. I'll step and grind it into the oil with my foot every time I walk by. This takes 90% out and generally that's where I leave it. However, once a year I'll use purple power and hand scrub it with a wire brush and then a pressure washer takes out everything.

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@geoffreyjones2000]

Maybe get a crimper tool and make your hoses, sir

[@sixtyfiveford]

Problem is you can't buy the fittings nor the bulk hose for the price you can buy a completed hose for. Most of these hoses were only $5-7each.

[@bennettlockandkeymattandja9671]

The difference in hose quality is astounding 😐😐

[@zx8401ztv]

Ginger sandwich lol Oddly it reminded me of the hoop games at the fare ground, no spare space to set up now :-( That's a good old tractor, well worth keeping it in good condition. Modern stuff is crap, made to fail!.

[@sixtyfiveford]

These days stuff just needs to last 5 years before it goes to the garbage.

[@zx8401ztv]

@@sixtyfiveford i have a good old classic 3.5 Briggs&Stratton push mower. it was second hand when i bought it. It was £60, very cheap as it had been used a lot. All i had to replace was the spark plug, new oil and the layered diaphram on top of the oblong tank under the plastic carb. Plus i washed the foam air filter and dryed it, then applied light oil to the foam filter. Next to nothing wrong, maybe the bore is a bit worn. I dont throw things away because they are past there peak. People waste so much :-(

[@GvIn2it]

Upgrade your bucket cylinders.

[@mute8s]

in-bread dog 🤣

[@Flowing23]

👍👍

[@DaddyHaxTV]

I had no idea your dog was inbread.

[@ericjensen4497]

Well done sir.

[@sixtyfiveford]

LOL!

[@helmet098]

What a cheesy joke

[@budgillett9627]

Awesome!!!

[@HeavyB123]

Papaw sent me. Doing it cheap.

[@sixtyfiveford]

That's awesome

[@MINItraktor196]

👍

[@staind288]

That opposed twin gots to be screamin for oil at 600 rpm

[@sixtyfiveford]

She's plenty happy.

[@transmitterguy478]

Fire it up, fire it up, fire it up, fire it up!😉

[@RobertL78]

Surplus Center?

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yep. Each hose was around $5-7. I had to buy a fitting for each for most around $3-4. That's cheap compared to having hoses made at the shop.

[@RK-kn1ud]

Are those freedom jets flying overhead? That would make a great video.

[@sixtyfiveford]

These are just fat people movers that want to fly low and make a ton of noise. I live 15 miles from the airport but they have decided to "buzz the tower" 30 miles before they land. I do have family that lives an hour away near an airforce base and those are deafening. They shake the entire inside of you home.

[@M.TTT.]

Not good to run the opposed twins at low idle, even with a pressure-lubed (oil filter) engine.

[@sixtyfiveford]

She'll be fine for the 30 seconds I ran her.

[@M.TTT.]

@@sixtyfiveford oh definitely, just mean I the long term, it is fun to see how low they'll go

[@stevencox75]

in bread dog

[@sixtyfiveford]

LOL!

[@DougAskin]

Shouldn't leak now

[@sixtyfiveford]

I was surprised when I was done there was zero leaks from any of the fittings.

[@jamesnordseth3799]

Don't use teflon tape on hydraulics. Little speck breaks off and can plug pilot valve.

[@sixtyfiveford]

True, it could. However you just need to keep the leading thread clean from tape and it's all pushed back as you thread it. That's good practice with any teflon tape job though as I see people wrap the front leading edge all the time.

[@finbah5706]

Gingerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@Wil_Liam1]

Cardboard caught 75%,concrete caught 25%,then ya did something wrong brother cause ya didn't catch any of it ; in your hair,back of neck,or running up into your armpits...😅

[@sixtyfiveford]

🤔I'll try harder next time 😂