Putting Earl to the test...Will he still till after 70 YEARS!!

Putting Earl to the test...Will he still till after 70 YEARS!! Today we'll work on planting our garden here on the farm..we'll put Earl to work in the garden and see if he's cut out to run the tiller! Hope ya'll enjoy! STONEY RIDGE FARMER AMAZON PAGE HERE: www.amazon.com/shop/stoneyrid...
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[@twinbrookacres]

Sell Earl? I would tend to say No, if you need him. But then, everything is for sale for the right price!

[@wildbill23c]

My thoughts as well. There's nothing wrong with that old tractor, it'll be good for another 70 years if its taken care of. Maintenance is the key.

[@sandyseas8355]

The nostalgic in me screams "PLEZ don't get rid of Earl." Don't restore; he's beauuuuutiful!

[@wildefox1478]

You should keep Earl, he is a cool old tractor, I'd also leave him the way he is. It gives him character, great video Josh!

[@johnnycampbell5234]

Love Earl! Old Massey are the coolest. And one of my favorite childhood memories was going with my grandfather and handing out our surplus garden veggies to the neighbors, seeing their smiling faces and that good feeling you get of helping people, that’s the best man

[@MichaelJones1527]

When I lived at home back in the sixties we used to plant a garden of sweet potatoes on a plot about that size, then another one with watermelon. I wouldn't worry about that smoke as far as that engine, Our Ferguson about that age had a grass burner exhaust to keep it out of your eyes. Just make sure your oil is good and the water level is good and keep running Earl. Don't paint her, (maybe a clear coat), keep giving her TLC and that tractor will outlast you. Save you money for your barn castle/house. You're getting there. I enjoy watching you young boys with all the energy that I once had. Maybe one day if you have a public event, I'll ride up there to see what you have. I'm just a few hours southwest of you in Gaston County, NC.

[@earlrumble1692]

This really is MY tractor! Like him I am old (74), I tend to smoke a bit. Many of my parts are a bit battered, Since I retired 8 years ago I haven't worked a lot. And I do pretty good in the garden.

[@douglynch8442]

You can’t beat the older tractors for basic usage such as tilling, plowing or brush cutting. I have a 53 Ferguson that still runs great and use it for the basics it was intended for with great success. I would say keep Earl at least for a few years before deciding. He could be your simple go to on the farm.

[@vernonvest9927]

Earl the Pearl is going to work thanks try one gal .Kerosine and cascade 1/2 pint mixed and a soft brush works real well.

[@vernonvest9927]

To shine up the paint.

[@chelemichele1524]

👏👏to earl... keep Earl it gets the job done... Have a wonderful evening 🌻🌻🌻

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks, you too!

[@keithhillis4855]

Hey Josh, Earl is "Beautiful", just the way he is !!! 💘👏👍

[@bitsnpieces11]

For the smoke I would suggest a valve job, stem seal, and maybe a ring job, both after a compression test.

[@steelarms4235]

Josh, I don't know if words can say it, but you have no idea of how refreshing it is to watch you and your videos. With all that is going on in the world, it seems once we join in on your world with you and your family, it is so refreshing and simple, it feels like we are missing out on the simple things in life that bring real joy. Love the enthusiasm and adventurous spirit. I have personally learned so much from your pain and mistakes... I mean real experiences. Thanks for being You

[@beverlyparrott3890]

Ole Earl did a great job! He's got his own vibe going,keep him as is. He'll stand proud up to anything that comes in after all he's ole Earl.

[@lgbenauer7075]

You made my heart sing when you started that tractor,I spent a large part of my early teens running tractors from that era. They'll never let you down if you treat them right. You'll regret getting rid of such a treasure .

[@RoadhogRNA]

Earl the Pearl!!!!! Did a fine job, that’ll be a great garden!!!!!

[@tomthumb1941]

Line up ten new tractors and one Earl and most people will be drawn to Earl, old tractors have character.

[@tonyprice5364]

Keep Earl. He did a good job tilling the garden. Nice Machinery you have there. All Earl Need is some Tender, Love, and Care.

[@natlhospitality]

Keep Earl. He deserves to be with you he is very faithful to you.

[@leroysmith5074]

thats so nice that you give to the food bank i get the food bank im so bless for that im haddy cap but i do get out and i do drive and i put in win i can back in to the food bank so your a vary vary good man for doing that love yea god bless you and your farming

[@johncambra9332]

You and Earl were made for each other. Earl reflects the true character of Stoney Ridge farm. You make good use of all you have and now so dose Earl. I am in favor of keeping old Earl is only for its value as an interest object. I love to see old equipment working as intended.

[@matthewburns5053]

Thank you for your service. Have a great weekend.

[@Keeslinger]

Glad earl can put some work in for you he’s thankful for not lettin him rot

[@nevillewomersley7841]

Keep Earl, he did not take much effort for a handiperson such as yourself and I am sure he does not cost the earth to keep on running. Go Earl, you will outlive the Stony Ridge Farmer!!

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Hi...... Thank you 🎥👍👍👍

[@48wilber]

Gotta love Earl!! preps garden,, and kills maskeeters... all at the same time!!!

[@vincentalaimo7527]

Congrats for getting Earl up and running!

[@davidsorrell5289]

Morning josh glad to see you are doing well thanks for the video my son and I look forward to them every Saturday thanks Josh have a good one 👊😉

[@jackjetpilot]

Earl looks perfect and he deserves to live on a farm like yours.

[@brandonglover9657]

Wow look at that soil. The garden looks great. Thanks for the video.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Enjoyed watching this video. 👍

[@bcgrittner]

Earl functions well. Keep him. Add a can of Restore ( 4 cylinder ) next oil change. I've seen that stuff work wonders on old worn engines. Good lessons today. I may apply the knowledge someday, despite my suburban setting.

[@brianlpalmer]

nice to see earl working keep him he will be good starter in winter time to help feed stock.

[@dmorgan28]

Great video. Earl did awesome. That’s going to be a huge garden. Enjoyed the video. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

[@keepinitcountry4401]

Great video Josh! It looks like Earl is running strong considering his age but especially considering how long he just sat in the field which is not unheard of with old school equipment - awesome job fixing his wheel gears! 🤠👍

[@ferratilis]

It's always nice to have a backup tractor around just in case the other one is tied up on something.

[@simonrowley4913]

Awesome job Josh. Earl did a great job. In a few weeks the gardens going to pop big style with all the yummy veg.

[@raysimmons9050]

Keep ole Earl. He s a fine piece of equipment.

[@djkproductionsllkoolk]

looks like you have an electrical issue when starting earl i could see sparks and smoke coming from the starter where the wire is connected on the side

[@ryanlee5954]

8ñ Ford I had sounds the same that's just what I circum forties 1950s starter sounds like on a tractor

[@andrewsturgess2033]

I would say no reason to get rid of earl as long as you can keep him running man! Glad you and your family are doing well and keep on keeping on!

[@jmjbedpa]

Keep Earl the tractor, Fix the muffler and you are golden. Love ya garden. I alsostarted to plant mine to. Not as big as yours.

[@randyschaff8939]

Ha Ha that’s what l say about my old Case 730. Except” Make me an offer” Lol😂. I love making my old Case work. She’s a good one🇨🇦🤠

[@jukeman4514]

Josh, You couldn't see it from your position on the tractor seat, but Earl's starter motor B+ terminal was sparking,(loose)and then a little smoke. I would wire brush terminal and cable ,and tighten nut. Rewatch and see for yourself. Excellent, Informative Video as usual ! You say you're learning , but I'm learning more from YOU about steading and farming, than any of my other similar channels. You're a Good teacher. You and Mrs. Stoney Ridge Stay Well! ...fellow Vet USN 1964-70

[@dennislong7852]

You make it look so easy, Thanks for sharing this with us. I love gardening but recovering from double back surgery last year so I low on motivation. The garden spot has laid grasses over for 40 years. Dad gave up when us kids moved away.lol I'm back on the, what we called "the farm" back in the 80's. I bought An old 1970 Ford 4000 so this year will be (if able) getting the land cleared and prepped for a garden like yours. GOT TO REDO MY OLD CHICKEN COOP. I am in the foothills of the Blue Ridge in SC. I LOOK FORWARD TO VIEWING MORE OF YOU VIDEOS. Tks, Dennis P.S. keep the tractor 🚜

[@wayneschnare4019]

Sparks off the alt , or the starer !!!LOL !!!! Smoke !!!! GO EARL !!!!!!!!

[@benhowe5506]

Super proud of you buddy, your a great kind hearted guy josh and i love the way you care for your beautiful farm there. Best of luck with your veggie patch mate. Whooo

[@petermavus4131]

Who sez you can,t teach old dogs new tricks..Earl earned his keep... I,ll be over in the fall for spaghetti and meatball dinner with that tomato sauce from the roma,s and can,t wait for a burger with a big boy slice..mmmmm....WOOOOOO

[@scottcompton9542]

I suggest you keep it that’s a classic. Because of you I have put in a 28’ x 22’ garden we’re doing this year. And I have put in my own chicken coop and six chickens I love this channel. My name is Scott and I’m from Pleasant Grove Utah thanks again

[@royfrady8219]

Wish my soil looked that good down near Southern Pines. I have an "Earl". 1957 Ford 860. Keep him.

[@raymondhoule6108]

I just bought the same tractor for $4.500. Been using it to till my new farm, haul logs, the usual stuff. I like it. I learned the hard way about the dangers of that clutch pedal. I have recently been having electrical issues... I call mine fergie.lol

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

That is awesome!

[@tonywebb9198]

Keep Earl and use him but do some repair to the muffler. Great video, Josh.

[@irenebrown4450]

Earl got it going on! Keep him.

[@gabelanger]

Keep Earl just like he is, he seems to be able to help out on the farm. I think it's nice to have an old tractor to remind us what farming was like years ago . I like the old guy.

[@Motoman714.]

Josh i love your song in the beginning of the video on the rotavator🤣

[@brandongustafson7497]

Love Earl and your shirt!!

[@danaowen9014]

Good ol earl lived to tell another tale.

[@kennyhodges]

Good morning brother Josh hope you and Mrs Srf are doing well God bless y'all. Love the videos

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Good video Josh thanks for your hard work with farming and putting out these awesome videos

[@jamesschilling4659]

👍👍 💟dat fiddle music, Josh, yeehaw!! Keep'em coming, whoooooooo 😀👏✝⚜🚜☮🇺🇸

[@jamesmartin5905]

You're garden soil looks great it took me about 4 years of adding amendments to make my soil look that way.🌽🌶🥒🍅👍

[@timsheteron7903]

My back hurts just watching you put all those tomato plants in the ground. The way Earl tilled the garden I would keep him just for that. Nice job!!

[@pshking4813]

maybe this has been mentioned, but generally those tillers can be mounted to the right side to cover that tire track. that way you start tilling in the middle and work clockwise back and forth. you end up with only a tire track on the very outside.

[@enduser1982]

If you keep Earl, I look forward to the rest of the maintenance videos and usage. Thank you

[@terrymangum3914]

Another great video Josh and timely too. We are going to plant a few tomato plants today.

[@WPRJersey]

Great job. The old tractor has to stay. Love it. And I agree other than mechanical upgrades and restoration I'd leave it the way it is. Maybe a new exhaust pipe. Lol

[@ronniejenkins2056]

I like the video about earl I watch other videos about the modern equipment and they are really interesting and awesome but I was raised up on the 2 cylinder John Deers and we still have a 4020 one of the best and we had a 185 massey it was a good tractor also thank you for the memories

[@niceguy2938]

Looks beatiful...love from India.....❤❤

[@brianmeattey4151]

Just keep Earl he has charictor like you said and allso Earl just setting there looks awsome just the looks of it a true farm look and massy Ferguson's are awsome you will be surprised what it will do ..but it's looking really good for you bud and say hi to the .mrs.stoneyridge and godbless

[@WatchWesWork]

That thing smokes like a billiard hall...

[@TXDeathInvestigator]

Looking good, Josh!

[@jonathanplatt9654]

Love Earl! Keep’em!

[@jameshubbard1257]

Definitely vote for keeping ol earl. Did you ever change the oil? I would imagine a tune up, and a new exhaust under the tractor and he will last you a lifetime.

[@yasminghani2073]

Enjoy watching your video very interesting

[@andrewsgaragetime5463]

love everything you do . so much good information

[@markshechter8473]

Josh... Earl is awesome and should keep him. He doesn't eat anything! Keep him just the way he is too. Maybe rework that exhaust system but that's it. That Old Tractor is perfect! Good job on that axel by the way!

[@scottt8424]

Hey Josh thank you for the video I enjoyed it and I think that you and Earl did a good job there on that Garden and I think you should keep Earl I would if I had a piece of property I love the old tractors you can't kill him anything old you can't kill anything new you can so good luck with that Garden

[@FarmallFanatic]

I got next! Fields are planted, time for me to get busy!

[@butler386]

I agree with bitsnpieces. Valve and ring job would prolong his life a lot. Just do it correctly. I do love the old tractors. Remember they do not make tractors like Earl any more. If it were me I would keep him. Always check his oil before doing anything with him. Great job of soil improvement and planting the garden. How is your back today? Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

[@TheSnakeman3]

Keep it josh.. It’ll be a good contribution to the farm.

[@shaniaa9287]

Looks like beautiful dirt Josh. Looks great 👍❣️

[@shaniaa9287]

Keep Earl. He's an oldie but such a goodie❣️

[@davidkey1648]

Stoney ridge farmer good to see u agian fam

[@scottbennett6494]

we used to have a 1960 David Brown. The 950 was also sold by the Oliver Corporation in the USA. liked that it had a 2 stage clutch but the old steel seat was uncomfortable and slow but very powerful for a gasser 40hp

[@MohdSaad-qi8ic]

Start restoration on willys!

[@elmbriardevelopments3208]

I wouldn't sell earl lovely tractor suits the guarding job well u should keep her restore her and keep her on your farm anyway stay safe keep up the good work and I look forward to the next educational video

[@AugsterA]

I have an industrial front Loader MF with a 3 Cylinder Perkins engine. A little tired but still working. I hope that you Keep your Earl.

[@bobgutman9691]

I’ll bet Earl is tougher than you think. Ran a 41 9n for lots of years and was tough as nails. I’ll bet the same for earl. I’d try and bed with it. Always good to have an extra tractor around with an implement ready to go.

[@michealdraconis6179]

Get R done Earl

[@tinemasic2664]

Hey, you can offset the tiller, so that one end is in line with one wheel. Than you start in the middle of the field and work your way out. That way you are not leaving compacted soil behind.

[@ZEEALL]

Hi, just want to congratulate you and your family for the nice, fabulous work developed in Stoney Ridge Farm! It is really interesting how you present your plans and ideas and with such positive energy! About Earl, that is awesome, not just buying a brand new tractor. You have restored the soul of an icon. I believe it will not desappoint, because old machines have this war tank character in them and will never finish! Tip: I am for the idea of restoring it to the bone. I know this old look give it character, but as a collector, it would be nice to put it shining and sparkling as a old diamond! It would be nice to see Earl's vlog serie collection about it's restoration! Why not!? Keep the good work! Waiting for more new fresh positive videos!

[@narlee2014]

Earl is to cool! He’s a great addition to the farm! Couple quick fixes on the exhaust but leave him as is!

[@markpontes4457]

It's nice that you could fog for Mosquitos while tilling with Earl! Put a better taller exhaust on him a nice quiet tractor would be good for hay rides!

[@charliehorton3815]

Keep Earl. He did a great job and you know you love him or you wouldn't have fixed him.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

bhahhahha...I like the old tractor but it's a far cry from love bhahhaha

[@2020Tundra]

If all those mater plants survive and produce, you’re gonna get a tractor trailer load of maters!! As for Earl, it’s fantastic you got him running, but I personally would sell him and get a similar sized diesel tractor.

[@leonardleveque3745]

Keep Earl, cheep horsepower and after working on it you have some history with it. Bottom line what will it cost you to get a similar horsepower tractor later.

[@amossnowdaharleyman9179]

Keep Earl. Not a terrible amount of money in him and extra tractors are priceless when you need them.I bought a yanmar 3000 several years ago at auction,did an inframe on it then parked it trying to find a use for it. This year I'm working a 1 acre corn and now pinto bean patch and the Yanmar has been my go to tractor for using a cone spreader to spread lime and fertilizer as well as planting with a 1 row Covington planter. Tread width matches my International 140 cultivating tractor just about perfect. Rows on 38" centers.Heavy tillage I use a JD 2030 weighted up to about 10,000 pounds. Finish disc work is with a JD 1250 and a 6' disc. Rear mount tiller I use a JD 1050. Towed bush hog is with a JD 5320.Loader grapple work is with a JD 2350. Loader work is with a NH TC-55. Pull up my recent video streams to see the results if you have the time.Seriously, a man can't have too many tractors if the cost is low enough.

[@s.pursell8901]

If you put one of these newer tractors out in a field for a few years uncovered. It'll cost thousands to get running from all the darn electronics. Gotta love the old iron.

[@neildriedger637]

GREAT video!!!

[@HumbleHaymakers]

I’ve got a tractor similar or the same, mine is a MF 50, but diesel. We still use it on our farm haying and many other chores. They are very good tractors IMHO.

[@Yachts59]

From Dave uk please let mrs stone ridge play with the tractor &a she could paint him as you have all the rest of the toys many thanks

[@user-ph7cw7jd1y]

KEEP him ! I have a MF 65 ... it was my Grandads ... They are very useful tractors! I love it!

[@randyschaff8939]

My uncle told me the old Case needed an engine overhaul 30 yrs ago. (what for)? That was thirty years ago. I didn’t have it done still runs great 👍

[@mattpastore2177]

Always check the “earl” in Earl