Spreading Stone with Older John Deere Compact Tractor

[@larrywalker7759]

" You ever been too lazy to walk back to the truck for the right shovel?" Looks to me like it was the right shove for that job no matter where it came from. Just right to fit between the support rocks!

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂😂

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Cap’n, I won’t tell the 755 what you said about your fondness for the 955… but, you do know that there is a full blown John Deere network all across this country. Don’t you? I’m not sure exactly how it works. It’s origins are obscure and date back way before the internet. As a child, I remember my dad picking up the paper version at the feed store… it was a free monthly newspaper called ‘Tractor Talk’. The front and back page were the only ones that were printed in color. And guess what color all the tractors were on them? I suspected then that there was some communication process in place. On the morning Farming Today TV show, they had a segment called ‘Green Tractor Talk’. I thought it was about people talking about JD tractors. Then I bought a used JD400. It ran like a top when I tested it out. Then I brought it home and parked it beside my Farmall A. The next morning the Farmall had a flat tire and a dead battery. I don’t know what happened for sure. But looking back, I suspect the JD laughed and chided the A into giving up. Because, the battery would never hold a charge, nor the tire hold air, from that day forward. I think the A just lost all its gumption! A few months later I traded the A for a tiller to go on the 400. Coincidence? I think not… my neighbor went to a Farm Sale. He was leaning against a JD420. He pulled his hat off to scratch his head at the exact moment the auctioneer looked his way. And, just like that he had bought a tiller for which he had no use! Kismet? Fate? Destiny? In retrospect, I think not!!! I am convinced that the JD420 sent some subliminal message to the neighbors hair follicles that caused his head to itch. How it knew that he was my neighbor…. How it connected the dots through his relationship to me… How it realized that I had an old tired unhappy Farmall A that I wanted to get rid of… How it was aware that My JD400 wanted a tiller…. I’ll never know for sure. But, it did. Cap’n the evidence is all around us. All you have to do is look… it ain’t about people talking about green tractors. It’s actually about Green Tractors TALKING TO Green Tractors! So, beware what you say to one Green Tractor… because, surely as I’m sitting here… somehow what one JD learns becomes tribal knowledge! Like I said, I won’t tell the 755…. Because it already knows!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂😂😂 well if it finds out, hopefully it just makes it a little more stubborn to prove a point that I don't need a 955

[@randyjohnson4988]

The a/c condenser looks like it was always there, no one will ever know it was lifted up.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

A Pleasure As Always Sir, Appreciate You Having Us Along For The Adventure. Catch You On The Next One, Keep It Safe Out There Sir !

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate you tagging along.

[@davidcolesr.8628]

@@CaptainKleeman Wouldn’t Miss It Captain,

[@TerryMcGinn]

Life wouldn't be the same without my 855. It gets used in the garden, as a lawn mower, for hauling things around, pulling out neighbours who get stuck in the ditch or on the beach, moving snow, and a few weeks ago as a big ol' weight when the wind started to blow to make sure a greenhouse didn't fly away (again).

[@lloydwilliams8715]

Hi Hi Captain, good morning from Jamaica 🇯🇲🙏. That was a little project well done 💪😎😎

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you Lloyd!

[@lloydwilliams8715]

@@CaptainKleeman welcome Captain. Do have a great weekend

[@wildtimbrown]

One take outros it is, Bud! Another fine bit of cinematography my friend.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you Tim!

[@ko9446]

I would like to add on the people asking about compact tractors. With myself being a heavy equipment mechanic if I was to buy a cop Ct tractor I would buy new. I want a warranty. With me working on my own stuff, it’s like asking a postman (a city one, not rural) to go for a walk after work.

[@murphski702]

I sold my '88 755 to upgrade to a new tractor. Now I regret selling it. Loved that machine! The best was the responsiveness and precision of the 3 point.

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼

[@andysukosd8177]

Great video, Enjoy watching,

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Andy!

[@ronaldheit196]

Nothin' says hard work like playin' chain hang blues music during the drag portion of the video. A nice after Church Sunday afternoon video Captain. I confess, I cheated a little and was watching you on my phone as my Pastor was finishing up the invite after sermon portion online. I'm still semi lockdown due to severe health issues with my lungs and to many anti-vaxxers / maskers at my church. You , Mike Dirt Perfect and Chris Letsdig18 plus some others are keeping me sane. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey glad you are tagging along with all of us. Have a great Sunday sir!

[@jefferyclark3501]

Nice video as always sir and I might add you seem to find some awesome scenery where you work. As for your "outro" if it wasn't for weird and awkward we might think we're on another channel 😁. Just keep being you and let the chips fall where they may.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hahaha, fair enough,. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelrasmussen5430]

You should try to put some weight blocks on the back drag would give you a better downdraft while you drag

[@coltonCHS]

At the 6:04 mark you gave me a flash back into my daily life.

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂😂

[@russellp4160]

Out of 23 KZbin notifications in my queue this morning. I chose to watch Yours first. Never disappointed, always enjoy your videos. Thanks Mike.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate that sir!

[@thebear5454]

Life is just one big DRAG . Don't let it DRAG you down Mike. 🤣🤣 Nice job with the old 955.

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂😂

[@MrNeverseeme]

I just need a tractor with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a back up camera and ill be set, oh yeah and a cup holder cant forget that. Great Vid as always. From Cali...

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂😂

[@rugerfarming5387]

that is some good looking lime dust you are spreading there.

[@hollandduck79]

Hello Mike . here the Diesel price is now €1.55.9 per liter. 1 gallon = 3.75 Liters . so 1 gallon would cost $5,81.2 here if I calculated correctly so your prices are not that bad haha. thanks for the video Captain Kleeman . Sincerely Hollandduck from the Netherlands

[@brianorr7288]

I know you are entertaining us youtube viewers and silence doesn’t make great video. That said, you fit a lot of words into the last few moments of your segments. Thanks for the interesting posts!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching Brian

[@shisholy7828]

Nice video Captain, Liked the shot of the sun through the trees and the clip of music, was pleasing.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@tomswindler64]

You just enjoy your work to much,good,bad,indifferent.said before man of many talents.good video as always,just do your thing and carry on 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Tom!

[@f150bc]

Nice video Captain doing the job 👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@aarons1162]

Wow, I haven't been past their place since before they built the barn. That is one sharp building. Time for a little backroad time.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely!

[@tristardiggin]

Nice work! The one take endings will make it fun to watch!!! Keeping it real, like it 👍...

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaeld_68]

Another great video Captain 👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@vburke1]

Nice strap macrame :)

[@jpenny01]

Good video,your good operator. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@dave.lawrence.3894]

Nice job with the 955, the right machine for the job... GREAT video...

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@ironworkerfxr7105]

Nice to see someone pick up a rake or shovel to finish up and not waste time "trying " to make it work with the bucket. What are you usung for a camera and mounts ?.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Go pro 7 black with a magnetic mount

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Captain thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching Kevin!

[@digdrivediy]

Love me some '55 time! Couldn't agree more on the capabilities of an older compact tractor although now everyone is gonna want one! You're driving up the market with these vids man!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hahaha, well if it isn't the consequences of my own actions 😂

[@tonycole613]

Captain real good job getting dressed up around the house question I have has Pawn

[@LukesJohnDeereGarage]

Great job! It was because of your videos and Neil's that I got a 755 and converted it to quick attach. Such great tractors!

[@CaptainKleeman]

That is awesome!

[@45acp]

Wish I could afford one of those compact tractors for deer plots and planting trees.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely handy!

[@allensharlow7763]

Nice work, Mike , and as always great job Mike , and as always: May You and your Family have a Safe and Blessed day❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏☀️☀️☀️☀️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you and you as well!

[@jimmycurran5355]

Awesome job Mike.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@curlyzst]

First time viewer/sub who thoroughly enjoyed your content! I think it was Watch Wes Work that sent me your way

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey welcome to the channel! Wes is a great fella!

[@morgansword]

I see as a long time viewer, it mirrors other videos I watched in the past with new commentary so that it holds the test. If I look into the comments and see a five months ago it makes me look stupid for one and I do enjoy every video enough that if bored will watch other old ones that help me understand the why we do it this way. Hoping mud is on its way as we are from the minus thirty mark to the plus thirty degrees and early morning ... I hope for a patch of blue so the snow load doesn't get real deep

[@davestuart6593]

Great days work

[@randallnottingham799]

Good work Captin

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@kenmccall8051]

Hey captain great video .I like the background music that was playing ✌️😎👍👌🇺🇲

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for the feedback Ken!

[@NotmeGK123]

yes old timer once told me move dirt FIRST then make look pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@edsecorr7812]

Great job love your videos thank you

[@Manoffire260]

Morning Mike! Glad to see you get off the implement to do some hand work. Seems like a lot of the guys on KZbin spend ten times the work “trying” to get close but never get off the equipment. Often faster and better with a shovel and rake! I’m just like you, a firefighter with a side job as a landscaper/excavator - almost 40 years now. My boss has a rule - Never try to equipment grade/work less than 12” to structure. Of course this rule took awhile to come to fruition - not long after the boss took out an industrial air conditioner and later a gas meter. As always - great video!

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂😂😂 those air handlers will jump out at a fella.

[@michaelmaker8169]

I like to be 2'-3' when I can. Especially when plowing.

[@6582rg]

Nice work Mike.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you

[@corybarnes8000]

I have absolutely beautiful little JD 790 it is a manual . A little newer made from 00 - 07. My son might not even get it, I may make them bury me with it! LOL

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂😂

[@wesclark4335]

The 55 Series advice would make a good 👕 slogan

[@CaptainKleeman]

That would be cool!

[@andymoss3132]

Looks good from the house captain 👌

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you Andy!

[@roberthammond2637]

Yes Mike, I have been too rushed for an extra walk, but the object is to complete the job well -- you have..! To finish the task completely is ideal, not too difficult...!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@thomasbailey8306]

Mike You did a Good job on backfilling and spreading stone...Great Video...

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@kcphillips1000]

Amazing what a small tractor can do with the right implement and modest HP,

[@CaptainKleeman]

Absolutely

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Nice job Mike

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir

[@buddyreed2623]

I agree with you Mike about the bucket. It looks like someone cut half of it off. Have good days!

[@richardhedrick5601]

Looks good keep up the good work

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@phillipmckinney7906]

Nice job just hope you put a level on that central air unit because its really important

[@johnkimbrell9485]

You are doing a very good job with ac and surrounding areas keep on movin

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Love the gratercam perspective! Great episode! Thanks for sharing!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@tonycole613]

Captain real good job of dressing up around the house question I have is the pond repair doing doing

[@lloyd1344]

Wonderful job.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@rayarnett2249]

I agree with the comments u made about getting a good working older tractor to start out. I've so called upgraded from a 2210 with a loader to a 1025r, and I believe it was a mistake. The 2210 seemed more powerful and heavier built. People could still buy the attachments.

[@rl3898]

Very good advice Mike, good tidy job too..

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@gayle4804]

Captain you did a wonderful job!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@hermanschepers4739]

Cap'n, I think I recognize this place. Pretty sure you dug a utility trench back into the woods awhile back.

[@CaptainKleeman]

You are spot on

[@joemascioni3101]

Nice job Capt! The final product looks great.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@marlondeere3039R]

Love your videos. Had a JD 3320 with fel hoe belly mower tiller forks for 13 wonderful years. Just changed oil. Never back to dealer. For my retirement decided a new tractor. Sold that and again wonderful tractor for 3000 less than what I paid for it new pretty cheap ownership. By the way her name was Betsy. My new 3039R is now named Bull S_ _ _ It is amazing how Deere has cheapened everything up to compete with with all of the competition. 60 hrs been in shop once and needs to go again.

[@CaptainKleeman]

I've seen that alot on the compact utility forums regarding the newer john Deere. Hope you get it all worked out

[@josephdriscoll8527]

looking forward to the road drag build

[@alandawson2813]

Looks like the leveler that logger wade made. Now I'm thinking of building one. From the kiwi

[@homesteadspirit9209]

I agree with you that the older compacts make a much nicer homestead machine. Also. Only just started watching your channel. Very good content!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey welcome to the channel!

[@carloskawasaki656]

Thank you for share, i like everything you do with your john deer and the equipements 👍👍👍👍always a pleasure watch your video

[@jdelbrid]

That drag is the cat's meow. I agree, no need to buy the "newest/ coolest/shiniest implements to get started. Buy good used equipment and it will serve you well for many years. Auctions are great places for tractors and implements. I would like to put a quick change system on my 4300 but, just can't justify it, as I don't do commercial work anymore.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely agree with the auction

[@hastingshayandtreefarm4402]

Mike I totally agree frontier implements are expensive and I personally found that they are not very good quality if you take the time you can build any implement you want. Great job on the leveling.

[@python3574]

Buy old, heavy duty, and fix/modify them to what you need. Best way to go and most cost effective. I drove from N. Alabama to Southern Indiana this past summer to pick up a 40+ yr-old Int'l 12' Hyd disc for less than $1K, and have put less than $150 into it to fix/modify what I wanted. It is FAR stronger and more capable than those small 6-7' discs you can buy for well over $1K, PLUS has the hyd lift and adjustable gangs. Am working on a custom rake for my excavator right now from a busted up old grapple I located and a $160 set of Kubota quick attach plates from Amazon. For less than $500 I will have a exactly the attachment I need and for WAY less than the $2500 to $4000 they are going for.....IF anybody even has one available in less that 2-3 months.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely agree and thanks for watching!

[@tonycole613]

Captain real good job getting dressed up around the house Question how is the pawn repair doing I heard you so much about it

[@plumbcrazy375]

Another nice video thanks

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank for watching!

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

nice job, yes i agree, need to build a road drag myself.

[@CaptainKleeman]

They are definitely handy

[@brucebenson9651]

There is something very satisfying about watching a road build! Great project Captain!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you Bruce!

[@tricksfixx8303]

You need those R4s Mike

[@CaptainKleeman]

R4s were never designed for dirt work and were only used as a sales tactic to make compact utility tractors "more tough". Change my mind Haha, thanks for watching!

[@donalddehaven3229]

Nice job. I made the mistake of buying a compact Kioti tractor. Bought it new in 2014 and from about the first month right through today it has had the entire front drive system replaced, blown hydraulic hoses, oil leaks, blown drive shaft from the engine to the HST and currently a vibration I am trying to figure out. I should have bought a Deere. It’s mostly used for mowing, very little digging and regularly serviced. Love the channel.

[@timgavin1642]

Good job !!!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@charlesfreed7834]

Nice job

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@frank4532]

Great job Mike Thanks for sharing 👍 👏

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching frank!

[@joelongrid7625]

Spot on about buying used. Really like the homemade drag too.

[@CMDSR]

Exactly correct Captain. Sometimes good used is better than new and dang sure cheaper.

[@gregd931]

Another fun video Kleeman! BTW, the background, steel guitar music you have had in the past couple of videos is outstanding! Crisp, appropriate and the vocals are soulful. Very nice choice Mike!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate the feedback!

[@blackdogexcavator21]

I agree that if someone wants to test the waters with a small landscape/grading business, they should start small with used equipment on a budget. I also concur that a cup holder is a must on a tractor.

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

The only other feature I insist on is a small toolbox… I’ve invested more in replacing lost crescent wrenches, pins and clips than I have implements!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Sounds like someone needs to invite a tool box with a cup holder. With our power combined...😂

[@Crewsy]

@@CaptainKleeman An old metal ammo box sounds like a great start to your “invention” Now I want 1.5% of your profits until double my “investment” is paid off. 😉

[@bobbydawson7706]

Looking good. Keep it up 👍👌

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@danielcourtney7478]

I know what you mean... We use a 1953 Ford Golden Jubilee with a bucket for our work in the woods no need for a brandy new with bells and whistles if the '53 still works great

[@CaptainKleeman]

Agree 100%

[@kevinfrerichs8589]

The 50 series was kind of the start, the big one was the 1050, good old tractors with Yanmar diesels. looks like a good job.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Those yanmars run forever

[@bradstubbings9871]

Awesome video and content, keep them coming 👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Brad!

[@americanpatriot2.06]

I would love to have one of those JD Tractors. But I'll just have to settle with my 24" Husqvarna riding lawn mower and 15 cubic feet, 750lb payload yard trailer. Of course, I wouldn't use that trailer with the older belt driven lawnmowers. Will definitely go through a lot of belts pulling that kind of weight. The Husqvarna has a hydrostatic transmission, so no belt. Definitely better for pulling that trailer fully loaded!

[@HogshooterHotrods]

Nice work, I like the drag you had on the back of the tractor I maintain a couple of gravel roads and drives that looks like it would be pretty efficient.

[@CaptainKleeman]

It's definitely handy

[@Crewsy]

Looks great in the end and knowing you’re going to be back with more gravel once everything settles makes it look even better. I bet the next time will be with the Kubota with one or 2 attachments.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Maybe, honestly on these smaller jobs it's kind of nice having a smaller tractor to get in and out of the small spots.

[@Bman2020]

Hey Mike thanks for taking time to explain 755 & 955 sure info I needed looking at compact now used of course 👍🇨🇦

[@CaptainKleeman]

Let us know what you end up with!

[@tbix1963]

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and videos. Nice job spreading and grading. Wishing you and your family the best and a Merry Christmas.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you Tom!

[@tweetiepooh2001]

Nice vid Mike. The little jobs are interesting. Don't have to wait weeks or months for the finished product. Nice job!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@Bcc0rg]

Great little video, sweet and to the point. As la andscape contractor for over 30 years we have had a few compacts and the odd skidsteer.. some old some new. New is nice but expensive and quite often way to 'tech' loaded to do a basic task and last a lifetime without constantly having to spend silly money on tech related repairs. Had both a JD 755 and 855, a few Ford 10 and 12 series compacts but the only ones we keep using now is the trusty Kubota B series, my everyday compact is a B8200Hst sideshift backhoe loader and I would not swap it for the world. One thing I would say personally I always go with a 4 in 1 FEL bucket over multiple buckets and a quick hitch, it's a bit like having a backhoe without thumb!!! keep up the great work, Jenna and the BCC team in a cold, wet and grey UK.

[@CaptainKleeman]

A four in one would definitely be handy! Thanks for watching

[@Dustin_Hruzek]

I have a double grader blade that works really well. Might want to look into them.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Bet that's handy!

[@als8518]

that is an interesting drag design. very different then an standard land plane.

[@CaptainKleeman]

It works pretty well.

[@robertboehle4473]

Definitely agree with starting with used implements. When I upgraded tractors early last year what I found was that the used tractor marked had two options: either 6 years old and 1500 hours or a couple years old with 250 hours and only a few thousand cheaper than new. Made the decision to buy new. Other thing that people do is only look at the orange and green tractors. There are alot of companies out there making really nice tractors for significantly less than the big names do, I bought an LS an have been really happy.