Tractor Dirt Scoop (forward scrape)

This video shows the operation of a tractor dirt scoop rear implement being used in a forward mounted direction to obtain soil for a new raised bed garden. The tractor is a 1959 Ford 601 Workmaster.

[@MilleryRufurer]

So good video

[@jacklabloom635]

I need one of those scoops for my 8N. The old Ford tractors are pretty easy to maintain. My tractor paid for itself by allowing me to maintain the gravel road to my cabin. Before I found my tractor, I used to pay a guy $700 to come smooth out my road after heavy spring rains. Now I can grade my road, whenever any ruts get in it. I could not justify spending $22,000 on a new compact tractor that would sit a good part of the year.

[@bosshoss69lee]

If you’re looking to become an expert dirt scooper this isn’t for you, he does one scoop and almost gets stuck, but if you like watching tractors drive this is up your alley

[@taylorbrittain9425]

And waiting through 9 minutes of Bs to get to it

[@doct0rnic]

He wasn't close to getting stuck

[@michaelsaunders1658]

Nice setup. Thanks for sharing

[@davidvincent1274]

Totally agree with all your comments Yes good to keep in touch with more basic methods

[@daver.9178]

I grew up on a Ford 601 Workmaster. I'm thinking it was a 1961 model as that was the year my dad bought it new when he was nearing retirement from the US Army and bought a small 80 acre farm. You are so right about the tractor's simplicity yet really good power for a small tractor with a single speed gearbox (4 F, 1 R). He subsequently (years later) bought a larger diesel tractor but still had the Ford in great condition when he sold the farm (and the tractor) in 1989. One of my brothers did retain the original Covington 5' heavy duty brush hog (we always called it a bush hog though I now know that was a brand name) my dad bought new in '61 and it is still a beast today--I obtained the Covington cutter from my brother last year when I retired and started clearing work on a 25 acre rural tract. My dad also had a dirt slip scoop back then that he actually dug/built 3 cow ponds (as we called them) at the edge of a couple of low areas. I can see in the video your tractor (likely the prior owner) did some modifications as it appears to now have an alternator (rather than the original generator) and likely has been converted from the original 6 volt system to 12 volt. Good memories...

[@davidnagel202]

Thanks for sharing that I appreciate it.

[@richhancock1297]

Should have packed a lunch for a trip that long.

[@joemccarthywascorrect6240]

Just bought one of these off Craigslist two days ago - looking forward to fixing a washout along a culver on a stream crossing (1962 Case 430 with no front bucket and a single hydro cylinder for the rear). Also got a boom attachment, and the same guy I bought from may be softening a bit on not wanting to sell his 60” brush hog 😂🤣

[@davidnagel202]

Sounds good. You may need to experiment with the top link adjustment so that you can fine tune your digging angle. When I use it in the forward scraping direction I will loosely tie off my pull strap to a spot near the 3 pt hitch lever so it doesn't keep falling down.

[@joemccarthywascorrect6240]

@@davidnagel202 thank you! I am a displaced city kid who never drove a tractor before April, so there is still a lot of learning-curve to get past. A couple weeks Ago, I changed out the original Case Eagle Hitch Quick-Attach arms for aftermarket Ferguson-type arms because the originals were bent and the QA just wouldn’t. I have yet to try the PTO, simply because I have no PTO attachments yet. Little by little. . .

[@davidnagel202]

If I haven't ran it for a week or two it might briefly smoke a little as it warms up but generally in operation it runs clean. It's a 1959 Ford 601 Workmaster. I did not do a restoration (painted by previous owner) but items such as radiator,water pump, etc. I do as needed. Thanks for your interest.

[@homestead_dreamers]

Good video

[@tomjoseph1444]

I had a 5000 Ford. Too much $ to work on. Luckily I found an injector pump for $1,000. Got rid of it and now have a 53 Jubilee Ford and extremely happy. Parts are cheap and super easy to work on. I just picked up the same scoop used real cheap. I am modifying the system to be able to put an hydraulic top link on it. Next acquisition is going to be a back hoe attachment. This era of tractors are not really strong enough for a real front end loader. The industrial models had a lot stronger front end.

[@JohnSmith-fs4dx]

Do you ever get any smokey exhaust from that old tractor or does it always run clean? What year is it and did you do the restoration?

[@MelGeo70]

that`s a lot of driving for a little scoop of dirt?

[@davidnagel202]

It's not just any dirt it's that low-lying topsoil that's very rich and super good for raised beds plus cruising the old Workmaster is a lot of fun!

[@bosshoss69lee]

You’re not kidding, I was expecting some instructions on how to make a level cut or something. I think everyone on youtube is as new to these scoops as I am lmao

[@PSteve1947]

3 minutes just talking, 7 minutes of just driving down the road! Plus 3 driving back :(