UHI Tractor Review! Our Off Grid Property Needed A Tractor. Did We Make The Right Decision?

[@slptravel3189]

Wish I saw this video, I just went into Townsville to see these in person took it for a test run very impressed I put an order in its getting delivered next month to our place so excited :)

[@MyTMo-f1v]

Hi Andrew, Great videos mate! I've been looking at UHI and am about to drive to Brisbane and take one for a spin,. Keep up the good content, its great to have genuine and honest reviews.

[@simplebushlivingaustralia4771]

G'day. Cheers for the informative content. I've been looking at the UHI tractor and came across your videos. I have two questions if I may: This video is a while ago. Still happy with it? Doesn't the exhaust blow back in your face? The pipe looks badly placed. Cheers in advance and have an amazing day further.

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Yep still happy, no I cant say I have noticed the exhaust at all, it seems to vent past the driving position.

[@simplebushlivingaustralia4771]

@@GoingOffGridAus cheers for the reply mate. 👍🏻

[@kdegraa]

Are you planning to get a shed to put your equipment under cover? I'd strongly recommend this as even the most sturdy steel equipment will suffer if left out for years upon years.

[@GoingOffGridAus]

My shed slab just got poured last week 👌

[@nickparker75]

Good video, thank you. Exactly what I needed.

[@rodkath1977]

Mate, thanks so much for that, helps me a bunch. Keep them coming Im new to farming.

[@GoingOffGridAus]

No problems at all. I decided to make a few since there wasn’t much online about them.

[@andrewpolidano3725]

Hi andrew. Im also pretty new to farming. Ive got a same 50hp 1976 tractor that i just blew up and replaced the motor for! Hectic. 3 yr warranty sounds great. The price of the italian / European stuff is outrageous. Small issues with Chinese i can deal with. Please post up more videos on how its going with the service and issues and how the company is with service. Im near Lismore, NSW.

[@robertbutler8004]

@andrewpolidano3725 living in Lismore you might have been better off buying a boat!

[@ianpimped]

Hi Mate, I live only 250km from Perth. I got myself a UHI754. I have it for over 9 months now and over 60 hours on the clock and I have already had to make 3 warranty claims. Besides the claims I have most of the hydraulics leaking, every single bolt I touch is loose and the A/C is hardly a cool breeze. I say the built quality is very poor, but the support from the UHI team is great! If it wasn't for the warranty and the support team I would already had get rid of it. and I will get rid of it once the 3 years warranty expires.

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Damn that sucks man. Different model to me obviously and I am also up to around 60 hours, but I havent had any leak issues at all with mine (and no ac) But my clutch has developed a weird issue where it just lets go and foot goes to the floor. Had a local approved mechanic suss it out and thought it was just a 50c spring but seems to be a bigger issue so they just sent a truck to Esperance and took it back to Perth for repairs. I would agree that the UHI team have been great to deal with throughout.

[@RobsAquaponics]

Hey mate. Considering getting the 454. Are you still happy with yours? Is the clutch the only issue you've had? Cheers mate.

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Yep, and its all sorted. Still going strong.

[@RobsAquaponics]

@@GoingOffGridAus Thanks mate.

[@theHermitcrabshow]

​@@GoingOffGridAus did you end up findingnout what the issue was with the clutch?

[@jimmymiddleton1307]

Hey mate. I'm looking at picking one of these up, if you get the chance, I'd love to see the grader attachment in action. 🤘🏻

[@fullers1966]

Are those sold in the US

[@Cnrmc]

Can you do a video of it in use ie how strong is it? can it pick up some logs?dig a stump out? Fix a road way general farming activities

[@GoingOffGridAus]

No worries, I will do

[@terryblenkinsop8329]

Just starting off farming as well. I have the 75hp version (10hrs) and wouldn't have a clue how to service it. Would love it if you put a video up of your experience. Thanks

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Just finished servicing mine, will put together a video this week and post it on the weekend. Cheers

[@kerrythompson386]

how is the 75hp going?

[@johnp1388]

Hello Andrew, good video mate. I'm over in North Queensland and as you have, brought a new chinese tractor about 4 years ago. Different make, but lots of similarities to yours. Has performed very well and, funnily enough, there are the odd quirky design flaws (as I seem them), just like on yours - i.e. filter placement, access to oil filler opening etc etc. I have uploaded these things, as well as reviews too on my own KZbin channel. You'll be right mate, your machine will go the distance, as long as you don't ask more of it, than what it is designed for. And if you've got a spare parts agent over there, even better. Mine is down at Brisbane 1500 plus km away however, excellent service and peace of mind.

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Thanks mate, yeah it’s been a great bit of gear so far! Our closest dealer is in Perth which is still an 8 hour drive haha. Hopefully there wont be any need for a good while though!

[@netballqueens9137]

Great video cheers. Im.about to order a 75hp for my place in Donnybrook, very hilly so i wanted feedback on what to look out for

[@GoingOffGridAus]

My block is very hilly. No issues except the slasher can be tricky to operate on the dips.

[@Arsopu]

Worked out any tricks for the forwards reverse lever? Doing my head in wondering why it struggles to go in and out of neutral forward reverse etc.

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Mine doesn’t struggle that bad, it does take a bit of a quick and solid push and obviously using the clutch. If I try to gently switch direction like with a hydrostatic transmission it wont engage. Gotta treat her a bit mean 😄

[@Arsopu]

@@GoingOffGridAus oh too easy, got the 65 with cab this morning and was scratching my head, I found it worked better with a half depressed pedal but I’m not very familiar with this style, I’ll keep playing around. It’s only got an hour on it, maybe it will free up. 🤞

[@bustarigz5915]

Just started off farming, will be following your adventures. Have been looking at UHI equipment, I do have a question, was there any option for additional counter weights up the front? I'm guessing because it came with a FEL it wouldn't need it? Also do you know if can attach a hydrolic auger to the FEL? cheers mate

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Goodluck with it, we are also new to owning some land so it is all new to us too. Pretty fun though 👍

[@leonshomegrown]

Good review mate 😊😊😊

[@rodkath1977]

Mate Ive got same model on order. Awesome vid. Can you do more or implement install and connection and maybe services. Cheers

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Cheers mate, As I said, I have been very happy with it so far. Almost finished putting together a video on the auger, should be up tomorrow night. And it is due for it’s first service so will do up a video of that too for sure 👍

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Auger setup and operation - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKG6YqSAZ56JiaM

[@jasonswift7098]

Where is Australia is your property? I'm in Perth, WA keep up the good work 👍👍

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Down in Esperance mate

[@jasonswift7098]

@@GoingOffGridAus Cool. Nice beaches down there! ill get there one day.

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Yeah it’s pretty nice, we only moved here a few months ago but it is definitely a pretty nice spot 😄

[@JuliaSalmon-h7f]

Useful video…thanks. Will this happily lift a standard oaten hay bale to place 2 bales high? Thanks

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Yeah no problems. It even came with hay bale tines attachment

[@ozjado]

Any idea if These machines share anything with the AgKing line up?

[@RickAtkins-h8g]

I'm looking at buying the same model. Could you please give me the length overall including the FEL and bucket? Cheers

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Will do mate, but I’m away from home till next week, will flick it up then.

[@RickAtkins-h8g]

@@GoingOffGridAus Good morning Andrew, Looks like I can get the tractor shipped with the forks attached and the bucket strapped to them. It will make it easier for me to then use the tractor to unload the pallet with the slasher. If it isn't too much trouble could you please measure the length of the tractor to the euro hitch and the length of the forks. Much appreciated. Thanks for the info you are posting on the tractor. Cheers Rick

[@GoingOffGridAus]

@@RickAtkins-h8g No worries mate, Will be home on Wednesday and will do it for you then.

[@GoingOffGridAus]

@@RickAtkins-h8g Hey mate, the tractor length from the 3pt linkage arms to the euro hitch is 4.7m and the fork attachment is 1.2m

[@RickAtkins-h8g]

@@GoingOffGridAus Thanks Andrew. I'm trying to get a reasonable shipping quote down to Tassie. Freight costs are scary! Cheers

[@JDkhehra7]

Hi Andrew. First thing first mate great review very detailed 👍. So now a year into it what you recommended ?. I am going for a John deer 37 HP for about 36k with just the front loader and nothing else. As this one comes with a lot of attachments ? Is it worth the $$ or Go with big brand. Thaks 👍

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Still happy mate, I dont use it too hard so was no need for me to get a big name brand. Its done everything I needed it to do. I think they sell these as a cheaper package now without as many attachments which might be of interest. Cheers

[@ChristRegeneration]

Hi whats your opinion of them now after a year?

[@GoingOffGridAus]

All good still. They get surface rust on a few parts pretty quickly, Although I do live on the ocean. Some preventative spray when brand new would be a good idea.

[@ChristRegeneration]

Ok thanks

[@SUMEETBHATNAGAR]

Hi andrew, Would you still reccomend uhi after a year use. I am a green horn with agricultural machines, need one for slashing 24 acres a d bit more light work... Still worth it mate?

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Yeah, I’m still happy with mine mate 👍

[@andiharper4498]

Hi, do you know who manufactured your tractor in China? down the line you may need to get spares sent direct. Have you had any serious issues? Great review.

[@GoingOffGridAus]

I did find what factory they are made in but cant seem to find it right now. I have had something weird go wrong with the clutch, (randomly dropping pedal to the floor) but they sent a truck to pick it up and take it back to their workshop in Perth for repairs, apart from that its been great, 50 hours or something up on it now.

[@andiharper4498]

@@GoingOffGridAus The clutch issue seems strange, possible a tension spring?? If you know the factory (Name, address) we can work out what other tractors have been manufactured there and differently branded which should make getting spares easier, especially when the warranty expires! There are lots of dealers popping up now selling Chinese tractors branded as their own.

[@Murphyslawfarm]

G'day just found your channel and subbed mate

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Welcome and cheers for the sub 👍

[@Murphyslawfarm]

@@GoingOffGridAus My family just bought our first property in nsw and planing to go off grid as well

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Congrats! It’s gonna be a long journey but exciting too.

[@Murphyslawfarm]

​@@GoingOffGridAus Yes is will be but so worth it. We live in the new England area of nsw so cold country

[@jenpw1525]

I bought an 810 and I can’t figure out how to change the buckets. Is there a pin somewhere I’m not seeing?

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Hi JenP, if it is the same as the 554, there is a silver lever on top of the bucket which you flick over, this pulls both pins at the bottom of the bucket in which releases it and allows you to back away from the bucket. If I could post a photo on here I would.

[@jenpw1525]

@@GoingOffGridAus - thank you. Figured it out!

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Awesome, enjoy!

[@nathanashburner5429]

Hi mate just got one on order do you have to pay free the delivery as well

[@GoingOffGridAus]

I had to pay delivery because I’m 8hr drive from the dealer in Perth.

[@JohnathanHawkins-p9w]

Gottlieb Knoll

[@S1000rrcav]

Almost considered one but generally they are poor quality, resale would be near impossible, and ongoing issues based off owners it’s not worth the hassle.

[@pmaint1]

1 thing you might want to do ahead of time is take that backhoe and dig a hole approximately 5' wide 8' long and 7' deep that way when that tractor falls apart and you can't find parts you can bury that POS with your buddy's tractor.

[@NaughtyGoatFarm]

Put your manners back in.

[@australianlawnfanatics3535]

Change all the snap pins. They’re rubbish.

[@GoingOffGridAus]

Cheers, yep I have done since this vid 👍

[@thelazyshepherd8050]

Loose wheel nuts and dropping pins isnt a good start. Read a heap of reviews and 1/5 are scary with brake failures etc. 40 percent of the orice for a reason I guess.