Versatile 895 gets first deep clean in YEARS!

[@Frank-Thoresen]

This is so great to watch. I would recommend a steam cleaner. It takes all the grime off any surface and kills germs and mold. The unit is small and doesn't cost much on Amazon.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! It could use it for sure, even after I cleaned it, it could use another cleaning lol

[@Boga217]

100 bucks Wagner spraytech has been decent

[@paulwiller1647]

When I had to clean out the cab of my old White, it was the garden hose and a scrub brush that I used. The cab was a lot cleaner when I was done, but I ended up soaking wet and dirty. Oh well, you do what you got to do. Great video, love the Versatile!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@charleswelch249]

That's exactly what I started doing with my MF to35. The first step is cleaning it up. Second step, rewiring the whole tractor and putting new lights. The next step will be rebuilding the 3 point hitch. It's a Ferguson, BTW 😂😂. Luckily, the pump is killing it. After all the little things are finished, I will paint it back to It's original color just to brush hog with it 😂😂. There is nothing like a non computer tractor to be so versatile and reliable. Great job, JT, can't wait for your next update.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@davebarnes9099]

It’s amazing to see you take these older tractors do some work on them and have them 100 percent field ready no monthly payments no computer no DEF Fantastic

[@America-First2024]

No doubt! That’s my line of thinking as well! 👍🏻

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! 👍🏼

[@wcooman1694]

When done, you'll be able to hook all your tillage tools together behind it for one-pass tillage. Maybe even put the planter on there too. Talk about your one-n-done.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on 👍🏼

[@brianramsey4097]

JT be careful with those Amazon $20 radios they get extremely hot try to make sure nothing's around them that can catch fire ask me how I found that out always looking forward to each and every video you make thank you

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Thanks!

[@larryklostermann5779]

Nice video JT

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@richardnorthern6945]

Lots of progress 😊 looking forward to see it buffed out a labor of love ❤❤❤

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@kevinjoyce4497]

Thank You for another great video. That chisel plow doesn't stand a chance of slowing the versatile down. Have a good day my friend.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks, you too!

[@iainpaton1865]

Keep the great videos coming friend. From Scotland 😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks, will do!

[@fejimus]

another fantastic video with a Cameo from Uncle Baby Billy at the end!! That interior looks GREAT!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Thanks!

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Looks pretty nice after the cleaning. Looking forward to seeing it after you buff the paint. Thanks for the videos.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

You bet

[@farmark457]

As a 875 owner I can say air conditioning is almost essential. Opening the side windows on a hot day just collects all the engine heat and dust into the cab. Air on these is pretty basic and would make your inside time much more enjoyable. Thx

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Aside from a compressor, I believe it has everything else to make that AC operable

[@alfredgilpin8251]

Watching you struggle with the seat brought back memories of the fight I had with the seat of my 1135 lucky a friend showed up at the right time to help good luck with the restoration

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Those Massey seats are especially heavy lol. My 1105 seat was terrible

[@JackCronzy-qx8ru]

I’ve always loved those Versatles there just beautiful

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@troyoehler4063]

Damn thing is in super nice shape and the best thing is it was really cheap hp for you that didn't break the Bank awesome find my friend

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you!

[@danielelliott1570]

Looking forward to the rest of the video's on this project what a sweet tractor. Thanks for all your hard work!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FirleFarms]

Our 886 came from a dairy farm and clearly lived its whole life outside. I couldve filled a 5 gallon bucket with the amount of dirt and garbage that came out of the cab! Love seeing the cleaned up big rig!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Thanks!

[@johnbeam-d3v]

Looking better and better my friend. you are doing a really good job. Thanks for the ride.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Appreciate it!

[@den-nap4974]

Lookin good! Old girl is going to shine.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@vincegross7617]

It’s a dirty job but sometimes ya just got to getter done ,I,ve cleaned many a cab and installed several cab kits ,.love to step back and see the finished project,Doing a great job JT 🤠👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@AirplaneDoctor_]

I remember like yesterday how radio theft was such a big problem and seeing guys walking around with their kenwood, blaupunkt, etc, pullouts like a status symbol, kinda funny to think about in hindsight.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I remember those days lol

[@Marcvandenenden]

Great J.T. This tractor is a Beast. Greetings from the Neterlands 🇳🇱 Marc 🤠

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@michaelparker4598]

I've used that same radio and floor mat in my pickup I like the budget friendly options

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@briannelson4493]

You’re making progress JT I’ve used 409 cleaner to cut through some nasty dirt in a truck cab it worked . It was petroleum coke dust , filthy stuff.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! I might have to try that!

[@alanhynes4928]

Do yourself a favor JT, get a gallon jug of Super Clean degreaser, a Zep bleach resistant spray bottle and they are the king of filth removal. About a inch of Super Clean and the rest water will do one hell of a job. Also loik into Drillbrushes. That's the brand to have. Takes a ton of work out of cleaning stuff. They sell varying stiffness brushes depending on what you need. Keep up the great videos! 👍🤟

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks for the tips!

[@chrisdimiceli4057]

Enjoying your videos on saving and bringing back the vintage iron, # no government juice, being that it has that air compressor on the motor you should put a tank on it so you can have a on demand air supply for field use, for tires, blowing out air cleaner and such, better than trying to devise away to eliminate it, just a thought 👍✌️🇺🇲✌️

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I think it will have a tank soon!

[@prevost8686]

Looking good JT.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@darrellfxdwg]

I'm liking the Versatile, those are rare beasts here in Virginia. We do see a red Steiger right now and then. Coming from an old trucker that big Cummins would sound really sweet with a straight pipe.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

@@darrellfxdwg right on! The idea of a straight pipe is going on me!

[@jeepanimal2943]

@@jtsbarnngrill6873 Iffin you do straight pipe her, you'd better get a second set of speakers. Cummins like to sing along too............

[@dazzfromaus4797]

Good job JT.😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@josephatherton2781]

Good one J T that tractor is looking good . And will be great when your finished.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks 👍

[@JS-1983]

Great job 👍 Now that cab looks it's nice place to be In 😎 That old carpet... 😖😄

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right😆. It was pretty bad lol

[@gunnarbeck225]

Should get one of those spot shampoo detailers that's what we use in all our tractors in every fall

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! I may have to give that a try!

[@corydriver7634]

I buy that Sprayway by the case it works great and it’s cheap. I recommend checking out the roll of tear away microfiber towels for cleaning stuff like this. They’re like $20 at Walmart for a roll of 100 and they can be washed. I’ve washed them 3-4 times before they wear too much to use. She’s looking sharp JT. 👍🏻

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on, those microfiber towels are great!

[@alanhynes4928]

You could use CAD to size the carpet. C ardboard A ssisted D esign Thanks to Farmcraft 101 for that one! Also an excellent channel by the way.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@johnwesner3935]

Well JT, nothing else may work but that dome light is a shining beacon of hope!😅 If I ever haul home some junk that isn't full of mouse nest and smells like, God knows what, it will be a true surprise! I recently learned a trick for floor mats / carpet. I use craft paper and then cut and tape smaller pieces together to make the template. Works great for holes. I just did this on my 65 F350 and got a perfect- ish fit around the steering column, dimmer switch, accelerator pedal and clutch rod. I know this is to late to help but I'm sure there'll be a next time. All you need now is one of those pine scent tree things !!😅

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! I’ve done similar with cardboard in the past 😉

[@timothykrott7248]

Tractor supply has some nice thick rubber diamond plate about the size of that roof. Screw it down on the roof when your all sealed up and it will protect everything up there from the weather. I bought one it fits perfectly in the bed of my UTV.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Thanks, will probably do that

[@phoenixsmith6026]

now I know a Tractor is cleaner then my car, and try to keep mine clean, nice video i like your style, Greetings from Japan

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks! Greetings!

[@billyhaddock5540]

JT, great job getting ur new radio mounted and working, carpet removed and replaced with better rubber mat. Fluffy doesn't like the noise of the vacuum.. have a beer on me, mate.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! Thanks mate, I appreciate that!

[@JoeBullard-h7l]

That old girl cleaning up like a new diamond. Love it

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@vincegross7617]

It’s a dirty job but sometimes ya just got to getter done ,I,ve cleaned many a cab and installed several cab kits ,.love to step back and see the finished project,Doing a great job JT 🤠👍hey JT Try using Final Shine ,made by Hudson ,Stuff is amazing brings old surface,s better then new ! Car Quest auto parts stores ,and it smells great 👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on

[@Frank-Thoresen]

Would be great with a future simple shed with poles for the Versatile to protect her from more sun, rain and snow if you get much of it at all. She is worth it ☺️

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That is definitely in the plan!

[@mrclaus859]

Another good one. Thanks for posting JT

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rhinowrecker3544]

Lookin good JT! Now to get one of those chrome sound enhancers to make her sing as good as she looks. Looking forward to more 👍👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@zendoargos4988]

It is too much tractor for what you're farming, but...who cares? You own a VERSATILE!!!! Rock on JT!!!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Bingo!

[@garyfeltus9801]

Your going to have a nice tractor when your done. Enjoyed the video.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@richardschaffling9882]

Cleaned up good I was waiting for critters to run out

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Me too lol

[@America-First2024]

That’s what I call progress!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@MichaelBradley-j6z]

Would some dyna matt be good under your carpet to make it a bit quieter in the cab. Great job on the cab clean and new radio .

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Probably wouldn’t hurt, but this one is really quiet inside without much lol

[@billhoff5651]

Time to make plans on adding a big lean to onto the backside of your barn!

[@danalee2347]

Look’n good 👍🏻

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@michiganfarmer2473]

Awesome video sir have a awesome weekend

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks, you too!

[@carlthor91]

I would work on fabricating a roof replacement. It would take a while, as finding a metal shop to roll the plate edges, would be a big part of it. After that, it can stay outside. Best wishes all.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@golfernky1687]

Looks miles better

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@marzchart591]

i 3d print my doors for cats......you live the good life man... great tractor, great video.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@stevemccoy8138]

Good Morning J T, Ya it's good to have a clean cab ,to bad they get dirty so fast. It's not good for you to breathe mouse dust,or mold.😮 That Ol tractor is sexy for sure. ❤ When you get it done do a Hot model review of her.😂 Thanks for Sharing, and have a Great Weekend. 😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!

[@stevangucu522]

If you get the flu, you can just scoop some penicillin out of Versatile's floor😁

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Ha😆😆. Right on!

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Until the roof came off we just didn't know the radio was rotted into place. My bet is that cab would perform NO rollover protection. On those new zero-turn mowers that bar behind the seat is to keep those massive tractors off the hapless driver. It reminds me of my older brother going to work in the wheat harvest in the 50's. He told about one of his co-workers driving a John Deere and hitting a big rutt and having the tractor flip over on him planting the Johnny's exhaust pipe through his chest. Pretty brutal for a 15 year old.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I will look at the main supports, but as for the sheet metal on the top, definitely shot

[@rogerrutherford51]

Good job JT but don't you think some good old hot soapy water and a sponge/cloth would have been better? Ps when are you going to do the same to your other cab tractors? 😂

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

The 1800 will be next!

[@peterandersen1378]

Mrs. JT ~ When are you going to help me clean the house? Go ahead and treat me like one of your tractors.😂✌🏻👍🏻🤪

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😆😆😆

[@scottmoodysr9449]

JT! You should do like a giveaway where someone can come help you with a project so that you are not working so hard ❤ sweet video

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I might have to do that someday! 😉

[@shanerickert1304]

I’d pay money just to get some painting lessons.

[@lenscap8925]

On a serious note-BEFORE you run that blower/AC disinfect the blower, duct work and fins since you have had mice and rain water collect up in the cab. Black mold and Hanta virus are no joke.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

That is a definite!

[@jondavidmcnabb]

Remember when everything had an ashtray, Pepperidge Farms Remembers!

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Bingo!

[@waggtech4883]

Big Nasty would be a good name for this tractor… lol

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Sure would!

[@robertbartinski3558]

Where are you having the decals made? I could use some for my 875 & 976. Thanks

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

The place is called QuipCal. They have all the oe programs to make them

[@alcopower5710]

I'd steam clean that seat......looking forward to more 895 vids.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I'll have to get around to that! Appreciate it!

[@markrskinner]

Looking better each episode. How about a full set of LED work-lights?

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I’d love that!

[@jefflaufer3205]

The old carpet couldn't be used as a template? ❤

[@brianwestveer9532]

That was a big cleaning job JT, well done though, buffing that out in your spare time you say, you have spare time??

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Limited 😆😆😆😆

[@braveonethanks3535]

Does the A/C work in it. That would be awesome if it just needed a charge and then you would be set.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

It is in need of a compressor, but I believe it has all the other components

[@benbusfield6498]

Boy oh boy it looking swell❤❤❤❤

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks!

[@thomasworatschka6860]

You have a cherry picker to lift seat in place

[@Delbert127]

Fill that muffler with steel wool poor man's Muffler 101

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@JonKlein-y1w]

Instead of buffing..scuff and a couple coats of clear. It will not fade like a buff job

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@a.l.l.firewood8883]

You should try and straight pipe it first and save the muffler if it’s too much. Take care

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on

[@trshman4630]

Would a straight pipe really be that much louder on that?

[@arlodewald5378]

With the ease you talk to the camera , I have to believe that you talk to yourself when you get bored . Who needs a sticking radio ?😂 By the way we may or may not what know , can you SING

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I’m no singer 😆😆😆

[@braveonethanks3535]

If that radio was working it ain't now. Lol

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😆😆

[@AlanBlack-n7h]

Hey JT our old 1085 is setting 1.5mi west of Sunfield Mi. Has duals, 5 bottom plow and is open station. Looks to me like it and several other pieces are going up for sale. I could get you contact info if you would like.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on, not sure if I have the time to take on another one just yet though

[@billyhord4508]

If a fellow didn't know better he'd swear you were a Kansas wheat farmer with all those big articulated tractors. The Versatile should fit right in, barn or no barn.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@braveonethanks3535]

That A/C is worth fixing

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@andrewk6844]

I do the same with window cleaner and degreaser , butus a srubbing brush first. I would rust trest the that roof area

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! That’s a good idea.

[@paullight6341]

Looks like that top needs to be well cleaned up and redone so you don't have a electric fire

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

It definitely need attention

[@rickt44]

Use the left over carpet to put on the dash

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! That’s a good idea!

[@ChrisPerdue-ky6gb]

How much was the Versatile when it was brand new

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I believe around 110k in 1982

[@JamesMcnichol-ss2oc]

If you decide to get the ac going ap air likely has everything you need to do it.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on

[@donharper7759]

I would get some insulation material and put under you floor mat that would help with noise and heat transfer from the tranny. But your tractor and you would be running it so…

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on! It’s not very loud, but we will see how it goes

[@warrengee-f9l]

OMG ? thats the radio 🤣.... needs a will it play lol ... as one wonders why there is moss growing in the cab ... glue a hunk of mat on top of fuel tank

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@markward6076]

👍

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

👍🏼

[@peterandersen1378]

I would recommend against fitting shag carpet to that machine but whatever, it’s your tractor!😂✌🏻👍🏻🤪😬😵‍💫

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

😆😆

[@tonyqvarfordt]

I am chockade why in dthe hel do u dont used de old mat to make a mall

[@arthuroffill8005]

JT you didn't wipe your feet before walking on the carpet.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right! Made it dirty before it even hit the cab floor lol

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

May need to build another metal structure just to berth ya'll's 895. That way when you buy some cheap ass tires X's 8 for new shoes. These tires on her are timed out. This tractor will please ya'll more with dependable shoes. I really doubt the 1805 will have maximum heavy chore duty when the Versatile comes into max use. She will be so comfortable to drive and tow so much tillage ya'll will be non-plussed to use the other perfectly good tractors. They do need started up every year but the abuse will roll down the the Versatile.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@KentGraf]

Put a chrome stack on her 😅

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Right on!

[@dannysharon2635]

Hi JT , never do stuff on your "spare time" , do a time laps and show it in 5 minutes

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Maybe I will!

[@paulprillwitz9901]

😄😄😄👍👍👍👍👍🍻🍻🍻

[@braveonethanks3535]

Your wife dosen't know your using the matt right. I know the last time I did that my wife was pissed off for a month. Lol

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I haven’t told her yet 😆

[@mikemullen2952]

Go buy a walmart sparkOmatic radio im showing my age

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

I had one of those in a pickup in the 90s lol

[@taztaz6539]

Nothing like a post harvest deep clean - cleanses your soul as well as your tractor 😊

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

You got that right!

[@mwilliams8288]

Good for you man. Thanks for the video.

[@jtsbarnngrill6873]

Thanks for watching!