WILL IT START, 1949 John Deere Model R Diesel Tractor! Lost in the Swamp!

[@Bruce_Wilson]

I did learn that this is a model R!

[@justinnotbusch9205]

How's your foot bro

[@modelreviews3705]

How long has it been there 🤔

[@tgosurvivormediacorporation]

Tractor will it start Episode 12 is back.

[@timdemarco5079]

Gotta be careful with that open wound and that water, I almost lost my leg to a flesh eating bacteria after rebar went in my leg

[@edwardndriskoll]

Ha. The R model

[@ReginaTrans_]

_Amber is so pretty, im glad shes showing up more in videos, she is such a good helper with you !!!_

[@cs-gj3yf]

@@voidscreaming1012 fucking idiot shut the fuck up

[@DeepakKumar-xv5tq]

@@cs-gj3yf 🤣😂🤣😂

[@crkproductions5000]

As a general rule, rust and dirty water are not good for a laceration of the greater toe

[@evodgamehunter4290]

Jerry Brown which why you know cause you live that fear.

[@Xiferr]

@Jerry Brown imagine being tougher than disease and bacteria.. you're a badass

[@davida.p.9911]

Don't hold me to this, but I'm pretty sure it's a 1949 Model R. They were produced until 1953. Great find, actually and worth restoring. I'd say it was worth "swamping it" to get this one. 👍

[@frankportigiano1910]

Thank God Amber was there to give you a hand. NOTHING like a Good Woman

[@frankportigiano1910]

Looks like its a Good thing your Pops took good care of this truck.

[@warlordmedia5304]

How’s the trans holding up in the ram Bruce has it been built or still stock ?

[@o.c.smithiii2626]

Dude, your truck was throwing a wake, I can’t believe you didn’t bury that truck to the axles. I’ll pile on in the don’t scrap it column, I’m positive you will get offers for that thing from Deere collectors- I know one in Texas that used to travel all over the Country to buy his tractors, and he has gotten far worse than that back to showroom quality. Just don’t go cutting the frame on this one. And fire ants will ball together in rafts in a flood they will float for extended time until they find a place to land- it’s kinda scary to see.. and you do not want one of those ant rafts to cling to you.

[@demitrimarlin2463]

Hats off to amber for doing good with the winch and camera

[@zacharylegros1174]

Very nice 👍 Just one thing, don’t scrap it!! It’s a piece of collection. If the little engine doesn’t work, you can pull start the tractor or you can connect the big engine on a PTO to crank it.

[@jagky]

Wow that was one crazy trip through the swamp but the ol Cummins kept on going

[@willmarshall3552]

It is a Model R. I have a Model R 1949 ser # 4384. That modle is one of a kind, 50 thru 53 had some maintance improvements, with starting engine and similar issues. Mine runs, purchased in 1962. I still get the thrill of starting it and driving in local parades. Have fun with yours.

[@chase5869]

as a general rule of thumb its probably good to wear shoes or boots during this type of thing

[@noahhardy5359]

He’s from florida

[@Highspeedoffset1]

@@noahhardy5359 Florida Man Don't need no shoes!

[@TheDoosh79]

@@noahhardy5359 Is that code for "idiot" ?

[@justindreyer]

Shoes deform your feet! He's a barefoot boss!

[@Mudbuggy87]

Please don't give up on that tractor! I wanna hear it live again! PLEASE!! SO COOL! Im really impressed you did bury your pickup and trailer!

[@nikospapageorgiou57]

This is not "will it start", this is driving arround in the swamp...

[@jackmehoff2961]

True dat ! lmao

[@jasonsimak597]

So true

[@Ass74Man]

There’s always a chance, wait until he gets into the engine(s) and we will see what happens. We have a good mechanic working on it after all

[@vaughndelay6190]

Agreed Nikos, I didn't get what I came for. I'm disappointed in clickbait videos.

[@eallen7772]

Felt a little click bait'e.

[@rammatic7881]

YES! Another tractor! Also its a John Deere so I won’t feel quite so horrible when you ruin it...

[@carlthor91]

Someone should send that comment to the Millennial Farmer, otherwise known as Mr. Green. Cheers all

[@kelstra1997]

At the very least, this is a wonderful advertisement for Dodge Ram pick-ups (Utes in my country). Seems that nothing can stop one - hauling a huge trailer through a swamp without missing a beat.

[@garthmartens3899]

such a cool old tractor. would love to see it started and running. We are watching with our children so would appreciate it if you don't sware but know its not always possible. Loving watching you get these old vehicles started again. Hoping you didn't injure your self too bad?

[@markkoranjr6426]

Love the “R” model. Hopefully you’ll show it some much needed TLC, these tractors are getting hard to find, and even harder to get parts for. Especially the pony motor.

[@JDMAN-gu8zl]

I own a John Deere R. Parts are hard to get. But they sound good when they are running. Best advice i can give you is put 820 or 830 John Deere internal parts in it.

[@russb3816]

Congratulations on getting your class A cdl. I got mine in 1992 and was probably the best decision I ever made. It is more useful than most people realize. Once again congratulations!

[@dieseltruck442]

Dang, I thought I was watching National Geographic's special on the Everglades...was waiting for the air boat to come by.

[@Grim0954]

Took the words right out of my mouth. lol

[@makenziearnold4020]

Love that you are doing that it is good to know that people are restoring old Tractor card

[@47vito47]

“Let’s make like ducks, and get the flock outta here” lol I’ve never heard that one before. Thanks for that little nugget of an expression!

[@mfcjr1]

Sorry about the foot injury. Good tractor rescue video!

[@ilemg82]

Considering how heavy it is the dodge did well off road. That diesel torque helped keep it moving.

[@russellholcomb1274]

Amber did great with the camera, first aid kits are always handy, good video

[@dwightcorbett8889]

Yes, always good to have some first aid supplies, never know when you may need them. I carry some with me.

[@dustyfarmer]

Will it start? Should be "Will we ever get outta here?

[@thekingsilverado9004]

The last time I was in a friggin place like that the skeeters would have long carried me off before I even got tools out to go to work.

[@littledrummer6969]

I have same channel locks i think. they are shaped different then normal to fit nuts. Best channel locks ever

[@255-southcarolina8]

Prayers for the big toe

[@Danieljf33]

I love John Deere and the R is an iconic beast I can’t wait and hope your restore these precious jem

[@watchjaredwork1487]

Just try and pull start it. If it’s locked up you may as well just give up on it because you’ll have thousands of dollars in it (probably close to 10 to do it right) and you can buy a running one in good shape for 3-4k. Would be worth something to somebody for parts though. If it’s not locked up it’ll probably run.

[@whathobogrohknows]

The only scary part put about pull starting stuck engines is that it can bend a rod

[@watchjaredwork1487]

What Hobo Groh Knows sure can but like I said if it’s locked up this one probably ain’t worth saving

[@whathobogrohknows]

Jared Lumbert yeah I see what you mean. For some reason I was thinking for a sec it was a caterpillar because I know on those old diesels from the 30s and 20s people are bringing them back from the grave like my 37 grader had 2 and 3 stuck and we were able to order all the parts to rebuild it from my cat dealer but my dads John Deere grader from the 90s he can barely get parts to fix the injection pump. Lol

[@Kuulanth]

@@whathobogrohknows these old 2 cylinders are very hard to bend rods on. They usually just drag the tires if they don't break free

[@whathobogrohknows]

ExTrEmE272727 yeah but they have had bent rods on rd6 crawlers which have a massive contenting rod

[@danrowley6934]

Bruce needs more hats on his dash. 👍👍 It's the truck driver in him. What? No waders? Ah, the germs are loving that open wound.

[@MC-gp9ke]

Good thing that Daddy keeps a first aid kit in his truck.

[@mjmcomputers]

Hats off to the Dodge for pulling the trailer through all that without getting stuck.

[@mrX-fd4dz]

It was all compacted ground with water on it not really any mud for it to get stuck in

[@aaronhayden1780]

mr. X I’ve drove thru 3 foot deep puddles in pastures with a 2 wd 83 Dodge Ram. Just because it’s wet doesn’t mean it’s muddy.

[@mrX-fd4dz]

Quade Watson 🤣

[@scottlambert2949]

Awesome video and tell amber that she is so beautiful 💗💗👍👍👍👍👍

[@45Deere9500]

It’s not a hit-n-miss. Its a 4 cycle, 2 cylinder, diesel engine.

[@arjanheer6970]

Definitely check out the two cylinder club on Facebook. It’s a great source of info on these older machines.

[@watchjaredwork1487]

Pony motor parts cost more than big engine parts on those ha

[@ryanschaffer6340]

Arent u watch jrgo's brother?

[@connorvelthuis2221]

Ryan Schaffer he is watchjrgo

[@ryanschaffer6340]

@@connorvelthuis2221 no watch jrgo name is john Ross jared is his brother that collects tractors

[@Mark_Tschetter]

Can you still get parts for these things? Must be close to 70 years old.

[@danw6014]

@@Mark_Tschetter yes many from John Deere or reproduction part are available .

[@richardrahadi]

Ouch, sorry for your toe, hope it’s gonna be alright. Be careful out there buddy, don’t hurt yourself

[@codynorris247]

Finally some 2 banger action!!

[@jerrygarner8115]

Glad you made it into that place,& back out without getting stuck! If that had been in south Texas, you wouldn't have made it past that van,without getting buried to the axles,mud grips & 4 wheel drive included. You would've had to use a 4 wheel drive tractor going in,& out. LOL! Good luck with it!

[@aarontrupiano9328]

i started watching your channel with these tractor videos specifically the case 1896 one.

[@dougskustoms2796]

she looks like a keeper Bruce.

[@reddirtfarm7704]

The comments are hilarious!!! Everyone thinks they (know) about old green iron! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Poor Dave Lambert!!!!🤣

[@John_Stephens43]

Time for a Tetanus upgrade... I don't know about what model it is, but it looks pretty cool. I hope its something that can be saved, it'd be an interesting series of videos.

[@lanespieker6701]

Whistlins definitely gonna beat u now

[@smurfvolvo]

You think he cares? Their little "beef" is just for fun and attention for both channels.

[@8dogsbarking]

Nice work not getting stuck! It would be fun muddling around in that if you weren’t pulling a tandem axel trailer!

[@timdemarco5079]

Now you need to come out with some “will it start “ bandages lol

[@danbeckley3140]

Awesome video Bruce and it was awesome to see Amber in the video that would be awesome to get the tractor running a redo it

[@danmackintosh6325]

7:30 Bruce, repeat after me "I am NOT whistlindiesel" lol

[@ouenredmond5586]

Ye the tractor video's are back

[@joshuakozlowski5879]

To get through the swamp you should have bought flat nasty.

[@stevencowan5599]

With out a doubt Bruce that you can put that in one of your best videos. You were to me in your comfort zone and you wether you like it or not you’re a tractor man. Cheers Steve

[@dannyv2335]

@5:56 Bruce looks like a bathhouse attendant 😂

[@codycantrell5732]

Snow running is looking really good.

[@damolin77]

were I live I seen a 1949 john deer go for $25,000 fixed up from a house auction

[@lancekitchen2972]

Man I would love to watch you bring that old antique back to life. Hope you don't give up on it, I'll be watching to see what happens with it. Keep up the work bro. You done wound up on the top of my watch list.

[@johndeerekid167]

Please don't scrap, cut, or in anyway mangle this historical tractor. There are Deere collectors that will pay top dollar for an R in worse shape than that. They'll pay even more if it runs.

[@brianpalmer5668]

Truck on fire one time tractor on fire while watching them tractor trailer fat girl on fire and it was at all. He didn't like it like that

[@waynewolfenbarger1641]

Super glue works great on cuts . Saved me from doctor bills

[@TheMeanestGuy]

2:45, how in the hell you not get stuck???

[@BeamerTheFox]

he drove it like peg from zipties&biasplies, right into the danger zone.

[@Onewheelordeal]

5:10

[@marshakrebs4348]

The ground is hard that is partially why there is standing water

[@MVSTNGGT]

Welcome to Florida lol, just tons of standing water on top of hard ground

[@wreckerjonny6144]

@@BeamerTheFox red liner for a good time

[@suziholloway4510]

Yes please do more stuff with old tractors

[@MrFurriephillips]

Gator got yer toe, in the glades!

[@cormacmccarthy8340]

Thank you Ron for the nice reply I love that new rig and low loader well wair with them Ron hope they give you years of good service.cormac blarney Co cork Ireland. I love looking at all your videos Ron I love the way you explain what your heading out to recover hope the snow out there isn't to bad this winter Ron all the best for now Ron stay safe

[@wheeln24-79]

The exhaust was left open the motor is probably full of water. Should've had a can on it. Cylinder probably rusted

[@adamspring9275]

He'll have that tractor repainted looking like brand-new running like a topmr. Bruce Wilson thank you for all your content that you put out thank you for everything that you go through just to put out this kind of good videos it's very much appreciated would love you brother may God bless you and your family

[@st101gaming6]

The tractor needs more than paint. He needs to take apart the engine and fix some more parts

[@rammatic7881]

Austin will do almost all of the work...

[@st101gaming6]

@@rammatic7881 yes, I know that

[@adamspring9275]

I would love to see Bruce and them totally restored that old John Deere that would be a piece of time from back in the day that would look good take him to tractor shows

[@rammatic7881]

Adam Spring Nah he will just try to make it into a pulling tractor and ruin it then give up on it. Only finished one tough project, his dumb mega truck. All that cab over needed was paint and wheels.

[@WidowUK]

When’s there going to be an update on this bad boy. Would love to see it run again

[@clearcreek69]

Me too.

[@ErnestoPix]

A Floridian who doesn’t keep aqua socks and deep woods off in their car, oh my. I spent a few years in Gainesville going to UF and quickly learned to keep a towel, Aqua socks, and sandals in my suv because of the rain, I grew up in the Mississippi delta so deep woods off is ALWAYS around....😋

[@natepainter1075]

I love the tractor will it starts. Should have took the flatly to the tractor 😂😂

[@WidowUK]

Time we saw some action on this tractor I don’t see any more video apart from the rescue of it

[@timberlan1234]

5:54 At this point He realized He messed up lol.

[@justinryan3508]

I was really surprised you made through the swap and back out with your truck and trailer, looks like a place to take the Flat Nasty out to.

[@charlesbanks639]

Why would you ever go out there without good rubber boots or something my guy

[@bluepen61]

Diesel R tractor? What a find! What a find! Not scrap.

[@cornbreadstyle14]

Ambers right “A big pile of doo doo” 😂

[@aldendarr]

I love anything john deere 2 cylinder. The diesels are very interesting.

[@ironman3406]

Looks like an “R” - she’s a 4 stroke. She looks a bit rough, hope you don’t have to invest a ton of money into it. Engine repairs on them old gals are getting pricy. I wouldn’t be surprised if you find water in the engine, looking at that property it wouldn’t shock me if it’s been deeper in the water at some point.

[@everydaylifewithme5260]

John deer R look for a brass tag for info also the pony motor is the starter for main engine also pony starter is two stroke and main is diesel worth fixing to fully restore it beautiful when done iv restored several.... John deers great find don't scrap.

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Two things to remember 1 that JD might look like rusted poop but, JD has a huge following of people that are always looking for parts and projects . 2 You have a munster ride for mud and water like that. Would've made a killer video 📹 for a next day drop.🤔😉

[@stephaneracicot791]

youl get her going buddy.. no problem.just like our for fathers before us

[@smoothbore4377]

It's been my experience that ADULTS often wear SHOES when working.

[@honeybadger1231]

My grandpa dont where shoes only at church or in a store and sometimes at work but not when fishing.

[@servicioelectromecanicocue7025]

In the fucking water and mud one of the first things you losse its your shoes or boots. And the rubber boots doesnt protect to much

[@grantjohnston5817]

Needed swim fins!

[@arionhoff2718]

I would rather ruin one good pair of shoes the cut my toe open or potentially off...

[@andreabertacco1222]

Like for a full restoration

[@joestreiff9401]

I think I heard that the pony on the R's were built by Cat, and are the same pony that Cat used on the d4's.... very expensive to rebuild

[@reddirtfarm7704]

WHAT!!! 🤦‍♂️cat is cat John deere is John deere!!!! I have a R and a cat RD4. And worked on lots of other cat and deere's!!

[@joestreiff9401]

@@reddirtfarm7704 I'll take your word for it. If you read the comment, in no way was I speaking definitively. It's just something i heard a few years back. Relax and smoke another joint.

[@reddirtfarm7704]

@@joestreiff9401 it's ok you don't have to take my word for it. Your comment says it all!!! Kids these days!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joestreiff9401]

@@reddirtfarm7704 yeah, you kids are something else. I've got a strange feeling I might be a tad older than you.

[@reddirtfarm7704]

@@joestreiff9401 YHEA you are!!.....maybe we run in at a steam show one day..

[@doublebarrel4527]

Amber is awesome 👍👍

[@loganyoung9244]

This wasn’t a will it start it was “Will it roll”

[@idontknowagoodname1108]

Ayo bruh why’d ya slaughter all those innocent people at the Moscow airport

[@spencersand2754]

When I saw this video I immediately clicked it and click the like button anything for a tractor lost in the swamp

[@TheMeanestGuy]

How the hell can you get these damn things started? Can you help with finding a relationship for some people? (i.e me)

[@stevenhosking9148]

That's a bloody long drive through the bog holes. Hey from Australia.

[@thewarpuggaming1137]

sir this is a no wake zone

[@cdradmaker]

Good lord! I was really scared for you two! Bruce, I hope that your toe is all right. After all that I hope it starts. I have faith in you. Kind of an interesting tractor anyway. God bless you and Amber.

[@wes11bravo]

One man's treasure is one girlfriend's huge pile of doo-doo.

[@garyfeltus9801]

You sposed to have a pair old shoes with you. Hope it don't get infected. Like to see you start that old tractor . Have feeling it is to far gone . I'm guessing you can part it out. Thanks for sharing. Cut toe and all. Lol

[@johnpaquin8041]

S little duct tape on that toe and you'll be fine

[@wesreeder6721]

I used to live in fort pierce Florida so I feel you with those monsoon rains. Anowho. Good lesson learned. Sorry bout your toe. And those fu----g ants. I don't miss that sh--t.

[@watomb]

Glad you didn’t try to start it. Taking it all the way apart and replacing seals and sleeves should be fun. Guessing your going to need machine shop to fix stuff. Rebuilding and machining/rebalancing things is going to take time

[@richardspengler1794]

Thats what we used to call a popin johnny. My neighbor use to have one and you could here him plowing for a mile away! 😎

[@gmclernon1]

Sorry about your toe, hope it heals up quick.

[@jacobcockroft9920]

A model r.it is the first diesel John deer ever made. They are rare. A lot of colleters want them

[@MrDmagic88]

Thanks for what you do for us. Sorry about your toe man!😬

[@AhbaYah5]

Back in my neck of the woods

[@rickymacqueen6690]

Jesus... I didn't know you were pulling a trailer until she shot back lol. Awesome

[@Jddvs]

I known much about old John Deere tractors but, I remember hearing them called a “Johnny Popper” because of the way they sounded when they ran.

[@TF856]

I thought the Johnny popper was a gasoline engine, similar horizontal cylinder design.

[@Jddvs]

Kerry Ware: Sure ‘nuf they were gasoline engines. Never seen a diesel one. Single horizontal cylinder that was cranked by spinning a big ol’ external wheel. When it idles it has a slow pop-pop-pop rhythm. There are folks that collect them things and pay big dollars for um.