yard sale john deere tractors

[@Chris-Fennimore]

I have used JB-Weld on the cracks of those plastic body parts, with good results. The JB-Weld holds so good, the repaired crack is stronger than the rest of the plastic.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

I always find it fun to get something running that someone else gave up on or hasn't been run for a long time. Good snags on both mowers I'd say.

[@andybub45]

Nice Deeres! I have a 2002 LT150 and a 2002 L110 still running great.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

I love these vids. Gives me the strength to do what needs to be done with all my machinery.

[@805ROADKING]

Nice score Bud!! Put $25 Craftsman hoods on them and paint them green, nobody will know the difference!!☺

[@mustie1]

805ROADKING l may do just that

[@Silicondoc]

mustie1 Farm n Fleet has JD green and JD yellow paint. Excellent videos.

[@capecodcuda]

That's what I was thinking

[@rubywarrior1]

nah. paint them flourescent pink and green with yellow spots or tiger stripes.. will sell faster

[@douglasdowney]

805ROADKING i

[@Pedal4Food]

Great haul! Those JD hoods are two piece. I have a 1998 LT166 ($3,200 new) that's still going strong. They were only sold at JD dealers. I replaced the hood and bumper for $400 a while back. The LX hood is $475 on ebay.

[@johnphillips4342]

I had a LX 176 model purchased in 1990 from a local JD dealer. It is still in service up at my neighbors cabin. I now use a 2000 LX 277 which runs great but is on its second hood, which cracked after 1 year of service. The after market plastic is less durable than the OEM, but the plastic body parts on the JD lawn tractors starts to breakdown after about 10 years. It is ashame because the mechanics are great but the plastic parts are not up to JD performance standards.

[@MRrwmac]

Nice haul. It never ceases to surprise me how people will let stuff go for such a small price just because (as they said) "it just doesn't work anymore". Haha And since people don't want to try and fix anything themselves (just go buy another one) anymore, maybe I should start going to yard sales and do small engine repair. Haha

[@JeffreyStrader]

Just picked me up 2 MTD Garden Tractors and a John Deer riding mower with the Kawasaki engine in it (PLUS all of the plastics are in good shape, including the hood), got all 3 for $300......plus a free 20hp B&S Opposing Twin Cylinder engine that runs. The owner just wanted everything gone. He had two more tractors, but my trailer couldn't hold any more..LOL

[@MrThomas0407]

I got a Troy Built Pony free 17.5 HP 42" cut, guy was pissed off every time he put it in gear with deck running it shut down, took it home and disconected a safty switch and been mowing my 3 ackers of land for a year now, the pto cable broke and got a new one off eBay for $19, so in short got me a nice riding mower for $19, a friend of mine offered me $300 and I told him hell no, lol., some times you can find a gold mine, and some times a turd, As well as I was given a 12.5 hp snapper been sitting in his shed for 10 years and replaced my blown up 9hp snapper, it only needed a starter that I had in my mower stock pile and it as well works like a new one, got to love it!

[@HarveySpooner]

Mustie1, All good scores! John Deere, riding mower and insect fogger, all in one unit! Kolher engines use a little oil and smoke a little, kind of normal... Both run, nice scores!

[@thomasbutner5497]

Thanks for sharing your adventures and Knowledge

[@FJ80Coop]

Good score..Down here being as they're John Deeres they would sell immediately if you listed them at 3-400 bux each..It would appear that the Joneses have got to have their Deere stuff...

[@redneckbryon]

Funny, I had a John Deere LX 176 few years back (8+Years), very similar hood problem to the ones that you have

[@TheEZGZ]

Houston, We have a lift off. Nice finds

[@Mikie1959]

can you tell me what website you go on to find the gap for the rockers on ridding mowers.watching your videos has inspired me to try what you do to fix mowers.

[@bbgdaddy5198]

not sure why but all those John Deere's have trashed hoods. I do a bunch of gather/repair/resale also but like you said, looks is what sells them and a trashed or missing hood just don't sell plus a replacement is so expensive it kills any profit so I stay away from Deere. There's always a ton of them for sale for anyone looking for one.

[@fish123832]

I'm with you on the sunglasses, I can buy a cheap pair and have them forever, buy one nice pair, and right to the bottom of Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs.

[@nanettebarling1222]

I always get expensive ones then I tend to treat them better and always put them in the case.

[@59chevt]

nice job, good finds and very helpful vid.

[@alssmallengines]

Great score on the John Deere's!

[@GTsGarage]

Not wrong I have several pairs of sun glasses around the house or car, and am always buying replacements. Wearing them on the bike, is almost a guarantee I wont have them by the end of the day, Sunglasses and watches, I don't manage to keep either very long.

[@GregsGarage]

I like that kind. Looks like you score major big time.

[@MMR45660]

Good finds, lots of work. Congratulations once more.

[@davidcollins1853]

I enjoy watching you work on the tractors more than the bikes. You do great bike builds. Do you ever get scooter's.

[@zx8401ztv]

Not bad, one will live again :-) The other i suspect is spares, perhaps..

[@0rtmasta]

That John Deere LT 155 is a $2000 tractor. Nice find!

[@RyanBlace]

I love your videos. I wish they were in HD.

[@stevenking2980]

Let's buy him a NEW camera!???

[@davea2407]

I have the lt 160 same mower you sir have a gem fix it up right and you have a 1500 dollar mower you need a hood top 162 and bumper 48 I think all at the Johndeere dealer

[@jimtobin1404]

FYI: The John Deere LT155 is a true John Deere not a Home Depot tractor.

[@Rustbelt_Research]

mustie1 Just get cheap Craftsman or MTD Hoods on them and paint them John Deere green.. Problem Solved

[@canyonplayz2978]

[Cap10323] thanks for the idea

[@queenofyeay]

Doesn't matter what you are working on D-man, leastwise not to me it doesn't. Always entertaining my friend.

[@francistheodorecatte]

The 15hp OHV Kohler in my LT2000 blew its headgasket last fall. Was leaking more oil than it was burning, though.

[@parkermichael620]

like ur vids keep them coming

[@michaeljohnson4204]

What happened to checking the oil, seeing if it has spark and checking the points and rotor and plug and coil and magneto first.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Good finds. Congrats.

[@TedBishop1]

My tray ! Thats wjere my green plastic tray ! I had one just like that I carried tools in mt truck and left it somewhere

[@jaybats7865]

Thanks for the fun Mustie

[@wtbm123]

Good finds

[@dotty1549]

Nice find again!

[@MrThomas0407]

Iv"e got lots of repaired riding mowers i just switch out every time i cut grass, but I just cant see getting rid of them for a cheep price, because as soon as I get rid of one my luck one will crap out on me, lol

[@slimjim119]

JD's u should get 500 if they run

[@bennyrlove]

I don't gamble because I hate to feel stupid at the loss - but those yard gambles even I will do.

[@69Phuket]

Plastic can be repaired with fiber glass...Yankee Prepper did a bike resto recently. His repairs were a bit smaller but principle is the same.

[@mustie1]

69Phuket my problem is im missing whole sections

[@ronaldheit196]

The JD 155 hood crack is easily fixed with Gorilla brand superglue. Maybe you could graft a new front end from the other cover with the top missing onto it

[@bextar6365]

Mustie 1I enjoy watching your videos, but sure would hate living next door !!!

[@John_Ridley]

So many lawn mowers, their lifespan is "until a belt wears out because I can't be bothered to fix anything when I could just buy a new one."

[@robis40]

I wouldn't care what it looked like as long as it ran good. I'm not going to use it for date night.

[@tempocrazed]

I own a DLT 3000 like the one in the background. I blow the motor in it last summer, but I am going to repower it this summer.

[@gilliland426]

nice tractors!

[@leodanryan966]

John Deere makes good tractors, and good garden tractors, but I think their lawnmower line is totally crap. Decks rust out, plastic parts disintegrate. The craftsman on your trailer is a better made machine in my opinion.

[@johnstrange6799]

Sweet profit opportunities on both.

[@williamstaten8102]

I like my tractors without hoods. Easier to see where your going and fix them.

[@marshallborder9089]

Enjoyed

[@jevchance]

Ugh why can't I find deals like that?

[@DakGuy05]

I know this is old but I have an LX176 and I was going to replace my top section but it was $250 so instead I bought an older 165 hood for about $140 and made hinges and it fits...fine, plus looks way cooler. I got a couple vids for reference in case you come across it again. Also the belt drive sucks ass on these so I also made an alternative drive setup.

[@nanettebarling1222]

I love the videos, I'm hooked! Do you ever work on mobility scooters or anything electric?

[@huck01955]

Looks like you did well

[@TheDaf95xf]

Looks great fun fixing those sit on tractors 😊 Cut your grass for free then sell um in good stuff 🤣🤣

[@finpainter1]

thumbs up

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

You stole that for 60 bucks man !! Good vid , enjoyed .. Thumbs up ..!!

[@bobburns7822]

I was wondering if u still have the Honda 70s an if there for sale i live nearby an who much

[@phillipmccormick1508]

do what you do you are that man

[@GeorgeGardinier]

you scored well

[@garyronan5568]

Your better off without A hood anyway! the engine's run much cooler with the breeze carrying the heat away.

[@rpeek]

I sure do like me them there John Deere tractors, ummm hummmm,, hahaha..

[@mustie1]

rpeek you got the green blood too,,

[@rpeek]

mustie1 YEa I do...

[@irav4u]

I have replaced the fuel pump, carb, spindles, hood, coil, on my LT155 in last 17 yrs. It smoked because too much oil. Too much oil because ethanol put a hole in my fuel pump diaphragm and filled the crankcase with gas. Replaced carb because ethanol. I put Star-Brite in my gas now- stuff is great. I use premium gas in all my power equip- helps tremendously. Coil because mounted to cylinder, heat killed it. Hood because open and close so much for battery charge because factory defect ,voltage regulator was not grounded properly and charge system failed. Blade spindles because couldn't get to grease fittings- improperly installed at factory. Painted under and top of deck rust resistant paint because they rot away if you don't. LT 155 sold at JD dealers just before Home Depot Chinese junk.

[@alwaysopen7970]

You can't grease sealed bearings, they are built to replace.

[@RodderFiles]

Good Score

[@bg147]

I can never understand why people throw perfectly good machines in the garbage or sell them for next to nothing. All I can think is they always had money and never had to learn how to make repairs. The landfills and scarp yards are probably filled with millions of mowers that need a new diaphragm and nothing more.... oops, I didn't see that she was smoking a bit.

[@nodmallonee1536]

Figure it out, you can't get anything repaired for less than a hundred dollars and then you don't know how long it's going to be before something else break's down

[@MacGyver-1]

nod mallonee that's true for someone that is at the mercy of the mechanic. I fix stuff for people and always question them on how much they are willing to put into it and how long they expect to get out of it. If the motor is strong with no internal damaged from abuse then, new belts, check all idler's, new bearings in deck spindles. Check the hydro. New/ sharpened blades and as long as the deck is not rusted out these mowers should be able to get 1500 hours easy. That is alot off mowing for a home owner.

[@MacGyver-1]

nod mallonee in most cases people get rid of a good quality used mower that needs repair for a shiny new big box mower that can't make it to 500 hours.

[@ToyotatechDK]

I think that you have poor quality gasoline in the US. Here in Denmark the gasoline never gets old/stale

[@dbeckley43]

Ethenol 10% in our gas.

[@alwaysopen7970]

@@dbeckley43 I am going to the local small airport and see if they will sell me a 5 gallon tank of av feul to clear up the fuel system of the older Craftsman I just got. $5.25 gal.

[@grandprismatic]

Nice scorezz

[@michaeljohnson4204]

Years ago you took every chance in the book. Today you check the oil, check the spark and clean the carb first. Did you watch other peoples mistakes or just get smarter with age.

[@crazyman_is_the_best1479]

can u do a tractor build? with offroad tractor tires :)

[@charlesdyer2376]

One for you,and one for the wife.make quick work of the grass.

[@ToyotatechDK]

That Kohler Command and Kawasaki engine are surpricingly similar in almost any way

[@PRT603]

just saw a jd plastic hood for sale on craigslist, nh

[@dominic625]

Hey i don't wanna sound like I'm a stalker or anything but if your interested in selling one I would like to pick one up I'm gonna do some mowing this summer and need a lawnmower. And here comes the stalker part 😂😂😂 I wanted to know what city/state you live in so I could think about driving down or up ect.

[@robertgreene8275]

i got a chan saw that dont run right i put a new crab on it ti seams to have a seals out on clutch Sid

[@billclement2500]

Mustie, what kind of camera do you use?

[@davedennis6042]

I will confirm the John Deere hoods. I have a tractor that has no hood. I think it's going to be a parts tractor.

[@jacksonhornady7474]

Those hoods do fall apart

[@5.43v]

How do you get the dead mower into the truck?

[@GuitarVampire93]

If memory serves right he has a winch mounted inside the bed.

[@danielholmes2517]

mustie i have 4 nice lawn mowers/all riding mowers i need to get rid of they all run but no time. im in new york if you want to buy them for 100 dollars each or we can deal

[@mustie1]

daniel holmes thanks but its too far away,

[@danielholmes2517]

Well I have 6 total and they be here if you change your mind

[@wildeyednorthernboy]

u have alot of stuff in your yard LOL

[@SecondChanceMowers710]

SCORES X 2 Good start to the summer (◣_◢)

[@johnestes7749]

I have bought things that didn't work and we're. Just out of gas !!!! Have 6ou?

[@scotty2307]

Hey Mustie, Great finds. Just a note though, you are not supposed to run the engine with the transmission disengage lever pulled out. At least that is what my manual states.

[@doughunt5175]

has something to do with the fan that cools the hydrostatic tranny I think, but I doubt it would matter for short runs.

[@alwaysopen7970]

@@doughunt5175 he hydro pumps when the engine does so the fan has to turn, its on the input shat. Switch locks out the gear case.

[@JAKPM]

Is that a Kawasaki engine on the LX

[@TedBishop1]

The first tractor has a Kohler the second one is a Kawasaki

[@bostonbrown2006]

John Deere mowers and tractors are very good, but the hoods suck.

[@jorgeposadas1192]

A complete hood is actually about $700.00 depending you buy it from,,, OUCH!!!!!!

[@goofyone6721332004]

If it was me, I would rebuild them and sell them for 1200 a piece

[@andrewheinen9185]

More mower videos

[@ROADWARRIORMUSTANG]

im recognizing many peoples names on here from my subs TOASTEDHEAD420 /2JEFFS1 im just sayin

[@bradmay4713]

will you sell the John Deere?

[@eds1994fatboy]

S how come doesn't anyone drop off any Farnicastafs......man......hard to wonder

[@charlesmurphy1510]

The newer tractors have junk plastic hoods and fenders. Not good for vibration.

[@dustinjump4460]

bypass the switches

[@granskare]

that doesnt look like the 2 cylinder John Deere's I know of, t he A, D, and M....:)

[@tommohnasky9011]

Maybe the cold affects the hood.

[@AnarchyEnsues]

its always gas lol

[@phillipmccormick1508]

doing the morer

[@stevenking2980]

She won't cut in reverse.