You Won't Believe What This Machine Can Do

[@mjl9702]

a trolley chain hoist would be a huge benefit to this machine. you can use this for all kinds of jobs, not just pivot wheels

[@londonwestman1]

Bigger diameter wheels on the thing itself would help, I think. That would speed it up on the road and lift it a few more inches above the corn as you drive through.

[@dougbowen4685]

@@londonwestman1I’m not that familiar with hydraulic drive mechanisms. Would taller tires affect the gear ratio? Or is that not an issue with this drive system?

[@KallstromSweetCorn]

@@dougbowen4685 AS long as tires are the same size you should be ok

[@garyboss-d6j]

So glad to see the new (old) machine.I've had 2 back surgeries and need another one now, Laura, my back hurts every time I see you lifting those heavy gear boxes, pivot wheeis and other heavy objects. Everytime I see you lifting them I pray that you don't injure your back. Believe me it is not fun having to lay up for 6 weeks after each surgery. I'm 72 and can barely walk to my mail box and back which is only a couple hundred feet. Please take care of your backs, all three of you including Grant and Gage. Don't be like me and ruin your backs. Love you all and so enjoy your videos. Be safe.Just an old Okie.

[@kroge007]

It’s so rewarding to see how farmers are so ingenious with making there own tools on farm equipment!

[@Randy-jna]

Can't wait for this winter when you guys work on the Hagie 400! should be fun!

[@mikecabral1579]

Just want to say I enjoy watching you guys farming. Something completely new to me. I’m 75 and bedridden and listen to books, music and KZbin to try to keep my mind occupied. I don’t watch TV and love new things. Looking forward to harvest.👏👏😊

[@billy19461]

I love her channel and I am 78 not bed ridden and in good health.

[@andywinn9224]

Sending you lots of well-wishes!

[@mikecabral1579]

@@billy19461 I happy for you Billy to be blessed with good health. I broke my back can’t be fixed 30mg Morphine 3 times a day. But I still love life and try to learn something new everyday. I blessed with children who love me and grandchildren that I love. God Bless you and stay healthy.😊

[@holadocumentary]

@@billy19461 Do you know how to operate agricultural machinery? for example tractors

[@mikecabral1579]

@@holadocumentary Ha ha yes I have some experience with a backhoe. Did a lot of snow plowing all years ago. However, I’m a retired mechanical engineer. Most of my career was in the fire sprinkler industry. I have several patents. A few summers I loaded hay bales by hand with hooks onto flatbed trucks. Perhaps that experience tickles my untapped farming interests. Mostly I just feel that they are a lovely couple living their dream.

[@larrymoffitt2386]

It's all big, giant, expensive machines that you depend on. It's not like you're doing 40 acres and a mule. Unless you have to call in a specialist, you do nearly all of the repairs yourself. Between getting machines to start, stealing batteries and fixing pivots so you can move them, it's easy to end up losing a whole day before you can get back to the productive work of harvesting. I'm truly impressed that you work so patiently to get things back on track. You are one very even-tempered crew.

[@talon0863]

I completely agree

[@willsomervell2321]

Can’t wait to see the modification videos on this machine. There are so many thing you can do to make it a daily work horse.

[@12_acre_farm]

with hydraulics already on there, it will be easy to ad an hydraulic jack. or ad a small air compressor and an air jack, and air impact driver

[@johnensminger7675]

Interesting! I don't recall ever seeing one of those! Thanks for sharing your life and your ideas with us and taking us along with you!😊

[@londonwestman1]

That's going to be a home modification isn't it.? I think they mentioned it started life as a sprayer

[@FRRitter]

Thanks for sharing, the video brings back memories - I custom sprayed with a generation older Hagie to pay my way thru college. Ha...with a little winter shop refinement, your mobile pivot maintainer starts a new business for Laura Farms!

[@markv8]

I can't believe how soothing videos about the daily life in a farm are. I wish I had this opportunity. Enjoying your videos very much! Thank you!

[@andrewlim2591]

I love the functionality of the HAGIE 400! Working smarter and not destroying your bodies; and saving crops. 😍

[@woodpurposedmechanic8299]

Love to see old equipment get a new life!

[@mechticulous8202]

Laura, you are a Fantastic Farmgirl with a great sense for machines. ❤

[@BigIronTexas]

Hey Grant, when your backing up your rig to hook up to a trailer like that you can dump the air in those rear axles to get them down another 6 or 7 inches. Not a big deal but something to keep in mind for next time.

[@TassyDeval]

Not all rigs can lower their airbags, and from what I seen. He was lowering it.

[@BigIronTexas]

@TassyDeval Only the old spring ride suspension rigs from the 60's & 70's can't dump their bags, for obvious reasons. That rig has bags and they weren't dumped but Grant probably just doesn't drive a semi often enough to know all the ins and outs.

[@TassyDeval]

@@BigIronTexas I still drive semis with airbags that do not have a dump capability.

[@assyholey4224]

They don't even know the road tractor. makes air

[@MuhaloTube]

Super handy machine. A little sketchy that the crane could rotate into the cab if it's not raised, and careful of swinging a load out to the side because there's no counterbalance in that direction. Love the ingenuity!

[@devarskinnee8760]

Laura is tougher than a Skillet full of rattlesnakes!!! And as pretty as a meadow full of spring flowers! Love the new machine,time saver for sure.be safe kids.farmer Devo on the block.

[@charlesheald1782]

Always enjoy seeing examples of agroengineering that repurposes old equipment rather than scrapping it out.

[@willyherm]

My wife and I just took a driving trip which included a drive through Ogallala, McCook and Kearny. One thing you can't get from your videos is the sheer size of the fields you are working in. We were stunned by how huge they were! No wonder harvest takes so long.

[@kamcke83]

at 12:17 the natural cricket sounds were perfect when Laura pointed out the battery switch and Grant said "oh look. it's on"

[@v1rotait23]

Ah, the battery bandit at work, even thoughthe battery was still there in the morning. You gotta watch that guy! 🤣

[@KaranDeuinva-x4f]

A true queen, flawless in every way.

[@mjl9702]

this will be a great rebuild project for you. if you could find a telescoping crane from a field service truck body could be a possible better replacement for the I beam hoist crane. great winter project series!

[@Inventerius]

Suggestion for adding on to the new toy. A jerrycan of water wit a tap for cleaning mud of hands when done,

[@larry3064]

It's starting to save time, money, and backs already. Very cool. Great video.

[@alexangus9966]

Cool machine, you can see it's had a hard life but with a little love it will be a great addition to the farm

[@ld5714]

That HAGIE 400 is funky looking but appears to be a piece of equipment that will really benefit and assist in the efficiency of your operation. The trolley chain hoist additon would be a good itdea for the crain. Additionally with a little thought and work, I suspect you can modify it crain portion to be sufficent to lift the pivot as Grant mentioned. I admire how you guys find these old pieces and fix them up to be operational again or modify them for a new purpose in their life. Have a blessed week and I"ll see you on the next one. Larry, Central Valey, Ca.

[@lorenwarren2097]

Perkins have some great motors. Massy, White , and Oliver's used a lot. Need to put auto-track to follow the rows.

[@ianm452]

Yes! Perkins! A British firm. My 1967 Massey Ferguson 135 has a Perkins 3A-152 diesel engine - very reliable. Perkins was bought out by Caterpillar in 1998 - history here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perkins_Engines

[@ianm452]

JCB used Perkins engines too; not sure if they do now.

[@KennethCampbell-oj3qd]

You all never cease to amaze me. You have a new toy now. Enjoy refurbishing this rig once harvest is done

[@joeblow3939]

❤❤ Set your trailer brakes Drop your trailer landing gear Air up release pins on fifth wheel Pull the truck (tractor) forward Release fifth wheel pins Rock back and forth to lock in fifth wheel pins Lift landing gear. Love you guys. Now back to work. 😎

[@MrSuperotie]

I just got used to more frequent videos related to farming and harvest. I still watch and I love you guys and I guess you’re probably doing what most people want. I just want more farming harvesting videos.

[@v1rotait23]

Laura, A wonderful and "cheap" addition to the farm fleet of machinery! Grant just needs to look for an intact backhoe hydraulic bucket assembly on Marketplace, somewhere close to home! - He'll find one, Laura! That way you can use it to place the tyres right onto the raised flatform and manoeuvre tyres easily around on the ground at the pivot assembly. That old I-beam is hopeless. I'm looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with for adding deck space to the sides of the cab, ... deck chairs, ... sun shade, restoring the cab instruments, hydraulic actuators, air compressor for rattle guns, and tidying up the loose wiring including the engine "detonation switch"! What a great winter hibernation project! Happy harvesting, from NZ, David

[@FreedomRock44]

The Hagie is SO COOL!!!!! Grant you look like a CHAMP in it!!!

[@admranger]

Interesting repurpose of an old machine. Love the controls on the work deck. Yeah, lots of opportunities for improvement and reinforcement. Will make a great winter project. GBR!

[@talon0863]

Im loving this video. Thank you very much for sharing the harvest activities. Buttery video editing, affable personalities, and great camera work, simply a greatly talented team. You guys blow away the Discovery channel.

[@KYPresto]

Cool machine! It should be named: The Thing. Thanks for sharing.

[@Genealogist1968]

what a great addition.... can't wait to see what improvements you all make to it...

[@maxxmich]

you need deep well sockets for the tire nuts... thos shallow one will round off quick

[@jamesduncan8539]

Laura Best tractor repurpose ever! Love it Love it!

[@summer_with_jody]

15:57 a flying tire omg Love you guys

[@fernandoguillen900]

Friends at the Farm...you allways know how to solve any troubles, and so happy way✌️🙂👍...without angry.

[@davidnorthrup3674]

Well now that is definitely a red neck rig there. Which means two things. 1: you need to check all the welds and make sure that they are still good after sitting. 2: It won't be pretty, but it will be functional! As others have already said, yes, you are correct about the trolly chain hoist. It would work great! Also, if you put an anchor point near the middle/or as close to the ram as is useful on the beam. Then I bet that it would lift that pivot no problem. Of course you will need to fix the mount plate first. Great find!

[@westrotter7847]

So glad you guys found that instead of a scrapper !!!! Thats going to make an amazing fix it tool for you operation !!!!!😊😊😊😊

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

Interesting design and it's handy, and the little Perkins treat it right and it will last forever.

[@BrentCordis]

You should look at getting some flued film or equivalent to spray on the mounting services of the tires to reduce rusting between the hub face and the tire.

[@JulianKeller-om6wz]

The possibilities are endless! The workbench is really cool! The first thing I would do is tie that crane into the frame somehow to make it stronger. Find something to fit over that vertical pipe a little over half way up so the pipe can still pivot inside of it, and then weld a square tube from that piece at an angle down to the frame somewhere above the tire on each side. That would make it more stable. Looks like the crane is pretty fast. Maybe put an orifice or a flow comtrol valve in line to slow it down a little. Then, mount some old cylinders under the frame somewhere inside each front tire with a good sized base so you can put them down like an outrigger to take the weight off of the tires and rims and stabilize it when you are lifting something with the crane. Then, plumb a single spool valve and a set of quick couplers into the hydraulic system up front somewhere, and then take an old hydraulic cylinder and build a jack of some sort. Maybe mount it in a telescoping pipe with a base and a top with some hoses to reach from the pivot back to the machine and use that to lift the pivot instead of that incredibly dangerous handyman jack. Those things should be illegal. Build a rack on the back to carry your pivot tires and drive motors. Geez! I could have a ton of fun building that thing up with you guys this winter! Good luck with it, and have fun fixing it up to fit your needs!

[@rickdean5209]

This is your answer , For changing pivot tires gracefully Love you guys. always waiting for the next big addition to your farm Pretty cool….😎 Rick D

[@jimclester4754]

Looks like a great winter renovation project.

[@sterlingspencer2934]

Worth every dime!

[@tonykoeff797]

I love it! Nice see you making use of a machine not in use anymore!! I always did that! Love the challenges! Thank you!

[@geraldcurtis121]

Anti-sieze on the studs helps get the lugs to come off easier by applying to the studs. I use it on alot of stuff i need to come back off. Just a tip from a trucker/ mechanic. Love ur channel.

[@user-fe6km7gw8m]

Really enjoyed the Rusty Trailer Blue's! Just a thought. Keep magnets on your machinery. You can put them anywhere, and they're great for holding parts, tools etc..

[@mikemoloney6448]

Considering the work you put in to refurbishing box scraper and mower, I'm looking forward to seeing how you refurbish and upgrade this piece of equipment

[@norm-nas]

Ned to fabricate a bearing for the top of the vertical square tubing to take the load off the vertical arm base as the horizontal arm lifts. I could see it flex as the tire was lifted. A top bearing would take the stress off the bottom where the crack is. Anchor the bearing to the cab top. Put a magnetic tray on the work bench.

[@londonwestman1]

Or shorten the arm and carry stuff at the front rather than swinging it around to the back

[@timmcvicker5775]

Sounds great! Between the Hagie and the new mini tractor, you're ready for all eventualities.

[@KentLutz-x9b]

That is farmer ingenuity at it's finest. Awesome machine and good find. 👍

[@perry9211]

Necessity is the mother of all invention right

[@ATabjvlog2163]

God bless you all ❤❤❤❤

[@JessieAllen-v3e]

I can’t believe how much easier this is now, thanks!

[@criagcundiff2469]

Love that new pivot service machine. Good job w/the 1st service call for it. I can foresee much improvement as you get used to using it and make some changes and upgrades. Like a rack that will hold and carry your tires. and some way to lift the pivot with it so you don't have to use the jack. Work lights, air compressor, and who knows what else.

[@FarmGearInnovators]

The adjustable workbench and hydraulic crane? Absolute game-changers! This old machine is a hidden gem!

[@markaphilpott]

Amazing action shots from Gage! Got a real eye for camerawork.

[@DManGrand]

UMC should make these vehicles for farmers to service their pivots..

[@FrankMorris-i8l]

I’m in love with your tractor

[@randysmith7292]

fab a trolley onto the upper portion with a long stroke Hydraulic cylinder that you might fined used somewhere.. fab a hoop down to the lower portion with a chain hoist attached and you will have much more control and keep the cylinder out of harms way.. fixing that cracked cast piece at the base is probably a bit of an ask.. consider a bolt on fish plating arrangement even if you find a replacement part somewhere.... all in all tho.. nice find.. really impressed with how it fires right up.. Try looking around for a vintage single axle to pull that trailer....... Much love and Thanks so much for Sharing

[@RODKIRBY-k8c]

Love your videos . How about putting a roller system on your Hagie Crane with an electric winch. Then you can slide your object back set it on your platform. Just a though.

[@n6st]

Cool use of the machine. A more secure way to attach the chain to the crane will avoid future problems. That sounds like a good winter project along with fixing the cracked crane base.

[@tommykimmons8239]

That machine is so cooooool that's a time saver .... and a money maker for the Farm thanks for what yall do ...

[@nathanyoder4509]

The videos have been so smoothly lately Laura! Love the addition to the farm! Thanks for another great video!

[@RobSharp-wo5qj]

What a unique machine . Its going to make your work easier. It will be a great winter project repair the crane. add someway of hooking chains to the crane Repair the lighting and what ever else there is. One thing to make sure is to put a fire extinguisher on it. I hope all the equipment has one.

[@schafn]

I 100% agree with Grant that you shouldn't trust that crane to lift anything heavy. I'm wondering if you should shorten the I-beam so it doesn't have so much leverage on the base of the crane. Yeah it wouldn't have as much reach but with that much I-beam on there it would be very easy to overload the base and break it, which has already happened. That unit is going to be very handy around the farm but it's going to need a lot of massaging to make it dependable and safe.

[@NeilMaclachlan]

Thats a very handy machine you got there....great job....stay safe and see you soon

[@dannyarmand5354]

Laura, always hook the red clamp to the positive post first before connecting the black to negative clamp.

[@NAPAuniversalJoints]

WHY?!?!?

[@dannyarmand5354]

@@NAPAuniversalJoints to reduce the risk of electrical arcing when connecting to the battery.

[@NAPAuniversalJoints]

@@dannyarmand5354 either post will arch. does not matter.

[@henkoosterhof5947]

​​@@NAPAuniversalJoints no. The + Will give the power. The min Will arc slightly because the shorted connection takes up power and current.

[@dannyarmand5354]

@@NAPAuniversalJoints it matters

[@anton4video]

👍 The right tools to work smarter instead of harder.

[@pilialoha21]

Love your old gantry crane, congrats on your find and looks like they overloaded the pivot. Good fortune to you and the harvest. Look forward to more.

[@GodfatherSnook]

Oh to be young and beautiful again. It would be so fun to ramp up the modification of this vehicle. I see an easy lift mod to add another foot or so to the height. The ideas are endless.

[@scottperine8027]

When Laura Farms is happy then I’m happier!

[@nightrider6769]

Laura nice addition to the farm I think you'll find it'll save you a lot of time and hard work getting out to the pivots and other things.

[@KevinPodgursky]

You need to salvage a crane from a wrecked truck to replace that I-beam contraption, and add pivot lift capability. Seems pretty handy even as- is.

[@gilgilbow5141]

Good old Perkins, you smile while describing the mouse smell so funny. That is a true Frankenstein of a farm vehicle 😅

[@henrycarlson7514]

So wise , Thank You . Looks like an interesting and useful machine . My bet you have Many Ideas to improve . at least you have a Starting point . I hope Farm Show sees this

[@richardgreenlaw1442]

It needs a good hook with a clasp. To increase its speed, try installing a variable speed valve in the hydrolic feed to the main line feeding each drive .

[@guydaubenspeck9206]

Pretty neat machine there Laura. Goes to show what a couple of farmers ingenuity can put together and then when a couple more Farmers ingenuity can use I'm sure that'll be real Handy at home and in your outside pivot service business. Congrats on the new item

[@bradleymcclintock7771]

Nice swamp buggy I can see a lot of potential for that machine 😀.

[@jollyrogerhobbies2386]

I doubt you guys will see this. But those old trailers do NOT have spring brakes. So when the air is bled out, the brakes release. this makes hooking up to them a pain. Also your frame height was too high. So Back up to the trailer, drop your suspension airbags, back up as far as you can. When you bump the trailer and it tries to roll, stop and hook up the air lines. Press the red button (trailer air) in and supply it with air. When you have enough pressure (100 psi min), pull the Jonny bar down (handle knob under the right side of the steering wheel.) This will LOCK the trailer brakes. then release your tractor brakes (yellow knob) and back under it. Then flip your suspension switch and fill your bags with air. Pull test and check connection. Once connected, then hook up pig tail and bring up gear. Don't forget to release the Johnny bar. There is a reason why those airlines have not changed from the curly cue design in 100 years. This from a 24+ year Truck driving Veteran Also: You need to slide your Fifth wheel ALL the way back when pulling that trailer. Edit, I now see your air line is broken. So need to repair that Fifth wheel Air line. To move it. Hook to a trailer but leave the landing gear down. If connected to a spring break trailer like your grain trailer then no need to connect any lines. Flip the sliding fifth wheel switch and the pins may or may not release. if they don't, then rock the truck forward and back and that will release the pressure on the pins and they should release. PB Blaster can help too. Then pull the truck forward while still connected. this will slide the fifth wheel back. Once in position, flip the switch again and rock the truck fore and back until pins are seated.

[@neoplan6116]

Nice idea to use an old sprayer for pivot maintenance! Feels a bit like mining/pipelaying equipment, the Nebraskan farmer version of a Swiss knife on wheels! I've just started the video but I am sure - your dad will love it too ans will be jealous like hell, mostly because he hadnt this idea first.... 😉🙃😂😍😍🤩

[@bay9876]

Pivot maintenance old sprayer previously owned by tall skinny farmers. Mrs Perkins is at it again as new hieghts are possible.

[@tetedur377]

Put a platform on the sprayer so you can also use it to detassle corn.

[@michaelpetty2016]

Another fine piece of Nebraska innovation and engineering.

[@grantberardi5080]

If you could adapt 4 of the taller pivot wheels to that machine, you would do even less crop damage and be able to see where your going easier. Just a thought.

[@shelbyhellmer9203]

I like how efficient you all work together

[@michaelpardue2400]

The corn look great hope you have A great. Harvest. And that they had new piece equipment We'll save you time.

[@chrispetitto2107]

I'm glad you all are making work easier for yourselves. A crane also to lift the frame up on the pivot to change the tires instead of using a jack! Money well spent!

[@Kirby-g3y]

Yeah grant you need to reinforce that bottom plate and base to handle all the side load the crane puts on it when you swing to the sides. Looks like a handy tool for you guys, with a little tlc

[@epajarjestelmainsinoori9037]

Add a big winch on the machine for pulling out stuck pivots. Pulling point somewhere under the main frame.

[@johnabriggs6044]

I like the start of a possible new and with upgrades of LED Lighting that can use 24/7 just as any farm with Irrigation maintenance needs can be handled. I can see adding a toolbox with all the space to store tools and leave on the unit during the season. Repair and reinforce the broken parts going through all the systems and get everything up to par. add a rack for a spare battery rack for the motor battery. do some upgrades on the start button. maybe a tie down on the battery of the machine too.

[@donaldrobey4182]

That machine is so cool. It’s gonna make your job so much easier good job guys be careful out there.😊

[@henkoosterhof5947]

Have this unit a look over after harvest. Perkins is known to use the glow plugs at starting. Putting cables on a battery: plus first than min. Taking off its oposit. And like someone else already mentioned put an Electric chain hoist in the boom and generator on this unit. So you can weld as well.

[@BruceBordner]

Great video. Someone put a lot of thought and work into that Pivot Service Machine. I can't wait to see you repair and trick it out.

[@jamied.2734]

I see a winter project on the horizon...

[@DaydreamAboutNiceThings]

I consider that a very big win !! Love the new to you tractor !! You guys need to restore it so it will look good on the farm !

[@Dale-b3j]

I enjoy watching this channel. I would recommend that when you change a tire like that you. you'd never seize on the threads. It helps the bolts come off easier and I always put it around the rim where it gets tight also.