You Won't Believe What This Machine Can Do

[@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!

[@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

[@Randy-jna]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@andrewlim2591]

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

[@jvkew]

As a non farmer, I really appreciate your repair/replacement/upgrade ex[lanations. They are key for most businesses, but seldom explained so well.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@woodpurposedmechanic8299]

Love to see old equipment get a new life!

[@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!

[@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

[@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! 🤣

[@charlesheald1782]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@mechticulous8202]

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

[@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

[@KennethCampbell-oj3qd]

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

[@KaranDeuinva-x4f]

A true queen, flawless in every way.

[@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.

[@FreedomRock44]

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

[@fernandoguillen900]

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

[@westrotter7847]

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

[@Inventerius]

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

[@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.... 😉🙃😂😍😍🤩

[@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

[@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

[@Jimelcock]

The THING has arrived ! Nice engineering there folks. 😃

[@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.

[@gilgilbow5141]

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

[@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.

[@maxxmich]

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

[@KYPresto]

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

[@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..

[@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!

[@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!

[@KentLutz-x9b]

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

[@perry9211]

Necessity is the mother of all invention right

[@jamesbridges210]

Amazing team plus respect Laura

[@sethstarrett2987]

@Laura farms, 3:20 That trailer looks like the pre nineteen fifty style. Try connecting the brake air lines first and I bet it will be much easier to connect!

[@jamesduncan8539]

Laura Best tractor repurpose ever! Love it Love it!

[@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.

[@jimclester4754]

Looks like a great winter renovation project.

[@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!

[@larrydettmer8916]

12:15, Just LOVE that smile. Now that I watched the rest of the video I'm reminded of Grant's "LITTLE LARRY LOADER" & now "LAURA'S PIVOT GIRAFFE", with it's neck on backwards.

[@timmcvicker5775]

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

[@summer_with_jody]

15:57 a flying tire omg Love you guys

[@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.

[@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

[@markaphilpott]

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

[@mikecoffee100]

I see it but still cant beleive it another Awesome video Thank You

[@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

[@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!

[@Genealogist1968]

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

[@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.

[@anton4video]

👍 The right tools to work smarter instead of harder.

[@FrankMorris-i8l]

I’m in love with your tractor

[@michaelwilliams7481]

What machinery are you going to come up with next!! It's like bringing a thousand-year-old animal back to life. You are clever at modify most things. Love from Mike. ❤

[@sterlingspencer2934]

Worth every dime!

[@nathanyoder4509]

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

[@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.

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

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

[@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.

[@williamcekuta]

Love watching you and Grant on your adventures in farming and play . You two are accomplishing so much together . I’m sure everyone who watches your videos would agree . One word of advice - you both played sports in school on a team , so you know how to spell TEAM and there is no I in team . Please don’t be upset but you two are a team .

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

Thanks for a great video. Proving that farming is a hazardous occupation and you need to have your head on a swivel.

[@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 .

[@blanekopp7339]

Grant you got that loooook!! As you get older you will learn don't say anything just turn around and run!!!! Love the videos. Stay safe and HARVEST ON!!!

[@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.

[@tommykimmons8239]

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

[@bay9876]

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

[@phillip9468]

G'day from W.A. Laura & Grant I suspect that since you made this video you may well be harvesting. Grain harvest has started in some areas around here but not where I am although hay crops have been cut & baled. There are many of those self propelled spray units in use around here, but much more modern of course. It occurred to me that if you wanted to raise yours a foot or so you may be able to find some taller rims & tyres to fit yours, or use adapter plates to get the correct stud centre size. Still enjoying your videos after several years but as in this video it is a beautiful sunny, warm day🌞outside so as you say Laura, "Bye for now".

[@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.

[@FarmGearInnovators]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@michaelpardue2400]

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

[@billnict1]

Excellent tool! 👏👏Looking forward to the winter shop videos of you all restoring and improving this machine (I know the wheels have to be turning already in your heads.) 🤣😂

[@russellbowman8051]

Thanks L&G and Gage For Bringing Us All Along enjoyed the Video!! Keep Smiling On!! 😅👍👊❤️

[@Tabjchannel2163]

God bless you all ❤❤❤❤

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@retiringfun]

Laura. I thought you married Grant for the heavy lifting jobs😆. If not, I guess it was for the looks. 😁That looks like a great invention. "The Pivot Fixer." A crazy steal at that price too. While you restoring, add safety features. Just a thought. Make the crane arm longer and add a sliding hook on bearings (lockable of course by 'pins' through the I Beam). More versatility. While your fixing the crane, beef it up to increase its load limit. Add a turbo to it as well. 🤣Gets you a time saver (and safer way to do things as well) and your recycling. Win all the way around. Can't beat that. Your use of used equipment is not only practical but very inspirational for others in any field or occupation. Need a lot more of you guys.

[@scottperine8027]

When Laura Farms is happy then I’m happier!

[@oysterfleet5669]

Keep an eye out for Comet C/2023 A/3. Should be visible an hour after sunset to the west in your area for a week or so. Getting dimmer so the earlier the better for viewing.

[@JessieAllen-v3e]

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

[@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!

[@rockercover]

Perkins diesel engines have been around for awhile. Some mod.'s to the crane, this unit will be a very versatile and useful machine. Outstanding find.

[@bradleymcclintock7771]

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

[@mikeoverturf4269]

If you would weld ladder rungs to the top of the boom I beam you could then use the hoist as a ladder to reach top of pivots

[@tetedur377]

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