Yesterday my neighbor and I, mostly him, drained and changed the hydro oil in my 430 Max era 2004. I followed a video from Steiger 256, on that process which made is easy! Today I wanted to change the engine oil on the Kubota 3 cyl. and could NOT find the drain plug. My son finally stopped by and located it. I knew we had replaced it with a "quick drain" years ago, but I still couldn't find it. LOL. He reached under, pulled on the small metal tab, turned it 90 degrees over the catch pan and the oil drained out. I strongly recommend using a quick drain for this tractor bcause it's very difficult to access a plug with a wrench or socket. Then I remembered it took 3 qts, but that also very hard to find even in the service manual. I wrote the dates on both filters and the hours with a black Sharpie and sprayed them with clear enamel so they won't was or wear off.
WOW! 1. The content and delivery of your videos is top notch! 2. You’re an outstanding mechanic! 3. That machine is a BEAST! Way to go man! Looking forward to the rest of the restoration series of this beautiful and interesting piece of machinery. Love your videos man. Keep it up!
Fantastic job on bringing it back to life. You cleaned out all the important stuff but unfortunately nobody can see that. We however know what you have done. Yeah this will be a fantastic machine.
thank you very much!! and yes you are correct there is so much more work that goes into these machines but the video would be days long if I put it all in the video lol thanks for watching!
You will Love the Steiner tractor! But please don't take the pump apart. I was a Steiner tractor dealer for many years and still run a 420 model with many many more hours on it than yours! Any rattling noise is likely from the driveshaft or loose mounting bolts on the pump. The other probable cause is air in the hydraulic fluid. Recheck the oil level in the front gearbox several times because the fluid transfers between the gearboxes and takes quite a while to adjust to where it wants to stay. Also, any time you change the fluid or change the filter, you are supposed to run the hydraulic motors in forward for several minutes with both gearboxes in neutral to work all the air out of the system. Then repeat in reverse. All of this with no load and both gearboxes in neutral. Also you need to make sure you used the correct oil. Special synthetic hydrostatic oil is needed, NOT regular hydraulic oil because regular hydraulic oil will cavitate at the extreme pressures inside the pump and motors and cause foaming of the oil and extreme wear inside the pump and motors. By the way, the Kubota 3 cylinder gas was the most dependable engine ever put on a Steiner tractor! Congrats on finding one!
gosh thank you soo much for all the great info!! however I checked everything and the fluid but I’m sure it’s the pump, this machine had really low hydro fluid at first and I think that caused issues and the metal shavings in the oil ☹️
I wonder why it was parked in the first place with the gas and the shape it was in it looked like it was sitting over 10 plus years so it was not really that old when they stopped using it.
I think the manual fuel pump was a good idea. The Kubota motor in those machines is one of the better ones that they came with. Some of the other gas ones you can't find parts for anymore. Looked at one last year that was in similar shape to yours but didn't have a Kubota so I passed. Great video!
thanks a bunch! yea I like the manual pump much better and it’s a cleaner look, I’m really glad it has the kubota I’d love it if it had a diesel to, but these gas kubotas are supposed to last 3,000+ hrs so we will c I guess.
It does my heart good so see someone go about checking out and repairing equipment in a logical manner! So many of these "will it start" videos are endless beating on an obviously dead horse instead of doing the obvious: Clean the carb, check the spark, ensure a clean fuel supply, use a fresh battery. Then, once you've established that it will run, fix it right! Very impressed!
Great video! I just found you today. A few things. Find the correct procedure to get the air out of the hydraulics. There is one specific to that system. If you don't it will cause you problems going forward. 2. Just a trick I found to help fill those hydrologic systems. Find a long skinny straw from a convenience store, put it in the funnel into the fill port. When you fill it will allow the air to escape. You're bright guy! You will see how that works. There is a tape called self- vulcanizing. Use that or wire loom instead of electrical. You won't have gummy problems in the future. My opinion cost as much as they are worth. Absolutely nothing! 😂 Great Job! I'm looking forward to watching the rest of your stuff. I have run out of new stuff that I watch. I'm retired now. It's good to see someone like you rescue things in a throwaway society!
Just found a new must watch. No rubber gloves, easy to listen to, a five star rating. Top bloke, Andy from New Zealand enjoys your site. Good on you cob
Awesome work Darrell, that is a fine little machine and your patience to ensure a quality restoration shows through in your video. Amazing job, thanks for taking the time to include us in your projects. That Kubota 3 cylinder gasser is a sweet little engine, glad you were able to save it. I am so looking forward to the next installment of you bringing this machine back from the brink. Be well.../B
I love finding cool stuff in junk yards and restoring them and most of the time keeping and using them. I found a 1985 Yamaha trimoto three wheeler and I have not been able to find a bearing case for it anywhere so I am building an aluminum casting furnace that runs on waste motor oil. I also found a Ransome bobcat 48 inch walk behind or sulky pull mower. My prize was a Miller bobcat Welder sitting in someone's backyard for 20 years. Keep up the great work.
I REALLY enjoy your videos. Some folks just don't do repair videos well. They skip around or don't show everything but you do and it's great. I have watched a ton of your videos. Subbed. Please keep more coming!
Thanks for making the video on this Steiner. It would be interesting to see more videos on this machine. It's a real heavy duty little tractor and is worth making it look nice.
So watched the whole thing now. I find it incredibly and sad that someone bought this machine for a LOT of money and then it was so neglected! Good that you got it running again, it deserve a better faith than fading away on that dump! Regarding the Sundstrand 15, I have heard that they are basically bulletproof so I bet it is the steering orbitrol valve that makes the strange sound. Would be cool to see what this machine could do with a small bucket.
that’s awesome thank you nils!! yea it’s crazy how the guy had all those nice cars and machines and just let them sit in the elements and they said he would never sell anything!….. I wish I had money like that
Hey Darrell, new subscriber here! I really like the way you brought that machine back to life! You mentioned Diesel Creek in this video, and you remind me of the kind of work that Matt does on that channel. I like to see old machines put back to work, so thanks for what you do! That appears to be an awesome machine! I’m going back to look at the rest of your videos and admire your handy work. Looking forward to much more!
Nice job. Its biggest problem was neglect and weather. No serious rebuilding. Love the little Kubota gas burner. It sounded as good as the little 3 cyl diesel, which I have one on a Grasshopper mower. Both great engines.
I’ve had a Steiner 430 for 24 years and it has been great. Koehler engine that I replaced with a 30 hp. You can get parts for that unit from a Steiner dealer. They still support the 430. Originally made by the Steiner brothers but then sold. After non compete clause ran out they started Ventrac. Units are very similar.
New subscriber… fantastic video! On the level of a Mustie or DCreek for certain. Very well shot, perfectly edited, informative and entertaining. Kudos!
Just found your channel today and really enjoyed watching!!! I guess some people are allergic to general maintenance. Some people think because you spend a small fortune on something , you don't have to do anything but gas and go!!! I hope this is now your machine you deserve it!!! Thanks for sharing friend!!
In a few month you'll find a massive tree growing where you threw the sticks and leaves... I like your content and presentation, keep up the great work!
Great video! I look forward to seeing all of the projects you take on and how well you do them. I really like how you fabricate stuff to make it work. You also do a great job with the camera so we can see exactly what your doing. Cant wait to see part 2!
Quick tip; cleaning the float valve seat is simple with a chop stick sharpened in a pencil sharpener, dipped in fine valve grinding paste an a few spins against the seat prior to soak. I've reseated many "impossible to replace" needles and seats or if the wait time for parts immobilizes a machine for days.......bear
DUDEZILLA!!! I am deeming you 'Diesel Creek MINI ME'!!!!! You ROCK like Van Halen did in Buffalo, NY on 6/19/1988! And trust me, THEY ROCKED!!!! FYI- This tractor is set to show all the crappy bushes and stuff around casa de HOME PRO who is boss!! YOU and the Steiner!!!!!
Love the restoration so far, weeks of work concentrated in 1 hour video, very cool. Thanks for sharing your hard work and dedication. Looking forward for part 2 for sure !!! 👍🏻
Thank you very much! there’s actually a whole lot more work that goes into these projects esp this one but there’s no way I could show it all, my computer wants to explode around the 1 hr mark lol
Another great video. I love your approach to these projects. So many people would have replaced broken parts with new ones but you see it as just another challenge and fix them. Looking forward to the next episode.
Great video. Watched the whole thing. I bought a 430max project last year. They’re great once you get all the picklist repairs done that have been neglected 👍
I just bought a 430 with the same engine. Way more hours and a rust bucket but it runs strong and I don't need it to look pretty for my purpose. I have a feeling I"m going to be referencing your video often. Keep the content on this one coming.
thanks Dave!! this is the first time I’ve ever seen one also, and it’s crazy cause they sound pretty close to a kubota diesel when they are revved up. as always I appreciate you and your comments!!!
I'd put a plow on the rear and a snowblower in front with a cab ( 2x2 pipe for a frame and tin ) making a great winter machine ! You might have to make a front lower grill for it !
Always easier to cobble up a cap and pressure test any tank before putting into use. Same with any boiler installation. Easy to repair when dry not so much when fumes and moisture are in them.
Great tractor and look forward to restoring!!!👍 That noise is definitely hydraulic pump and the source of the metal filings in the drain plugs... Probably a shim has come loose or broken causing gear chatter.....😎
thanks for checking out the vid brother!! it’s def gonna take a lot of work to get it fixed up but the old girl seems to be worth it, it’s a really cool machine!!
New subscriber, Have watched a few of your videos and I'm impressed, Don't know what you do for a living in the regular world but I'll bet your just as meticulous on that job also.Gord Ontario Canada
Great job, it’s going to be amazing when you finish it, hope you can source all the bits you need. As it’s going to be wicked work horse when it’s done. Good luck, great video. 🚜👍👍👍🚜
@The Home Pros I was a turf technician at a country club. We had attachments for dual wheels. But the strain on axeles was too great and would snap under stress of uneven ground. Single wheels worked better.
I have worked on the ventrac machines and the hydro fluid is synthetic fluid. Don't know if Steiner uses the same. Just an FYI. You totally brought that machine back from the depths of hell!
@@The_Home_Pros you should use a hydraulic fluid 10w/30 in the system. In the winter if you use the machine it should be a synthetic hydraulic 10w/30. Hope this helps. Not sure of the specs of the fluid you used. Might be too thin of an oil.
Cutting open that gas tank was the right thing to do ! EvapoRust works good on gas tanks but it would never have gotten that amount of crud out ! Next time you weld a gas tank buy some gas tank sealer. That tank has to be clean and dry but then you just poor it in an swivel the tank around so that it completely coats the interior. Seals all pin holes ! Also, with as much crud as you got out of that cooling system, I would refilled with water and cooling system flush,. Run it a few hours. Drain. Rinse with fresh water. Then add coolant.
I saw that tractor and I was like, where have I seen one of those before, then you mentioned Diesel Creek then I was like oh yeah, that thing is awesome.
That’s a good question, I cut it on the bottom so it wouldn’t be visible, I have plans on restoring this machine so I didn’t want to have two ugly hole patches showing 🙂
Yesterday my neighbor and I, mostly him, drained and changed the hydro oil in my 430 Max era 2004. I followed a video from Steiger 256, on that process which made is easy! Today I wanted to change the engine oil on the Kubota 3 cyl. and could NOT find the drain plug. My son finally stopped by and located it. I knew we had replaced it with a "quick drain" years ago, but I still couldn't find it. LOL. He reached under, pulled on the small metal tab, turned it 90 degrees over the catch pan and the oil drained out. I strongly recommend using a quick drain for this tractor bcause it's very difficult to access a plug with a wrench or socket. Then I remembered it took 3 qts, but that also very hard to find even in the service manual. I wrote the dates on both filters and the hours with a black Sharpie and sprayed them with clear enamel so they won't was or wear off.
thank you for the great comment, mine already has a quick drain but changing the hydro fluid is a job
WOW!
1. The content and delivery of your videos is top notch!
2. You’re an outstanding mechanic!
3. That machine is a BEAST!
Way to go man! Looking forward to the rest of the restoration series of this beautiful and interesting piece of machinery. Love your videos man. Keep it up!
wow thank you so much steve that comment really means a lot to me thanks again my friend!!
@@The_Home_Pros I agree...dont change a thing...I want more.
this guy is definitely not an outstanding mechanic, he's a hack. go to a trade school and learn to be a mechanic and you will know the difference
Fantastic job on bringing it back to life. You cleaned out all the important stuff but unfortunately nobody can see that. We however know what you have done. Yeah this will be a fantastic machine.
thank you very much!! and yes you are correct there is so much more work that goes into these machines but the video would be days long if I put it all in the video lol thanks for watching!
@@The_Home_Pros yes I wonder how did you manage to fix the seat?
Find it hard to believe that motor wasn't sized with 2oopsi on all cylinders our junkyards full of sized n blown up rùsted out crap whatever
You will Love the Steiner tractor! But please don't take the pump apart. I was a Steiner tractor dealer for many years and still run a 420 model with many many more hours on it than yours! Any rattling noise is likely from the driveshaft or loose mounting bolts on the pump. The other probable cause is air in the hydraulic fluid. Recheck the oil level in the front gearbox several times because the fluid transfers between the gearboxes and takes quite a while to adjust to where it wants to stay. Also, any time you change the fluid or change the filter, you are supposed to run the hydraulic motors in forward for several minutes with both gearboxes in neutral to work all the air out of the system. Then repeat in reverse. All of this with no load and both gearboxes in neutral. Also you need to make sure you used the correct oil. Special synthetic hydrostatic oil is needed, NOT regular hydraulic oil because regular hydraulic oil will cavitate at the extreme pressures inside the pump and motors and cause foaming of the oil and extreme wear inside the pump and motors. By the way, the Kubota 3 cylinder gas was the most dependable engine ever put on a Steiner tractor! Congrats on finding one!
gosh thank you soo much for all the great info!! however I checked everything and the fluid but I’m sure it’s the pump, this machine had really low hydro fluid at first and I think that caused issues and the metal shavings in the oil ☹️
Do you know where to find electrical schematics for the 420? My friend is rebuilding one for a friend
@@eddygoodwin7089 I probably have one. I could send a picture of. Give me a minute . . .
@@eddygoodwin7089 What engine does he need a wiring diagram for?
@@eddygoodwin7089 Choice of Onan, Kubota gas, Kubota diesel, or Kohler
Much respect for your ability to explain stuff in detail without being boring or coming off as rambling lol! I’m taking notes for my channel!
thank you!!
I have been putting stabil in everything these days. I can't believe how much gunk was in that. Good job!
You and me both! that ethanol destroys stuff!!
This machine could not have been cheap when new - it's definitely worth the effort and time you're putting into it.
They run over 30k new nowadays
I wonder why it was parked in the first place with the gas and the shape it was in it looked like it was sitting over 10 plus years so it was not really that old when they stopped using it.
I think the manual fuel pump was a good idea. The Kubota motor in those machines is one of the better ones that they came with. Some of the other gas ones you can't find parts for anymore. Looked at one last year that was in similar shape to yours but didn't have a Kubota so I passed.
Great video!
thanks a bunch! yea I like the manual pump much better and it’s a cleaner look, I’m really glad it has the kubota I’d love it if it had a diesel to, but these gas kubotas are supposed to last 3,000+ hrs so we will c I guess.
It does my heart good so see someone go about checking out and repairing equipment in a logical manner! So many of these "will it start" videos are endless beating on an obviously dead horse instead of doing the obvious: Clean the carb, check the spark, ensure a clean fuel supply, use a fresh battery. Then, once you've established that it will run, fix it right! Very impressed!
thank you sooo much!! it does my heart good to see wonderful comments like this🙂
Great video! I just found you today. A few things. Find the correct procedure to get the air out of the hydraulics. There is one specific to that system. If you don't it will cause you problems going forward.
2. Just a trick I found to help fill those hydrologic systems. Find a long skinny straw from a convenience store, put it in the funnel into the fill port. When you fill it will allow the air to escape. You're bright guy! You will see how that works. There is a tape called self- vulcanizing. Use that or wire loom instead of electrical. You won't have gummy problems in the future.
My opinion cost as much as they are worth. Absolutely nothing! 😂 Great Job! I'm looking forward to watching the rest of your stuff. I have run out of new stuff that I watch. I'm retired now. It's good to see someone like you rescue things in a throwaway society!
thanks man i really appreciate that and the tips!!
Just found a new must watch. No rubber gloves, easy to listen to, a five star rating. Top bloke, Andy from New Zealand enjoys your site. Good on you cob
Glad you enjoyed🙂 I do we’re gloves in a lot of my vids but mostly so people don’t see my ugly hands and nails lol
Awesome work Darrell, that is a fine little machine and your patience to ensure a quality restoration shows through in your video. Amazing job, thanks for taking the time to include us in your projects. That Kubota 3 cylinder gasser is a sweet little engine, glad you were able to save it. I am so looking forward to the next installment of you bringing this machine back from the brink. Be well.../B
gosh thank you so much bob!! I truly appreciate your comment!!😊
I love finding cool stuff in junk yards and restoring them and most of the time keeping and using them. I found a 1985 Yamaha trimoto three wheeler and I have not been able to find a bearing case for it anywhere so I am building an aluminum casting furnace that runs on waste motor oil. I also found a Ransome bobcat 48 inch walk behind or sulky pull mower. My prize was a Miller bobcat Welder sitting in someone's backyard for 20 years. Keep up the great work.
that’s awesome!!
Man I sure love to find me a garden tractor like that
yea they are hard to come by esp around here, that junkyard had so many cool things, there was a lot more I wanted to get
@@The_Home_Pros ⅘⁵
I REALLY enjoy your videos. Some folks just don't do repair videos well. They skip around or don't show everything but you do and it's great. I have watched a ton of your videos. Subbed. Please keep more coming!
Wow, thanks! I truly appreciate that!!
You are very methodical and logical in your troubleshooting. Lot of hard work but it's worth it. Thx for taking us along on your journey.
Thanks 👍 I really appreciate that my friend
Mate we are only human we have to make mistakes then we learn from them great job mate
Thanks
Very nice job of bringing this back to life. Now you have to refinish it via sanding, priming and painting. It really deserves it... Thumbs Up!
yes sir thank u very much Gary that’s the plan!!
The fabric softer oil jug is the best idea yet, thanks
Ive watched these steiner videos like 1000 times each. i want you to keep posting updates about this badboy.
I will I just got some other projects first
like building my new shop
Thanks for making the video on this Steiner. It would be interesting to see more videos on this machine. It's a real heavy duty little tractor and is worth making it look nice.
More to come! soon
So watched the whole thing now. I find it incredibly and sad that someone bought this machine for a LOT of money and then it was so neglected! Good that you got it running again, it deserve a better faith than fading away on that dump! Regarding the Sundstrand 15, I have heard that they are basically bulletproof so I bet it is the steering orbitrol valve that makes the strange sound. Would be cool to see what this machine could do with a small bucket.
that’s awesome thank you nils!! yea it’s crazy how the guy had all those nice cars and machines and just let them sit in the elements and they said he would never sell anything!….. I wish I had money like that
Hey Darrell, new subscriber here! I really like the way you brought that machine back to life! You mentioned Diesel Creek in this video, and you remind me of the kind of work that Matt does on that channel. I like to see old machines put back to work, so thanks for what you do! That appears to be an awesome machine! I’m going back to look at the rest of your videos and admire your handy work. Looking forward to much more!
thank you so much Bennie!! 😊 I truly appreciate that very much!! ❤️🙂
Nice job. Its biggest problem was neglect and weather. No serious rebuilding. Love the little Kubota gas burner. It sounded as good as the little 3 cyl diesel, which I have one on a Grasshopper mower. Both great engines.
I’ve had a Steiner 430 for 24 years and it has been great. Koehler engine that I replaced with a 30 hp. You can get parts for that unit from a Steiner dealer. They still support the 430. Originally made by the Steiner brothers but then sold. After non compete clause ran out they started Ventrac. Units are very similar.
thank you George 🙂 what engine did u swap it with?
It that the tractor place where I get ford tractor parts ???
New subscriber… fantastic video! On the level of a Mustie or DCreek for certain. Very well shot, perfectly edited, informative and entertaining. Kudos!
Thank you so much ryan!! That really made my day!
Wow, you are very thorough and clean with your work. Great job. That’s how I would do things.
thank u sir!!
Just found your channel today and really enjoyed watching!!! I guess some people are allergic to general maintenance. Some people think because you spend a small fortune on something , you don't have to do anything but gas and go!!! I hope this is now your machine you deserve it!!! Thanks for sharing friend!!
Thank you so much Lottie!!! I truly appreciate it! 😊
Nice video. That sound could be air going thru the pump. check fluid level again. Also could be a sticky pressure relief valve.
Thanks for the tips I’m thinking a bearing is going bad there is also a needle bearing that could have went bad already
Cool seeing your wife helping you
Mine washed parts for 20 years but I also washed dishes
haha thank u very much 🙂
In a few month you'll find a massive tree growing where you threw the sticks and leaves... I like your content and presentation, keep up the great work!
😊
Great video! I look forward to seeing all of the projects you take on and how well you do them. I really like how you fabricate stuff to make it work. You also do a great job with the camera so we can see exactly what your doing. Cant wait to see part 2!
wow that comment really ment a lot to me thank you very much my friend!!
You do a very excellent job with your videos. This is now one of my favorite channels keep up the good work.
aw man thank you so much!! that means a lot!!
Quick tip; cleaning the float valve seat is simple with a chop stick sharpened in a pencil sharpener, dipped in fine valve grinding paste an a few spins against the seat prior to soak. I've reseated many "impossible to replace" needles and seats or if the wait time for parts immobilizes a machine for days.......bear
This is a great tip!! I’ve actually done the same but I usually use a q tip
Another great video and what a find.....looking forward to part 2 and beyond!
thank you soo much my friend!!
DUDEZILLA!!! I am deeming you 'Diesel Creek MINI ME'!!!!! You ROCK like Van Halen did in Buffalo, NY on 6/19/1988! And trust me, THEY ROCKED!!!! FYI- This tractor is set to show all the crappy bushes and stuff around casa de HOME PRO who is boss!! YOU and the Steiner!!!!!
Hahahahah
Love the restoration so far, weeks of work concentrated in 1 hour video, very cool. Thanks for sharing your hard work and dedication. Looking forward for part 2 for sure !!! 👍🏻
Thank you very much! there’s actually a whole lot more work that goes into these projects esp this one but there’s no way I could show it all, my computer wants to explode around the 1 hr mark lol
Check the Hyd. Inlet Strainer first. loved the Video 👍
I can’t find we’re it’s at if it has one at all
Excellent job, almost a full restoration. Love to see part 2 and 3?
thank you very much it’s taking a lot of work but hopefully I can get it fully restored
Me to and a real paint job
@@philliphall5198 that’s the plan
Awesome little machine! Loving the work your doing on it to bring it back!
Glad you enjoy it!🙂🙂
Another great video. I love your approach to these projects. So many people would have replaced broken parts with new ones but you see it as just another challenge and fix them. Looking forward to the next episode.
thank you so much!! no one is gonna beleive the amount of money I have in this machine or lack there of 😊
Great video. Watched the whole thing. I bought a 430max project last year. They’re great once you get all the picklist repairs done that have been neglected 👍
That is awesome! what engine does yours have?
New here...Loved that resurrection! So skilled and patient...nothing like the whole process without getting my hands dirty...new sub.
I truly appreciate that my friend I really do!!😊😊
Great Viewing Sir! You have resurrected a Workable lawnmower-Tractor now!
thank u very much mark
Great job as always. You done a great job with it given the condition of the machine
Thank you very much Tod!! 😊😊
I just bought a 430 with the same engine. Way more hours and a rust bucket but it runs strong and I don't need it to look pretty for my purpose. I have a feeling I"m going to be referencing your video often. Keep the content on this one coming.
that’s awesome be sure to keep a lookout as I will be restoring this after I finish some other projects
Awesome job fixing that tractor up Can't wait for part 2 Thank you for the video
Thanks 👍 joe I really appreciate it!!
CEE, MUSTIE1, DIESEL CREEK, AND now you are with doubt, my top watch. Andy from New Zealand.
dude!!!!! thank you sooo much!!!!!! don’t forget Andrew camarata and Marty t lol thanks again brother!!
What a cool little machine, that would have been fun to semi-restore and make useable.
I plan on doing a restoration on it 🙂
I love to see your video. You are very confident in repairing engine. I learned something from your video. Frim: Sarawak,Borneo
Very impressed with your range of skills .
thank you dean
Steiner is a very high quality brand and VERY exSPENDive when new. Well worth getting it going again!
thanks brother!
great job on saving this tractor
thank u very much
Great video Darrell. That engine is really sweet. I've never seen a gas Kabota. It's funny in that it sounds a bit like the diesel kabotas in places.
thanks Dave!! this is the first time I’ve ever seen one also, and it’s crazy cause they sound pretty close to a kubota diesel when they are revved up. as always I appreciate you and your comments!!!
Ventrac 4500z runs 32 hrs Kubota gas,a beast!
@@tommix2181 sweet!
Loved you video content. I remember seeing one of these Steiner's just sitting there unused, and thinking how cool and different it was.
it’s a awesome machine!
Awesome find. Great job getting it back running
Glad you enjoyed it😊😊
You did it again! Great job.
thank you micheal!!
Very cool find. Great job on the fix.
Thanks 👍😊
I’m here too great job getting this beaut fixed up they are really useful bit of Kit
Yes they are! thank you 🙂
hi, nice work and a lot of money I guess and it turns out great, now maybe a nice painting and it would become a wonder, nice work bravo
Thanks 👍 my friend I plan on doing a full resto in the future
good luck and have fun, bravo, bravo
I'd put a plow on the rear and a snowblower in front with a cab ( 2x2 pipe for a frame and tin ) making a great winter machine ! You might have to make a front lower grill for it !
Cool idea dave but I live in Alabama we don’t get snow here 🙂🙂
Very impressed with your range of skill.
Looks like you done a very nice job thanks for sharing 👍
thank you very much, Tony
19:11 I wonder if it was a tank liner. Thanks for the video. 👍
no it was just old varnished gas that was sitting for many many years
Always easier to cobble up a cap and pressure test any tank before putting into use. Same with any boiler installation. Easy to repair when dry not so much when fumes and moisture are in them.
I know I got lazy
Great tractor and look forward to restoring!!!👍
That noise is definitely hydraulic pump and the source of the metal filings in the drain plugs...
Probably a shim has come loose or broken causing gear chatter.....😎
Thanks 👍 I was thinking the same thing or it’s a bearing or needle bearing from what I saw in the schematic
New subscriber. Nice tractor. I wish I could find one! Looking forward to more videos!
thank you jw!! I really appreciate it!!
My OCD is always yelling wash it!, just wash it!....then he washes it.....and I am like....yeeesss!
hahahah
Great video bro!! Just found your channel and got my sub!. You seem down to earth, keep them coming! 😀
that’s awesome thank you so much man!!
I didn't realize Kubota made gas engines! It's a beauty!
me either I guess we learn somthing new all the time lol
Very cool mower Darrell, I bet they sold more attachments for it. really enjoyed the video.
hey bill yes they actually have tons of different things for it and all the ventrac stuff fits as well
That's a crusty find bro, you will make it look like a brand new though. I'm sure. Love the little kubota
thanks for checking out the vid brother!! it’s def gonna take a lot of work to get it fixed up but the old girl seems to be worth it, it’s a really cool machine!!
Ants Pants watching your content. He is the Andrew Camarata of the East in Estonia.
u got that rite!
That thing is a beast. I especially like that you could hook up a hydraulic log splitter. Cool machine.
New subscriber, Have watched a few of your videos and I'm impressed, Don't know what you do for a living in the regular world but I'll bet your just as meticulous on that job also.Gord Ontario Canada
Thank you so much!! I own a construction buisness called the home pros lol 😊
Great video. You video skills are on par with you mechanical skills. Well done. Subscribed.
thank you so much my friend I really appreciate it!! 🙂
Great job, it’s going to be amazing when you finish it, hope you can source all the bits you need. As it’s going to be wicked work horse when it’s done. Good luck, great video. 🚜👍👍👍🚜
Fingers crossed! thank you very much malcom
Steiner should get you those missing parts. If this isn’t a testament to their product. I duno what is
That would be soo awesome if they did!!
Great resto job mate. Was I the only one whispering please change the instrument binnacle plexi glass 😁Best wishes from Shropshire.
lol I’ll look into that, how do u do it?
Excelant repair thanks for sharing, see yoy in your next repair video.
thank you so much 🙂
Good presentation, good camera work, you love dogs, and your Wlfe helps; I'm in! Thanks!
aw man what a great comment thank u so much my friend!!!
See you found one. 😂😂😂. These Steiner tractors were built tough. Would like to have one myself.
Yes they are they are really cool machines!!
I maintained 3 stickers at work. Good machines when working. The hardest part is replacing axels. Good luck.
that’s awesome!! do the axles bend or break easily? thank you
@The Home Pros I was a turf technician at a country club. We had attachments for dual wheels. But the strain on axeles was too great and would snap under stress of uneven ground. Single wheels worked better.
dang yea I guess some things can stress them alot
Cant beilive you found it at a junk yard nice restoration.
I know, right?
Brilliant content , keep em coming 👍🏻🙋🏼♂️
thank you Andrew!!
Nice tractor, surely better than the modern vantrack, and nice work bro!😉
Thanks 👍
Nice find
thanks James!!
Great fixes, love those dogs😊
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Good for you great job loved watching.thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you so much 🤗
What a cracking good watch. Good on you cob. Andy from New Zealand.
Thanks Andy cheers👍
Thank you for sharing, great project, I learn a lot 👍👍👍👍
Thank you I’m glad to hear that!!
I love your composure fixing these. My problem is that quickly get too busy cursing.😄
hahaha it can be like that sometimes lol
haha it can be like that sometimes lol
I have been looking forward to this one!
I’m so glad you came by to watch!! it’s a steinvarna rider maxx hahah
@@The_Home_Pros I was thinking that this is basically a Husqvarna on Steroids!
haha kinda resembles one
@@The_Home_Pros hey, you got a scammer using your „thumbnail”
@@NilsKall we’re? Who?
I have worked on the ventrac machines and the hydro fluid is synthetic fluid. Don't know if Steiner uses the same. Just an FYI. You totally brought that machine back from the depths of hell!
thank u very much Richard so do u think the fluid I used is ok?
@@The_Home_Pros you should use a hydraulic fluid 10w/30 in the system. In the winter if you use the machine it should be a synthetic hydraulic 10w/30. Hope this helps. Not sure of the specs of the fluid you used. Might be too thin of an oil.
Cutting open that gas tank was the right thing to do ! EvapoRust works good on gas tanks but it would never have gotten that amount of crud out !
Next time you weld a gas tank buy some gas tank sealer. That tank has to be clean and dry but then you just poor it in an swivel the tank around so that it completely coats the interior. Seals all pin holes !
Also, with as much crud as you got out of that cooling system, I would refilled with water and cooling system flush,. Run it a few hours. Drain. Rinse with fresh water. Then add coolant.
thanks, yea I was gonna seal it but it really didn’t need it it was really clean at the end
@@The_Home_Pros but the gas tank sealant would have prevented that leak !
@@jackpatteeuw9244 I know but I was easier and cheaper to just weld it
I saw that tractor and I was like, where have I seen one of those before, then you mentioned Diesel Creek then I was like oh yeah, that thing is awesome.
Right on man they are sweet!!
Besides that, you have a great channel.
well thanks🙂
If you put dual ag. Tires on all four corners it will be pretty much unstoppable. I have them on mine and it will climb like an ATV. Nice find.
already picked some up 😊
You did a h*** of a job on that Tractor It seems to work very well That was a good find Keep the good work up catch you on the next one🎉
Thank u frank!!
Nice job bringing it back to life
thank you Todd!!
loved your work. but i was wondering why you did not make the hole in the tank on the top side so there will not be a fuel leak?
That’s a good question, I cut it on the bottom so it wouldn’t be visible, I have plans on restoring this machine so I didn’t want to have two ugly hole patches showing 🙂