Even though I'm too old and crippled up to do any of these things you do I feel like I'm young again and going to school and it is so fun and can't wait for next project. Your the best Andrew!
I'm watching this on 4/6/19. I love Andrew's "Let's take this off and see what's under it....", "I probably should have watched an instruction video, but....." Andrew, I have so much admiration for you and your can-do attitude...!!!!
Not to take away from the maintenance Andrew did but this is quick repair and back in service. Brushing some old paint over the dirt and poorly prepared metal hardly qualifies as a restoration. I am guessing his goal with his painting is delay rusting. He commented about how his mower deck wasn't lasting, mowing over large pieces of branches is just going to damage the blades, housing and puts unnecessary shock load onto the gears and bearings. Stop, pick the debris up and put in the loader bucket, your mower deck will last a long time. I still gave Andrew a thumbs up for his video, good camera work. Not that he needs my approval 😊.
I do got to say Andrew, you did it again, Your video kept me glued to my seat. The best that I like about when you make your films, you don't skimp on nothing. Your camera angles are right on the spot where you are showing what you are doing. And I watch allot of other peoples videos like That Chipper Guy, and his camera is all over the place, and he never tells you what he is fixing, like your supposed to know. And he has thousands of subs. But if you want to know the best brush hog, I would have to say get a Woods. I have used them for years. I work for a municipality. In 30 years I went through 3 tractors, and about 4 Woods. Now keep in mind, we cut ditches, and many miles of them. So take a look at a Woods brush hog. Your friend James. Keep safe!
In a world of clickbait and scam videos, I have so much respect for these simple and intriguing videos. I can’t stop watching them because they remind me of how UA-cam used to be, just a simple interesting learning experience. Keep it up Andrew!
I am still concerned what Andrew considers "like new" ... he never cleans .. paints over rust and the equipment breaks down permanently .. even on jobs .. hmmm
@AstronomyToday so you pay 10350 for a job for a contractor that would cost .. max .. 750? hmmm My father used to say .. why buy a cow to drink a glass of milk
It’s so refreshing to see a man who takes good care of his equipment. Fixing things the right way always pays dividends in the long run. Thank you for sharing and for the strong ethic you have in doing everything the right way!!
This is such a great video. I have probably watched it 3 or 4 times since it first came out. I have to resort to reruns between new videos. I love how things just get fixed and back to work. The only thing I noticed this time watching was that its quite a process to get to the battery if you need a jump. Remove the front guard and all those screws. I guess just the way it goes. Thanks for the wonderful videos.
Andrew, if no one mentioned it, the rear bolts on your boom need to be loosened a bit so that the hinged section can easily swing up. I like the material you used for the grill and side cover. I have similar materials for my tractor grill when I build it.
its good being the owner operator until your shit breaks and you need to fix it because you have jobs for it and eh it sucks sometimes. got a broken loader right now i need to get off a jobsite and bring er home before i can take er out to another job :(
That's a very true comment. What I don't see here is a wife and kids. And I see a lot of his videos done at night. If a guy is single and always has the time to address things when they break, it's not too bad. When you are trying to run a business, a family, make it to your children's events, then fix equipment... It makes those repairs a real burden.
EXCELLENT VIDEO, Andrew! I thoroughly enjoyed the mixture of content. VERY WELL DONE! The repairs you did on the tractor were also well done. I was really glad you also did some body work and added some fresh paint. Good, simple, rugged design on the front brush guard too. Loved the dog and the aerial footage by drone cam. Keep up the good work! :-)
We had Ford Built Brush Hog for years, and it worked ok, but bought a new John Deere Flail Mower which seemed to do a more consistent job on our property and the road edges. Both, really aren't made for fine mowing, but do great for maintenance mowing of rougher areas. BTW - your loader will raise itself if you leave the hydraulics attached. It will raise up and sit it on its built-in stand bar.
I've binge watched all of his videos since discovering Andrew less than two weeks ago, and I'm feeling bereft at catching up. I have tried some of the similar channels after realizing I was running out of Andrew's videos, but they don't come close. There is something about the calm way he talks and approaches problems. It reminds me of trauma surgeons and emergency response doctors - the ones who arrive in helicopters. 99% of people would stress out and barely cope, but they remain calm and get on with the job, and deal with personal issues later when they have time. Yes. Now I think about it, I am sure that is the quality that makes me love to watch these videos. They put my head in a better place.
Rychard Wiktor literally such a satisfying 1 hour video just watching a man be a man, found myself binge watching his videos the past few days ever since I found him, it’s just the whole one man army type of work ethic just has me enthralled in his videos
Excellent video Andrew . I have that same 1/2” dual ratchet spud wrench ! Tractor Supply...Yes ? ... that spot could make a nice runway for a nice little Cessna Andrew !!!
I love these type videos to where you are able to learn how to do something or get ideas of how to fix stuff you have. Thank you and keep up the great videos and I just saw your videos about 10 hrs ago and I subscribed and haven't stopped watching them yet.
I really enjoy your videos. Working with a tractor is all I have for my small jobs. This video is a few years old, but if you are still using your tractor, look into Pats easy change. Will make changing your cutter and box blade easier
Look how new that craftsman impact was. I have 4 of the craftsman 14.4V impact from 2004. They are animals. People never gave them any credit. I dropped one in pool and dried it off and it still worked.
Andrew if you loosen the bolt on the pivot plate on the bucket attachments you don't need to beat on it with a sleigh-hammer, they will hang straight down making it a lot easier to take the bucket attachment on and off the tractor
Andrew, you thank your daddy for bringing a fine son, He knew that you would turn out to be a fixer instead of a user by letting you pick up and fix stuff as you were growing up. now look at you , you have more common sense than any of the hoard that is out there with no common sense or ability to think for themselves. As , most of us , when we fixed up the tractor , like you did, it was a good time to think about selling it and getting a newer model , no other than for the updated parts that it will take to repair it later on. lol Good Job on the Repairs.
Where I worked our boss had a rule that before any piece of equipment was brought into the shop for maintenance it first had to be completely pressure washed.
You already know the answer to what to do with getting a better Bush Hog... Take that one you got that works great, Cut out the outside edge that is all beat up, and fabricate all that in with new and most importantly thicker material so it lasts much longer and withstands the abuse you put it through. Sometimes the best way to get something to stand up to the work you put on equipment is to modify it to your needs.
Hey I don't know this but you can take these buckets of the tractor super easy. Undo the bolt on plats and lift the bucket and back up slowly. works super easy. The whole bucket fold open.
Brush hog is the best for really tough work but I'm surprised to see it at behind such a small tractor. We had one hooked up behind an old Ford 'Roadless' (an original UK 4 wheel drive conversation on a Ford 6 cylinder machine, circa 120 HP) but we were working brush clearance on steep hills. Hay making wise, if you're going to use the little tractor, one of the old finger bar mowers, a old H&S turning / rowing rake and a Sperry square baler. None of these machines takes a lot of power to drive and they shouldn't cost much. Main problem is small bales means lots of physical work, loading and unloadng but they do get a premium price with the Horsey set if the hay is sweet.
We had a flale type mower we called the "Mott mower" I'm not sure if that was the brand. It seemed to be indestructible on the rocky small fields of New Hampshire. We mowed about 20 acres with it most years, I ran it 17 years, it was still like I found it. I replaced the flale chains one time. That was a chorr.
Andrew keep up the awesome videos. I think that your buddies don't want to hay that field because, based on the video images, it doesn't look like a high quality, thick, livestock grade hay that's growing there. Plus all those little trees would be in the way. Also the field is a small so it's not really efficient to bring in all the equipment needed. These days farmers want a massive flat field, they'll make a ton of those huge round bales, and then get them out easily. Basically haying is about efficiency and getting a good return on the fuel and equipment costs, labour and time invested. Just my observations, not meant to be a criticism at all, I really like your land and woods.
I will give you a thumbs up Andrew you use the right tools especially on the battery and didn't smash the terminals on like most idiots would have you used a spreader you put new nuts and bolts on cool brother keep up the good videos
Maybe you could add some metal at the beginning before you ever use the brush hog.... like around the outside and bottom edge? might be easier to beef up first vs repair later. I have a yard that takes about an hour and half to mow on the craftsman.. I initially would mow around the edges and end up in the middle with a weird pattern.. finally, I decided to start in the middle and mow in a circle, then do the corners cuts my time and gas usage by a third. and a lot less cranking on the wheel.
Air hose to a paper air filter does not properly clean. The air pressure seals the pores more. Best to use a new filters. If you do use air....it should be reverse flow direction.. Make a plywood cover on each end of the filter and have and air connector fitting for the shop air to back blow the filter at a lower pressure over a wider air to blow away the dirt. The way you do it is with a narrow force of high pressure air going with the flow of air filtration....this clogs the pores.
Bush hogs need to run level. Start by leveling the tractor.(back tires air pressure). Check owners man. For front to back leveling and operation.it will change power usage and cutting performance. I also put on fresh blades. If u try sharpening beware to keep them balanced
Salt + metal = rust. The car and equipment manufacturers love it...the citizens...not so much! Happy birthday to whom ever may read this on their birthday.
That little ford you can pull the loader off without any help from anything else you unhook your lines last and mine has 2 pins but other then that it looks the same
I USE A JOHN DEERE MX6. ITS ON THE HEAVY SIDE WITH A LARGE GEAR BOX BUT NO TROUBLES AT ALL IN 20+ YEARS. A 5 FT WOULD BE BETTER SIZE FOR YOU THOUGH. KEEP BLADES GOOD N SHARP.........
i like your vidios andrew but for odd bit like washing a rad with a turbo nozzle in your washer a real no no then you go to a lot of good effort to sort things and next thing your smackin a pto uj with a bloody sledge hammer when a clean up and bit off lube will fix it and don't bother to square the guard up and chain it bad dangerous practice
Andrew, I luv ya buddy- and I believe I've watched most of your videos- you're a working man's working man! But sometimes you work too hard! In case it comes up again- the 7108 loader you have is self removable using only the native hydraulics- no lifting equipment needed and only the driver sitting in the seat operating the joystick,-- I have done it several times on mine- remove the bolts under the verticals on the lift structure, and use the tractor to raise the lift as you back up- the lift reaction arm acts as a support-then take the hydraulic lines off and drive off- (remember where you put the bolts for later! ) the Ford 1715 (Shibaura) tractor with loader has been perfect for me- replacing my old 8n lost in Hurricane Harvey- It is modern simple, nimble, robust, efficient,strong and trouble free.
Andrew Camarata, I happen to see you on one of your videos on your bulldozer clearing a roadway and I've been hooked ever since. I've been watching you do all the things you do and I'm truly proud of you. I'm 92 years old and watching you work brings back many memorys. God Bless You Son in all you are doing. This old man thinks you're great.
@@jacobhalliday8896 you'd be surprised man my grandfather was huge into the tech scene he tore his computer apart and reinstalled the operating system weekly just for fun and was trying to make a program to give him an edge in the horse races up until his final days in his late 80s .
Hi! He does work very hard. But he also works "smart" by getting his mechanical aides to function and stay functioning. If they need an oil change or a grease charge, he gets it done. Like with the tractor shown here or the waverunner whose grease fitting was hidden from the average [ab]user.
Nice job. You make the repairs look easy. We can see why contractors need to charge a decent rate. The time and cost to keep up with equipment repairs and maintenance is crazy expensive and time consuming. Thank you for taking the time to reset your camera for interesting video. Yu da man.
@@dennisthemenance5433 he is literally saving money by doing this do you even know how expensive new tractors like these are? Im also laughing at your idiocy because 30k on a fucking TRACTOR is actually good.
Yeah, and when it needs fixing, we live by the code of doing it to the best of our abilities, which is far greater than the bare minimum. KINGDOM PRINCIPLES !!!! Hurray for that !
That’s what I say to myself on my 16 year old car. Don’t mess around with anything that’s not broken. If it’s in good working order leave alone or else you might make it worse
Andrew your videos are both therapy and motivation for me. I live alone and have been suffering from depression for almost ten years. I know many have said it before me but thank you very much for your dedication and sharing. I am slowly tackling many unfinished projects using you as motivation (I actually to myself camratta style when I go overboard on repairs and maintenance). But what has me excited most is that I finally got a loader backhoe. Something I have been wanting my entire life. I am 43 I wish I was your age again. Thanks
Andrew I put different coloured cable ties or zip ties on my hydraulic connections so I can reinstall them with problems. I used to paint each one different colours but the paint wore off to quick. Thanks for you video.
another alternative is phone cablewire--the bigger the better --(more pairs and colors) get it from phone techs as they should havesome scrap--nicesize piece will last a lifetime
Cheap cat litter will absorb the oil on the floor, even if it looks dry. They use sawdust in dry cleaners to absorb the oil they use to clean spots but it is dusty. Great vid. I am a 68 year old autistic woman. Disabled physicaly as well. Your vids are soothing. I used to watch and help my late husband repair, rebuild transmissions in the times you could actually do that. He was small and would climb up inside a simi cab to work on it and dissappear. Take care of your hands. Arthritis is dibilitating. You swell and get stiff. Any sore can reach down in there and ache. Your young gorgeous and smart. with good hand and back care you could go for a long time. Sledge hammers fix things too.
I know this video is over two years old but Andrew never ceases to amaze me with his work ethics. I've never seen anything he couldn't fix or repair. And the audio he plays with his vids are spectacular.
@@MetalMike50 For the radiator? You supposed to "blow out". That is come in from direction opposite to the flow. We used to vacuum the front with a bristle brush to get the large bits out. Then use compressed air to blow out from the back. And then vacuum the front again. But with all that gunk on Andy's tractor, using low pressure water from the back of the radiator would have been best.
Andrew, you encourage me with your perseverance and creativity. I was in construction many years but in a wheelchair now. I get up everyday and endeavor to accomplish somthing. I've worn out several wheelchairs running them through a garden each each growing season. Along the way, I've bought several used ones and adapted parts to keep going. Your videos keep me inspired. Thanks brother. God bless. ☝
Jerry, Take care and I am happy to read that you are rolling in your garden. You just inspired me. I told my kids I will crawl into my goat shed to milk the goats if I have to. My legs are very weak and exercise makes it worse. Doctors said 15 years ago I would be in a wheel chair in 5 years. I am still hobbling around .God bless you.
@@pattysherwood7091 Don't ever give up and forget what doctors say, they know nothing of the spirit God placed in each of us, that never gives in, or gives up until we are Home with God. Bless your Heart. Amen
@@dukeman7595 Joseph, how kind of you to say that. The Lord has strengthened me to a degree and I can walk better. I can even mow the lawn. I do look forward to going Home though. We will be able to fly!
@@pattysherwood7091 That's great, and you will become stronger with each passing day because your faith is strong in the Lord. Watch and see it is happening now, and when my time comes I too look forward to going Home. God bless you Patty Amen
Next time you have to change a fitting below fluid level, hook a shop vac to the filler or vent first. You get a good second or 2 of time to get the new fitting installed. Was taught this by a hydraulic tech when changing out a drain plug for a ball valve and nipple.
Watch the power washer, it's very easy to fold over the radiator fins. Voice of experience. Had to help mechanic straighten out big patch of fins on Allison V12 engine.
How many hours do you have on that 1520, I have the last Ford new holland made its a SSS fore wheel with a 1703 loader bucket on it, it's a 2000 year I bought brand new and as of right now I have 1948 hours on it, it has been a beautiful tractor, thank you so much Andrew for all your beautiful videos
Andrew Camarata has just arcked the welds onto the rebars for the grille guard on the 1993 Ford 1520 tractor 🚜, and repaired the tractor’s cooling system by screening the front end of the tractor 🚜.
I mowed grass,cellphones and tennis balls full of weed at a correction center with a similar set up,with a kubota. Nokias were tough on the blades,but it did the job pretty well.
Even though I'm too old and crippled up to do any of these things you do I feel like I'm young again and going to school and it is so fun and can't wait for next project. Your the best Andrew!
I'm watching this on 4/6/19. I love Andrew's "Let's take this off and see what's under it....", "I probably should have watched an instruction video, but....." Andrew, I have so much admiration for you and your can-do attitude...!!!!
"Let's see why this thing is overheating." *Restores entire tractor* .. a man after my own heart.
Not to take away from the maintenance Andrew did but this is quick repair and back in service. Brushing some old paint over the dirt and poorly prepared metal hardly qualifies as a restoration. I am guessing his goal with his painting is delay rusting.
He commented about how his mower deck wasn't lasting, mowing over large pieces of branches is just going to damage the blades, housing and puts unnecessary shock load onto the gears and bearings. Stop, pick the debris up and put in the loader bucket, your mower deck will last a long time.
I still gave Andrew a thumbs up for his video, good camera work. Not that he needs my approval 😊.
I do got to say Andrew, you did it again, Your video kept me glued to my seat. The best that I like about when you make your films, you don't skimp on nothing. Your camera angles are right on the spot where you are showing what you are doing. And I watch allot of other peoples videos like That Chipper Guy, and his camera is all over the place, and he never tells you what he is fixing, like your supposed to know. And he has thousands of subs. But if you want to know the best brush hog, I would have to say get a Woods. I have used them for years. I work for a municipality. In 30 years I went through 3 tractors, and about 4 Woods. Now keep in mind, we cut ditches, and many miles of them. So take a look at a Woods brush hog. Your friend James. Keep safe!
In a world of clickbait and scam videos, I have so much respect for these simple and intriguing videos. I can’t stop watching them because they remind me of how UA-cam used to be, just a simple interesting learning experience. Keep it up Andrew!
Thanks.
Browning makes a good rotary mower......great videos enjoy watching... I used to do similar work with my dad in Georgia.
Eric Wesson and one for saidy and lucy too 👍
I am still concerned what Andrew considers "like new" ... he never cleans .. paints over rust and the equipment breaks down permanently .. even on jobs .. hmmm
@AstronomyToday so you pay 10350 for a job for a contractor that would cost .. max .. 750? hmmm My father used to say .. why buy a cow to drink a glass of milk
It’s so refreshing to see a man who takes good care of his equipment. Fixing things the right way always pays dividends in the long run. Thank you for sharing and for the strong ethic you have in doing everything the right way!!
Take care of this little tractor. She's sweet! I would love to have a little 4x4 tractor. She's made you good money. Definite keeper. Ciao Andrew.
This is such a great video. I have probably watched it 3 or 4 times since it first came out. I have to resort to reruns between new videos. I love how things just get fixed and back to work. The only thing I noticed this time watching was that its quite a process to get to the battery if you need a jump. Remove the front guard and all those screws. I guess just the way it goes. Thanks for the wonderful videos.
Andrew, if no one mentioned it, the rear bolts on your boom need to be loosened a bit so that the hinged section can easily swing up.
I like the material you used for the grill and side cover. I have similar materials for my tractor grill when I build it.
I use a brush hog, with a 484 International (1984) We also bail hay/ grass (round bails) in Northern Maryland, Great video Andrew Thanks!
Unfortunately when you run your own business there is always something to work on. Keep on keeping on brother.
Jeff Younts I know how you feel It never stops breaking it starts piling up broke equipment
its good being the owner operator until your shit breaks and you need to fix it because you have jobs for it and eh it sucks sometimes. got a broken loader right now i need to get off a jobsite and bring er home before i can take er out to another job :(
That's a very true comment.
What I don't see here is a wife and kids. And I see a lot of his videos done at night. If a guy is single and always has the time to address things when they break, it's not too bad. When you are trying to run a business, a family, make it to your children's events, then fix equipment... It makes those repairs a real burden.
Why is it unfortunate? That's part of what you buy into when you work for yourself. It's not a negative aspect at all.
EXCELLENT VIDEO, Andrew! I thoroughly enjoyed the mixture of content. VERY WELL DONE!
The repairs you did on the tractor were also well done. I was really glad you also did some body work and added some fresh paint. Good, simple, rugged design on the front brush guard too.
Loved the dog and the aerial footage by drone cam.
Keep up the good work! :-)
Andrew you are blessed man! In a good way I envy you way of life. Love your videos and the love you give to your pets!
We had Ford Built Brush Hog for years, and it worked ok, but bought a new John Deere Flail Mower which seemed to do a more consistent job on our property and the road edges. Both, really aren't made for fine mowing, but do great for maintenance mowing of rougher areas.
BTW - your loader will raise itself if you leave the hydraulics attached. It will raise up and sit it on its built-in stand bar.
Cool. Love your advice.
I just watched a 1 hour video and I didn't even noticed
Same with me
I've binge watched all of his videos since discovering Andrew less than two weeks ago, and I'm feeling bereft at catching up. I have tried some of the similar channels after realizing I was running out of Andrew's videos, but they don't come close. There is something about the calm way he talks and approaches problems. It reminds me of trauma surgeons and emergency response doctors - the ones who arrive in helicopters. 99% of people would stress out and barely cope, but they remain calm and get on with the job, and deal with personal issues later when they have time. Yes. Now I think about it, I am sure that is the quality that makes me love to watch these videos. They put my head in a better place.
Rychard Wiktor literally such a satisfying 1 hour video just watching a man be a man, found myself binge watching his videos the past few days ever since I found him, it’s just the whole one man army type of work ethic just has me enthralled in his videos
Excellent video Andrew . I have that same 1/2” dual ratchet spud wrench ! Tractor Supply...Yes ? ... that spot could make a nice runway for a nice little Cessna Andrew !!!
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I love these type videos to where you are able to learn how to do something or get ideas of how to fix stuff you have. Thank you and keep up the great videos and I just saw your videos about 10 hrs ago and I subscribed and haven't stopped watching them yet.
GREAT VIDEO, ALWAYS ENTERTAINING AND REAL STUFF. THANKS ANDREW🚜⚒👍 Vinny 🇺🇸
I really enjoy your videos. Working with a tractor is all I have for my small jobs. This video is a few years old, but if you are still using your tractor, look into Pats easy change. Will make changing your cutter and box blade easier
It never feels like work when it's fun!
I hope you and yours are doing well, Andrew.
Love watching your videos, and I'm learning a lot--thanks.
The thing I love about this vid is that it’s perfectly 1 hour long
Look how new that craftsman impact was. I have 4 of the craftsman 14.4V impact from 2004. They are animals. People never gave them any credit. I dropped one in pool and dried it off and it still worked.
I think I have a need for a new best friend who can diagnose, fix, and manufacture anything.
wow - a super spa day for the tractor! Nice job!
Andrew if you loosen the bolt on the pivot plate on the bucket attachments you don't need to beat on it with a sleigh-hammer, they will hang straight down making it a lot easier to take the bucket attachment on and off the tractor
Andrew, you thank your daddy for bringing a fine son, He knew that you would turn out to be a fixer instead of a user by letting you pick up and fix stuff as you were growing up. now look at you , you have more common sense than any of the hoard that is out there with no common sense or ability to think for themselves. As , most of us , when we fixed up the tractor , like you did, it was a good time to think about selling it and getting a newer model , no other than for the updated parts that it will take to repair it later on. lol Good Job on the Repairs.
my dad told me if they put my brain in a bird it would fly backwards.
Honestly can't believe I've watched this entire video
Where I worked our boss had a rule that before any piece of equipment was brought into the shop for maintenance it first had to be completely pressure washed.
You already know the answer to what to do with getting a better Bush Hog... Take that one you got that works great, Cut out the outside edge that is all beat up, and fabricate all that in with new and most importantly thicker material so it lasts much longer and withstands the abuse you put it through. Sometimes the best way to get something to stand up to the work you put on equipment is to modify it to your needs.
An Eaiser way to in hook the front end loader is to leave the lines hooked up and loosen the plates and move the the lift leaver until it raises
Hey I don't know this but you can take these buckets of the tractor super easy. Undo the bolt on plats and lift the bucket and back up slowly. works super easy. The whole bucket fold open.
Field is so big, you got old mowing it. Cool.
Furrow for tall thick prairie grass, a Rotary Deck Cutter for dressing. They are what we use on our ranch.
Nice work Andrew!
That's better than an Earl Shibe paint job
Wix oil filters, nice tractor. nice home.
Brush hog is the best for really tough work but I'm surprised to see it at behind such a small tractor. We had one hooked up behind an old Ford 'Roadless' (an original UK 4 wheel drive conversation on a Ford 6 cylinder machine, circa 120 HP) but we were working brush clearance on steep hills.
Hay making wise, if you're going to use the little tractor, one of the old finger bar mowers, a old H&S turning / rowing rake and a Sperry square baler. None of these machines takes a lot of power to drive and they shouldn't cost much. Main problem is small bales means lots of physical work, loading and unloadng but they do get a premium price with the Horsey set if the hay is sweet.
Realizing this video is two years old but where the hell did you find the big orange wrench that’s cool awesome job on the tractor to
Show us your camera equipment and drone. Does it track automatically? Love watching repairs and watching mowing and restoring old equipment!
One hint , don't have brush hog engaged when operating front end bucket ! Safety first!
We had a flale type mower we called the "Mott mower" I'm not sure if that was the brand. It seemed to be indestructible on the rocky small fields of New Hampshire.
We mowed about 20 acres with it most years, I ran it 17 years, it was still like I found it. I replaced the flale chains one time. That was a chorr.
Andrew keep up the awesome videos. I think that your buddies don't want to hay that field because, based on the video images, it doesn't look like a high quality, thick, livestock grade hay that's growing there. Plus all those little trees would be in the way. Also the field is a small so it's not really efficient to bring in all the equipment needed. These days farmers want a massive flat field, they'll make a ton of those huge round bales, and then get them out easily. Basically haying is about efficiency and getting a good return on the fuel and equipment costs, labour and time invested. Just my observations, not meant to be a criticism at all, I really like your land and woods.
Ya know most of those battery terminal spreaders are also cleaners, just put a little tension on them and give them a spin.
A good motto to live by-- I have a rule against fixing stuff that’s not broken.
damn he murdered those radiator fins
I will give you a thumbs up Andrew you use the right tools especially on the battery and didn't smash the terminals on like most idiots would have you used a spreader you put new nuts and bolts on cool brother keep up the good videos
I was not expecting the old brushes in the paint bucket 😂
Maybe you could add some metal at the beginning before you ever use the brush hog.... like around the outside and bottom edge? might be easier to beef up first vs repair later. I have a yard that takes about an hour and half to mow on the craftsman.. I initially would mow around the edges and end up in the middle with a weird pattern.. finally, I decided to start in the middle and mow in a circle, then do the corners cuts my time and gas usage by a third. and a lot less cranking on the wheel.
You leave hydraulics hooked up it disconnects with its own bucket maneuvering.... Also should have brackets to lock out arms....
Air hose to a paper air filter does not properly clean. The air pressure seals the pores more. Best to use a new filters. If you do use air....it should be reverse flow direction.. Make a plywood cover on each end of the filter and have and air connector fitting for the shop air to back blow the filter at a lower pressure over a wider air to blow away the dirt. The way you do it is with a narrow force of high pressure air going with the flow of air filtration....this clogs the pores.
leaves the paint brushes in the paint can.... brilliant! :)
Bush hogs need to run level. Start by leveling the tractor.(back tires air pressure). Check owners man. For front to back leveling and operation.it will change power usage and cutting performance. I also put on fresh blades. If u try sharpening beware to keep them balanced
Salt + metal = rust. The car and equipment manufacturers love it...the citizens...not so much! Happy birthday to whom ever may read this on their birthday.
15:27 he must gerara here it outa way. Love ur work!
That little ford you can pull the loader off without any help from anything else you unhook your lines last and mine has 2 pins but other then that it looks the same
7:51 has got to be the funniest moment of this whole video
I USE A JOHN DEERE MX6. ITS ON THE HEAVY SIDE WITH A LARGE GEAR BOX BUT NO TROUBLES AT ALL IN 20+ YEARS. A 5 FT WOULD BE BETTER SIZE FOR YOU THOUGH. KEEP BLADES GOOD N SHARP.........
That was an enjoyable hour.
Hands on and old school. 🎯 🇸🇪
Damn that’s where those paint brushes went...
This is a great vid
That field you're on looks as though it could almost be done with a field mower attachment, No?
Andrew it's time for dinner mom I'm busy.. Ok leaving the paint brushes in the paint never seen that..
Quick release endloader, just need spare excavator to lift it lol.
i like your vidios andrew but for odd bit like washing a rad with a turbo nozzle in your washer a real no no then you go to a lot of good effort to sort things and next thing your smackin a pto uj with a bloody sledge hammer when a clean up and bit off lube will fix it and don't bother to square the guard up and chain it bad dangerous practice
Andrew, I luv ya buddy- and I believe I've watched most of your videos- you're a working man's working man! But sometimes you work too hard! In case it comes up again- the 7108 loader you have is self removable using only the native hydraulics- no lifting equipment needed and only the driver sitting in the seat operating the joystick,-- I have done it several times on mine- remove the bolts under the verticals on the lift structure, and use the tractor to raise the lift as you back up- the lift reaction arm acts as a support-then take the hydraulic lines off and drive off- (remember where you put the bolts for later! ) the Ford 1715 (Shibaura) tractor with loader has been perfect for me- replacing my old 8n lost in Hurricane Harvey- It is modern simple, nimble, robust, efficient,strong and trouble free.
Did you loosen the bolt behind the attach/rotate point? Would be lots easier to move the bottom plate below.
Man, it was so obvious that you had to loosen the side pivot bolts on the retaining clips at say 13:45 !
Deeeamnn that wheeliee😂❤️🔝
This is awesome
“Looks like brand new” 😎😎
I like how Camarata sets out to fix the radiator and oil leak and ends up restoring the entire tractor
he is youtubes most interesting man
lifebeginsat190 I don’t always watch UA-cam, but when I do, I watch Andrew Camarata. Stay interested by friends.
Well if you going to do a job you might as well do it right the first time
@I like CLOUTS nope he too far from the best, he doesn't have 6 million like the rest do!
J F This is called doing it the right way
Andrew Camarata, I happen to see you on one of your videos on your bulldozer clearing a roadway and I've been hooked ever since. I've been watching you do all the things you do and I'm truly proud of you. I'm 92 years old and watching you work brings back many memorys. God Bless You Son in all you are doing. This old man thinks you're great.
@@jacobhalliday8896 you'd be surprised man my grandfather was huge into the tech scene he tore his computer apart and reinstalled the operating system weekly just for fun and was trying to make a program to give him an edge in the horse races up until his final days in his late 80s .
@@jacobhalliday8896 I'm 167 and can't get enough of the tube of you.
i am 346 and no bullshit , this is the coolest channel on the tube.
I mean no hate but if he is 92 its Kind of rude
Valentino Procida memories
You're the hardest working man I've ever seen and I'm 65 years old! You deserve everything you have and more! I'm addicted to your videos!
Hi! He does work very hard. But he also works "smart" by getting his mechanical aides to function and stay functioning. If they need an oil change or a grease charge, he gets it done. Like with the tractor shown here or the waverunner whose grease fitting was hidden from the average [ab]user.
So am I and I'm almost 77
Must be an old timer thing I'm 65 and addicted to the hardest working young man I have seen in years.
Michael....you are so correct. Quite a young man.
Amen
You gotta say, the man can rescue a can of paint.
Paint brushes ?......not so much.
or blow dirt through his air filter ruining his motor.
I thought he was collecting paintbrushes, LOL
@@murieltainter5936 you
@@DieselRamcharger what do you mean? He blew the dust off the air filter.
Nice job. You make the repairs look easy. We can see why contractors need to charge a decent rate. The time and cost to keep up with equipment repairs and maintenance is crazy expensive and time consuming. Thank you for taking the time to reset your camera for interesting video. Yu da man.
@@dennisthemenance5433 he is literally saving money by doing this do you even know how expensive new tractors like these are? Im also laughing at your idiocy because 30k on a fucking TRACTOR is actually good.
"I've got a rule about fixing stuff that isn't broken" also known as The Prime Directive
Yeah, and when it needs fixing, we live by the code of doing it to the best of our abilities, which is far greater than the bare minimum.
KINGDOM PRINCIPLES !!!! Hurray for that !
Plan ahead. Repair what looks doubtful while you have things apart. Be smart and preventive.
I was afraid some of the old seal may have gotten knocked inside, but all the oil that came out would have poured it out.
I don't recall writing this!
That’s what I say to myself on my 16 year old car. Don’t mess around with anything that’s not broken. If it’s in good working order leave alone or else you might make it worse
Seems like you should make shirts... "That's definitely fixed."
I'd buy one asap
Also, “Good as new”. 👍🏻
Hehe, or "OK, that's fixed"
Alright, that looks pretty good.
"So I'm at this Job today"@@rzr4956
Great vid, but a little concerned that mowing that field aged you so much!
Andrew your videos are both therapy and motivation for me. I live alone and have been suffering from depression for almost ten years. I know many have said it before me but thank you very much for your dedication and sharing. I am slowly tackling many unfinished projects using you as motivation (I actually to myself camratta style when I go overboard on repairs and maintenance). But what has me excited most is that I finally got a loader backhoe. Something I have been wanting my entire life. I am 43 I wish I was your age again. Thanks
Andrew I put different coloured cable ties or zip ties on my hydraulic connections so I can reinstall them with problems. I used to paint each one different colours but the paint wore off to quick. Thanks for you video.
neat idea
Thanks sorry for wrong spelling. Re install with NO problems.
Heat shrink tubing. Comes in different colors.
another alternative is phone cablewire--the bigger the better --(more pairs and colors) get it from phone techs as they should havesome scrap--nicesize piece will last a lifetime
Cheap cat litter will absorb the oil on the floor, even if it looks dry. They use sawdust in dry cleaners to absorb the oil they use to clean spots but it is dusty. Great vid. I am a 68 year old autistic woman. Disabled physicaly as well. Your vids are soothing. I used to watch and help my late husband repair, rebuild transmissions in the times you could actually do that. He was small and would climb up inside a simi cab to work on it and dissappear. Take care of your hands. Arthritis is dibilitating. You swell and get stiff. Any sore can reach down in there and ache. Your young gorgeous and smart. with good hand and back care you could go for a long time.
Sledge hammers fix things too.
This guy knows his stuff. Autism, OCD, ADHD, just being normal also a feast to watch. !!!!
Bless You Hammer! We all enjoy Andrew's videos also. Glad to have your company! You know the saying, "If that doesn't work, get a bigger hammer". ;-)
You're a beautiful soul, Miss Sue. I appreciate you.
"If at first you don't succeed"... Hit it with the excavator bucket ! YES
I know this video is over two years old but Andrew never ceases to amaze me with his work ethics. I've never seen anything he couldn't fix or repair. And the audio he plays with his vids are spectacular.
Well posting something he can’t fix wouldn’t be good for business now would it?
@@mtnation2923 andrew literally posted a vid of him getting pissed off at a lamp electrocuting him, one of the most transparent people on here.
Those bent fins can really hurt cooling. Also, power washers can bend radiator fins. Nice vid!
Do you have a better idea of getting that oily mud out besides the power washer?
@@MetalMike50 For the radiator? You supposed to "blow out". That is come in from direction opposite to the flow.
We used to vacuum the front with a bristle brush to get the large bits out. Then use compressed air to blow out from the back. And then vacuum the front again. But with all that gunk on Andy's tractor, using low pressure water from the back of the radiator would have been best.
truck wash and lower pressure... let chemicals be your friend!@@MetalMike50
He is not having heat issues with it in its current state.
Holy God
1 hour 😍😍😍😍😍 + coffee
I am dreaming
Amen bro lol
i had to pause and get a refill :)
You are one hard working person. I admire your work ethic.
100% right ✅
Forget "I probably should have watched an instruction video..." You are the instruction video! #AC
When you start selling the Andrew Camarata T-shirts, I want the one which says "On To The Next Job".
Or " We are here today"
Or the one that says “alright...”
Andrew, you encourage me with your perseverance and creativity. I was in construction many years but in a wheelchair now. I get up everyday and endeavor to accomplish somthing. I've worn out several wheelchairs running them through a garden each each growing season. Along the way, I've bought several used ones and adapted parts to keep going. Your videos keep me inspired. Thanks brother. God bless. ☝
Jerry, Take care and I am happy to read that you are rolling in your garden. You just inspired me. I told my kids I will crawl into my goat shed to milk the goats if I have to. My legs are very weak and exercise makes it worse. Doctors said 15 years ago I would be in a wheel chair in 5 years. I am still hobbling around .God bless you.
@@pattysherwood7091 Don't ever give up and forget what doctors say, they know nothing of the spirit God placed in each of us, that never gives in, or gives up until we are Home with God. Bless your Heart. Amen
@@dukeman7595 Joseph, how kind of you to say that. The Lord has strengthened me to a degree and I can walk better. I can even mow the lawn. I do look forward to going Home though. We will be able to fly!
@@pattysherwood7091 That's great, and you will become stronger with each passing day because your faith is strong in the Lord. Watch and see it is happening now, and when my time comes I too look forward to going Home. God bless you Patty Amen
@@dukeman7595 Don't ever forget what doctors say they know
Next time you have to change a fitting below fluid level, hook a shop vac to the filler or vent first. You get a good second or 2 of time to get the new fitting installed. Was taught this by a hydraulic tech when changing out a drain plug for a ball valve and nipple.
Thats a brilliant trick! Thanks. 👍
Other than the extra cost, would it hurt to take this opportunity to change the fluid?
that definately works and if you are able to eliminate air getting in tank a vacumn will hold a long time
You made the old girl look pretty darn good!!👍👍
Woods brush cutter, 25 years and still going strong!!
Woods yes
Big fan of Woods. Bought mine used and still running it 22 years later.
If you leave the hydraulic hoses connected to the tractor you can use the hydraulic to help remove the front loader.
Watch the power washer, it's very easy to fold over the radiator fins. Voice of experience. Had to help mechanic straighten out big patch of fins on Allison V12 engine.
Always use a fan tip and never pull the trigger while pointing at the rad
"Now let me get something to protect this grill"
Andrew adding an armor plate. 🤣👌👌👌
"I'm going to see why this tractor is overheating and lacking power" - restores whole tractor.. LOL nice video!
How many hours do you have on that 1520, I have the last Ford new holland made its a SSS fore wheel with a 1703 loader bucket on it, it's a 2000 year I bought brand new and as of right now I have 1948 hours on it, it has been a beautiful tractor, thank you so much Andrew for all your beautiful videos
Andrew Camarata has just arcked the welds onto the rebars for the grille guard on the 1993 Ford 1520 tractor 🚜, and repaired the tractor’s cooling system by screening the front end of the tractor 🚜.
I mowed grass,cellphones and tennis balls full of weed at a correction center with a similar set up,with a kubota.
Nokias were tough on the blades,but it did the job pretty well.
Had to *read that 3 times a fore I fingered it out.*
How long were you in for?
@@dand33911
I worked there two months,it was a temporary job.
I recon that's a compliment to Nokia. A. Because they wanted them. B cause they caused the blades hell
@@cr-ew8od Yep,cheap,small and big battery life : a good phone to hide under or in the fridge in your cell,or behind a mirror in the toilets.
dude is a straight up '' MAN'S MAN " ! you restore my faith in humanity. your dad has to be hella proud of YOU !
Only people from the office wear gloves around a column drill. Might cost you your hand one time :(