@@digdrivediy your camera work, set up, and placement is top notch. Small channels like us really appreciate your creativity and effort. Great stuff buddy.
@@CairnCreek I will go check out your channel, but Neil is the best I've seen. I can't make myself spend that much time on the camera work. Over the weekend I was making a video and was like, "crap, I was going to do that thing Neil Koch does." I finish a project and realize I forgot to even bring the camera!
My one Garden Tractor had that same issue. It's the one I use to mow lawn so everytime I got into tall thick grass it would kill the engine. I broke down an rebuilt it over the winter and now it's like a new tractor. I'm happy you won't need to deal with that crap anymore now that you have Burno!!!!
I always watch to the end because my favorite part is the editing and camera work. I finish a project and think, "Dang - I forgot to record it!" I was trying to channel my inner Neil Koch over the weekend and do a better job on the filming. Keep up the good work, we appreciate it!
The plow guy must have been doing 60 mph when he came by your house as far as the gravel was thrown up into your yard. Lol. I agree with you, I believe it's time to rebuild the old 318. I like the 318 set up though. My friend has one of those and it has 100 different uses. Great vid, stay safe.
Thanks Blackdog! Yeah, he was buzzing past pretty quick. I thought having the road chip and sealed would solve our problem of stones in the yard, but just as bad as ever. I think I'll try for a new power plant for Bill this coming year.
Two things they need to do in the winter. One freeze in the road by mixing the snow and gravel during the first snow. Second no smooth blade should ever touch a gravel road in the winter
Fantastic video as always! You have an amazing setup at your house! I’m jealous I wish I had room for a big shop at my house. That sweeper worked great on those rocks. Look forward to the next one
The power broom is just awesome for this. Wish I could make that sweepster work just as well and save my back. I've tried the pull sweeper back in the day and they work a little bit. They are quick to get too heavy if I remember right.
Neil I was laughing so hard seeing you trying so hard to get your 700 into position for the forks… but then that clip from the movie just made it worst… Thankyou for the laughs.
Mr. Wes! Hey, thanks so much. That took a few tries but was fun to create. I really enjoy your channel so I'm really tickled to see your name pop up here. Thanks for stopping by!
To get around problem of the head being too high or low put a couple wheels on pipes drill holes to ajust the height. The wheels will keep it consistent and the weight off. 🤔
Yep I watch til the end. You must have picked up some of Captain Kleeman's habits on viewer abuse things kinda getting a little wild there at the end. Nice video as always Neil.
I laughed pretty hard with the a powers clip. Any way with tools is the better way. Try attaching a broom spool to a snow blower. Might be easier the trimmer engine. Good entertainment thanks
Yes! I'm glad someone mentioned the AP clip! I was wondering how that would be received! Never thought of a snowblower broom... interesting! Thanks John!
Oh, just how I was sitting I didn't think I could reach because of the fuel barrel. I do it differently nowadays. That was nearly my first time getting something down with the backhoe.
Might be able to do that but might be easier to just buy the right setup I guess. Would be a fun project though. No, it doesn't work well with leaves. They tend to just go round and round and really don't windrow very well. Plus when it gets too deep it struggles as well. Thanks for watching Tim!
Haha! No doubt. It's just too boring flying it around up high where it is safe and easy. I always have to push the limit. That crash actually happened when I lost communication with it. I was way out front by the road and the drone lost signal when it went in the barn. Thanks for watching Mike!
Hello Neil my name is Ryan I bought a new kubota bx1880 I had since September 29th love it. Nothing runs like a kubota the john deere 318 is my favorite tractor
@@ryanvalleyirrigation9684 Hi Ryan. Glad to meet you and thanks for sharing about your tractor. Kubota makes a nice tractor too. The 318 has been my favorite since I was 12 years old and still is my favorite 32 years later!
Acts like it's starving for fuel. Make sure you have fresh gas in there. I don't use any ethanol gas in my 318 because I have not changed the fuel lines yet. If I use it, it's a guarantee I will have to take the top of the carb off and clean the jets out because the fuel lines are deteriorating internally and getting in the jets. It's possible the lines in the gas tank are cracked as well and pulling air instead of all fuel.
You could be right. I will give it a good check before I do anything drastic. Compression was down though too. I checked it a couple years ago and thought then I was likely running on borrowed time. But you're exactly right I do need to check fuel supply to make sure it isn't just starving for fuel. Great advice.
Yep! Fortunately I saw it wobbling and stopped right before I hit it with the broom. It may not have liked that too much! Thanks for being one of my enders!
Yep, I always watch all the way to the end! Great video Neil. I used to rake all the stone from my frontage each spring but now I just wait until a nice rain, get out the lawn roller and press them into the ground. I've found that to be the simplest, easiest way to take care of the stone from the County chip & seal on my 300 yards of frontage. Happy Easter to you and your family!
I appreciate it so much Rick. I have used the roller trick on certain years too! Always works great to roll in the extras too even when I use the broom. Happy Easter to you and yours as well!
HEY , Good things were made in the 60's .... everything good was made in the USA /UK / Canada . A made in China sweeper couldn't last 50 years or 5 years ! Going to have to get one !
Ha! I've never used this tractor for any heavy work other than spreading and rolling so was surprised it had so much trouble. I like the motor swap idea. I still need this tractor around.
Neil, when was the last time you changed the fuel filter and ran some carb cleaner in the tank. Seems you have a fuel problem.... sounds like its starving for fuel.
It has been a good while Larry. Might be worth a shot before I put it out to pasture, but I do know that compression is low too. It's been getting weaker the last couple years. Would be nice to discover just a fuel issue though. It definitely wouldn't hurt to try. Good point.
Defective seat switch just like mine.. My 318 has dual hyd outlets and they are in the way when mounting. Kind of like stuffing 5 lbs of "S....T" in a four lb bucket. I made a couple of adjustable storage stands out of ready rod and that allows me to change up and down angles while installing. My Sweepster is a C-48. An oldie. I do not have an angle feature. Permanently angled to the right and it uses a one way cylinder. Gravity drop. I don't run out of power but because it has all new bristles it gouges in unevan and soft ground. My ditch banks are steeper than yours and that gets interesting when the ground is wet. The new ones have adjustable skids and that keeps the sweeper from gouging. The guy that plows my road travels at high speeds and the gravel migrates as far as 25 feet from the shoulder's edge. The fun part is when an old lady driving by calls the cops because a little gravel is flicked up on the blacktop. Have a good one. Arnie
My seat switch is non-functional already so that wasn't it. It was just running out of power unfortunately. I love the storage stand idea! That's great thinking! Sounds like you have it worse than me Arnie! I appreciate you watching and for the great comment!
"I call it bill because it cost me a 100 dollar bill" "This things a turd" Honestly I think the sweepsterbroom did a better job, but it is under powered. I think next winter, maybe since the snow blower is almost done. You should but a new motor in Bob and throw some casters on that sweeper. I love your videos. And your property is beautiful!
Thanks a lot Joshua! I've got some ideas for Bill. May get a heart transplant even this summer yet. Thanks for the kind words and appreciate you watching.
Since I think the mower decks are interchangeable between the 318 and the 140's I wonder what would happen if you put it on one of those? I guess the rubber wheels prevent those from digging in to the soild too easily. What would Vernie do? LOL!
This broom would go on a 140 but it would be hard to steer as they don't have power steering is all. Be interesting to know what Vernie would do for sure!
So why don't you mount a u-joint on the front corner of Bill's foot deck with ab out a 12" pole and strap so you can put the shaft of the power broom through that and drive Bill while managing the broom's powerhead to sweep the rocks? I mean .. that would be a DIY method...
With only a $100 in ole Bill it might be worth checking local classifieds or auctions for a repower. I like the forklift set up for the rear bucket on the backhoe. Could you show more details on that sometime? Your place looks great. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Lucas! I'm shopping for some possible repower options. Not sure what path to take just yet. I hate to just give up on him cause the hydro and everything else works pretty good still.
Oh, and I made a video when I built the backhoe forklift. I also feature it in another video where I mounted a high rise deer blind. The build video is here: ua-cam.com/video/HaoMw5Dt0c4/v-deo.html
I have two friends that have the brooms on different sized Kubota small tractors. They have all the customers they can handle with them. We use them, because the environment is too cold in the winter to use just salt. The city uses sand, with just enough salt to keep the sand flowing, (salt absorbs the moisture down to -17°C, sand has to be conditioned, before temps get that low, also this is all prepared in the fall, you wont be able to prepare the sand in the dead of winter).😁 Best wishes from the far North.
Great to hear from you Carl! That sounds like quite the challenge! Yeah, I could stay busy with this broom. I used to travel around with it quite often when I used it more frequently a decade ago. I was happy to let people forget I had it but I just realized this video may be a reminder now 😬
I don't mean to patronize, I'm just talking- have you tried to tune the JD, or just drop the bowl and spray it out? I had an onan generator that had sat, it was also a dog until I got the carb cleaned out right, but usually when they run good under light load and then dog when the throttle opens thats a sign of leaning out, weather it be a partial clog or the high speed needle is set a bit too far in. That engine should have belt-snapping torque, but things have to be right when the governor asks for heavy power for the first time in a long time. Good luck! I also was thinking the same thing you were with the caster kit, as it would allow the broom to follow the ground contour independently and might really help with keeping the stones from being thrown back downhill.
This was always a pain in the rear when our driveway was limestone. It wasn't very long, but never was enjoyable. If we had one of those paddle brooms for our trimmer, it'd have cut the time down in my view. Looks like you did a good dethatching job on the grass though. It's a good thing they now come with wheels to avoid killing the grass.
Very true Robert. I think the more modern version of these sweepsters are a better working setup. I need to modify mine. I used to rake that entire road front before I had my power broom. It was a chore!!!
Install the power broom upside down and use it while pulling toward yourself. That way it works under its own weight and takes almost all the hard work out of it! 👍
I've used it upside down quite a bit too Jamie. Works in some cases and I usually mix it up a bit. But, it does throw all the stones at your legs and feet and for me it doesn't always work quite as well. Nice to have options though. Thanks for the suggestion and appreciate you watching!
You hook up the belt. Then hook up hydraulic lines. Finally you use the hydraulics to set the pins. Assuming that's like the one we have. Ours is almost 40years old now.
Looks like Bill needs a heart transplant. I think if you did that and added some casters to the broom frame for depth control then spring cleanup would be much easier if your sitting when you have as much to clean up as you do.
I am glad you demonstrated the big sweepster. Would be a good series to see Bill get full maintenance and repair/rebuild (paint?) as needed. It is possible the air cleaner, carb, fuel delivery, throttle is half your problem. For small jobs the hand broom may be best, but to do your yard, the neighbors and the church you need more power. If some fixed casters can be welded to the sweeper then you have another vid to share.
Fab a axle on back like your scraper box with casters running forward with a cylinder in center in center and hook to the 2 ports not in use on front then you can adjust for any depth from seat. Just a thought
I think I could handle it if I obviously farm out the machining. I don't know if I want to invest the money in it though. Or the time. Time is the biggest thing I am short on at the moment.
I'm still trying to understand why you didn't set that power broom on the other side in the open driveway or get it close to the ground and drive the backhoe away from the building some. It looked like you had a tough time connecting to it in the grass.
Just experimenting is all and seeing if I could get from in and out of the barn without moving the backhoe from one position. I placed a few other pallets back into the barn that you didn't see on camera. The open driveway side didn't allow me enough room to swing into the clearing since I wasn't sitting at a 90 degree angle to the clearing. Mainly just screwing around a bit. I move stuff around by just driving the backhoe in and out as you suggest as well and you can see that in some other videos. Sometimes I do it the "hard way" just for the video's sake as well. Makes people leave comments 😉 Thanks so much for watching!
yup adjustable caster wheel height kit/mod and you're good ta go although i wonder whether the flapper paddles do a better job vs the weedwhip strings er bristles
Hey thanks so much Ray! I have thought about it but always fearful that once I sell it I will need it for something. I'll probably just keep it around for that one off chance I may need it as long as I have a tractor around that will run it. Thanks so much for supporting the channel!
It does a great job. I would sweep the stones to the other side of the road. Time to repower the 318 or a new HD Lawn tractor. I watched to the end. That is 3/4 stone and too big for that type of road.
Thanks Gord! I agree, the stones are a little too big. If you watch my next video you'll see what I decided to do with those stones. It does work well when the tractor stays happy. Appreciate you being there at the end!
For that kind of tractor just put a new engine in it because it’s got hydraulic hook ups and it works good it would be better to just buy a new or even used engine for it
Yeah, a little neglect on my part. Although some things happen off camera Glenn. I'm not wondering why the tractor isn't powerful enough though because I know it is low on compression and has over 1600 hours. He's been getting weak for a couple years even when trying to cut grass. Thanks for watching though and it is good to point out the importance of proper maintenance. Sometimes I'm in too big of a hurry!
I know this is 2 years old, and I have no idea if you still have the Sweepster, and if you still lack a powerful enough tractor (I think you have a more powerful one now, not sure). If you'd still have this issue, maybe it's an option to split the broom and take one half off. Sure, it'd mean more passes, but a few extra passes is less bothersome than constantly being forced to stop and restart.
I've tried running it in float as well but it is so front heavy that it tends to dig too much when in float. Oh, you mean to mount it up? Yeah, that probably makes more sense! Thanks for the tip!
> Spends 4 hours recovering and connecting brush wheel attachment > Uses $80,000 of equipment to do so > 30 minutes of stone removal > Destroys grass > Spend another hour dismantling and putting everything away "So much effort saved" 🤣
Hey now. Your estimations are a bit off. But, if you are offering $80,000 for that backhoe, then I have one to sell you! Look to my newest video for the state of that "destroyed grass". Funny comment though. You're not entirely wrong!
I’ve got an old power brush that u have been wanting to set up on mu old 442 case. I assume “Bill” has an Onan. I’ve been swapping out my Onan engine to 402D-5 Perkins. Think Bill needs. Swap.
My tractor broom has gauge wheels on it and it does a very good job of taming lawn stones!! It also has springs on it to help transfer some of the weight of the broom onto the tractor. If I did not mow the other side of the road I might sweep loose stone to the other side in the fall.
I think I''m gonna look into some gauge wheels if I decide to try this broom ever again. Maybe I should just get rid of all the loose stones on the road! I mow the other side too but I can quit :)
I’m still trying to figure out how you went from camera to drone in the opening act.
It took a few tries to get that right Jeremy!
@@digdrivediy your camera work, set up, and placement is top notch. Small channels like us really appreciate your creativity and effort. Great stuff buddy.
Thanks! You've got a great channel and I can tell you put in a lot of work yourself. Thanks for turning in!
@@CairnCreek I will go check out your channel, but Neil is the best I've seen. I can't make myself spend that much time on the camera work. Over the weekend I was making a video and was like, "crap, I was going to do that thing Neil Koch does." I finish a project and realize I forgot to even bring the camera!
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My one Garden Tractor had that same issue. It's the one I use to mow lawn so everytime I got into tall thick grass it would kill the engine. I broke down an rebuilt it over the winter and now it's like a new tractor. I'm happy you won't need to deal with that crap anymore now that you have Burno!!!!
I always watch to the end because my favorite part is the editing and camera work. I finish a project and think, "Dang - I forgot to record it!" I was trying to channel my inner Neil Koch over the weekend and do a better job on the filming. Keep up the good work, we appreciate it!
I appreciate it so much KOL. I'll need to see this video now that was inspired by DDD! Thanks for watching.
The plow guy must have been doing 60 mph when he came by your house as far as the gravel was thrown up into your yard. Lol. I agree with you, I believe it's time to rebuild the old 318. I like the 318 set up though. My friend has one of those and it has 100 different uses. Great vid, stay safe.
Thanks Blackdog! Yeah, he was buzzing past pretty quick. I thought having the road chip and sealed would solve our problem of stones in the yard, but just as bad as ever. I think I'll try for a new power plant for Bill this coming year.
Thanks Neil! Found you on TTWT episode. Bill seems like he could use a new short block or bore, valve & rebuild job, would last a long time.
Appreciate it John. Thanks for coming over to check it out. I may go with a rebuild. Not sure what to do yet.
Two things they need to do in the winter. One freeze in the road by mixing the snow and gravel during the first snow. Second no smooth blade should ever touch a gravel road in the winter
I agree.
Your production is excellent as always.
Thanks Mark! Means a lot to me.
Fantastic video as always! You have an amazing setup at your house! I’m jealous I wish I had room for a big shop at my house. That sweeper worked great on those rocks. Look forward to the next one
Thanks Brandon. Having the shop has certainly been a blessing and I don't know what I would do without it. Thanks for watching sir.
You have a lot of area, I use a shop vac! Rebuild Bill, he deserves it!
I think he may get a transplant. Thanks for watching!
I love my power broom. Mines a Shindaiwa. I bet a pull behind lawn sweeper would also work to pick up those stones.
The power broom is just awesome for this. Wish I could make that sweepster work just as well and save my back. I've tried the pull sweeper back in the day and they work a little bit. They are quick to get too heavy if I remember right.
yep.....watch 'til the very end...thumbs up too !
Thanks Jake!
Neil I was laughing so hard seeing you trying so hard to get your 700 into position for the forks… but then that clip from the movie just made it worst… Thankyou for the laughs.
Ha! Glad you got a kick out of that clip. I thought it was fitting :)
The bloopers at the end are awesome!!
lol on Austin Powers meme. That old JD 318 is cool. I now see where Steiner and Ventrac got the ideas for the front PTO and easy on/off attachments.
Haha! Hoping a few people liked that! Thanks!
Get rid of the backache with the power broom and buy the wheel assembly for the power broom
The older I get the more wheels I seem to buy! 😂
Jeepers that transition from gimbal to drone and back was tight!
Mr. Wes! Hey, thanks so much. That took a few tries but was fun to create. I really enjoy your channel so I'm really tickled to see your name pop up here. Thanks for stopping by!
This is the kinda stuff I'd love doing.. If I had a garden..
Appreciate you watching!
To get around problem of the head being too high or low put a couple wheels on pipes drill holes to ajust the height. The wheels will keep it consistent and the weight off. 🤔
Good idea!
Yep I watch til the end. You must have picked up some of Captain Kleeman's habits on viewer abuse things kinda getting a little wild there at the end. Nice video as always Neil.
Haha! I don't even remember the ending on this one but I believe you :) Thanks for begin a "till the ender" Jeffery!
Ha ha the old stihl saves the day. Great video. 👍
Can always count on that Stihl as long as I'm healthy enough to run it!
You can always vanguard swap these old beasts! They are great!
That's a good option!
Makes me want to try a broom on my 2025R or X738. I already have the front pto on the 738. The Stihl is just too much work.
You're right about that! The older I get, the more work it seems to be too!
Saw your video with Tractor time with Tim... you've hit the big time now . Way to go. Do you sell merch?
Haha! Thanks a bunch Johnny! No, haven't sold any merch yet. Maybe some day if enough people are ever interested. Thanks for watching!
I laughed pretty hard with the a powers clip. Any way with tools is the better way. Try attaching a broom spool to a snow blower. Might be easier the trimmer engine. Good entertainment thanks
Yes! I'm glad someone mentioned the AP clip! I was wondering how that would be received! Never thought of a snowblower broom... interesting! Thanks John!
Tell me about the attachment for backhoe please!!! Home made or store bought. I could imagine that is very handy!!
Never mind I found it!
Hope that is helpful John! Thanks for watching.
Ok question why didn't you just put the pallet in the drive? Would had been much easier to hook up😊
Oh, just how I was sitting I didn't think I could reach because of the fuel barrel. I do it differently nowadays. That was nearly my first time getting something down with the backhoe.
Can you convert the broom to a hydraulic motor and a quick hitch for a bigger tractor? Will it sweep leaves?
Might be able to do that but might be easier to just buy the right setup I guess. Would be a fun project though. No, it doesn't work well with leaves. They tend to just go round and round and really don't windrow very well. Plus when it gets too deep it struggles as well. Thanks for watching Tim!
You gonna bring the sweepster back out for a spin when you get the dream tractor done?
Nice Neil! That poor drone 😉
Haha! No doubt. It's just too boring flying it around up high where it is safe and easy. I always have to push the limit. That crash actually happened when I lost communication with it. I was way out front by the road and the drone lost signal when it went in the barn. Thanks for watching Mike!
Give old Bill a motor upgrade!!!
I like that idea Eugene!
Id buy that setup
I may consider selling. Not sure yet.
Nothing runs like a Deere. 👍
Haha! I'd say plenty of them run a little better than this one 😂
Hello Neil my name is Ryan I bought a new kubota bx1880 I had since September 29th love it. Nothing runs like a kubota the john deere 318 is my favorite tractor
@@ryanvalleyirrigation9684 Hi Ryan. Glad to meet you and thanks for sharing about your tractor. Kubota makes a nice tractor too. The 318 has been my favorite since I was 12 years old and still is my favorite 32 years later!
Add a set of wheels that will let the broom ride on the grass!
Good idea for sure. Might just need to do that.
Would a set of biggie wheels help with digging too deep?
That's what I'm thinking Jared.
Cool
Thanks Brandon!
Acts like it's starving for fuel. Make sure you have fresh gas in there. I don't use any ethanol gas in my 318 because I have not changed the fuel lines yet. If I use it, it's a guarantee I will have to take the top of the carb off and clean the jets out because the fuel lines are deteriorating internally and getting in the jets. It's possible the lines in the gas tank are cracked as well and pulling air instead of all fuel.
You could be right. I will give it a good check before I do anything drastic. Compression was down though too. I checked it a couple years ago and thought then I was likely running on borrowed time. But you're exactly right I do need to check fuel supply to make sure it isn't just starving for fuel. Great advice.
U alt to see if u can’t find one for one of the other tractor or get u a nother 318 for it to live on and make u a set of wills to go on it
I think I may just do that. I've got some ideas. Thanks for watching!
I wonder if Brutus would make this less awful?
I have the same problem
I feel your pain Jackson!
Cool video m8 ✌️✌️✌️✌️
Thanks a bunch!
So I gotta ask...after that dethatching that you accomplished while removing the stones did that grass perform better than the rest of the lawn? Haha
No difference. I always think that too but doesn't matter for us really.
Was the camera ok at the very END???
Yep! Fortunately I saw it wobbling and stopped right before I hit it with the broom. It may not have liked that too much! Thanks for being one of my enders!
Maybe vanguard swap that 318.
Good candidate.
You wore me out just watching!
Haha! That power broom can take a lot out of a guy!
How did you buy that tractor for $100? I would love to have a tractor like that for that cheap
Right place at the right time I guess. Those deals are out there, just have to be patient.
Put an engine on the sweepster.
That might be a little more engineering than I'm up for right now! Thanks for watching!
Time for a fuel filter and a tune up
I'm gonna look into doing a tune up but I'm afraid compression is low. We'll see. Hope it is easy fix though maybe.
Just put the stihl on the front of the tractor
Haha! There ya go. Or I was thinking maybe the neighbor kid...
$100 Bill has seen better days 😄. Ol reliable Stihl saves the day. If I were Stihl, I'd be endorsing your videos!! ......just sayin
Gettin' tired. If Stihl comes calling, then I'm answering. I've sponsored them for years so time to return the favor!
I’ll give you 2 100 dollar bills for ur 318 haha
Haha! I'm not quite there yet. He can still pull a fertilizer spreader so I'll keep him around a bit.
Adjustable caster wheels on the sweepster would help. The Stihl power broom is very effective, but is a workout !
You are certainly right on all points there John!
Drop a bigger motor in bill more power arrrh arrrh
Agreed. Some big casters would work amazing. I built some for my old bosses. His was hooked to a skid steer.
I still love that backow attetsment for the forks.
look forward to what you will do with the frond brush .
thanks for the video Neil
Thanks Hollandduck! Be interesting to figure out what to do with it.
Yep, I always watch all the way to the end! Great video Neil. I used to rake all the stone from my frontage each spring but now I just wait until a nice rain, get out the lawn roller and press them into the ground. I've found that to be the simplest, easiest way to take care of the stone from the County chip & seal on my 300 yards of frontage. Happy Easter to you and your family!
I appreciate it so much Rick. I have used the roller trick on certain years too! Always works great to roll in the extras too even when I use the broom. Happy Easter to you and yours as well!
Guage wheels on the broom and a V-twin OHV re-power for Bill! That would be an awesome video!
I'm with ya Jimmy! I'd love to do an engine project for Bill.
When i fist read the Title i thought Snow stones hey. We call that Hail, then i watched and feel stupid lol
Ha! No reason to feel bad. I called them that but probably isn't a normal word. Thanks for watching!
I have a winter project idea for you. Adapt the sweepster to fit on the quick-tatch of your 755 loader. I bet you would use it MUCH more.
HEY , Good things were made in the 60's .... everything good was made in the USA /UK / Canada . A made in China sweeper couldn't last 50 years or 5 years ! Going to have to get one !
Thanks Wayne! A lot of truth to all that my friend!
neil do u think you would get a new 310SL backhoe when u get the money?
If I had the money I probably would get one. But I don't know how soon that'll be a priority.
Same setup as the 2 stage blower I have for my 318 need to put the belt on before you attack it all the way it is a pain
“This things a turd” hahaha don’t know why that was so funny but it was! Thanks for the video. Maybe a motor swap tutorial?!
Ha! I've never used this tractor for any heavy work other than spreading and rolling so was surprised it had so much trouble. I like the motor swap idea. I still need this tractor around.
Neil, when was the last time you changed the fuel filter and ran some carb cleaner in the tank. Seems you have a fuel problem.... sounds like its starving for fuel.
It has been a good while Larry. Might be worth a shot before I put it out to pasture, but I do know that compression is low too. It's been getting weaker the last couple years. Would be nice to discover just a fuel issue though. It definitely wouldn't hurt to try. Good point.
I really loved the transition in the top of your barn. That was awesome! Keep up the great work.
Thanks a lot Clay. That one was fun to do!
I don't love it. Please whip up an elevator for your barn. That was half the video just to get the damn broom down.
I watch until the end for the bloopers Neil! Another great video.
Defective seat switch just like mine.. My 318 has dual hyd outlets and they are in the way when mounting. Kind of like stuffing 5 lbs of "S....T" in a four lb bucket. I made a couple of adjustable storage stands out of ready rod and that allows me to change up and down angles while installing. My Sweepster is a C-48. An oldie. I do not have an angle feature. Permanently angled to the right and it uses a one way cylinder. Gravity drop. I don't run out of power but because it has all new bristles it gouges in unevan and soft ground. My ditch banks are steeper than yours and that gets interesting when the ground is wet. The new ones have adjustable skids and that keeps the sweeper from gouging. The guy that plows my road travels at high speeds and the gravel migrates as far as 25 feet from the shoulder's edge. The fun part is when an old lady driving by calls the cops because a little gravel is flicked up on the blacktop. Have a good one. Arnie
My seat switch is non-functional already so that wasn't it. It was just running out of power unfortunately. I love the storage stand idea! That's great thinking! Sounds like you have it worse than me Arnie! I appreciate you watching and for the great comment!
"I call it bill because it cost me a 100 dollar bill"
"This things a turd"
Honestly I think the sweepsterbroom did a better job, but it is under powered. I think next winter, maybe since the snow blower is almost done. You should but a new motor in Bob and throw some casters on that sweeper. I love your videos. And your property is beautiful!
Thanks a lot Joshua! I've got some ideas for Bill. May get a heart transplant even this summer yet. Thanks for the kind words and appreciate you watching.
Since I think the mower decks are interchangeable between the 318 and the 140's I wonder what would happen if you put it on one of those? I guess the rubber wheels prevent those from digging in to the soild too easily. What would Vernie do? LOL!
This broom would go on a 140 but it would be hard to steer as they don't have power steering is all. Be interesting to know what Vernie would do for sure!
So why don't you mount a u-joint on the front corner of Bill's foot deck with ab out a 12" pole and strap so you can put the shaft of the power broom through that and drive Bill while managing the broom's powerhead to sweep the rocks?
I mean .. that would be a DIY method...
There's an idea!
With only a $100 in ole Bill it might be worth checking local classifieds or auctions for a repower. I like the forklift set up for the rear bucket on the backhoe. Could you show more details on that sometime? Your place looks great. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Lucas! I'm shopping for some possible repower options. Not sure what path to take just yet. I hate to just give up on him cause the hydro and everything else works pretty good still.
Oh, and I made a video when I built the backhoe forklift. I also feature it in another video where I mounted a high rise deer blind. The build video is here: ua-cam.com/video/HaoMw5Dt0c4/v-deo.html
I have two friends that have the brooms on different sized Kubota small tractors. They have all the customers they can handle with them. We use them, because the environment is too cold in the winter to use just salt. The city uses sand, with just enough salt to keep the sand flowing, (salt absorbs the moisture down to -17°C, sand has to be conditioned, before temps get that low, also this is all prepared in the fall, you wont be able to prepare the sand in the dead of winter).😁
Best wishes from the far North.
Great to hear from you Carl! That sounds like quite the challenge! Yeah, I could stay busy with this broom. I used to travel around with it quite often when I used it more frequently a decade ago. I was happy to let people forget I had it but I just realized this video may be a reminder now 😬
I don't mean to patronize, I'm just talking- have you tried to tune the JD, or just drop the bowl and spray it out? I had an onan generator that had sat, it was also a dog until I got the carb cleaned out right, but usually when they run good under light load and then dog when the throttle opens thats a sign of leaning out, weather it be a partial clog or the high speed needle is set a bit too far in. That engine should have belt-snapping torque, but things have to be right when the governor asks for heavy power for the first time in a long time. Good luck! I also was thinking the same thing you were with the caster kit, as it would allow the broom to follow the ground contour independently and might really help with keeping the stones from being thrown back downhill.
I've tried to tune it up. It's just wore out unfortunately. The caster wheels would be great though!
This was always a pain in the rear when our driveway was limestone. It wasn't very long, but never was enjoyable. If we had one of those paddle brooms for our trimmer, it'd have cut the time down in my view. Looks like you did a good dethatching job on the grass though. It's a good thing they now come with wheels to avoid killing the grass.
Very true Robert. I think the more modern version of these sweepsters are a better working setup. I need to modify mine. I used to rake that entire road front before I had my power broom. It was a chore!!!
As long as it’s an OE color I am good with it. As long as it’s not pink or purple.
Install the power broom upside down and use it while pulling toward yourself. That way it works under its own weight and takes almost all the hard work out of it! 👍
I've used it upside down quite a bit too Jamie. Works in some cases and I usually mix it up a bit. But, it does throw all the stones at your legs and feet and for me it doesn't always work quite as well. Nice to have options though. Thanks for the suggestion and appreciate you watching!
You hook up the belt. Then hook up hydraulic lines. Finally you use the hydraulics to set the pins. Assuming that's like the one we have. Ours is almost 40years old now.
I think this one is probably 30 years old at least. Hopefully I remember your trick for next time! Thanks Robert!
Hey, came across your video through YT suggestion algorithm. I saw you were having the back pains, and suggest the Darwin Grip.
Never heard of it but I'll look into it.
Looks like Bill needs a heart transplant.
I think if you did that and added some casters to the broom frame for depth control then spring cleanup would be much easier if your sitting when you have as much to clean up as you do.
I think you're right Wayne. Not sure what I'm going to do yet. If I use that broom again it will have some type of mod for sure!
I am glad you demonstrated the big sweepster. Would be a good series to see Bill get full maintenance and repair/rebuild (paint?) as needed. It is possible the air cleaner, carb, fuel delivery, throttle is half your problem. For small jobs the hand broom may be best, but to do your yard, the neighbors and the church you need more power. If some fixed casters can be welded to the sweeper then you have another vid to share.
I hope to have some more videos on Bill very soon. Thanks for watching!
Nooooo, don't paint Bill!! The patina gives him character. Fix everything else but no paint!
Fab a axle on back like your scraper box with casters running forward with a cylinder in center in center and hook to the 2 ports not in use on front then you can adjust for any depth from seat. Just a thought
I like where your head is at. I've been thinking about a possible solution and you and I have similar thoughts. Thanks for watching!
Just rebuild the engine yourself, its not hard. I blew up a 22hp briggs on my La145 and i rebuilt the engine in an afternoon.
I think I could handle it if I obviously farm out the machining. I don't know if I want to invest the money in it though. Or the time. Time is the biggest thing I am short on at the moment.
I'm still trying to understand why you didn't set that power broom on the other side in the open driveway or get it close to the ground and drive the backhoe away from the building some. It looked like you had a tough time connecting to it in the grass.
Just experimenting is all and seeing if I could get from in and out of the barn without moving the backhoe from one position. I placed a few other pallets back into the barn that you didn't see on camera. The open driveway side didn't allow me enough room to swing into the clearing since I wasn't sitting at a 90 degree angle to the clearing. Mainly just screwing around a bit. I move stuff around by just driving the backhoe in and out as you suggest as well and you can see that in some other videos. Sometimes I do it the "hard way" just for the video's sake as well. Makes people leave comments 😉 Thanks so much for watching!
yup adjustable caster wheel height kit/mod and you're good ta go although i wonder whether the flapper paddles do a better job vs the weedwhip strings er bristles
I might just look into those wheels someday if I ever need this thing again. I definitely prefer the flapper over the bristles.
might be time for either a rebuild of the Onan thats in the 318, or a repower with a predator 670, still, good old tractor, and interesting video
Thanks a bunch Fox!
I watch your videos daily. I am wondering if you have ever considered selling the sweepster for the 318.
Hey thanks so much Ray!
I have thought about it but always fearful that once I sell it I will need it for something. I'll probably just keep it around for that one off chance I may need it as long as I have a tractor around that will run it. Thanks so much for supporting the channel!
Seemless camera transitions. Just give in and rock 6ft from the road, no more throwing them back and less grass to mow, win win.
Haha! That would be a good solution I suppose 😉
I just clicked because I was wondering what snow stones was and now I know…just a strange term for white stone roads or white gravel roads..lol
Haha. I made that term up I guess. I didn't know what else to call them...
It does a great job. I would sweep the stones to the other side of the road. Time to repower the 318 or a new HD Lawn tractor. I watched to the end. That is 3/4 stone and too big for that type of road.
Thanks Gord! I agree, the stones are a little too big. If you watch my next video you'll see what I decided to do with those stones. It does work well when the tractor stays happy. Appreciate you being there at the end!
For that kind of tractor just put a new engine in it because it’s got hydraulic hook ups and it works good it would be better to just buy a new or even used engine for it
I like your thinking Robert.
Amen , I use the stihl yard boss with sweep attachment for 140 foot driveway works great,
Great tools! Thanks Jozo!
The brush hadn't been used for ten years yet you don't lube the bearings before use. Then wonder why the tractor isn't powerful enough.
Yeah, a little neglect on my part. Although some things happen off camera Glenn. I'm not wondering why the tractor isn't powerful enough though because I know it is low on compression and has over 1600 hours. He's been getting weak for a couple years even when trying to cut grass. Thanks for watching though and it is good to point out the importance of proper maintenance. Sometimes I'm in too big of a hurry!
There is probably a shoulder strap somewhere in the barn that came with that Stihl motor. That would take some strain off the arms.
It's probably at the original owners house as I got it second hand. That would be pretty helpful though. I may look into that idea!
We live in such a buy and get rid of world wat would be great is you re powering and modern upgrading these machines
I agree Noel. I'm looking into options for this one. I have a hard time throwing anything away!
If you decide to sell the broom for the 318 I’d de interested.
I know this is 2 years old, and I have no idea if you still have the Sweepster, and if you still lack a powerful enough tractor (I think you have a more powerful one now, not sure). If you'd still have this issue, maybe it's an option to split the broom and take one half off. Sure, it'd mean more passes, but a few extra passes is less bothersome than constantly being forced to stop and restart.
I have a better tractor now 💪
@@digdrivediyBrutus!
hook up the hydraulic lines and put the front lift in FLOAT. then you can lift the thing up easy.
I've tried running it in float as well but it is so front heavy that it tends to dig too much when in float. Oh, you mean to mount it up? Yeah, that probably makes more sense! Thanks for the tip!
Nice footage at the end. I’ve done that a few times with my drone as well. Great content as always Neil!
Thanks so much Chris!
> Spends 4 hours recovering and connecting brush wheel attachment
> Uses $80,000 of equipment to do so
> 30 minutes of stone removal
> Destroys grass
> Spend another hour dismantling and putting everything away
"So much effort saved"
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Hey now. Your estimations are a bit off.
But, if you are offering $80,000 for that backhoe, then I have one to sell you!
Look to my newest video for the state of that "destroyed grass".
Funny comment though. You're not entirely wrong!
@@digdrivediy it made for an entertaining video though 🤝
doesnt sweepster make nylon brushes and ifyouattach either a srt of rollers or wheels to.raise the brushes height not to dig in
This broom actually has plastic brushes of some sort. They're not too hard on the grass unless it gets buried. Need that wheel kit!
I’ve got an old power brush that u have been wanting to set up on mu old 442 case.
I assume “Bill” has an Onan. I’ve been swapping out my Onan engine to 402D-5 Perkins. Think Bill needs. Swap.
You're right; it is an Onan. I think a swap is on the "to do" list for sure.
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Poor Bill, hes tired but gotta love those 318s.
For sure. Gonna breathe some new life in soon.
My tractor broom has gauge wheels on it and it does a very good job of taming lawn stones!! It also has springs on it to help transfer some of the weight of the broom onto the tractor. If I did not mow the other side of the road I might sweep loose stone to the other side in the fall.
I think I''m gonna look into some gauge wheels if I decide to try this broom ever again. Maybe I should just get rid of all the loose stones on the road! I mow the other side too but I can quit :)