SAVING A STEINER 430 MAX ( VENTRAC) FROM A JUNKYARD AFTER SITTING MANY YEARS.....PART 2
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- Опубліковано 25 тра 2023
- THIS IS PART 2 OF FIXING THIS STEINER 430 MAX 4X4 ARTICULATING TRACTOR WHICH IS PRETTY SIMILAR TO A VENTRAC, THIS MACHINE COMES EQUIPPED WITH A 3 CYLINDER KUBOTA GAS ENGINE 🙂. IN THIS VIDEO WE FIX THE MOWER DECK, FIX THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND STEERING VALVE, FIX NUMEROUS THINGS AND TEST THE MACHINE ON SOME STEEP HILLS.
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It’s cool to bring the mower back to life!! Something to mention is Never blow the grass on the road!! I used to ride motorcycles and you would not believe how Dangerous it is when you all of a sudden come up on cut grass on the road!! It’s like hitting an Ice Patch! Very very Dangerous!! Also if something God for bid happens like that….. the bike rider can Sew you or their bike insurance will and it won’t be cheap! Just thought I would mention that so you don’t have any problems!
thank u my friend I always go back over and blow the gas’s off the road 👍
Shut up. Ride better.
Not to mention it's against the law to blow your grass and lawn clipping in the road
I remember on a driving test, the only thing that is allowed to be dropped on public roads as feathers.
That was in California and that may be legal because poultry trucks haul birds and feathers may fly all over the road.
Nice job. I am not sure why people junk such good Equipment. I would gladdly take stuff like that to tinker with. I think you got yourself a really nice machine there.
I think the guy passed away and his family were overwhelmed with everything or didn’t care and just let it all sit… however it was a great deal for me🙂
that reliable kubota engine sures tough for sitting for lots of years and running there the worlds best #1 engines out there
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Thank you so much Patrick!! What a awesome comment!🙂
can't wait to see you paint the old steiner
I got some cool tires for it already 😊
Good to see a young man taking on such projects.
thanks!!
It made light work of the high weed on the incline on the banks great vid 👌🏻 enjoyed watching 👀 you restore this machine
thank you my friend!!
@The Home Pros your a very talented mechanic 🛠🔧 your vids are teaching a lot of people , respect 🙏🏻 my friend...
Congrats on finding the Steiner 430 Max mower and fixing it-up to mow ur land.
Great video and it's awesome that you've pulled something from the junk yard and made yourself a $40,000 outfit.
Thanks 👍 it sure is🙂
That was a great save and a sound machine that was made to work!
it sure is thank you very much!!
WOW...just WOW. Another great junkyard save/renovation! I smell state/county maintenance bids/contracts using the Steiner to maintain right of way/retention ponds/etc. Simply great work and great skills.
that means so much to me jamie, thank you very much!! really means a lot!!
@@TheHomePros6221 tough strong kubota engine from sitting that long in tall weeds at junk yard the kubotas reliable engine
What a machine, awesome.
thank you Derek 🙂
I was already impressed by ur mecanic skills 👌
But im impressed to by how u make the vids, nice job 👍
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hey hex! thank you soo much!! I truly appreciate it!! really means a lot!
That turned out great. I hope you don't get rid of it. That machine is tough. Plus, there are other attachments that you could get for it, if needed.
thank you! I would love to get a power rake for it one day 🙂
Every ditch for 5 square miles gonna look great now! Well done!
hahaha soo true!!🤣🤣
Very nice job getting the old girl in operation again enjoyed watching you work on her face 👍😎
Pretty expensive machine you brought back to life and kept it out of the landfill. Hats off to you!!
thank you Richard!!
I just about gave up on seeing this machine again, and here it is!!! I know you have had some health problems. I hope your feeling well now. I never gave up on your channel because you keep everything real!!! Good to see you back, and thanks for sharIng buddy!!!
that means so much to me man thank you!!
Giving me ‘Al Bladez’ vibes with that mowing time lapse. Before you say it I was like “wonder if he sharpened them blades”
lol🙂🙂
Good job!
Thank you 🙂🙂🙂
Another great video, 👍 what a great machine and restoration project, but because it can climb very steep hills you should fit a roll over bar for your own safety, that would be worth doing, and keep up your amazing mechanical skills restoring the variety of machines you work on. 🚜 👍👍👍👏
thank you!! you read my mind!! I will prob build one when I restore it
YOU are amazing dude. Thanks for saving this machine's life. Cheers
aw man thank you so much!! greatly appreciate it
love watching your videos; all youtubers should learn to edit like you do.
thank you so much dean that means soo much to me!!
wish you could post more often. that must be a $20k machine new if you can find one ! nice video, you sure did need the work pants, very uotown!
i wish I could to im going to try to but some of these projects take forever and tons of time to edit but maybe I can get a better computer one day and that will speed things up. these Steiners new like the 450 now are 30k+ they are very expensive!!
Great to see the Steiner back working and with that mower - what a machine. Great job there Darrell. Cheers Dave.
hey Dave! thank you very much!!
Saved your video for a slow day at work today. Awesome skills you've acquired. This is the kind of DIY stuff they need to be teaching in school instead of the indoctrination crap going on now.
you sure got that rite!! I hate the way things are going nowadays
That’s things a little beast
It sure is thanks Brayden!! I appreciate it brother!!
You're awesome man! Great job.
thank u Jeffery
When disassembling steering valves and hydraulic motors, its important to scratch a V on one side to align the sections in the right order and orientation.
I did I forgot to show that I did that👍
Nice job, can’t wait to see you paint it. Cheers
nice one mate
thank you andris 😊😊
@@TheHomePros6221 wish i was there so i could ride it with you *in hopes it does not sound weird* 🤣🤣🤷♀🤷♀
Take turns riding it lol
@@Ants_Pants hahaha🤣
Great little tractor you got there, and a most enjoyable video... thank you!
That plasma cutter is nice, but you make me nervous using it near those dry leaves and wooden ramp. Careful. Good job Man.
yes I watch out for that but it stays really damp rite there cause all the rain water floods by the ramp so it’s been ok so far
Fantastic as usual ! Nothing like watching the Master performing top notch operation on that machine, very entertaining and impressive how you puzzled everting back together like butter. I am looking forward for the restoration but I have to confess that IMO nothing beats the bike work. Hope your health is going in the right direction, I will keep you in my prayers . 🙏🏻. Kudos my man 👊🏻
thank you so much my friend, it was a lot of work for sure!! but it’s a good machine and one day will be even better. the goldwing was awesome I’ve been thinking of what I can do for another video on it or maybe another bike? anyway thank you my friend 🙂
love the content
thank you very much Joseph !!
Impressive young man! Great job!
Dude every time I'm more blown away with your mechanical skills. You should be working for Nascar! I wish I was your neighbor, I'd learn so much!! Love these videos!
Wow, thanks! I really appreciate that!!
Looks like a keeper Excellent repair work
thank you very much micheal!!🙂
Just found your channel and I’m very impressed, great job fabricating that belt retainer, you’re absolutely killing it with this UA-cam, great work man
Another quality rebuild and quality production - thanks 🏴🙋🏼♂️👍🏻
thank u andrew
Hats off Sir, congrats great maintenance almost a restoration. Make a great use of your "New" machine. Keep healthy and God bless you.
thank you so much my friend!!🙂🙂
Great fix waiting for the restore project.
thank u!!
It reminds me of a ventrack.
Considering all you have in it and it's got a diesel engine on it you probably got a 15-20.000 dollors mower. Sure will look good when you put a paint job on it.
Man you have done some nice work.
thank you very much brother
Always great to have a new video up and this is no exception you’re technic is up there with the best,these are great machines and you’ve saved it from destruction hope things are improving in the health department cheers and keep them coming
thank you so much Jeffery!! that really means a lot to me!
I think you did really well on this project, money-wise. Even if you get a couple grand tied up in it for parts, it will still be well worth it, considering the price of lawn and garden equipment these days. Plus you don't have all the electronic complexity associated with the new stuff either. That mower will run for years with a minimal amount of maintenance, since it's built like a tank! Looking forward to some paint work to finish it off!😉
thank you Dan!! but your not gonna beleive this but I payed 50 bucks for the machine and have probably less than 500 dollars in parts 😊😊 I think I did pretty well lol
@@TheHomePros6221 Holy moly!! That IS good!😮😄👍
Enjoyed this. That was a really good video. Keep up the great work.
thank u🙂
Great machine, can't wait for a restoration 😊
Thanks me either, I keep saying I’m gonna do it and then another project pops up
I had an old IH 300u with the same hydraulic whine. I tried figuring it out for months. Turns out there was a oil strainer on the supply line in the hydraulic oil tank. Iknow that has a hydraulic filter but you might wanna check the parts diagram to see if it has a supply line strainer in the tank.
yes they all pretty much have a small wine but the noise that I was happening was like a popping spring noise, whatever I did seemed to fix it
Great job, good workmanship will always be rewarded .
😊
I can see you chose the right machine to maintain your large lawn. I like your method of building the parts you can and buying the parts that should be new. Gaskets/hoses, belts.
thank you very much my friend!! I appreciate that!🙂🙂
I really enjoy the new content, and the way you edit the videos is just fantastic! You are a true work horse & and a great mekanic!
gosh that means so much my friend, I truly appreciate it!!
Man how the hell do you know how to do all that work? Haha it truly is amazing watching you work like it's nothing. Great video bro!!
Aw man thank you soo much!! Honestly it just comes naturally no one ever taught me I’ve always just had a interest in fixing things ever since I was young
That's a really awesome machine great video u just saved 50k for a new ventrac
Thanks 👍🙂🙂
I’m sorry I commented to early before the end of the video. You cleared up the blade issue 👍👏
All good
Hey Darrell. Another great video. I hope your health is improving every day. Keep up the awesome videos.
Very good work Darrell, you are a master of your trade.
I appreciate that!
You're quite a good fabricator as well as a technician.
thank you!
Love these kind of restorations, no bling bling, just fix it good and make it last!
🙂🙂
Very fine job Darrell, that is really a nice piece of equipment. That was a good save!
Pretty awesome having enough equipment and knowledge to fabricate some of your own parts. Love seeing old "junk" being made like new again.
Right on thank u so much!!
Like the way you work: quality is key. No messing around and this pays off! Cheers, Marten
The machine appears to be a grease gun virgin and not serviced well in its previous life.
Another great video! Always look forward to your new posts👍👍👍👍
Love your work ethics Bro!! There is a huge difference between a true mechanic and a parts-replacer..... You must have some very solid manly examples in your family. I am sure you did not just fall off a tree. hahahaha : ) "Keep the faith and sell it not..." Amen.
thank you!! actually my dad can’t fix anything but my grandpa can I think I get it from him
Great job Darrell!! Just a suggestion on new blades....Meg-Mo. They are a little pricey up front but you shouldn't have to sharpen them as much
Thanks for the tip!
During the mid 90's I had a Steiner dealership. I went to all of their schools, had all of the manuals, special tools... and we sold a lot of these machines. For you to have found such a low hour machine with the Kubota engine is a rare find! That era of machine from the factory used a very high grade of hydraulic oil, that was dyed blue. They would void the warranty if it did not have that oil in it, because of air cavitation in the system cause by inferior oils. Air bubbles in the oil, under pressure will damage the pump, and the drive motors under extreme conditions. The whining that you are hearing from the pump, is probably due to this. The whine may go away if you were to use this oil.... but if you keep fresh filters on it, you might be okay. Congrats on your find, congrats on your hard work... your determination on getting your Steiner back in shape is truly inspiring my friend! God Bless!
Thank you! Check out the end of my previous video on this machine it’s more of like a clicking spring sound and it sounds like it’s coming from the steering valve I took everything apart and it looks perfect inside the pump and steering valve it doesn’t seem to be hurting anything but I’m kinda baffled what’s causing the sound the wind sound is normal and it really doesn’t make a loud whine sound. It makes one just like a regular lawnmower or anything would make but anyway thanks for watching the video
Might want to cut some slot in that front panel to allow for more cooling
yes I was thinking of doing that however it stays pretty cool so far so idk yet
Man what a beast of a mower. Those can mow anything and not break a sweat.
u got that rite
I need to find one of these. I've got about 8 acres I mow with my tractor and rear finish mower. I can no longer turn to watch the mower do to back issues. Front mount would be awesome. 4x4 would be a bonus on our hills.
Great job! I didn’t see if you replaced blades or sharpened old ones. Love your talents
Both!
Hi Darrel, really enjoyed your work on the Steiner 430 Max also on the Honda Goldwing 👍 Disco Dave from
the uk 👍
Thank u Dave 🙂🙂
I have been a lawnmower geek for years, and I have never seen this particular brand before, nor have a seen such a complicated machine in that age range. Kudos to you for taking this one on.
thank you very much my friend!!
These were the best money could buy at one time and still extremely good
they are awesome
Fantastic Video! You got a complete GEM on your hands. Those machines are built to last! Great job sir!
thanks 😊
Brilliant as ever, cannot wait for the next one 😊😊😊
thank u
That was worth saving, good work.
very nice work bringing that workhorse back to snuff. whoever threw it away was a damn fool, but I guess the machine needed a man like you to give it the TLC it needed. Take the time when you have it and give it a nice paint job and it will give you years of faithful service and look good doing it. Once again Hell of a Job Sir.
thank u soo much!!
All things said and done . An excellent acquisition .
Good find looks like a great mower for getting under low tree branches.
it sure is!!
next video will be after pristine paint job,,,,,looks great,,,,good to see revived quality equipment running again
That's the plan!
Thank you for sharing, great project, I learn a lot 👍👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Add the wheel extension. It will everywhere. Great video
yes, I would love to have the wheel extension. It would be awesome.
That is some machine. Nice work there.👍👍
Nice job that’s a nice machine really cool that you’re saving it. Excellent content thanks
👌👌👍👍 Nice work! Thanks for the video.
thank you so much
A Fine Piece of Restortation Sir! This Machine is a Brute!
Many thanks!
Great video Darrell! Apologies, I started watching when you released it but only got to finish tonight. Can't believe how good that pump was after the horror of the CAT!! Hope all is well buddy!
Thanks Dave yea it’s crazy it’s in such good shape, looking foreward to yoyr next vid!!
Your fab skills and maintainance knowledge are top notch man!!
I appreciate that! thank u very much!
@@TheHomePros6221 No problem thank you for the videos!
Hey Home Pro, this is first recommend vid i got for your channel in almost 4 weeks, thought i would let you know since your vids about the hacking bastards took your channel...i have seen this one but enjoyed it again!!!
👍👍👍😎💣💯
thanks Jim!
Great job & nice to see you with new PPE 👏🏻. Has the noise from the pump gone after the rebuild? 👍🏻🇮🇪
thank you!🙂🙂 yes whatever I did fixed it
Great video. This was your best one yet. Great editing and enjoyed you added in all the mowing shots.
Wow, thanks!🙂🙂
This is amazing, why would anyone junk a Steiner tractor? They are not cheap to begin with, and they are incredibly capable. You certainly got lucky, enjoy it.
thank you!! the guy passed away and everything just sat for years
Finding it he did get lucky, but it was all skill getting it back where it needed to be.
dude you are a god damn WIZARD awesome just awesome ..love watching you at work !! you inspire me to fix shit !!
haha thank you soo much Julian!!!! means a lot to me brother!!🙂🙂🙂
Excellent video and congratulations on this project!
thank u🙂
You can add load balancing springs to the front between the grill and the deck for extra front axle weight. Or take off the suitcase weights to help balance it out. AT101 tires help too, and 3" spacers for side hill stability. Duals make it not so maneuverable.
I use a BX39 belt, the notches prevent belt cracking due to running over the belt tensioner.
that’s awesome do they make kits for the 430?
That is an amazing piece of machinery that you got. I was thinking expanded metal for a belt guard on the mower deck so you can monitor the belts and know when to clean it out.
Great find painted up that would bring a nice payday good job.
Definitely!! as I only paid 50 bucks for it lol
That machine would be great for mowing back side of pond dams.
it does them well!
Really awesome follow up video. Your ability to make the parts that you cannot find or has you were taking the unit apart to repair and didn't want to wait on ordering them is astounding. Very much self reliance. Looking forward to the next video on the complete restore.
Glad you enjoyed it!! thank u very much!!🙂🙂
You have an amazing skill set..I remember seeing you pull this from the junk yard. Amazing work and well done.😀
Thank you so much Charles!!🙂🙂
Great job and awesome mower 👍
Your videos are great, so glad I found your channel!!
Glad you like them!