Fendt 720 window is back in - move home!
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- Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
- ** The window was ordered and installed back in the tractor, and it just so happens to work out that the grain auger is also fixed and ready to move back home..
** The move went well actually, but I flinched everytime I met someone on the highway! 😂
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Just apply a clear foil like a carvwindow tint in the inside, it will still crack easy, but glass will not gonna fly into you next time
Btw ClearPlex had a windshield film which goes on the outside, and provides protection against stone chips 🤔 (Bojler eladó! 😂)
I'm impressed with how quiet the Fendt is. Rob from the UK
Great thing about Mike is that he leads by example by always getting down the tractor backwards with 3 points contact at all time ;) Hahaha Great video as always Sir
Oh of course! Everynow and then I have a point of contact 😂
You're brave man Mike, you wouldn't catch me doing 50+k on the UK roads with an auger that long or wide. As for the front window, ask Fendt to put you a laminated one in, they should it looks like you spend enough with them! I think all front screens a laminated over in UK, however I might be wrong about that.
Might could do a window tint on the windshield, the layer of vinyl would at least slow down the glass breaking, maybe not shatter in your face but drop to the floor. They make clear tint that blocks UV, which would help with heat in the summer as well
I agree with your comment on laminated safety glass being a requirement in all implements that have any chance of being driven on road.
You should make a video explaining the business side of the farm. Example= Who’s in charge when it comes to everyday operations? Who owns the farm? How do you guys get paid? Average gas bill? How much you sell the crops for? Etc
nice new window its so clear
Love your videos from Saskatchewan too
3:34 The real reason the windshield broke is that the truck drove in kph and the tractor drove in mph - they are incompatible units. :-)
You were just talking about this situation in a previous video if I'm not mistaken! It should! be law that at least front Windows be laminated!!
Mike, there is a clear UV material made by 3m I believe that you might be able to have done. It’s a clear sheet product that applied like tint would on windows. That might minimize the glass chards in event that happens again. Just my 2 cents
Yep.. I had 3m on my car side window, window got shattered, film held the shards in place perfectly
This is the solution, nice and cheap. Easy to apply.
Agreed. Have had it on my front windshields. Helps reduce heat from the sun as well because of the UV protection. Worth the investment as a whole.
This is exactly what I was going to suggest. It's 3M CR90.
Good morning Mike. I have to admit I cringed a little when the first 2 semis passed you! Thank you for the ride to town and back ❤️❤️
Ouch! That's pricy! Mike, you have mad driving skills for sure. I love tractors that go 34 MPH, back in my day top speed was 22 MPH.
Here in Europe Fendt's topspeed of 63 km/h is allowed which is freakin awesome. I wonder why semis are allowed to drive 100 km/h but tractors shouldn't drive faster than 50 km/h in Canada and maybe the USA as well?! Makes no sense to me
@@Horrligan, that is awesome. You get to where you are going in a hurry.
Mike,
I have clear film on the inside of my pickup windshield that is also a UV blocker; maybe that's an option.
$2000 bucks? Holy crap!
That Massey is gonna reject those inferior JD bolts!🤣
I've been an advocate for laminated windshields and back windows for tractors and other equipment for years. I've lost two tractor windshields like Mike did and several back windows over the years. I once had a rock thrown by a truck go through the cab door window and out the back window. My biggest gripe is the Gators. Those things can go 45 mph and they don't have a laminated windshield!
Beautiful views in that valley. Gods country.
Drive you on the 18 with your Fendt 720 and the augur the landscape are nice and like your UA-cam and Patreon video's
Put vinyl window film on the inside of the tractor, chance of catching the window glass before it gets to you.
I think Mike likes his window crystal clear, he mentioned some options around 6:00 min.
I was exceedingly confused when you said “we’re gonna start making some hay.” It’s funny to hear the colloquial expression used by a farmer who doesn’t make hay- haha.
Was wondering too for a second, talking about making some hay .. 😉
Hi Mike!
I‘m from Germany, country boy, and I work (and Love) the Mercedes Benz Unimog. Don‘t know if you know, but there are phenomenal agrar editions, with all u would wish...! It‘s not for seeding, but with all the universality, the speed of 90 km/h just YOUR Truck/Tracktor... As i watch your videos for quite some time, your gigantic distances, I can just dream of you trying out that Machine...
So if you ever get the chance to try one MB Unimog, do it! It‘s made just for you!
Cheers Flashy
PS: Thanks a lot for your streams, I really enjoy!
Go on just like that!!
No i don‘t work for the company, or a trader, I work with the Machine, and I think you should too...! 😁
Idk if it's been asked, what about applying tint to the window yourself? That would help hold it together and protect the interior, maybe help the eyes a bit depending on the shade you choose. It should've interfere with vision much or at all. And it's simple diy.
i just think its so cool that tractor has a jake on it.
Happy you had a safe trip. Thanks Mike and God Bless.
Haha yeah, but I flinched everytime I met someone! 😂
Good to see all went will with the road trip home.
@Hello Scruffy how are you doing?
Your countryside is so vast , it’s awesome ,
Beautifull video Mike!! We can see the fields with snow, thanks for share.
Route number 37 seen in maps, I think
Its crazy to think that there are so many geniuses in the world and that none of them have created a de-icing solution that doesn’t rust your vehicles to hell
There are but they are expensive
Mike i was at that dealership 2 days after 9/11 behind their shop in Shaunavon . Delivered some oil and antifreeze to John Deere . Have not been west of Regina since because of a new job.
Just in case you didn't see my comment on the other video...
The flighting for 2021 is a significant improvement. Also make sure the tractor is running at 1000rpm (you guys are probably doing this, but it is amazing how much this impacts gearbox maintenance.)
Oh interesting... Yeah the gearboxes seem to be weak on them.. Yeah, we try to be less than a 1000rpm
@@mikemitchell2554 The gearboxes on all the augers are the same and purchased from the same supplier.
We worked with Farm King on the first 16" auger. It was built initially with a 540 shaft and chain drive. The shaft and the chain drive could not handle the load.
The supplier came and measured the auger so the gearbox would align with the existing shafts. The ratio of the gearbox was designed for 1000rpm input so as to allow for affordable pto shafts. All augers that use these gearboxes should run at 1000rpm.
This will also help with your flighting but it won't eliminate all problems. The 2021 flighting (which can be put in your existing auger) is a significant upgrade. (Farm King found out farmers were using large 4 track tractors on the auger at harvest)
Just for your interest...
You can purchase new flighting and tubes to replace if you wear out. We have guys doing this. (if you guys like to do your own work)
Very interesting.. You work in this industry John?
I visited my aunt in Nigeria in the 70's, when she met another vehicle on the road she would hold her fist against the windshield in case a rock hit it to prevent it from blowing out.
ClearPlex windshield film protects against rock chips (it's installed on the outside) and keeps it in one piece after impact. It's an existing niche, so there must be other brands too, anyways I'm no expert 🤠
The skids into the valley that song sprang into my head talking about the valley 😂😂
Nice I bet you that was a chilly ride to the repair shop.
That new window definitely is clear, you couldn't even see it while you were filming through it. Now you will have to wash the road salt off your tractor and auger. At least your auger was repaired so you could take it home and save a trip. That is one massive valley! You take care!
The country is beautiful and open no wonder the wind travels through at warp speed
Great to hear the Fendt 720 purr like a cat again Mike 😉🙂 Good planning and logistics.
Nice views from SW Saskatchewan in wintertime btw! Lovely sights. Nice one.
Hey Mike you should try clear safety window film on the tractor windows
Yeah, a clear Tint Film will keep it together.
Oh that's interesting, prb won't keep them from breaking tho eh?
@@mikemitchell2554 won't keep it from breaking, but will keep the glass out of your face if it does.
@@samdavis2735 haha well that's still a bonus!
@@mikemitchell2554 I'm not sure I've never tried it yet!
I've lost the back window a few times with the disc-bine and baler, even with a expanded metal screen protector. You don't seem to have much fear of anything, but this seems to cause a bit of pucker factor for you. I 100% agree, a glass blast is BAD NEWS!
Always wondered why they use tempered glass as well. It's strong but also dangerous with those tiny slivers. Front and rear windows need to be safety glass on a tractor IMO.
Hi Mike, you are right. In 2018, the front window made of safety glass was only available as an option, not a series.
This option is no longer available in the 2020 catalog, apparently it is now a standard feature. ;-)
Mike I had a turkey in flight hit the windshield of our van just above my head while driving 65mph and same thing. Unfortunately I wasn't wearing glasses at the time but only a few shards that washed out. But ya glass everywhere.
You sound like me when they tell me we'll send you a bill. Great. Gives me time to prepare for the heart attach.
Why are you sending Arctic air down to me? I don't want It. This will be a world record for Oklahoma. 20 below or more! And 40 and 50 miles wind. Great video and God bless you all.
I have been working in windshield factory and it's possible to do curved laminated windshield at no problem. There has to be some different issues, but sharp curves ain't the problem. Should we make you a special order 🥳
Glade you and equipment made it back safely. Good stuff
Fendt was a German company before it was taken over by AGCO, so I'm really surprised your 720 had just a tempered windscreen and not a laminated.
Usualy all German /European vehicles have laminated windscreens by default, cause Germany and Europe habe very high and strict safety standards because of the danger from an exploding windscreens.
But Fendt was bought by the US company AGCO. They maybe changed European/German safety standards for the North American / Canadian Market.
I'm glad you didn't got say serious injuries when the windscreen exploded.
I'm also surprised you have Fendt tractors and combines.
I always thought the dominant labels are John Deere, Case IH ore sometimes Challanger (what is AFAIK Claas sold under CAT lable)
Great video Mike! Always enjoy looking at the land. :) Have a good day!
A whole new expression for "get the lead out" ! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
9:44 ''jus a lil bit of positive motivation...'' LOL
Clear film or light tint film. Even if cant do entire window it will keep a big chunk together.
Hey mike. or put some very light tint. Atleast then it would somewhat make it harder to just explode.
Use a very light window tint, this could help.
You can put light tinting film on your front glass and it will keep it from blowing out my father n law works for new Holland and that's what he says they do there great video bud
34 mph 720 100 kph semi 40 kph headwind = 🤯 🤷♂️ 😆. Thanks Mike stay safe
mike every your video is great thanks greetings from croatia.
Mike should try a fastrac for those long journeys
Are they legal in Canada
@@jackbarry9469 a neighbour of ours here in MB had one so I guess so.
Didn’t realize you had such hilly country up there.
Mike I hope you got the rest of the drive shaft for the PTO
That is crazy, to have so many glass shards all over you. You'd think the threat of litigation would be enough to have a better windshield design by now. Hope something better comes along soon, if only for your peace of mind.
3:41 I thought "Is this guy okay?" lol
Only a true Canadian Farmer flips between M/H and KM/H mid story! Just like how it went from -16'C when you got on the plane in Calgary and it was 86'F when you landed in Jamaica!
I remember that day when you got showered with glass that not good I'm just glad you didn't get it in your eyes at least he's wearing glasses I think I think you're right they should change the windshield for safety yes I seen your finger I remember that day to when you was working on your tractor tires😵 Mike you take care of good video
Could do window tint inside and out to make it laminated
I agree Mike all should be laminated that is very dangerous after seeing it happen to you. Glad you were safe except glass that got everywhere.
Had that happen going down the road in my sprayer. Sounded like a gun went off. Same as you , I had glass where glass shouldn't be , if you know what I mean! I had to repalce the seat. We vacuumed and cleaned it many times but the fine sand like glass would keep coming out and work through my pants. Not good ! lol
Have tint installed on your front window which is just a strong laminated windshield
i put a 3m product on my sxs window
In Europe there is laminated safety glass ( heated ) for the latest FENDT 800 and 900 series, other series will follow.
There is a plastic sheet you can stick on tractor windows eather side of it and when it cracks like that it stays intact to stop it going every were
Mr Mike are those your old John Deere combines @ the dealership? Your 100% correct that should be DOT saftey glass, especially for how fast that tractor runs down the road!
I hate the sleepy, normally between 3-4pm ;-) I wait for your videos daily Mike
Broken glass gets EVERYWHERE. You'll be finding broken glass in that cab for years Mike - regardless of how good of job they did cleaning it out.
Glad you're okay though man. You're right - could've been some serious damage done to you.
I know when i meet machinery on any rd i slow down pull over no different then slowing down for safety vehicles no one is that much of a hurry to risk someones life u were lucky mike glad u made it out ok
I never get a rock in the windshield on a gravel road. But all our rock burses and cracks come from paved roads, always.
Great video Mike
Your window tractor episode sounds like the how farms work when it happened to there John Deere 8235 r
But if you put see-through tent window tint basically or smoke 10th which is a very very to Shadow tint on your windshield it will keep all the greens at glass together it won't explode in your face and you can kick it out
try window tint you can get it very light tint that will help prevent that from happening
We once had tractor windshield broke, not a rock from front but trailer hitch from the back.. trough backwindow and windshield with the driver still in the seat.
You are so lucky my amigo!
Clear window tint both sides will help you in the event it happens again very cheap option for ya. Glass in the pants deffo not recommended.
A video with only one goodbye? I feel slightly ripped off lol jk! Glad you made it home safe!
Mikey 1) The Grain Auger. Maybe they Went to a Steel Grid Rail Support because the Cables were causing a Bit of Stretch on Long Augers causing enuf flexing leading to Flighting FAILURE. ?? Not your fault .. Engineering fault.
2) Usually your videos are very detailed and informative. Example " I like my coffee no sugar" You Stating you were going to Subway. You NEVER Told us why kind of Sub you ordered.
We don't know if it was Turkey ? Ham ? Moose ? We don't know ? Is Your Subway different from ours and you didn't even eat it while driving. Eating while driving we could have possibly figured out Sub variety on our own.. Anyway You left that clip out of video . Thanks. 😂👍
Hahah that's because in a previous video - I think the "2.5 flats in one day" I did go and I specifically say what type and what bread 😂
Those darn semis don’t slow down, and the truckers are saying the same about Mike. 😂😂
As a farmer I’m wondering if you could talk about the coming spring as far as what your seeding plans are and if your brothers and you all sit down and make a plan of attack for the coming year of what gets seeded and where? Does your dad take part in the discussions? Just curious to see how your operation runs comes spring. Just a thought for a future video.
Mike if you put a slight tint or a protective film on the windows they will still burst into a thousand million pieces but they won't fly into your face, just for piece of mind 😉
Triple Star Mfg. McGregor MB makes hydraulic steerable axles for big augers.
Hey Mike I’ve found 3M Safety film works great.. it kind of expensive at around $230-$240 a roll but for a $2K windshield it’s worth the investment
Our local Harley dealer has a firm on his windows that makes them unbreakable to thieves . I was there one morning after an tempted b&e they hit it with a post and only a crack. Might work
I’ve had my front window blown out before now I raise the bucket up when I meet someone on the road
Mike you could get a really high % window tint, it might stop the glass spreading so much and wont effect how you see out. Just thought of it
Ya we’re crazy gravel road drivers up here by Saskatoon lol. No one slows down, I swear people speed up when they see another vehicle or equipment, and they definitely don’t pull over to give you room.
You can put a clear epoxy on your side of the glass so if it shatters it will act like auto glass
Lift the loader up so bucket covers windshield less chance of getting you when you meet people
Just a suggestion, have you thought about cheap wireless cameras to help you turn? Lol attempted 2 on way home and yah! No blowout this time :)
Did I miss something halfway through the video clip and the rest of the PTO is still missing where is it?
@CORBIN KUSTER hence the reason for my concern as I can recall him taking it with wish Mike would take me out of my concern and answer us
they make a clear film the goes on the window to hold it together. its like tint but completely clear.
Any window tint on the inside will hep it. Even just a light tint so you can still see good at night.
Put some window tent on it to keep it together from all them little bits from coming in on you.it don't have to be dark tent.
Mike buenos días me gustan mucho tus videos tan solo por la forma natural como los haces, y el gran trabajo que realizan, y sin poses de youtuber, tengo una pregunta cada que mueves tus tractores y todo el equipo veo que recorren grandes distancias, que no sufren mucho desgaste porque son echos para trabajos lentos, no seria mas fácil y económico moverlos en plataformas, tu tienes todo lo necesario, perdón por la pregunta pero es una duda que tengo.