Thank you for having the guts to show what happened to you. Not easy to admit something like this. So - glad both you and tractor are ok. This should reinforce safety for those of us who are active with equipment. Best Regards - fellow Northwesterner!
There are a lot folks on here calling me an idiot which is to be expected. They’re missing the point of the video and can keep thinking they can out-jump a roll-over.
@@NorthwestSawyer We have 60 acres of hilly property in SW Washington. I am 76 years old and have a son and grandson behind me who use the tractor to help maintain the property. We had a distant relative who did dry land wheat farming in Montana many years ago. He rolled his tractor and did not live to tell about it. I have the death certificate and have used both that and your video to instill safety upon both my son and grandson. Again thanks for having the courage to post this - it may save lives down the road. Keep up the good work with your videos. I have done a fair share of producing videos - so I know the effort it takes just to do that portion of your day. Good job! Best regards, L
Luck is by and large proportional to preparation. So by actually using the seat belt, and having ROPS on the tractor, you made it much easier for luck to materialize. And it's really nice to see and hear that the engine wasn't damaged.
I'm glad you had the wherewithal to recognize that your engine was hydrolocked. That saved your engine. Your seatbelt saved you. A real important lesson for the rest of us. Thank you!
Everytime I see the State highway maintenance guys mowing around overpass embankments on super steep grades. . . they have got some big balls!!! Great video and I'm glad it went well for ya!!! w.w.
Northwest Sawyer, so glad you got the tractor upright, cleared oil from cylinders, and were able to fire-up the engine. You're right, always wear the seat belt. I've been guilty of not always wearing my belt; I'm now cured. Thank you, we all needed this lesson-learned video. You are truly a blessed man.
Sam that’s exactly why I shared this! I never thought this could happen that fast. I’ve had ATVs upside down and never had this problem. Lesson learned and lesson shared.
@@NorthwestSawyer I think it could have been a freak 1/1000 thing where maybe all of the ring gaps were lined up perfectly for oil to seep by...? Who knows!
It's great that you show us the trials and tribulations of working on a farm. It's easy to make yourself look like a rock star every day using the edit feature. This makes us realize how human you are. Believe me, been there and done that and thanked god for the good sense to have put on my seatbelt.
Thank you! There’s no shortage of edited heroes on RUclips. I had several people comment that they’ll think twice about their seatbelts or share stories about people they knew who didn’t wear them and were injured or killed. Editing won’t help anyone. 👍👍
I am so glad you were not hurt, and I'm so glad you got it running again. That head on the steering wheel when it cranked.....I know exactly how that moment feels. God bless and so happy for you.
Northwest Sawyer, it has happened many times the roll overs, so glad you are ok, and glad you made this video that maybe the tractor owners will take a careful note of the hills they think they should be on. A man by the name of "Tractor Mike" has valuable safety tips on tractors, he is on RUclips. Me , I learned from old school, brought up on the dairy farm, and we had hills, my Dad, was my best teacher.
Wow, thank you for sharing all the details. The people talking junk either a) have little experience or b) don’t have any tractor experience. Things happen...glad you’re ok & the tractor is ok! I’ve wondered why they don’t put something on tractors which show how far one way you may be..I have a new larger cab tractor I’m still learning about..
You got lucky.Back in 1977 I was run over by a john deere tractor lengthwise up my body on a gravel road on my sisters inlaws dairy farm by oretown on the coast.Definately left an impression.Glad you were not injured other than swallowing a little pride.Keep on keepin on my friend.
I'm happy for you that it didnt require a dealer repair. What happened to you happens everyday, I've been in two semi accidents and a jeep rollover. The jeep was me stupid on ice. All three, seatbelts save lives, like I said the other day, I'm glad to important part didnt get injured.
Very happy for you that you escaped injury and that your machine came through. I know the experience of losing brand new gear....my bro has a vineyard near Ukiah, CA, which burned in the recent fires of last year. He lost an 1800 sq ft house and 450 sq ft guesthouse. He also had a 30 x 60 metal building aka barn. The barn did not burn, per se, but the fire ran up to the side, right where about 15 gals of used oil was stored. The heat of the fire vaporized the oil, which then ignited and either flamed or covered in greasy soot everything inside the barn. Including his new Kubota tractor with 34 hours on it. Might have been one size smaller than yours, 34 hp I think. Very little of what was inside that barn escaped destruction, including the barn itself, which was still standing. Although I suspected it could have been reskinned, no insurance could be obtained on the structure and even for the slab foundation so it had to be demo'ed. Fortunately he was well covered by insurance, but that melted Kubota was definitely a pathetic sight.
I'm glad you knew enough to get your tractor back to running. years ago I mowed a sloped bank at our pond and I never had the courage to run the slope, I always backed down it and then pulled up to back down again. I was running John Deere 1020 with tires set narrow.
Really glad this turned out with no injury to you and you were very capable in getting the tractor running again. I have the exact same tractor (4044R) as you that I traded in my 32 year old JD 970 for. I really like the 4044R and since I live in what is called ‘Nor Cal goat country’ with mostly vertical real estate I have set the wheels out wide and filled them with water, but thank you for reminding me to seat belt - always. Enjoy your channel, my brother & I are talking about partnering on a woodmizer!
Glad nothing got ruined except for the sun shade. A syphon air hose attachment could have sucked out the oil. Hopefully there won’t be a next time. And yes, always wear your seat belt. Happy tractoring 🚜
Glad you and your tractor survived without injury. I live in the mountains on North Carolina and it's like farming on a beachball. Good lesson for us all. Thanks for sharing.
So happy you are OK and your engine seems to be running fine. For peace of mind do an oil / filter change and a Hydraulic flush and change. If the two oils contaminated each other you are asking for problems further down the line.
Your a better man than I! I would have been on the phone with the dealer, paid a $250 deductible and had them fix it. Hope it works out long term, keep us posted!
Glad you were on top of things and taught a few lessons. The oil in the cylinder and how you got it out was great! I had a friend get rolled upon by his tractor, broke his pelvis. He is an insurance man and was weekend mowing in water ditches along his property. One was to steep. Wear belts! Have a ROPS.
I could feel the stress and relief when that engine fired up. While I'm not and HEO I have transported many different kind of heavy equipment that I had to load. So I know what that tip feels like. Thanks for the great advice about the seatbelt. While I'm religous about it in my car I will jump on my tractor and move it without the belt. When you're moving one wheel can fall into a hole and that shift in center of gravity will carry you over. So I will think about you and put my belt on as I do know better. So glad this worked out for you and thanks for sharing your story. It's amazing how easy "our" tractors will topple over. Best regards, Lisa
New JD owner here (3032e) and I appreciate your relating the events, as embarrassing as it must have been. A precautionary tale for sure, and I appreciate the opportunity to learn from your event.. Cheers...
Northwest Sawyer no, guy is still working on it. I have exciting related news. I picked up a MS 880 with a 59” bar and a larger mill. I will be able to mill up to 54” wide
In the past I would use my seatbelt every time. But in the last few years I guess I've gotten lazy. Thanks for the video! You have made me a believer. I will start using my seatbelt from now on.
I layed a few farm tractors over in my life. You did the right thing to remove the glow plugs, but NEVER hit the starter. Used a wrench to turn it over by hand from the front bottom pulley bolt very slowly till all the fuel and oil comes out. If you do not have glow plugs in an older tractor just pull the injectors out.
I’ve rolled ATVs and side by sides before and they’ve started right up. I had no idea oil could leak by the piston rings so quickly. Lesson learned for sure.
This video you made saved my buddy's ass! Worked like a charm! I really appreciate you taking the time to record this and editing it. Turned a really expensive tow/mechanic job into a 30minute up and running deal. Thank you again!
It must have a kind of sensor or device as soon as you sat on the seat of the tractor it started. Check it out. Man as you said you were lucky. Tells you we have to be thinking all the time, sometimes overconfidence can cause problems. Keep the good work, man. All the best
Glad you're okay! Having the rare tires loaded with ballast will definitely help prevent this from happening again. All of our tractors here in kansas are loaded. Thanks for the video
Thank you for first hand safety info I have a John Deere 790 and never ever use my shit belt BUT NO more it is not a little thing to have a roy over as you did very Happy to see you were able to get the JD back up and running. Pat Martin
Luckier than a cat with nine lives! Thanks for the modesty. Look forward to watching more videos from you so please start the tractor from the drivers seat and stop standing between the wheels eh! Cheers!
I'm really glad it all worked out the way it did. Very good advice, one bit to add. For anyone who comes across this video while searching what to do with a Hydraulically locked engine, turn it over by hand before bumping it with the starter. I got a horror story with a 6V53 in a 35 ton Grove that I'll never forget, and thank god I'm not the one who did it.
My neighbor, a retired JD tech from Nebraskas advice. After you right the tractor, remove the injectors and the glow plugs. Remove the oil pan after draining the oil. Let it sit for 24 hours. Then use compressed air if possible at low pressure into the injector hole. That will blow any oil out of the combustion chambers. Then turn the engine by hand via a wrench on the crankshaft. Replace the oil and more turns by hand. If it feels OK, go ahead and put it back together and try a start. He said he’s had nearly 100% success with the procedure.
WE have all be there , Surprised the engine decided to do that . The cab done its job ,the Man walked away which is a result on its own . On slopes working always up & down ,never sideways turning . Still not very good for John Deere to fall over and require all this . But Hes got it going ! Fair PLay to him !
Glad that you're okay and that you got your tractor running again. Don't forget to check your other fluid levels such as the radiator and power steering fluid. Also check the ROPS for any damage to the frame for being out of square, cracks and any other damage to it as well as the nuts and bolts. Keep up the good work and be safe.
Fantastic video and recovery! even though I'm not a green guy anymore I'll have to admit I was cheering for you through the whole video! Glad to see it was minimal damage and it works out for you :-) thanks for the video, new sub . Kapper
Good video it can happen to anyone even experienced operators. I don't always wear a seat belt, this video changed my mind on that. Glad you are not hurt. Thanks for sharing this it takes a lot of guts to show. You are a real man. great job.
Thank you, Douglas. I’ve been a heavy equipment operator for almost 30 years. You completely understand why I made this video. I’m glad to hear it struck a chord. Be safe!
Glad you and your tractor are ok. Good example for everyone to wear their seatbelt. I find the seatbelt also helps hold me in the seat on uneven and rough terrain. I've been fortunate to never have rolled a tractor, I can't imagine the pucker factor. If I get a wheel off the ground a little bit I'm freaking out.
Never crank an engine after it has rolled. Get it upright. Let it sit. Turn engine over by hand to make sure it is not hydro locked. If it is pull glow plugs and turn over by hand until it frees up the motor. You got lucky on the motor. And yes, rops up seatbelts on. God Bless
Tom Broer usually a stater wont bend the rod from cranking. Usually you bend a rod if engine is running and something happen to cause fluid building up in the combustion chamber while the engine is running. In most cases a starter its self shouldn’t be enough to bend a rod
We can feel and see your emotions through your video, My guess is you had a good cry over this when you thought about your family and knowing how close you came.
Hey, very glad this turned out well. Really appreciate the video and your being candid to admit what went wrong. I was not optimistic that the damage was limited to the hydro-lock but you proved you were on the right track. It was a very informative video and I'm very pleased you were not hurt. You dodged a bullet on that one. It's good for all of us who do this sort of thing to get your solid reminder. Thank you.
It takes some amount of guts to admit you've made an error,.let alone show 'the world' that you've made it. Well done Brother well done! Now,...go buy a lottery ticket!
@@NorthwestSawyer I knew that after my first watching of Northwest Sawyer,....It only take one video to tell me to NOT subscribe to those 'oh so perfect' videos.
You were very lucky that day. I could tell by the way your head dropped after it fired up that you were very relieved there probably was no engine damage. I tend to have that very same reaction in this type of situation. Thank you for telling your story so others could learn from it.
I'm really glad you didn't get hurt, and I'm glad your tractor seems to be ok. I am the same way, and that would have driven me nuts until I figured out what was wrong with it. Made me a little sick to my stomach when I saw the thumbnail of your beautiful tractor on its side.
Glad you are safe! You proved that safety equipment really does work when properly used. My last company I worked for had a motto, Safety First and Always!!!
Great video. Working alone can be dangerous. Running saws and Tractors is lots of fun but serious stuff. I had a few newbies up to my Cabin to experience the outdoors. They always want to run the Husqvarna saw but without the proper equipment I don’t let them. This video is is a great example of how shit can happen so fast.
You got my point exactly. So many people commented that I shouldn’t be anywhere near equipment. I’ve been a heavy equipment operator for 28 years. If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone.
Glad you are ok. The ROPs bar is a life saver. I rolled a tractor years ago. Broke my leg jumping off. I don't know what I hit it on but a lesson that ached for 8 months.
Thanks for sharing your story. I have to admit.... I rolled my Kubota BX over and like yourself I have 30 years of equipment operations. All of my experience is on large equipment and I got to say.... little tractors are really easy to roll over. I learned the hard way.
Nice to see you got the engine running. I owned a boatyard for many years. I sold many new small diesels / repowers. One of the many reasons for a repower was due to a hydro lock much like you dealt with regarding the oil. An easy way to check for a bent rod is to perform a compression test. I did own the same tractor you have. One thing to help the stability is to fill the tractor tires with a type of oil for counter weight, the oil is made for tires , I had this done by the JohnDeer dealer. Not only does it help with stability but it also conditions the tires from the inside out. I don’t recall it being extremely expensive. Good luck !
Thanks, Todd. It kind of interesting because a lot of people have suggested filling the tires yet the owner’s manual doesn’t recommend it. I’d like to put some wheel spacers on the rear if I ever find a deal on them.
It doesn't matter how much experience anyone has, bad "stuff" happens in a heartbeat. Wearing that seat belt proves you listened when someone else told you to wear that seat belt. As you said it could have been a lot worse, thankfully that dent in the roof is all the damage, I would leave it as is as a reminder. I am very happy you and everything are OK.
I'm very happy that you made it out with only damaged pride... something we all have. I just hate open cabs and seat belts after being skewered on a limb that was sticking out of ground and I couldn't get away. I think in the most case situation that the seat belt is the very best option but when it comes to me , I have the luck of a squirrel crossing a road. I was in a hospital for a long time so my wheels stay on ground or I don't do it. Taking the glow plugs out was a good idea. I didn't know "Deere" used them but I knew that you needed a hole between air and piston so the whole injector was my only idea. So you outsmarted me.
Man, I know how you felt...turned over my new tractor 2 weeks after I purchased it. Same thing, cutting on slope and front tire fell into a old stump hole void. I was literally sick! Was wearing seat belt also, no physical damage or injury other than to my Ego. Waited several hours after pulling it upright and it cranked right up....lesson learned!
Wow, I thought these incidents only happens to me. I've been around heavy equipment since I was a kid back in the stone-age. That's before I was drafted and shipped to Viet Nam. Everything that can go wrong on tractors has happened to me. They didn't have seat belts and it can get dicey. I'm glad this had a good outcome and he honestly shared his advice on safety. I never try and start any diesel engines that have been tipped. You can do serious damage to your engine if its hydro-locked and easily bend the push rods and then some. Hoping the oil settles overnight isn't the greatest game plan, especially on a pretty new and expensive set-up!
Glad you are not hurt but wow you got lucky with that engine. The quick bump of the starter after it was righted was a baaaad idea. I was honestly expecting a bent cylinder rod.
Had a Nephew killed the same way, his tractor (1975 model) didn't have a seat belt. Pinned him under water at edge of pond. He was cutting at the edge of the pond, soft spot, tractor rolled over into the pond, pinning him. He left a pregnant wife and two small children, a pile of farm bills and a large insurance policy the bank required him have. She and the kids did well. Two kids are doctors, the baby is a farmer.
Oh that was a beautiful sound when it cranked! I almost rolled my 3038e about a week ago. It was tilted but stopped when it was on two wheels. I had to climb off the 'high side' of the tractor and cut a strap loose from the tree i was moving, then get back on and yank the tractor out from under it while on two wheels (positive traction). It will make the heart go pitter patter. I knew there was a problem with the hydraulics, but thought I could compensate. I posted a video to show what the problem with the hydraulics was. Again, I celebrated with you when your tractor cranked.
Take the loader off if your not using it while your brush hogging on hills, that will help stabilize that tractor and it will be less likely to do the roll over thing, I've seen people working ground with the loader way up in the air, I just cringe when I see that. Inexperienced people running equipment they have no business on. It only takes a few minutes to drop the loader. I would think you would know that as you say you are a heavy equipment operator. Glad to hear you made it out alive.
Glad I came across your two videos.. I have a one series but moving to a two series upgrade.. Learned a lot here about what to do or not do as I have nearly rolled mine. BUT I have had a nightmare like you where I was driving over the drive on deck and the damn thing suddenly slid and shifted almost 90 degrees.. the tractor caught on one of the rails and dropped down hard onto the deck snapping the hydraulic couplers for the steering.. leaving me with spraying fluid and NO ability to steer to even try and drive it back off the now stuck deck. Thankfully I had the bucket on as I was able to lift the tractor off the deck and slide it out.. But the real pain in the ass was yet to come.. Trying to run new hydraulic hoses was the biggest pain in the ass you can imagine.. You literally have to take the entire console and seat flooring section off the tractor to do it.. Took a full day to repair it. While I like the quick attach capability, that mower deck is not something I am very fond of right now.. Had to re-bend the interlock bar straight again, it busted off the water cleaning jet port and sprung the front idle wheel pulley spring which I had to bend back into shape.. Got it done though..
Safety first! I would like to add that alot of people don't know how a front end loader will change the overall performance of how a tractor will act, that is alot of weight in front on a pivotal axis!
make sure you look over the roll bar, doubt there's damage but now would be a good time to check for cracks or anything and even add a little if needed for insurance :)
Thank you for having the guts to show what happened to you. Not easy to admit something like this. So - glad both you and tractor are ok. This should reinforce safety for those of us who are active with equipment. Best Regards - fellow Northwesterner!
There are a lot folks on here calling me an idiot which is to be expected. They’re missing the point of the video and can keep thinking they can out-jump a roll-over.
@@NorthwestSawyer We have 60 acres of hilly property in SW Washington. I am 76 years old and have a son and grandson behind me who use the tractor to help maintain the property. We had a distant relative who did dry land wheat farming in Montana many years ago. He rolled his tractor and did not live to tell about it. I have the death certificate and have used both that and your video to instill safety upon both my son and grandson. Again thanks for having the courage to post this - it may save lives down the road.
Keep up the good work with your videos. I have done a fair share of producing videos - so I know the effort it takes just to do that portion of your day. Good job!
Best regards,
L
Guess those name callers should take a moment and back track their life of not so much fun moments. So glad all is well now!
After watching this video I have more respect for you. No smoking mirrors with you. Keep up the great videos.
Thank you, michael!
Luck is by and large proportional to preparation. So by actually using the seat belt, and having ROPS on the tractor, you made it much easier for luck to materialize. And it's really nice to see and hear that the engine wasn't damaged.
I agree 100%. Common sense can go a long way.
I'm glad you had the wherewithal to recognize that your engine was hydrolocked. That saved your engine. Your seatbelt saved you. A real important lesson for the rest of us. Thank you!
Everytime I see the State highway maintenance guys mowing around overpass embankments on super steep grades. . . they have got some big balls!!! Great video and I'm glad it went well for ya!!! w.w.
Thank you! Those guys have pretty massive weights mounted to their wheels.
Thanks for putting yourself on video for the benefit of others ...
Northwest Sawyer, so glad you got the tractor upright, cleared oil from cylinders, and were able to fire-up the engine. You're right, always wear the seat belt. I've been guilty of not always wearing my belt; I'm now cured. Thank you, we all needed this lesson-learned video. You are truly a blessed man.
Thank you, sir! Stay safe!
I never thought enough oil could leak past the rings and hydrolock it.
You learn something every day! Thanks for sharing your experience.
Sam that’s exactly why I shared this! I never thought this could happen that fast. I’ve had ATVs upside down and never had this problem. Lesson learned and lesson shared.
@@NorthwestSawyer I think it could have been a freak 1/1000 thing where maybe all of the ring gaps were lined up perfectly for oil to seep by...? Who knows!
It's awesome to see somebody that has the skills to figure out what the problem is, and then be able to fix it by himself!
Thanks, Daniel. I can’t afford a mechanic! 😬
It's great that you show us the trials and tribulations of working on a farm. It's easy to make yourself look like a rock star every day using the edit feature. This makes us realize how human you are. Believe me, been there and done that and thanked god for the good sense to have put on my seatbelt.
Thank you! There’s no shortage of edited heroes on RUclips. I had several people comment that they’ll think twice about their seatbelts or share stories about people they knew who didn’t wear them and were injured or killed. Editing won’t help anyone. 👍👍
Excellent videos showing how easy it can be to roll a tractor over. Seat belt lesson is critical...kudo's to you for wearing one.
Thanks, Bob. Hopefully someone will change their mind about not wearing their seatbelt next time.
I am so glad you were not hurt, and I'm so glad you got it running again. That head on the steering wheel when it cranked.....I know exactly how that moment feels. God bless and so happy for you.
Great to know that only your pride was injured, and I could tell your relief when the tractor came back to life. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Northwest Sawyer, it has happened many times the roll overs, so glad you are ok, and glad you made this video that maybe the tractor owners will take a careful note of the hills they think they should be on. A man by the name of "Tractor Mike" has valuable safety tips on tractors, he is on RUclips. Me , I learned from old school, brought up on the dairy farm, and we had hills, my Dad, was my best teacher.
Thanks, Mr. Ken. I’ve had a lot of people comment that they’ve learned from my mistake. Myself included! Maybe it’ll save someone?
Wow, thank you for sharing all the details. The people talking junk either a) have little experience or b) don’t have any tractor experience. Things happen...glad you’re ok & the tractor is ok!
I’ve wondered why they don’t put something on tractors which show how far one way you may be..I have a new larger cab tractor I’m still learning about..
Thank you, Neil I. The good comments I’ve gotten far outweigh the bad.
You got lucky.Back in 1977 I was run over by a john deere tractor lengthwise up my body on a gravel road on my sisters inlaws dairy farm by oretown on the coast.Definately left an impression.Glad you were not injured other than swallowing a little pride.Keep on keepin on my friend.
Thank you! A little luck and a little seatbelt. I’m glad you’re here to tell your story.
Thank God you were not hurt. We had our share of accidents on the farm, so I know what you were thinking and how you felt. Ron
I'm happy for you that it didnt require a dealer repair. What happened to you happens everyday, I've been in two semi accidents and a jeep rollover. The jeep was me stupid on ice. All three, seatbelts save lives, like I said the other day, I'm glad to important part didnt get injured.
I can’t say it enough, Lyle!
Very happy for you that you escaped injury and that your machine came through. I know the experience of losing brand new gear....my bro has a vineyard near Ukiah, CA, which burned in the recent fires of last year. He lost an 1800 sq ft house and 450 sq ft guesthouse. He also had a 30 x 60 metal building aka barn. The barn did not burn, per se, but the fire ran up to the side, right where about 15 gals of used oil was stored. The heat of the fire vaporized the oil, which then ignited and either flamed or covered in greasy soot everything inside the barn. Including his new Kubota tractor with 34 hours on it. Might have been one size smaller than yours, 34 hp I think. Very little of what was inside that barn escaped destruction, including the barn itself, which was still standing. Although I suspected it could have been reskinned, no insurance could be obtained on the structure and even for the slab foundation so it had to be demo'ed. Fortunately he was well covered by insurance, but that melted Kubota was definitely a pathetic sight.
Perspective is everything. If you’re ever felling like life is tough, just look around. 👍
Lost a friend from the same exact thing. Tractor flipped and now hes not here anymore. Be carefully. That seatbelt saved your life!
I’m sorry to hear about your friend, Kyle. I posted this hoping I could convince people to wear their seatbelt.
Glad your ok and you were able to get your baby running again! You have convinced me about the seat belt!
Thank you, Jeff! I got a lot of comments about the seatbelt and it makes it all worthwhile. I feel unsafe without it.
I'm glad you knew enough to get your tractor back to running. years ago I mowed a sloped bank at our pond and I never had the courage to run the slope, I always backed down it and then pulled up to back down again. I was running John Deere 1020 with tires set narrow.
I had been running up and down the hill but there’s a spot at the bottom I thought I could get turned around on. Instead I just got turned over. 😬
Really glad this turned out with no injury to you and you were very capable in getting the tractor running again. I have the exact same tractor (4044R) as you that I traded in my 32 year old JD 970 for. I really like the 4044R and since I live in what is called ‘Nor Cal goat country’ with mostly vertical real estate I have set the wheels out wide and filled them with water, but thank you for reminding me to seat belt - always. Enjoy your channel, my brother & I are talking about partnering on a woodmizer!
Thank you! Buy a mill! You won’t regret it!
Glad to see you are ok. I run a backhoe a lot, my seatbelt goes on from now on. Thanks for the reminder of how things can go bad in a hurry.
Glad nothing got ruined except for the sun shade. A syphon air hose attachment could have sucked out the oil. Hopefully there won’t be a next time. And yes, always wear your seat belt. Happy tractoring 🚜
Glad you and your tractor survived without injury. I live in the mountains on North Carolina and it's like farming on a beachball. Good lesson for us all. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, sir!
I could just see your relief when you slumped over the wheel. Bad situation that turned out well. I'm happy for you. Be safe.
Thank you, Tom!
So happy you are OK and your engine seems to be running fine. For peace of mind do an oil / filter change and a Hydraulic flush and change. If the two oils contaminated each other you are asking for problems further down the line.
I think it’s due for a service.👍👍
Your a better man than I! I would have been on the phone with the dealer, paid a $250 deductible and had them fix it. Hope it works out long term, keep us posted!
Thanks , NICK. I was almost there.
Glad you were on top of things and taught a few lessons. The oil in the cylinder and how you got it out was great! I had a friend get rolled upon by his tractor, broke his pelvis. He is an insurance man and was weekend mowing in water ditches along his property. One was to steep. Wear belts! Have a ROPS.
I could feel the stress and relief when that engine fired up. While I'm not and HEO I have transported many different kind of heavy equipment that I had to load. So I know what that tip feels like. Thanks for the great advice about the seatbelt. While I'm religous about it in my car I will jump on my tractor and move it without the belt. When you're moving one wheel can fall into a hole and that shift in center of gravity will carry you over. So I will think about you and put my belt on as I do know better. So glad this worked out for you and thanks for sharing your story. It's amazing how easy "our" tractors will topple over.
Best regards, Lisa
Great example for a safety video glad you didn't have major problems with the engine.
New JD owner here (3032e) and I appreciate your relating the events, as embarrassing as it must have been. A precautionary tale for sure, and I appreciate the opportunity to learn from your event.. Cheers...
Thanks, Mark! You’re going to love your new tractor. Be safe!
Walked away with a fairly easy fix. Man oh man, seat belts are so important. Thanks for the update
Speaking of updates, have you gotten your saw back?
Northwest Sawyer no, guy is still working on it. I have exciting related news. I picked up a MS 880 with a 59” bar and a larger mill. I will be able to mill up to 54” wide
In the past I would use my seatbelt every time. But in the last few years I guess I've gotten lazy. Thanks for the video! You have made me a believer. I will start using my seatbelt from now on.
That’s the best compliment you can give me. Thank you!
Your honesty will save some lives, god bless you son
Thank you, Debbie! That’s probably the greatest comment I’ve gotten!
I layed a few farm tractors over in my life. You did the right thing to remove the glow plugs, but NEVER hit the starter. Used a wrench to turn it over by hand from the front bottom pulley bolt very slowly till all the fuel and oil comes out. If you do not have glow plugs in an older tractor just pull the injectors out.
I’ve rolled ATVs and side by sides before and they’ve started right up. I had no idea oil could leak by the piston rings so quickly. Lesson learned for sure.
Glad you were ok after that accident. Thanks for posting as an educational lesson for us all.
This video you made saved my buddy's ass! Worked like a charm! I really appreciate you taking the time to record this and editing it. Turned a really expensive tow/mechanic job into a 30minute up and running deal. Thank you again!
Wow! That’s awesome! I’ve had zero issues since then. Runs like a champ.
Nice to see your safety video....the old sayings...pictures like these speak louder than words.....thanks for sharing
It must have a kind of sensor or device as soon as you sat on the seat of the tractor it started. Check it out. Man as you said you were lucky. Tells you we have to be thinking all the time, sometimes overconfidence can cause problems. Keep the good work, man. All the best
Thank you, John!
I came extremely close to rolling one last summer moving hay. It was a surreal and eye opening experience. Glad your alright.
Glad you're okay! Having the rare tires loaded with ballast will definitely help prevent this from happening again. All of our tractors here in kansas are loaded. Thanks for the video
Glad you're ok and everything worked out, you are truly blessed my friend. 👍👍
Thank you for first hand safety info I have a John Deere 790 and never ever use my shit belt BUT NO more it is not a little thing to have a roy over as you did very Happy to see you were able to get the JD back up and running.
Pat Martin
Thank you, Pat! The three seconds it takes to put your seatbelt on could add years to your life. Literally!
Very lucky great of you to have shared, you got complacent and educated, go hug your love ones.
Glad to see you are ok, and your tractor survived too.
Thank you!
I applaud your candidness, to error is human!
So glad you are ok! I am confident you may have saved someone's life down the road!
That would make all this worth while!
Luckier than a cat with nine lives! Thanks for the modesty. Look forward to watching more videos from you so please start the tractor from the drivers seat and stop standing between the wheels eh! Cheers!
I'm really glad it all worked out the way it did. Very good advice, one bit to add. For anyone who comes across this video while searching what to do with a Hydraulically locked engine, turn it over by hand before bumping it with the starter. I got a horror story with a 6V53 in a 35 ton Grove that I'll never forget, and thank god I'm not the one who did it.
My neighbor, a retired JD tech from Nebraskas advice.
After you right the tractor, remove the injectors and the glow plugs. Remove the oil pan after draining the oil.
Let it sit for 24 hours. Then use compressed air if possible at low pressure into the injector hole.
That will blow any oil out of the combustion chambers. Then turn the engine by hand via a wrench on the crankshaft.
Replace the oil and more turns by hand.
If it feels OK, go ahead and put it back together and try a start.
He said he’s had nearly 100% success with the procedure.
That sounds like a lot of work to me. Fortunately, I’ve not had any issues in the three years since this happened. Knock on wood.
Everyone thinks it won't happen to them, until it does.
Great video with an important message!
Glad it ended for you with a best case outcome.
😎👍
Thank you!
WE have all be there , Surprised the engine decided to do that . The cab done its job ,the Man walked away which is a result on its own . On slopes working always up & down ,never sideways turning . Still not very good for John Deere to fall over and require all this . But Hes got it going ! Fair PLay to him !
Glad that you're okay and that you got your tractor running again. Don't forget to check your other fluid levels such as the radiator and power steering fluid. Also check the ROPS for any damage to the frame for being out of square, cracks and any other damage to it as well as the nuts and bolts. Keep up the good work and be safe.
I think that if I wouldn’t have been next to a fence, the roof wouldn’t have been damaged. Everything seems to be I good order.
Seat belt and roll bar 👍👍👍. With the old tricycle tractor I have, it's jump as far as you can if it rolls..
i always use to hear, jump and run. break your leg jumping run on one
On the old non-ROPS tractors it is better to try to get off if possible. If you have ROPS buckle in and hold the wheel.
Great lesson, shared from hard-won experience. Thanks for sharing!
I'm very glad neither you nor your tractor was permanently damaged!
Fantastic video and recovery! even though I'm not a green guy anymore I'll have to admit I was cheering for you through the whole video! Glad to see it was minimal damage and it works out for you :-) thanks for the video, new sub . Kapper
Thank you!
Good video it can happen to anyone even experienced operators. I don't always wear a seat belt, this video changed my mind on that. Glad you are not hurt. Thanks for sharing this it takes a lot of guts to show. You are a real man. great job.
Thank you, Douglas. I’ve been a heavy equipment operator for almost 30 years. You completely understand why I made this video. I’m glad to hear it struck a chord. Be safe!
Glad you and your machine are ok. That could have been a whole lot worse for the both of you.
Thank you!
Glad you and your tractor are ok. Good example for everyone to wear their seatbelt. I find the seatbelt also helps hold me in the seat on uneven and rough terrain. I've been fortunate to never have rolled a tractor, I can't imagine the pucker factor. If I get a wheel off the ground a little bit I'm freaking out.
Never crank an engine after it has rolled. Get it upright. Let it sit. Turn engine over by hand to make sure it is not hydro locked. If it is pull glow plugs and turn over by hand until it frees up the motor.
You got lucky on the motor.
And yes, rops up seatbelts on.
God Bless
Tom Broer usually a stater wont bend the rod from cranking. Usually you bend a rod if engine is running and something happen to cause fluid building up in the combustion chamber while the engine is running. In most cases a starter its self shouldn’t be enough to bend a rod
Humility is always admirable.
Thank you, Jerry.
It’s the old when it rains it pours. Just glad you got by this one without loosing an arm or a leg. 👍 great content Thanks
We can feel and see your emotions through your video, My guess is you had a good cry over this when you thought about your family and knowing how close you came.
Hey, very glad this turned out well. Really appreciate the video and your being candid to admit what went wrong. I was not optimistic that the damage was limited to the hydro-lock but you proved you were on the right track. It was a very informative video and I'm very pleased you were not hurt. You dodged a bullet on that one. It's good for all of us who do this sort of thing to get your solid reminder. Thank you.
Thank YOU, John!
It takes some amount of guts to admit you've made an error,.let alone show 'the world' that you've made it.
Well done Brother well done! Now,...go buy a lottery ticket!
Thanks, Reg. This here is “reality” tv. If you’re watching someone who never screws up, they’re just editing.....
@@NorthwestSawyer I knew that after my first watching of Northwest Sawyer,....It only take one video to tell me to NOT subscribe to those 'oh so perfect' videos.
My very first video had a big mistake about a minute into it!
@@NorthwestSawyer I just watched that one.
Thanks , it was god to watch too,...do you still use that clap board jig?
Nice! Glad it all turned out well.
Side note. Pretty amazing that the canopy was the only physical damage on the tractor.
Thanks for sharing your unfortunate experience. Learned a lot from your mishap, especially the engine oil locking up an engine.
Yes, absolutely wear the seatbelt! I’m very thankful you got the tractor going, and I know that you are.
You were very lucky that day. I could tell by the way your head dropped after it fired up that you were very relieved there probably was no engine damage. I tend to have that very same reaction in this type of situation. Thank you for telling your story so others could learn from it.
I'm really glad you didn't get hurt, and I'm glad your tractor seems to be ok. I am the same way, and that would have driven me nuts until I figured out what was wrong with it. Made me a little sick to my stomach when I saw the thumbnail of your beautiful tractor on its side.
Oh and your reaction when you got it running would have been my reaction. Looks like your were praying to the Lord and saying thank you!!!
You learned your lesson thats the main thing.. fair play to you for having the balls to admit u where wrong. 👍
Maybe I’ll get someone else to wear their seatbelt 🤷🏼♂️
Exactly
What a dramatic couple of videos! I had a massive grin on my face when the engine leapt back into life. 😀😀
That makes two of us, Mr Geoffrey Smith!
Glad you are safe! You proved that safety equipment really does work when properly used. My last company I worked for had a motto, Safety First and Always!!!
Thanks, Paul. It takes a second to put on a seatbelt and to roll over...
@@NorthwestSawyer agree! Stay healthy so my grandson and I can enjoy your great video!!!
thank you, Paul! I'm glad you two enjoy it!
Great video. Working alone can be dangerous. Running saws and Tractors is lots of fun but serious stuff. I had a few newbies up to my Cabin to experience the outdoors. They always want to run the Husqvarna saw but without the proper equipment I don’t let them.
This video is is a great example of how shit can happen so fast.
You got my point exactly. So many people commented that I shouldn’t be anywhere near equipment. I’ve been a heavy equipment operator for 28 years. If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone.
Glad you are safe and thank goodness the engine and tractor came out fine. Great to see good news from a rough day.
A couple of rags thrown on top of the holes where the glow plugs had been removed would have eliminated that oil all over the place.
He wanted to show the footage.... this is a video remember??
Glad you are ok. The ROPs bar is a life saver. I rolled a tractor years ago. Broke my leg jumping off. I don't know what I hit it on but a lesson that ached for 8 months.
Good call on the glow plugs. Much less invasive than injector removal. Well done.
Thanks for sharing your story. I have to admit.... I rolled my Kubota BX over and like yourself I have 30 years of equipment operations. All of my experience is on large equipment and I got to say.... little tractors are really easy to roll over. I learned the hard way.
Nice to see you got the engine running. I owned a boatyard for many years. I sold many new small diesels / repowers. One of the many reasons for a repower was due to a hydro lock much like you dealt with regarding the oil. An easy way to check for a bent rod is to perform a compression test. I did own the same tractor you have. One thing to help the stability is to fill the tractor tires with a type of oil for counter weight, the oil is made for tires , I had this done by the JohnDeer dealer. Not only does it help with stability but it also conditions the tires from the inside out. I don’t recall it being extremely expensive. Good luck !
Thanks, Todd. It kind of interesting because a lot of people have suggested filling the tires yet the owner’s manual doesn’t recommend it. I’d like to put some wheel spacers on the rear if I ever find a deal on them.
It doesn't matter how much experience anyone has, bad "stuff" happens in a heartbeat. Wearing that seat belt proves you listened when someone else told you to wear that seat belt. As you said it could have been a lot worse, thankfully that dent in the roof is all the damage, I would leave it as is as a reminder. I am very happy you and everything are OK.
I'm very happy that you made it out with only damaged pride... something we all have. I just hate open cabs and seat belts after being skewered on a limb that was sticking out of ground and I couldn't get away. I think in the most case situation that the seat belt is the very best option but when it comes to me , I have the luck of a squirrel crossing a road. I was in a hospital for a long time so my wheels stay on ground or I don't do it. Taking the glow plugs out was a good idea. I didn't know "Deere" used them but I knew that you needed a hole between air and piston so the whole injector was my only idea. So you outsmarted me.
Man, I know how you felt...turned over my new tractor 2 weeks after I purchased it. Same thing, cutting on slope and front tire fell into a old stump hole void. I was literally sick! Was wearing seat belt also, no physical damage or injury other than to my Ego. Waited several hours after pulling it upright and it cranked right up....lesson learned!
I’m glad it worked out for you! Thanks for sharing.
As a Kubota owner I was praying for you! Glad you got lucky.... both in terms of not getting injured and not hurting your tractor!
Glad you’re ok and the tractor is too!
It’s mostly okay😬
Good for you. I could just see a wave of relief come over you.
Wow, I thought these incidents only happens to me. I've been around heavy equipment since I was a kid back in the stone-age. That's before I was drafted and shipped to Viet Nam. Everything that can go wrong on tractors has happened to me. They didn't have seat belts and it can get dicey. I'm glad this had a good outcome and he honestly shared his advice on safety. I never try and start any diesel engines that have been tipped. You can do serious damage to your engine if its hydro-locked and easily bend the push rods and then some. Hoping the oil settles overnight isn't the greatest game plan, especially on a pretty new and expensive set-up!
Once again glad you made it out and the fact that the tractor made it as well is a plus. Well done. Stay safe out there bud.
Glad your ok number 1. Glad the tractor for the most part survived. I learned a lesson through your experience. Thanks
That was my goal, Robert!
Glad you are not hurt but wow you got lucky with that engine. The quick bump of the starter after it was righted was a baaaad idea. I was honestly expecting a bent cylinder rod.
ruyguy8888 what a he heck is a “cylinder rod “?
Had a Nephew killed the same way, his tractor (1975 model) didn't have a seat belt. Pinned him under water at edge of pond. He was cutting at the edge of the pond, soft spot, tractor rolled over into the pond, pinning him. He left a pregnant wife and two small children, a pile of farm bills and a large insurance policy the bank required him have. She and the kids did well. Two kids are doctors, the baby is a farmer.
Wow! That’s quite a story!
Oh that was a beautiful sound when it cranked! I almost rolled my 3038e about a week ago. It was tilted but stopped when it was on two wheels. I had to climb off the 'high side' of the tractor and cut a strap loose from the tree i was moving, then get back on and yank the tractor out from under it while on two wheels (positive traction). It will make the heart go pitter patter. I knew there was a problem with the hydraulics, but thought I could compensate. I posted a video to show what the problem with the hydraulics was. Again, I celebrated with you when your tractor cranked.
Thank you, sir!
I like your positive attitude buddy...!!! Glad you are safe..!!!
Thanks, Dean. Hard not to be positive, all things considered.
You are truly blessed- both your body and your tractor. Thanks for sharing this saga.
Take the loader off if your not using it while your brush hogging on hills, that will help stabilize that tractor and it will be less likely to do the roll over thing, I've seen people working ground with the loader way up in the air, I just cringe when I see that. Inexperienced people running equipment they have no business on. It only takes a few minutes to drop the loader. I would think you would know that as you say you are a heavy equipment operator. Glad to hear you made it out alive.
I've never seen anyone take the loader off to run a shredder. Sounds like something that just makes you feel better.
Great vid big brother - so glad everything worked out well and your SAFETY and well being is intact - God bless
Glad I came across your two videos.. I have a one series but moving to a two series upgrade.. Learned a lot here about what to do or not do as I have nearly rolled mine. BUT I have had a nightmare like you where I was driving over the drive on deck and the damn thing suddenly slid and shifted almost 90 degrees.. the tractor caught on one of the rails and dropped down hard onto the deck snapping the hydraulic couplers for the steering.. leaving me with spraying fluid and NO ability to steer to even try and drive it back off the now stuck deck. Thankfully I had the bucket on as I was able to lift the tractor off the deck and slide it out.. But the real pain in the ass was yet to come.. Trying to run new hydraulic hoses was the biggest pain in the ass you can imagine.. You literally have to take the entire console and seat flooring section off the tractor to do it.. Took a full day to repair it. While I like the quick attach capability, that mower deck is not something I am very fond of right now.. Had to re-bend the interlock bar straight again, it busted off the water cleaning jet port and sprung the front idle wheel pulley spring which I had to bend back into shape.. Got it done though..
Safety first! I would like to add that alot of people don't know how a front end loader will change the overall performance of how a tractor will act, that is alot of weight in front on a pivotal axis!
make sure you look over the roll bar, doubt there's damage but now would be a good time to check for cracks or anything and even add a little if needed for insurance :)