Just want to thank everyone for watching and the few that have bought coffees to help support the surgery for my dog, that really means alot and I thank you all very very much from the bottom of my heart!!🐶❤️
@@very5ick112 it’s a private road we don’t have motorcycles drive down it unless it’s me on my goldwing, however I blew the grass of the road off camera👍
Im honestly addicted to this series on the mower can’t get enough of it , love that your giving it another life to cut grass and lay down some stripes !
I was the same way when I was young. I tried to repair and save everything, even when people said it couldn't be done. If people continue to live with a throw away attitude, the end will be here a lot sooner!! When you know what hits the fan, I know you will be one of the few that will be left standing!!! God bless you and your family!!! Be safe my friend!!!
First class work, as I've come to expect. If (when...) that gearbox on the deck starts leaking, you can use corn head grease in it instead of gear oil. Tractor Supply should have it. It's a light grease that get's very fluid when up to operating temp but thick enough not to leak so much.
Another brilliant resurrection. That certainly is one robust machine. I love how you can take off an old part like that hydraulic cylinder, disassemble it, and rebuild it with new parts and have it as good as new. Because back in the day you got real quality. Try that with the tin can and plastic junk made today. You used to buy a machine and it was built like a tank. Now you get something that has Bluetooth and a cup holder for your soy latte but falls apart in a strong wind. Sad. I am also fascinated by the collection of tools you have for your projects. And the ones you craft yourself. Very interesting. I always enjoy your great videos and look forward to the next monstrosity that needs your help. I vote that you do decide to paint this treasure. Something this impressive deserves to look good too.
Great job young man, you’re getting to enjoy the fruits of your labor. That’s kind of why old guys always yell to the kids to get off their grass, a lot of hard work goes into a project whether mowing a yard all nice or fixing a lawnmower like you did. You have really good patience and whoever taught you, was worth their weight in gold. If you’re self taught by tinkering, congratulations. You’re mechanically brilliant. Good video series. 👍
Job very well done my friend. I am off work due to shoulder surgery and have had lots of time to kill. Watching this restoration video has been one of the best videos I have watched. You should be very proud of yourself.
This machine cost whatever organization bought it years ago a huge pile of money (taxpayers or whomever) so it's great to see you pulling it from the jaws of the shredder. Some basic maintenance would have kept it in service many more years but I guess it's easy to give up on something that a company or municipality is okay with just replacing! A quality machine like this is almost endlessly rebuildable, as you proved. Outstanding video, my friend. Very inspiring.
Another enjoyable video and restoration. They are really well-made commercial mowers that use quality gauge steel. Their downfall was always improper cleaning and maintenance as wet grass made them rot. Many thanks for sharing. Loved the James Condon style into " hello guys and welcome back"
Enjoyed watching this video! I’m 68 yr old welder / fabricator. Owned and operated my welding business repair many mower deck and bush hog decks. Worst enemy to a deck is not removing cuttings from the top of the deck. The cuttings left will cause a chemical reaction and literally start eating the metal. Why didn’t I say causes rust it is in a sense it is caustic rusting. Looks like you have a mowing “Beast”! Good to see the ole girl doing her job!
My pup needed her ACL repaired and the vet used fishing line to replace the ligament and that was 9 years ago. My dog is a Maltese but the repair is holding/woking fine.
I really enjoy the way you approach these machines to repair them, methodical and your videos are to the point:) Your videos are worth the wait. I hope the best for your dogs injury. God Bless
Darrell, what an amazing job on this old Industrial Diesel Mower. It’s hard to believe that you brought this thing back to life. I have to say though, “I knew you would, you always do”. Great video, keep them coming.
An excellent and worthwhile repair Sir. Just finished a Toro machine like the Ransomes with the same engine. Tough and reliable and no stupid electrics. Easy in tight spaces too. Glad to see you young man not junking good machines. Turn eighty now and still at it; that is what keeps you young. God bless and take care of your beautiful Dogs. Oh yes Ransomes hails from near Ipswich UK and is a very old company. My family made farm implements and traction engines going back 250 years or more and have been associated with them in the past. Best from the UK.
That’s awesome. I actually found two Toro ground master’s that both have the Mitsubishi did diesel engine in them. Also I’m thinking about going to get them.
Yep I am one of the few that fixes things around my home and a few others.. I feel relieved doing it always. Ha at 73 years it still gives me joy.. I am not quite the mechanic you are and I enjoy your channel.. I think someone needs to give you a broken steam cleaner so you can fix it and use it.. Your a clean feel like me and I think it will save you time. Take care and thanks for you wonderful videos.. ☺️👍
I bought it for 100 bucks and bought a belt $130ish can’t remember, tires $70, seals $30, oil + filter $30ish, seat $119, and some other odds and ends, I did buy the amsoil hydro oil but only used half of it and the other half is going in my Steiner 430. so all in all I prob have around 400-500 doll hairs into it😊
Just a tip for you @54:31 have the spout at the top, then you don't get the splashing, and the funnel direct inline and opposite side of the lid, away from the spout. (IE: the way you would normally pour it, turn the bucket 90deg.)
Great job on the mower and excellent video. The only thing that worried me was the severe rust on the chassis rails, I hope they don’t snap in half on you. Cheers from AUS 🇦🇺🦘
actually the frame rails were rust free the only stuff that was rusty was the seat, a small area at the throttle lever and we’re they welded that big c channel to the frame but the actual frame is as strong as a truck frame😊
Brilliant job mate! That was a real doozy and you didn't leave much out. Engine is an absolute peach. Those things will do some serious work and hours. Well done and a great couple of videos to watch. All the best!👌👌
Definitely worth a paint job, as existing paintwork makes the machine look 'tired', and detracts from the fantastic mechanical condition we now know its in. You've been through it with a fine toothed comb, and its probably in as good a condition now as its ever been. Great work as always, Darrell....already looking forward to the next video..👍 Keep up the good work, buddy...😊
You have done a fantastic job restoring this left to dead 30 pluse years diesel mower ..the only thing left is to remove all the rust and give this mower what it deserve a nice baby blue paint job to bring it to it's former glory ..looking forward to see that happening soon.till then keep up the good work and good luck.
I was a groundskeeper for Bennett College back in the 1980's. We used a Hinomoto tractor with a Woods mowing deck under it. That deck looked just like your Ransome deck, mowed exactly like that, awesome!!
Your videos never disappoint. Excellent work as always. Spending the time on all the little details fittings, seals, and grease fitting paid off on a machine that’s going to last many more years. Can’t wait for the next one. Thanks for sharing 😎🇺🇸
Amazing what people throw away. What's more amazing, is people like you who bring them back to life. I love working on old garden tractors from the 60 & 70s, I'll have to keep an eye out for something like that. Great job!
This was enjoyable to watch. Proof once again that they just don't make them to lay any longer. This machine had a hard life before being left to rot. You added your skills and a lot of time and patience to restore it to its former glory. Might fine job sir.
Your right about the diesel heater. I've be running them for 3 years now. Both on 12vv to 110v inverter . Perfect about 11/2 gal a day on high... lol, did I see a mini skid steer in the background.. Enjoy the videos. Keep it up, great work.
39:40 Man, you are a genius! Your understanding of all things hydraulic is fantastic! I just found your channel and I am loving all of your content. Keep it up!
I love your videos. Please use the shield on your angle grinder. You don't want to know how it feels to be hit by a broken cutting disk in your face or torso 🙏
Hey man! Jen told me about you losing your channel to some scammers and that was so devastating to hear! Looks like you got the channel back though which is amazing!
Dude that’s so awesome to hear from you! Yea I really thought it was gone forever and I couldn’t get any help from google or RUclips, but after tons of frustration and persistence about a week later I finally got control of the channel again. Since the scammer uploaded stupid videos and put all mine on private the algorithm really kicked me out, but I’m just happy that I got it back. I really appreciate you and Jens support it really means a lot! Thanks again
My oh my......another great and awesome video on bringing the heavy duty mower back to life. What a beast. Of course a new paint job would not be complete without adding a suicide knob to the steering wheel on that rascal. Maybe skip the paint job and just add the spinner to the steering wheel. "Jesus take the wheel" kinda thing. Take care. I'm a big fan of your channel and talents.
Nice job on the Mower, I have noticed on several Channels that when people replace / Fit new or just Grease the Grease Fittings they seem to Over fill which leaves a big Blob of Grease exposed which will attract Dirt etc, maybe they should wipe it away to prevent Clogging or Dirt attraction.
Excellent restoration! I admire your attention to detail and all the "little" things that needed taking care of. In my opinion, you're a pretty good mechanic! Nice job, bud.
Think about putting a rubber gator on that spline shaft a car steering rack should do it cheap and give it all a good prospective paint job with car sill chip paint it's like Raptor bed paint good videos well done
Good job on getting that machine back to working condition. Check out some of the newer designs on the chute cover. Hopefully you can install it so you don’t blow debris in the road or against cars and homes.
You did a great job breathing new life into an abandoned machine like that. If we did more of this and just maintained machines better, there would be less junk in the scrap piles and filling up our landfills. As far as painting the machine, how about doing a bed liner all over it. Much tougher than paint. Raptor Liner makes a really nice one you can do at home and you can even color tint it.
These mowers were the predecessors to the zero turns, a true commercial mower and made to mow all day. Toro had one similar called the Ground Master 345 and Gravely had the Promaster 350 If you get in the habit of blowing off all the grass clippings at the end of the day, the deck will last a lifetime. Great job on the restoration You're very thorough. Thanks.
Nice jobe done. Looks like you like the machine that much that you start mowing the whole country side. When mowing next to a road, drive in such a way that the grass blows away from it.
🙂 I love the fact that you add your own grease fittings,! A lot of equipment don't have them, or they do have them and people ignore them. 😑 I enjoy you videos way too much. Keep it up my Man.
Great job!! On the repairs AND on the video. I always enjoy watching you do your magic. Good luck and health to you and your family. Can't wait for the next project.
Very well done 👏 One of the few that I enjoy watching until the end. You see the pride and joy of rebuilding well made machineries that are meant to last a lifetime, not rotting away in a field somewhere. You breathed new life into this fine dinosaur 🦕 and it will give you another 25+ years of enjoyment 😉
Very nice job indeed! I love diesel engines and hydraulic features, and you have them both. I liked the juice can seal inserter! I look forward to the beautification of this noble machine.
Yeah man those mowers are good ones. The main thing vis to keep on top of maintenance on them basically is all. And it'll last for A long time to. Just like you said I'd paint back green again why not right. After all that's what the original color of it was to begin with. I think it was Forest Green.,or emerald Green.,or Hunter Green we're the paint color codes that was used on those green lawnmowers back then. Cause A lot of them was sprayed powder coated and sprayed clear coat and sealer. I've seen them being sprayed with mixed green powder coating with metallic flakes. In both of the paint and the clear coating sealer together. As the new paint jobs on them. I think it was like Three of them was repainted differently colors though. Two different green ones and one yellow.,or orange colored one to with metallic flakes.
first time watcher, you are very good, and your videos are awesome too. keep this up I would think you should get way over 100k subscribers. that lawnmower was left for the dead and you bring it back to life.
Great job, my hats off to you! I love it when someone brings back a machine from a sure death. As mentioned, there’s too much “throw a-way” things in this world. Love your video, keep up the good work.
I have a mower that is very similar in design. It is a Kubota model F2100. I really like the way you brought this machine back to life. I have never heard of a Jaguar mower before but they were way ahead of their time. How did you hurt your back?
Just fyi, on pouring the 5 gallon hydraulic oil when it is full. When you have the can on its side to pour, If you rotate the can so the spout is at the top instead of having it at the bottom of the pour, it will not spill so much over the can. Nice work. You do a great job of filming and I like your process.
if they don’t have a part number on them, I just measure the seal or the shaft or the opening of the hydraulic cylinder. Put those measurements on Google and see what I find.
Well donel I don't understand why some owners don't do the proper maintenance which would allow these machines be handed down to generations. You did an excellent job.
Great camera angles and patience getting them. Do you have a good hydraulics shop around you or do you just get out the calipers to see what size seals you need. Our only hydraulics shop closed down and its 2 hours to the nearest one.
i usually just get the calipers out if it doesn’t have a number on the seal or hydraulic part then I just go on Google and type in the measurements and see what pops up
Awesome, great to see the old girl come back to life and do the job she was well built and designed to do. Thanks for documenting the journey and sharing 👍
Absolutely Brilliant with how you used a piece of a tin can to act as a compressor much like a piston ring compressor When installing that seal with the flared edge. Nice drone footage near the end of the video. Yes, let's paint that thing and make it look nice. It's worth it. 🙂🇺🇲
Hi great job on fixing the mower I used almost the exact same model but it was a Cushman 807 with a gas engine 72 inch cut I loved driving it and it cut so good it was used at Rutgers in NJ on the fields and they had 3 of them 2 ransoms with a snow cab and a plow for winter 👍
My rottweiler tore his acl also but that only happened when he had bone cancer in that leg. He died shortly after that and now 3 months later I am still seriously grieving. Not breaking into tears so far today. I am old and my poor pup did not deserve this darn it. My wife says he is in doggy heaven and I certainly pray so. I still talk to him. I am a sad case.
@@PaulHigginbothamSr I’m very sorry my friend, I feel your pain and I know it hurts, I’m going through the same thing and I just don’t understand why this world can be so cruel and why things like this happen. I had another shar-pei I show him briefly in the video called small excavator vs big tree stump or somthing like that, and he passed away during a very small surgery on his leg, he shouldn’t have died the way he did and I still think of him everyday and can’t seem to forgive the vet that did the surgery and still blame them, and now I’m dealing with this with my other female shar pei and she needs major surgery on her leg and it’s very expensive and they said it’s high risk for infection because of her skin. I love my dogs so much more than anything and I wish they could live forever. It breaks my heart to hear about your loss because I know how much pain your going through and I’m very sorry my friend, if you need anyone to talk to I’m all ears, but just try to remember that he loved you and you gave him the best life you could, take care 🙂
Awesome video, Thanks for bringing the old girl back to life for another chance. I loved my Toro GroundsMaster 223D, 5 foot cutting deck. It was so fast and it cut the paddock 6ft weeds just as easily and as well as the lawn. I think you will be making any excuse to just jump on her and go mowing :-).
Awesome technical restoration 👍 It looks like it was a really well made and expensive machine when it was made. I really liked the tricks you showed in the hydraulic section like that wooden hydraulic ram clamp and using the thin drink can metal guide to get that that seal in.👍
The Rotating flow divider works as a differential locker, when going straight forward it splits the flow equal to the drive motors. The switch on the steering cylinder activate the solenoid opening for free flow betwen motors (open differential) so you can take a sharp turn without damage the Grass.
Mr Home Pro loved every bit of the resto ,all the best with your dogs surgery and recovery ,thanx for the 1hour and quarter mechanical entretainment ❤ regards Rob.
Only comment, when installing circlips, rounded surface goes towards the pressure. Sharp edges away from the pressure. That way the pressure pushes the sharp edge into the locking groove. Best wishes from the far North.
nice job of the top mower. i have a similar mower (Jacobsen Out Front Commercial mower with a FORD 1.1 engine). But seems already much better designed. Thanks for sharing your vids.
@@The_Home_Pros Not sure at this time I need to watch budget. I am 74 and everything has gone sky high. so I guess I was hoping. I enjoy your videos though and your talent to fix mechanical things. I didn't really expect you to reply.
Excellent work I enjoy watching your video from start to finish keep up the good work you're making me jealous ha ha take care and thanks again for sharing your video
Sorry about your dog tearing her ACL. We had the same problem with a large dog years ago. Vet wanted mega bucks for surgery and gave us a poor prognosis particularly due to the fact that she was a large dog. Apparently those Surgical outcomes are better with smaller dogs. Obviously in pain/ discomfort or they would not be limping. 🤷🏻♂️ Fortunately after several months our dog stopped limping. She adapted to it quite well and lived for several years only to develop discoid lupus which eventually led to putting her down. Sweet dog.
Looks like you can use high pressure washer unit. Ps - noticed that tree is pretty close to your house , tree roots can destroy a house foundation, sewer lines , concrete pads. Plus tree leaves can destroy your roof , create mildew issues, mildew is a heath issues, it can also be deadly.
Just want to thank everyone for watching and the few that have bought coffees to help support the surgery for my dog, that really means alot and I thank you all very very much from the bottom of my heart!!🐶❤️
Wonder if you saw the crack in the opposite side of the frame at 1:08 24
obs you don't ride a motorcycle. if you did you would respect the riders . always mow to the inside
@@very5ick112 it’s a private road we don’t have motorcycles drive down it unless it’s me on my goldwing, however I blew the grass of the road off camera👍
@@The_Home_Pros we dont care
@@very5ick112 I don’t care if you care I was just responding to your stupid comment
Im honestly addicted to this series on the mower can’t get enough of it , love that your giving it another life to cut grass and lay down some stripes !
😊😊thanks
I was the same way when I was young. I tried to repair and save everything, even when people said it couldn't be done. If people continue to live with a throw away attitude, the end will be here a lot sooner!! When you know what hits the fan, I know you will be one of the few that will be left standing!!! God bless you and your family!!! Be safe my friend!!!
I totally agree
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You should take your mower and write "The Home Pros" in the grass underneath those transmission lines and capture it with your drone.
hahaha love that idea!!
A tutorial on patience and perseverance and problem solving skills- Sorry to see this one end ,you taught me a lot
😊 thank you very much!
First class work, as I've come to expect. If (when...) that gearbox on the deck starts leaking, you can use corn head grease in it instead of gear oil. Tractor Supply should have it. It's a light grease that get's very fluid when up to operating temp but thick enough not to leak so much.
Great tip all the seals and bearings are good so it shouldn’t leak 🤞
Another brilliant resurrection. That certainly is one robust machine. I love how you can take off an old part like that hydraulic cylinder, disassemble it, and rebuild it with new parts and have it as good as new. Because back in the day you got real quality. Try that with the tin can and plastic junk made today. You used to buy a machine and it was built like a tank. Now you get something that has Bluetooth and a cup holder for your soy latte but falls apart in a strong wind. Sad. I am also fascinated by the collection of tools you have for your projects. And the ones you craft yourself. Very interesting. I always enjoy your great videos and look forward to the next monstrosity that needs your help. I vote that you do decide to paint this treasure. Something this impressive deserves to look good too.
US based MartyT. You guys are exactly the same. Cheers from Finland.
My Stiga is still sleeping in the garage. Too much snow...
Love Marty T
😊😊thank you
@puumahe :
Marty T is based in
New Zealand not
the US 😳😲😁
@@charlesallanstewart-kl2op I do know that. I was referring our guy here as a US based MartyT. Sorry, if I didnt write my earlier post clearly enough.
@@charlesallanstewart-kl2op cant you read?
MY 1999 4X4/AWD DIESEL WITH A FRONT DECK CUTTER OF 60 OR A 74 INCH OUT PERFORMS MOST OF THESE NEW 16K MOWERS RELEASED NOW DAYS...
you got that rite!
Great job young man, you’re getting to enjoy the fruits of your labor. That’s kind of why old guys always yell to the kids to get off their grass, a lot of hard work goes into a project whether mowing a yard all nice or fixing a lawnmower like you did. You have really good patience and whoever taught you, was worth their weight in gold. If you’re self taught by tinkering, congratulations. You’re mechanically brilliant. Good video series. 👍
Thanks 👍 I am completely self taught
Job very well done my friend. I am off work due to shoulder surgery and have had lots of time to kill. Watching this restoration video has been one of the best videos I have watched. You should be very proud of yourself.
thank you very much that means a lot!
This machine cost whatever organization bought it years ago a huge pile of money (taxpayers or whomever) so it's great to see you pulling it from the jaws of the shredder. Some basic maintenance would have kept it in service many more years but I guess it's easy to give up on something that a company or municipality is okay with just replacing! A quality machine like this is almost endlessly rebuildable, as you proved. Outstanding video, my friend. Very inspiring.
thank you so much!!
Another enjoyable video and restoration. They are really well-made commercial mowers that use quality gauge steel. Their downfall was always improper cleaning and maintenance as wet grass made them rot. Many thanks for sharing. Loved the James Condon style into " hello guys and welcome back"
James Condon's channel is awesome👍
thank you very much my friend!!😊😊
Enjoyed watching this video! I’m 68 yr old welder / fabricator. Owned and operated my welding business repair many mower deck and bush hog decks. Worst enemy to a deck is not removing cuttings from the top of the deck. The cuttings left will cause a chemical reaction and literally start eating the metal. Why didn’t I say causes rust it is in a sense it is caustic rusting. Looks like you have a mowing “Beast”! Good to see the ole girl doing her job!
yes sir u got that rite!
My pup needed her ACL repaired and the vet used fishing line to replace the ligament and that was 9 years ago. My dog is a Maltese but the repair is holding/woking fine.
oh wow that’s cool
I really enjoy the way you approach these machines to repair them, methodical and your videos are to the point:) Your videos are worth the wait. I hope the best for your dogs injury. God Bless
thank you so much
Darrell, what an amazing job on this old Industrial Diesel Mower. It’s hard to believe that you brought this thing back to life. I have to say though, “I knew you would, you always do”. Great video, keep them coming.
Thank you very much!
Very therapeutic to watch this resurrection through your meticulous work.
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An excellent and worthwhile repair Sir. Just finished a Toro machine like the Ransomes with the same engine. Tough and reliable and no stupid electrics. Easy in tight spaces too. Glad to see you young man not junking good machines. Turn eighty now and still at it; that is what keeps you young. God bless and take care of your beautiful Dogs. Oh yes Ransomes hails from near Ipswich UK and is a very old company. My family made farm implements and traction engines going back 250 years or more and have been associated with them in the past. Best from the UK.
That’s awesome. I actually found two Toro ground master’s that both have the Mitsubishi did diesel engine in them. Also I’m thinking about going to get them.
Yep I am one of the few that fixes things around my home and a few others.. I feel relieved doing it always. Ha at 73 years it still gives me joy.. I am not quite the mechanic you are and I enjoy your channel.. I think someone needs to give you a broken steam cleaner so you can fix it and use it.. Your a clean feel like me and I think it will save you time. Take care and thanks for you wonderful videos.. ☺️👍
thank you so much! and yes I’m always looking for a steam cleaner🤞
@@The_Home_Pros kool bro.. with your clean freek ways it should make everything easier and faster.. be well..
So not including your labour how much have you put into it including purchase price of the mower?
I bought it for 100 bucks and bought a belt $130ish can’t remember, tires $70, seals $30, oil + filter $30ish, seat $119, and some other odds and ends, I did buy the amsoil hydro oil but only used half of it and the other half is going in my Steiner 430. so all in all I prob have around 400-500 doll hairs into it😊
Just a tip for you @54:31 have the spout at the top, then you don't get the splashing, and the funnel direct inline and opposite side of the lid, away from the spout. (IE: the way you would normally pour it, turn the bucket 90deg.)
I couldn’t cause that stinkin battery tray was in the way
Great job on the mower and excellent video. The only thing that worried me was the severe rust on the chassis rails, I hope they don’t snap in half on you. Cheers from AUS 🇦🇺🦘
actually the frame rails were rust free the only stuff that was rusty was the seat, a small area at the throttle lever and we’re they welded that big c channel to the frame but the actual frame is as strong as a truck frame😊
Brilliant job mate! That was a real doozy and you didn't leave much out. Engine is an absolute peach. Those things will do some serious work and hours. Well done and a great couple of videos to watch. All the best!👌👌
Thanks 👍
Definitely worth a paint job, as existing paintwork makes the machine look 'tired', and detracts from the fantastic mechanical condition we now know its in. You've been through it with a fine toothed comb, and its probably in as good a condition now as its ever been.
Great work as always, Darrell....already looking forward to the next video..👍
Keep up the good work, buddy...😊
Couldn't agree more!
" Congratulations" on bring her back to live another day/s! As you brought her back mechanically, let her be at her very best and painting her.
You have done a fantastic job restoring this left to dead 30 pluse years diesel mower ..the only thing left is to remove all the rust and give this mower what it deserve a nice baby blue paint job to bring it to it's former glory ..looking forward to see that happening soon.till then keep up the good work and good luck.
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I was a groundskeeper for Bennett College back in the 1980's. We used a Hinomoto tractor with a Woods mowing deck under it. That deck looked just like your Ransome deck, mowed exactly like that, awesome!!
Ohh if you like hinomoto boy do I have a surprise for you coming up on the channel!
Yeeees!@@The_Home_Pros
Your videos never disappoint. Excellent work as always. Spending the time on all the little details fittings, seals, and grease fitting paid off on a machine that’s going to last many more years. Can’t wait for the next one. Thanks for sharing 😎🇺🇸
Wow, thank you!
Amazing what people throw away. What's more amazing, is people like you who bring them back to life. I love working on old garden tractors from the 60 & 70s, I'll have to keep an eye out for something like that. Great job!
I know it’s crazy. Thank you very much.
This was enjoyable to watch. Proof once again that they just don't make them to lay any longer. This machine had a hard life before being left to rot. You added your skills and a lot of time and patience to restore it to its former glory. Might fine job sir.
@@clintr485 thanks man!
Your right about the diesel heater. I've be running them for 3 years now. Both on 12vv to 110v inverter . Perfect about 11/2 gal a day on high... lol, did I see a mini skid steer in the background.. Enjoy the videos. Keep it up, great work.
Thanks!
thank you so much my friend!! I truly appreciate that!!
39:40 Man, you are a genius! Your understanding of all things hydraulic is fantastic! I just found your channel and I am loving all of your content. Keep it up!
Nice job indeed ! Watching you restoring this machine makes me think about an other channel that shares kinda same spirit "marty t".
thank u my friend
I love your videos. Please use the shield on your angle grinder. You don't want to know how it feels to be hit by a broken cutting disk in your face or torso 🙏
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Noted!
Hey man! Jen told me about you losing your channel to some scammers and that was so devastating to hear! Looks like you got the channel back though which is amazing!
Dude that’s so awesome to hear from you! Yea I really thought it was gone forever and I couldn’t get any help from google or RUclips, but after tons of frustration and persistence about a week later I finally got control of the channel again. Since the scammer uploaded stupid videos and put all mine on private the algorithm really kicked me out, but I’m just happy that I got it back. I really appreciate you and Jens support it really means a lot! Thanks again
My oh my......another great and awesome video on bringing the heavy duty mower back to life. What a beast. Of course a new paint job would not be complete without adding a suicide knob to the steering wheel on that rascal. Maybe skip the paint job and just add the spinner to the steering wheel. "Jesus take the wheel" kinda thing. Take care. I'm a big fan of your channel and talents.
haha I actually put a spinner knob on it after filming I wish I would have got that in the vid, I have them on every machine w a steering wheel lol
One of the best restoration videos in youtube.❤
Wow thanks man
Nice job on the Mower, I have noticed on several Channels that when people replace / Fit new or just Grease the Grease Fittings they seem to Over fill which leaves a big Blob of Grease exposed which will attract Dirt etc, maybe they should wipe it away to prevent Clogging or Dirt attraction.
Thanks! Yea I wiped all the excess grease off after mowing
Excellent restoration! I admire your attention to detail and all the "little" things that needed taking care of. In my opinion, you're a pretty good mechanic! Nice job, bud.
Thank you very much!
Think about putting a rubber gator on that spline shaft a car steering rack should do it cheap and give it all a good prospective paint job with car sill chip paint it's like Raptor bed paint good videos well done
Rubber gator? Please explain better🙂
@@The_Home_Pros steering bellows, that keep dust out of a rack and pinion.
@@steveww07 gotcha great idea
Good job on getting that machine back to working condition. Check out some of the newer designs on the chute cover. Hopefully you can install it so you don’t blow debris in the road or against cars and homes.
thanks
You did a great job breathing new life into an abandoned machine like that. If we did more of this and just maintained machines better, there would be less junk in the scrap piles and filling up our landfills.
As far as painting the machine, how about doing a bed liner all over it. Much tougher than paint. Raptor Liner makes a really nice one you can do at home and you can even color tint it.
that’s a really cool idea!!
These mowers were the predecessors to the zero turns, a true commercial mower and made to mow all day. Toro had one similar called the Ground Master 345 and Gravely had the Promaster 350 If you get in the habit of blowing off all the grass clippings at the end of the day, the deck will last a lifetime. Great job on the restoration You're very thorough. Thanks.
@@LightningFabrication thanks! I just picked up 2 grounds master 224-D’s I’ll do a vid on
Aww, hope the pups leg gets better, have to make sure you keep her off that leg and no running/jumping for a while.
thank you so much my friend. I appreciate that.
I know all is about budget. I hope you have plans for a sand blasting cabinet, hydraulic press and a parts washer sink with a pump (saving your back)
I actually have all three of those 😊
@@The_Home_Pros That is great. Please show us when you use them 😊
You are definitely a good mechanic... you cutting all that grass along the highway, I was waiting to see a sign that said, Welcome to Kansas...
haha 😊
Another incredible rescue...so enjoyable to watch ...thank you
Nice jobe done. Looks like you like the machine that much that you start mowing the whole country side. When mowing next to a road, drive in such a way that the grass blows away from it.
Thanks 👍
🙂 I love the fact that you add your own grease fittings,! A lot of equipment don't have them, or they do have them and people ignore them. 😑
I enjoy you videos way too much. Keep it up my Man.
Thank you!
Ruined those hemi joints.
@@Failure_Is_An_Option no I didnt
@@The_Home_Pros Yes you did... Non sealed hemi joints are to remain dry for a reason...
@@Failure_Is_An_Option I added a rubber boot around them to keep dirt out off camera
Love the content. Some these old machines are better build than what’s out now.
got that rite!
Great job!! On the repairs AND on the video. I always enjoy watching you do your magic. Good luck and health to you and your family. Can't wait for the next project.
thank you so much Jeff glad you could stop bye
Very well done 👏 One of the few that I enjoy watching until the end. You see the pride and joy of rebuilding well made machineries that are meant to last a lifetime, not rotting away in a field somewhere. You breathed new life into this fine dinosaur 🦕 and it will give you another 25+ years of enjoyment 😉
I’m 69 years old and Most everything I own had to restored. I look at them with pride and achievement
Very nice job indeed! I love diesel engines and hydraulic features, and you have them both. I liked the juice can seal inserter! I look forward to the beautification of this noble machine.
@@philmaxwell1858 thank you very much!!
Yeah man those mowers are good ones. The main thing vis to keep on top of maintenance on them basically is all. And it'll last for A long time to. Just like you said I'd paint back green again why not right. After all that's what the original color of it was to begin with. I think it was Forest Green.,or emerald Green.,or Hunter Green we're the paint color codes that was used on those green lawnmowers back then. Cause A lot of them was sprayed powder coated and sprayed clear coat and sealer. I've seen them being sprayed with mixed green powder coating with metallic flakes. In both of the paint and the clear coating sealer together. As the new paint jobs on them. I think it was like Three of them was repainted differently colors though. Two different green ones and one yellow.,or orange colored one to with metallic flakes.
yes sir👍 thank you for the info!!
first time watcher, you are very good, and your videos are awesome too. keep this up I would think you should get way over 100k subscribers. that lawnmower was left for the dead and you bring it back to life.
thank you so much!! that’s really means lot!!
Very well done and filmed. I took my ransomes bobcat with seized onan to kawasaki f535 and refurbed the mower.
Rick in Embrun Ontario Canada
Great job, my hats off to you!
I love it when someone brings back a machine from a sure death. As mentioned, there’s too much “throw a-way” things in this world. Love your video, keep up the good work.
A lot of work, but you did a great job and probably rebuilt a more robust unit than you can buy today. Hope you get a chance to repaint it as well.
Great rescue of a mean machine. Just a note, being a motorcyclist, it's appreciated if you blow the clippings off the road. Especially in corners.
I have a mower that is very similar in design. It is a Kubota model F2100. I really like the way you brought this machine back to life. I have never heard of a Jaguar mower before but they were way ahead of their time.
How did you hurt your back?
thank you very much! I actually have two more similar diesel mowers I will be making vids on
Just fyi, on pouring the 5 gallon hydraulic oil when it is full. When you have the can on its side to pour, If you rotate the can so the spout is at the top instead of having it at the bottom of the pour, it will not spill so much over the can. Nice work. You do a great job of filming and I like your process.
Brilliant as always. Im'curious as to where you found the hydraulic seals or your search process. Kind Regards. Craig
if they don’t have a part number on them, I just measure the seal or the shaft or the opening of the hydraulic cylinder. Put those measurements on Google and see what I find.
Thank you. Craig@@The_Home_Pros
Well donel I don't understand why some owners don't do the proper maintenance which would allow these machines be handed down to generations. You did an excellent job.
thank you!
Cool mower. I like how the intake area is behind the seat, almost works like A/c pulling air away
Great camera angles and patience getting them. Do you have a good hydraulics shop around you or do you just get out the calipers to see what size seals you need. Our only hydraulics shop closed down and its 2 hours to the nearest one.
i usually just get the calipers out if it doesn’t have a number on the seal or hydraulic part then I just go on Google and type in the measurements and see what pops up
Awesome, great to see the old girl come back to life and do the job she was well built and designed to do. Thanks for documenting the journey and sharing 👍
Absolutely Brilliant with how you used a piece of a tin can to act as a compressor much like a piston ring compressor When installing that seal with the flared edge.
Nice drone footage near the end of the video.
Yes, let's paint that thing and make it look nice. It's worth it.
🙂🇺🇲
PS: My name is Jim, nice to meet you Darrell. 🙂🇺🇲
@@SoybeanFarmer3300 thank you very much!! I really appreciate it!
@@SoybeanFarmer3300 nice to meet you as well Jim 🙂
Hi great job on fixing the mower I used almost the exact same model but it was a Cushman 807 with a gas engine 72 inch cut I loved driving it and it cut so good it was used at Rutgers in NJ on the fields and they had 3 of them 2 ransoms with a snow cab and a plow for winter 👍
Great job Home Pros! You brought that thing back to life! 💪😎
You got that right!
My rottweiler tore his acl also but that only happened when he had bone cancer in that leg. He died shortly after that and now 3 months later I am still seriously grieving. Not breaking into tears so far today. I am old and my poor pup did not deserve this darn it. My wife says he is in doggy heaven and I certainly pray so. I still talk to him. I am a sad case.
@@PaulHigginbothamSr I’m very sorry my friend, I feel your pain and I know it hurts, I’m going through the same thing and I just don’t understand why this world can be so cruel and why things like this happen. I had another shar-pei I show him briefly in the video called small excavator vs big tree stump or somthing like that, and he passed away during a very small surgery on his leg, he shouldn’t have died the way he did and I still think of him everyday and can’t seem to forgive the vet that did the surgery and still blame them, and now I’m dealing with this with my other female shar pei and she needs major surgery on her leg and it’s very expensive and they said it’s high risk for infection because of her skin. I love my dogs so much more than anything and I wish they could live forever. It breaks my heart to hear about your loss because I know how much pain your going through and I’m very sorry my friend, if you need anyone to talk to I’m all ears, but just try to remember that he loved you and you gave him the best life you could, take care 🙂
@@The_Home_ProsI so sorry
You blew me away with this one, taking a PILE OF RUST and making a really nice machine out of it.
Thanks for the interesting movie. The mower has good bones and I think it will go great for years, thanks to your work.
Awesome video, Thanks for bringing the old girl back to life for another chance. I loved my Toro GroundsMaster 223D, 5 foot cutting deck. It was so fast and it cut the paddock 6ft weeds just as easily and as well as the lawn. I think you will be making any excuse to just jump on her and go mowing :-).
hahah I already do!! I love cutting grass with this machine
Awesome technical restoration 👍
It looks like it was a really well made and expensive machine when it was made.
I really liked the tricks you showed in the hydraulic section like that wooden hydraulic ram clamp and using the thin drink can metal guide to get that that seal in.👍
Man you can fix anything!! Great video brother!
thank you very much
The Rotating flow divider works as a differential locker, when going straight forward it splits the flow equal to the drive motors. The switch on the steering cylinder activate the solenoid opening for free flow betwen motors (open differential) so you can take a sharp turn without damage the Grass.
Beautiful rebuild job. A little green paint on it and it will look like new. Nice job, I learned alot from this. Thanks. Hope your dog heals ok.
Thanks I really appreciate it
Awesome putting that machine back to work. Thanks for sharing your experience
Mr Home Pro loved every bit of the resto ,all the best with your dogs surgery and recovery ,thanx for the 1hour and quarter mechanical entretainment ❤ regards Rob.
Since the balance is very important on these indus blades did you preform a balance check after sharpening?
Great work, I have a diesel mower also. You just can't beat their strength and reliability!
Only comment, when installing circlips, rounded surface goes towards the pressure. Sharp edges away from the pressure.
That way the pressure pushes the sharp edge into the locking groove.
Best wishes from the far North.
Man, that thing's a beast. What are you going to do with 2 commercial mowers? Have you got a 25-acre yard, or do you cut grass commercially?
I actually have a couple mowers lol I prob need to sell some but I’m a hoarder😊
nice job of the top mower. i have a similar mower (Jacobsen Out Front Commercial mower with a FORD 1.1 engine). But seems already much better designed.
Thanks for sharing your vids.
oh man that sounds like an interesting mower. I gotta check those out.
What will you sell it for? I live on a hilly area in north Georgia
what would you offer? I live basically in Columbus ga and phenix city Alabama
@@The_Home_Pros Not sure at this time I need to watch budget. I am 74 and everything has gone sky high. so I guess I was hoping. I enjoy your videos though and your talent to fix mechanical things. I didn't really expect you to reply.
When filling your hydraulic from that blue pail, rotate it 180 degrees. In this way, it won't go glug glue and make a mess. Hope this helps.
I was just being lazy lol
These older machines make you feel good to own and use verses most of the new stuff that just leaves you disappointed.
Excellent work I enjoy watching your video from start to finish keep up the good work you're making me jealous ha ha take care and thanks again for sharing your video
thanks a bunch!
Sorry about your dog tearing her ACL.
We had the same problem with a large dog years ago. Vet wanted mega bucks for surgery and gave us a poor prognosis particularly due to the fact that she was a large dog. Apparently those Surgical outcomes are better with smaller dogs.
Obviously in pain/ discomfort or they would not be limping. 🤷🏻♂️
Fortunately after several months our dog stopped limping. She adapted to it quite well and lived for several years only to develop discoid lupus which eventually led to putting her down. Sweet dog.
yeah, I’m not sure what to do. I love my dogs very much. I want the best for them. Sorry to hear about your dog.
There is a inner satisfaction of bringing old stuff back to life. I loved doing that back in the day
i bet you were working on/tearing up machines as a young lad..and thx for being a great animal lover..they deserve quality of life..
Greater job was a pleasure to watch, very precise in your work .
Thank you very much!
I’ve been watching this from the beginning of the revival.This is a cool machine to bring back to life.
sure is!
Looks like you can use high pressure washer unit. Ps - noticed that tree is pretty close to your house , tree roots can destroy a house foundation, sewer lines , concrete pads. Plus tree leaves can destroy your roof , create mildew issues, mildew is a heath issues, it can also be deadly.
A spray bottle filled with water is handy when you weld. That engine is making that land mower a beast. Will cut through any weed as it was not there.
Yessirr it sure is
@@The_Home_Pros .. Greetings from Norway 🙂
Hey Darrell. Looking forward to this one 😊😊
hey Dave, thank you so much for stopping by. I always appreciate to see you here. Hope you are doing well.
What I like about your videos is that you fix, or restore to the end. People want to see all the way to restore, not to just will it run. Best of luck
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