SIDE HUSTLE! HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH YOUR TRACTOR! WIN-WIN! 🚜
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
- Owning a tractor gives you a very unique opportunity for a side hustle. Learn how to make money with your tractor whether you're looking for some spare cash or want to turn a hobby into a business. There's many reasons why you'd want to make money with your tractor and it can help you justify the purchase of your tractor or attachment, help pay for home renovations or repairs, or even pave the way to a new career opportunity.
I have spent 20 years brainstorming, developing, and implementing business ideas. Most never left the notebook, but at least a dozen made their way into the development stage. Through many trials and errors, countless failures, and thousands of dollars gone for good, I've honed in on a small handful of key areas that are required to be successful in a small business venture. So, if you have the desire to start a side hustle and want to know how to make money with your tractor, then I hope you enjoy this video. Thanks for watching!
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What do you do, and would Love some advice on Friends. I own a 19000 pound backhoe. I will do work for anyone who will PAY me. Have had issues with the cost of trailers. I tell my friend's OK you want my backhoe, this is what the Haul cost. They just say ROAD her to my job site. How do you deal with a so-called buddy who just wants to cut corners, that fall back on you totally
Just asking. I thank you for doing this personal Tractor sales.
A bad day tilling is better than a good day at the office !
Haha, agreed!
I live in an area where the majority of people already have a tractor, I would make more money just working as a farm hand. Area is 100% of high importance.
All great points. I would add one though, don’t be afraid to say “no” to a job, if it’s too big or you can’t do a quality job. Especially for a start up, it’s easy to want that business, and it be out of your skill range. “It’s better to not commit at all, then to commit and not fulfill that commitment”
100% agreed!
Solid advice I have told many new businesses owners the same thing.
Absolutely!
And don't be afraid to say "NO" to a so-called friend who thinks that NOW you own a tractor and think of you as a freebie just because you OWN a tractor
I have been coned by many who think you can just drive it miles to there money making sceem
To just use you. I once told a so called friend, that this is what a trailer costs to move my 19000 pound backhoe. His response back was just drive it to my job site. After that put my foot down. I had a supervisor wanting me to put it on city OWNED trailer & Dump to take to his home for driveway dig out. I told him that would be highly Illegal.(on a previous Job I had, worked with a guy who used the Utility Backhoe for the Director's side jobs in Real estate work) he got FIRED when the Director used it against him in Political backstabbing. For me that did get me in a dog house with a supervisor But at end of the day, it on me for anything that Goes wrong. Just saying in my Humble opinion watch out for people that just because you OWN a digging tool, they think they can USE you for there money making ideas for a Freebie. YES you must be firm about COST to transport and hourly usage on YOUR piece of Equipment. It's not FREE.
Another point is to research other businesses in the area that do the same work. If a job is too big, or something that you do not want to do.. it always helps to give the customer a route to take rather than leaving them empty handed if you decline a job
I have a 431 Massey Ferguson. I use my box blade and fix people gravel drive ways for $100-200 and it usually only takes 30-45 min depending on how big the driveway is
My Man! You and Matts Off Road Recovery are HANDS DOWN my FAVORITE channels! Always learning!!!!! Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼!!!
Straight to the point and intuitive! Thank you for sharing your experience.
Love this video. I have been doing side work with my tractor for years. About to retire and buy a bigger tractor and get started full time.
I've been fixing machines for years. I made a career pivot to being tech support for for a major brand of tractors and construction equipment. My wife and I own a dog grooming salon, where we just bought out a second location. I bought myself a compact tractor as a reward for my hard work for the last 15 years. This video has given me more firm ideas on the next chapter I want to chase. Many of the topics you touched on hit close to home, and are very applicable.
Never settle, stay hungry. Keep moving.
You have hit on very valid points all through this video.
Great job covering a lot of factors to consider. I also appreciate your straightforward presentation style. Your video got me off to a great start.
Content keeps getting better and better, keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching Jeremy!
Great video. Helping potential customers understand the business potential for purchases they make is an outstanding way to create more sales. It also suggests to customers you're interested in their financial wellbeing and developing long term relationships. Over all, it tells your valued customer that once the sale is complete you've got a lot more value-added things to offer. Well done.
Thanks Lea. I certainly appreciate your comments! Enjoy your weekend!
I have started doing small jobs with my 1025r and this video was really helpful. Thanks.
Awesome, I wish you success!
Thank you for your words ! God blessed you!
Great videos! I watch them frequently. And thanks for all the potential business information on this video. Very helpful
Awesome, happy to hear it! Thanks for watching Scott!
What an AWESOME video. Well thought out and great information on all aspects of starting and running a business.
You'd make a great business advisor!
Ha, thanks Neal! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!
Great video! When I was in sales and I did pretty darn good...#1 for many many years in a row in the company. I always said that when your out making sales calls the first guy a customer is going to call is the last sales guy he saw. I hope that makes sense?? I lived by it and it worked very well for me...Thanks for sharing...
Hey Mike, yeah that's a good way to look at it for sure. Have a great day!
Amazing video…so glad I discovered GWT!
Great informative videos, you and TTWT teach me so much
Happy you found it helpful. Have a great weekend!
Great stuff! You could do a whole video on taxes and write-offs. Keeping track of mileage, supplies, little expenses, big expenses, etc.
Good idea. Thanks for watching Jeff!
Great job helping others on the basics of business - now to get young folks to learn from experience…
Started a tractor for hire business in G.R. a few years ago. Put a sign in my front yard... have been busy ever since.
Heck yeah, gotta love it. Thanks for watching!
@@GoodWorksTractors only in America! Love this country... I'll be getting in touch with you in a bit to purchase a grappler. Love the videos.... keep up the good work...
Thanks Brian. Have a great weekend!
What size tractor do you have just curious? 🇺🇸
@@tjvaichus J.D. 4300 32hp
Awesome video, thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I love your videos!!! Thank you!!!
Love the video, that was a lot of great advice.
Thanks so much Tony!
Such good content! I made great money with a broom. Spring time.....northern climates....rural areas.....plows push all that gravel in the ditch all winter long. Pain in the A$$ for the customer to get that out by hand. Messy as heck but wouldn't be too bad in a 3033r with a cab!
Thanks so much Jeff. Great input!
Great info! Thanks!!
WOW!! you need to teach a class friend!! Great advice on compleat management!
Ha, I don't know about that, but I appreciate the kind words!
Great info for when I return to Canada, though I'm just enjoying my tractor for myself at this point.
Haha, I hear ya. Thanks for watching Ian!
I am thinking about making a business doing tractor work with a 4 series tractor doing brush hogging, tilling, loader work and pressure washing. I haven’t bought a tractor yet... I live close to Athens, Ga.
I'm currently fixing up my old track loader and considering setting up for the niche market where a wheel loader even 4 wheel drive would struggle. it's a 1965 John Deere 2010.
Really like what you do. A young entrepreneur with drive and energy. You're very open, honest, and upfront about what you're doing. I so respect that you preface that you're looking to make a profit before discussing certain things. I'm going to be in the market for a 1025R in the next year and I'll definitely be contacting you when the time comes. I'm currently working on some infrastructure at the house (storage building, hauling trailer, etc.) Keep up the good work!
Thanks Brad. I appreciate the your comments and maybe we'll talk in the future!
Dude for real! Not many salesmen left like this. Dude is super honest and knowledgeable
Hello,
Very nice video.
Fun story also.
Cheers from Belgium.
I just got my first tractor. An old garage kept John Deere 870 with only 88hrs on it! Even all fluids look new. Came with several implements.
With the added inflation lately... I have been thinking about doing different side hustles. That tactor may just be one of them.
Especially if the side hustle were to pay for implements that would enable me to be able to upgrade my new homestead here on 8 acres. I am thinking cattle fences, ponds, and more!
It's gonna be hard to beat the $40 an hour I am getting paid to wire aircraft though. We shall see. I would rather work for myself to be honest. Especially if I were to get paid more.
I have been doing jobs with my tractor 🚜 for 12 years as a side hussle. I started with an ad on Craig's list then an ad on marketplace. For the past 5 years I have only taken repeat customers and referrals. I learned quickly that a trip charge is necessary in order to be profitable as well as a 2 hour minimum.
Oh, you so speak the truth! 48 years ago, I was just beginning my career in the fire/ems service. This was 24on 48off shift work, allowing us plenty of time to enjoy our hobby of off roading & just about anything involving 4 wheel drive vehicles. Noticed a giant lack of any mechanics in our area that wanted to work on 4 wheel drives, so we decided since we were both kinda mechanically inclined, we'd try specializing in this area. To make a long story short, it snowballed into a successful business involving all aspects of vehicle service & repair. My point is I used a business model that was & is virtually identical to yours, & if folks will utilize what you say I guarantee them success. Good job, Courtney!
I think we'd make good partners if we lived closer, haha! I could learn a thing or two from you :)
@@GoodWorksTractors LoL, Courtney if we pooled our resources & knowledge, there's no telling what could be accomplished!
Courtney.....great comments. My son is in the process of purchasing a home on 50 acres, so the timing of your video could not be better. Really good suggestions...thanks, Bob.
PS...still thinking about my 4720.
Thanks for watching Bob! 4720...good model to have!
Great content. Much appreciation for being willing to share your experience and expertise. I have a 1025r and wish I went with the 2038r. I’m going to start a wood bundling firewood business and would also like to offer field clearing, tilling, material removal, etc.
.. Curious ,, what can the 2038r do that th 1025r cannot ..??
Those are great ideas and I thought of using my tractors to make money on the side, but didn't want to haul a trailer a long ways to get a job completed. I have had opportunities to do work locally and did some primarily because I knew those who asked and just did it for free since it didn't cost me much to go there and back.
I use mine for friends and just ask em to pay for fuel.
@@realityhurts8697 fuel and a bbq lunch in Australia ;)
Not kissing ass or anything but this dude is extremely smart. The implementing ideas into a business and driving it forward is what I enjoy and it’s made me a lot of dough with restaurants and real estate.
One thing about doing a job is not rushing through it cause rushing causes mistakes that can be costly
Great point Nathan!
Been there done it ! Now I got “ smarter “ ! Renting out Z mowers etc hardly anyone does it around where I live , have 8 so far all commercial Z s , super z hyper drives are hard to beat ! Few orange Z s to Ts 100 cab , l39 , bx 2380 , grapples etc
Thank you for all the information
I wish my implements only cost 2k! Lol I have a mx6000 they are more in the 5k range but still quick to recover that usually one job! Great video!
Great vid! Thanks and blessings
Thank you Dave!
I’m new to the tractor world. I am disabled and bought a tractor to help offload some of the physical work i can no longer do. I love most of your videos and I think your a great source for new/perspective tractor owners. So with all of that i could have just gotten into my comment but that is kind of my point and that point is you sometimes but not all of the time and i see this on some RUclips channels from other content providers that have a lot of good information to put out there. OK here it is for real no more delay - SOMETIMES YOU OPEN WITH TO MUCH DIALOGUE WHEN YOU SHOULD GET TO THE INFO.
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Thanks for the info, always good stuff from goodworks...nice to see some of your products arrive at a millennial farmer's place, sweet..
Thank you sir. Yes, that was pretty cool to do some business with Millennial Farmer! Hoping there's more in the works with him...hint hint 👍
Eggscellant information, all the maintenance costs, prep time, travel time are all to be considered! Explaining the Payback for implements is appreciated! Enjoy your Posts!
Glad you agree, thanks for watching!
Awesome video with great information
Great content!
probably the most important takeaway from this video, at about 9:30, even if you never plan on getting a tractor or running a business. Attitude. if you want to succeed at anything professionally, or really in life, you need a positive, outgoing, friendly attitude - both internally and with the outside skills. You may have the best hard skills in your industry, but if you do not have the soft skills to talk to people, empathize with them, and make them laugh, you will never get to exercise those hard skills to their fullest. If you want to be a high paid employee and not worry about the extra issues of running a business, this is still absolutely true. Same of meeting someone compatible and worthwhile to spend your life with.
Enjoyed the video
I have made hundreds of thousands of dollars off craigslist as electrical contractor.
Good info. Appreciate your insights! Not jumping into providing services for money at this juncture. But it is nice to understand how much some of the things one does pro bono cost and what they are worth. Thanks!
Thanks as always Joseph!
If you try to earn money with a NEW JD make sure you realize your warranty will have to change from residential to commercial...also make sure you have the PROPER Insurance for moving and operating your tractor OFF your property...
Good points Paul, thanks for your input!
@@fiorevitola880 I would say there is quite a bit of difference between using your residential tractor for a few side jobs a few times a year and having a commercial tractor which is used everyday for business purposes. Every dealer knows several of their residential customers do side work and will still warrant any work needed. Same with insurance agents.
@@fiorevitola880 Get off your high horse and GET OVER YOURSELF! Good Lord. If you cannot see the difference between a contractor who does this 40+ hours a week on his piece of equipment, putting close to 2000 hours a year on that machine getting different warranty and insurance than the guy who probably doesn't put 40 hours in one year on his piece of equipment outside of the work on his own property, I would say it is YOU who needs to get a clue.
If a weekend warrior were to have accident, his insurance agent would file the claim just as if tractor owner were doing it for a friend. My neighbor had his car detailed by a part time detailer who was a full time server at a restaurant. The detailer caused some electrical damage to his car. The detailer's home owner's policy with State Farm covered it minus the deductible.
So I guess you believe all high school kids who cut grass over the summers are cheating the pro lawn service guys and should be buying commercial insurance on the grass cutting and asking for commercial warranties for the lawn mowers they buy at Home Depot which together would cost more than they make in a summer? How about the kids doing car wash and wax services? Are they cheating the car wash businesses around town and should have to buy commercial policies again wiping out all their revenue and more?
Did you ever baby sit nieghbors' kids? Aren't you cheating day cares? Shouldn't these part time baby sitters have to buy insurance and hire attorneys to file with government agencies as childcare providers?
Do you see how ridiculous you sound now? Do still make you sick?
@@fiorevitola880 Not my problem reason doesn't comprehend with you. F- for your lack of ability to see the big picture and just admit you are wrong.
@@fiorevitola880 I will provide one last example. I am a union carpent working for contractors who build large buildings. Over half of the carpenters, electricians, etc. I work with on the job site do side work in the evenings and weekends doing small jobs. Do any of them buy commercial insurance. Of course not, the cost of that insurance would wipe out any money made doing the side work. That is part of the risk the customer of the side work assumes by hiring cheaper workers doing side work rather hiring more expensive full time professionals, EXACTLY the same as the guy who hires his neighbor to use his tractor to dig up stumps on his property or dig a drainage ditch or till a quarter acre so he can grow vegetables, etc. etc.. Does that make you sick also? Do you think those carpenters are cheating professional contractors like the tractor owner also? I will tell you the building contractors know full well their carpenters do work on the side and don't care, it is small work they really are not that interested in just like the small work the guy with a tractor does here and there that the large contractors fully understand will go to the side job guys. Heck, most of those pros probably got their start doing side work and then just grew into full time insured businesses. So, if you cannot understand the difference, and this seems like an off the wall explanation also and it just makes you sick still, all I can do is just shake my head at your inability to understand the difference,
How about a series of tips to use various implements? Box blade, loader, rotary cutter?
So for “side work” for your tractor would you estimate a job as say 6 hrs to do it and add another extra hour for travel time to the estimate for hook and unhook etc?
One word... Insurance.
Awesome video. Looking forward to getting my Deere this summer. Hey, where did you get the neon Deere clock?
Thanks as always Steve! Found that clock from a ad on Facebook Marketplace. I love it. Might get a custom "Good Works Tractors" one too :)
also depends on where you live at. i have been unsuccessful in finding side job. either too small or too big. either a single pass of walk-behind tilled garden or 78 acres.
Yes, location matters. Thanks for watching!
Bummer living in downtown Manhattan
very very informative
You really inspired me to do better
Extremely Good Video It is worth watching twice. By running a professional business and doing all these things you speak of, Treating customers with respect Can eliminate some of the cost of advertising by customer word of mouth advertising. Some Area require a business or registration requirement. Treat people better than you would like to be treated. If you don't have time to do it right the first time, When will you have time to do it right.
Excellent info. Thanks so much for taking the time. Have a great weekend!
not much on 4066r or 3046r wish there was more of these tractors on what you can do with these tractors especially on small farms
Actually, there was a recent thread on tractorbynet pertaining to this very topic, I'll toss this vid in there. Good video.
Thanks Pond, I appreciate it!
Useful tips
I appreciate it Martin!
Very good video, lots of added thoughts to think about... bought an older Kubota B2100, have any leads on who would do hyd oil leak repairs other than a dealership? Not sure I'm able to split this tractor in half myself to do things correctly.
I know I've seen a couple farm equipment repair services pop up in ads for me. I just don't have any of their names. I feel like there's a one somewhere around GR and another close to the Indiana border.
Great video
Great video! Maybe do a Part 2 - what are barriers or considerations that might make one decided AGAINST using the tractor to make money, e.g, insurance, liability, risk of damage/repair ratio, durability of the CUT's not intended as a commercial machine, warranty, etc. I have thought about what would go into making my tractor usable for money making, and ran into a stumbling block of unanswered questions such as these. Maybe detail when your hourly clock would start ticking. In my area, the hourly rate/bid often starts upon unloading of the tractor at the job site, but then also includes time and mileage until I get home in my driveway afterward. That only captures half the travel time and costs for fuel, maintenance, and consumables (tires, oil changes, trailer wear, etc.). Some only do job bids for the whole job - guesstimate at best, and take the chance they win. Others flat rate the job hourly, and that makes customers leery of padding time. I do not want to forget all the things that must be factored into my charge to a customer. This is a great topic, and doesn't have to be Business 101-401 level, but wonderful to hear others' perspectives.
Good info and good idea too! Thanks for watching Graham!
Question??? Where can I get a three point ballast box that will work on a John Deere 5055e
Hi what do you think of purchasing backhoe and hook
I broke my PTO on the tractor JD 2210 it's a 2004 model ,$ 5000.00 to have JD fix it ! It's all good until you break your tractor doing there work ! That was half of what the tractor is worth , so , I traded for a 2038r. With everything ! Even a Curtis hard cab .
I charge $50 per HR min 2 hrs. I have a Challenger MT275 40hp tractor with 5' brush hog
When I was brush hogging for extra income, I used to charge $60 an hour with a 4 hour minimum. If I ever got back into brush hogging for extra cash on the side, I’d probably charge more per hour nowadays. Not a whole lot more but definitely more. My truck, my trailer, my tractor, my insurance, my risk, my time, my investment etc. plus loading/unloading. Hook up/disconnect. Service/clean. Drive time. The latter we’re not getting paid for.
Did somebody give you your tractor for free? I have a simple fomula--procure the job, show up with tractor on trailer, ONLY unload the rig with 250.oo$ cash in hand & give them 4hrs tractor time & get them to pay more after the 4 hrs. Presto!
@@donaldstrishock3923 in my area $50 per hr min of 2 hrs works perfect. This is a simple way to give quotes to customers. Again this is in my area. I've used this for years and never had an issue
Protect yourself, form an LLC and buy Insurance. We are surrounded by wheat fields and an implement fire can start a huge fire in eastern Colorado. With the formation of an LLC you can loan your personal money (post taxes) to the LLC to buy equipment. The LLC then pays you back, plus interest. The goal is to show zero profit. Also the tractor and implements are then depreciable assets which further reduce your tax liability. Don't let your side hustle hurt you in the long run.
Yep, good idea and benefits too.
This guy knows what’s up
Name and number on Truck works great
whats adverg hr rate to charge when doing work with 4r and or 3r tractor?
what do you do for insurance if someone else gets hurt on your equipment?
do they make an arm rest kit for the 3038e seat
I got three implements for baling hay for less than $2K each, now I just need a tractor. Smallest JD is a 4044R, just too damned expensive. Not much in the way of a decent newer used tractor is out there and way too expensive. They cost more than my 2018 F150 Platinum when I bought it 12 days off the assembly line!
I would love to do this but I live in California , cant do it with out a contracts license and at 62 I am not going to work for someone else for 5-7 years to get a license.
Very useful info,I’m actually starting a side gig with my 1025 I’m in the market for a bush hog and land plane to start with maybe we can do business
Just let me know, I'd be happy to help!
I will contact you today
I’m curious what happened to your JD clock?
Making a bad humming noise. Tried lightly oiling it, but no luck. Gonna have to take it to a professional.
face book won't let you run service based ads any more .... i do rototilling in the spring , and it is getting difficult to run ads on fb now ..... that said you can buy ads on fb .... but that can be a crap shoot also
facebook and utube tie together lot times when searching
How much for a 3rd function kit for a 1025 r 2017 .
I've been watching some of your videos and they are great! A lot of good information being put out there, which I appreciate. I know you sale a fair amount of John Deere and Kubota tractors. I just wanted to know if you have any thoughts on Mahindra tractors? The compact series? Thanks and keep making the videos.
which brands of compact tractors offer 0% apr financing?
When I do work for friends or a neighbor I tell them what I charge for a job then whatever they think is fair ! Once this one Neigbhor trying given me a 10 dollars bill for doing a pad for him😕
fun video
Thanks for watching!
Day care services is probably the most mentally stressful business. She is caregiver 24/7, your children 24 hr a day, plus the day care children all week days. There is no relief from being a care giver; like, you get from dealing with your sales. If you come home some evening and she says “quick say a word with more than two syllables”. She is very stressed out. I wish you both a stress free life.
Yes, it can be very stressful. We've added additional staff and reduced our income because of this problem. It's worth making less to keep your sanity!
Do you sell attachement in canada
I am going to be purchasing a tractor in the coming months and everytime I check good works You have 1 maybe 2 tractors, is this just a bad time of year to be shopping for a tractor?
Demand has been crazy the last 18 months since the pandemic started. So used inventory has been gobbled up. Now, with new tractors having such long lead times, more folks are looking used and making it worse. Plus, a lot of used tractors are trade-ins and dealers can't take trade-ins without a new tractor available to sell a customer. Tough times.
I appreciate your advice however the problem I haven’t heard any of you guys talk about and I have watched a lot go tractor videos. How do I go from step 1 to step 2 meaning how do I get the leads or calls . I bought the equipment and now it hasn’t made me a single dollar in the 4 months, I thought this would be a safe investment and it has proven to be another one of my many mistakes. Please offer any advice you can . My family stands to greatly benefit from any help a successful businessman such as yourself can offer . Thanks pal for all of your great content.
Hi William, take a look at these two videos...they might help.
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I watched them and learned a lot of helpful advice. Thanks for being interactive as some are not . The tractor community is very helpful .
Wish you were closer to Texas I would buy a tractor from you
I can ship cheaper than you think! Thanks for watching!
Well I’m gonna have to see what we can work out because I need a tractor with some implements
Just let me know, thanks Joe!
I have a mx6000 what’s the fastest way to make my money back
What do you think is the best compact tractor? And be honest 🤔
I’m about to turn 17 years old I’ve been doing lawn care and landscape since I was about 12 years old on my own I’m debt-free my truck is paid off my trailer is paid off my mowers are paid off I’m considering buying a sub compact Kabota tractor but I want to make sure that I can justify it it would be great for things such as snow and my cleanup jobs thoughts? Jesus bless y’all.
How do i get a quote from you?
You peaked my interest when you started talking about all your videos at the top of RUclips search results. Then didn't actually say how you accomplished that. Lol
Well I suppose my video catalog is how I accomplished it. It wasn't really a video about RUclips marketing specifically.
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