Attempting To Mow 3 Acres Of Brush (Mower Modifications JD 322)
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Hi! I'm Meg, and today I'm going to be attempting to mow my massively overgrown 3 acre property with a 1988 John Deere 322 Lawn Mower !
Sorry for the late upload this week, we had a crazy heat wave!
#girlpower #johndeere
Just some advice for later... Extend your backhoe bucket and then use your hydraulics to pull out your mower... Your hydraulics are a lot stronger than the backhoe for pulling and it will keep you from getting stuck so easily too! 👍👍
Was thinking the same thing.
Could. Use the backhoe to get the big tractor unstuck. Some of this video was pretty painful to watch.
Yes, that's the best way plus you don't mess up your gravel with the Backhoe stationary and outriggers holding onto the ground.
@@webrbio3153 also should be using the bottom of the bucket, not digging into the ground with the point.
The cutting edge on the backhoe bucket makes a really good bead breaker.
way better than your car !!!!!!!!
Yup I use my tractor loader bucket to break beads all the time.. Shame you didn't put that $1800 into an old 2WD tractor and brush hog you would have done the whole thing in less than a day.
lucky the drive on tire plank trick didnt crash the plastic bumper and all its plastic snap fixings , i would have been more comfortable if it was a bit longer maybe
Next time, mount the tire halfway, install the tube, inflate it partially, mount the 2nd half, and inflate fully. A pair of needle nosed vice grips can help hold the valve stem in place while mounting the tire. Inflating the tube partially helps too.
A tube with a threaded stem would help too. Soapy water instead of amour all.
@patrickduncan9724 this size of tubes rarely comes with threaded valve stems. I used to carry a special nickel plated chain that'd thread onto valve stems to ensure they wouldn't get lost in the tire
A zap strap (zip tie) around the valve stem will keep it from falling back into the rim...
The other side of your valve core removal tool threads onto the valve stem (where the cap goes when you're done) to keep it from falling inside... then use the needle nose vice grips (or zip tie) to hold it while you inflate.
Putting the valve cap on while you are mounting tire helps also
Your ingenuity and determination is how most of us guys learn. You're doing good. Oh, there's a simple tool for holding the valve stem out too.
It never ceases to amaze me how much determination you have. Way to keep your head up and push on. I can easily imagine how many choice words were edited out during the tire transfer fun you had. Your personality just keeps people coming back.
Thanks Jeremy, that's very nice! Appreciate that
Use the boom arm to push yourself forward, leave the outriggers up not down.
@@donaber8277 yeah, no need to use the drive line when stuck like that, just use backhoe boom and pull yourself out. She could have been unstuck in less than 2 minutes by doing nothing but using the backhoe boom and bucket.
@@Meg.AugustLove this video! Brings back old memories. Here's a pro tip from 60 plus years of doing field mowing. Too dramatically. Improve The cutting performance of any field mower. If you take the blades and cut anywhere from 1/2 in to 1. In off of each end of the blade and rebalance it will cut like the engine is three times the horsepower. Obviously each pass you make is not as wide but the speed in which you can do it will more than make up for it and less stress on the engine.
😂😂 yes her personality 😂😂
Youd he watching if it was a dude doing the same thing?
If nothing else, this was on of the best advertainments for John Deere I've ever seen. NO OTHER lawn tractor could live through that amount of abuse and still run!
lol!!
@RonRay I have to say, I agree with you on that one. That's the first time I have seen under and in a john Deer lawn tractor. Wow that is a solid built tractor!! I buy cheap 30 yold broken and used lawn tractors then repair and used them for 12 of our 49+acres. ALWAYS having to do repairs after almost each use. If i was able to find a 250 dollar John Deer to fix . I'd be on it right now.
Too bad they don’t build them like that anymore
An old John deere maybe. Not the new stuff
When your knowledge catches up to your determination, you will be unstoppable.
THE BEST COMMENT OF THE CENTURY... WELL SAID MARK
Kudos for all of the hard work. Changing tires isn't easy. First, the wheel is made to take the tire off from one side. If you look at the rim of the wheel, you'll see the side with valve stem is much shorter. Both tires beads should be mounted from that side. Much easier. When you install a tube, all you need to do is break the bead on the short side of the rim, stuff in the tube, use a pair of locking pliers to hold the valve stem, and install the top bead back on the tire. The comment below about airing up the tube and then letting the air back out to straighten the kinks out of the tube is golden. Finally, it would have been much easier and cheaper to put on a set of chains on the back. I felt bad for you working that hard. But every challenge overcome is experience gained.
Doing a good job Meg, I’ve never seen a tube put on before you put the tire on the rim! I usually just break the bead and push the tube in working it around the rim, air it up without a valve core fully and let all of the air out and then air it up again! That straightens the tube out so it doesn’t pinch! The tubes with a locking nut are usually the best ones!
Was about to mention this myself, good advices mr :)
Lol, that's not a bad idea.... I may try that next time thank you!!!!
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Screw the valve stem stool on and it can't fall through.
Putting baby powder on the tube first will help it slide in place.
We enjoyed your show and hard work. It was so funny at best, because I've never seen someone make a hard job of this magnitude so joyful. There is a 2ft layer of straw there before you get to the dirt underneath, and you concorded it. Thank you so much for sharing.
You go girl! No cap this woman, she's a keeper fellows, and if this woman is married! I hope he's knows how lucky he is. And I say this with the utmost respect 😮, this lil lady is special and the lord bless her.
Thank you!
@@Meg.August When youre mowing like that, make sure to aim your output away from the unmown grass so you don't bog the deck down. Something i learned on my 7 acres...
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No she could have rented her land for cattle made some cash. And ALL food is grow on undeveloped land. Next she will complain about. The farms in the area.
She could have used the bucket on backhoe to cut grass off at ground by scraping it.
You are very determined, innovative, and hard working. I love seeing you learn and overcome.
Thank you so much, that's very kind!
Glorious Meg! Your tenacity & keep overcoming obstacle after obstacle in your path with positive optimism is truly inspirational! You're a magnificent gal!
Thank you so much, that's really kind!
@@Meg.August tire chains a tight set will take that mower anywhere and drive over it once before cutting always helps .
Nobody is watching to see grass being mowed. You know that right?
I have been in the Property Maintenance business for over thirty years. Started with very little equipment and had to learn just like you. Just to help, you are going to reduce the life of your lawn tractor mower using it to mow down the currant highly overgrown acreage. If you get what you have down to manageable height first then your mower can probably handle it, if you stay on top of it. If you are able to rent a field mower, mow it down this time. Then when you mow with your mower, keep the discharge opening away from the tall material and just take small swaths at a time. That will help the mower deck to clear material easily. Next, keep the blades sharp, get a second set and change them out twice a day then learn how to sharpen them yourself or take them to be sharpened at a mower shop. Using sharp blades will help your mower live longer. Also, when you change out your blades, use a good putty knife to clean the underside of the mower deck. At the end of the mowing season, remember to go over your machine and clean all of the material buildup off and service your machine before you put it away for winter. Wishing you good luck.
Young Lady you are awesome, you certainly know how to persevere.
Thank you!
Your determination is impressive.
As an old man now, it is hard not to yell at the screen and think to myself how much I want to show and help you how to do some of those tasks in an easier, quicker, safer, cheaper way, but then I realize that your just a 45 year younger, female version of me. I am the guy everyone comes to for how to do this or that on a huge variety of tasks, but I know how to do those things or have the correct tool, because I learned how NOT to do it first.
One quick tip is to think about how you can utilize the boom on the back of the backhoe, keeping in mind the range of motions available. You could have used that for breaking the tire bead, extending the boom and retracting it to pull the john deere out and I am sure many other tasks you have.(This is your first video I have watched)
You are a VERY IMPRESSIVE, determined young woman, that I would be proud to have as a daughter-in-law 😊
YOU are a win!
One can´t resist your enthusiasm and happiness. Go girl!
Thank you so much!
I think everyone needs to mount a tire by hand at least once in their life to teach them determination. Nice job.
lol!
Gotta admire your enthusiasm and determination , keep up the good work.
Thank you so much!
on putting a tube in !! 1 powder the tube with baby powder , 2 put the bottom side of the tire on, 3 Tuck the tube in with valve stem in hole , get a pair of vice grips to hold it or even a cross style stem puller or both, 4 carefully spoon the top side in( this is where you can pinch the tube with your spoons ), 5 once the top is down make sure your vale core is out -- inflate to stretch out the tube and let back down , 6 reinflate and put your core in and inflate to seat the bead then let back to correct pressure!! dont inflate with a core in UNTILL you know everything is correct that way IF you got the tube in upside down you dont end up with a inflated tube / tire that you cant get to the stem that is drawn into the tire!!!!! i am not a pro tire person But i have done my own and watched many a pro for many years even helping a tire man whp does BIG (6 ft tall) tractor tires by himself take your time and be careful and dont fall !!! smaller tires are harder i think if you plan on continuing doing your own tires harbor freight has a tire machine for around 100$ (not the best but cheap ). bolt it to some heavy board s/ platform that you can stand on as you work the tire have fun
Your videos are excellent, never seen anyone ride the struggle bus with such grace and cheer
Lol! Thank you Chris! Appreciate that!
Girl, I know you're gonna be OVERLOADED with criticism, tips and advice in the comments. A third of the things I've learned in life, is by just trying and figuring it out on my own. We don't all get to be taught/mentored in life skills. All I've got to say is, I have the UTMOST RESPECT for you and hope you get to pass along the knowledge you've gained in life to others.
Thank you so much!! That's really kind 😊
That 322 wouldn't get stuck all the time if you put a set of ag tires on the back. I actually used to cut brush so tall with my 120 that I had to go BACKWARDS. I'd slam into it , go forward then back up and slam into it again. 😂
It sure was sweet when I got an 8n with a bush hog !
Obviously I wasn't far enough along in the video to see the atv tires . I have similar ones on my zero turn.
Try holding the valve stem with a vice grip while airing up the tire.
I'm surprised you have enough clearance between the larger tires and the deck to not rub it.
I'm loving this video. It's so refreshing and sometimes frustrating watching you learn in such an excruciating manner.
You remind me of my granddaughter working around our farm but she's a little more fortunate to have me around for guidance. With that said you're an incredible young lady with the way you handle adversity and wish you the best. Hopefully someone will cross your path to help you out with your endeavors. God bless you you're a very enlightening individual.
Great determination, you are living my dream.
You will do even better as you learn to use tje International
You will learn to walk it out of a hole, fill a hole in with the bucket so you dont get stuck.
You can drag the bucket across the ruts or grab some dirt and fill them in.
Living the dream
I have operated many different types of equipment. I'm watching you try and get out of the hole with your back hoe and you worked so hard but your back hoe is almost impossible to get stuck in most cases. It would really really benefit you to get an experienced back hoe operator to give you some tips and do's and don'ts this would save tons in labor. Also safety things you need to know. You are a hard worker.
Thanks! Unfortunately my backhoe is down on hydraulic power and can't actually lift/pull itself very well, but hopefully I can fix that in the future! Thanks for the comment!
Get a used bush hog for your
Tractor and your done in thirty minutes.
Yeah being able to using the buckets to push and pull yourself will make it way more useful. But hopefully you'll be able to get the hydraulics working correctly soon. You're doing great with what you have though.
@ 50 acre Hobby Farm here. I Use a 4 foot 3 point Brush Hog for mowing. Some Sage was 6 foot tall 5 inch trunk. Took a few weeks with a 35 and 45 HP vintage ford tractors. This year I am on my second round of mowing the complete property. Also,my second set of blades.( $200 plus 180 shipping.) A new drive shaft. A predator for the loader to pull up stubborn root systems. I have seen some of those stand up mowers clear some dense thicket and fast too. Also, my loader has saved me Many times from getting out of, up to the axle, holes in the ground. Those were the tools I used ..... Hope this helps a little. Oh and watch out for when the ground get wet. Tractor's sink soooo easily as you can tell by all the tire ruts you are encountering. Wishing you the Best!!!
Thanks for sharing your experience, appreciate the insight!!
@Meg.August oh and Meg THANK YOU for show me the vw bead breaker. I had a L of a time changing the tire on a 2-inch bead rim on my 2120 ford turf tractor. And yes sledgehammer hit the rim on that on too!!
@@OregonOutbackRanch5629 It's honestly the best trick! Found it on RUclips and had to try it! Works so well!
Ok. After watching several of your videos I am seriously impressed with your perseverance, drive and ingenuity. Awesome job girl. Keep it up and cannot wait for the next video
Thank you Greg! That's really kind and I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! See you next time!
Not sure if you came across this in your online research but the solution in the tires is most likely a brine/saltwater solution. It is VERRY COROSSIVE to concrete and metal of all types (except stainless steel). There is a more environmentally friendly alternative. Beet juice. You could talk to your local machinery dealer and they should be able to give you a source if they don't have it in stock. You are doing an amazing job!! Keep learning and doing!!
Thank you! And thanks for the tips!
Absolutely love watching this video, your enthusiasm knows no bounds dear lady. Helping me through a crappy afternoon at work on a rainy day here in the UK 🇬🇧 👍👍
This sounds like a good comment until you find out Rob is a HGV driver ;p
Thank you Rob! I hope your day improved! Catch you next week!
@@Meg.August Always, look forward to it, dear lady. 👍
@McMonkeyful No I'm not I'm a sheetmetal worker. Wish I could drive a HGV...
@@McMonkeyful WHAT is wrong with that?
"Look at the differnce in those knobs" I don't know why I busted out laughing as hard as I did when I heard that lololol
lol!
You're very self dependent and thoughtful with the things you do, a lot of women(and men) wouldn't be able to walk a mile in your shoes. Your significant other is lucky to have you!
There is a reason all those people were telling you that wasnt the right tool lol BUT I agree with the comments here, you are doing a bang up job! Keep it up, it will be so worth it when done.
Thank you Don!
Canada is so beautiful. Im down in Arizona and I couldn't imagine all the vegetation. RUclips just recommended me to you on your f150 manifold replacement video. I couldn't imagine working on my truck on the ground after having the luxury of a lift at the shop. Very good stuff! Props!
Thanks so much Matt!
Hi Meg and Mike 👋🏻 Always great to hear from you my friends 👍🏻 Your hard work will be rewarded, every day gets you closer to your goal 🙂 God Bless 🙏🏻 Appreciate you always 🫶🏻 Stay safe and take care 🙏🏻Have a wonderful day 🌞
and who's this Mike you are talking about.??????
@@JohnWilson-ql8ks Megs partner, she introduced him
Thank you @db.mc2 !! Always so nice to hear from you! We appreciate you too! Have a great week!
I live somewhere rural and mountainous, a lot of times those tires with liquid in them aren't just to add weight but to keep you from tipping over if you mow on a hill like I do. Also wondering where this is, because I'd have to have on boots to my knees to walk thru that much brush around here or risk a copperhead or rattlesnake bite. I've done stuff like this all the time, only daughter of a US Army trained mechanic who went on to work on equipment at the coal mines and for his farmer friends plus I'm subborn and don't like asking for help and don't like paying anyone to do stuff I can try and always succeed in doing myself. Great video, glad your channel popped it. I don't blame you for not weed eating with a brush blade that mess, it sucks and takes forever but that's what I have to do a lot of places due to the steep hills.
Your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I really enjoy watching your accomplishments and not so accomplishments. Quite entertaining. We use beet juice in our rear tires on the tractor. Keep up the good and hard work, you are making headway. Looking forward to your next edition.
Thank you so much Gino, that's so kind! I'm really glad you're enjoying the videos! Have a great week!
Meg, that was incredible. Honestly. I'm 88 and have been operating and working on all sorts of machinery most of my working life, but watching what you did with that tractor mower was fascinating. I was almost ready for bed, but I couldn't stop watching the effort and determination you put into the tyre-changing job. The chatty talk all the time held my attention, too. I felt proud for you. You deserve to do well. My affection and all best wishes to you. Thank you for the video.
Thanks so much Desmond! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Suggestion anytime on inside and outside wire brush the bead area and valve stem areas . Next time.
That's exactly why the beads aren't seating. It's had calcium chloride for weight and it leaked, eating her rims inside.
Should wire wheel the bead and valve steam then use bead sealer on it, so it seals and prevents slipping. You can also J.B.Weld around the valve steam to fix the rust hole, and smooth it out so it doesn't cut the new tube. You did fine though, just suggestions.
Thank you! And thanks for the tips!
Fantastic, what grit and determination you have, I have never changed a tyre in my life, that is an achievement.
Not sure if someone has let you know but the calcium water is what ruined the metal rims causing them to rust . I had to buy new rims for one of my tractors and bought used wheel weights to add the needed weight to the rear of the tractor
ALSO there is a tool that is used to fill a flat tire to not lose you valve stem. It has a clamp on the air valve that locks onto the tire valve. Take the valve stem core out and use this tool to fill the tire . once the bead sets. you can let the air bleed out and replace the valve stem core and then refill the tire with air.
A locking air chuck is your friend. It will make sure the valve stem doesn't fall in while you are putting air into it.
I would save the inner tubes. Cause you never know when you might need a piece of rubber. When I mow my yard. It's 3 hours before I'm done and that's not counting weed eating. I take kind of a Zen approach when I mow. It gives me time to think about stuff.
I’ve never seen a woman work as hard as you do Meg, you’re definitely a warrior baby girl! Those tires are taller so that might keep it from getting stuck because you have more clearance and traction! Yeah, I believe it will seat as you ride it around!
Thank you so much!
Try using the split brakes. Right tire spins, hit the right side brake, and it will transfer power to the left side, and vice versa. Majority of the time that should get you unstuck. You can also use them to turn sharper, or turning when you're pulling something heavy and the front end gets light.
You do a great job, and don’t give up. I love it!
When cutting tall grass and weeds keep discharging to the already cut side so you don’t add material to where you are cutting.
Some times I will make the first pass through the center then keep blowing the grass/weeds towards the cut area. It will also help save your belts. Sharpening the blades also helps a bunch.
You have a beautiful place, enjoy!
Thanks so much! And you're right, I definitely need to sharpen those blades!
Great determination and effort 👍The right tool for the job is the one you either have in front of you or can afford👍. To make things easier and put less strain on machine keep those blades sharp as it cuts with less effort and pushes grass out of the shoot. An old bloke also gave me a great tip which is to clean under deck spotless then when dry spray furniture polish. Grass does not stick and again helps with shooting grass out and very easy to clean when done. Great tip for long days of mowing .Plus less resistance means getting stuck less as grass building up acts like a huge brake. Like others have said cut as high as possible on first pass with such high grass.
You are a very determined and hard working young woman, I enjoyed watching you over coming your challenges. Most wemen would have given up or not attempted at all. Great attitude!! Great video!!
Thank you Leonard!
Why dont you just drag the loader bucket around first and rip 90% of the brush down and possibly flattening the ground at the same time ❤
You are a good example of "endeavoring to persevere" . Your videos are entertaining.
Before putting the second bead, apply some air ( not much) that'll allow tube to twist and relax. Thats why it pulled stem in. Plus itll lessen chances of pinching tube. You have determination like no other. I commend you.
Taking on the challenge of mowing 3 acres of brush with modified JD 322 equipment is an impressive feat that highlights your ingenuity and persistence. Your ability to adapt and enhance your tools for such a demanding task speaks volumes about your problem-solving skills and dedication. The effort and creativity you put into tackling this project are truly inspiring, and it's clear that you approach every challenge with a combination of innovation and determination. Your commitment to getting the job done right is a testament to your hard work and passion. And I am Floating Village Life.
Thank you so much! That's very kind
When you factor in two days for two tires and third day to mow i don't know if it was that smart.. bring tires to tireshop to mount costs what vs own time? Only poormans solution as youtube pays for the tire time is still lost
I would have said it a bit differently, but yeah what he said.
Golly! I get this our 445, my grandpa bought, has done great work. I fought a tire 1st time... woof! But I learned. Glad you're experiencing
Great tractor I have the same unit at my house. You do not need to hitch on the back For tiller. Your tiller runs off of your PTO and brackets in the rear. Good video and I love my deer.
Thanks! I love this thing! I have the hydro tiller and I either have to use this hitch or get a 3-point hitch for it
@@Meg.August no you don't you just have to put those two brackets that you pulled off. The two brackets that were attached don't forget you need if you have a bagger it is that bracket that's on top of your hitch the little square opening.
Oh and by the way there were PTO drive that's on the rear your tractor is worth about $1,100
About rusty old wheels, I'm finding a good temp fix is to treat all rusty areas with at the least with mechanical wire brush and phosphoric acid overnight with lots of dew to keep it active, then rinse and overcoat when dry with clear 2k by hand outside in the breeze to seal the bad metal. this has lasted me 10 years and kept all rust at bay even within a few km of the sea.
Most 18-20 year old young men today, could not even think of doing this, they would try to use google to see how to do it, and still be pissing in the wind, at least this woman is working, and thinking how to tackle the problems, and then doing it. Alittle more time and experience and she will be making all these experts here turning their faces red. And go search for a JD 322 today, and you will see the prices they are bringing today, these kinds of JD's are worth alot of money and last forever with normal care
Thank you so much Eric! I do a ton of research before diving into these projects, but at the end of the day, the project doesn't get done just by researching lol! And so glad to hear you get the JD 322 stoke I have!!! IYKYK! Thanks for watching!
@@Meg.August Meg, there are not many people, let alone women, who can even attempt these things you are doing, some guy is very lucky to be living your dream together!!! The older JD's, like yours, and mine, are some of the best ever built by JD, just for fun, check out the Green Magazine, mainly larger JD equipment, but may inspire you to go alittle bigger with your equipment needs, and let me know what you think!! Your 322 can be fitted with a moldboard plow, snow blower, front blade, 3 pt hitch. Also, you may like "Weekend Freedom Machine" site, this one is all garden and lawn JD tractors, I know you will love this one. Best of luck!!
Hope you’re well? As you have a spare tube you could take it into town and see if you can get 2 small nuts that match the thread on the valves so when you put the valve though the rim you can bolt it in place.
You know what, I actually thought about that very thing when I was editing this video lol! I probably have that nut in my garage too
You are one tough girl. I felt for you when you were mounting those tires. But you don't give up.
Thank you!
You need a valve stem puller. Tread on before fitting tyre - valve stem puller
Didn’t think that little tractor would work but you proved me wrong. Nice job young lady. Keep up the good work. Tks for sharing.
Thank you so much!
I love your tenacity! It's better to laugh than cry! Living of grid myself, you learn as you go. Keep up the good work. You will overcome!
Thank you Howie!
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A testament to how tough these old Deeres are.
1000%!
As far as the lawn tractors go, mostly the pre 1990’s are that solid. The JD’s sold at the big orange and the big blue stores are crap, a lot of them were actually Scott’s brand that JD had bought out and just changed the color and name on them. Nowhere remotely close to as good as a true Deere product. Post 1990’s only the new ones from an actual dealership were really good. I still have a preference to pre 90’s dealership tractors. I am a former JD dealership mechanic. Worked at dealerships for many years. Will always believe that true JD products are the Cadillacs of tractors (kind of like the Honda Goldwing is the Cadillac of motorcycles).
Right out of Horicon, Wisconsin.
@@chrishayden7016 Soon to be out of Mexico, sadly.
The rocks about done me in! Help
Some advice if you are open to it, if not ignore this post. lol
If the international is stuck, you have the backhoe arm and a front loader on each end. You can pull with the backhoe like you did, or you can also uncurl the loader bucket as far as it will go, put onto the ground, put in reverse as you curl the loader bucket back. You might have to do this 2-3 times as you back out, reset the loader bucket to be fully uncurled, curl and back, repeat until free. I have done this with my John Deere a few times when I didn't have my backhoe on and it pushes it out of holes while tires pull it out of holes at the same time. You shouldn't need to take the time to put rocks under the tires with the front loader and backhoe. Plenty of tools attached to the international to get you out without all the manual labor and time involved.
That land looks very marshy and soft though as you can see the international sinking as you drove it to get your John Deere out. This is probably why there are so many ruts in the area.
One last suggestion, instead of mowing it, why not use the international front loader bucket and scrape the very top layer of the land there to maybe do a couple of things. It might level the land out by filling in existing ruts as you bulldoze the area with the loader bucket. Yes, I know, it's soft as I described above. But once the vegetation is cleared, you can use the loader bucket to back drag and fill in your ruts you make as you clear the land. The vegetation eventually will grow back in like it currently is and you will have more level land to mow and not get stuck every 10 minutes.
Great video though and pretty smart thinking about the ATV tires. I know you don't want to do it, but you might consider adding a bunch more air which will fill up the tires. The air can only expand so much outward (diameter of tire) and will exert more pressure to the sidewalls, which eventually will seat the tires fully on the rim. Then deflate back to the 10 pounds of pressure once fully seated.
Ok, one final piece of advice, get goats. Hahaha. They won't get stick and might even supply you with milk.
Stuck, unstuck.... stuck, unstuck, & stuck again 😅. Yet you never broke smile or enthusiasm. Amazing!!!
Luv your ingenuity to modify your mower and naming your tools. Aren't you afraid of insects like ticks?
Thank you! So far haven't come across ticks, but we had a lot where I used to live so I'm just used to them being around
I’m a mechanical engineer and am impressed with your prowess. Girl power 😎
Thank you!
I applaud you seriously, your smart, hardworking, EXTREMELY DETERMINED very much a treat to watch videos. Your husband is EXTREMELY lucky man to have you as his partner. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Scott!!
breaking the bead with your yetta earns you the red neck engineering degree, well done
lol thank you!
Wow young lady very impressive. You have a bright future with your getter done attitude.
Thank you so much, that's really kind!
I love watching you do anything.🥰
Persevere,adapt,and overcome.. Way to stick at it and think your way through the problems young lady...
Thanks so much, appreciate that!
Just love the fact you don't care about getting covered in crud. Keep it going xxxz
Lol thank you Stuart!
Many men and women would have given up where you pushed through, impressive! Much respect to you!
Why don't you hire a local farmer to bring his tractor and mow your land and you will be able to fill the holes so you can keep it mowed down?
You missed one of her first statements, "limited budget".
@@lewis2553 Some farmers would probably do it for free....I would just to be a good neighbor.
Yes, I imagine you would!🤣🤣🤣@@316jd140
Good advice. But I'll bet you this , if you didn't learn anything from her you really didn't watch the video. For one , how about determination ? I know a guy's including myself that would love to meet a woman like her.
@@CANADA515 Yes, sir! She's a determined worker. That's for sure. It took me nearly 60 years to find one like that.
If you've ever watched or heard of TV Show called "Road Kill" they have what they call Ziptie Moments. This is where they use the zip tie for things they normally shouldn't be used for. They've turned it into a humorous part of the show. You had your Ziptie Moment which made me laugh. Love your enthusiasm and hands on take no Prisoners attitude. And you are luscious and a doll. I need you in my life!
Great job mowing your property Meg
Thank you!!
You are truly inspirational. I do not know how have you managed to maintain such a positive outlook in the face of all those setbacks. Good job keeping it up.
Thanks so much!
Great job Meg changing your tires
You worked soon ,hard!!
Thank you so much!
Thank you!
I’m really impressed, you done a fine job working through everything, I’ve been around farm and construction equipment all my life, so I can really see when someone knows what they’re doing. A little tip with the backhoe, when you get off the machine briefly like that to hook up a tow strap, I would put the outriggers and the front bucket down, leave the machine in neutral and leave it running while you get off the machine. It’s really bad for the starter and the hydraulic system, and the cooling system to shut it down like that, multiple times while using the machine. Obviously shut it down when you are done with it, but just to get off briefly, it is not good for it. It doesn’t give the battery time to charge either, it is extremely bad for your battery and charging system as well. Just a friendly tip, to help better maintain your equipment. But I am impressed, you sure don’t see many young women like you who knows their way around equipment, that isn’t afraid to get down and dirty, and use their hand and work out their problems in the field that way you do, especially don’t see young ladies who are as cute as you getting dirty like that either, you are really attractive no doubt. I’m really impressed! I’m also subscribing as well. 😉
you know all these people are lying to you, all the time spent and money spent you could just as well bought a bush hog shredder attached it to backhoes pto drive and got it done in half a day
Unfortunately that backhoe she has isn’t a TLB style (tractor,loader,backhoe) so no rear PTO or 3 pt potential. Honestly a walk behind sickle bar would be good for knockdown. I use one on 10 of my 100 acres (cows do the rest)
She could have just rented a brush hog for the day for the price of one tire then used the mower to keep it clear. But where is the adventure in this video if you do it the easy way
I wanted to come help so badly. But I give you this. Nobody can say you’re afraid to try. You’ll learn. Just keep at it.
Next time, take the backhoe and pull yourself out.
Blow the grass away from where you just mowed.
Not nitpicking, just trying to help 😊
I’m impressed. I don’t know many girls, if any that would do what you did.
I believe you chopped down a field of Astilbe flowers. Someone must have planted that field for seed production. That would be the only logical reason for so many Astilbe plants in one large field.
Your tenacity is amazing. Maybe some traction boards to get you out of the ruts. I use cheap tiny "emergency" compressors with the screw on to valve hose to keep from losing the tube in the rim. I definitely used your 4x4 and car trick to debead my tire at home since my new shop wont let us use the tire machine. I am a mechanic of 30yrs and i love watching you "go for broke", as we say in Hawaii, on projects. I love to learn these out of the box tricks from DIYers.
Thank you! Appreciate the comment!
Your approach to cutting your yard, equates to bringing a knife to a gun fight !!! Maby 4 wheel drive and pulling a brushhog.. Just saying ... This has got to be a joke, YES
So cute with her braids and little shorts. Fun watching her struggle but she is tenacious! You know what that means!
Thats a sweet little tractor.
You need a bush hog. But i like that tractor
I like all tractors, but people underestimate garden tractors.
They aren't the same as a regular riding lawn mower.
Deere garden tractor collector here. Yes, people will collect anything. Your pto runs at 2000 rpm. Pretty much all pto attachments run at 540 rpm. So, all of the cool attachments you've been looking at won't work with your JD. The good news is that the pto is worth about $900+ to a collector.
Feels good to figure things out on your own. Great feeling builds character in any human male or female alike. So proud of you love. Never back up you will accomplish any thing you desire.
Excellent, but just for your info, you overinflate the tires to get the beads to seat. You wont hurt the tube or tire (as long as the tube isn't twisted) and the bead will pop on, then you let some air out.
Also, put the tube in when you get one side of the tire on the rim, don't put the tube on first.
The 322 is a good unit for the project, just takes a bit of patience and determination which seems to be in good supply
Thank you!
As a stubborn guy that refuses to pay 30 bucks to have a tire unmounted and recounted, I know your tire spoon struggles all too well! Upgrade your self to larger car tire spoons and you'll thank me next time!! You definitely earned my subscription and my respect! Stay golden Neg!!
Trent S
Mr Shasta, CA
I so Amaze a women can take a tractor tire and fix it. I have Geat respect for this Girl. Aloha from Milton Donner from Hawaii island...😊
Thanks so much!
Hot, hard-working, resourceful, and perseverant. That's a great combination right there. very rare.
If you decide to change another tire that has a tube buy a pair of vice grips. The vice grips will hold the valve stem in place for you , so you don't have so much work to do. But I am very impressed by your determination, you are amazing.
Don't worry bout the haters out there. Do ur thing. Learn as u go. Ask questions. Be proud of what u have dun. Not many can do what ur doin. Take a break from time to time.
Thank you so much, Chuck! Appreciate that!
Hello Meg :) You can put fluid back in them really easy and will help with traction. Take a garden pump sprayer and remove the wand. Put the hose of the sprayer over the valve stem and pump in the fluid. Window washer fluid or rv antifreeze anything that will not freeze. Of course remove air and valve stem first. You may have to remove hose to releive the pressure a couple times till it is full. Install valve stem and add air. Lower the pressure, better ride and traction. Love your will to getter done :) Have a blessed day :)
Hello Meg. I would feel honored to shake your hand Meg. Youre persistent and creative and intelligent. You deserve to have everything in life you want
All right you have two solutions here. And both of them are within your grasp. First is to take the tractor. Use the front bucket. Go down in front of the brush untill the bucket just touches the ground. Then pull back the tractor dragging the bucket. After the brush is removed. You can go back over that section with the bucket just barely tilted down. If the tractor you have has float mode. You can float that front bucket with it slightly down and it will help level that ground. Second option. Find an old telephone pole. And dragged the telephone pole around the field with the tractor. After you have remove the brush with the front bucket
Hi Meg! Excellent Mod for the JD! I did a similar Ag Tire swap years ago on my 1967 JD 110, Garden Tractor and the Traction definitely improved! Kudos 2 U for wrenching in the Hot as Hell Texas Temp Conditions! Such a Beautiful Location! Reminds me of the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest in AZ. Damn Girl, you’re a Positive, Humorous, and Influential Person! Super Cool! Keep Her Moving! Cheers from Wisconsin!
Thanks so much Paul!
You have got to be one of the smartest and mechanically inclined women i have come across keep it up.
I like your spirit of not giving up easily, life is like that, sometimes easy and sometimes difficult. But don't give up and keep your mind so you can finish all the work well and finish it. Anyway good job 💪💪💪👍👍👍 keep update and thank's 🙏😊
Go for it girl, I love your attitude, you make mistakes but you don’t throw the towel in, some of them make me laugh but you get yourself out of them and like you say you learn from them, your so cool
It's you're (a contraction of you are) so cool, not your, which is a possessive.
Thanks so much Nigel!