😡 Disappointing news.. Don't loan out equipment This could happen to you!
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- So Angry! Don't loan your equipment out! This could happen to you! Come along today as I work in the shop to get the maintenance done on several machines and repair a broken Ventrac tractor!
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I loaned my tractor out , it came back with a hole in radiator and beer can lodged in between seat and fender
Now that’s ridiculous!
I understand why that happens but not how. I've never returned borrowed equipment in anything but cleaner than I received it. Hell even when I rented a tractor supply trailer I touched up the paint on some rusty dings.
Yep. I borrow my buddies wood splitter. Broke the Lovejoy coupler one time. Returned it with a new one properly installed. It was missing the rubber spider before. I will sometimes change the oil on the engine before, changed the hydro filter one time. Always try to do something in return.@@SetitesTechAdventures
Nice. I let someone use a lens (I'm a photographer) it came back missing a tripod collar. They have no idea where it went or what happened to it. Amazing.
@@MikeOrazzi I don't suppose that the borrower was eager to PAY for NEW replacements either???
Haven't loaned out anything in 10 years, for good reason
I was just a nieve young guy when joined military, but one thing that has stayed with me since being out of the military was what we called PMCS... Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services. No matter what type of mechanical device, engine or motor, a healthy check and services on them is a huge preventitive to something going bad. Not everyone has an ATV or a riding mower or any other type of machine that you have, they may end up getting them and always good to know how2 to do maintenance on them. For those who already know how to change oil or filters, I say close your eyes come back when it comes to something you want to know, or learn or are just amused by. Good job in keeping the machines working and in top shape. Time to buy a combine wouldn't you say !!!
Don't lone out your equipment should be lesson 1 to all our sons. Very few people will ever treat your equipment like it's their own.
It's like the story about the rented or borrow mule! People don't care about taking care of things that they borrow!
I stopped letting people borrow my stuff about eight years ago. I only let one person use my equipment, my son. He was raised to take care of his things, as well as others. Take care of it like it's yours and return it better than you received it.
I learned years ago from my parents to never loan out anything you've worked hard for. If its a true good friend & really needs something of mine temp, I will take the time to go do it for them, so I know my equipment/tools are treated well or I will closely supervise them LOL
I had to learn that lesson the hard way too. Never lend your equipment.
If your Kabota RTV is sluggish, check the spark, arrestor or particulate filter in the exhaust system. They’re known for getting clogged and causing back pressure issues.
Funny thing about lending your equipment. The other party has Zero investment in your gear. They don't feel the need to use things properly either. My ex wife's son was the worst person to loan things to. Not that he was a bad person, but he didn't know anything about stuff. He'd break things constantly. Didn't mean to, but he was a mechanical idiot. Everything of mine his mother lent to her son was trashed if, and when, he ever returned it. Now that those people are out of my life, my gear is never going to be loaned to anyone for any reason. Zero exceptions!
Enjoyed your “service” video. Great tips on various things. Thanks👍👍
glad the spindle ripped apart and not the mower deck! My Dad had that Kubota RTV, side by side. I though it was strange
between the cab and the dump bed if you piled dirt too high the dirt would fall right in the engine compartment. They had
a rubber shield in there. I like that Ventrac tractor Wooo!
Watching past videos..
Catching up for better understanding..
I am learning alot...
The amount of "Tools" is bizarre...
always thought two push mowers was too much. Lol
Thanks for sharing your ideas on labeling maintenance notes.
Glad it was helpful!
hi josh i agree dont loan equipment out,i loaned a friend 2 pieces of my garden machines a sthil fs 55 strimmer and my mower a honda push mower, i asked him too return it he came with the excuse that he hadnt finished with it, he returned later my mower had been run out of oil and my strimmer had also been wrecked he had put oil in the fuel tank now im fighting him too replace them both
I own a few John Deere 6M tractors that I use for winter only doing residential snow blowing. Every spring I have one or two people reach out to me wanting to rent out a tractor (even all of them) for the summer. And that's one thing I refuse to do, my tractors give me hardly no issues and I want to keep it that way. I'm very selective on who I hire to operate them in the winter months. Too many people have a don't care attitude.
We have a snow blower here too and neighbors have asked us to clear their roads. We won't do it because people leave trash and who knows what on their roads. It's too easy to break an auger (which we've done ourselves because of rocks!). It's expensive and we know they're not going to help pay for a new auger.
We got a new neighbor right as a wildfire hit our area last year. His truck brakes were failing so we loaned him our old farm truck so he could evacuate. We had to go get our truck back from him two weeks later. It had two flat tires, two empty gas tanks, a busted emergency brake and, of course, it was filthy. He's no longer our neighbor so at least there's that :-)
yep....there's a reason his brakes were failing.....and as long as someone is there to "help" him....he'll forever destroy everything he owns! Or in this case...what you own!!
I learned a long time ago to never loan out equipment. When someone asks to borrow something I tell them I don't loan out my stuff, but if they want to buy it I'll sell it to them. I remember when I bought my new spring plow a friend wanted to borrow it and I agreed to let him use it. Come to find out he used it on an old road bed full of gravel. When it came back the chisel points were rounded off. When I spoke to him about it he said they have two sides, just flip them over. He nor anyone else borrows anything I own. I don't loan out gas cans, shovels and especially any tractor equipment.
When I was doing mechanic work I would often have 'friends' want to borrow tools and sometimes it's someone that you just cannot say no to. But even with them, I had two sets of tools, one for MY use and one I would loan from K mart. If something was said about didn't I have better tools I would remind them that THEY didn't even have the cheap tools but I was always open to donations if they wanted to get me something off the Snap On truck by way of a thank you... Oddly enough, no one ever did. I learned the hard way that others do not have the same care and concern that you do for your tools and equipment.
Can't fully agree. I am thankful for the neighbors that let me use their tractors when I didn't have one.
yep....it's great that they let you use their equipment...and sounds like you take good care of things
"Neither a lender nor a borrower be"! As was said in The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare.
Josh, hopefully I catch you in time. Order two more spindles, that way you have them at the shop for next time.( Hopefully won't be a next time)
I was also thinking. Use a torque wrench on your spindle assembly. The manufacturer has specific torque recommendations for most equipment. I found by using a torque wrench, my lawn equipment lasts way longer without being damaged.
Another great video Josh!
Great info brother,Thank you!
My kubota has a neutral in the dump. Push the lever all the way down and you can raise the bed by hand. Not sure if they all have this or not.
I loaned my Polaris 700 sportsman to a friend to spray his fields and electric fencing before corn picking season because his was in the shop. It came back with a bent steering rod, wrecked bushings, and other broken parts. The cost for doing a favor for a friend was over 800.00, and a flat-out refusal to pay the bill. I don't loan my equipment nor my tools or money to people. Period.
I guess the GENT who messed up Your POLARIS is NO longer a friend? I do hope that You spread the word around about HIS behavior? maybe You have access to social media and Told about this guy's despicable behavior? Sounds like AFTER this incident that Mr. WREK-IT might have become an out-cast??
I like that Massey 240. I'll be looking forward to that video. I had the injector pump rebuilt for my TAFE 35DI and it was not cheap. Of the four tractors I own I think the TAFE gets used the most because it just seems to fit my overall needs the best.
Nice job!!
I can’t believe they put that grease zerk under that panel,
Wow! Lots of work done Josh!
Story of my life!
Gotta work on something to work on something.
And, nothing about a Ventrac is cheap! Great video! Ask me about an axe I loaned out! Not gunna do that again! Lee
If someone borrows a tool and damages it, they should offer to repair or replace it AND they should expect you to say yes to their offer.
Loaned tools have probably cost many friendships.
I saw the new blade was on upside down. Hey… Allyn Hane has done it too. We’re human! 😂
You need to let the cows mob graze under that! Who knew you had an extra pasture under the side by side. Have a great day, Josh. 🚜-Woooo!!
Consider building a puller to pull the pulley of the spindle on the Ventrac. I have also had horrible luck with loaning out equipment. I have a tons of equipment and i use google sheets to keep track of all maintenance records, parts and tools needed. Plus tips for next time.
Great vid.. can't agree more on the vehicle lifts.... Great to have and wish you had one or two years ago 😅.. stay safe 🏴
I still love the little Massey.
Great info. Thanks Josh
I've loaned my generator to my sister a couple of times. The first time, she refilled with crap gas, which corroded the carb like mad. I had to replace the carb. It doesn't help that you must run it outside. Ethanol attacts moisture. I only use ethanol-free gas in my 4 cycles and canned fuel mix in my 2 cycles. No more problems.
I once loaned a screwdriver to someone who needed it. It was returned in good condition.
I myself personally don't see the issue with the sxs i doubt they purposely abused but we're just using as designed. There meant to get a little rough.
Those lisle funnels are very handy, i do recommend not throwing away the attachment holders. Mount them on your wall and keep the funnel in a paint cup.
a kubota RTV isn't meant to be overloaded and have the skid plate bashed in my brother. This isn't a RZR...it's a workhorse designed to haul people and pull farm equipment, maybe a load of wood, hay or rocks. Not a rough housing toy or trail machine , but a little workhorse.
No good deed goes unpunished...hard to keep being a kind person when this comes around. Maybe I'll learn someday.
Josh, your shop is so impressive and your skills are off the chart! I don't know why I'm watching this, lol, but I enjoy learning and find your content very entertaining to boot! 😄👍 Another excellent vid. Thank you!
Instead of writing on your plastic, use painters tape. Write down all the info and slap in on(make sure the surface is clean though) As far as a record of all that has been done, I use a simple 3 ring binder with plastic sleeves(so they are protected, and don't rip out) and just write everything down on a sheet of paper, which includes all the info needed from wrench or socket size, filter number and name, type of fluid, and any other repairs or maintenance I do. Oh, and on the plastic sleeve, I write down with a sharpie, like say.. 1994 Ford F-150. So thumbing through the book it's easy to find and know which one I need. At any rate, These are the things I do to keep it "Clean". A book or sleeve of records, for a new owner is usually much more preferred buy a new owner(if you ever sell it) than a lot of writing on it.
Where you wondered how to put the bolt back in where the welded nu broke off, either weld another nut up on it, or put a nut-cert in the hole.
On the side of your oil catch tank funnel, put you a magnet to stick your drain plug on while you let it empty, that way you have a place to put it that it's not gonna drip oil on and make more mess.
You sound like my husband. Jarhead?
@@LoveOffGrid nope, just anal about some things, OCD kicks my butt sometimes.
On the kubota RTV 1100c if you place the dump level on float you are able to lift the dump manually, I’m sure your model should be able to do as well
yeppers....there are work arounds...but best to dump the bed back before ya start the service
who the heck would put a grease fitting under a skid plate? Can't believe no one in quality caught that. obviously they never worked on equipment.
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Holy crap a $2 funnel does the same thing! I have a couple I have been useing for years without issues! No telling what that fancy funnel costs!😮
about $15 and there are some pieces of equipment that it's instrumental for an oil change. I get it...a $2 funnel...but having this in a pinch with multiple machines on the farm....most notably the skid loader....ya need an offset funnel. Having better tools when needed is always a plus my brother
My Kubota went 25 MPH originally. It goes 16 now. Hopefully that issue gets fixed.
TIP: The Engine can also be accessed by folding the side panels in and folding the bed up. this only works for the X1140 and 1140 CPX.
mine is the same way!
Just replaced a fuel tank on a ford 6610. Of course the mounting holes were a little off. U know how aftermarket is
When I sharpen my blades, I'll drive a small nail into the edge of a board. Clamp that to a table with the nail overhanging the table edge. Then I'll set the blade bolt hole over the nail in a horizontal position and try to balance the blade on the nail. The heavy side will rotate downward, grind just a little material off of the heavy side, and recheck. This will help reduce vibration through the deck.
Great tip!
You should remind people to put a thin layer of clean oil on the new filter so it will seal good.
why? You just did! LOL
There's a very small list of people I trust to loan anything to and know they'll never screw me over
My mom would've said, " where there's one, there's two." She would mean mice, but who knew it would entail spindles as well.. :
but the number and age of the oil stains on my concrete is how i keep track of my service intervals! 😁
Hey Josh thank you for the video and sorry that somebody messed up your side by side but that's the reason why I don't lend my tools out to no one woo
My philosophy on buying anything is to buy the best you can afford and take great care of it. Anytime ANYONE wants to borrow anything I give them conditions..First is I want it back exactly how you got it. Next is if you break it, lose it or it gets stolen...You replace it with brand new. If any conditions are unacceptable...Go buy your own...If I borrow from anyone all those conditions apply to me also.
What no brass draft pin or hammer to band that shaft out well maybe next time. Get some clip nuts for those nuts that the weld brakes off just replace with clip nuts
You need a good blade balancer …just as important as a sharp blade.
I noticed you put the center blade on up side down, but in the next edit, it was on correctly....we've all done that, I guess..lol
its really a mechanic with a farming hobby for most of us. lol. Always seems to be fixing more than farming
That's why they invented Rental Companies!
People just don't respect others equipment
I think you can get that tank cleaned and plastic lined.
Same quad i got. Love it. But that stupid botton shifter sucks. Dont forget quad oil is dif the conventional✌
I gixed the borrower thing. Someone wants tools, I say rental cost is what I paid for it. Nobody comes for my stuff.
The terrible thing about tractor type hydraulic fluids being clear is how HARD it is to see the level on the dipstick.🤔🤨🧐🔍🔎
Getting some of the red John Deere fluid dye completely solves that problem! Best idea I'd ever heard.
@@ryanwilson3632 I have thought about it. It is interesting how automobiles' fluid is already dyed.
Thank you thank you, God Bless
Looking over your hard earned equipement in good shape and then sweetly asking," can I borrow you equipement?" Nope!
I’ve never had an oil plug come loose and I only snug them.
" Never a borrower or lender be" ! When someone needs something I own, I will do the work for them so it will not get abused!
Exactly.. only lend it out if u are the operator too lol
Those are friends? That Ventrac must crinch when you get on it.
it's made to work...when ya work it ya wear stuff out my brotha
I was wondering, do you still use a no till drill on your farm now, or have you got it to a point where it is not needed anymore?
sometimes in the fall we'll drill down some fescue or clover. Lately I've been waiting until the weather cools in sept/oct/nov and going in ahead of the cattle with the ATV broadcast spreader. Let the cows trample in the seed into the moist ground so we don't have to burn any diesel...this has really worked great
By the sound of that filter spinning on, u didn’t put oil in the filter to help dry start. FYI. No judging but u seem detailed and that may be a point worth testing
I'm sorry Josh but I thought it was funny when you say where's the Dipstick , I thought he's holding the camera! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sorry!
There is no upside to lending equipment. If they need help then help then. Other than that NO WAY!
How’d you fix the nut that came loose?
I just put the nut on top and held it in place while I tightened it
@@StoneyRidgeFarmer they make a nutsert, that kinda works like a pop rivet, only it threaded on the inside and uses a stud and a two handled tool. I’m sure you’d find many uses for one of those.
Yeeeaahh, some things are just to expensive to be loaning out.. 😖
Sorry Josh, no good deed, etc.
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There is no emergency lift where you disconnect or move a lever to lift it? Thays a dumb design
what do you meant? Lift for what? The bed of the kubota or the automotive lift?
Did TYM let you keep the tractor ??
I purchased all of the TYMs
I solved this by not loaning. I rent them out and have a contract. Renter pays for damages.
Maintain saves $$$!
I presume that the person that borrowed and messed up the gear has NOT offered to pay for repairs? Just says OOPS! So sorry! Extreme regrets! This is the way to end a friendship VERY QUICKLY!
just found the damage in this video...it's not so much repairs...just things beat up a bit
My tools and toys that I work and pay for, are not for others benefit that do not want to buy for them selves. If you can't afford or justify purchasing a tool, then you should rent and not borrow, period.
Bring it back better than when you got it.
Order 2 more spindles, for the next time and there will be.
Never a lender or a borrower be!
If you cant guarantee it will be back in the same if not better condition its not coming with you.
By guarantee im gonna need a collateral that will be more painful to you than it is to me.
Lending should never cause headaches to the lender unless it is his bussiness to lend.
If thats too much risk for the borrower, thats what proffesional lenders are for.
Hey josh on big T how much def do you go through
I've got 250 or so hours on it...been through 2 gallons total!
@@StoneyRidgeFarmer that’s not bad at all
I don’t like my oil to glug
Where I come from
No bearing or pulley puller in that shop huh?
I put a puller on it and bent the pulley....it was basically welded to the shaft
Josh, Please be careful and wear gloves, especially when you are tightening razor sharp lawn mower blades. I know your a trained nurse but, cha know! Great upkeep on the equipment, Never loan out anything again, Whats the saying" Good deeds never go unpunished"! Ya can't always be the nice guy! Have a safe an wonderful week, Your chickens are big enough for their own pen now!
If and when I borrow something, I always try to return it better than when I received it. The lender should always benefit from these transactions !
if they can't afford to buy thair own, they can't afford to fix thair breaks on yours.
I’m gonna bet you order 2 spindles and put one in inventory….
‘Neither a borrower nor a lender be’ Polonius who is saying good by to his son Laertes. Act 1 Scene 3.
Oh so it’s automatically the person who you loaned your Rtv out to who damaged it underneath ? Yeah right … any damage blame somebody else
it's was probably an alien conspiracy wasn't it? Yep...I know I didn't bash the bottom of my equipment brother...it's not blame...it's fact lol. Be happy my man...life is way to short
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