My favorite YT channel. Can't wait for more videos on the beast. Realize that you are blessed to get the chance to drive all these tractors we dreamed of as farm kids.
You basically won the power ball. Not only is it a Versatile, you got the 855 instead of a 903. That's a 20000 hour tractor. Constructed from a truck engine, truck clutch and truck axles. The only thing that might be hard to get parts for is the transmission. Congratulations!
Don Killion was the Versatile dealer in Great Falls Montana for years and I remember when I was a kid him telling my dad (his best friend) that the 903 was the most trouble free motor they sold...855 is a great engine, but so is the 903.
Glad to see the big Versatile wake up from its nap without any major issues. My uncle had a 555, which didn’t have a great reputation, was around the same size as the 1800, 1805. He never had an issue with his, but didn’t pull the guts out of it either. The 895 should be a great tractor for you. Bigger than what you need, but priced right and you’re not going to work it hard. Big difference between the big Cummins and the 3208 cats. The 895 will just pull like a mule. Can’t wait to see it shined up. Thanks for the Videos, JT.
... Engine-Oil change is obviously recommended ... that soup on the checking-lever was the deepest black ... but anyway , what a BEAUTY ‼ Grets from Germany
Great buy!! Pull the pump and compressor get the governor in the pump set up for tractor leave compressor off and reinstall pump. Those pumps are easy!
Nice score! I love my 895, it is a torque monster. I pull a 40 foot cultivator with mine and you can gear up and idle down and it will hold 1800 rpm no problem. Plus it sips fuel doing that. One word of advice, don't be scared to man handle that gear shift, put it into gear with authority so you don't end up getting caught between gears. Trying to gently put it into gear is when that will happen. Then you have to go under the cab and pop it back into neutral with a bar which could be a pain to do. What I always do is for example if I want to go into second I will drop down part ways into first then give it a good hard push up into second. I've never had the problem of it getting caught between gears ever since I started doing it like that. Enjoy the new toy!
Love the old school Versatile. We had a 850 on singles that I ran. When changing gears especially reverse to second let out on the clutch and verify neutral before changing gears. Ours would get stuck in both and wouldn’t move. Takes a little 4 pound hammer action on the linkage underneath to pop it free. Anyway it’s an awesome tractor.
I think I enjoy the tractors that start right away after sitting for years !! I damn sure enjoyed the ride along. JT your channel is number 1 in my book . Thanks for the effort you put in.
Watching this, both of your schoolboy excitement comes through and makes it a very fun and enjoyable video. Makes a huge difference to many of the boring will it start type videos where everyone’s to dull and serious from doing it so many times before. Love it.
We had an 1979 875, awesome unit with the 855 Cummins. Previously we had a 1973 Versatile 905 I think it was that had the V8 903 Cummins. The 855 had a fair bit more torque and was easier on fuel. I think the 875 was all off the shelf truck parts except for the planetary reduction at both ends of each axle. We had a big 15’ wide breaking disc plow with 36” blades and it pulled it well. One of the neighbours had a bigger John Deere and took the plow do break a field and the John Deere didn’t pull it near as well. It was crabbed when travelling and couldn’t handle the side thrust. Awesome unit and amazing plowing snow in the winter.
Case was the quietest cab in the 80’s, versatile was a close second. John Deere had much to be desired for quietness in their old birdcage cab but they did tend to last longer than an old case. Versatile made one hell of a good tractor back then and there’s 1000’s of them still around
JT, it amazes me that these monsters can sit for years and fire right up. Don’t make them now like they use to. You’ll never run out of projects on the farm. Good luck on you bring her back to life again. KEEP ON FARMIN! 🤜🤛
@thomasrogers4201 the micro biology from the fuel will end up in the big capacity filters but the tank and filters can all be cleaned / replaced . Quite a few of us vicariously looking right over your shoulder , did you notice that ? Am wondering , the air comp must be for brake assistance or the heavy dry clutch ? Anyway all items that can be fixed . Great video J T ~
JT, you are the king of the "easy" will-it-start! You earned a few after $2500 spent to harvest 6 acres with the 6600. Lol. Love that Versy. Along with the new dumper, gonna make a great paint series!
JT, Nice Brian is able to help you out. Nice looking tractor and glad the trip to the farm was uneventful. Seeing the Cat dozer sitting there I'm thinking it want's to come home with you. Looking forward to seeing you work your magic on this beast. Boe
They still run those Versatiles down here by me. Still doing tillage like they were built for! Steigers pretty much disappeared and still see an occasional White. Great vid!
Congratulations on the Versatile! She’ll make you a great tractor. Yeah that compressor was coming through the video loud and clear. lol that turbo two precleaner needs some of your attention, along the intake stack straightened up a little. The engine sounds pretty good. Great score!
Now that’s how you sort a noisy compressor! Love it. Damn I wish we could get these tractors in the UK. mind you, they’d struggle to go down a lot of our roads! Can’t wait for the content on this one! Cheers JT, keep up the awesome work!
Nice score JT on that 895. Properly looked after one of those tractors may outlast your farming career. Antifreeze maintenance was important for those engines to live long lives. Obviously someone gave it a transplant along the way. That injection pump most likely not correct for an ag tractor. Take picture of engine serial plate to cummins shop see what you have.
I can relate to your channel better than most. Most channels bragging about new equipment all the time. You’re happy that your new tractor steers and has a working dome light!! That’s how all of my “new” equipment is.
Very nice. Congrats on the purchase. The old girl ran good. I always liked the way the Versatile tractors looked too. Never ran one. But as a kid, Steiger and Versatile were my favorite big tractors. Looking forward to seeing it painted up.
Nothing cooler than the versatile color scheme. All of my versatiles are from the mid seventies, but I’m ready to move into the eighties. There’s a ball on the floor shifter that can get a flat spot and makes it hard to shift, at least that’s what my older ones have. Awesome tractor.
I dont know shit about those but so far it looks ,sounds and operates great. Once YOUR done with it no doubt it will be outstanding, great job dude I cant wait to see it lug!!!
JT, Congrats on finding the Big Versatile 895 Tractor. With Brain help u got her home. I guess it is a want to have, rather than u need it! I understand-it some people buys a lot of guns, u buy a lot of Tractors.. anyway, hope Fluffy will enjoy Sniffing the 895 Tractor..
J.T. Just another video that makes me jealous. Job well done. Hard working vintage equipment.. I look each day to watch your next podcast.. My vintage piece is our family owned 1968 Ford 4000 Diesel bought new by my dad ...
Versatile is another iconic name in the ag industry! Now you have got one of these Canadian beasts, looking forward to next videos on this machine! All the best to you on this!
I couldn't lay how JT was laying, I've cracked ribs doing that. Three times in fact. Took me three times to learn to avoid laying with pressure on my ribs. Great looking tractor.
@@Jambo-u2k Yep, first time laying across a loft hatch and caught one wrong right on the edge of the hatch and second time laying down in the ground on the edge of a paving slab. Both times I was also reaching.
Good one J T and brian , that verstaile 895 looks good , those starter would be a pain to put in . That cummins sounds sweet , and when your finished fixing and painting it she will look great .
JT I used to run a 945 . Do not shift the floor stick while it's moving it will hang in gear. When you do shift do it with authority to make sure it's all the way in. They are some powerful old machines
JT be carefull that line off the compressor should be steel braided line because it gets hot enough to burn you badly coming off the compressor so that rubber hose you have may just melt off 😅
Great revival, great running tractor smiles abound one proud owner. Looking forward to next installment nothing like these big prairie tractors in the UK 👍
WOW nice to see a hometown Versatile being featured on your channel. Noticed the manufacturer tag on the door frame when you first opened it built in Winnipeg Manitoba!!!!
I have an 895 Candy Striper tractor! The tractor has a murphy switch button on the right side of the dash that you have to hold until the tractor builds oil pressure. For the brakes it has a round clutch disc at the end of the drive shaft. That is why mine doesn't have brakes anymore. Family member accidentally drove it too long with the park brake on.
i would suggest maybe fabbing up a tank, bracket, and mount for the compressor on the right side of the cab... onboard air for fillin tires, blowing out air filters, etc... buddy had a setup like this on his old GMC grain truck, wiyh a valve and a quick disconnect, and a hose always in the cab... kinda like having a service truck with ya
JT with the size of your tractor’s you’ll need to acquire more land to farm so that the tractors will have something to do before you’re finished planting . Nice score on this one.
Just found your channel, and so far, I'm enjoying it. In Idaho, we have a crap ton of versatiles and Steigers and the Cougars everywhere and on the rarer side Big Buds. Versatile along with the Steiger/Cougar are the descendants of the Big Bud line of tractors, and they were made to be easy to work on and extremely versatile when it came to parts. You could run any truck engine and transmission in them, which, depending on what part of the country you were in parts were easy to find or you could convert it to whatever you had around. I know that air compressor was driving you crazy but a lot of folks would run on board air for tires and blowing out the radiator and air filters or ran air for some attachments. If you're not familiar with the Big Bud series of big frame tractors, Welker farms run big bud for their 12k acre farm. They restore them, and I believe they have a few videos on how the big buds changed farming forever. They are Montana (Big Sky) farmers. I bet they would help you with anything you need to know on your versatile. Anyways glad you got the old girl home.
Excellent Video JT :) , Brain :) 1981 year 855 Veritasle tractor is freedom for sure yes that 855 Cubic Inches Cummings motor are wonderfull to and seen worse tread on tires than that to on tractor has! My late uncle 1950 Cockshutt 40 back wheels still hold air for 50 years before they were change ! Those Tractor nickname Paraie Dog because west Ontario to Alberta in flat farm land used to and even my area too ! Plus how fast they run in dog 🐕 !
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"855 cubic inches of freedom!" Thats awesome!
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Canuckistan freedom 👍😎🍻🇨🇦
855 cubes of horsepower. Will be easy to turn it up to 425 horsepower safely and no big parts need.
Your man Brian is a godsend, ain't he, and patient to boot . . . Props to the man x
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Appreciate it!! Moral booster for sure!
@@mikeduffy7271 lol right on!! Thanks for tuning in! It definitely takes some effort 😉!
Good vidio 🥰😍 🚜🚜
My favorite YT channel. Can't wait for more videos on the beast. Realize that you are blessed to get the chance to drive all these tractors we dreamed of as farm kids.
Right on! I’m basically living my childhood dreams!
We actually had one back in the day. And yes everyone was jealous.
I've had 2 of these 895's, because of running my Uncle's back when I was in high school. Just awesome tractors. Enjoy yours!
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So happy you got your hands on this great looking machine JT. I feel a nice paint job coming up after you fix her up.
Right on! I am looking forward to it
Love the big versatile I’ve been waiting for this
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I have been waiting a year or more since he showed off the Versitile with the tripples on it 😅
You basically won the power ball. Not only is it a Versatile, you got the 855 instead of a 903. That's a 20000 hour tractor. Constructed from a truck engine, truck clutch and truck axles. The only thing that might be hard to get parts for is the transmission. Congratulations!
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Straight pipe and some nice single fat tires?
Triples
Don Killion was the Versatile dealer in Great Falls Montana for years and I remember when I was a kid him telling my dad (his best friend) that the 903 was the most trouble free motor they sold...855 is a great engine, but so is the 903.
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Glad to see the big Versatile wake up from its nap without any major issues. My uncle had a 555, which didn’t have a great reputation, was around the same size as the 1800, 1805. He never had an issue with his, but didn’t pull the guts out of it either. The 895 should be a great tractor for you. Bigger than what you need, but priced right and you’re not going to work it hard. Big difference between the big Cummins and the 3208 cats. The 895 will just pull like a mule. Can’t wait to see it shined up. Thanks for the Videos, JT.
Thanks!
... Engine-Oil change is obviously recommended ... that soup on the checking-lever was the deepest black ... but anyway , what a BEAUTY ‼ Grets from Germany
Great buy!! Pull the pump and compressor get the governor in the pump set up for tractor leave compressor off and reinstall pump. Those pumps are easy!
Right on! They seem like the perfect old bullett proof easy design lol
Nice score! I love my 895, it is a torque monster. I pull a 40 foot cultivator with mine and you can gear up and idle down and it will hold 1800 rpm no problem. Plus it sips fuel doing that.
One word of advice, don't be scared to man handle that gear shift, put it into gear with authority so you don't end up getting caught between gears. Trying to gently put it into gear is when that will happen. Then you have to go under the cab and pop it back into neutral with a bar which could be a pain to do. What I always do is for example if I want to go into second I will drop down part ways into first then give it a good hard push up into second. I've never had the problem of it getting caught between gears ever since I started doing it like that.
Enjoy the new toy!
Thanks for the tip. I’ve been playing with it a little and I’m getting the shifter to see it my way lol
Love the old school Versatile. We had a 850 on singles that I ran. When changing gears especially reverse to second let out on the clutch and verify neutral before changing gears. Ours would get stuck in both and wouldn’t move. Takes a little 4 pound hammer action on the linkage underneath to pop it free. Anyway it’s an awesome tractor.
Thanks for the tip! I'll keep that in mind.
Love this tractor. Hope you Keep this & Restore it. It will be a Nice fit to your Masseys.
I'm planning on it!
Listen to that turbo whistle! Thats ALL the power! Glad to see you finally get to take it home. Can't wait to see it in the field.
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I think I enjoy the tractors that start right away after sitting for years !! I damn sure enjoyed the ride along. JT your channel is number 1 in my book . Thanks for the effort you put in.
Thank you! I appreciate that so much
I don’t know how many comments you got but you deserve every one of them 🇬🇧isle of Wight 🇬🇧
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I have put 1000s of hours on an 876 ford versatile. We still have it. Versatiles are workhorses! Love the ford and have always loved your model too!
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Watching this, both of your schoolboy excitement comes through and makes it a very fun and enjoyable video. Makes a huge difference to many of the boring will it start type videos where everyone’s to dull and serious from doing it so many times before. Love it.
I appreciate that!
What a fascinating video, could not have gone any better for you. What a beautiful beast btw you have one hell of a friend in Brian!!
Thanks for the kind words!
Appreciate that!! Means a lot!!
You are a lucky man to find those lovely tractors(1800s & 895 ), in the UK they are very few & far between, keep up the good work, Gordon
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What a beast and fired right up to boot!!! Don't understand why a tractor like that would be discarded.
We had an 1979 875, awesome unit with the 855 Cummins. Previously we had a 1973 Versatile 905 I think it was that had the V8 903 Cummins. The 855 had a fair bit more torque and was easier on fuel. I think the 875 was all off the shelf truck parts except for the planetary reduction at both ends of each axle. We had a big 15’ wide breaking disc plow with 36” blades and it pulled it well. One of the neighbours had a bigger John Deere and took the plow do break a field and the John Deere didn’t pull it near as well. It was crabbed when travelling and couldn’t handle the side thrust. Awesome unit and amazing plowing snow in the winter.
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Case was the quietest cab in the 80’s, versatile was a close second. John Deere had much to be desired for quietness in their old birdcage cab but they did tend to last longer than an old case. Versatile made one hell of a good tractor back then and there’s 1000’s of them still around
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Beautiful old gal. And an 855 Cummins to boot. PERFECT!,,,,,
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That tractor will last you a lifetime. I’m partial as I have a 875 of that vintage. Can’t wait to see you do with it. Great video. Thx
Thanks! I'm sure it will!
Beautiful tractor. Again, congrats on the purchase. Love to see that pulling some equipment on your fields. 💪🏻
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That is a great tillage tractor. Take care of it and it will take care of you. Great video , keep up the awesome work!
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JT, it amazes me that these monsters can sit for years and fire right up. Don’t make them now like they use to. You’ll never run out of projects on the farm. Good luck on you bring her back to life again. KEEP ON FARMIN! 🤜🤛
Thank you!!!!!
@thomasrogers4201 the micro biology from the fuel will end up in the big capacity filters but the tank and filters can all be cleaned / replaced . Quite a few of us vicariously looking right over your shoulder , did you notice that ? Am wondering , the air comp must be for brake assistance or the heavy dry clutch ?
Anyway all items that can be fixed . Great video J T ~
JT, you are the king of the "easy" will-it-start! You earned a few after $2500 spent to harvest 6 acres with the 6600. Lol. Love that Versy. Along with the new dumper, gonna make a great paint series!
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Man as soon as saw you had this up I turned it on an enjoyed the show with a cup of Joe!!
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How lucky are you to be finding big old work horses 🤗And collect them living the dream
JT,
Nice Brian is able to help you out.
Nice looking tractor and glad the trip to the farm was uneventful. Seeing the Cat dozer sitting there I'm thinking it want's to come home with you. Looking forward to seeing you work your magic on this beast. Boe
Thanks! We will be working on the dozer here in the spring. I didn’t buy it but we want to get it running
They still run those Versatiles down here by me. Still doing tillage like they were built for! Steigers pretty much disappeared and still see an occasional White. Great vid!
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JT, I'm so envious. Love your channel, love your machines and I love your lifestyle. Keep up the good work. Best wishes from Scotland.
Thank you very much!
Congratulations on the Versatile! She’ll make you a great tractor. Yeah that compressor was coming through the video loud and clear. lol that turbo two precleaner needs some of your attention, along the intake stack straightened up a little. The engine sounds pretty good. Great score!
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That is a massive tractor. Your going to have a busy winter. Great video. Thanks for the ride along.
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Now that’s how you sort a noisy compressor! Love it. Damn I wish we could get these tractors in the UK. mind you, they’d struggle to go down a lot of our roads! Can’t wait for the content on this one! Cheers JT, keep up the awesome work!
Thank you!
Nice score JT on that 895. Properly looked after one of those tractors may outlast your farming career. Antifreeze maintenance was important for those engines to live long lives. Obviously someone gave it a transplant along the way. That injection pump most likely not correct for an ag tractor. Take picture of engine serial plate to cummins shop see what you have.
Thanks for the information!
Awesome ! Beast of a classic , home safe ! Well done JT 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks Dave!
Very nice the compressor makes it sound like decompression is on. Big tractor enjoyed your video have a great day.
@@jamesmorrison1884 thank you!
Congratulations, she is one sweet tractor!
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I can relate to your channel better than most. Most channels bragging about new equipment all the time. You’re happy that your new tractor steers and has a working dome light!! That’s how all of my “new” equipment is.
I’m right there with you!
JT, Versatile----Canadian designed---Canadian made---of course it will run and work !!! Love JT ! Farming version of Vice Grip Garage !!!😁😁😁😁😁
Right on! I'm glad you think so 😉
I love the sound of a Cummins. And the turbo whistle did things to my insides.
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It's a 82. Great buy if it runs. Like the color layout and decals,even worth a little work if needed
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Very nice. Congrats on the purchase. The old girl ran good. I always liked the way the Versatile tractors looked too. Never ran one. But as a kid, Steiger and Versatile were my favorite big tractors. Looking forward to seeing it painted up.
I’m excited to get it painted too!
Nothing cooler than the versatile color scheme. All of my versatiles are from the mid seventies, but I’m ready to move into the eighties. There’s a ball on the floor shifter that can get a flat spot and makes it hard to shift, at least that’s what my older ones have. Awesome tractor.
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I dont know shit about those but so far it looks ,sounds and operates great. Once YOUR done with it no doubt it will be outstanding, great job dude I cant wait to see it lug!!!
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Dude, can't wait to see how it'll look all spruced up if you're gonna do it =D
JT, Congrats on finding the Big Versatile 895 Tractor. With Brain help u got her home. I guess it is a want to have, rather than u need it!
I understand-it some people buys a lot of guns, u buy a lot of Tractors.. anyway, hope Fluffy will enjoy Sniffing the 895 Tractor..
Appreciate the support!
J.T. Just another video that makes me jealous. Job well done. Hard working vintage equipment.. I look each day to watch your next podcast.. My vintage piece is our family owned 1968 Ford 4000 Diesel bought new by my dad ...
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I would Love to get A tractor similar here in Mexico! Congrats on your great tractor and can’t esto to see it farming.
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Great video JT, your building one heck of a nice fleet now 👍🏻
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Versatile is another iconic name in the ag industry! Now you have got one of these Canadian beasts, looking forward to next videos on this machine! All the best to you on this!
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Wow, that's a fine tractor you found. I'm looking forward to seeing it again on your channel.
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The video I've all been waiting for! Woohoo!
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Great job getting that old girl fired up 😊 Cummins built 40 miles from me in Columbus Indiana😊air compressor fix cheap😊
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I couldn't lay how JT was laying, I've cracked ribs doing that. Three times in fact. Took me three times to learn to avoid laying with pressure on my ribs. Great looking tractor.
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You cracked your ribs by laying on them?
@@Jambo-u2k Yep, first time laying across a loft hatch and caught one wrong right on the edge of the hatch and second time laying down in the ground on the edge of a paving slab. Both times I was also reaching.
895 will not die those things are built tough and durable
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@@jtsbarnngrill6873 I think my dad had one and it ran awesome
Unlike the 855 that had too much horsepower for the rear end. You used to see the triple nickels go for $5000 with fresh rebuilt engines at auction.
Coloraaaado.....lol......how much did ya get the versatile for?
Good one J T and brian , that verstaile 895 looks good , those starter would be a pain to put in . That cummins sounds sweet , and when your finished fixing and painting it she will look great .
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Welcome to the world of versatile. I loved running those tractors.
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Maybe route that compressor to a tank with bleed-off to fill those rotten tires! LOL! Thanks for sharing.
Good idea!
Great tractor JT!! And I absolutely love the last quote at the end of this video!! Ain’t it the truth!!
😆😆😆 thanks!
I remember this being the biggest baddest unit within 100 miles of us back in the day. This is a prime example of "Ran when parked".
Bingo!
Yep. Everyone else had the 875, but we had the big 895.
In 1982 we bought an 1150 Versatile tractor for around $250,000.
That’s a pile of cash!
Was it a good machine?
That has to be Canadian dollars, 1150's didn't cost nearly anywhere that much new, try 162,000 US.
@@AirplaneDoctor_ bought and used in Peace River Alberta, Canada
Wow! My grandpa bought our International 3588 2+2 tractor brand new in 1981 and I can guarantee he paid no where near that.
Love the muffler/hose tip on the compressor.
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I had drive one , smaller for numerous years in forest industrie. Modifie to be a fowarder. Very reliable machine.
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O WOW, what a tractor, that machine have life left on it to out life you, super awesome
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Nice find!
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JT I used to run a 945 . Do not shift the floor stick while it's moving it will hang in gear. When you do shift do it with authority to make sure it's all the way in. They are some powerful old machines
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Great video as usual awesome old versatile they're great tractor's congratulations on getting one looks great on the farm
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Always a Great day hanging out with JT...!..
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That is a great purchase, nice to see it running again.
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Love that tractor and can't beat the sound of a Cummins looking forward to seeing you do this project 👍
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Congratulation for finally getting the Versatile. The catch is that you need farming equipment that fit the size of the tractor 🙂
You got that right!
Really enjoy your videos and really like how you keeping the old iron alive its brings back good memories thank you
Glad you enjoy them!
JT be carefull that line off the compressor should be steel braided line because it gets hot enough to burn you badly coming off the compressor so that rubber hose you have may just melt off 😅
I’ll keep an eye on it
Fantastic. Thanks for posting JT
Glad you enjoyed it
JT that's an awesome tractor my grandfather had two versatile 855 on the farm and that's all he ran for years pulling huge implaments
Those old machines were built to last!
And Mrs JT was seen rolling her eyes as the versatile came in the driveway.....
She may have 😆
@@jtsbarnngrill6873don't worry my wife rolls her eyes at me every time I buy a older lawn mower of another truck
Beautiful tractor. Looking forward to seeing her with a new paint job and see her grunt from some work 💪
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Great revival, great running tractor smiles abound one proud owner. Looking forward to next installment nothing like these big prairie tractors in the UK 👍
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WOW nice to see a hometown Versatile being featured on your channel. Noticed the manufacturer tag on the door frame when you first opened it built in Winnipeg Manitoba!!!!
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@ Actually knew some guys that worked the assembly line at that time and probably had a hand in building it!!
I have an 895 Candy Striper tractor! The tractor has a murphy switch button on the right side of the dash that you have to hold until the tractor builds oil pressure. For the brakes it has a round clutch disc at the end of the drive shaft. That is why mine doesn't have brakes anymore. Family member accidentally drove it too long with the park brake on.
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i would suggest maybe fabbing up a tank, bracket, and mount for the compressor on the right side of the cab... onboard air for fillin tires, blowing out air filters, etc... buddy had a setup like this on his old GMC grain truck, wiyh a valve and a quick disconnect, and a hose always in the cab... kinda like having a service truck with ya
Good idea!
JT with the size of your tractor’s you’ll need to acquire more land to farm so that the tractors will have something to do before you’re finished planting . Nice score on this one.
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Old Steigers had same steering wheel and column. Always reminded me of my S-10!!!
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Great running rig
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Stumbled across your channel and watched this and the next vid. Great work! Subscribed.
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@ great work saving the Versatile! Would have been a shame to sit there and fade away.
That is one beautiful tractor. Can't wait to see it worked on.
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Can’t wait to watch this one, another great tractor to add to the fleet!
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That versatile is a nice tractor, and pretty easy to work on, I put a lot of hours on an 875 back in the 90's.
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Just found your channel, and so far, I'm enjoying it. In Idaho, we have a crap ton of versatiles and Steigers and the Cougars everywhere and on the rarer side Big Buds. Versatile along with the Steiger/Cougar are the descendants of the Big Bud line of tractors, and they were made to be easy to work on and extremely versatile when it came to parts. You could run any truck engine and transmission in them, which, depending on what part of the country you were in parts were easy to find or you could convert it to whatever you had around. I know that air compressor was driving you crazy but a lot of folks would run on board air for tires and blowing out the radiator and air filters or ran air for some attachments. If you're not familiar with the Big Bud series of big frame tractors, Welker farms run big bud for their 12k acre farm. They restore them, and I believe they have a few videos on how the big buds changed farming forever. They are Montana (Big Sky) farmers. I bet they would help you with anything you need to know on your versatile. Anyways glad you got the old girl home.
Appreciate it! I’ve seen a couple of their vids on those big buds! I do love how simple this one is
Lucky rabbit foot came through again 😁 . What a gem , some rubber and a muffler and your gonna have something . Great video JT .👍
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"if i'd met her i'd probably cancel the date" 🤣. Great video as always JT!
Thanks for watching!
I almost woke my 2 year old up laughing at that. 👍
Excellent Video JT :) , Brain :) 1981 year 855 Veritasle tractor is freedom for sure yes that 855 Cubic Inches Cummings motor are wonderfull to and seen worse tread on tires than that to on tractor has! My late uncle 1950 Cockshutt 40 back wheels still hold air for 50 years before they were change ! Those Tractor nickname Paraie Dog because west Ontario to Alberta in flat farm land used to and even my area too ! Plus how fast they run in dog 🐕 !
Right on!
Brian is awesome on these videos.
Agreed!
Appreciate that means a lot!!!
My favourite tractor JT Versatile tractors were always the toughest looking tractor in the paddock. Christmas came early have a day. Australia 🇦🇺
Right on! Thank you!