Farms: Epic Time-Lapse - John Deere Muscle Reborn
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This is a low hour JD 844 wheel loader that was all but lost after the water pump leaked into the crank case causing engine failure. The old V-8 John Deere engines are few and far between which makes them very pricey and difficult to find. After seeing this loader sit in a yard for 7 years we decided to take up the challenge of re-powering the beast. My brother and I determined a 8.3L ISC Cummins tuned around 300 hp would be a great replacement of the old 260 hp V-8. After finding a used engine from a rolled truck and the correct bell housing, the project began. It took 2-3 months from start to finish and the result was more than we could have imagined. We've put her 53,000 lbs of iron and 300 hp to use moving hundreds of yards of rock as well as lots of dirt work. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments or private message me! Thanks! Nick *Edited with PowerDirector 14*
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I just saw Scott at the family Christmas party here in New York and we talked about this amazing build. it was awesome to actually see it. great work guys
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Farms are fantastic.
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You guys are damn good mechanics
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👍👍👍👍
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I just love to see you reuse old machine instead of buying new, a great job done. Thank you for your timelapse video.
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How many horsepower is it?
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is the dog alive? I almost shit my pants lol yelling at him to move
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Repair. Reuse. Re purpose. Recycle. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG.
Smarter all the way around. Sitting for 7 years without any TLC would mean a low price. Reuse of an engine that was still viable, means saving a bunch buying new. Investing some time and energy means a useful machine that pays for itself. Congrats. -
You guys do some awesome repowers great work!
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Very nice job...you guys made it look easy. lol
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rip dog!😂😂😂
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you guys forgot to paint the machine.... great video..
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great video!! Are yall gonna have a harvest video this year??
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Nick, when do we get our next wonderful video?
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dog gave me a panic attack
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Wow. I love the video subject, editing, the engine, the family effort, the perseverance, everything' I love it all! Job well done! Best part is it was done as a family!!! Yes!
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dam good work boys!! from down the road in IDAHO
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Can I ask about the music?
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Seems like you guys have quite the operation! How many sections are you farming if you don't mind me asking?
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Buen trabajo, No conocia esta maquina JD, es de tamaño similar a Michigan 125, O CAT 966.