I PAID $2,300 FOR A BROKEN 2001 JOHN DEERE 425 GARDEN TRACTOR OFF MARKETPLACE, CAN WE FIX IT?
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- čas přidán 11. 08. 2023
- IN THIS VIDEO I BUY A MINT LOW HOUR 2001 JOHN DEERE 425 GARDEN TRACTOR, HOWEVER I FOUND A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH IT, SO LETS SEE IF WE CAN FIX IT. THIS IS MUCH MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE LAWN MOWER THEY DONT BUILD THEM LIKE THIS ANYMORE AND THIS IS THE LAST YEAR THEY WERE PRODUCED (1993-2001) BEFORE 1998 THESE ENGINES WERE MADE WITH A PLASTIC CAM GEAR THAT ALWAYS CRACKS AND BREAKS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO NOT RUN, THANKFULLY THIS IS A 2001 SO IT HAS A METAL CAM GEAR BUT… IT STILL HAS A PLASTIC OIL PUMP GEAR…
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Deere GT 235e owner here and can honestly say that replacing the carb is about as far as I would go on my machine. I do recommend that you install the grass chute because that right side blade under that deck is exposed and anyone putting their foot near that discharge while running might be losing a few toes! Kudos for keeping an eye on your elderly friend!
That speaks volumes by helping a friend in need. I’m sure he appreciated the help and you done a great thing by helping your fellow man.
Thank you very much! I’m really glad I did it it makes u feel good when you help others
@thehomepros6221 you gained a new sub
@@snoopysrcmake it 2
It's nice to see someone helping the elderly for free. You can hardly find folk's like that in the world so my hat's off to you! You have earned a subscribe from me!
That 425 is in amazing condition! Good find on the relief valve spring, you saved it from a premature death for sure.
yes sir thank u
Makes me wonder what caused spring to collapse heat treating could have been faulty and caused spring to be weak.
Restretching a fatigued spring is a temporary repair. It will gradually lose pressure and fail again soon
Awesome troubleshooting to watch! Huge judges for helping out the elderly.
thank you!
Huge judges? Wtf speak English
At $ 2300. the average person would have to use the mower for a boat anchor. Tearing into a new purchase is out of most peoples skill set. I salute you on your fearless attitude towards problems you face.
thank you very much my friend. I really appreciate that. And thanks for watching.
I would have replaced that bypass spring!
@@kenwaller676 I agree. The upgrades from plastic to metal gears are the right moves but to not replace the spring that is obviously a part that failed is a bad decision considering all the other efforts to ensure long life and reliability.
A good example for our young men to follow. I thank you.
😊thank you so much!!
Great result on the project. Also thanks for helping out the "Old Guy"...I'm an old guy who appreciates the help of the young ones. God Bless you man!
Thank you!
Your channel is so good. You do different types of projects and you compete them all. Your explanations are technically understandable and complete. Please keep up the good work. Hopefully your heart is better!
TY for all your videos.
Thank you so much bob that really means a lot to me! It’s very much appreciated🙂
A lot of folks don’t understand the function of those so called “gauge” wheels. They are actually anti-scalp wheels. You set the deck cutting height using the height adjuster in front of the seat, then you adjust the deck wheels so they ride just above the ground, not on it, when the deck is at the normal cutting height.
That’s exactly how I set it but the grass was so tall it looked like it was rolling on the ground, they don’t do this when I cut my yard
You're a good mechanic, no hesitation, you went right through the job. Excellent work!
Thanks 👍
What a great mower. So smooth and fairly quiet. You can’t come even close to getting a new tractor like that for what you spent.
You got that right! I think the same exact thing and a lot of people are saying I paid to much
Your little friend sittin in the blower breeze at the end is priceless
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That's cool you help your friend, you were raised right. I helped an older couple across the street when I was 11-15 weeding, mowing their lawn etc. they paid me $3.00 an hour. By the time I was done i had $10.00 in my pocket and felt rich. Ah, those were the good ol days. Im 61 an bored out of my mind being retired. I salute you.
Your little dog looks like he was a sky diver in his last life, that old Ford Falcon at your friends house is an old gem
hahaha he would prob love it for real
That's one hell of a machine. All I do is mow the grass and occasionally move a trailer and log splitter so I can mow more grass. A simple air cooled engine gets the job done less things that can break. Using that just to mow is like that guy that's got that f350 for grocery shopping.
lol your rite but I plan on putting a front end loader and a 3 point hitch on it so I can cut grass , move dirt and a lot more!!
That is one of the best John Deere mowers you can buy..i know it cost a lot more than 2,300..thanks for helping the elderly man I'm sure he appreciates it..
Love this guy! One of my new favourite CZcams DIYers/mechanics/wrenchers
Keep it up.
I watch at 2x by the way.
Wow, thanks! that means alot
So glad you’re back!! You always have just the right amount of work and talk. Continue to enjoy the way you speed things up instead of making us watch the boring stuff. In addition you have a great heart and loved your cutting and weed eating your 90 year old friend’s yard. Best wishes and hope you’ll make more videos.
thank you soo much!! comments like this are what keep me going!! I really want to put videos out faster but they take along time to make 😩 but I’ll keep making them as long as people want to watch
This was my first time watching one of your videos. I'm impressed with your cleanliness and attention to detail when cleaning gaskets off. Also, what williamhill9432 said, about the speed of the video. Good job. The only suggestion I would have on this particular repair, would be replacing that spring instead of stretching it out again. The tensile strength is out of that one, and a new one would most likely be better. Also, it looked liked it had been quite a while since that oil was changed. Clean oil in an engine is a good insurance policy for no trouble. Not you fault, I know it came that way. With those new parts in there, it ought be good for another 1000 hours.
I used to own one, as well as a 420, 318, and 445. Now own a x730. You’ll be amazed at how much smoother it’ll ride and how much higher it sits if you upgrade it with the bigger tires like the 445 has factory. Night and day difference my friend! Job well done on the engine job. Word of advice, clean off the rust from the input shaft before reassembly and you won’t risk damage the new lip seal on the rust…been there done that
nice machines I just picked up a 445 I plan on doing a vid on as well, it’s in a lot worse shape though
Great video! You are great at finding the problem even when the problem is not obvious. I look forward to your videos, cant wait to see the next gem you find and fix! Your little helper is so cute!
Thank you! he’s my best little buddy😊😊
The design and power of this series of mowers was well designed, perhaps where metal instead of plastic was used. I have a similar model that needs a new engine or full rebuild. What I like is the blade configure and how clippings are moved from the swath. The hydralic components of the 425 model you now own were very useful, as shown.
I very much followed along at the various fittings and kits as installed and thank you for the post. M.
they are great mowers indeed, thank u very much for checking out the vid my friend!!
Excellent video, helping out a friend at the same time. Cheers from Eastern Ontario 🇨🇦
Thanks 🙂🙂
Fantastic video again 😊 one of the best channels on CZcams, how you explain everything.brilliant work
Wow, thank you! that means a lot!!
Like the way you repaired that: nice and clean with attention to detail; not letting junk get inside the engine, etc. Good job.
Hey Darrell, another great video. As always! Awesome job repairing the John Deere. Very nice of you to help out an older American, not a lot of people would do that. I am 65 and my wife is 63 and I just had both hips replaced and still have to have both knees replaced, and we have to almost beg our only son to help with anything. I can tell you are an awesome person. Please keep up the great videos. I have watched and liked EVERY one on your channel and will continue to do so as long as you keep making them. I wish you and your family health and happiness. Thank you.
Shame on your son….. I wish you all the best
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thank you so much jeff!! that really means a lot to me!! I’m really glad u enjoy the vids, comments like yours keep me going🙂🙂
Your mechanical skills are superb and now the mower has great oil pressure. You were so nice to mow and give the brush a 'haircut' at Charles' home. Blessings to you.
Thank u very much my friend🙂
I really enjoyed watching this. You got a real deal on that machine and your fix was perfection. Tractor runs great, handled that tall grass at your friends house with ease. Beautiful tractor. Glad you helped your friend. Poor old fella still has everything he ever bought on his property
thank you soo much!! oh he owns a lot more than that lol
I cant quit watching this guy work.hes good
Aw man thank you!!
Great job! Beautiful unit! Hats off to you brother on being super knowledgeable. Did a good deed helping your elderly friends yard, shows you’re definitely a good dude. 💪😎👍
Thanks man I really appreciate that 👍
You did a really good job on that mower. As was said by someone else, I probably would have replaced the spring, but all the cleanliness was spot on. The video was excellent, very clear and concise. And the little guy at the last looked like the wookie from star wars!!!😅 The 425 is a really great mower, easy to handle and lots of attachments for it. You did well.
aw man thank you very much I really appreciate it!!
I'm glad to see back posting again. Thanks for the new video
You bet, my camera broke so it delayed a lot of things
I was hooked after watching your Goldwing video. Been busy watching your older videos. Excellent content.
Awesome, thank you very much🙂🙂
The dog in front of the fan was epic 😁😆👍
hahaha😊😊
That’s your new baby! House proud, mower proud!
Well done on another excellent video.❤
it sure is lol
400 series tractors were some of the best garden tractors Deere ever made. I loved mine. Upgraded to a 1025R but still can’t bring myself to sell the 425. I love that damn thing. Thankfully it’s never had any issues except one small seal on the rear axle that we had to split the tractor in order to fix. But it was relatively easy. Just a long process for a seal the size of a quarter.
First time seeing your channel
It sure is a humbling experience seeing a young man with so much talent and professionalism.
Your approach to your work at hand looks so silky smooth ,it makes me feel dumb .
I was an electrician for 50 years and never really worked on any of my own stuff lawnmowers,cars and such .
I sure wish I had because it would really help me now I’m retired
You tube has saved me a lot of times for small repairs
This repair you just pulled off would be way out of my safe zone for any type of success!!😂😂
Thanks man much appreciated
Great job
thank you so much Gary!! that really means a lot!!
What an enjoyable video...great troubleshooting as usual and spending the time to help your neighbor was truly humanitarian. However, I would have sprung for a new spring.
Complete, find and fix, good deed in one video.👏
thank you very much. I’m glad that you enjoyed it. I was thinking about getting a new spring and if the light ever comes back on, I will definitely go that route promote a lot of grass with it so far and it seems to be doing just fine. Fingers crossed.
When mowing grass that high, raise your deck to the top for first cut. Put the shield on the Discharge Chute.
Most would put on a new Oil Pressure Sending Switch before tearing down the entire engine. Sand that crank and install a new seal that would have been ruined by pulling it off that rusted snout. Good find on the Spring. Strange that the right front wheel has valve on inside and the Left Front had valve on the Outside. I have had to adjust the ridiculous Reverse Pedal. On the L and LA models they should be same height and there is a slot in a lever arm that allows this to be done. I much prefer the Fender mounted lever which was also cruise control. Lights are great. Hope the wiring can handle them. You did good on the price. Gutsy move to tear into the engine. Great to help folks. Don't see many 1960's Falcons!
great tips! that part of the crank isn’t as wide so the seal doesn’t touch it (which I did replace). my Steiner has the lever mounted by the steering wheel like the 318 has but I really like being able to go back and forth with my foot it’s a lot easier and faster for me. you mite see a video on the falcon
LED's pull a lot less current than filament bulbs. I hated the speed lever on 318's. Pedal is much better. That Kawasaki engine is great, once you replace the plastic gears. The rear crank bearing is hard to remove, but other than that they are a straight forward rebuild.
@@caspere.8461 Not worth the expense for LED's and how often do you use it at night unless snow removal? Love the Posi. I have a X320. Like most of it except the pedals. Fender mounted lever was best for me.
Great job as always, Darrell...love your attention to detail. You certainly aren't afraid of digging deep to rectify an issue..👍
You have ended up with a really nice little tractor there, buddy...😊👍
thank you soo much dave!! that really means a lot!
Nice to see people (U) that know what they are doing 👌
Great vid man 👍
Looking forward for ur next vid,
Grtz from Belgium ✌️
Thanks! 🙂🙂that means alot
Great job. Very clean machine. I have a an 04 GT-235 that I inherited. Pops wasn't the greatest for maintaining his gear so I am doing a full service cleaning on it. Even though it was neglected, it still runs like a champ 👌
Right on!
I like the way you work methodical and clean.
Thank you 😊
Awesome! Now I’m looking for a 425.👍
Great job on your 425! I just saw this video. I bought my 425 new in 1993, its a 4 wheel steer, and still going like new today! Good job! Thats a nice tractor you got!
Right on!thank you
A simply masterful job on that repair. Well done.
thanks
Always enjoy your videos, pleasure to watch.
Glad you like them!
Good video I always cut tree stubble flush with the ground to prevent spears from pointing up ........
Well worth what you paid for it. Job well done, glad it went to a good home where it will be well cared for.
thank you very much my friend!!
One of the best videos I've seen on this subject. You're a very good mechanic and wouldn't hesitate to have you work on my equipment.
I would add when you mentioned so many transmissions for this model being available that isn't necessarily due to the quality of the machine. Many of these are "parted out" for relatively minor reasons due to the parts being much more valuable individually than the whole tractor. Many "recyclers" purchase these machines just for that purpose. It's a shame but they do provide us with affordable parts. Something John Deere obviously won't do.
thank you so much my friend I really appreciate that
Good job. Glad to see your doing ok from the looks of things. Keep it up.
Thanks! I’m doing better than I was but I’m still not 100% better but I just take it a day at a time 🙂
Thanks, that was interesting. you're a great mechanic. keep up the good work. And I liked the background noise. Reminded me of summer nights outside my little shop. Cicadas, locusts and the occasional bark of a dog! thanks again.
Thank you very much!
Good idea. For a small garden tractor that little thing did ok with a loader. I loaded the tires with washer fluid and had some ballast on the rear as well. I also shimmed the relief valve a little higher that recommended for lift capacity. The only thing that tractor need was 4wd like our Steiners. I sold it and still wish I had it.
Gosh I wish I had a loader!! I’ve been looking for one for awhile but they are impossible to find in my area and everyone else wants over 3 grand plus shipping urggg!!
I have a loader on my older 425, and love it. 350 pounds of ballast and wheel weights keep it stable. Paid $4800 for the rig 3 years ago with 700 hours on it. Of course, at 1,000 hrs, the plastic cam gear gave out. $1700 fix. Still love it!
I’m a new subscriber I really enjoy your videos. Also praying for your heart condition. Keep the videos coming
thank u that means alot
Your a good neighbor and that 425 looks great, the Lord bless you.
Thank you!
the 400 series are nice machines. I have a tow 316. And God bless you for doing your neighbors grass.
Thanks, you too!
I was never a big J-Deere fan but that's a nice ride. It look's showroom fresh but I cann't afford one anyway good job. Thanks for posting !
Thanks for watching! 🙂
Kudos for helping out your friend with his yard, made me happy to become a subscriber to your channel..
Welcome aboard! my friend!🙂
Another great video, thank you for sharing, I am very enjoy watch your project, I like the small tractor 👍👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it😊
I ran across your channel on the John Deere. Very informative. You cut grass like I do clockwise and Re mulch til there’s no more awesome.
Awesome! Thank you!
Good job. I recently picked this channel up and im glad i did.
Glad you enjoy it!
That's an awesome garden tractor. It's very very fortunate that you fixed that oil pressure issue though. I think you got a good deal in the end.
thanks yea I think so to, it’s a lot better than spending over 3 grand on a new box store one that will break down after 50 hours
Great video.. Love guys that have the patience to tear into problem like this.
Thanks for watching!
Nice to see someone who takes pride of in things to keep them going. Apparently too many folks have money to throw around in my neighborhood. I try to keep things going for ever if I can.
Well said! I’m the same way
Pride of ownership, so many have forgotten that.@@TheHomePros6221
Good as new. Great video, both informative and entertaining. Best wishes.
Thanks, you too!
Bravo bon mécanicien, good job guy's...!
EXCELLENT!! Thank you so much. Great video and quality. Appreciate fast forward of redundant tightening. Grease fititng wow!
Thanks for watching!
First time viewer of your channel and I subscribed right away. You are a talented young man and helping your neighbor speaks to your character - both attributes are in short supply these days. I have a 425 that I bought used as well, to go with my 445, that I have had for 25 years and it's still going strong. They are great tractors.
I'm looking at a x738 to replace the 425 although I doubt I will let it go. Watching you tear into that engine was fascinating as a 66 year old construction guy that can take anything apart but putting it back together usually doesn't work out too well. On top of that, your video skills are very good with clear views of what your working on. Keep up the good work and you will do well in life.
I plan on watching your channel grow - albeit pretty great now with 43k subscribers.
Happy New Year.
aw man thank you so much!! I think these are great tractors🙂
That motor should be running good for years to come for you. Great job!!
Enjoyed it bro, glad you seem to be doing well. I laughed so hard at that last bit with the pooch in front of the fan!
hahaha he’s my lil skydiver lol
I had the x 360 for many years. I would say it was the lawn mower from hell. Hydronic bed lift, power steering , crusise . It all started when I ran into a stomp and broke a steering arm in half and it was just a light bump. Then after mowing for an hour or so it would just shut down, I have replaced everything on this machine, the hydronic system, carb, plugs. Wires, and gas pump twice. Last week I sold it for 3000 , I could not believe it. I told the guy all that was repaired on the unit. Then I went to our local canadian tire and bought a Husqvarna 54 inch without hydronic bed lift and steering. With the 3000 I got for my old one and 1600 more I have a brand new unit with a 24 hp Kawasaki . I know my unit must have just been a lemon but all the hype about John Deere and all the head aches I have had with this machine, I just had to tell this story. So for anyone reading this, buy a machine with a a great motor and metal transmission and enjoy your summer.
I almost scrolled by your video but I'm glad I didn't. You do great work and have good mechanics instincts. Good video.
Thanks man!
You are a good man helping your neighbor! Sorry that man took advantage of you on the Deere. New subscriber.
Thank you so very much my friend!!
I wonder how many 285, 320, 345, 425, 445 liquid cooled kawasaki engines have been junked because the plastic cam gear broke and they assumed the engine was no good? The new cam gears have been steel since 1999 so no worries after the new cam is installed. I've done a few plastic to steel cam gear upgrades myself and its surprisingly easy to do.
there ain’t no telling, they used plastic to make the engine smoother and quieter and it helps but over time the plastic degrades
Outstanding job! 👍👍👍👍
This is a really good video. Great troubleshooting and really easy to follow.
Thank you very much luke
Another great video, and content, and I am impressed the way you think outside the box, and future proofed some of the internal parts of the engine, and the magnet mod was brilliant, keep up the great mechanical mods and builds, looking forward to the next video. 👍🚜 👍
Thank you very much Malcolm! I appreciate it very much! Stay safe my friend!
You're right about the guard on the brush cutter. It would work a lot better. Been using an Echo 410u for years without one. It's more effective, less frustrating and, believe it or not, safer as you're not always struggling to get the cutter in the right position.
yes sir thank you I took it off and it works much better. I do like having it on there with the weedeater string though.
What a jewel there Darrell!
Another great video.
Allan up in Columbia, SC
Glad you enjoyed it thanks allen
Great job ! Really don’t know why that oil pump would have failed at such low hours. Kawasaki should have never used plastic parts in a lot of those areas ! They just don’t build equipment to last anymore, seems like it’s done on purpose so it will fail quicker and we’ll have to pay a high repair cost or buy another expensive fail quick tractor ! It’s really sad ! Glad you caught the problems and potential problems and addressed them now so you’ll get several hours of service out of it ! Have a Blessed Day
thank you micheal, usually these engines last a long time and go many hours, they used plastic gears to quiet and smooth the engine, and it worked but after 25 years plastic will start to degrade, however my gear was still in good shape but I figured I’d try a steel gear
Thumbs-UP for the engine rebuild, and a big thumbs-up for cooling the dog off! I just subscribed. 👍
thank you😊
You are young man that has learned a lot and has put your knowledge to good use! I am very impressed! Who taught you or how did you learn this? Thanks a million and I really enjoyed your video !!
thank you very much!! I am completely self taught😊
I sure do like those older JD mowers. That was a nice thing that you did for your friend. I really like his old Falcon. I hope you have good luck with your mower.
Thanks 👍 u mite see the falcon in a future vid🙂🙂
I thought u did a BEYOND INCREDIBLE JOB!
Thanks for sharing! Stay safe 👊🏻
oh gosh man thank you so much!!! I am forever greatful!!
Great instructional video, you know looks can be deceiving, for the not trained eye this machine could be perfect but there is always something and I am glad it end up in your hands so it would last forever. Not surprised at all of a great work done. Stay safe brother ! 👊🏻
Thank you very much!! I’m actually kinda glad because now I saw the condition of the engine and how clean it was on the inside
Nice bro. Good skips love them. Glad you got your dream machine 🎉 I'm still looking 4 mine
thank you very much Andreas. I really appreciate it like always. Hope you’re doing well my friend.
You did exactly what I would have with the tractor....turned out nice with the cleanup 'n new headlamps....Nice machine
Right on!!👍👍 thank u very much🙂🙂
This is my dream garden tractor. hopefully looking to find one some time soon. I had a JD 345 for a while. awesome video and I enjoy watching your videos. I enjoy working on things like you do for a hobby!
Mine as well! If you join the Facebook group called John Deere 425,445,465 then you will find tons of people selling them and really nice ones at that🙂
I was laid up for seven weeks with spinal surgery during peak mowing season. The guy who helped my wife manage brought a mower into the shop with that engine and it was frozen. I took my time and pulled the engine and the bottom end looked great. It was fine to pulling the heads, and I determined it must have had some water get in around the piston rings and freeze. I tried everything but finally determined the only and best way to remove them was drill and tap the piston tops and use a puller after soaking for weeks had no gains.
He pulled the plug and is one of those guys who hates to be obligated to another person. What a shame as I am fairly certain that I could have fixed it with a ring job or pistons only
The J.D. 425 's are great machines . Bought mine in '98 and now has 2300 hrs. on it and still runs great , and doesn't use any oil , ( mobile 1 10w- 30 ) although did have have to replace the plastic gear at about 1500 hrs. I think you made a wise choice .
that’s awesome thank u!!
you are one hell of a mechanic
thank you so much!!👍👍
Great video. Really enjoyed it.
Awesome, thank you!
Seller totally knew there was an issue, that sucks but glad it was an easy fix! Did you sell the Kubota?
u could be rite, but no I still have the bota
You got good deal, clearly the guy before you took excellent care of it even if he could have been a little more upfront about the oil light, " he may have suspected the worst or may not have known " and granted you put some time and money into it I'd still say great deal
I think u are exactly rite!!
I now suspect the spring was the whole problem.
But now you have the peace of mind knowing the plastic gears are not going to fail you on short notice.
It is great you were comfortable and capable of making those repairs. I hope that machine is as good to you as my JD's have been. My oldest was new in 1987 and still runs great. Not hydraulic anything. Manual deck lift, manual mower engagement and manpower steering. So, it had the advantage of being simpler, with less to go wrong.
thank you for sharing!! that’s awesome
Good work, young man.
Another nice video Darrell! Makes me wish I would've filmed my Kubota L35 restoration! You do nice work and vids are well-edited!
Thanks 👍 that would have been awesome
Sweet machine. Nice fix.
Thank u
I love my JD 425. Thanks for the great video. I'm going to order a new reverse lever.
Right on! thanks🙂🙂
Just saw the end of this video 🤣🤣🤣your little buddy was TOTALLY enjoying that blower 🤣🤣🤣🙏🏼❤️🤙🏼
he sure loves that thing he will sit in front of it like he’s sitting out the window of a car