Steiger Bearcat restoration continues! Service and field run!

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2023
  • Continuing with my Steiger restoration, time for a full service and a field test drive
  • Auta a dopravní prostředky

Komentáře • 163

  • @prevost8686
    @prevost8686 Před rokem +18

    The sheet metal is pretty straight on it too. She’s going to look great with new paint!

  • @adamsmith5448
    @adamsmith5448 Před rokem +5

    Those old rigs are money! Cheap horsepower! And pretty much bulletproof! Love the series! That old cat sounds great!

  • @Don_ECHOguy
    @Don_ECHOguy Před rokem +3

    The green beast, loved seeing it back at work in the field where it belongs.

  • @knothead8251
    @knothead8251 Před rokem +4

    Love those old 3208 cats , they start easy and they are pretty efficient

    • @leviwolf5839
      @leviwolf5839 Před 9 měsíci

      And they pop head gaskets It
      does run good though

  • @1300gprr
    @1300gprr Před rokem +9

    That old stieger is looking like a win for sure!! Our International 4366 was built on a Stieger frame/cab ect but IH put DT466 in thier tractors. Personally i think our MF1805 with the 3208 will out pull the 4366 any day...and the MF cab is MUCH roomier. Great job and awesome video as always!

    • @ronaldunderwood4353
      @ronaldunderwood4353 Před rokem +1

      Y'all keep up bringing that old iron back to life, cause its got life in it. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @corydriver7634
    @corydriver7634 Před rokem +4

    This is just such a cool tractor. Glad she’s running good for ya. 👍🏻

  • @stevemccoy8138
    @stevemccoy8138 Před 8 měsíci

    I'm glad you washed the dash, that bird poo is very corrosive ,and ruins the paint. Thanks for Sharing. 😊

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před 8 měsíci

      I’m hoping to redo the interior of this rig completely this winter. Make it that much nicer!

  • @adamsmith5448
    @adamsmith5448 Před rokem +1

    Can’t wait for the paint job❤

  • @stevebuntin7162
    @stevebuntin7162 Před rokem +5

    Really enjoy your channel. Keep the older equipment running.

  • @jackbraithwaite8345
    @jackbraithwaite8345 Před rokem +3

    Well, now I think you should put that disc on the 1155, find a couple of 25 footers for Turd Ferguson and the Bearcat, then charge $15 an hour for "The Real Farming Experience" to the "City Folk" that think farming is so "Easy". Kinda like an air bnb with a steering wheel.😂. Love that Bearcat! JT, be Safe and God Bless You sir. 👍🇺🇲🛻🚜

  • @stevewbeards
    @stevewbeards Před rokem +6

    Your videos are awesome. The steiger runs great for what it looked like when we first seen it. I hope it works well for you.

  • @jamesford9546
    @jamesford9546 Před rokem +2

    Awesome to see it doing work again! I absolutely love steigers.

  • @ronaldunderwood4353
    @ronaldunderwood4353 Před rokem +1

    That will pull that disk beautifully just like a brand new one,like it came off the assembly line yesterday.

  • @BigFun4Life
    @BigFun4Life Před rokem +2

    Great video Joe…I always look forward to your videos…Thanks for sharing your knowledge..

  • @ronaldunderwood4353
    @ronaldunderwood4353 Před rokem

    With a little TLC that thing aughta run like a brand new one, pulling, hay balers, grain carts, planters, anything you put behind it, it aughta pull just fine. 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

  • @TimMartin-bh9js
    @TimMartin-bh9js Před rokem

    Hell yea JT that grin on your face is like a Bear shiting in the woods you could tell you was loveing the the hell out of it nice job

  • @ardtessa
    @ardtessa Před rokem +1

    Nice find JT !
    Another nicely done video to your name as well !
    Cheers, Ard

  • @davewallen1540
    @davewallen1540 Před rokem +1

    That Stiger has my attention! Keep these excellent videos coming! Thanks JT

  • @markrskinner
    @markrskinner Před rokem +1

    There must be a big old cultivator lurking in the weeds somewhere. Would look great on the back of the Steiger.

  • @jackkonnof4106
    @jackkonnof4106 Před rokem

    I got 3 different tread patterns on mine too.Those tires cost an arm and a leg. Hope to restore it she has 14000 hrs on it but it's still in good shape. Glad to see people saving these from being scrapped.I hoping to locate a blade and use mine for a snowplow.

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem +1

      They’re a simple machine, easy to work on and parts (aside from tires) are easy to find and cheap. I’ll keep as many of these oldies alive as I can 😉

  • @rirebel6029
    @rirebel6029 Před rokem +2

    Man that turned out to be a sweet tractor ! Small hydraulic hoses for an excavator are north of 200 bucks lately ! It's crazy and being covered in hydraulic wasn't bad enough now they empty your wallet too

  • @canvids1
    @canvids1 Před rokem

    I first found you when you brought it home and just so enjoy you bringing old iron back to life and doing
    what is was made for, so Thanks so much for this video and the all the best ahead in your future.

  • @bruceklassen8261
    @bruceklassen8261 Před rokem +2

    That motor sounds awesome

  • @ronzezulka6646
    @ronzezulka6646 Před 11 měsíci +1

    That thing is just a beast.

  • @marioludwig9183
    @marioludwig9183 Před rokem +1

    Nice little tractor!😊

  • @johnwestman2501
    @johnwestman2501 Před 5 měsíci +1

    HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @bluetoo1550
    @bluetoo1550 Před rokem +1

    Hi JT, Nice Steiger... I'm not affiliated in any way to Discount Hydraulics. I just have personal experience in re-hosing a 655C Ford backhoe.. Talk about expense! My local guys were a third or half again as expensive on made to order hose assys. Discount Hydraulics pricing ,speed of delivery and, they have most every fitting you would ever need. Looking forward to the paint episode!!

  • @gleanerk
    @gleanerk Před rokem

    Shoot yeah ! From the cow pasture to the field and after a few transfusion lol, it’s ready to roll some soil ! You did well JT !

  • @timreid9452
    @timreid9452 Před rokem

    seems like your a pretty handy guy around a tractor, great job jt,she sounds awesome

  • @wornoutwrench8128
    @wornoutwrench8128 Před rokem +1

    The ole Cat 3208, probably my least favorite Cat engine of all time. But I do love the sound. They sound like there is something there waiting to get out, and then you hit a hill and the Cat turns into a kitten LOL.
    Love to see someone save old equipment from the scrap yard.

  • @sheshe6834
    @sheshe6834 Před rokem +2

    Please put rain cap flappers on the exhaust. That would be so cool.

  • @waynemclachlan6480
    @waynemclachlan6480 Před rokem +1

    Awesome, been waiting for this video 😊 looking nice.

  • @arthurnelson9790
    @arthurnelson9790 Před rokem +1

    A nother great job awesome

  • @rolfsblog
    @rolfsblog Před rokem

    Nice to see the Steiger getting some TLC and working on the field! The hydrolics seemed to be very fast. I like these old Steigers but Massey-Ferguson is and wil be my First Love!
    I love that last clip!!!😂 Parking lot... made me smile!

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem +1

      Right on! As much as I like that Steiger…
      I’d rather be in the Massey all day. Much more pleasant 😆

  • @GarethPierce69
    @GarethPierce69 Před rokem

    Love a big tractor! Good job man!

  • @chadshafer8095
    @chadshafer8095 Před rokem

    Great Video. Enjoy watching . Love the Older Equipment that you have. The Steiger is Awesome.

  • @chadtosh6831
    @chadtosh6831 Před rokem

    That three point hitch is a rare option to see here in Canada on a Steiger. That is a pretty awesome feature to see. I buy the cheap hydraulic hose too out of our equivalent to tractor supply. They seem fine. 👍🍻

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem +1

      I’ve done a couple in that past and they’re holding up well.
      The 3 pt works like a charm too 😉

  • @brianovington
    @brianovington Před rokem

    Well done on getting that tractor going. Great oil pressure on her.

  • @briansmith4588
    @briansmith4588 Před 11 měsíci

    Best be getting some rain caps on the exhaust of that old girl if you want to keep her around!

  • @user-lk6tq7eo5b
    @user-lk6tq7eo5b Před rokem +1

    fill the filter with atf will clean injectors when started works really good

  • @ashleythompson5550
    @ashleythompson5550 Před rokem +1

    Runs dam good

  • @Nick-nw6zg
    @Nick-nw6zg Před rokem +1

    What a beauty

  • @lukeduffy2158
    @lukeduffy2158 Před rokem +1

    Fecken great tractor.she’s some beast.👌👌👌👌

  • @CircleTFarms419
    @CircleTFarms419 Před rokem

    Another great job JT, but there is always some other cool guy coming around the corner 😂 but you own them both so I guess you really are the coolest 👍🏻

  • @mikedemott1720
    @mikedemott1720 Před rokem +1

    School Shoes, Hilarious 😂

  • @blackopsrocks
    @blackopsrocks Před rokem +1

    After it has a few more working hours, do a valve lash adjustment on it. Itll help even it back out and make a bit more power for no extra fuel.

  • @ronaldunderwood4353
    @ronaldunderwood4353 Před rokem +1

    The cat is a purdy good foreman

  • @johnfugate3432
    @johnfugate3432 Před rokem

    I see you might have gotten whoop over wearing school shoes to the barn to good video getting the beast going

  • @jamiemckechnie3662
    @jamiemckechnie3662 Před rokem +1

    Needs new tires raincaps on the exhaust face them opposite of each other. Fix the AC. We had a Wildcat had the same motor. We pulled a big fold up sprayer disk no problems. Had. Saddle tanks on it.

  • @jeffhack6839
    @jeffhack6839 Před rokem +2

    #1: You NEED a BIGGER adjustable!!!
    #2: Refer to #1.
    Cheers.

  • @minefarmer202
    @minefarmer202 Před rokem +1

    im looking forward to see the tractor with the stuck engine again

  • @gmcjimmy3580
    @gmcjimmy3580 Před rokem +1

    Good deal.

  • @levimc6783
    @levimc6783 Před rokem

    Can't whant till it gets painted will look great I am currently repainting a mf 265 right now

  • @richardschaffling9882
    @richardschaffling9882 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Nice but I am surprised it only has one fuel filter my IH 454 has two and it is only a three cylinder diesel

  • @briannelson4493
    @briannelson4493 Před rokem +2

    And now Steiger has red paint and Case decals. Hew knew

  • @michaelcorlett3400
    @michaelcorlett3400 Před rokem

    Great video as always JT, I think the cab windows could do with a wash inside and out, when do you think it will get painted. Greetings from the UK. Keep em coming!

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem

      Yeah… the windows are pretty bad lol. Hoping to paint in the next few weeks

  • @kenmazer9481
    @kenmazer9481 Před rokem +1

    👍🏻👍🏻

  • @derekadams729
    @derekadams729 Před rokem

    Pretty good running tractor you got there. Good job changing all the filters and oils, no short cuts. Noticed the second dash gauge from the left is not working. What is it for. Good job.

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem

      Must be the fuel pressure gauge. It’s the only one that isn’t working

  • @glennschlorf1285
    @glennschlorf1285 Před rokem +1

    Chocolate milk.... time to get some Hytran since Stieger became CaseInternational... nice big wrench

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem +1

      It’s my “I wasn’t asking” wrench lol

    • @glennschlorf1285
      @glennschlorf1285 Před rokem +1

      @@jtsbarnngrill6873 got one of those to used it as a shifter when I snapped it off my manual floor shifter in my 1985 Ford F150

  • @adamsmith5448
    @adamsmith5448 Před rokem +1

    Now yah need a bigger disk!😈

  • @jamesbuck3818
    @jamesbuck3818 Před rokem

    BearCar needs "Chrome " CAPS"" ON Those stacks!😅

  • @rustybottoms8859
    @rustybottoms8859 Před rokem +1

    Just found your channel, really enjoying the content. You cleaned out the cab filters so did it come out with a/c from the factory or are those filters for vents? I am not familiar with these machines. Thanks and keep up the great work.

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for checking us out! I don’t think this was an ac machine. No sign of condenser or a compressor mount, and nothing in the cab. I’ve seen these with ac and with this was one lol. These are just vents from the outside to in the cab

  • @SODAK2276
    @SODAK2276 Před rokem

    Great to see it rolling again! How did it steer after changing fluids!
    It sounds really solid.

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem

      Not much better, but better. Might need to have the cylinders redone like I did on my 1805

  • @dertrommler2112
    @dertrommler2112 Před rokem

    Wow pretty embarrassing to get chewed out by the boss on camera! Fluffy must not have had her morning catnip that day! Lol

  • @johnnyholland8765
    @johnnyholland8765 Před rokem +1

    Those tractors are so simple and easy to work on. Did you check the other fluids in the trans drop box and front and fear diff?

  • @Fieldman12
    @Fieldman12 Před rokem +1

    Glad it is running good! MF makes good tractors but the hydraulics are not the fastest in the world compared to other brands at that time. It will me interesting when you do the comparison

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem +1

      I’ve been thinking, if I could take my 1805 cab and put it on that Steiger, I’d have a decent rig 😉

  • @_MOTH_69
    @_MOTH_69 Před rokem

    The green bastard from parts unknown

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem +1

      That is the best TPB reference for that tractor 😆😆😆

  • @jondavidmcnabb
    @jondavidmcnabb Před rokem

    JT love your practical approach to problems. Do you have any idea what your total cost for all the fixes were to get this usable again?

  • @tiredofit1235
    @tiredofit1235 Před rokem

    Seems to run really smooth. You gonna adjust the valves? Not sure if injectors have adjustment. Window tint would look cool. How many hours do you plan to run per year?

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem

      I may adjust the valves, they click a little when it’s cold, but I think for now I’m just gonna let it roll

  • @calibermannon5098
    @calibermannon5098 Před rokem

    Man i like that you use those older masseys but that steiger is pretty cool. By the way what happened to the the 1100?

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem +1

      I sold it to my cousin. He just started farming and needed a cheap horse. Since I have the 1155 I let him have the 1100. Of coarse it will come back if he decides to upgrade 😉

  • @markbrubaker8585
    @markbrubaker8585 Před rokem

    I'm enjoying the many similarities between this tractor and my Stieger built IH 4366. Except for the engine and differentials it is the same. Could you show on a video how the brakes are on this tractor? Mine has 1 large disk on the back on the transmission. The lower shaft runs through it.

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem

      Same on this one. Has a large disk between the trans and transfer case.

    • @northdakotaham1752
      @northdakotaham1752 Před rokem

      @@jtsbarnngrill6873 Ever get the brakes on the 1805 to work? Mine don't work and it's a drum. Rather have the disk.

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem

      Not yet. One of those projects that went on the back burner after spring. I will eventually get to that

    • @markbrubaker8585
      @markbrubaker8585 Před rokem

      The calipers for the disk brake system have been unavailable for years now.

  • @tonystulken6650
    @tonystulken6650 Před rokem +1

    So paint and decals in the near future for this old work horse?

  • @averythomas6135
    @averythomas6135 Před 9 měsíci

    Yellow jackets don't nest like that, that was ginny wasps

  • @jamesbuck3818
    @jamesbuck3818 Před rokem

    CAT!.. OOPS!

  • @benjaminthorbjrnsen6509

    Nice project! Are yo planning to paint it?

  • @MikeRuter-xd1ne
    @MikeRuter-xd1ne Před rokem

    Can I ask you got your jack stand to spit your tractors to change the clutch so it can roll apart

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem

      I found those on eBay. Search tractor splitting stands and they should come up. They are 10k lb stands and I believe they were in the $500 range

  • @kennethyoung2077
    @kennethyoung2077 Před rokem

    If you fill the filter with diesel before installing it you are putting fuel on the clean side of the filter that could contaminate the filter. Off to the the expensive injector pump that fuel goes. I never did that, also when changing hydraulic hoses if one blew I changed them all, as the other ones would be full of contaminated oil.
    Let the city people buy there $30,000 quads. Who has more fun.

  • @danieltorrens4954
    @danieltorrens4954 Před 11 měsíci +1

    No computer Way to go!!!

  • @bryansylvester3463
    @bryansylvester3463 Před rokem

    Did you save the hydraulic fluid for your coffee it's a bit milky 😂

  • @heatherhartman7992
    @heatherhartman7992 Před rokem

    Are you going to get new exhaust for the steiger

  • @brianwestveer9532
    @brianwestveer9532 Před rokem

    Will you now look for bigger equipment for it to pull

  • @user-we9nh4wi9q
    @user-we9nh4wi9q Před rokem

    JT. Is the Allis 440 the same as the Steiger Bearcat. I have a chance to purchase one and I'm just wondering

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem

      Same except for the allis has a 555 Cummins rather than the cat engine.

  • @northdakotaham1752
    @northdakotaham1752 Před rokem

    Another 3208 screamer!! I wish the 1805 had the hydraulic reservoir behind the cab like that Bearcat. Pain in the azz when you want to pull the hood on the 1805 and you have 12 gallons of hydraulic fluid hanging on the underside. Even thought of relocating the tank. Even so....think I like my 1805 better.

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem

      True! If I could take the cab from the 1805 and the ease of the Steiger it would make for a great tractor!

  • @heatherhartman7992
    @heatherhartman7992 Před rokem

    I'm sorry I meant give a smokestack

  • @nice-n-generous1649
    @nice-n-generous1649 Před rokem

    You like the steigar or Massey Ferguson better?

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem +3

      They both have their strong points. I’ll make a video in the future to compare them 😉

  • @tonyshaw4570
    @tonyshaw4570 Před rokem

    ok dont do it again j.t .fluffy is watching you .

  • @dmartens6267
    @dmartens6267 Před rokem

    How is the steering?

  • @billbooth4147
    @billbooth4147 Před rokem +1

    Surplus center good place get hydronic hoes and fitting s too

  • @clintonirwin6825
    @clintonirwin6825 Před rokem

    Wat horsepower is the tractor

  • @tonyshaw4570
    @tonyshaw4570 Před rokem

    how hid you do all that without fluffy watch over you . i wont say anythink

  • @kellywilson8440
    @kellywilson8440 Před rokem

    It that the 3208 cat motor ???

    • @jtsbarnngrill6873
      @jtsbarnngrill6873  Před rokem +1

      Yep

    • @AutoCrete
      @AutoCrete Před rokem +2

      Cat played around with quite a few V8's in the past. The 3408 was a mean old girl on the road but pretty hard on fuel.

    • @kellywilson8440
      @kellywilson8440 Před rokem

      @@jtsbarnngrill6873 TY !

  • @johngerber3891
    @johngerber3891 Před rokem

    You’ll never use the Massey again

  • @cocochesneau1189
    @cocochesneau1189 Před rokem

    salutations d un français

  • @randykovalenko1236
    @randykovalenko1236 Před rokem +2

    You should never attempt to clean the inner air filter. Just replace it.

  • @dougvaldivia3395
    @dougvaldivia3395 Před rokem

    did it run and perform better with a sh*t free dash? too funny

  • @farminwithfergusons
    @farminwithfergusons Před rokem

    comment

  • @neilhinton7740
    @neilhinton7740 Před rokem +1

    That's nasty looking hydraulic oil

  • @Vicsonvee
    @Vicsonvee Před rokem

    What are all those stupid gulls doing?

  • @kennethyoung2077
    @kennethyoung2077 Před rokem +1

    It’s not gook looking hydraulic oil, best before date has long pasted. Tail end looked like water.

  • @kennethyoung2077
    @kennethyoung2077 Před rokem

    It’s not gook looking hydraulic oil, best before date has long pasted. Tail end looked like water.