I can’t think of two better, more dependable Deere tractors than the 318 & the 4020. Both are absolutely bulletproof!! With just normal, scheduled maintenance, I’ve yet to be let down by either. If you find either tractor in good running order, that fits your current needs, I’d snatch it up. Especially if you get a good deal on it as this gentleman says he did! The 317 is no slouch either!! Good luck & good health!! Grandpa
Unfortunately the weather hasn’t been the best for snow removal videos hoping to get a cold snap in late February to March that brings a few more good storms. It’s my favorite part of running this tractor and I’ve only had it out 3 times this year.
I got those LED lights for tractor that you gave me link to ,, they work great thank you ,, also the original view from garage looking down on drive way was best , moving us around we could see near as much ,, but the first view from garage was defiantly the best ,, and could hear way better also ,, thanks for the video
The first camera is my Iphone 7 and the second is a Gopro hero 3 that my dad uses for racing. My Iphone decided to stop working part way through so I lost a bunch of footage. The gopro kinda.... sucks.
I bought a tripod mount for my Iphone and a Swivel so hopefully it works out well. I might also pick up a Head mount. I'll look like a complete tool but you will see everything I do. I'm Glad you like the headlights. It's much cheaper and easier than trying to add a Light bar or light towers to the machine.
Engine is original. The clock says 1190 ish hours but the previous owner said it had 750 and left the key on, ended up clocking it up to 1080. Since then I've put over 100 hours on it. Pistons and rings are stock so some day when I tear it down i'll have a good block to hone and go .010 over on the pistons. But i'll run it til it needs it. Its the 96th 318 ever built Serial number 222097. I got it for a sweet deal. I've added the Snowblower and Powerflow with bagger. Amazing how we went from having 45 leaf bags out front down to 15.
Awesome. That tractor has a lot of life left in it. The engine last you a good while before needing a rebuild, just keep the oil in check and keep the cooling fins free of dirt and debris.
Snowblower sounds like an old corn sheller. Lol.... My JD SNOWBLOWER 42" sounds the same. Its on a GT225 w/ enclosed cab with roof made by ORIGINAL TRACTOR CAB CO.
Wish my 318 sounded that good, I wonder why it sounds so different? Makes me want to get a blower to go with my blade. Hey Fink, if you could, would you please do a video on putting the front grill on and off the tractor? My 318 grill won't stay in, I think I am missing something at the top that holds it in, I have the two tangs along the bottom.
I can make a video but if this helps let me know. There are the two alignment tabs on the bottom. Then the top has a bent clip that you should have to give a slight tap to to get it to snap into a position. It's a Tension clip
For a 40 year old machine the quality is unmatched. That said, If it was the choice between this or say a 1025r I'd take the 1025r all day long. The new home depot John Deere L110 and husqvarna machines are cheap light weight throw away machines. The Transmissions aren't meant to be serviced even though you can do it. I Actually started this madness with a John Deere L110 i picked up for 200$ with 190 hours on it. Bought a snowblower and bagger system for it. Ran it for a season and sold it for $1200. Took that money and Bought this tractor. A 318 in good shape for around $600-$1500 will outlast you if you take care of it. Even a 330/332 or 322 in the 2k range. If your handy and can fix your own equipment it will be well worth the investment. Mine is Vin# 222097 meaning it was the 96th John Deere 318 ever built and it still runs like a champ. If you ever have any questions Feel Free to ask. Or I point you to people that would know.
That thing sound nice! My 316 sounds identical. One thing I noticed is that your seat brackets may be backwards, and you’re pretty tilted back sitting on that seat.
I bought a Gopro 7 and the mother nature has punished me with no snow :(. As soon as i can start running it again I will. The neighbors will think I've lost my mind if i start snowblowing the Air.
I know you don't wanna hear this but I'm in Vancouver, BC. and have yet to see any snow so far (This being (Jan 16 2019) so far it's just been really cold new year. Not sure if the ski hills even got enough to make their own.
Robert McEachern this is the great snow drought of 2018-2019 we’ve had a total of 5-8 inches and nothing worth bring the Deere out for. Hoping the models align and this storm this weekend nails is with 12+
@@MrFinkFixes Never got a ding for this reply? Seems Odd that I get a like on my comment today as we just got hit with 4 inches and it's still coming down (Feb 10 2019) :0
Fink well first off congrats buddy on the weight loss,,, thats great man !!! Second i bought the LED’s you recommended they are awesome,,, so now you need to buy some weights !!! Lol seeing as you are light in the ass now !
This is about the size of unit that i need. I used to farm, and, had all John Deere tractors. That was a long time ago, and, i am now getting tired of using my big walk behind snowblower. I live in extreme NorthEast Minnesota, we can get 8 feet of snow in the average season. How much would a rig like you have cost, if i can find one.
Jethro Bodine www.amazon.com/dp/B00NPIN8FI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qWVoAb5107QST these right here they work great. I bought 2 two sets though as I needed 3 bulbs.
Any experience with that 318 going uphill in snow? Considering it but my driveway is inclines probably 20 feet upward over 70 feet. Not sure if it’ll be able to handle that on an icy day.
bobthetrooper7 my drive way is maybe a 2* slant no hills to speak of. With weights it might be ok but if there is ice you would need something heavier with 4x4 if it’s a big incline
I've seen STUDDED chains for small tractors. Had Studded Snow tires on a Firebird in the NH college days. One of the few able to get up the mountain road to the dorm as most got stuck.
@@MrFinkFixes Love them have two one with cab one with out bought one new in'96 that one is mowing tractor, bought a used one for the cozy cab when i found the cab,
I love my 318, but that small of an area I would have made my wife shovel! If you believe that I will sell you some property in Russia cheap! 😂 best thing I did to my 318 was make a cab!!! It can snow all it wants in Michigan!
TheTreegodfather I made an overview video a few videos back if you want to watch. It has the longer chute off a John Deere walk behind blower and the 34 tooth sprocket which makes it throw faster. It also has the rubber flap mod done to the throwing edges.
Fink Yeah, I figured! It was throwing this last big storm like a beast. I think I'm going to get those done over the summer on mine. I'll look for that video. Thanks!
Fink Did the flap mod a couple months ago. Huge difference. Just finally getting around to the gear swap today. Almost done, just gotta shorten the chain a few links. 👍
Bro, I could watch you all day long. Great machine!!!!
I can’t think of two better, more dependable Deere tractors than the 318 & the 4020. Both are absolutely bulletproof!! With just normal, scheduled maintenance, I’ve yet to be let down by either. If you find either tractor in good running order, that fits your current needs, I’d snatch it up. Especially if you get a good deal on it as this gentleman says he did! The 317 is no slouch either!!
Good luck & good health!!
Grandpa
Awesome video bud, that 318 sounds great.
Thank God I don’t live where I get that much snow.
I just need to put my plow on the 316 or 330.
Great video.
Smart man.... amber caution light on!
More videos like this would be amazing 😍
Unfortunately the weather hasn’t been the best for snow removal videos hoping to get a cold snap in late February to March that brings a few more good storms. It’s my favorite part of running this tractor and I’ve only had it out 3 times this year.
Man is she workin! Sounds great bud, I wish I could give mine that much of a workout but not much a bored over p218 can make work of😂
I love snowing 🌨
I got those LED lights for tractor that you gave me link to ,, they work great thank you ,, also the original view from garage looking down on drive way was best , moving us around we could see near as much ,, but the first view from garage was defiantly the best ,, and could hear way better also ,, thanks for the video
The first camera is my Iphone 7 and the second is a Gopro hero 3 that my dad uses for racing. My Iphone decided to stop working part way through so I lost a bunch of footage. The gopro kinda.... sucks.
I bought a tripod mount for my Iphone and a Swivel so hopefully it works out well. I might also pick up a Head mount. I'll look like a complete tool but you will see everything I do. I'm Glad you like the headlights. It's much cheaper and easier than trying to add a Light bar or light towers to the machine.
Dude you have a lot of fun toys and you must have a understanding wife it's awesome
WOW! Made us wait 5 minutes before you started the actual John Deere 318.
I honestly think those old single stage Deeres do better than the newer bigger dual stage Deeres.
nice tractor works great
Nice running 318, it sounds good. Is the engine original or have you rebuilt it?
Engine is original. The clock says 1190 ish hours but the previous owner said it had 750 and left the key on, ended up clocking it up to 1080. Since then I've put over 100 hours on it. Pistons and rings are stock so some day when I tear it down i'll have a good block to hone and go .010 over on the pistons. But i'll run it til it needs it. Its the 96th 318 ever built Serial number 222097. I got it for a sweet deal. I've added the Snowblower and Powerflow with bagger. Amazing how we went from having 45 leaf bags out front down to 15.
Awesome. That tractor has a lot of life left in it. The engine last you a good while before needing a rebuild, just keep the oil in check and keep the cooling fins free of dirt and debris.
Snowblower sounds like an old corn sheller. Lol.... My JD SNOWBLOWER 42" sounds the same. Its on a GT225 w/ enclosed cab with roof made by ORIGINAL TRACTOR CAB CO.
Suggest that cab and get out of the snow and wind... nice video!
good job!
What a beast. Need a cab. 🤓
Wish my 318 sounded that good, I wonder why it sounds so different? Makes me want to get a blower to go with my blade. Hey Fink, if you could, would you please do a video on putting the front grill on and off the tractor? My 318 grill won't stay in, I think I am missing something at the top that holds it in, I have the two tangs along the bottom.
I can make a video but if this helps let me know. There are the two alignment tabs on the bottom. Then the top has a bent clip that you should have to give a slight tap to to get it to snap into a position. It's a Tension clip
Trying to convince my wife a 318 is the way to go. She wants to buy new.
For a 40 year old machine the quality is unmatched. That said, If it was the choice between this or say a 1025r I'd take the 1025r all day long. The new home depot John Deere L110 and husqvarna machines are cheap light weight throw away machines. The Transmissions aren't meant to be serviced even though you can do it. I Actually started this madness with a John Deere L110 i picked up for 200$ with 190 hours on it. Bought a snowblower and bagger system for it. Ran it for a season and sold it for $1200. Took that money and Bought this tractor.
A 318 in good shape for around $600-$1500 will outlast you if you take care of it. Even a 330/332 or 322 in the 2k range. If your handy and can fix your own equipment it will be well worth the investment. Mine is Vin# 222097 meaning it was the 96th John Deere 318 ever built and it still runs like a champ. If you ever have any questions Feel Free to ask. Or I point you to people that would know.
@@MrFinkFixes good to know. I'm pretty good around a machine. I'll look at new for now and a 318 for later. Great channel, thanks for the feedback.
That thing sound nice! My 316 sounds identical. One thing I noticed is that your seat brackets may be backwards, and you’re pretty tilted back sitting on that seat.
66Oliver I actually changed the seat brackets to a 455 seat bracket that’s why it’s sitting different. Probably need to add springs
Ah.
Nothing runs like a Deere except for maybe a fox
belarus rus better
Kubota forever:)
Been waiting on the next one lol for almost a year... when is it coming ,,😂👍
I bought a Gopro 7 and the mother nature has punished me with no snow :(. As soon as i can start running it again I will. The neighbors will think I've lost my mind if i start snowblowing the Air.
I know you don't wanna hear this but I'm in Vancouver, BC. and have yet to see any snow so far (This being (Jan 16 2019) so far it's just been really cold new year. Not sure if the ski hills even got enough to make their own.
Robert McEachern this is the great snow drought of 2018-2019 we’ve had a total of 5-8 inches and nothing worth bring the Deere out for. Hoping the models align and this storm this weekend nails is with 12+
@@MrFinkFixes Never got a ding for this reply? Seems Odd that I get a like on my comment today as we just got hit with 4 inches and it's still coming down (Feb 10 2019) :0
Not bad for an old single stage blower!
You need some weights on that 318 buddy ,, it will make a world of difference...
PhatboyHD88 yea man I lost 140lbs so my naturally wheel weights are gone
Fink well first off congrats buddy on the weight loss,,, thats great man !!! Second i bought the LED’s you recommended they are awesome,,, so now you need to buy some weights !!! Lol seeing as you are light in the ass now !
That new section of fence over there, is that your doing? Ha Ha
Gratz on the weight loss. I like these vids. Looks like there is more snow coming today. @@MrFinkFixes
This is about the size of unit that i need. I used to farm, and, had all John Deere tractors. That was a long time ago, and, i am now getting tired of using my big walk behind snowblower. I live in extreme NorthEast Minnesota, we can get 8 feet of snow in the average season. How much would a rig like you have cost, if i can find one.
Keith Kuckler mine was a good deal but your looking at like $2500 possibly with a blower
Ah, city boy likes playing
Just wondered that's a lot of snow
is that a john Deere model 49 snow thrower on your 318 does it have 34 tooth chain drive sprocket on so it's spins faster
Yes to both 👍🏻
What bulbs are you using in the headlights?
Jethro Bodine www.amazon.com/dp/B00NPIN8FI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qWVoAb5107QST these right here they work great. I bought 2 two sets though as I needed 3 bulbs.
I have two tractors so I just ordered 3 sets.
Thanks again
A 318 for that driveway is overkill..😆
Any experience with that 318 going uphill in snow? Considering it but my driveway is inclines probably 20 feet upward over 70 feet. Not sure if it’ll be able to handle that on an icy day.
bobthetrooper7 my drive way is maybe a 2* slant no hills to speak of. With weights it might be ok but if there is ice you would need something heavier with 4x4 if it’s a big incline
I've seen STUDDED chains for small tractors. Had Studded Snow tires on a Firebird in the NH college days. One of the few able to get up the mountain road to the dorm as most got stuck.
Studded tire chains is the way with weights
and that is why i have a cozy cab on my 955
kw900lkevin if I can find a cab for under a grand I’d do it but they are stupid expensive used here
How do you like the 955? I have a soft spot for the old hydro machines
@@MrFinkFixes Love them have two one with cab one with out bought one new in'96 that one is mowing tractor, bought a used one for the cozy cab when i found the cab,
@@MrFinkFixes i hear ya if i had known back 18 years ago when that place i bought my cab was selling them would have bought a couple extra
Can I drive tomorrow
Wow what happened to the sound? The 318 sounds like a train way of in the distance 🚂.
Halfway through my phone died and I used an old GoPro 3. Audio is hot Garbage.
What model snow blower is this
It’s called a model 49 snowblower
I love my 318, but that small of an area I would have made my wife shovel! If you believe that I will sell you some property in Russia cheap! 😂 best thing I did to my 318 was make a cab!!! It can snow all it wants in Michigan!
Let's see it!
WOW, you sure like making more work for yourself. OMG
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what state is that in
dave piercy Massachusetts
Any mods on that blower Fink?
TheTreegodfather I made an overview video a few videos back if you want to watch. It has the longer chute off a John Deere walk behind blower and the 34 tooth sprocket which makes it throw faster. It also has the rubber flap mod done to the throwing edges.
Fink Yeah, I figured! It was throwing this last big storm like a beast.
I think I'm going to get those done over the summer on mine.
I'll look for that video. Thanks!
TheTreegodfather The upgrades change the blower entirely. You won’t regret it!
Fink I'm sure I won't! It's kinda pitiful without them.
Fink Did the flap mod a couple months ago. Huge difference.
Just finally getting around to the gear swap today. Almost done, just gotta shorten the chain a few links. 👍