John Deere 400 Garden Tractor Snowblower Install, Set Up, and Action
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In this video I get our John Deere 400 Garden Tractor Ready for winter! I install rear wheel weights, chains, rear weights, and single stage snowblower. I then put it all into action! Enjoy and thank you for saving the tractors!
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The tractor's right side tire chains were installed inside out by mistake. This issue was corrected shortly after filming.
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What do think of a john deere 400 for 900 dollars original engine?
isavetractors you should restore a sears garden tractor
Can you tell me the model # and size of the snow thrower also the length of the drive shaft. I an trying to adapt a 46" blower off a 420. Also the actrator for the thrower lift isn't responding, any thoughts, I appreciate your videos', Thanks so much.
Knowledge share. For the outside wheel weights, get a longer bolt, cut the head off to make a stud, turn wheel locate with the stud at the top position, hang weight, start bottom bolt, roll wheel 180 degrees, remove stud, put in second bolt, tighten and you are good to go and will still have most of your fingers.
or just get studs and nuts for the weights, hex head studs that the nut will firt over would work fine
Good video, Norm. Watch your hands, you're going to need them the rest of your life!
Beautiful tractor, beautiful property.
Great video. Nice to see a small tractor driver that takes traction seriously. That 400 really motors when plowing.
Boy buddy your life gonna be a whole lot easier with that John Deere than that old ford you used to use in winter..i love mine and couldn’t live without it .. the 3 and 400 series JD were like the sub compacts of the 80’s and just as capable as like the 1023 and 1025 of today ,, it just may take a little bit longer to do the task ,,bit they can do anything they can.. beautiful 400 buddy..
They are direct ancestors of the x7xx series now, which are a step below the 10xx series. not to mention no 4x4, or 540 pto, or class 1 hitch.
Love the calculator watch! Haven’t seen one of those forever. Didn’t know they still made them but I had one in high school and loved it.
Great video. Probably the best small tractor with snow equipment video I've seen. (and I've seen a few). Good narration, editing, music, and photography. I Only have a 214, W/ 38" blower, and no hydraulics. Your set-up is a residential killer. "So much" ballast. Perfect.
Thanks for posting.
For putting the wheel weights on, get a longer bolt of the same thread and cut the head off. Insert into one hole and slide the weight on. No pinched fingers or smashed hands. keep up the good videos.
Why not just use a stud set-up?
Never seen snow like this.....looks like you have the perfect machine for the job. Good work Norman
Just did our final mowing/leaf mulching Friday. Put the chains and plow on Saturday.Expecting snow tomorrow here in metro Detroit. The new exhaust valve and keepers I bought from you has my old Craftsman GT6000 w/the Kohler MV20 purring.Now we need to build a snow cab!Thanks Norman! ;-)
Norm, the easy way to install your chains is to jack the rear end up a few inches. I installed my TerraGrips this past weekend in 10 minutes, I also dropped some air pressure first, installed chains & aired back up to spec, easy peazy!
Those weights are heavy and cumbersome, good that you are so strong and dexterous. 2 link chain looks great!
Snow blowers sure work good eh!!! Looking forward to plowing this winter with mine!!! Have a great week!!!
What a nice, heavy duty rig
I love that tractor
that single stage blower work a lot better than some 2 stage blower.
I had to install a cab on my 318 because my wife said snow was blowing back at her. The things I do for her.
I absolutely love this!
I’m sure that tractor / snowblower could’ve handled much more snow.
When I lived in Michigan as a kid, I regularly handled more, with a 212 & 37A snowblower,
Oh yea it can handle everything the Northeast can throw at it
That looks like a beast
Je suis Fan 😉
Thanks
A real TRACTOR! No wussy zero turn "mower", could ever do what these old tractors can do, no matter how much the those companies like to play the advertising gimmick with their "zero turn tractor" sales event BS! Zero Turns will never be a tractor, as much as they wish they could!
The Old JD in beast mode, what a sweet rig
You guys ain't alone in Maine. Here in Michigan we've had snow on the ground since the 9th, and it's been in the mid 20s to mid 30s all month. We've got a snow storm coming in just a few hours tonight that's supposed to drop 3-6 inches. It was 6-10 inches, but they lowered it. I hope to find a snow plow for my John Deere 316 (onan) soon.
Awesome setup, looks great! Not much gunna slow that down, would love a twin for our driveway!!!
Looks like the 400 series Beats the 200 series for blowing snow. I plow with my 6x4 Gator now with 700lbs of sand bags in the back. Still limited with heavier 12"+ but fun most of the time. Look forward to more winter videos...🤠
That is one beautiful machine
Norm! You have a Simplicity Sunstar in this video! You have been bit by the Orange bug! 🐛 That video was really a pleasure to watch. Great production!
Happy to hear that you're from Maine, I'm from Massachusetts and looking to get a similar tractor soon. If need I'll get parts from you
That tractor is a beast ! I see these wheel weight allow access to valve stems thats handy some ive seen dont have that
Couple things that'll make that blower preform better, a taller chute and some rubber flaps on paddles. The rubber flaps Will close up the gap between the blower shell and the paddles. Also get a electric actuator for the chute deflector.
Lookin’ good. I’m about to switch my 214 over for snow duty. Not nearly as big as the 400 but it will do the job. I’ll be mounting the 37A blower, chains and about 200lbs of rear weight.
I just set mine up today, you can check it out on my channel!
Me too. Have the same 214 and blower. Still need to find some weights tho.
That John deere make sort work of that snow with no trouble
awesome video norm
Great video bud.
What would help put your wheel weights on is use some bolts extra long with the heads cut off then you slide the weight on and remove one starter dowel at a time and install the bolt it will save your fingers and having to fight with the weight.
I have a Craftsman T240 turn tight series Tractor I use a 46" 2 Stage Snow Blower excellent 👌
I had my rear JD GT225 tires fluid filled at a tire dealer.... no extra weights need. Used year round... and also installed tire chians.
Thanks for the Vid! I would not be getting my Deere ready for snow ops out in the snow! That should be done in a nice warm garage/shop! I like the starter weights, I didn't know they nested so well into the wheel like that.
Like the video! Would be nice to hear a video of just the sound of it working. The music overlay was cool, but hearing it work is music to my ears.
The most recent plow video I did no music so you can just listen to the machine. I realize a lot of people like just listening to the engine so I will do that more often moving forward
very good (like)
Yeah, I have a couple of 214s and a 318. I have some Wheel Horses as well. Those old Deere s really are the best in the user friendly category. Front plow blade, snowblower and even the tiller are so well thought out for ease of use/install there's nothing close to them. Traction however definitely goes to my Wheel Horses. I've got my Deere s stuck a few times and had to pull them out with the horses I've got to remember their limitations more.
I just subscribed to your channel because I am currently working on a JD 400. Love your channel. I also heard you say you are in southern Maine , I am as well, I live in the Kennebunk area.
That looks like the way to do it. You just need a tractor with a heated cabin. Lol.
looks like fun to snow blow from a tractor i use a cub cadet 582 to snow plow im looking to get a nsowblower for my cub cadet 1811 with a kohler magnum 18 nice work norman
It is fun indeed!
I am so jealous
Install an Original Tractor Cab... approx $1000... about 3 hours to install. Gets you out of the wind... clear glass windshield with electric wiper...
I love my 318 but really want to step up to a 400 420 425 445 or 455 very soon!
Ariens gt series are pretty easy to hang the blowers on as well.
greetings from Colorado springs . hi I owne a 1976 John Deere 400 garden tractor. the early Jd. 400 had a dip stick 4 the HYDROSTAT TRANSMISSION and muffler out the ft. grill. I had a fib. ,Hart problems. so I bought a Jd. 318 adopted snow plow. . I love that plow have the 50.lbs wheel weight and I think still have tire chains?? also owne F.M.C. Bolrns G 14 with snow plow. a Gravely 8123 garden tractor with 50 " mower deck and 48" snow plow
The 400 series are excellent. Try to find a Sears FF/24 and a Power King
Norm (and everyone else!)- the chain you showed is actually backwards (upside down). The piece that connects the cross links to the main chain is supposed to lay the other way. Not a big deal, they just fit/lay a little better on the tire
Time for a cab lol
Yes
We just
Dude you need a cab for that!
Looking good ,but the chains are inside out....the hooks arnt suppose to be against the tire,the smooth side is..
See notes in description on the error! Thanks for looking out!
Snow pants and knee pads bro!
I'd like to see if theres other blowers that would interchange with my lx176 I just have a plow but prefer a two stage, I use chains and pushed about 2 foot tall taller than the blade. Great films
Love this video! I had a question, is a john deere 160 a garden tractor? Could I use in the dirt to plow and such things like that?
Man I wish I had the blower for my IH Cub. Plowing snow sucks.
What Cub do you have?
I actually prefer plowing over blowing!
Beautiful country I would love to live there, do you get and moose roaming around your property, I've always wanted to visit Maine to see some.
I have the same tractor and blower with a cab
Didn't look like a snowblower , to Me it appeared to be a snowthrower . Big difference , if you know what I mean .
Deflate tire some put chains on then blow up to psi you want.
Which one you like better for snow-blowing the Ford or John Deere? That John Deere looks like a beast.
I like how easy it is to install the JD snowblower however the 2 stage Ford Snowblower does perform a bit better. But as of right now I prefer the JD.
@@Isavetractors hey a little info on putting chains on.
You need to flip your chains 180°
Please can you do an updated machinery tour.
I second the motion!!!!
I put fluid in the rear wheels and rear chain... no weights... GT225 w/ 42" JD Snowblower...
Word of advise those chains you installed you should flip them so the tips of the connector links for the cross bars arent against the tires
See video description for notes on the error
You need a cab and a heater lol
Thanks Norman. This helped with my new to me JD 400 with blower. Have you tried the flapper mod with baler belt? I can't wait to try it. I just need a 3 point hitch like yours. You must also be a kid of the 1980's, love the calculator watch!!!!
Hey Thanks! Yes I am a product of the 80's and always pined for a Calculator Watch, so as an adult, I wear one all the time =)
I am glad this helped you. I do plan on doing the flapper mod in the next couple of weeks. Right now, I am trying to figure out a better way to install the blower. I was very lucky in this video to install it so easy on 1 take, but I tried to re-install this morning, and couldn't get the drive shaft to slide in easily as I picked up the blower to try to lock the pins in. It was a wrestling match. I am searching for a better way to get that all installed. Thanks again for your comment!
@@Isavetractors Im looking forward to your next 400 video, just saw the Plow refurbish. Use the kick stand, drive the tractor up so the bottom frame hooks mate the stubs on the blower. hook up the hydraulics. Use the hydraulics to lift the blower and the spring loaded pis will click in automaticall when left on teh open position. Dont forget to get the grease zerks on the blower driveshaft. Did you relube the blower gearbox? I just finished my 400 restomod (Vanguard 23HP, custom driveshaft, new tires, repaint) and getting the plow and blower up and ready is my next job. If you need the 400 service manual, let me know, I can help you out with that one.
@@owentimo I might be missing something but the blower doesnt have down pressure so the hydraulic wont push down enough to lift the pins in place like the plow does
@@Isavetractors Hmmmm, interesting. I will try mine this week. You're right it is hard getting that PTO driveshaft on! Ugh.
@@Isavetractors Have you figured out an easier way to mount the shaft? I just tried installing mine and I am struggling.
Great video. I Purchased a JD 400 a few years ago and interested in adding a snow thrower and wheel weights. I do have the front PTO but having trouble finding the right model snow thrower????
Model 50 is what you're looking for.
My 65 Bolens is easier to put the blower on. You should look into the Bolens tube frame tractors. Much better than deere.
How do you adjust lifters on Onan P218G
next you need a cab
What model blower is that and would it fit on a 317 thanks for posting norman
Whats Better the 318 or the 400, can you do a comparison video?
What model snowblower is on your 400??
Of you ever want to sell it I’m right around the corner and will buy that anytime 👍🏻
be kind to your live stock , use that snow blower to make path in deep snow fore them .
I just got a model 50 for my 400. How does the model 50 do when cutting through 10 to 12 inches?
Works great. Used it all last year and here in Maine we get 18 to 24 inches of snow at a time from Jan through April.
@@Isavetractors thanks!
It throws snow like a boss. Better than a newer, bigger one of a different brand, that I saw recently...nice. Does it have a useful bucket for the front? Any idea what sort of weight it can lift without blowing a hose?
I could build a little bucket for the front it has 2000 psi hoses and the pressure relief I believe is only 900 psi so there should be no hoses being blown at any weight. I've put 500 pounds on the 3 point hitch and it lifts it easily.
isavetractors That's impressive, but when you say you could build one, is it not possible to buy one? Did they use the front for something specific, or is it just the age?
I'll be in the market for a small to medium tractor in the hopefully not too distant future, and I'd actually prefer if I could get an older one, in good shape, but only if it could fill my needs of course.
I'm not sure if they made a bucket for it originally but there are some companies that make one now. If you look at the rest of my channel you'll see I build a lot of attachments for my machines 😉
isavetractors That's cool you make them yourself. I'm sure I could too if I had a welder....hmmm, maybe that would justify buying one? 🤔😉😁
I have a fence row 400 and was told it needs a trans filter to run again.
Is this little tractor worth restoring? Have the plow ,deck and front blade.
Yes worth it!
These 400s are already collector items . ..the value will go up
Does adding that weight put significant additional stress on the transmission?
No it does not. These are real heavy duty rear ends
i bet i got a john deere tractor u might be interested in
Hmm...somebody waited until it snowed to get their blower ready.
Better late than never! 🤣
Can put a cab on it?
Ok, so 3 hydro levers, up/down shoot, whats the 3rd, unused for snowblower?
The third is for the rear hitch and mower deck lift
Love your videos! I have a John Deere GX325! would love a snowblower like that one you have on that 400!
What part of maine?
You do know they make these new things called gloves
Never heard of those 😉
How well that single stage blower work in heavy wet snow ?
Not well. Will bring out the plow for the heavy wet stuff
Oops Oops That is a single stage.
Oops Oops there is only one auger that both centers and throws the snow. A two stage has a slow front auger that centers the snow, then behind that is a second impeller that actually throws the snow.
A model 47 is the two stage for a JD 400. You can google that to see. A model 50 is what Norman has, it is single stage.
@@Isavetractors If you install the rubber flap mod to the very center auger paddles it will do much better in the heavy wet stuff!!! It will also throw the snow further. I have a JD 314 with 49 snowblower, I have this mod and it works great!!
o you now where I can get a electric lift for a john deere 214
You can try to find a used one on eBay, but honestly yours may just need a simple repair. You can also replace with a modern electric actuator however it may require fitting.
Looks alittle cold
What's the difference from a 316 and a 400?
The width of the machine, the steering, and the engine
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He put the chains on backwards!
Yea one side went on backwards. Corrected off camera.
3:52 I can’t look ....😵
Why not set the tractor up in September when its warm and then you would be ready to go when it gets cold.
Why are you working outside in the cold?
Shop was full of other projects in progress and needed the better lighting
Brrrt
Can't you just "magically" make the snow disappear?
i think your chains are inside out, your open end loops for your cross chains shouldn't be rubbing on your tires.
See the video notes. I noticed that after I reviewed the footage and fixed it
Looks like you put the chains on upside down, better check them.
See the video notes
@@Isavetractors Good job Norman!