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John Deere 400 Garden Tractor Snowblower Install, Set Up, and Action
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5 жыл бұрын#tractorsnowblower #snowblower #johndeere
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.
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
Wan't to see more Garden Tractors in Action Videos? Check out the rest of our channel! As always, Thank you for Saving the Tractors!
@satxpress 5 жыл бұрын
What do think of a john deere 400 for 900 dollars original engine?
@brentwagner8202 5 жыл бұрын
isavetractors you should restore a sears garden tractor
@vedmeister Жыл бұрын
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.
@Mike44460 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@MountainGuerrilla 5 ай бұрын
or just get studs and nuts for the weights, hex head studs that the nut will firt over would work fine
@gunguyforlife630 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@robertostermiller586 4 жыл бұрын
Good video, Norm. Watch your hands, you're going to need them the rest of your life!
@davidcasper8923 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@patrickflohe7427 3 жыл бұрын
Why not just use a stud set-up?
@carlbeck3171 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@PhatboyHD88 5 жыл бұрын
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..
@JoeMalovich 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@rollandriehn6404 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Nice to see a small tractor driver that takes traction seriously. That 400 really motors when plowing.
@jeremynguyen6049 2 жыл бұрын
that single stage blower work a lot better than some 2 stage blower.
@fordtruck193 5 жыл бұрын
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! ;-)
@resqdiver1 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@Canis_Lupus_Rex 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@Superduty4me 5 жыл бұрын
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...🤠
@NilsKall 5 жыл бұрын
Those weights are heavy and cumbersome, good that you are so strong and dexterous. 2 link chain looks great!
@woodenpints 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful tractor, beautiful property.
@patrickflohe7427 3 жыл бұрын
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,
@Isavetractors 3 жыл бұрын
Oh yea it can handle everything the Northeast can throw at it
@silentdeath9237 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@joequillun7790 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@blairguinea6811 5 жыл бұрын
Never seen snow like this.....looks like you have the perfect machine for the job. Good work Norman
@noworriesmate8287 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@andrewmullin3625 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@GrampiesWorkshop 5 жыл бұрын
Snow blowers sure work good eh!!! Looking forward to plowing this winter with mine!!! Have a great week!!!
@jackolson6479 5 жыл бұрын
What a nice, heavy duty rig
@jessegreco6818 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@TedBishop1 5 жыл бұрын
That tractor is a beast ! I see these wheel weight allow access to valve stems thats handy some ive seen dont have that
@stuffyoucando2 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@stuffyoucando2 5 жыл бұрын
I just set mine up today, you can check it out on my channel!
@joequillun7790 5 жыл бұрын
Me too. Have the same 214 and blower. Still need to find some weights tho.
@captseamus 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@BlueberryStinkFinger62 Жыл бұрын
I have a Craftsman T240 turn tight series Tractor I use a 46" 2 Stage Snow Blower excellent 👌
@heathersanborn4914 5 жыл бұрын
The Old JD in beast mode, what a sweet rig
@merrymanrc 4 жыл бұрын
That John deere make sort work of that snow with no trouble
@ChannelWagner 4 жыл бұрын
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
@machone7580 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@corbysherman4710 5 жыл бұрын
I love that tractor
@melvinpeachey6963 4 жыл бұрын
That is one beautiful machine
@neilmoore3856 2 жыл бұрын
Ariens gt series are pretty easy to hang the blowers on as well.
@DougL12 5 жыл бұрын
That looks like a beast
@dominique4822 5 жыл бұрын
Je suis Fan 😉 Thanks
@michealfarley9423 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome setup, looks great! Not much gunna slow that down, would love a twin for our driveway!!!
@66Oliver 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
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
@captseamus 5 жыл бұрын
Install an Original Tractor Cab... approx $1000... about 3 hours to install. Gets you out of the wind... clear glass windshield with electric wiper...
@shanesmaineshop 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@paulgrindley8192 3 жыл бұрын
I am so jealous
@wallacesmith865 3 жыл бұрын
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
@dbergum1 5 жыл бұрын
Looking good ,but the chains are inside out....the hooks arnt suppose to be against the tire,the smooth side is..
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
See notes in description on the error! Thanks for looking out!
@erikvaldur3334 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@cnrmoose 5 жыл бұрын
Great video bud.
@vitofurio4540 5 жыл бұрын
That looks like the way to do it. You just need a tractor with a heated cabin. Lol.
@timothykeith1367 5 жыл бұрын
The 400 series are excellent. Try to find a Sears FF/24 and a Power King
@BNSFGP38 5 жыл бұрын
awesome video norm
@susanstanionis1896 5 жыл бұрын
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
@chrisstevens9323 4 жыл бұрын
I love my 318 but really want to step up to a 400 420 425 445 or 455 very soon!
@hunter7476 4 жыл бұрын
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
@Isavetractors 4 жыл бұрын
It is fun indeed!
@bryancovert9821 5 жыл бұрын
Didn't look like a snowblower , to Me it appeared to be a snowthrower . Big difference , if you know what I mean .
@brianphilbrook5262 5 жыл бұрын
Which one you like better for snow-blowing the Ford or John Deere? That John Deere looks like a beast.
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@bombardier3qtrlbpsi 5 жыл бұрын
@@Isavetractors hey a little info on putting chains on. You need to flip your chains 180°
@MowersNBlowers 5 жыл бұрын
Snow pants and knee pads bro!
@lilliandavis8227 Жыл бұрын
Deflate tire some put chains on then blow up to psi you want.
@oravskeudeniny 5 жыл бұрын
very good (like)
@lb012006 5 жыл бұрын
Dude you need a cab for that!
@billypierce4247 5 жыл бұрын
Time for a cab lol
@dalestone9677 5 жыл бұрын
Yes
@dalestone9677 5 жыл бұрын
We just
@tractorboy31 5 жыл бұрын
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
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
See video description for notes on the error
@captseamus 5 жыл бұрын
I put fluid in the rear wheels and rear chain... no weights... GT225 w/ 42" JD Snowblower...
@JD-tl7ld 5 жыл бұрын
Man I wish I had the blower for my IH Cub. Plowing snow sucks.
@RustyZipper 5 жыл бұрын
What Cub do you have?
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
I actually prefer plowing over blowing!
@Alex-rc5rq 5 жыл бұрын
Please can you do an updated machinery tour.
@owentimo 5 жыл бұрын
I second the motion!!!!
@billadams3822 Жыл бұрын
I have the same tractor and blower with a cab
@jason-white 5 жыл бұрын
You need a cab and a heater lol
@robertduncan2742 5 жыл бұрын
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
@nickbishop8930 4 жыл бұрын
My 65 Bolens is easier to put the blower on. You should look into the Bolens tube frame tractors. Much better than deere.
@susanstanionis1896 5 жыл бұрын
be kind to your live stock , use that snow blower to make path in deep snow fore them .
@owentimo 5 жыл бұрын
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!!!!
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@owentimo 5 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
@@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
@owentimo 5 жыл бұрын
@@Isavetractors Hmmmm, interesting. I will try mine this week. You're right it is hard getting that PTO driveshaft on! Ugh.
@RectifyTheParadigm 5 жыл бұрын
@@Isavetractors Have you figured out an easier way to mount the shaft? I just tried installing mine and I am struggling.
@davidgaylord2035 5 жыл бұрын
next you need a cab
@natesmith6310 5 жыл бұрын
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?
@Peter-pv8xx 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@davideldridge4202 4 жыл бұрын
How do you adjust lifters on Onan P218G
@timothyjerry2455 3 жыл бұрын
Of you ever want to sell it I’m right around the corner and will buy that anytime 👍🏻
@lawnman1734 4 жыл бұрын
I just got a model 50 for my 400. How does the model 50 do when cutting through 10 to 12 inches?
@Isavetractors 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@lawnman1734 4 жыл бұрын
@@Isavetractors thanks!
@berniebutler6899 4 жыл бұрын
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????
@lawnman1734 4 жыл бұрын
Model 50 is what you're looking for.
@andrewsbigadeventures7918 2 жыл бұрын
What model blower is that and would it fit on a 317 thanks for posting norman
@tomgolden8996 5 жыл бұрын
You do know they make these new things called gloves
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
Never heard of those 😉
@welderwg10 4 жыл бұрын
What model snowblower is on your 400??
@tonyrollin402 50 минут бұрын
Hi Norman could you help me I have a John Deere 300 garden tractor I want to get a snow blower for it but before I do I want to know how to put it on can you help me ????
@tonyrollin402 26 минут бұрын
By the way it's a 1977 John Deere
@jackolson6479 5 жыл бұрын
Whats Better the 318 or the 400, can you do a comparison video?
@HuntGamingProductions 5 жыл бұрын
i bet i got a john deere tractor u might be interested in
@jimf1964 5 жыл бұрын
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?
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@jimf1964 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
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 😉
@jimf1964 5 жыл бұрын
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? 🤔😉😁
@kamrynmeek6838 5 жыл бұрын
Looks alittle cold
@ericchapman6251 5 жыл бұрын
Does adding that weight put significant additional stress on the transmission?
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
No it does not. These are real heavy duty rear ends
@robj2704 4 жыл бұрын
Hmm...somebody waited until it snowed to get their blower ready.
@Isavetractors 4 жыл бұрын
Better late than never! 🤣
@larrywolford5686 3 жыл бұрын
o you now where I can get a electric lift for a john deere 214
@Isavetractors 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@stevemartin7824 2 жыл бұрын
He put the chains on backwards!
@Isavetractors 2 жыл бұрын
Yea one side went on backwards. Corrected off camera.
@freewillfarms2059 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
Yes worth it!
@dwynepen7626 4 жыл бұрын
These 400s are already collector items . ..the value will go up
@MrVailtown 5 жыл бұрын
How well that single stage blower work in heavy wet snow ?
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
Not well. Will bring out the plow for the heavy wet stuff
@rydplrs71 5 жыл бұрын
Oops Oops That is a single stage.
@rydplrs71 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@SkiddingF350 5 жыл бұрын
@@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!!
@rickmartyn55 3 жыл бұрын
What's the difference from a 316 and a 400?
@Isavetractors 3 жыл бұрын
The width of the machine, the steering, and the engine
@MegaGeorge1948 5 жыл бұрын
Can put a cab on it?
@RustyZipper 5 жыл бұрын
3:52 I can’t look ....😵
@leor838 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like you put the chains on upside down, better check them.
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
See the video notes
@leor838 5 жыл бұрын
@@Isavetractors Good job Norman!
@lwoodt1 3 жыл бұрын
Why not set the tractor up in September when its warm and then you would be ready to go when it gets cold.
@stevelecain886 5 жыл бұрын
i think your chains are inside out, your open end loops for your cross chains shouldn't be rubbing on your tires.
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
See the video notes. I noticed that after I reviewed the footage and fixed it
@Hello.alexis.speaking 5 жыл бұрын
Ok, so 3 hydro levers, up/down shoot, whats the 3rd, unused for snowblower?
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
The third is for the rear hitch and mower deck lift
@Hello.alexis.speaking 5 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I have a John Deere GX325! would love a snowblower like that one you have on that 400!
@GrauBartMedia 5 жыл бұрын
Can't you just "magically" make the snow disappear?
@That_black_7.3 5 жыл бұрын
What part of maine?
@RustyZipper 5 жыл бұрын
Why are you working outside in the cold?
@Isavetractors 5 жыл бұрын
Shop was full of other projects in progress and needed the better lighting
@RustyZipper 5 жыл бұрын
Brrrt
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