I rolled my John Deere 4044R tractor on a slope while mowing. I had my seat belt on and am okay. I'm hoping the engine will unlock overnight.
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@tkjlochmandy71125 жыл бұрын
it takes an awesome humble human to admit and show a fail like this. Glad you did not get hurt. Good luck with getting it going again...
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@don74065 жыл бұрын
Wow, glad you are ok. Any tractor rollover you can walk away from is a win.
@tonysantana14935 жыл бұрын
glad your okay and that your not using my equipment!!
@JohnSmith-tv5ep5 жыл бұрын
Sheesh !!, that definetly, totally just sucks! This spoke to me. Thanks for posting this video, Takes a Real man to put yourself out there with a teachable life lesson at your own expense. I APPLAUD YOUR HONESTY SIR! Thank you.
@hughgriffiths58375 жыл бұрын
Rolled my first (and hopefully only 🤞🏼) tractor when I was 18yrs old. It was a 40 horse John Deere. You never forget it. Thankfully I WASNT buckled as I jumped from the seat (all I could think of was the tractor landing on my legs as I leapt) because when the tractor landed, the seat was smeared down 3’ of the trunk of a big birch tree. Had I been buckled it would’ve been me (maybe the ONLY EXCEPTION when it comes to not being buckled - ALWAYS wear your seatbelt like you were!!!) Listen to your “spidey senses” when you’re side hilling and back down them vs turning/side hilling at all. Glad you’re ok. Like I said, I can still see it like it was yesterday (when it was 27 years ago) my full load of gravel starting to slide sideways out of my bucket in slow motion wondering what in the hell was happening until my next thought was JUMP!!!! Lol
@rsmith27865 жыл бұрын
Note for the future: Always wait at least 24 hours after getting the machine upright before trying to crank. On it's side oil from the crankcase slowly leaks past the piston rings and fills the cylinder. If you crank in this condition, it's not uncommon to bend a connecting rod or damage other components in the rotating assembly. If you really want to reduce the risk of hydrolocking, remove the glow plugs and crank to expel the oil. First instinct is to upright the machine, start it, and get it out of there. That reaction can be costly.
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
Noted. I got lucky on this one.
@garybulwinkle825 жыл бұрын
Gee, my Kubota has a compression release! It's a do-hikey that keeps the exhaust valve from closing all the way.
@davidconaway28305 жыл бұрын
Sorry for such a hard lesson. Happy to see you're ok and the visible damage to the tractor is minimal. I will keep my fingers crossed for the engine!
@beirutvet5 жыл бұрын
Had a similar situation last summer. Lessons learned. Glad you are ok.
@ThePlowGuys5 жыл бұрын
This is a great reason why you should leave your R.O.P. (Roll Over Protection) up when out with your tractor. Thanks for sharing.
@LoneWolf-cf5tp5 жыл бұрын
Good luck. Stay safe bro. Gotta love mom checking things out
@daddi2755 жыл бұрын
pull the injectors and turn the engine over, DO NOT turn over with starter otherwise you may bend a connecting rod.You can turn over by hand from the front engine pulleys.
@JohnDiMartino5 жыл бұрын
daddi275 This man is clearly ignorant , no one in there right mind would right a tractor and try to turn it over right away! Probably the same guy that put a perfectly good tractor on its side .
@nicholasdowns35025 жыл бұрын
John DiMartino, he did leave the parking brake on most of the time, and when he disengaged it he was standing in front of the tire.
@shortthrow504 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Downs you clearly didn’t understand that guys post. He’s talking about damaging the engine by trying to start. Not about parking brakes and standing in front of it. Lmao
@saintsfan79914 жыл бұрын
Glad that you are ok. It takes a real man to show his mistakes. Thanks for sharing, it's a good reminder to all of us and how we get complacent on our tractors sometimes...that did not even look like a sketchy/steep grade.
@NorthwestSawyer4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That was the point of my video. I’ve been running heavy equipment for 27 years. It can happen to anyone.
@debdottir5 жыл бұрын
I'm really glad you're okay. So smart to wear your seatbelt!
@flintstoneengineering5 жыл бұрын
More than lucky! Well done for using the belt and keeping your paws on the wheel, not easy to overcome our instinct to put an arm out but it rarely goes well.
@saltysteel39964 жыл бұрын
You should always wait 24 hours for all fluids to settle in the tractor before trying to start it after a roll over event has happened. Glad you are ok.
@WilliamsonRidge5 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you didn’t get hurt ROPS and seatbelt definitely effective safety features!
@danielh47595 жыл бұрын
I also survived a roll. I was too close to the edge of a fresh digout for a basement to a house. Ground gave out as i drove by. The only way for me to bail was to jump further out than the tractor could roll. It was an old ford with no ropes. Had a massive bruise on my leg. It all happened so fast that i have no idea exactly what caused the bruise. Glad you are okay!
@jwilliams66585 жыл бұрын
Safety first bro, glad your ok, these mighty machines are worthless if we aren't around to use, and enjoy them. Your a man with great amounts of knowledge, but it happens to the best of us, stay extra safe please bro, keep logging bro!!
@Patriot17765 жыл бұрын
Praise God you're OK!! Hallelujah!! Thanks be to God for rollbars!! O_O Really hope also that engine starts back up after sitting over night. As others have said, pull the glow plugs and/or the injectors and crank it over a few revolutions to get the oil outta the cylinders first before you try starting it again!
@GoodWorksTractors4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks for sharing! I've been close, but never rolled fortunately. Good thing you had your seat belt on. I guess I should be wearing mine.
@glenngoodale17095 жыл бұрын
Your video has brightened this wacky week of mine. Thank you!
@falllineridge5 жыл бұрын
Dude! Praise God you’re ok! Man that’s scary. Mega props for posting this.
@badbadbob15 жыл бұрын
My tractor was a slow ride over as well. I was lucky I was able to use the bucket to get it back on its wheels. Be safe my friend. Hoping for a restart after everything settles back down.
@Lorddanielrushton3715 жыл бұрын
Thank God your all right. Nice recovery. Be safe on those things.
@kat26415 жыл бұрын
Omg your lucky to be alive !! Tractor s can be replaced you can't! Glad your ok.. sorry about the motor but that can be replaced. 48 years ago I ran on my hands an knees to keep from being rolled over by a tricycle front end row crop Ford 540 .. it is scary as Fudge!!! Just glad your still with us ....
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story, Joe! I’m hearing skit just like it.
@jamesharless53575 жыл бұрын
So thankful that you’re OK, great job having a seatbelt on. I hope that motor is OK for you, good luck
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
Thanaks, James.
@bradbusch95855 жыл бұрын
So glad you are ok hope the tractor will start good luck
@aaronstroud52785 жыл бұрын
That sucks Jason. At least you’re okay and like you said, it could have been worse.
@timothyball31445 жыл бұрын
I've heard of loggers rolling skidders over to pull the bellypan, but this wasn't really needed. Glad you are ok and it looks like an easy fix with just unbolting and remounting the ROPS. Not that it will be cheap, but certainly easy. I have seen Nathan running around in his new tractor with the roll bar not extended up and he needs to see this.
@hanginwithhippiecowboy79784 жыл бұрын
Glad you and the tractor are O.k. Thanks for sharing your story. I'm sure this will help save some lives in the future.
@NorthwestSawyer4 жыл бұрын
I hope so!
@markdenney39035 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you guys are alright. Be careful.
@grantsanders94255 жыл бұрын
glad your ok you either need to pull out the injectors or glow plugs then crank over to pump out fuel /oil on top of pistons hope engine isnt hurt.
@davemount26073 жыл бұрын
One of the few who actually wear a seat belt I see. Glad to see you and Johnny survived it basically unscathed 👍
@brandonwall83383 жыл бұрын
I feel much safer without the belt - lap belts aren’t really gonna do too much on a roll over... if it’s a fast jerk, you’re guaranteed a broken arm if you’re belted, if it’s a slow roll you can walk out as the tractor is coming up.....
@garypuls52635 жыл бұрын
I can't believe you turned the key without checking the oil 😢
@Shawn-rq4py5 жыл бұрын
between 1:53 and 1:55 ish there an edit. He’s behind the cutter then in the seat So he could have checked it and just didn’t show it.
@TexasAggieNetwork5 жыл бұрын
Adrenaline will make you do crazy stuff
@ThoenWorks5 жыл бұрын
Man, what a bummer.. glad to you're in ok.
@regsparkes65075 жыл бұрын
OMG ( understatement) There`s why and how a ROPS works, and of course, seat belts. I`m thinking that maybe the engine oil went down through the valves too, and possibly the injectors will have to be removed to allow the engine oil out that way. We`ll see. The main ( only ) thought here is that you are OK Thank God!
@christofix5 жыл бұрын
I hope the motor will be OK. You are a positive man when you say "it could have been worse"
@firewoodprovidersnorthwest4 жыл бұрын
Ive been doing Custom Mowing and Tilling for over 45 years, and Ive seen this before...I am so very Thankful that you had your seatbelt on, and therefor didn't get killed. So many guys do in fact get killed, and its so sad. Ive had many close calls myself thru the years, in my learning what Not to do on a tractor. Be careful, and keep Safe.
@NorthwestSawyer4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Rodney. I always wear my seatbelt. Especially now.
@nickclark25015 жыл бұрын
Wow. Glad you are ok. Maybe there is a lesson for me in this, to wear my seatbelt... I’m glad you were!!
@ResidentialDirtWork5 жыл бұрын
I know I should too. For some reason just never put it on.
@ScoutCrafter5 жыл бұрын
Awesome recovery! That hill is much steeper then it looks on camera! Great stuff! Thanks for sharing...
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@johnwarren-6495 жыл бұрын
I'm a survivor of a none ropes tractor roll over. I bailed off the opposing way the tractor rolled. Was that smart probably not but I survived it but sore as hell over it for several weeks. It makes you very thankful for ropes on a tractor.
@JM-yx1lm5 жыл бұрын
Rops not ropes
@briankshaw87555 жыл бұрын
That's my biggest fear also when mowing my place. I have a 4105 JD. Glad you had your seatbelt on.
@traceyosterlind145 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@4x4Moses5 жыл бұрын
NEVER try to start a tractor immediately after righting it!
@laprepper5 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to just remove the spark plugs pump out the oil and then fill more oil into the tank and check the level? Or do you basically have to let the tractor sit for a few days after it's been righted
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
I pulled the glow plugs in the next video.
@ShainAndrews5 жыл бұрын
@@laprepper Best to clear the cylinder instead of hoping it drains past the rings. Remove spark plug, injector glow plug, whatever it takes to open the cylinder up.
@66Oliver5 жыл бұрын
Shain Andrews Seriosly? It’s a Diesel... there are no spark plugs, only injectors. The rule of thumb I’ve heard is to let the tractor sit where it is for 24 hours to let all the fluids flow back to where they should go.
@ShainAndrews5 жыл бұрын
@@66Oliver Yeah buddy I know that. My post applies to any engine. I'm not lazy and will not assume a cylinder self clears for a given period of time. Not worth the risk when all a guy has to do is pull an injector, glow plug, or spark plug to clear a cylinder.
@butternuthillfarm15995 жыл бұрын
WOW! From now on I'm going to where my seat belt when working with tractors. Word to the wise, always right any evidence of of these accidents before your wife see's it, otherwise you may get grounded, lol. Glad your OK. When you were walking up that hill, I could tell it was steeper than it looks on camera.
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! My wife’s response was,”what were you thinking?”😬
@wymershandymanservice99655 жыл бұрын
Glad to see your all in one piece. Things can be fixed , our pride gets over our mistakes. You always have great content but I’m thinking this was a little extreme 😂👍. They always say if it doesn’t kill you it’s makes you stronger so you must be approaching King Kong status by now. Thanks for your videos.
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Wymer’s Handy Man Service. This definitely sucked some wind out of my sail.
@D-Allen5 жыл бұрын
First of all, I'm glad you're ok and also glad you had the guts to post it. It's a good lesson for everyone. With ROPS up, wear your seat belt. Any idea how steep the slope was? The camera never shows it accurately, but when you were beside it, putting it in neutral, you could tell it was pretty steep.
@JimG315475 жыл бұрын
Glad you are fine now just hope the tractor is the same.
@kevlarkroger60475 жыл бұрын
Wow! Glad your okay man!
@carrier085 жыл бұрын
I have a JD 3120. I use a 5’ bush hog on some very steep slopes. Only time I’ve had problems is when i decided to leave the loader on it. Take the extra 3 to 4 minutes and set the loader off. It’s amazing how much more stable it is without the loader.
@lowermichigan44375 жыл бұрын
Rops up, seatbelt on, and no injuries. At least you can say that much. I'd let the engine sit for a day or two before trying it. Hope that works out well.
@clevelandmatheson9835 жыл бұрын
The most important thing is you are ok, stuff happens and to repeat previous comments...I'm glad you had your seatbelt on.
@12ozbuds5 жыл бұрын
That almost happened to me on a Ford 1700. I was shaping a sand trap with a Arps blade and got the tractor pointed straight up . At the last second I jammed on the left brake pedal and the tractor swung around to the left and back down on level ground. Thank God you are ok.
@johndowe70035 жыл бұрын
yep people dont relize how quick things happen, good thing ya didnt panic
@lucasgroesbeck14475 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you are ok buddy!
@stephenrhodesianridgeback74185 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing this video of what can happen . You might of saved somebody’s life after they watched this . 👍👍
@crslyrn5 жыл бұрын
Glad you're ok & didn't get hurt other than maybe your pride. That's proof right there, seat belt & R.O.P.S. doing what they're meant to do. Stay safe.
@williamdawson33535 жыл бұрын
Good luck on the engine-should be ok. Fingers crossed.
@Wood.Water.Camping5 жыл бұрын
Glad your Ok. The tractor should be fine just let it sit for a bit.
@HomesteadJay5 жыл бұрын
Wow holy S$%% glad your ok! I have a Kubota BX24 on our homestead and its narrow and ive had some times where I need to change my pants haha ive had it unfortunately on two wheels but glad you are ok! Id remove the injectors and crank it over and blow fuel and oil out then when you check everything else out and get it running id change the oil too! Glad you are safe!
@joecraft44095 жыл бұрын
Great lesson for everybody. Sorry about the turn over, call your dealer for advice before trying to start it.
@MadWiking5 жыл бұрын
That's not luck, my friend, that's you beeing a good driver! you should always use the seatbelt, and when disaster strike, always STAY ON THE MACHINE! And you did! Respect to you man! Deep Respect! Glad all went well! The JD should be fine after a good rest. ;) Best regards from Norway!
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Roy! She’s up and running. Stay tuned!
@TheBeardedGiant5 жыл бұрын
As everyone has said, I am glad that you are ok, seat belts save lives and equipment can be repaired. A real pro staying calm under pressure.
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
Just a new roof and some new shorts😬
@TheBeardedGiant5 жыл бұрын
Northwest Sawyer that isn’t so bad.
@samgarofalo24615 жыл бұрын
New owner of a 1025R here, These suckers can tip easy, The dealer told me that 15 degrees is max, ( I believe that JD is just covering their butt ). I put a level gauge on my dash and have gone 25°, I have stacked weights on rear tires and I’m presently installing front weights to give it a lower center of gravity. I was on a slight grade 10 degrees or so, and I just dumped a load of brush. The loader was about a third of the way up, I backed up quick and cut the wheel to the right, the next thing I knew, my right rear tire was coming up off the ground. Mower deck was still on too.
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
And wear your seatbelt!
@samgarofalo24615 жыл бұрын
Yupper My belt was on
@TedAlexander245 жыл бұрын
Glad you didn’t get hurt. Also glad the chain didn’t break and hurt you guys. I’m sure being a heavy equipment operator, you trust wire rope over chain. Good luck.
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
I strung my heavy coat over the chain just in case but it was a real concern of mine.
@kapperoutdoors5 жыл бұрын
Good recovery! Sure could have been a lot worse no matter rookie or seasoned pro a lot of blindspot sneak up on us! Nice work :-)
@MrKen-longrangegrdhogeliminato5 жыл бұрын
Hi Kapper!, Yet to what you said, a low spot or dip unseen from the seat could cause tip over, I had it almost happen cycle bar mowing fence row for my brother in law with a Farmall M , that was just about caused a full blown pucker for me.
@slamsshenanigans22965 жыл бұрын
Glad your ok, good for wearing your seatbelt, now you know the do not go past point.
@Bernie51724 жыл бұрын
YOU A LUCKY BOY. 2 OF MY NEIGHBORS WERE KILLED IN TRACTOR ROLLOVERS ABT 1970 No roll over protection bars back then
@grantclarke47135 жыл бұрын
Glad you didn't get hurt...seat belts are great.
@vrock2655 жыл бұрын
Cameras never do steepness justice. They make things look flatter. Wasn't till you had the long shot down the hill could we tell how steep it really is. It is very hilly where I live and even the lightest side hill when going over a gopher mound with the back tire is enough to give her a push over. Side hills are white knucklers for me. Glad you are ok.
@gregmislick11175 жыл бұрын
and this is why it bugs me when I see guys operating with the ROPS bar folded down on machines where it can fold for transport or storage ( and having a 1050 with a fixed bar, that's a handy option ) "...I was just mowing and..." Your telling this story is all the justification the ROPS should ever need.....it may have seemed slow to you in the seat ( fight or flight reaction etc) but I'll bet it went over pretty fast to anyone watching, once they go over center, they just go. Very glad you are alright. Must have been quite the ride. Staying put and NOT trying to jump clear as it went over must have taken about all the guts you had and maybe some of your kindly neighbor's as well. People get hurt that way. Sure hope that the engine drains and that's all it is. Good Luck and thanks for sharing the teaching moment with us all !!
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
Well said, Greg.
@dman6666666665 жыл бұрын
Wow, glad your okay!
@FreedomToRoam864 жыл бұрын
thanks for showing - good less for those of us with similar hills and tractors!
@debyfalkner86285 жыл бұрын
Oh no! Like everyone else I am glad you are ok.
@lakesideranch5 жыл бұрын
Glad you survived that unfortunate accident. Could have been disastrous! Hope the diesel recovers as well... Doug@ the "ranch"
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Doug! It took some work but she’s running again. Stay tuned!
@Norseman2205 жыл бұрын
Sorry about your little mishap. Glad you are ok.
@stephenrexrode80345 жыл бұрын
glad you are OK!!!
@Z-Bart5 жыл бұрын
Wow. Glad you survived. That could have ended way differently.
@ericlakota65124 жыл бұрын
That sucks glade you hade role bar only few of my tractors have them and glade your ok you can always fix bent tin safty is best amagin being hurt would caust you every think. God bless you sure
@charleyandsarah5 жыл бұрын
Be curious what the actual slope was in that spot? I run on the slopes a lot, but never really heard a tipover angle. I only run my seatbelt when I feel tipsy, lol, i think that is SOP in tractor land
@davekessing22665 жыл бұрын
I guess high cg, especially with the operator on it 😂😜
@Twangg15 жыл бұрын
I have found (through personal experience) that it is much more difficult to get an even mowing when your tractor is in this position relative to earth... I suggest you refrain from repeating this action! (and I'm very glad you are ok...)
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
I found out this isn’t the technique for edging your lawn🤣
@garybulwinkle825 жыл бұрын
I've had my Kubota for thirty four years now, and have "rolled" it twice. Both times I wasn't wearing the seat belt, and kinda rolled out on the ground....thank God for the ROPS!! I shut the engine off immediately and righted the tractor as quickly as possible. No damage either time except the battery leaked acid and had to be cleaned up/replenished. My tires are filled with liquid which gives you more confidence on hills. One time my front tire found a hole the other my rear tire found a rock, which is all it takes when you're that close to the limit!!!
@pboulware17375 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing as we all need to be reminded of how accidents happen! Glad you are Ok and I'm sure the Deere will be to!!
@waverlywhitaker73915 жыл бұрын
Sir Thank God you’re ok !!!!!
@mikesullwold75525 жыл бұрын
Good to see your ok and ya got tractor out. This may help you next time you mow. I may be wrong but from what I could see it looked like it might help if you let your top link out a little. The shredder should ride on the tail wheel before it rides on front skids. If you are on level ground try and adjust your mower and three point so that it sits level or tipped back just a hair and it won't scrape the ground. In turn it helps keep wieght on tractor. May or may not help. Just looked a little funny in video.
@LloydJarvis5 жыл бұрын
I was lucky, just rolled my brand new little tractor myself. Had 15 hours on it. Learned a quick lesson. Seat belt was on.
@donmotz55285 жыл бұрын
Wow.......sure glad you're ok......glad you had the seat belt on......phone the JD dealer and they will tell you what to watch for in the recovery start up procedure after a roll accident......like I always say my friend.....stay safe....lol....... :)
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Don. I got her running. The video, of course, is posting😬
@thomasdesmond22485 жыл бұрын
Thank God your ok. God bless
@SmartMoneyReviews5 жыл бұрын
Do you have fluid in tires and weights? May help.
@leeashworth98745 жыл бұрын
Glad you are ok
@MrX-gl3jl5 жыл бұрын
I keep the loader full of gravel and low to the ground when on hills helps abit.
@MrGeroth5 жыл бұрын
I noticed you changed you shorts before filming. Lol. Glad you’re not hurt.
@petergriffin15462 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Glad your ok. Does insurance cover damage?
@storemannc5 жыл бұрын
Are you rear tires loaded equally on both sides.
@nwhittemore0788555 жыл бұрын
Get those tires water filled and eliminate this problem. It will lower your center of gravity and also when on a slope get that bucket as low as you can without fear of it hitting the ground. I grew up on a tractor mowing high walls in old strip pits put that bad boy in 2 wheel drive 1st gear and stomp the uphill brake to the floor while counter steering like your drifting a car.You want to run the hill with the tractor 45° to the direction of intended travel.
@bendigr5 жыл бұрын
Are the tires loaded? what is the angle that tipped it over. it doesn't appear too steep of an angle.
@jonyknoxvil5 жыл бұрын
The ROPS saved your life. You standing there like a ghost haha
@maraudermitchelli5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@joecorrie15 жыл бұрын
Like rod said it takes a man to show his mistake on you tube 👍🏽 Hopefully some will learn from this, and as far as starting that tractor up if there’s oil on top of a piston you could snap a rod you need to either pull the injectors out or the glow plugs if it has them and turn it over and let it squirt the oil out before it’s under compression to start
@lewiscleveland46615 жыл бұрын
Its always a good day when you can walk away from a near tragedy. I was wondering being a newer tractor are they equipped with a rollover kill circuit that needs to be manually reset?
@mjarchambeau5 жыл бұрын
You lucked out. Thank goodness for ROPS.
@NorthwestSawyer5 жыл бұрын
And seat belts.
@johnpyle80275 жыл бұрын
First of all thank God you weren't hurt! Second of all thank God I was not there! The second you went for the starter you would have been relieved of command. 60K straps are great, if you can get away with it never use a chain. Let that tractor sit with the glow plugs out of it, oil filter off and drain plug out. The next day try turning it over "manually" unhook power source. Live and learn, it's all we can do. I'm glad it happened slow and you didn't lose your head. Next time bring your arms to your chest. the wheel could turn with force and break limbs. Better yet no more next times! lol