Join us on a journey to save a rusty, abandoned John Deere 5200 from being completely swallowed by weeds! In this full restoration video, we tackle every challenge to bring this unique piece of equipment back to life. You'll see every step, from the initial rescue from the field to a complete engine rebuild and a bold new paint job.
This is more than just a restoration; it's a story of an old 'Ran When Parked' Govt Tractor getting a new chance. Whether you're a seasoned mechanic, a farm enthusiast, or just love a good DIY project, this video is for you. Watch us turn this rusty piece of history into a brand-new-looking beast.
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YouTube Chapters and Timestamps
0:00 - Introducing the new project: a rusty, non-running tractor
0:13 - The team heads out on the road to pick up the tractor
0:49 - Assessing the state of the tractor buried in weeds
1:10 - Discovering it's a John Deere 5200 with missing parts
1:51 - Winching the tractor onto the trailer
2:45 - The tractor is secured and heading back to the shop
3:14 - Back at the shop, the guys try to roll the tractor off the trailer
4:22 - The day has come to begin the restoration
5:02 - Getting the tractor into the bay
5:46 - The game plan: changing fluids and filters
6:32 - Draining the oil and the "oily sausages"
7:40 - Draining the transmission oil
8:40 - Addressing YouTube comments and channel membership
9:43 - Finding metal chunks and discussing the "pig wipers"
10:28 - Installing the new oil filter
11:10 - Jokes about the '90s and programming the ECU
12:14 - Trying to get the tractor to crank and the 2014 battery
12:45 - Finding a major fuel leak
12:56 - Calling Area Diesel Service for a new gasket
13:12 - Mr. Kurt from Area Diesel Service arrives with the part
14:09 - Draining the rest of the fuel and replacing the gasket
15:01 - Filling the injection pump with new fuel
15:32 - Searching for a lost bolt
16:19 - Finally retrieving the bolt
16:58 - Firing up the tractor for the first time
17:52 - The tractor starts up with an 11-year-old battery
18:40 - Debating the best battery brands
19:04 - Taking the newly running tractor for a test drive
21:50 - Looking for a new hood for the tractor
22:26 - Receiving the new hood and other parts
23:38 - Assessing the expensive new parts from John Deere
24:15 - Taking off the old parts and preparing for paint
24:48 - The team struggles to get the new hood on
25:28 - Realizing the hood is the wrong fit
26:22 - The team starts painting the tractor green
27:29 - Randy paints the fenders
28:33 - Checking out the painted parts
29:22 - The decision to paint the tractor green and black
30:37 - Applying the final coat of green paint
31:00 - Reassembling the tractor
32:46 - The newly painted tractor is complete
33:58 - The final reveal of the restored tractor
34:25 - Outro and a visit to the Snap-On truck
36:17 - Checking out tools from the Snap-On truck
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