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Have you ever wondered what a smaller, mid-size professional-grade fuel-injected Stihl chainsaw would be like? In today’s Purple Collar Life video, I’m sharing my thoughts of the Stihl 300i FI - fuel injected — a scaled-down version of the legendary MS 500i. #chainsaw #fuelinjected #ms261 #ms500i @stihlusa @Stihl #ms300i #purplecollarlife This is NOT a real Stihl model… but after running my MS261C and seeing how well fuel injection works on the 500i, I couldn’t help but imagine what a 50cc class, fuel-injected Stihl saw might be like. In this video, we take a look at: 🔸 Advantages of fuel injection in a chainsaw 🔸 Power to weight ratio of small professional chainsaws 🔸 The cost of the 500i fuel injection power 🔸 Hypothetical customer base for a 300i saw 🔸 Why a mid-size fuel-injected saw would be a game changer 🔸 How it would compare to the MS 261C and MS 291 🔸 And how it could become the ultimate firewood saw If Stihl ever releases a smaller fuel-injected chainsaw, this is exactly how I picture it. 💬 Comment below: Would YOU buy a Stihl 300i if it ever became reality? What features would you want to see? Thanks for watching, and welcome back to Purple Collar Life! Fuel Injected. Compact. Professional. Meet the Stihl 300i…? Everyone knows the Stihl 500i is a beast — absolute powerhouse — but honestly, it’s too much saw for a homesteader like me. And the 261? Nearly perfect… but imagine this: all the benefits of pro-grade fuel injection, the size of a ranch saw, and the responsiveness of the big boys. That’s where the Stihl 300i comes in. Or… does it? Let’s talk about what a 300i should be — and why Stihl needs to build it. Why Fuel Injection Matters. Instant throttle response. Automatic altitude/fuel mix tuning. Better cold starting. No carb adjustments. Consistent power under load. Modern emission/efficiency improvements. Why the 500i proved FI works in handheld saws. Firewood people, homesteaders, weekend cutters would benefit — but don’t need 500i size/weight. The Problem With the 500i for Small Landowners: Heavy for limbing, Expensive (very), Overkill for 12–16" wood. Fatigue factor on long cutting sessions. Not ideal as an “only saw” for average users. Why the 261 Is Almost Perfect: Weight. Balance. Proven reliability. Power-to-size. It’s the ideal “one saw solution” — except that it lacks fuel injection. What a Stihl 300i Should Be 50–55cc class Fuel Injected (like the 500i but scaled down) Slightly more power than the 261 Same or lighter weight Optional heated handles M-Tronic style digital fuel management with FI Toolless filter access More efficient fuel use “Farm & Ranch Plus” level durability Why Stihl Should Build the 300i The mid-size market is huge. Homesteaders want pro features without pro size. FI chainsaws will eventually trickle down anyway. A 300i would be a top-seller. Is Stihl making this? I have no idea. But they should. And if you agree, hit like so maybe Stihl will finally make the saw we all want. This isn’t a real saw — yet. But this is exactly what the next generation of chainsaws should look like. --------------------------------- Please subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PurpleCollarLife?sub_confirmation=1 Our website: www.purplecollarlife.com OUR EQUIPMENT LIST John Deere 2210 Tractor Ford 641 Workmaster tractor Ford 8N tractor Split-Fire 2265 and 3465 two-way log splitter Stihl chainsaws MS271 MS290 MS261C We live in Northwestern PA and have 70 Acres of Land, in the middle of family homestead land from more than 4 generations back. We enjoy working on our property with tractors, chainsaws, splitting firewood, rural living, and all purple collar life projects. Our day jobs are primarily white collar, but our rural life is full of blue collar and purple collar activity. #purplecollarlife YouTube Community guidelines: https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks The content of this video is intended for entertainment purposes only. Clicking on the affiliate links does not cost you any more, but does give us credit for sending you to Amazon. *We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Thank you for your support. Email: purplecollarlife@gmail.com #purplecollarlife Published November 26, 2025 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 82,507 Purple Collar Life is a privately owned channel and part of Education Situation Specialists. 0:00 - Bucking firewood rounds 1:50 - Stihl chainsaw 3:30 - Stihi 500i fuel injected saw - a POWERHOUSE 3:57 - Stihl MS261 pro grade 4:17 - Stihl 300i fuel injected 50cc chainsaw 5:00 - Yamaha XT250 fuel injected 5:24 - Why chainsaws need fuel injection 5:53 - Stihl 500i price and cost 6:12 - Stihl MS500i weight 6:45 - Fatigue factor 7:05 - MS261C - almost perfect - but not fuel injected 8:05 - Mid-size chainsaw market begging for the MS300i

The PERFECT Firewood Glove Does Not Exist… Prove Me Wrong! I've tested many glove types for firewood work. Chainsaw operation, carrying rounds, splitting, stacking, carrying split pieces into the house for the wood burner. There simply isn't a perfect glove for all situations. I’ve tried a bunch of gloves… none are perfect. Change my mind in the comments. Welcome back to Purple Collar Life — where we share real-world homestead, tractor, and firewood experience. Today I want YOUR help. What is the best glove for firewood? Glove links: Tuff Mate Gloves 1500 Deerskin Glove - https://amzn.to/3K9Hntv Kinco Lined Suede Cowhide Driver - https://amzn.to/49xhePI SHOWA Atlas 300 Natural Latex Palm Coated General Purpose Work Glove with Poly/Cotton Liner, 10-Gauge, Blue, Large (12 Pair) - https://amzn.to/4i8MiYi Cowlitz River Rigging Heavy Duty Cotton Gloves - https://www.loggingsupply.com/collections/crr-apparel/products/c-r-r-heavy-duty-cotton-gloves?variant=51575531595 4 Pack Linkable LED Shop Light, 4FT 42W - https://amzn.to/3X9o5Yb BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station, 288Wh Solar Generator, 600W AC Outlets (Power Lifting 1500W) - https://amzn.to/4odMx5V Upgrade 3-Pack Solar Motion Sensor Lights With Magnet, Ultra Bright Outdoor, 270 Wide Angle Waterproof Safety, for Courtyards, Garages, Decks (3 Black) - https://amzn.to/483B3M5 Why I’m Not a Glove Guy - I prefer bare hands because: Better feel and control Gloves usually get in the way Most gloves fail fast But firewood forces the issue: splinters, cold, abrasion. Glove #1 — STIHL Thin Leather Gloves Pros: Great feel, Good for chainsaw work, Comfortable Cons: Not warm, Not durable with firewood, Holes form quickly Anybody found a thin glove that actually holds up to rounds and splits? Let me know. Glove #2 — Kinco Insulated Leather Gloves Pros: Nice in cold weather, Good traditional winter work glove, Decent durability Cons: Too thick for precise chainsaw feel, Once wet = miserable, Dry stiff and hard, Slow to dry in winter Is there an insulated glove that DOESN’T turn into a rock after getting wet? Who makes it? Glove #3 — Cowlitz River Rigging Cotton Gloves Pros: Surprisingly warm, Flexible, Cheap (under $6), Good feel and some dexterity Cons: Soaks through instantly, Dry crusty, Wear out quickly in fingertips Cotton gloves are my favorite for running the log splitter… until they get wet. Anyone have a trick to keep this style from soaking through? The Real Problem: The Firewood Glove “Triangle” The impossible balancing act: You can usually only get two of the three: Warm Durable Good feel/dexterity Has anyone found gloves that hit ALL THREE? Drop your glove recommendations in the comments — brand, model. If you’ve tried a glove that failed, tell me that too. If you think I’m wrong about ANY of these, debate with me. I want to learn. And if someone already commented your favorite glove, reply to them and upvote it — let’s see which gloves rise to the top. Do you prefer leather or synthetic? Is waterproofing a must for firewood work? Do you break in gloves or toss them as soon as they stiffen? Should I try welding gloves? Rubber-coated gloves? Mechanics gloves? What’s the BEST glove under $10? What’s the BEST glove regardless of price? Anyone using heated gloves for firewood? I’m going to buy the top 3 gloves from the comments and make a follow-up comparison video. So your comment WILL impact the a future video. Until next time — stay warm, stay safe, and help me find the perfect pair of firewood gloves. --------------------------------- Please subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PurpleCollarLife?sub_confirmation=1 Our website: www.purplecollarlife.com OUR EQUIPMENT LIST John Deere 2210 Tractor Ford 641 Workmaster tractor Ford 8N tractor Split-Fire 2265 and 3465 two-way log splitter Stihl chainsaws MS271 MS290 MS261C We live in Northwestern PA and have 70 Acres of Land, in the middle of family homestead land from more than 4 generations back. We enjoy working on our property with tractors, chainsaws, splitting firewood, rural living, and all purple collar life projects. Our day jobs are primarily white collar, but our rural life is full of blue collar and purple collar activity. #purplecollarlife YouTube Community guidelines: https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks The content of this video is intended for entertainment purposes only. Clicking on the affiliate links does not cost you any more, but does give us credit for sending you to Amazon. *We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Thank you for your support. Email: purplecollarlife@gmail.com #purplecollarlife Published November 23, 2025 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 81,503 Purple Collar Life is a privately owned channel and part of Education Situation Specialists. 0:00 -

This might be the best firewood storage idea I've ever had - or it might be the worst. After this winter, we will know for sure. In today’s video, I’m trying something new with our fully seasoned firewood. Instead of leaving the IBC cage full of wood out in the open, I’m storing it inside IBC totes—and here’s the twist. I’m using the plastic bag from a 1-ton pallet of wood pellets as a full waterproof cover for the tote. The idea is simple: ✔ The wood is already seasoned ✔ The IBC tote keeps it contained and easy to move ✔ The pellet bag stretches perfectly over the top and sides ✔ Rain, snow, and winter weather shouldn’t be able to touch the wood But… will it actually work? I’m genuinely curious what you think. Could covering a tote with plastic like this cause: • Condensation inside the tote? • Moisture buildup that re-wets the wood? • Rot or mold over winter? • Or even offer a cozy habitat for rodents? Let me know in the comments if you think this is a smart firewood storage idea—or a bad one that’ll backfire in the spring. 😄 Thanks for watching, and as always, thanks for supporting Purple Collar Life!

Winter is coming fast, and it’s time to get everything ready before the snow starts flying! In this video, we share 4 essential things to do to prepare for winter — plus a bonus tip that can save your pipes (and your wallet). 4 essential winter prep tips and a bonus tip you'll be glad you did. We cover: 1 -Travel prep – check your tires, replace windshield washer fluid, and pack a winter emergency kit. 2 -Storage prep – add fuel stabilizer to summer equipment, winterize RVs and boats, and use battery tenders. 3 -Snow prep – make sure your tractor snow plow, snow blower, and shovels are ready to go. 4 -Heat prep – stock up on pellets, cover your firewood, and prep your wood stove for daily use. BONUS tip – don’t forget to disconnect your garden hose from the frost-free spigot! These quick steps can make a huge difference in keeping your home, vehicles, and gear ready for the cold months ahead. 💡 Subscribe to Purple Collar Life for more DIY, homestead, and tractor videos! Amazon links: Schumacher Electric 2A Car Battery Charger and Maintainer, 3-in-1 Solution, for 6V/12V Power Sport, Automotive, and Marine Batteries, SP1296 - https://amzn.to/4i8AHIL Fresh Cab Botanical Rodent Repellent - Environmentally Friendly, Keeps Mice Out - https://amzn.to/47UV1ZA Tomcat Rat and Mouse Killer Disposable Stations for Indoor/Outdoor Use: Child and Dog Resistant, Pre-Filled - https://amzn.to/47Qm1cw Rain-X RX68106 PREM DE-ICER Washer Fluid - https://amzn.to/49hQkeH 🔗 Related Videos: Winterize PWC the EASY way - https://youtu.be/lqcjfUHNEZM?si=vDcMKm6fjpsCL4YD Winterize jetski including oil change - https://youtu.be/JlYwBZj44TI?si=_yUnW4tfe9jepJxk Winterize RV - https://youtu.be/W-QrhPnJQes?si=SUB_OONGJyUEIsQa Winter fuel tips for equipment - https://youtu.be/_99ek1TYyEk?si=Wc42Sj4nOckBoq48 How long does one bag of pellets last? - https://youtu.be/H0VCviBJizM?si=I8WsYlz5aBQ7Yk3u Buck Wood Stove - https://youtu.be/03Cw0nSrtm8?si=TAF9tfPcd6eiX8kU 🧤 Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy winter the prepared way! #PurpleCollarLife #WinterPrep #HomesteadTips #DIYHome #WinterReady #ColdWeatherPrep 4 Essential Winter Prep Tips (Plus a Bonus You’ll Be Glad You Did!) Get Ready for Winter! 4 Things to Do Before the First Snowfall Winter Prep Checklist for Home & Garage | Don’t Forget These 4 Things! How We Prepare for Winter on the Homestead | Purple Collar Life 5 Smart Winter Prep Tips You Can Do This Weekend Save Time & Money This Winter – 4 Easy Prep Steps You Can’t Skip ---------------------------------- Please subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PurpleCollarLife?sub_confirmation=1 Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Purple-Collar-Life-107918060952197 Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/purplecollarlife/?hl=en Our website: www.purplecollarlife.com Partners and Sponsors Toro: https://www.toro.com/en Artillian: https://www.artillian.com/ Curtis Industries: https://curtisindustries.net/ OUR EQUIPMENT LIST John Deere 2210 Tractor Ford 641 Workmaster tractor Ford 8N tractor Toro TIMECUTTER Toro PowerMax Split-Fire 2265 and 3465 two-way log splitter Polaris Ranger Stihl chainsaws MS271 MS290 MS261C Super Duty Ford F-350 Godzilla 7.3 CCLB 2011 Sun Tracker 21 Party Barge with Mercury 60 EFI Bigfoot 1995 Ford Bronco XLT 351 w/Bassani stainless exhaust Ford F150 Lightning Lariat ER Stone Grey We live in Northwestern PA and have 70 Acres of Land, in the middle of family homestead land from more than 4 generations back. We enjoy working on our property with tractors, chainsaws, splitting firewood, rural living, and all purple collar life projects. Our day jobs are primarily white collar, but our rural life is full of blue collar and purple collar activity. #purplecollarlife YouTube Community guidelines: https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks The content of this video is intended for entertainment purposes only. Clicking on the affiliate links does not cost you any more, but does give us credit for sending you to Amazon. *We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Thank you for your support. Email: purplecollarlife@gmail.com #purplecollarlife Published November 13, 2025 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 79,503 Purple Collar Life is a privately owned channel and part of Education Situation Specialists. Sponsors: Toro, Artillian, Curtis Industries, Earthway, Andersen, B&W Hitches Clovis lubricants: http://www.clovislubricants.shopamsoil.com/ 0:00 - Veteran's day snow 0:44 - Buck - whitetail deer in rut 1:43 - Winter tip #1 - travel prep 1:59 - Studded winter tires 2:26 - Bridgestone Blizzak WS-90 3:25 - Winter tip #2 - storage 3:48 - Winterize boats and RVs 5:33 - Winter tip #3 - snow prep 7:16 - Winter tip #4 - heat prep 7:55 - cutting and splitting firewood 9:14 - Wood pellet heat 11:58 - Faucet or spigot

Why I Love the John Deere 3025E… But Still Didn’t Buy It. Is it the right upgrade tractor for me? If I were buying my first under 25 hp tractor, the 3025E would definitely be the one. You get the benefits of the 3 series chassis size, with the simplicity of a diesel engine that doesn't have emissions and regeneration cycles and complicated sensors/electronics. It's the perfect 25 horsepower compact tractor. Without a doubt. BUT - as someone who already has 23 hp John Deere 2210, I had to weigh the advantages of the 3025E against what I already have - that costs me nothing. Current tractor is a John Deere 2210 with Curtis cab, 3rd function, forks, etc. Is the John Deere 3025E the perfect upgrade? It came closer than anything else yet… but still didn’t make the cut. Why the 3025E is a Home Run Incredible value for a John Deere compact: ~$22K lightly used No emissions equipment, no DPF diesel particulate filter — sub-25HP class (simpler, reliable) Bigger tractor feel Larger chassis than the 2210 Significantly bigger wheels and tires Much improved ground clearance Foldable ROPS Wider bucket, higher lift numbers More reach and stability for forks Great capability for firewood, brush, small logs, material handling Highly popular — huge community, visible resale value 💬 The 3025E is my favorite tractor in the 25HP range — without a doubt. Better for navigating woods trails Better loader reach for unloading trailers Could finally move some heavier pallet loads A better base for future attachments Loader Lift — The Hard Numbers Rated Lift @ Full Height (at pivot) JD 2210 + 210 FEL ~620 lbs Barely enough for heavy pallets/totes JD 3025E + 300E ~845 lbs 225 lbs better — better, but still limited with forks + forward reach JD 3033R / 3039R + 320R ~1,400–1,600 lbs Now we’re talking → lifting full IBC totes, bigger implements, heavier logs Yes — the 3025E lifts a couple hundred pounds more vs the 2210. But the 3R jump is the first time you can confidently lift and position full IBC totes, larger attachments, implements, etc. $20K gets me 200 lbs more lift — but for around $26K+, I get nearly 2½× what I have now… and that’s a major upgrade. Why I Ultimately Said “Not Yet” More details on the deal-breakers: HP gain is tiny → 23HP → 24.7HP Loader increase isn’t huge enough in real world use (especially using forks) Transmission isn't the eHydro (auto-throttle, smoother control, cruise) My 2210 has the same standard HST as the 3025E (no auto-throttle, less refined feel) Loader joystick mounted on the loader mast Not as nice for ergonomics Fuel gauge not on dash (small but noticeable drawback) Frame and hydraulics not as heavy-duty as the 3R series If I’m going to spend over $20K, it needs to be a big upgrade — not just a noticeable one. Final Takeaway The 3025E is awesome — just not quite awesome enough for me right now I’ll keep watching the used market for the right 3033R or 3039R deal What do YOU think? Would you have made the jump? Who’s running a 3025E — do you love yours? ---------------------------------- Please subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PurpleCollarLife?sub_confirmation=1 Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Purple-Collar-Life-107918060952197 Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/purplecollarlife/?hl=en Our website: www.purplecollarlife.com We live in Northwestern PA and have around 70 Acres of Land, in the middle of family homestead land from more than 4 generations back. We enjoy working on our property and making improvements. We enjoy tractors, chainsaws, splitting firewood, rural living, and all purple collar life projects. #purplecollarlife YouTube Community guidelines: https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks The content of this video is intended for entertainment purposes only. Thank you for your support. Email: purplecollarlife@gmail.com #purplecollarlife Published November 9 , 2025 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 78,428 Purple Collar Life is a privately owned channel and part of Education Situation Specialists. 0:00 - John Deere 3025E 0:30 - John Deere 2210 1:00 - I wish it was bigger 1:20 - Ford 8n and 601 Workmaster 2:15 - Ground clearance 2:44 - 3 Series John Deere 3:03 - 3025E bargain price 3:16 - Tractor market - great time to buy! 3:31 - Used John Deere 3025E 4:15 - 3025E advantages 4:45 - Tire size and foldable ROPS 5:01 - Bucket size and 300E loader lift capacity 5:29 - 3025E is a very popular tractor 6:12 - Rear PTO - rototiller, brush hog, stump grinder 6:41 - Lift capacity 2210/2305 with 210 loader vs 3025E with 300E FEL 7:18 - Lift capacity is better with 3025E 7:44 - John Deere 3033R or 3039R difference 8:30 - 3025E vs 3039R vs hold off for future 9:25 - Comparing the numbers 10:02 - HST vs eHydro 10:54 - Fuel gauge 11:42 - Upgrade worth the money? 12:43 - Thought process in this decision 13:15 - Do you love your John Deere 3025E? 14:05 - ride along in our John Deere 2210 with Curtis Cab

Tire slime FAIL - why tire slime does not ALWAYS work to fix a flat tire. Tips and tutorial for removing the front tire from a classic tractor like our Ford 641 Workmaster, Ford 8N, 2N, 9N, NAA, Jubilee, 600 series, 601 series, 800 series, etc. Our front tire needed repair (tire slime didn't solve the problem - here's why), and it has cast front wheel weights on the insides of the rims. In this video, I show how to remove those wheel weights, remove the wheel, and re-install the wheel onto the studs, and re-install those 1/2 moon wheel weights back onto the insides of the wheels. I also explain why the tire slime didn't work inside the flat tire - it's because this tire already had a tube in it. The tire slime, and tire repair plug, could not fix the tire because those two solutions couldn't repair the puncture hole (from a crab apple thorn) through the outside tire and the inside tube. I had a new Firestone tube installed ($25) and the tire is working perfectly now. #fordtractor #fordworkmaster #ford601 #tractortires #purplecollarlife #flattirefix #wheelweight #DIY #classictractor Ford 601 Workmaster 641 playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJy7cj0ut2cBMlMwvY3IMs5TY27N99OGr Ford 8N playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJy7cj0ut2cBWTStoVA1G_lfQ8hnhUtLu How do you get the wheel weights off of a tractor wheel? How do you remove a tractor front wheel? How do you jack the front of a tractor? How to install front wheel weights. How to remove tractor wheels. How to fix a flat tire on a tractor. Tire slime fail. Fix-a-flat fail. Installing a tire tube on a tractor. Tractor flat tire repair. DIY tractor front wheel removal process. Tractor tutorial. Tractor front wheel removal step-by-step Links to tools used M12 Compact Inflator Kit - https://amzn.to/4qUhiiQ RIDGID 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench Kit with 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger - https://amzn.to/47BIBFy ---------------------------------- Please subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PurpleCollarLife?sub_confirmation=1 Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Purple-Collar-Life-107918060952197 Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/purplecollarlife/?hl=en Our website: www.purplecollarlife.com Partners and Sponsors Toro: https://www.toro.com/en Artillian: https://www.artillian.com/ Curtis Industries: https://curtisindustries.net/ OUR EQUIPMENT LIST Takeuchi TB235-2 mini excavator John Deere 2210 Compact Tractor Ford 641 Workmaster tractor Ford 8N tractor Toro TIMECUTTER Toro TIMECUTTER MAX 54 with MyRide 77503 Toro PowerMax Split-Fire 2265 two-way log splitter Split-Fire 3465 two-way log splitter Polaris Ranger Yamaha XT250 dual sport motorcycle Stihl chainsaws MS271 MS290 MS261C Super Duty Ford F-350 Godzilla 7.3 CCLB 2011 Sun Tracker 21 Party Barge with Mercury 60 EFI Bigfoot 1995 Ford Bronco XLT 351 w/Bassani stainless exhaust Ford F150 Lightning Lariat ER Stone Grey We live in Northwestern PA and have around 70 Acres of property, in the middle of family homestead land from more than 4 generations back. We have one daughter, one rescued Great Dane, and one cat. We enjoy working on our property and making improvements. We enjoy tractors, chainsaws, splitting firewood, rural living, and all purple collar life projects. Our day jobs are primarily white collar job, but our rural life is full of blue collar and purple collar activity. #purplecollarlife YouTube Community guidelines: https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks The content of this video is intended for entertainment purposes only. Clicking on the affiliate links does not cost you any more, but does give us credit for sending you to Amazon. *We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Thank you for your support. Email: purplecollarlife@gmail.com #purplecollarlife Published November 8 , 2025 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 78,453 Purple Collar Life is a privately owned channel and part of Education Situation Specialists. 0:00 - Flat tire - Ford 601 tractor 0:50 - No more field mice! (Thanks, Dave) 1:22 - Front wheel weights attached to the rims 1:45 - Jacking up the front of the tractor 2:16 - Removing lug nuts on front wheel 13/16 socket 2:52 - Removing the wheel weights from the back side of the wheel 3:25 - Wheel removed 3:38 - Repaired wheel - had a tube in it 4:09 - Repair cost 4:33 - How to re-install the wheel weights 5:01 - A better way to re-install inside wheel weights 5:43 - Weights re-installed 6:30 - What's a better way to lift the tractor front?

Pouring a concrete pad in cold weather? In this video, we show how a classic Ford 8N tractor and a vintage 3-point PTO-driven cement mixer make the job easier and faster. We’re mixing Quikrete 5000 High Early Strength Concrete Mix and pouring a 6 ft x 6 ft concrete pad — even though temperatures were below 50°F. You’ll learn why high-early-strength concrete is important in cold conditions, how to properly load and operate a cement mixer behind the tractor, and how to place and finish concrete for strong results. Being able to drive the mixer exactly where you need to pour reduces labor and keeps the mix from curing too soon. If you love tractors, homesteading, DIY concrete projects, or vintage equipment in action — this video is for you! Using our 1948 Ford 8N tractor and a 70-year old Frohring Redi Mixer 3-point cement mixer to mix Quikrete 5000 commercial grade concrete mix and pour a 6x6 cement sidewalk pad in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. During the curing time for this cement, temperatures ranged between 32 and 50 degrees F. The cement mixer and tractor haven't been connected together in decades. We had to weld a new end on the PTO shaft coupler attachment for the cement mixer. Originally, the 8n tractor had a 1-1/8 inch PTO spline. But we have upgraded it to the more common 1-3/8 inch spline, so the cement mixer needed a new coupler welded on the end. We purchased 44 bags, each 50 pounds of the Quickrete 5000. We ended up using 33 of the bags for this pad. This redi-mixer was used in the 1950's and 1960's as part of a business owned by my great Uncles - where they produced colored bricks called Rainbow Rock. They had molds and poured the bricks, selling them for $0.60 per sq ft. to local lumber yards and contractors. The molds and rainbow rock machine/equipment came from General Engines Co., Inc., located in Gloucester City, NJ, in June of 1954. In this video, we show connecting the 3 point hitch to the cement mixer, testing the mixer, picking up the concrete mix from Home Depot, mixing the cement, pouring the cement, Aidan forming and finishing the cement. Ford 8N tractor playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJy7cj0ut2cBWTStoVA1G_lfQ8hnhUtLu 📌 What We Cover: • Ford 8N tractor working with PTO cement mixer • Why Quikrete 5000 is great for cold-weather concrete • Mixing technique and water ratio tips • Pouring and finishing a concrete pad in low temps • Small farm and homestead DIY improvements 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more tractor projects! Questions This Video Helps Answer • Can you pour concrete when temperatures are below 50°F? • Why should you use high-early-strength concrete like Quikrete 5000? • How does a 3-point PTO cement mixer work on a tractor? • How much concrete do you need for a 6×6 pad? • What is the best way to finish concrete in cold weather? • How can a tractor make concrete mixing easier on a homestead? • What are the benefits of moving concrete by tractor instead of wheelbarrow? • Is the Ford 8N still useful for real work today? Ford 8N cement mixer - the 3-point attachment you may have never seen. Quickrete 5000 cold weather pour. Ford 8N Tractor Mixing Concrete! PTO Cement Mixer Builds a 6x6 Pad (Cold Weather Pour) Pouring Concrete with a Ford 8N + PTO Mixer | Quikrete 5000 Cold Weather Build Vintage Tractor Does Real Work! Ford 8N + PTO Cement Mixer Pouring a Concrete Pad How to Mix & Pour Concrete with a Tractor | Ford 8N + 3-Point PTO Cement Mixer Cold Weather Concrete Tips! Ford 8N Tractor Mixing Quikrete 5000 for a 6x6 Slab Why Use Quikrete 5000? Ford 8N Tractor Builds Concrete Pad in Under 50°F DIY Concrete Pad with Tractor! Ford 8N PTO Cement Mixer Saves the Day Moving Concrete with a Tractor! Ford 8N + PTO Mixer for Homestead Projects Does a Ford 8N Still Work Hard? Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather! 3-Point PTO Cement Mixer in Action! Ford 8N Builds a 6x6 Concrete Pad ---------------------------------- Please subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PurpleCollarLife?sub_confirmation=1 Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Purple-Collar-Life-107918060952197 Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/purplecollarlife/?hl=en Our website: www.purplecollarlife.com We live in Northwestern PA and have around 70 Acres of Land, in the middle of family homestead land from more than 4 generations back. We enjoy working on our property and making improvements. We enjoy tractors, chainsaws, splitting firewood, rural living, and all purple collar life projects. #purplecollarlife YouTube Community guidelines: https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks The content of this video is intended for entertainment purposes only. Thank you for your support. Email: purplecollarlife@gmail.com #purplecollarlife Published November 3 , 2025 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 76,708 Purple Collar Life is a privately owned channel and part of Education Situation Specialists. 0:00 - Ford 8N

What can a 75 year old classic Ford 8N tractor really do? In this video, we break down 6 practical, real-world tasks the 8N still excels at — even decades after it rolled off the assembly line. Whether you're a homesteader or hobby farmer, the Ford 8N is more capable than you might think. #ford8n Watch as we show the 8N tackling: ✔️ Brush hogging overgrown fields and clearing woods trails ✔️ Smoothing and grading gravel driveways with a back blade ✔️ Hauling firewood and supplies with a carry-all ✔️ Tilling and prepping soil for planting ✔️ Digging post holes for fencing or farm work ✔️ Towing trailers and wagons - like our old hay wagon We’re keeping it hands-on and realistic — no fluff, just honest performance from one of the most iconic tractors ever built. Our 1948 Ford 8N has been working our property for over 75 years! 👍 Like the video if you love classic tractors 📌 Subscribe for more rural life, tractor tips, and old-school equipment in action 🛠️ Drop a comment: What’s your favorite task to do with a Ford 8N? Check out our Ford 8N playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJy7cj0ut2cBWTStoVA1G_lfQ8hnhUtLu 6 Things a Ford 8N Tractor Does REALLY Well What Can a Ford 8N Tractor Do? Useful Jobs It Still Handles Today Ford 8N Tractor Working Hard – Real Tasks It Handles Like a Champ Is the Ford 8N Still Useful? Jobs That Prove It The Ford 8N Tractor Isn’t Done Yet – Tasks It Still Crushes Don't Retire Your Ford 8N Yet — It Still Does THIS! The Ford 8N Might Be Old… But It’s Still a Beast at These Jobs Surprising Things the Ford 8N Tractor Still Does Like a Boss This 1940s Tractor Can STILL Do These Things Better Than You Think Can a Ford 8N Actually Work? Watch This. Brush Hogging / Mowing Tall Grass & Weeds With a rotary cutter (brush hog) on the 3-point hitch, the 8N is great for: Clearing overgrown pastures or fields Maintaining trails or fence lines Use an overrunning clutch on the PTO to prevent driveline damage when stopping. Grading or Leveling with a Back Blade Using a rear grader blade, the 8N handles: Smoothing gravel or dirt driveways Reclaiming rutted paths or barn lots Light contouring or ditch work It’s a cost-effective way to keep driveways and work areas maintained. Hauling Firewood or Supplies with a Rear Carry-All Attach a 3-point carry-all platform, and you’ve got a utility vehicle: Move firewood from the woodshed Haul tools, fencing supplies, hay, feed Load small debris or rocks from field cleanup Great for tasks that would otherwise require a wheelbarrow. Light Plowing, Tilling, and Soil Prep Single or 2-bottom plow for breaking sod or prepping a garden Disc harrow or spring-tooth cultivator for seedbed prep Ideal for gardens, food plots, or hobby farm fields Its gearing and torque make it a solid performer Post Hole Digging or Fence Work With a 3-point post hole digger the 8N becomes a powerful fencing tool: Ideal for new fence lines, mailbox posts, signposts Runs well with most PTO-driven augers The tractor’s low stance makes attaching and monitoring the auger manageable for one person. ---------------------------------- Please subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PurpleCollarLife?sub_confirmation=1 Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Purple-Collar-Life-107918060952197 Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/purplecollarlife/?hl=en Our website: www.purplecollarlife.com Partners and Sponsors Toro: https://www.toro.com/en Artillian: https://www.artillian.com/ Curtis Industries: https://curtisindustries.net/ We live in Northwestern PA and have around 70 Acres of Land, in the middle of family homestead land from more than 4 generations back. We have one daughter, one rescued Great Dane, and one cat. We enjoy working on our property and making improvements. We enjoy tractors, chainsaws, splitting firewood, rural living, and all purple collar life projects. Our day jobs are primarily white collar job, but our rural life is full of blue collar and purple collar activity. #purplecollarlife YouTube Community guidelines: https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks The content of this video is intended for entertainment purposes only. Clicking on the affiliate links does not cost you any more, but does give us credit for sending you to Amazon. *We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Thank you for your support. Email: purplecollarlife@gmail.com #purplecollarlife Published October 26, 2025 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 74,07 Purple Collar Life is a privately owned channel and part of Education Situation Specialists. Sponsors: Toro, Artillian, Curtis Industries, Earthway, Andersen, B&W Hitches Clovis lubricants: http://www.clovislubricants.shopamsoil.com/ 0:00 - Ford 8N 1:36 - Brush hogging 3:15 - Grading 5:06 - Carry-all 6:50 - Soil prep 7:44 - post holes 9:21 - towing

Truck comparison on a long road trip. Real world test! Electric vehicle vs combustion engine. Gasoline vs electric. Charging stations vs gas stations. Ford vs Ford. XLT vs Lariat. F150 vs F350. Ford F350 Superduty Godzilla 7.3 V8 vs Ford F150 Lightning Extended Range EV on a 1000 mile road trip. Which is the better road trip truck? What are the total costs for this 1000 mile drive? What is the total drive time? Drive comparison on highway and interstate driving, and comparison in city driving and tight parking. This trip is a real life example of road trips that I need to make in our F150 and F350 trucks. Which truck is the best for road trips? What truck is better for city driving? Which is more efficient? How much time (and effort) does charging take? What is the fuel economy of a 1-ton F350 truck on a long 1000 mile drive, combining city driving, highway driving, and daily driving? #roadtrip #V8vsEV #superduty #truck #comparison #purplecollarlife Diesel vs Gas in a 1-ton truck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUDmYwspKHQ Why we sold our Powerstroke diesel SuperDuty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4oJeIHEgT0 17 year review of 2005 F350 6.0 Powerstroke truck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8YEvzCPLL0 Ford Godzilla 7.3 Superduty tows RV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jXQgde95BE Ford F150 Lightning 1000 mile road trip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eURsuWbPyZk Godzilla playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJy7cj0ut2cAX9GxlZywZ8KrL0oeMkGFj F150 Lightning playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJy7cj0ut2cBaYudj8CTfwIyd-sXWeSb4 ---------------------------------- Please subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PurpleCollarLife?sub_confirmation=1 Our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Purple-Collar-Life-107918060952197 Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/purplecollarlife/?hl=en Our website: www.purplecollarlife.com Partners and Sponsors Toro: https://www.toro.com/en Artillian: https://www.artillian.com/ Curtis Industries: https://curtisindustries.net/ OUR EQUIPMENT LIST Takeuchi TB235-2 mini excavator John Deere 2210 Compact Tractor Ford 641 Workmaster tractor Ford 8N tractor Toro TIMECUTTER Toro TIMECUTTER MAX 54 with MyRide 77503 Toro PowerMax Split-Fire 2265 two-way log splitter Split-Fire 3465 two-way log splitter Polaris Ranger Yamaha XT250 dual sport motorcycle Stihl chainsaws MS271 MS290 MS261C Super Duty Ford F-350 Godzilla 7.3 CCLB 2011 Sun Tracker 21 Party Barge with Mercury 60 EFI Bigfoot 1995 Ford Bronco XLT 351 w/Bassani stainless exhaust Ford F150 Lightning Lariat ER Stone Grey We live in Northwestern PA and have around 70 Acres of Land, in the middle of family homestead land from more than 4 generations back. We have one daughter, one rescued Great Dane, and one cat. We enjoy working on our property and making improvements. We enjoy tractors, chainsaws, splitting firewood, rural living, and all purple collar life projects. Our day jobs are primarily white collar job, but our rural life is full of blue collar and purple collar activity. #purplecollarlife YouTube Community guidelines: https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks The content of this video is intended for entertainment purposes only. Clicking on the affiliate links does not cost you any more, but does give us credit for sending you to Amazon. *We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Thank you for your support. Email: purplecollarlife@gmail.com #purplecollarlife Published October 23, 2025 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 75,024 Purple Collar Life is a privately owned channel and part of Education Situation Specialists. Sponsors: Toro, Artillian, Curtis Industries, Earthway, Andersen, B&W Hitches Clovis lubricants: http://www.clovislubricants.shopamsoil.com/ 0:00 -