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For years, my 2020 Ford F350 with the 7.3L Godzilla gas engine and 10R140 10-speed automatic transmission had developed symptoms that made me wonder if I was headed toward an expensive repair. Rough shifts, lurching into Drive and Reverse, strange low-speed behavior, and transmission temperatures that seemed higher than they should be while towing our 12,500-pound fifth wheel camper. At 45,262 miles, I finally decided to invest $465 in a transmission service rather than wait for a bigger problem. The results surprised me. In this video, I share what changed after servicing the 10R140 transmission, what I learned from speaking with an Amsoil lubrication specialist, and why this simple maintenance may be one of the best investments I've ever made in a vehicle. This was NOT a transmission flush. The service included: • Transmission pan removal and drain • New OEM Motorcraft transmission filter part number motorcraft FT-221 5711951 • New gasket and O-ring part number LC3Z 7Z302 A and PC3Z 7F396 A • Fresh Amsoil OE Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid • Approximately 11 quarts replaced (about 61% of system capacity) What I noticed immediately: • Smoother shifts • No more harsh engagement into gear • Reduced lurching into Drive and Reverse • Quieter operation at low speeds • More confident shifting behavior • Lower transmission temperatures while towing (short driving test) One of the most interesting observations came while towing our 12,500-pound fifth wheel through the hills of northwest Pennsylvania. Before the service, transmission temperatures reached approximately 205°F. After the service, under similar conditions, temperatures peaked around 189°F. I also discuss: • Ford 10R140 transmission maintenance interval (150,000 miles!) • Transmission fluid breakdown and heat management • Preventive maintenance vs reactive repairs • Why towing changes maintenance schedules • Whether synthetic transmission fluid is worth the cost • The best money I've ever spent on a vehicle I'd love to hear from you: What's the best money you've ever spent on a vehicle that made an immediate difference? Was it tires, suspension, brakes, spark plugs, a tune-up, transmission service, or something else entirely? Leave a comment below and let us know. Where we get our Amsoil Clovis lubricants: http://www.clovislubricants.shopamsoil.com/ Amazon parts: Motorcraft Transmission Filter Kit - FT221 - https://amzn.to/4flhKmT Thanks for watching and supporting Purple Collar Life! #FordF350 #Godzilla73 #10R140 #TransmissionService #TruckMaintenance #towing ------------------------------- 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/ Good Works Tractors: http://www.goodworkstractors.com/ref/12/ 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 June 7, 2026 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 107,592 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/ Chapters 0:00 - OLMS - Oil Life Monitor System (computer)

New VERTICAL logsplitter - Split-Fire 1165V with an electric motor. We demonstrate how to secure it in the bed of a pickup truck, how to haul it, how we unloaded it using our John Deere 3039R tractor and pallet forks. Then we split wood with this new vertical log splitter. We split some Oak rounds, Maple rounds, and give our first impressions of this vertical splitter with electric motor. Was I wrong about vertical splitters? We show in-detail how we used ratchet straps to secure the vertical log splitter into the bed of our Ford F150 Lightning - using the 4 corner attachment points, straps from each corner, straps over the bed/table of the splitter. We show how we set the forks and unloaded the machine from the truck, carefully. Tinted Safety Glasses - https://amzn.to/4tYdXzn Ratchet straps with soft loops - https://amzn.to/430AnoO Split-Fire 1165V website - https://split-fire.com/us/log-splitter-1165-us/ The Split-Fire 1165V Electric is a compact, 7.5-ton vertical log splitter designed for homeowners and indoor/outdoor residential splitting. Splitting Force: 7.5 tons Frame: 4" x 6" Vertical steel tube Tonnage: 7.5 tons splitting force Cycle Speed: 5 Seconds Electric Motor Option (3.5 seconds gas) Power Source: 1.5 hp electric motor (Honda GX200 available) Pump: 11 GPM low pressure | 2.7 GPM high pressure Reservoir: 17 L Stroke Length: 20" Bed Width: 28" Bed Depth: 18" Bed Height: 31.5" Knife Height: 8.75" Cylinder: 2.5 x 20" Overall Width: 40" Overall Height: 84" Overall Length: 50.5" Extended | 36" Collapsed Weight: 450 LBS Indoor / Outdoor Use: Because it is electric, it produces zero emissions and runs quietly, allowing for safe use inside a garage or shed during inclement weather. Portability: Designed to fold up compactly, it is easy to wheel into a corner for storage. Optional Knee Control: Hands-free knee pedal operation is available for better ergonomics and operator safety. ------------------------------- 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/ Good Works Tractors: http://www.goodworkstractors.com/ref/12/ 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 May 31, 2026 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 107,145 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/ Chapters 0:00 - How to haul a vertical log splitter

If you’re putting together the Franklin 16x30 service cart from Harbor Freight, this step-by-step assembly guide will save you time and frustration. This cart is part number 58322. I picked up this Franklin service cart using a 25% off coupon from Harbor Freight, bringing the price down from $99—and in this video I walk through the full unboxing and assembly process in real time. There's a similar cart available on sale on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4d1NJaw WEN Service Utility Cart, 500-Pound Capacity, 40 x 17-Inch Along the way, I’ll show: Tools you actually need (and what you don’t) Tips to make assembly faster Mistakes to avoid What surprised me during the build Whether you’re setting this up for your garage, shop, or tool organization, this walkthrough should help make the process smoother. Let me know in the comments: 👉 Have you built one of these carts? Any tips or upgrades? What is that rod for at the back under the handle? I thought it was a paper towel rod. 🛠 Tools Used: Basic hand tools (wrenches, sockets, screwdriver) 💰 About the Cart: Harbor Freight Franklin Service Cart (16x30-inch) Regular price: $99 Purchased with 25% off coupon https://www.harborfreight.com/30-in-x-16-in-2-shelf-utility-cart-gray-58322.html 📺 More from Purple Collar Life: If you enjoy tractor projects, garage upgrades, and real-world reviews, consider subscribing. #harborfreight #toolcart #garageorganization #diygarage #toolsetup #franklincart

Our Ford F350 suddenly told us it was time for another oil change… even though it’s only been about 1100 miles since the last service. So how does a modern truck decide when your oil life is “used up”? Vehicle Oil Life Monitoring System - Can You Trust It? How does it work? Ford 7.3 Godzilla V8 In this video, we explain how modern computer oil life monitoring systems (OLMS) actually work on newer trucks like the Ford Super Duty. Contrary to what many people think, these maintenance reminder systems are NOT based strictly on mileage anymore. Today’s trucks use computer algorithms that estimate oil degradation based on many different operating conditions. We discuss: How the oil life monitor calculates oil life remaining % Why idle time matters for engine oil life How towing and heavy loads affect oil change intervals Why short trips and cold starts can reduce oil life faster How temperature swings and seasonal use impact engine oil Why time can matter just as much as mileage Why premium synthetic oil like Amsoil can still trigger an oil change reminder Whether modern maintenance reminder systems are too conservative How Ford’s oil life monitoring system works Why your truck may recommend an oil change “early” My F350 Wants Another Oil Change After ONLY 3,000 Miles The Truck Says My Oil Is Bad… But Is It? Modern Trucks Don’t Use Mileage For Oil Changes Anymore Can You Trust Modern Oil Life Monitors? Our F350 does spend time idling, towing, sitting through seasonal weather changes, and making shorter trips — all things modern oil life monitoring systems consider when estimating oil condition. Even though the oil itself may still look clean and the mileage is low, the truck’s computer may determine the oil has aged based on operating conditions over the past year. This is NOT a step-by-step oil change tutorial. We’ve already covered oil changes on the channel before (link below). Instead, this video focuses on understanding the technology behind modern maintenance reminders and whether the truck’s computer actually knows when it’s time to change the oil. If you own a diesel truck, Ford Super Duty, Power Stroke, or any newer vehicle with an oil life monitoring system, this video should help explain why your maintenance reminder may come on long before you expected it to. Other key videos to watch: Ford SuperDuty 7.3 Godzilla oil change step-by-step tutorial - https://youtu.be/1xGtLEvTVoE Is it cheaper to keep an older vehicle? https://youtu.be/-q3ojgKfNMo Original Blackstone oil analysis results from our 7.3 Godzilla - https://youtu.be/0Vnw725ZYAo Where we get our Amsoil Clovis lubricants: http://www.clovislubricants.shopamsoil.com/ Thanks for watching and supporting Purple Collar Life! #FordF350 #OilChange #TruckMaintenance #PowerStroke #FordSuperDuty #Amsoil #DieselTruck #OilLifeMonitor #EngineOil #FordTruck #SyntheticOil #MaintenanceReminder WirthCo Funnel King 94360 Translucent High Density Graduated Measuring Container, 1 Quart, 1 Liter, Polyethylene, Screw-On Flexible Spout with Cap - https://amzn.to/3PLLpeo ------------------------------- 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/ Good Works Tractors: http://www.goodworkstractors.com/ref/12/ 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 May 27, 2026 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 106,992 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/ Chapters 0:00 - OLMS - Oil Life Monitor System (computer)

Storm damage, insurance claims, and real-world lessons learned after a major hail storm hit our property on April 15th. We’re dealing with roof damage, siding issues, trailer damage, and estimates ranging from $50,000 to over $100,000. Will our homeowners insurance actually cover it? In this video, we break down what happened, what we’ve learned so far, and the questions every homeowner should be asking about their insurance coverage before disaster strikes. If you’ve ever filed an insurance claim, we want to hear your experience—good or bad. #stormdamage #insuranceclaim #hailstorm #homeownersinsurance #roofdamage #propertydamage #rurallife #tractorlife #homesteadingvlog 📌 Lesson 1 – Documentation 📌 Lesson 2 – Storm Chasers 📌 Lesson 3 – Public Adjusters 📌 Lesson 4 – Trailer Coverage 📌 Lesson 5 – Bring Backup? 📌 Lesson 6 – Siding Problem 📌 Lesson 7 – Roof Decision $100,000 in Storm Damage… Will Insurance Actually Pay? We Pay $10,000/Year for Insurance… Now We Find Out If It’s Worth It Hail Storm Hit Our Property… The Damage Is Worse Than We Thought ------------------------------- 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/ Good Works Tractors: http://www.goodworkstractors.com/ref/12/ 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 May 24, 2026 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 106,318 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/ Chapters 0:00 - Hail storm

Everybody seems to have THAT vehicle… The one you loved, defended, poured money into, and somehow kept driving even after it left you stranded more than once. For us, it was our 2005 Ford F-350 with the 6.0 PowerStroke diesel. We owned this truck for 17 years. It towed our camper across the country, hauled boats and trailers, pulled stumps, survived mountain trips, and became part of our family memories. But it also brought injectors, turbos, limp mode, oil cooler problems, EGR cooler repairs, expensive breakdowns, and over $12,000 in engine-related repairs alone. In this video, we talk honestly about the best and worst parts of owning the Ford 6.0 diesel — and why we finally decided to move on. What’s the MOST problematic vehicle you’ve ever owned? And would you ever buy that same model again? Leave your stories in the comments. #ford #powerstroke #diesel #f350 #6point0 #fordtrucks #truckproblems #purplecollarlife What’s The WORST Vehicle You’ve Ever Owned? The Most Problematic Vehicle We Ever Owned This Truck Broke Us… Slowly 17 Years With Ford’s Most Hated Diesel The Truck We Loved… But Couldn’t Trust Would You Keep Fixing It… Or Give Up? $12,000 In Repairs Later… The 6.0 PowerStroke Experience What Vehicle Left You Stranded The Most? What’s The Biggest Vehicle Regret You’ve Ever Had? ------------------------------- 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/ Good Works Tractors: http://www.goodworkstractors.com/ref/12/ 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 May 17, 2026 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 105,102 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/ Chapters 0:00 - That one vehicle - you hate to love

I wanted to find out if our new-to-us John Deere 3039R could finally handle something our little 2210 couldn’t — moving full IBC totes of split oak firewood, not yet seasoned. Can the John Deere 3039R with 320R loader lift a full IBC of firewood? At first, the results were impressive. The 320R loader lifted the full tote of green hardwood with ease. But the moment I tried to move it across our soft yard at a slight incline, things changed fast. Even with ballast on the rear, traction disappeared… and then the rear tires started coming off the ground. In this video, we test the real-world limits of the John Deere 3039R, talk about ballast, loaded tires, loader capacity, wet terrain, and what actually matters when moving heavy loads safely with a compact tractor. This definitely didn’t go as planned — but it turned into a valuable lesson. #JohnDeere #3039R #CompactTractor #Firewood #TractorLife #JohnDeere3039R #LoaderTest #Homestead #FirewoodProcessing #tractorvideos My John Deere 3039R Lifted It… But Then THIS Happened The 3039R Had Plenty of Power… Until I Tried Moving I Thought This Tractor Could Handle It The Tractor Lifted It Easily… That Was The Problem I Wasn’t Expecting This From My John Deere 3039R The Lift Test Went Great… Until It Didn’t This Got Dangerous Fast | John Deere 3039R Lift Test Can a John Deere 3039R Move a FULL Firewood Tote? The Loader Could Lift It… The Tractor Couldn’t I Almost Rolled My Tractor Doing This Rubber coated gloves - SHOWA Atlas 300 Original 1994 Crinkle Grip Work Gloves, Natural Latex Palm, Heavy Duty 10-Gauge for Construction, Landscaping, Gardening, & Masonry, Blue, Large, 12-Pair - https://amzn.to/42w0m7q ------------------------------- 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/ Good Works Tractors: http://www.goodworkstractors.com/ref/12/ 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 May 13, 2026 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 104,702 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/ Chapters 0:00 - John Deere 3039R compact tractor

After 25 years of maintaining our 1/4-mile gravel driveway with a Ford 8N tractor and 6-foot back blade, I’m finally trying a land plane for the very first time. Everyone says a land plane is the best and easiest tool for maintaining a gravel driveway… but is it actually better than a back blade in experienced hands? Today we’re putting the 54-inch Artillian Land Plane to the test behind our John Deere 3039R compact tractor to: smooth tire ruts restore the crown pull gravel back from the edges clean up turns fight grass growing into the driveway near the garage But this driveway isn’t a perfect test case. Over 25 years ago, there was no driveway here at all. We stripped the sod and topsoil, hauled in over 50 triaxle loads of shale for the base, and spent decades maintaining it with river gravel before later trying limestone. Now we’re left with a mix of river gravel and limestone that needs resurfaced and reworked. We also have a failing tar-and-chip section at the entrance of the driveway. I got a quote of over $5,100 to redo 300 feet the right way… and I’m trying to decide what to do next. What would YOU do? Cover it with limestone and fines? Leave it alone until it fails further? Something else? Let me know in the comments. ▶️ Artillian 54” Land Plane: https://www.artillian.com/ Good Works Tractors mirror link - https://www.goodworkstractors.com/product/tractor-mirror/ref/12/ ▶️ Our tractor: John Deere 3039R - https://youtu.be/OfmVnJ1oRPY ▶️ Previously used for driveway maintenance: 1948 Ford 8N + 6-foot back blade ▶️ River Gravel vs Limestone Driveway Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLQ5Rqkyvv0 ▶️ Spreading limestone video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISYHsIBM-sQ ▶️ Ford 8N backblade driveway maintenance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt4bwsF92bs #JohnDeere3039R #LandPlane #GravelDriveway #DrivewayMaintenance #Ford8N #Artillian #CompactTractor #TractorAttachments #LimestoneDriveway #RiverGravel ------------------------------- 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/ Good Works Tractors: http://www.goodworkstractors.com/ref/12/ 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 May 10, 2026 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 104,702 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/ Chapters 0:00 - John Deere 3039R compact tractor

I didn’t just go out and buy this tractor — I almost chose something completely different. Here’s why I ended up with the John Deere 3039R… and whether I think it was the right decision. If you’re shopping for a compact tractor, this is the kind of decision that’s harder than it looks. Horsepower, loader capacity, attachments, price — it all matters, and the differences add up fast. #johndeere #3039R #purplecollarlife #tractorvideo In this video, I walk through: Why I needed a tractor for our property What I was comparing before buying The key features that made the difference My first impressions after getting seat time What I like (and what I’m still unsure about) This isn’t a dealership review — it’s a real-world decision from someone actually using the equipment. 🚜 What this tractor will be used for: Brush hogging Loader work (moving dirt, gravel, logs) Future PTO work (tiller, attachments) General property maintenance ⚖️ Why this decision matters Choosing the wrong tractor can cost you thousands — or leave you wishing you had gone bigger (or smaller). I share exactly how I thought through that decision so you can avoid the same mistakes. 💬 Let me know in the comments: Did I make the right choice with the 3039R… or would you have gone a different direction? 👍 If you enjoy real-world tractor content, property work, and equipment decisions — subscribe for more. Hydrostatic fan replacement video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhSC-8hQbno John Deere 2210 playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJy7cj0ut2cAM-IhrFXhsoKVytUgskOUN John Deere 3039R playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJy7cj0ut2cDNmeoBatc10xTFguJbya49 Tractor playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJy7cj0ut2cDcZW-8im2dYlUWdVcMHDDA ------------------------------- 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 May 3, 2026 Current subscriber count at the time of upload: 104,702 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/ Chapters 0:00 - John Deere 3039R compact tractor 0:43 - Tractor upgrade 2:00 - PTO needs (hp and robust axle) 2:48 - 320R front end loader power 4:11 - 25 hp machines - no DPF filter (3025E) 6:00 - 310 gallon IBC totes of firewood - weight 7:02 - Used 3039R with attachments 9:10 - John Deere dealership 9:56 - Other tractors considered 11:04 - Loader visibility 3039R and 320R 12:20 - Loader visibility 2210 and 210 13:09 - R1 Ag tires (Ford 8n and Ford Workmaster) 14:30 - Independent brakes - and locking differential 15:15 - 3-range hydrostatic 16:56 - R series eThrottle (auto throttle) LoadMatch, and MotionMatch 17:50 - Fuel gauge 19:20 - Joystick control 19:30 - Kubota tractor 20:05 - Mid PTO option 20:20 - Bora wheel spacers for wide stance 21:30 - diesel particulate filter 22:30 - 1st regeneration experience 26:38 - Display menu 9:14 - new rim and tire 10:55 - Overall tractor width now