Today marks Grandpa's 94th birthday! He still drives (not far) and is at the shop everyday. Figured we better get the 3 generations of Killins in 1 picture.
Around 2 months on this machine and it's all finished. We definitely had our work cutout for us on this one but it came out awesome. It was a big learning experience but I'm ready to get to the next one.
I'll never forget this day, was his first time in a self propelled sprayer, he was 95 and climbed up/down all by himself. Couldn't get the smile off his face! Rest in peace Grandpa you will be deeply missed
It's been a great project and I'm happy to announce the S780 from Oklahoma is ready to hit the bean fields! It turned out even better than we all expected. The guys in the shop definitely did fine work on this project!
STOLEN!! 8320r with a 18 foot blue snow blade on it. Sat off highbury road and oxford. Looks like taken this am! It has Killins Custom Work on the side of the hood ( I will not have any tractors out today) if anyone sees this contact me at 519 851 1989
Our new s780 combine has been picked up and is making its journey home from Oklahoma! I'd like to thank
#rosstowing
for making the trip down there and picking it up for us! This will be the most exciting salvage project yet!
Today we hooked up the 4wd hoses and were able to get the final connectors for the wiring. We were able to run the machine and engage the separator! Everything ran smooth and no leaks. Now just a waiting game for the rear axle which we still haven't been given a date yet....
My buggy guys have it hard, it came with a roll tarp, we just made it better. If the remote messes up there is a push pad. If the motor messes up you just unhook one bolt. All our trailers have them why not a grain cart
1 year ago today this burnt S780 showed up. Many negative comments were said about this also saying it would never run or make it a season. 2 1/2 long months of work and it was ready for the fields. It had its few quirks but we worked them out and turned out to be a great machine
Today was the first day on the X9 project. Once unloaded tracks were mounted and set back down. Bin folded with tractor and removed the damaged conveyer and auger! Very happy with this machine so far
Well the latest and greatest project is loaded up and heading our way! A brand new John Deere X9 1000 fell off a float close to 4 months ago, After some struggle and patience we were finally able to purchase it! Thanks to Ross Towing for making the trip to Mississippi to get it
The S780 made it out the door today. Was able to run all functions for 15 minutes with only a few minor tweaks to do. Thanks to
@HuronTractorLtd
for the all the parts, it will be getting sent over to them for a inspection before it hits the fields this fall!
Day 4 on this X9 project. Elevator and auger are reinstalled, glass is back in and exhaust brakets are back in and tight. Tomorrow we replace bin pan, folding fiberglass panel and weld the hole in the bin
After 4 months of off and on fixing this R4038, today it started, drove and unfolded itself. Very good feeling. A couple hyd lines needed resealed but all in all very happy
It's been a busy 2.5 days for us but with only a couple small issues and sleepless hours we were able to get in 2283 acres in the ground before the rain! Many more yet to go though
Coming along rather well, another day the cab should be finished and the rest of the axle parts will be in on Wednesday. She will be on a grain cart yet this fall
Our new s780 combine has been picked up and is making its journey home from Oklahoma! I'd like to thank
#rosstowing
for making the trip down there and picking it up for us! This will be the most exciting salvage project yet!
Doesnt look like much from pictures but lots have been done to her the last 2 days, many pieces taken off and assessed. Chopper fully functional as the unloading system. The LSW 1250s showed up last night (they are FOR SALE due to we only run dual 650s) no surprises yet 🤞
The s780 had her maiden voyage this afternoon, very happy with the job it did. Thanks to
@kevpardy
and
@HuronTractorLtd
for helping get this thing ready and fine tune it in the fields!
Our 680 shot craps during bean harvest. Hydrostat motor shelled out and shot brass through the entire system. Guy in Canada bought and is going to restore it. She heads to a new home today!
An old 40 tonne press, lots of measuring, steady hands, and a few "just a couple more inchs" the head came back to 3/4 of an inch from factory. Back inside for some final tweaks
Exactly 1 month ago this 9360r was dropped in the shop off a float. Today the hood and final touches are being done. Its been a fun winter project or January project!
Was able to watch the first crane job in
@HuronTractorLtd
Thamesfords new shop. The engine in our S780 had to be removed, this was definitely impressive to watch.
We have been busy working on our latest salvage project, This R4044 sprayer made its trip up from Nebraska! Booms ready knocked off and the cab will hopefully be repaired by end of the week. Always nice when a machine shows up and can run and move by itself before we touch it
Killins custom work has spring planting almost all wrapped up, if anyone is in need of help planting we are willing to travel all the way to sarnia and Chatham Ont if needed. Planting is far from finished for others. Retweets appreciated. For more info my number is 519 851 1989
New to us seed tender just arrived today. Needs some work but overall very happy with it! Will make a great asset for seeding. Also stay tuned the most impressive repair yet is just around the corner