Why Fix Old Machines Like This Green Machine Trimmer

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Why would anyone fix old equipment like this?

[thenewman]

8:08 this hobby gives you contrast to your regular job

[bretep]

Fixing and using an old piece of equipment, particularly one I picked up for little or no money is for me one of the greatest pleasures of this hobby and as you rightly say materials and build quality are often superior. Manufacturers are driven by profit and so will try to sell you this seasons must have product which in reality is very often inferior to the old stuff.

[inkster]

I watched this video once a few years ago; I was not expecting to find one of these at the curb one day but that indeed has just happened! Mine appears to be slightly older with an all metal carburetor but everything is still present on it. I certainly could use another well built trimmer!

[danielgilstrap]

Bought a 90s sears craftsman chainsaw yesterday plan on fixing it this weekend paid 10 bucks for it plan on keeping it because I love old stuff and I'm 21

[tkmad]

Nothing better than fixing your own stuff, whether it's cars, houses, or lawn equipment. You get the satisfaction every time you use it! Great video!

[aldoclausi]

Fantastic machine you got there. The lack of parts is a shame, but it you use a good fuel mix and proper storage method that forever Kioritz engine wil make beautiful music every time you start it.

[tedmaui]

Please fix it. I have one that looks older than yours. I wanted to mod it up to look like a hot rod. What stopped me is the fuel tank. It had a stopper problem and needed a new cap which had the primer bulb on it. Your video gives me the motivation to bring it down and take another look. I have Stihl equipment now and this GM is a lightweight in power aspect but I still like the looks and name.

[ethanmiller]

I definitely would. I have got an 1960s mac 10-10 chainsaw that l rebuilt, modified the cylinder, blew it up, and now am in the process of getting parts to rebuild it again. Yeah the money involved in this saw was already more than its worth before l blew it up. So as far as money is concerned l have lost. But l like the challenge of fixing and using something more than twice my age. And once it is fixed l will have learned a lot, and that makes it worth it to me.

[GaryT]

Had a Green Machine that I bought new in the 80's...perhaps a model up from yours as it was a trimmer and had a scary brush cutting blade. Got to the point where I could no longer repair it and gave it away a year ago to someone who was trying to repair a similar machine. Great machine and years of trouble free use. Replaced it with an old Red Max that I pulled out of a dumpster...new carb and it runs like a champ. Love the old machines.

[lrayvick]

I got a freebee 30 year old Kawasaki TD033D that needed an inline primer " bulb", fuel lines and an off switch. I think the primer piece was Shindaiwa, probably also the motor. Starts first pull and runs great but is much heavier than newer trimmers. Weight is one benefit of plastic. Manufacturing cost is another. Third is design flexability. I like the newer stuff.

[ToyManFlyer]

Hmm..Let's update the tech....I'm "ol head", but...Nowadays, " new head" ...is 3D printing... Run the OEM part thru...Bam..!!! ..New part....

[ramadinsookhoo]

Hey bro what's up? I like using older equipment. In my opinion, I think that they work better and last longer because of the materials used to make them. The only downside is getting replacement parts but once you do your maintenance on time, your equipment should last you a lifetime.

[blackened]

This video will get Viral and you can tell that. Youtube recommended me this video even though these concepts or topics are completely out of my view margin.

[bradbarefoot]

The engine was made by Shindaiwa, it was known as a T-25. The T-25 had two carbs, one like in the video, and a "piston type" which was more dominant. HMC/Green Machine (we sold them for years) used various from Shindaiwa, McCulloch (the Echo clone), Mitsubishi, and Fuji-Robin. We sold the Shindaiwa, McCullock, & Echo. Great machines. HMC's split boom was the grand daddy of the current split boom trimmers like from Ryobi. Believe it or not, the HMC Green Machine with the McCulloch engine was a great machine, and solid performer. We old OPE guys have a wish list, I'd love to see the McCulloch engine make a come back.

[TargaWheels]

Its identical to a Shindaiwa T25. They're heavy but simple. But yes parts are hard to find.

[SIUDR]

I love working on old engines and machines. I have learned most can be brought back to life. Yes parts are hard to come by but my experience shows me that older machine parts just need to be cleaned or tweaked for life again. Newer machines are mostly throw away when they break. Oh heck everything going to batteries now. A new learning curve is around the corner!😢

[lindaosborne]

We use to sell green machine. They were a very dependable and powerful trimmer. Hope you enjoy your trimmer. I enjoy my old stuff
I am retired but enjoy tinkering with old stuff. Hope I can pass along my hobbies to my grandchildren. Thank you for your channel. Kids need something besides video games.

[frankaferdhadley]

I love working on older small engine equipment. When you see how things have changed an how much better the older stuff was it makes it worth it to save them

[christopherpoucher]

As a kid I would try to get running any mower or trimmer I found in the alleys

[jberry]

My dad had an original green machine and papaw had a poulan and homelite chainsaw and all 3 was built as good as today's commercial trimmers and saws they was hard to start cold was there only issues but they ran forever