We Split a BIG BUD Tractor in Half!

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  • Our 600/50 BIG BUD has between 10,000-15,000hrs on the frame to which the center pivot points were badly worn. We were unable to do this when we restored the tractor but this time around we are ready to get it done!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 497

  • @ko9446
    @ko9446 2 роки тому +2

    George Costanza gave us a lesson on things that shrink when cold.

  • @karlkolmer858
    @karlkolmer858 2 роки тому

    You guys are what engineering is all about. Great work. Karl Kolmer BSME Purdue ‘82, retired.

  • @larrydavidson3402
    @larrydavidson3402 2 роки тому

    You guys aren't afraid to tackle anything.Love how you reuse parts and pieces off old equipment etc. Not to many people do that these days. Will be nice to see it go back together.

  • @bradenbrorman
    @bradenbrorman 2 роки тому +120

    Man I love how much y’all fabricate all y’all’s own stuff. I’m a 15 year old guy that lives in Texas and since I have been in 6th grade I have built ag mechanics projects which is where you build things from scratch out of metal or other materials so you have to know how to weld, cut with a plasma, use a concrete press brake and a whole lot more. I built a seed tender for our farm that can hold about 300 bushel of wheat or so 18,000 pounds of wheat it’s pretty cool.

    • @pieinthesky8578
      @pieinthesky8578 2 роки тому +9

      Good job young man

    • @leviwulff
      @leviwulff 2 роки тому +4

      Awsome job young man. Keep up the good work. Future engineer

    • @brittblanton8342
      @brittblanton8342 2 роки тому +2

      Awesome young man 👍

    • @MrBashriprock
      @MrBashriprock 2 роки тому +2

      Keep it up! You’ll go far with that creativity and work ethic!

    • @crandonborth
      @crandonborth 2 роки тому +2

      You have a bright future 😃

  • @emulvaney11
    @emulvaney11 2 роки тому +13

    Watching your channel is an inspiration. Being willing to chop up the seeder you've used for years just weeks after buying a new one just to make a stand. The creativity in the shop is what sets Welker Farms apart from the rest! From one farmer to another, thank you.

    • @thebotformalityknownasdale2564
      @thebotformalityknownasdale2564 2 роки тому +1

      The company Flexicoil was started on a farm by a farmer having a idea and built the prototype and the rest is history I think the highline baleloder was conceved the same way.

    • @Dontworryboutit315
      @Dontworryboutit315 2 роки тому +1

      That wasn’t there seeder toolbar they’ve used recently, it’s a spare parts one they’ve had for years

    • @J-1410
      @J-1410 2 роки тому +1

      @@thebotformalityknownasdale2564 Concord, Bourgault, Steiger, Versatile, McCormick/IH, Vermeer, Highline, just about any ag company started on a farm.

  • @mikebarbacovi9851
    @mikebarbacovi9851 2 роки тому +9

    These are your best kind of videos. Love it. That 71-72 GMC pickup sitting in your salvage yard would command a pretty penny right now. Lots of guys restoring and customizing those era Chevy’s / GMCs. Might be surprised what you can get for it.

  • @jaybarbaro7985
    @jaybarbaro7985 2 роки тому

    Love that none of you equipment leaves the shop for repair💪🏻

  • @erikaostlund5229
    @erikaostlund5229 2 роки тому

    Enjoy watching your videos. My husband is a big fan of BUD's... almost 30 years ago I worked for a contractor that split a Large CASE Payloader in the shop and I got to watch most of the process... Not your average office gal, I broke a nail or two bringing the guys coffee during an all weekender as they needed to get her back to work.. Same Process fun to watch.

  • @scottm344
    @scottm344 2 роки тому +14

    Being able to do their own mechanical work has got to save the farm a fortune.
    I wish I had the knowledge they do. Great vid as always

    • @EJReed
      @EJReed 2 роки тому

      Necessity is the mother of invention. There are a great many things they only know how to do after they are finished. Being a farmer takes a certain kind of willingness to dig in and learn. Having the mechanical upbringing sure gives a good foundation to that later learning through doing.

  • @markhoffert2685
    @markhoffert2685 2 роки тому +4

    Hope you read this Nick. When putting Bud back together reverse the hoses on one of the steering cylinders. Hook them back up, block the front wheels, When ready to pull it back together just start the tractor and turn the steering wheel the right direction and like magic it will pull itself back together. Have done this on Versatles and works great.

  • @EldredTGlass
    @EldredTGlass 2 роки тому

    It is People like You Folks that made our Country Great Bless You

  • @joelongrid7625
    @joelongrid7625 2 роки тому +13

    Big tractors need big repairs and you guys aren't afraid to tear into anything. Pretty cool.

  • @jimhoran5445
    @jimhoran5445 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Nick,Scott and Big Bob!

  • @boerbrabant
    @boerbrabant 2 роки тому +55

    Good job hope to see a (full) restauration soon on some tractor or equipment. Thats what made your channell big.

  • @ForsmannClassics
    @ForsmannClassics 2 роки тому +31

    Love watching the Big Buds!! Neat to see them as main farm tractors still!

  • @tedb.5707
    @tedb.5707 2 роки тому +4

    Ahh, the old Viking pillaging gene; "Who knows? We might need that some day."

  • @arthenry498
    @arthenry498 2 роки тому +18

    This is VERY enjoyable and inspirational!! It also personifies what really makes a farmer or a rancher!! The will, skill, and ability to get a job DONE, even if you don't know what the job is when you start. You too "junk" from the yard, and invented and built the tools, jigs, and machinery needed to do a huge and dangerous job!! You are the personification of the motto of a man I used to work for. He always said "Our office does not have "problems"!! WE have "opportunities to excel !! And you all really excel at this problem solving. Way to go guys. Love to watch you solve problems and take advantage of "opportunities to excel!!"
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @EldredTGlass
    @EldredTGlass 2 роки тому

    It is People Like You that made our day Country Great Bless You

  • @brockmahler5429
    @brockmahler5429 2 роки тому +3

    I love that you guys do it yourself, if you call the service man for everything that is easy, anyone can do that!

  • @kopenhagenkid
    @kopenhagenkid 2 роки тому +2

    Great job changing oil in the skid steer Nick

    • @bushmaster2936
      @bushmaster2936 2 роки тому

      He didn't even clean the oil filter gasket area before installing the new one. Didn't appear to put clean oil on the filter gasket before installing it either. He should have started it and checked for leaks before buttoning it all back up. I also wonder if the 15W40 was the correct weight oil to use this time of the year with below freezing temps. If he's changing the oil and filter, why isn't he greasing the machine and checking the other fluids and filters at the same time? Oh silly me, I didn't realize that your comment was sarcasm !! LOL, Ya got me !!

  • @mfreund15448
    @mfreund15448 2 роки тому +1

    As Nick catches it with one hand and pushes it in place!! Go Nick!

  • @matthewburns5053
    @matthewburns5053 2 роки тому +8

    The Welkers probably hate doing these types of jobs. I really enjoy watching these types of their videos. Thank you great interesting video.

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel 2 роки тому +1

    I could BAR-ly watch Scott getting near that thing! I had to DRAW a line at that... 🤪😁

  • @clinthochrein888
    @clinthochrein888 2 роки тому +3

    Nick, glad you were on the Case for oil change. 😃, my heart stopped when seeing the drawbar being pulled out.

  • @ja5onl6
    @ja5onl6 2 роки тому +14

    Farming is easy Bloomberg says " just dig a hole, put corn in it and water". I've lived on a small farm all my life and am amazed at some of the job you guys tackle.

    • @davidleadford6511
      @davidleadford6511 2 роки тому +9

      Not a farmer myself. But Bloomberg IS an idiot. Even I know it takes much, MUCH more than that to be a real farmer.

    • @twentypdrparrott694
      @twentypdrparrott694 2 роки тому +6

      @@davidleadford6511 If Blomberg were a farmer he would STARVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @davidleadford6511
      @davidleadford6511 2 роки тому +6

      @@twentypdrparrott694 Between you and me. I wouldn't shed a tear.

    • @odfarmboy
      @odfarmboy 2 роки тому +3

      All it takes to be a politician is to crap your brains down the toilet.

    • @davidleadford6511
      @davidleadford6511 2 роки тому

      @@odfarmboy ROTFLMFAO!!! Good one. Have to remember that one.

  • @kopenhagenkid
    @kopenhagenkid 2 роки тому +2

    Great video Nick and LegArms

  • @ricklad129
    @ricklad129 2 роки тому +4

    Great work guys, good to see you guys taking your time and thinking things through and working safely.

  • @ndtschau
    @ndtschau 2 роки тому +2

    You see, Scott?
    Everything get's better with a little help!
    And the chance to get hurt is so miuch smaller...😉
    Thanks a lot for the video!😊👍🏻

  • @heatheberhart5103
    @heatheberhart5103 2 роки тому +27

    I had a neighbor years ago that bought a Steiger with the same problem. He fixed it for about $100 and used it for another decade.
    Leg Arms, you could run a Masterclass on farm fabrication! I would love to get your insight on about a half-dozen projects I've got lined up!

  • @lolbr-tn6kq
    @lolbr-tn6kq 2 роки тому +4

    You two work together so well it's fun to watch.

  • @mackie252007
    @mackie252007 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome to see you guys are able to repurpose equipment into parts for other projects! Almost no waste! Love It!

  • @JaredHurst02100616
    @JaredHurst02100616 2 роки тому +1

    Always fun to watch you guys fabricate and fix. Thanks for sharing!

  • @kopenhagenkid
    @kopenhagenkid 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome welding LegArms

  • @lil_skipp
    @lil_skipp 2 роки тому +9

    wonderful fabricating. as usual you guys continue to amaze. The way the big bud split was engineered by you two guys, I swear you had a standard work method, keep up the great work.

  • @trevorbacelli
    @trevorbacelli 2 роки тому +8

    It just shows the Big Bud is made out of good materials, those big bush bearings lasted a long time, great work Fellows, Bob you and the Boys are a fine example of a working Team a Family working team, Great video see you in the next one , Regards & Best Wishes, Trevor.W.Bacelli. Biloela Qld Australia.

  • @capt.graybeard
    @capt.graybeard 2 роки тому

    Always encouraging!

  • @RebekahTOUCHEDBYYARN
    @RebekahTOUCHEDBYYARN 2 роки тому +2

    I am so very happy that no one got hurt in the process of working on the big bud

  • @oldretireddude
    @oldretireddude 2 роки тому +8

    When your doing a potentially messy oil change, think vacuum. Pull a vacuum on the oil filler port and no oil will come out while removing the drain plug until you shut off the vacuum source. It works with 15qt pan on my 7.3 diesel, no mess.

  • @donhouse8720
    @donhouse8720 2 роки тому +3

    Enjoyed watching you split the big bud

  • @markreetz1001
    @markreetz1001 2 роки тому +1

    Those jack stands were really great. And they really are jack stands. The dolly to pull it apart was an inspiration. Very smart. Love your channel.

  • @eddiebaughman2809
    @eddiebaughman2809 2 роки тому +1

    Walkers I really love how you guys fix your own machinery as much as you can.. True farmers

  • @johnahola3502
    @johnahola3502 2 роки тому +2

    Glad all went well so far. No more big bud injuries.

  • @ethanhuber5360
    @ethanhuber5360 2 роки тому +1

    Great work guys, I love learning about equipment

  • @brianzimmerman2942
    @brianzimmerman2942 2 роки тому +1

    Great video as always. Fun to work on your own stuff. Cheaper and very rewarding

  • @crushingvanessa3277
    @crushingvanessa3277 2 роки тому +1

    Neat to see the detail of how the Bud was built in the center.

  • @kurtismiller9544
    @kurtismiller9544 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job you're doing there guys, working together making sure there are no mistakes or accidents. 👍👏👌💪🚜

  • @paxbonum4683
    @paxbonum4683 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing your farm and your family

  • @johnberrena2532
    @johnberrena2532 2 роки тому +2

    Merry Christmas Welkers! Blessings to you all.

  • @earnierosenow9834
    @earnierosenow9834 2 роки тому +3

    after seeing the damage the draw bar did to scott's arm and the reservation he has about it, i still cringe regarding it, scott is a very lucky man to still have an arm

  • @scrotiemcboogerballs1981
    @scrotiemcboogerballs1981 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing buddy

  • @michaelfreehling1914
    @michaelfreehling1914 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video guys. Stay safe

  • @grahamjensen7573
    @grahamjensen7573 2 роки тому +1

    I use dry ice works great

  • @mshafer2006
    @mshafer2006 2 роки тому +3

    Saw the instagram post about separating this tractor. Was wondering when the video was coming out for it. So far I am impressed at just 5:14 into the video looking forward to the remainder of the video to see it come apart. Definitely interesting splitting that Big Bud. Looking forward to seeing the process of putting it back together.

  • @tompinnef6331
    @tompinnef6331 2 роки тому +2

    Nothing goes to waste on a farm. Keep something 'forever' as you might need it someday. This shows how something is recycled for a use. Why pay for new when something is in the 'scrap area' you can use. Merry Christmas to the crew / family and you. God Bless and be safe. Thank you for the video.

  • @giannidifrancesco193
    @giannidifrancesco193 2 роки тому

    Great video it is great to see the Big Bud getting fixed. God Bless

  • @dhgdarkness3744
    @dhgdarkness3744 2 роки тому +1

    Any time you use a cable to pull you should put a jacket on it so if it snaps it will snap down and not back at you

  • @johnmcgregor3671
    @johnmcgregor3671 2 роки тому +2

    After watching you guys I was out driving where I live and looked at a farm as I was passing and he had 2 buds sitting beside his shed so of course I stopped in and asked if I could take pics and he was happy to let me

  • @haroldswick9962
    @haroldswick9962 2 роки тому

    Get job you Welker Boys.Love your shop and the way you work together. Don't ever forget farmind should always be enjoyable. I really love the big sky country, hope to visit it someday. I'm from Ohio.

  • @MikeAbbott3
    @MikeAbbott3 2 роки тому +2

    Farming is the mother of all invention.

  • @keitharcher5723
    @keitharcher5723 2 роки тому +1

    'Tis the season to do this type of work! Love the content!

  • @busterqhorse4226
    @busterqhorse4226 2 роки тому

    Once again, the mechanical work you guys do is amazing! God Bless the farmers! (And keep Leg Arms safe around that drawbar!)

  • @ericjenjohnson
    @ericjenjohnson 2 роки тому

    What in my freezer?
    Ice Cream, Meat and veggies.
    What’s in the Welkers freezer?
    bearings!
    Great work! Cant wait to see the rest of the project!

  • @joecarlson6428
    @joecarlson6428 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Thanks.

  • @MrGerritStok
    @MrGerritStok 2 роки тому +1

    Nice to see you spent time on safety. At least you wear caps and gloves. 😂 Well done. Not a well, but well. well? Saw snow. Is moisture. Would be nice if the soil could absorb that. Blessings!

  • @backyardbuilttrucks1
    @backyardbuilttrucks1 2 роки тому

    Those tractors are legends.

  • @davebrittain9216
    @davebrittain9216 2 роки тому +1

    It was nice seeing you guys work right together for a change. Bros.

  • @stevetuttle5472
    @stevetuttle5472 2 роки тому +1

    Now that’s some heavy equipment work! Great job on working safely!

  • @dennislamers986
    @dennislamers986 2 роки тому

    Very cool seeing that thing being repaired and not just replaced. It's great to find parts for a not so bad price.

  • @eddiejeselink2996
    @eddiejeselink2996 2 роки тому +2

    Great content keep up the good work.

  • @billnalder1017
    @billnalder1017 2 роки тому +3

    I thoroughly enjoyed the 'bottle jack' episode!!

  • @michaelcanto6175
    @michaelcanto6175 2 роки тому +2

    I appreciate your eye on safety, splitting the Big Bud is very dangerous stuff!

  • @WBOS72
    @WBOS72 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video guys. Looking forward to the next one...

  • @Theriverman1000
    @Theriverman1000 2 роки тому +3

    It is amazing how cold and heat has the same effect on male parts as it does on metal. :)

  • @jasonswift7098
    @jasonswift7098 2 роки тому

    Nice work Nick and Scott.

  • @codyunderwood9567
    @codyunderwood9567 2 роки тому +1

    We all love you Leg Arms. Please be careful you almost became Leg Claw!

  • @andyviel8246
    @andyviel8246 2 роки тому +1

    Leg arms don’t break you arm again. 💪

  • @tomburbridge1114
    @tomburbridge1114 2 роки тому

    I was hoping you would call me to come boreweld it and line bore it but it wasn't that bad, good for you guys for being ahead of the repairs!! midwest bore repair

  • @Neighborly_Content
    @Neighborly_Content 2 роки тому

    Take a moment to appreciate these guys just fabricated the tools and made a plan for splitting this huge machine apart. I laughed hard at the $35 from across the shop by Nick. Merry Christmas to the Welkers!

  • @kopenhagenkid
    @kopenhagenkid 2 роки тому +2

    Great job building standfor the front of the tractor Nick

  • @riverraging9462
    @riverraging9462 2 роки тому

    Great job guys, very creative solutions. Thanks for letting me share your projects. Have a very Merry Christmas.

  • @stevenicoson6670
    @stevenicoson6670 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for another great video Welkers. It was interesting and enjoyable.
    You folks are amazing. You split the big bud by using devices you made from scratch to hold the big bud once split. To be honest do not know if I would have tackled that. You all made it look easy. Great job guys. Those bearings and bushings needed replacement like you thought. One was not too bad but why it is apart might as well replace. Will be nice to have that job behind you, drawbar and all. Your engineering skills are second to none. The big bud will be like new when you get done.
    Those air pumped oil containers you have are nice for oil changes. Lots of nice equipment available now days.
    Glad you saved that old field ripper. That gave you a lot of good steel to use on splitting the big bud. Steel is really expensive now days.
    Guess that is about all for now. You all take care and be safe. May god watch over all of you. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks for everything.
    The Iowa farm boy from years ago.

  • @spencerjhog4429
    @spencerjhog4429 2 роки тому +12

    Well done. You might want to consider packing those bearings in dry ice or liquid nitrogen if you have access. They will for certain drop in then. Glad to see you made stand but relying but would suggest finding a couple old railroad type screw jacks. They don't bleed down.

  • @countryboy9280
    @countryboy9280 2 роки тому

    I love that leg arms said "at least I have help this time" and when the video was over I was literally going to make that comment its great that that didn't happen

  • @danielmccann4055
    @danielmccann4055 2 роки тому +2

    The Picture of Nick standing there at 3:47; Pretty much says "We got this."

  • @paytonmac5665
    @paytonmac5665 2 роки тому

    Good job guys have a great one.

  • @bobbyblizzard8488
    @bobbyblizzard8488 2 роки тому

    That is a fun process to watch!

  • @leviward6386
    @leviward6386 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, keep up the hard work, can’t wait to see what’s next

  • @barrycox4018
    @barrycox4018 2 роки тому +1

    Very interesting video can't wait to see you put it back together, thanks

  • @jeanlouisbinchet4797
    @jeanlouisbinchet4797 2 роки тому +1

    Belle partie de mécanique , bravo à vous👌👍👏

  • @elitetwo1
    @elitetwo1 2 роки тому

    well done guys , team work

  • @truckyluv7592
    @truckyluv7592 2 роки тому

    Love all the sound effects, rrrr rrrrr rrrr. Very clever with all the stands etc. Thanks for sharing.

  • @d-routdoors9055
    @d-routdoors9055 2 роки тому

    Hello Welker's! Love the videos! Keep up the good work my friends. Farm hard and always pray. God bless! Blessings from Osoyoos B.C. Canada.

  • @TT-qo9dv
    @TT-qo9dv 2 роки тому +1

    A air hammer is a wonderful tool👍

  • @caesar1295
    @caesar1295 2 роки тому +1

    Glad I found your family’s channel. You guys have great content keep it up. Very happy to see your family is a God believing family we need more of God in our country at this time with all the hate that’s being perpetuated on our country these days. Keep the faith guys and may God bless you and your family!!

  • @gitatit4046
    @gitatit4046 2 роки тому +2

    You guys just watch that drawbar everything else should be totally safe ... well maybe not. 😉 Good job! Thanks for sharing and may God bless you all and keep you safe.

  • @chrisspence3216
    @chrisspence3216 2 роки тому

    I love Montana and Montanan’s great work guys !!!!

  • @Ticdaniel
    @Ticdaniel 2 роки тому

    Said it before and i say it again! The fummins is soooo badass. What a truck 🤩🤩🤩🤩 💪💪💪💪💪

  • @curtarseneau
    @curtarseneau 2 роки тому +4

    Nick, Important to change oil in the planetaries on the final drives too. Ck owners manual for hours and correct fluids.

  • @aaronrexius3204
    @aaronrexius3204 2 роки тому

    Awesome jobs guys!!! you guys are the best ever fabricators.. saves some money get her done yourself.

  • @garybruno4360
    @garybruno4360 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁