That is some serious beef you have built there. I personally will gladly trade watching the grunting and cursing of wrestling those heavy tracks in place for seeing the combine running on them.
To be honest, I'm grateful for what you have shared. The haters don't count anyhow. I'm just excited to see it done and running, lol. Filming takes time, and time is precious right now. Sounds like you have work possibly lined up for it. That would be nice to recover some of the cost. See you soon.
I think I’d drill and tap a few 1/8 NPT for grease zerks on the tubes, to lubricate the pins. Especially since you’re expecting some lateral movement without the cross bolts to hold the pin stationary. I would also anticipate the pin to be able to rotate some with the movement of the track frames themselves. Awesome fab work!
Nice work on the fabrication! You and your dad do fantastic work. Really interested to see how the tracks work. I used to combine soybeans in the mud if I didn’t have a choice. Talk about tearing up a field. I had to be careful when working the fields with so many ruts, not to damage the tractor. I know a fella that had a hired man doing early spring tillage, and the fella tore up the rear end in a ih 1586 trying to work the ruts out of the field attempting to clean up after their 1440 from bean harvest (huge ruts). While the tractor crossed over the ruts bouncing and power hopping it caused shock loads on the transmission and rear end. It eventually snapped some shafts. I personally only use wings of my tools for working ruts. Working tore up fields is where having an articulated tractor is super useful.
You and your father are very talented, along with great resources. The sub frame is an awesome unit! As far as the idea of bolted end washers works great. My day job is in the marine industry, and all of our hydraulic trailers have a walking beam setup that's held on with a bolt and washer. Including our 120k gvw quad walking beam. Never had much problem with them, and that trailer gets turned sharp on pavement loaded heavy. Keep up on great work! I wish I had tracks right now for my combine, right now in Charlevoix MI area. Mudville........
If you don't have a safe place to spot the semi you could just set an auger up to it at the yard and load it with the 3 tons, will keep you going at least. Nice work on the undercarriage, some mighty fine fabrication there! Good luck on getting in the field by Thursday
That thing looks stout as hell. Nice work. It would be cool to get an interview video with your Dad. Seems like he would have some good stories to tell and wisdom to share.
Young fellow I understand the stress you are feeling. As you are harvesting corn maybe your lady could give us some video from a 4 wheeler showing us the tracks working!
You and your dad can build anything, that is so nice. It's been great flowing you through the whole process. I can't wait to see them tracks on the old girl shelling corn. It looks like the combine will break in half now long before that axle would ever bind or break. It looks very strong and beefy. Thanks for another great video
It looks a lot nicer than most on the farm jobs, but it’s nice to have a machinist and welder in house or on call. Great Job, actually looks better than factory. Looking forward to seeing it on tracks.
Looks great . The whole idea is to get your crops out . Iam sure you will get some great video of it working . From turkey creek farms be safe n thankful
Quite a project nearing completion. Once the subframe is completed, won't be something you'd want to have to manhandle with any regularity. Your canine companions sure don't get far away. I have a lot of respect for folks who can turn a mental picture to a set of detailed prints and into a finished product.
If you have a places for cover or the semi has a tarp, save the muck for the weekend and you can at least pick enough for two trucks and a semi to take on Monday
One hell of a finished product. Very nicely done. Installation is more important than a camera. Thanks for taking us along on the adventure so far Ethan. Take care. Fred.
Seen another RUclips video the other day look up holy combine it's a place in southern Illinois they have a bunch of white Oliver and Minneapolis combines they may have the feeder housing you need
Thanks for the update thats some amazing work from both of you, I bet your Dad really loves a challenge like that. I'm currently working on more customer seed plant upgrades and none of it will ever see the internet like all the other stuff I can't share. With the size of this project and the need to get it done those of us that get it aren't disappointed, some people just have no clue about the real world outside their front door. I've got flu was in bed at 8.45 tonight so I can work and finish this job the next 2 days and some guy phoned at 10.30 to talk about his job, it's just annoying what was wrong with tomorrow morning , but hey i get to watch this now i can't sleep again. Take care.
Awesome and amazing !! Taking on this project is a big job, I'm sure. But looks like it will be well worth the effort that you and your Dad and anybody else that has been helping out along the way to accomplish this. Picking up a few custom jobs should say a lot about your talent and perseverance of challenges. Best of luck in trying to bring your fall season to completion
I remember hiring some custom work done 12 years ago or so to get finished up, tracks in the mud doubles the custom rate I rememer. Rented the tracks from gilbert and riplo in ravenna, it was 25 or 30 bucks an acre if I remember right to rent the tracks back then. That was a bad year, down corn to go with it and he kept folding up snoots because the tracks set the front end up so high. He was a good freind that was a gunner in the navy in WW2 and he couldn't hear for shit, I remember telling him to go around a spot where the water was 2 foot deep but he couldn't hear me so he just bored right through with a full hopper😆 he lived to run the combine though and I think he enjoyed it.
I know you guys have put a lot more thought into it than I have, do you have any sort of restraint on the track to keep it from heading down if in the unlikely chance you get stuck? We got a 9870 deere with tracks stuck and when we went to pull on it they started heading down to the point the other end of the track got up and into the side shield of the combine. Bad day, red river valley muck isn't very forgiving.
Mind you these were bolt on HUB tracks with no extra support like you guys are building. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to record what you can, I enjoy doing fabrication projects like this.
Looks good; if you havent tried. Try hooking your phone up to your laptop and transfer the Cincinnati video. That is up to you just offering my suggestion. Otherwise looks good, can't wait until the final video of tracks on and in the field. Good job done!!
Yes, it is disappointing not to see the whole process. But I think most of your viewers understand the dilemma you're up against. It has been an interesting process so far, so what ever you can video will be a "bonus". Maybe a tripod time lapse. I tell you what, with that sub-frame you have now, if nothing else, get yourself a couple "Yankem" straps and start pulling out the "BTO's" after you get your corn out. Pick up a little extra coin as a Recovery Rig. Ethan, Good Luck, Stay Safe, and I look forward to the rest of the adventure. 👍🇺🇲💪
Im gonna be so traumatized not to see the tracks installed..... just kidding I certainly hope this works well for you... cant wait to see you running corn again
Your dad is talented looks like he can build just about anything you guys are doing a great job. Hello Teeter and Lilly.
Yes he can.
That is some serious beef you have built there. I personally will gladly trade watching the grunting and cursing of wrestling those heavy tracks in place for seeing the combine running on them.
To be honest, I'm grateful for what you have shared. The haters don't count anyhow. I'm just excited to see it done and running, lol. Filming takes time, and time is precious right now. Sounds like you have work possibly lined up for it. That would be nice to recover some of the cost. See you soon.
you are so right
Hopefully I can get everyone taken care of.
To take a quote from the A Team...I love it when a plan comes together. You and your dad have amazing talent!!! Great Job.
I think I’d drill and tap a few 1/8 NPT for grease zerks on the tubes, to lubricate the pins. Especially since you’re expecting some lateral movement without the cross bolts to hold the pin stationary. I would also anticipate the pin to be able to rotate some with the movement of the track frames themselves.
Awesome fab work!
I was thinking the same. Need some places to grease it.
Leave the pin dry and let friction hold it from turning. Just grease the track frame.
I think they know what they doing
That whole under carriage is amazing. Thanks for sharing. I love your videos.
Thanks.
Ethan so grateful for your time showing us the development of your track subframe from conception to completion
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Nice work on the fabrication! You and your dad do fantastic work. Really interested to see how the tracks work. I used to combine soybeans in the mud if I didn’t have a choice. Talk about tearing up a field. I had to be careful when working the fields with so many ruts, not to damage the tractor. I know a fella that had a hired man doing early spring tillage, and the fella tore up the rear end in a ih 1586 trying to work the ruts out of the field attempting to clean up after their 1440 from bean harvest (huge ruts). While the tractor crossed over the ruts bouncing and power hopping it caused shock loads on the transmission and rear end. It eventually snapped some shafts. I personally only use wings of my tools for working ruts. Working tore up fields is where having an articulated tractor is super useful.
Sounds like you are going to be the go to guy for custom harvesting that's awesome might get you more ground in the future!
Maybe.
You and your father are very talented, along with great resources. The sub frame is an awesome unit! As far as the idea of bolted end washers works great. My day job is in the marine industry, and all of our hydraulic trailers have a walking beam setup that's held on with a bolt and washer. Including our 120k gvw quad walking beam. Never had much problem with them, and that trailer gets turned sharp on pavement loaded heavy. Keep up on great work! I wish I had tracks right now for my combine, right now in Charlevoix MI area. Mudville........
It really shows how your dad has alot of experience and talent. Rare thing these days.
Yes he does.
If you don't have a safe place to spot the semi you could just set an auger up to it at the yard and load it with the 3 tons, will keep you going at least.
Nice work on the undercarriage, some mighty fine fabrication there! Good luck on getting in the field by Thursday
Man. In here before the haters. 😂
Gotta get up pretty early to beat them.
Man you all have great imagination and build some of the coolest stuff engineered correctly. Watching this always amazes me.
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That thing looks stout as hell. Nice work. It would be cool to get an interview video with your Dad. Seems like he would have some good stories to tell and wisdom to share.
Great job and your Dad is amazing.
Yes he is.
Great job so far. Your Dad is a man of few words. Really impressed with how you work together.
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first time I have ever seen you without a hat on
Young fellow I understand the stress you are feeling. As you are harvesting corn maybe your lady could give us some video from a 4 wheeler showing us the tracks working!
If the farming thing ever gets boring, i see a great career in metal fabrication. VERY nice work.
Your dad reminds me of my dad. Dad was a master machinist who was also a diesel mechanic. Him and created some wild things to solve problems
You and your Dad's fabrication skills never cease to amaze me!
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Nice to see you back on TRACK
Good luck,be safe .Can hardly wait to see tracks in action. Jeff.
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You and your dad can build anything, that is so nice. It's been great flowing you through the whole process. I can't wait to see them tracks on the old girl shelling corn. It looks like the combine will break in half now long before that axle would ever bind or break. It looks very strong and beefy. Thanks for another great video
Track frame is stronger than the combine frame according to the FEA analysis.
Anxious to see her in the field Farm Boy
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Going to be a popular guy with the new tracks, Nice work, looks clean and very professional compared to the what you started with.
Anything is better than what it was.
It looks a lot nicer than most on the farm jobs, but it’s nice to have a machinist and welder in house or on call. Great Job, actually looks better than factory. Looking forward to seeing it on tracks.
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Looks great . The whole idea is to get your crops out . Iam sure you will get some great video of it working . From turkey creek farms be safe n thankful
Very nice work
Quite a project nearing completion. Once the subframe is completed, won't be something you'd want to have to manhandle with any regularity. Your canine companions sure don't get far away. I have a lot of respect for folks who can turn a mental picture to a set of detailed prints and into a finished product.
Being able to put it on with a forklift and the tires on the combine is far superior to the previous design for sure.
It’s only going to get better from here.
I've enjoyed seeing the build process and look forward to seeing the commbine in the field!
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Borrowing a qiup from (The A Team). "I love it when a plan comes together". Lookin good 👍
Still gotta get it to the field.
You are so very lucky to have a machinist and fabricator to make it happen . You guys are make excellent headway . Great video .
Yep
as previous comment,your dad is very talented! the way the big pins slid in was a joy to behold! love what you are doing,great job.
He’s the best.
Looking great 👍🏾
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You betcha @@Oliver66FarmBoy
If you have a places for cover or the semi has a tarp, save the muck for the weekend and you can at least pick enough for two trucks and a semi to take on Monday
beautfiul workmanship on that. excited to see it in the field!
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I enjoy watching your videos. This track deal with this combine is gonna be really cool.
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Progress is all that matters, it'll all work out in the end. Excited to see this rig shelling corn.
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Hopefully the custom work goes well. It will be great to see more combine videos.
amazing project
Ethan looks like a well engineer job to me. I’ll give you and your dad a A+. Catch you later.
One hell of a finished product. Very nicely done. Installation is more important than a camera. Thanks for taking us along on the adventure so far Ethan. Take care. Fred.
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Wow very skilled
It turned out great!It may have been a hold up but definitely worth it!
For sure.
Lots lf work but its looking pretty slick boss... I know me sayin it don't mean much but im rootin for ya.
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Ethan, that subframe looks really in great shape hope everything fits on like you're hoping it will. Thanks Michael
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Seen another RUclips video the other day look up holy combine it's a place in southern Illinois they have a bunch of white Oliver and Minneapolis combines they may have the feeder housing you need
It looks good can't wait to see
Using it
Can't wait to see it done your doing great job on it
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Your frame looks great. I sure see the value in being more tech savvy. Around my operation we are still in the Stone Age.
Everything helps.
Your doing amazing job
Mate, good luck with getting it together, look forward to seeing this beast on the field!
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Thanks for the update thats some amazing work from both of you, I bet your Dad really loves a challenge like that. I'm currently working on more customer seed plant upgrades and none of it will ever see the internet like all the other stuff I can't share. With the size of this project and the need to get it done those of us that get it aren't disappointed, some people just have no clue about the real world outside their front door. I've got flu was in bed at 8.45 tonight so I can work and finish this job the next 2 days and some guy phoned at 10.30 to talk about his job, it's just annoying what was wrong with tomorrow morning , but hey i get to watch this now i can't sleep again. Take care.
Bad time of year to be sick. Not that there ever really is a good time.
Looking like a great, well designed job.
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Amazing job You & Your Dad are doing on this project.
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Tall your bad good job and you a all of work was done be safe out there your buddy from Nebraska
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Hey Ethan,,,looking great. Really nice job on engineering.
I’m having the most awesome time watching this prod progress
Hopefully the clouds will Part when you get everything together and running
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you and your dad have skills thats for sure
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The shackles to pull from was a good idea
that's looking good. i'm happy with what video you have gotten. getting your corn out has to be priority . just work safely,video when you can.
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You guys do great work it looks fantastic
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Awesome work 👍
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Awesome and amazing !! Taking on this project is a big job, I'm sure. But looks like it will be well worth the effort that you and your Dad and anybody else that has been helping out along the way to accomplish this. Picking up a few custom jobs should say a lot about your talent and perseverance of challenges. Best of luck in trying to bring your fall season to completion
Hopefully I can get everything done in a timely fashion
I remember hiring some custom work done 12 years ago or so to get finished up, tracks in the mud doubles the custom rate I rememer. Rented the tracks from gilbert and riplo in ravenna, it was 25 or 30 bucks an acre if I remember right to rent the tracks back then. That was a bad year, down corn to go with it and he kept folding up snoots because the tracks set the front end up so high. He was a good freind that was a gunner in the navy in WW2 and he couldn't hear for shit, I remember telling him to go around a spot where the water was 2 foot deep but he couldn't hear me so he just bored right through with a full hopper😆 he lived to run the combine though and I think he enjoyed it.
That’s a lot of money to rent a set of tracks it seems like.
@@Oliver66FarmBoy I thought it was plenty high, the demand was high for tracks that fall so I wonder if they were gouging a little
I know you guys have put a lot more thought into it than I have, do you have any sort of restraint on the track to keep it from heading down if in the unlikely chance you get stuck?
We got a 9870 deere with tracks stuck and when we went to pull on it they started heading down to the point the other end of the track got up and into the side shield of the combine.
Bad day, red river valley muck isn't very forgiving.
Mind you these were bolt on HUB tracks with no extra support like you guys are building.
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to record what you can, I enjoy doing fabrication projects like this.
Your dad lays a nice bead! I’ve always assumed he's a millwright.
Nope.
You guys do nice work!
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Great video
Looks good; if you havent tried. Try hooking your phone up to your laptop and transfer the Cincinnati video. That is up to you just offering my suggestion. Otherwise looks good, can't wait until the final video of tracks on and in the field. Good job done!!
I actually completely forgot about it when I was putting the video together.
What size end bolt did you use for the end bolts and will you have to make the washers? The design is really incredible.
3/4 bolt. 3/4 plate.
Just do what you have to do. And if folks don't like it F**K um.. Lookin forward to seeing the tracks in action.
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Yes, it is disappointing not to see the whole process. But I think most of your viewers understand the dilemma you're up against. It has been an interesting process so far, so what ever you can video will be a "bonus". Maybe a tripod time lapse. I tell you what, with that sub-frame you have now, if nothing else, get yourself a couple "Yankem" straps and start pulling out the "BTO's" after you get your corn out. Pick up a little extra coin as a Recovery Rig. Ethan, Good Luck, Stay Safe, and I look forward to the rest of the adventure. 👍🇺🇲💪
If you had someone on the outside build that my guess would be four grand maybe five. . Nice work
At least.
Looks good!
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Im gonna be so traumatized not to see the tracks installed..... just kidding I certainly hope this works well for you... cant wait to see you running corn again
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Looks great! Just do your thing don’t worry what a crybaby viewer says!
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To bad you wasn't closer to the thumb the CNC shop I work at does grinding like you need on your pins
Your father sure is a good fabricator
Haha😂 people getting mad cause you dont film part of a project that your doing!
Yikes!!! Not cool when your cart wants to pass you!!
It was a little hair raising.