Moving Snow With The Motor Patrol
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
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Eight inches of snow justifies getting the old Allis out of winter's hibernation to assist in clearing the half mile roadway from the blacktop to the neighbors house. The Son in Law is a bit quicker on the trigger getting in the middle of the action with his fairly new L3301 Kubota. He keeps his inside a heated shed and my old 75 year old Allis lives outside protected from the elements being covered with tarps. So it was a bit of a fight just getting this old gal uncovered and fired up in all the snow...but she sure took off quickly with a little choke.
Close quarter operation with this long nose tractor is a challenge, but out on the road, she moves snow or gravel with the best of them....well, the best of them if they are all 75 year old machines.
None the less, it was a good couple hours spent. At the end of the day the driveway was left clear for the full half mile length, from my little 90 year old neighbor lady's house back further in the woods, all the way to the blacktop !! I gotta hand it to the Son in Law though...in addition to making the center passes, he did all the trim work with the bucket and blade combination on the much more nimble Kubota. He cleared the blacktop entrance as well as the mailboxes and the several driveway entrances of our windrow of snow, an unintentional by-product of snow removal on a private drive. Unintentional or not, its gotta be taken care of.
For the ardent Allis Chalmers and snow removal fans, there is no fast forwarding on the video. That will be left to you to skip as you see fit....but I sure hope you get to see some of the deepest and largest banks of snow sliding off the end of the mulboard !! The old Allis just won't stop. Yes, the right rear tire is on backwards, but that's the way it was when I got it. The only thing I've added to the drivetrain is the old set of work worn chains. Though they are not the highest quality, they are very functional in the snow and gravel. The only time forward motion comes to a halt is when the mulboard comes in contact with the trunk of a tree or a hidden large root.
Enjoy the video...it was fun to make for you guys. Side note: I didn't want to jeopardize the much nicer Nikon because of the snowfall, so the whole video is done on an I-phone. Its being held in my left hand while using only my right hand to control the machine... all except for the short segment when the Missus lent her voice for a cameo appearance for the purposes of narration.
Job well done.
Thank you for the compliment as well as for watching today !!
It is great to see this old girl working! Thanks for sharing buddy.
It's not quite a Massey, but then THEY didn't make one for me to play with either. LOL. Thanks John for stopping in for a bit !!
Enjoyed watching that ole gal move the snow. Does a great job without even a grunt.
Nope, she didn't hardly grunt at all. It sure beats clearing half mile with a shovel. Yeah right....I'd wait till spring before I'd do that. LOL The SIL did all the hard stuff, I just got the icing off the top of the cake !!
That's a nice running old tractor!
Not bad for one nearing 75 years old !! Thanks for stopping by today. (-:
That old tractor does a great job clearing the road.
Hahahaha....yes Wild Bill, it sure does and without even complaining.
Sweet to see the old Allis earning her keep. 👍👍👍
Thanks, and she sure did earn it today that's for sure !! If I could run in third gear, the snow would literally boil off the end of the mulboard and much further out to the side.
@@tractorman4461 Yeah, I was thinking that if you could run a little faster it would throw it a little. 👍👍👍
@@1lilfarm Yes, it sure would. The only reason I didn't do it was because of the increased difficulty in response time to miss a tree or a stump. (Driving with one hand, I-Phone in the other). It's bad to come to a screeching halt with the end of the mulboard catching something hidden....don't ask. LOL. But it WOULD make a funny video.
I enjoyed the sounds of the old tractor.
She hardly stuttered today. She must be a cold runner....in the summer she's a lot rougher running and wants to foul the front two cylinders plugs. She took the licking and just kept on ticking...Thanks David for the visit.
The old rig does a great job
Thanks Gary for watching and commenting ! It was a fun day for sure.
Arm action on the big wheels to raise or lower the blade was my favourite part. A workout for man and machine.
You said a lot with that statement !! Raising IS a bit tough. Ya gotta back up first to relieve the pressure and then its a bit easier. Same thing with moving gravel in the summer. But...I ain't lying, it's still a workout !! Now that Farmall M at the end of the video is all hydraulic. THAT'LL be nice !!
Wasn't that neat! Just mechanics and a little muscle. That's when technology was a hand crack.
@@OzziesOddities Yessir, and it takes a lot of muscle to grade gravel with this thing for any length of time !! I can't imagine having to make a living running rigs like these !! That's back when men were men and so were the boys !!
💥 I love watching those old Allis Chalmers machine work!
*Keep on tractoring!*
How ya doing Jon...yeah the ones I use mostly around here aren't quite as nice and shiney as yours and Ed's at MCG are they...??!! LOL. Even my newest Kubota is a 2005 !!
That grader is a really handy old guy toy!
Oh heck yeah....its a cool tool for sure. With a half mile driveway, it comes in handy grading the gravel roadbed as well as the snow.
Enjoy watching you. God bless. Kansas
Thanks Richard for the visit. I am glad you enjoyed the fun from your own warm living room today !!
boy what a great job I love those allis
Well, I didn't fast forward any of the video just for all the Allis fans out there ! So thanks for watching Anthony. Thanks for the cool comment.
Years ago I used to run what we called FAT ALLIS. It was an older tractor but can't remember the year and sadly the old Girl was lost in a Huge Barn Fire in the late 60s along with three other classic tractors and an old School Bus full of small Antique tools both Farm tools and Wood working tools. I do remember that the old Farmer had insurance which was rare back then but he said no amount of money could replace what was lost that day. I too have a new Kubota tractor and enjoy clearing snow with it but there's no way it can move snow to the side like your Old Allis can.
Sadly many barn fires claimed a lot of antiquities over the years, mechanical and otherwise. I understand what the old farmer said. Money cannot replace what is lost, no matter how much. I have a few Kubotas too, but all small B series tractors. The SIL's L3301 is a great asset back here in the woods for sure. My largest Kubota is a B3030 but none of them move the quantity of snow as easily as this old Allis, especially for a half mile driveway. Good luck with your Kubota. They make an awesome machine in all sizes.
That was cool to watch, thanks for sharing!
I am glad to see so many like yourself that enjoyed the video and I thank you for tuning in and taking a looksee !!
Wendell, I measured 11.2in of snow just west of Belle, MO this morning, and now after noon it's melting slowly. Wait until tonight, and it freezes back. The Allis grader is a gem. I love to see the old one's working, real American Steel. I just got a Farmall 340 row crop gas, and can't wait to start on it. Great vid.
Thanks Michael for a nice comment. I have a good friend whose son's name is the same as yours. LOL. I took a double-take when I saw it. You'll like the 340. Good machine. Not quite as old as this old Allis though... Yep, you guys got a bit more snow out that ways for sure.
Good evening Sir, THAT IS SO OUTSTANDING THAT TRACTOR MAN IS DOING SNOWPLOW ACTION !!! That will be a great time to visit your place Sir, cool temperature and no snakes !!! Beautiful video to watch Sir. Very Nice Voice Lady Commentator 🌹👌👍😉💖 You are an OUTSTANDING driver Sir ( Close quarter operation with this long nose tractor is a challenge ) !!! Full watch and me too can see to big boy in action !!!! Keep warm Cheers !!!
I take it that you don't like snakes....??? LOL. Me either. But I gotta admit mon ami, I like THEM better than COLD weather !! The Missus always has something to say doesn't she. LOL I never know what to expect with her behind the camera. It's always a treat for me. I was hoping you and Joe would get to see how well this 75 year old Allis works in the snow. Thank you for watching and as always, providing such an entertaining comment !!
@@tractorman4461 I'm trying very hard at it Sir since your video's are ALWAYS OUTSTANDING mon ami CHeers !!!
sunny 85 here 😎 and your not fooling me looks like your having fun
Rub it in, you Southerner !! LOL. Yeah, I was having a bit of fun, but I liked that nice fresh and hot coffee when the job was done too.
that was a awesome video buddy that old girl will move some snow and sounds good doing it you guys got a lot of snow there thanks for sharing take care
She was working her little heart out that's for sure Tom !! Never missed a lick. Chains make the difference...even old style chains like these. Keeps the tires from creating an ice pad under their spinning tire and just keeps moving forward. This was the deepest snow we've had in a long time. Thankfully....LOL
The past couple of years I've been clearing my 500+ yards of driveways an pathways with an early "50s John Deere MC dozer.
I sure wish I could angle that blade!
I love to see old tools still doing their job!
Boy that would be a snow pusher for sure with the 4 way blade. I owned a 40's JD crawler for about a day one time. I stumbled across it by accident with a friend at his friends house. A track thrown off, he was irritated and said for fifty bucks I'd sell this thing. I said are you serious slipping a 50 out of my billfold. With a quick snatch and grab, he said it's yours !! Soon as I got home (before cell phones) I called a buddy and told him I bought it for $50 and he said he'll be right there with the trailer and $150.00. So I made a quick hundred for doing nothing. That was in the late 70's. My buddy was a JD collector and at the time he had (iirc) 52, this one made 53. Thanks Darrin for watching, commenting and for liking old iron !!
I know all about moving snow I have live in Alaska for over 57 years. I love the old Equipment and it Is so much easier to work on 👍👍👏👏
I agree, the old stuff IS much easier to work on. I just picked up a WD 45 this year with a good engine, if I decided to change this one out instead of going through it. I bet you ARE pretty well versed in snow removal with 57 years of Alaskan life Tony !!
That looks like great fun!
Hahahahaha....sure was. But I'd much rather push gravel !! Its warmer for THAT exercise.. LOL
It's times like these that you wished that you stayed in a warm shop! LOL
Hahahahah...Jeff, you are right about that !! I made a lot of smoke and ask today though. I got down to just a tee shirt in there today. I like it that way.
Beautiful seeing that great old machine plowing the Snow. All my very best.
Being a little further south, were you affected by the passing storm Bobby ?? Thanks for watching and I am glad you enjoyed it my friend.
What a fun action filled 44 adventure! Fun seeing that old machine pushing the snow aside. Looks like you get a decent workout raising and lowering the blade. Missus 44 did a fine job so give her a big squeeze from DaveyJO as I’ll be toasting you in the morning. We just got a messa rain here in Pa. kind Thanks 44 Family! DaveyJO
I think you can be happy the moisture was rain and not the fluffy stuff DaveyJO. It looks pretty, but it sure is a mess to deal with !! Yes, it is a workout with the old Allis whether its grading gravel OR snow. It's just more comfortable in the hot weather. LOL. Glad to have you stop in today and I'll toast you and your Alice one in the morning....and yep...the Missus liked the squeeze.
HA!!! And there you were thinking you were safe from snow way down south! That's what it looks like here in Northern NY anytime between late October and late May!!! I feel your pain friend! A long time back, right after I got out of the Corps, I had a chance to buy a small grader, little gas job, an Austin-Western I think. I remember thinking, "A grader?!!! What in the world would I do with a grader?!!!" Boy, I shoulda grabbed that ol' girl for sure, dumb move! Nice video Wendell, keep your socks dry and Semper Fi!
If you guys get that much snow, that Austin Western would have been a good choice !! Oh well, easy come, easy go. This was a rarity for sure. But in '82 we got hit with an un-forcasted 24'' snowfall. They missed it big time. It was supposed to be a light covering but they said the system just 'stalled' over the area. Excuses. LOL. Have a wonderful weekend Bret !! S/Fi...
@@tractorman4461 Ha! Know the feeling. Woke up one morning to 46 inches of "partly cloudy"!!! I was working in a lumberyard at the time and we shoveled roofs steady for several days. Mother nature sometimes lacks compassion!
@@Bret4207 OMG !! I cannot imagine that kind of snowfall. LOL All I can add is WOW.
Cool to see how the old blade lift system works
Mr brother has old horse drawn grader that raises and lowers almost exactly the same way. It's from the early 1900's. Then I have a much larger and heavier one that is from the 1920's made by the Russel Corporation which was absorbed by Caterpillar. It too raises and lowers the same way. It was built to be pulled by tracked tractors, not by teams of horses though. Glad you enjoyed the video !! Thanks for watching.
@@tractorman4461 ah, that's pretty interesting, a time tested design it seems then. The mix of machine and man power in these early tractors will always be unique.
hearing the sound of the engine, it sounds so much like my old 49 Case SC did.
One thing for sure, I DO need to slip a more sound suppressing muffler on the old gal. A lot of these engines have the same firing order which makes them sound close. Look at Ford and Chevy trucks. You can tell by listening which is which. Just a different sequence in firing.
She did a great job ol buddy!! Sorry I haven't been around much lately I've fallen behind on alot of videos! Hopefully I'll be back to watching soon man just helping heal the land first 🇨🇦☮️❤😊
Oh yeah, I got ya on that one. No apology needed buddy. Lots going on up there isn't there...Whew !! I figured Rick might find this one to his liking as well. The old motor wasn't sounding too terribly bad today !! Thanks Andrew for the visit my friend !!
Can't wait to see the international doing some snow when it's ready. I remember riding on my grandpa's lap as a kid when he used to move snow. It was so much fun. It was so nice to listen to the misses at the end as well.
That's one of the cool things about using the old equipment, so many people love to tell of their memories with their dad or grandad. Thanks Mike for stopping by today.
Hi Wendell! Wow, that Motor Patrol can move some snow! You should rename it Snow Patrol during the winter. I enjoyed the ride and the narration by the missus toward the end. Yes, I’d like to see the Motor Patrols bigger brother in action!
Hahahaha...I NEVER know what she's going to say !! But it always cracks me up when I'm editing. A funny lady for sure. LOL It'll take a while, but that big old International will be put to work as soon as I get to work on it a bit.
I definitely need chains, both for my 2N and my Cub, as neither could get traction in this stuff....with quite a bit of ice underneath about 8 inches of snow.
That AC is getting the job done quite well. Just drive it over to my house and we're put her to work. lol
Loved the comments of the color commentator towards the end of the video.
Hahahaha....I NEVER know what she's gonna say. I was just happy to get two hands on the wheel for that part of the video. Everything thing else was one handed. LOL... Chains make a tractor go in the snow. And even the cheap old cross chains like mine work wonderfully well. Some of those fancy ice breakers with the fancy crosshatch cost several hundred dollars.
@@tractorman4461 I just priced tire chains for the 2N....they must be made of gold. Have any lying around getting in your way that will fit a N series Ford?
@@316jd140 My SIL just today said a set of cheap ladder chains for his L3301 was $700 plus. So I have to piece together a set of chains for him first. None I have are for 28's or 24's, so I have to add to or subtract from what I have to make a set for him. I still need to make a set for my son's little blue 2000 too, the sizes will be the same as an 8n. I'll have to see what's left over once that is done.
I really like that motor patrol. It did do a good job in the snow. There is a long private driveway next to me. I have plowed it a couple of times. I offset my blade when I do it so I can wing it over. My dad had a 6' Ford blade on an 8N. It was a very well made blade, too heavy for an 8N. The 8N needed front weights bad with that blade on it. I have a 7' Ford blade that is scrap metal. I got it for the cutting edge.
Yes, side shifting the blade works well. It kinda pulls the smaller tractors to the side with a heavy snow or gravel load against the blade, but its easy enough to contend with. My SIL uses the much older and heavier 1972 Ford 6' blade on his L3301 and they seem to be a really good match. He moves a LOT of snow quickly with it. Then the loader allows him to clear the mailboxes and trim the driveways by the houses pretty easy. Can't do that with the Allis. LOL
Good morning, sir! I really do love watching (and hearing) these classic tractors. The sound alone takes me back to when I was a boy in MS and my Papaw would take me for a ride on his Massey. Thank you for the ride! - David
Thanks for stopping in for a visit. Ol Dave @ RCAF Polar Express sure speaks highly of you !! They don't come any more pleasant than that fellow I tell ya. So you are a Southern lad...Mississippi huh. Btw what Massey was it ? Harris or Ferguson... and do you remember the number ?
@@tractorman4461 Yes sir, I was born in TN and lived there for a few years then grew up in the MS delta. Yes, Dave is a really nice guy! I wish I could remember more about the tractor. I last saw it around 1974 when he died and it was around 30 years old back then.
@@PaleHorseOutdoors Thank you David for the reply. Maybe something will jar your memory loose if you happen to see one like it on the good old youtube... There are thousands of videos of guys with new AND old tractors in this digital world.
That little scoundrel does a very respectable job! Some days I miss my old WD with the Stanhoist loader but not the trip bucket. Dry as a bone here in northeast Nebraska but is expected to hit 50 for a high.
Doc
Yes, the trip bucket can be a pain can't it. One of our Massey 44's had the trip bucket and my 33 has one that the previous owner converted to hydraulic dump. Works nice enough, but its still a light duty loader. Freeman actually. Well now, just about now I'd take a week or two of 50* weather !!
That is a sweet machine! Might be a different perspective running it in the snow! That sure works fine in a long driveway like yours. An operator must be very careful backing up next to buildings... No brain fart allowed there! Thanks for sharing Wendell!
The hand brakes make it a bit challenging to handle from the seat but they are wonderful from the standing position. The hand wheels are all but impossible to roll up or down in the sitting position too. It's fitted with a clutch pedal for the standing position as well for the sitting position. But yes Joe, it is very good for dealing with snow on a long driveway. That's for sure !!
That Allis Chalmers is one good ol' grader and sure can move your snow away for you, can't it?
Nice one, thanks for this!
I figured you'd like this one Reg, so thanks for tuning in. It IS a handy little fellow in the snow for sure.
Nice snow fall and that tractor 🚜 works great. Snow stay on the ground here from late November to early may.
We have an extended coverage ever so often, but fortunately its not too often Richard. The longest consistent stretch that I can remember was just over 30 days and that was a LONG time ago.
Wendell, that's a video I didn't think we would see from you. It's a real family affair, you and the son plowing and the wife narrating while shooting the video. It sure was nice seeing the old tractor/grader working. How long is your driveway, it sure looks like you're plowing a long way to the main road. The daughter in Lake St. Louis said she had about 10 - 12 inches. We're only sitting on about a foot here in northern Michigan and that's a foot more then I care for...Take care and stay safe. That sawmill sure looked lonely, but warmer days aren't too far down the road.
We cover just at a half mile of gravel to get from the road all the way back to my little ol' neighbor lady that's 90 years old. I never know what the Missus is gonna say...but she usually makes me laugh out loud while editing. I did a LOT of the commercial buildings HVAC in the Lake StLouis area. Banks, offices and tons of stores. I didn't get the time to put together a shelter for the sawmill that was given me before the weather turned nasty. Oh well, a tarp will do for now Mike. Thanks for the visit today !!
You need to get the farmall grader running so you can have a his and her snow plows!
Hahahaha....but the Missus would get to run the fancy hydraulic one !! )-; LOL Seriously, nothing would make a more enjoyable day !! Thanks Jeff and the Missus is with ya on this one. LOL
I love that thing it's so old and cool
There are a lot of them out there though. Problem is not many for sale. I DID see one on FB Marketplace a month or so back. But it hadn't ran in years and was pretty rough as I remember. But you are right...they are COOL. Especially in the snow and at 20*F !! LOL.
It looked like once the moldboard scoured it moved snow to the side instead of piling up under the tractor. Al B.
Yes, it sure did Al. Some of the problem though is both sides of parts of the road has short banks so there's no where to shoot it off to. But when its either level or down hill, it really moves it off good. It really worked good once the surface rust was wiped off.
You be careful out there, Tractor Man
Heck Howie, 'careful' is my middle name. LOL. Well, not really... (-:
Hello Wendell! A new sub here, found you through GP Outdoors. It's great to the older equipment still doing a great job. Enjoying your channel! Thanks.
Ol' GP does a great job with his videos. You'll not find the same 'refinement' over here. LOL. He's been a great guy and has helped me out with the channel a number of times. So thank you for subbing and there is a LOT of stuff concerning older tractors, but mostly its the daily jobs that continually come and go through the shop. Thanks so much for the comment...and on a side note WH are my first two initials. LOL
I sure like my L2501 Kubota
I think the 2501 and the SIL's 3301 have the same footprint, but your's doesn't have the emissions stuff like the 3301. There's not much noticeable difference in horsepower I don't think. But then new tractors isn't really my forte. I kinda prefer them a bit rusty....
@@tractorman4461 , my Kubota dealer told me that he wouldn't sell me an L3301.
He said that there was so little actual difference in horse power, even at the pro, that they weren't worth the price difference. I bought mine sight unseen. It came out of a warehouse in Georgia. The dealer had an L3901 on the lot but it was hydrostatic and had the R4 tires. That was more than $6000 more than mine cost. I considered it for a moment and thought that I would just kick in a little bit more money and go to the L4701. The problem there is I need something of a smaller size to get in and out between trees in my woods. whoever said size doesn't matter hasn't tried driving through my thick woods.
@@tractortalkwithgary1271 Hahahaha....got ya on the thick woods. I couldn't even consider a cab or mirrors and lights on a tractor either. I MAY be in the market for a new tractor, but I've got lots of time to decide which one. But for me hydrostatic is the bomb !! I am totally spoiled with it. That was a good dealer to give you that good of suggestion to help choose between the two. I knew the two were close, but I didn't know how close performance wise. I am looking a bit hard at the 4701. What ever it is though will have a quick attach loader and hydrostatic drive.
I don't think I could get my motorhome where it was in June. BUT that is OK cause by Wednesday it will be 80 degrees here in Parker AZ.
No Dave, I'm afraid we would NOT get your monster motorhome in there now at all !! LOL 80 degrees today...?? Pack a little sunshine in a box and ship it UPS ok...
Looks great to see the old girl pull her weight. I'm in a snow belt up here in Ontario Canada. I like to use a blade on the back of my Kubota, but by this time of year, there's often no place left to put the snow, so I switch over to my Ford with a snowblower to move enough so that I can go back to a blade, til it piles up again, then I rinse and repeat for the rest of the winter. I have to keep an eye out that my snow banks don't go through a couple of freeze-thaw cycles, or there'd be no moving them til they thaw out in spring.
Yes, I can see how the snow you guys get up there is a bit difficult to contend with. We don't get this much on average for the whole season usually. In your situation, its sure nice to have the options like blade and snowblower for sure. But you fellows know the best for your own situations but I'm sure there HAS to be some that are not prepared. For many years all I had was a Kubota B7100 and 48'' blade for servicing the half mile gravel. So the old Allis is very much an improvement !! Thanks Robert for the visit.
That is impressive. It plows through that snow like a hot knife through melted butter. Doesn't work at at all. Not the least bit. Oops! I spoke too quick. You just caught that dirt bank a bit. Still not a problem. I bet you wouldn't part with that gem at gun point.
Yeah, I gouged the hillside a couple times. LOL I had to stop recording to work the wheel as I backed up a tad. In the summer, it will just dig right in and gouge out the dirt....not today. Frozen dirt don't gouge !! LOL Notice how close those trees come ? It hurts to catch one of those lemme tell ya. You are right...it'd take a farm in Texas to trade me out of it for sure. However, I DO have the Farmall M with the Meili Blumberg grader set up just a sitting in the wings as back up though....just gonna take a bit of work to get him back in the saddle though!
Wow, I sure am glad that we didn’t get anything like that here in Central Ky. We were fortunate that we really dodged the bullet regarding the ice storm that we were supposed to get. Western Ky & the northern counties of Ky closer to the Ohio river received the worst part of the ice from what the weather forecasters were saying. Sounds like the Allis-Chalmers was running pretty well despite the cold.
Well, I'm glad it missed you guys. I wish it'd missed us too. But no matter, got to get the little Allis out for playtime. She seems to run better with the cold than the heat. It needs some engine work...rings and a valve job at the minimum. In the summer, I would have fouled at least one plug in this timeframe. Pumps oil in #1 and #2 both. I don't like the ice for the obvious reasons, but mainly because ice is what brings down the power lines !! Thanks for the visit this fine chilly day !
@@tractorman4461 The cold weather makes my 1985 F-150 with the 300 a bit more difficult to start. Some previous owner before me had changed out the automatic choke for a manual choke which I think fits how the engine runs n cold weather especially.
When the temperatures are warmer, I really don’t ever have to use the choke.
A week or so ago, The engine got to acting wacky and I was inspecting the engine while it was about halfway trying to idle and discovered that the fuel pump was squirting fuel from out of the weep hole.
After changing out the fuel pump, The engine seems to be running a whole lot better. Now I need to turn the idle speed back like it was before. I didn’t realize that there was two different mechanical fuel pumps available for the 300’s - There is a standard flow and a higher flow pump in which I opted for the higher flow being that I use the truck for hauling and pulling trailers. I guess there’s also a LPG version of the 300’s being that I am usually asked if my engine is either LPG or carbureted.
So after seeing the Allis-Chalmers plowing snow, I was kind of wondering if you had to run any kind of fuel additive for cold weather use - But you pretty much answered my question before I asked you.
We used to have a Clark LPG forklift at my former workplace that was rather particular running and absolutely would not run from off of certain LPG tanks. You could leave the forklift outside during bitter cold temperatures and the thing ran absolutely great with no spit or sputtering like it was subject to do in warmer temperatures - Imagine That!!!.
It’s amazing how some engines run great during cold weather and some engines absolutely refuse to start or else the engines run so poorly that you were usually better off leaving well enough alone.
@@TheIronDuke502 Well then, my little Allis must be just like that old Clark forklift. I figured it'd start ok, because its always a quick starter, but I didn't expect it to run so smoothly for the whole snow moving project !! LOL, She sure did though. I tell ya, that 300 six has got to be one of Fords all time best engines !! I think I'd like it with the manual choke after running these old tractors for 60 years with them. I wasn't aware of a high flo pump either, but if you've got the option, I'd have made the same selection. To add to the gas discussion, I DO add a specific amount of PRI-G to my gas and PRI-D to my diesel fuel. It seems to serve me better than Sta-bil. And half a quart does 530 gallons of fuel. Its supposed to be guaranteed to eliminate phase separation in the new oxygenated fuels as well as the alcohol enriched fuels.
@@tractorman4461 I was really surprised when the guy at O’Reillys asked me which fuel pump that I wanted - After driving the truck to bring back 26 40lb bags of wood pellets from TSC, The engine was not affected hardly at all by the extra weight.
I don’t mind so much the engine actually using the gas which is hard enough on the wallet, But I sure don’t like the thought of wasting gas by spraying it out through the weep hole.
At least with the manual choke, You can manipulate the gas mixture somewhat unlike the automatic choke which can be a total pain when not working properly.
@@TheIronDuke502 we sure don't need to be wasting gas today do we...LOL. I had an old Dodge that was spewing gas out the accelerator pump. Lucky I didn't burn it to the ground. Oh well, it WAS a Dodge after all.... In the early days automatic chokes gave a bit more problem than in the late years....but on an older engine, I still like the ability to set the choke myself for the reasons you describe. Especially in cold weather.
You need the closed cab version? That is so cool to see that running!
Oh man, that'd be almost too much to ask Bob !! LOL. But it would be nice wouldn't it !!??
Is there a benefit to a mid mounted blade compared to front mounted? I’m guessing those would have more torque vs. the maneuverability of a front blade. I’ve just only seen them on those highway clearing salt trucks. Thanks for the ride along.
These are mainly designed for the smooth grading of gravel or other road building materials, and not for snow though as shown do work fairly well in that capacity. So the maneuverability of the mid mount blade PLUS the extended wheel base is what plays a big part in achieving that purpose of feathering road bed materials. Even the much older horse drawn graders have the same basic design, as well as the modern graders of today. There ARE some specialty machines that use an accessory off the front, but they are like said, a specialty machine. On these old tractors, a front mount blade would also make steering much harder that it already is. And believe me....this one is no picnic to turn manually !! Thanks Joel for the comment as well as the question.
@@tractorman4461 I was thinking no wonder you’re so ripped having to turn those wheels each time! Thank you Sir for the detailed answer!
@@jris Hahahaha....The Missus say I 'rip-em' all the time. Dunno what she means by that though. Probably not the same thing though. (-: But yes, it IS a workout for sure running this tractor.
I wish we got snow......darned ice is impossible. I can move snow....I can do nothing with ice
LOL...I agree Jerome. But you'll never guess what my brother did one year. After a good sleet and ice storm he loaded tons of weight on the old disc then with the chains on the old MH 44 cut the ice easily into two inch thick blocks of all sizes. Then he easily scooted the ice chunks off with the blade.
For a 2 wd thats great, I have a 4x4 35 hp new holland tc34 da and had some snow one year like that and it seems the allis went through it with less strain than mine 😀 . 🤔 might be looking for a motor grader
Hahahaha....thanks Daniel for the cool comment. They are nice for the straightaways, but I think your NH TC34 is much more easily maneuvered in the tight spots and trimming the snow from close quarters. What I think is the best thing is to have a PAIR of machines, the one you have PLUS one of these !! LOL But yes, these machines are built for moving product whether its grave OR snow. Chains are a must though ! Spin out with just rubber and you're done. I saw one in really rough shape on FB Marketplace a while back. Needed a ton of work, but if you can find them at the right price they are a fun machine. And as you can see, quite useful at times.
Thanks Wendell for the ride along. Had almost as much fun as you without cold toes. Mama did a fine job. Man that waz fun seeing that snow pushed like that! Did you have to adjust or tighten up the chains any? Did she use any oil on that workout? Speaking of workout how were you feeling the next morning after raisin and lowering that AWWWSOME big ole blade? Did she help dry up your gloves?
Well, the firplace is a good spot to dry out some gloves and wet pants legs !! LOL Yes, the Missus had a nice fire and a fresh pot of coffee ready too. The old Allis never fails on two thingcs...1) starting and 2) burning oil. Yes she's a burner for sure. I've got the WD45 to jerk the engine out of instead of rebuilding this one. Much quicker. And for the chains...?? No, they stay in place pretty good, never walking off towards one side or the other. For standard ladder chains they do a great job.
Sometimes if the mulboard hits a big root or the dirt band, she'll spin out, but that's seldom. I think that happened twice that day. The worm gears on the blade are surprisingly easy to turn with the leverage given by the wheel diameters. But the thing that makes it tough is the snow bank or in the summer, the pile of gravel. So to relieve the 'hold' just back up a tad and raise. So, splitting, tossing and stacking wood plus the normal chores kept my arms and shoulders from feeling much different after the snow day.
Thanks Mike for showing such interest with the awesome questions !! Oh, and thanks for watching...there IS something mesmerizing about watching snow slide off that thing though.....
Very mesmerizing! Love seeing the blue in that deep snow.as lazy as I am it's hard to sit by a fire 🔥 with snow to push!
@@mikeadams2339 Hahahaha....I hear ya man. LOL
buen video a si no salen subtitulos por gravar movil saludos mi amigo
Lo siento amigo por los subtítulos. Fue difícil sostener el teléfono para grabar mientras conducía.
@@tractorman4461 no sepreocupe ya seve el trabajo que hizo
That was fun to watch. How early in the day do you start moving the snow? Do you have to worry about waking the neighbors?
I USED to start a lot earlier. But I don't seem to have the same motivation for inflicting physical abuse upon my body this late in life. LOL But with this kind of weather, none of the neighbors would complain at all any time of day or night !! One of them actually has bought a new house and moved away because of a job change. But they are not putting this house on the market until later in the year. Still got a lot of stuff to move too.
Awesome video seeing the old girl in action. I recently resurrected my father's WC Road Patrol which has sat for at least 10 years. I finally have her moving under her own power about two months ago. I went through the fuel and ignition system completely and she fired right up. I did not move snow with it yet but hope to try it out this spring on the rock road my father maintained with it for over 30 years.
Did you run yours off of an auxiliary fuel tank strapped up front? Any issues with it running in the cold temperatures?
Did you post questions on that on FB's Allis page..? Sure seems I recognize your name and I think I might have replied to you....or am I dreaming. LOL. These Allis tractors are hard to kill. I'm not surprised at all at how easy you got it going. You'll love it in the gravel OR snow. But I would suggest at the very least a set of chains. Even cheap ladder style chains make a monstrous difference pushing gravel and especially in the snow. I treated my tank a few years back with an old partially used can of sealer and it failed on me. So I temporarily am running on the freon tank in front of the radiator until I get the gummy glue off the bottom of the tank. And it actually runs the best in cold weather. This engine needs a ton of work, rings and valve job at the least. In the summer it would have fouled the first two cylinders during this run time. Never missed a lick hardly at all at 20*F. Thanks Craig for stopping in and hopefully soon we can see your own videos on your own machine !!
@@tractorman4461 Yes I did. In fact, I just visited that FB page and was able to find you. I sent you an instant message and friend request to keep in touch
Fun all the way my friend, I enjoyed the ride a lot, there is a lot of snow, the old equipment keep up with the new ones and cost nothing in general terms, thanks for sharing Wendell, Misses did a great job filming and narrating at the end, How far are you from Bland in Missouri? I have a sub there since 2012 on my channel, "MissouriOldtimer" I see this morning he plowed snow as well
Missouri Old Timer's place is about 130 miles from me by road. We have talked a time or two through youtube comments. I knew you'd probably like this old machine. I bet you haven't seen one of them over there in SA...??
@@tractorman4461 Good to hear you know Vernon from MissouriOldTimer, we have them Allis Charmers WD series here, and many of them but did not see one with the grader look, that is super cool, we have the old Ford 5000's in that configuration and I think Farmall's too,
@@jankotze1959 The two main ones were Farmall and Allis. Mostly because of the type of frames the tractors had. It was easy to work with the channel iron as compared to cast iron or the tractors whose engine/transmission housing WAS the frame.
There was a big load ahead of that blade and it seemed to have no problem. I assume that wasn't the heaviest snow. Does it push through the sticky heavy stuff just as well?
Snow isn't near the working load as gravel but it will bunch further in front of the blade before scouring off to the side...especially with 8 or 10 inches or more. Gravel will literally boil over the top of the blade when grading the roadway, losing traction ever so often.
When the blade is rusty at first it sticks to the snow a bit, but that ends pretty quickly. It wouldn't do it at all if the angle of the blade was a little steeper, but its a manual adjustment that requires nuts and bolts to adjust so I have it set for the optimum width to clear my driveway.
And yes, I have pushed deeper snow with it with very good results. The answer though in snow is the chains. Without the chains, as soon as a tire spins, it is on ice. The chains just chew right through. We have always ran the tractors on the farm with chains clearing the cow lot as well as loading the manure pile...and ANY severe muddy conditions we had to deal with. There's no comparison to chain vs no chain in any of the above conditions. Even on the 4wd compact tractors, I believe in 4 wheel chains. Thanks Ozzie for the attention given to the video !!
@@tractorman4461 Good information thanks!. And yep I suppose it's all about the traction at the wheels. You answered what would have been my other question about how difficult it would be to adjust the angle of the blade.
When I see you working those wheels on there, I'm like a kid, I want to play with that one. Neat, neat old tractor.
@@OzziesOddities Hahahaha...c'mon down!! There'll be maybe 100 tons of crushed rock to spread in the spring !! LOL What's funny is we have another old horse drawn grader whose blade adjusted by tripping a short lever with your foot, dropping one side of the blade with its handwheel and let the contact with the ground move the blade to the desired angle. Then pop up the lever and it would lock in to the new position. No muss, no fuss, no muscle.
It's from the late teens or early 1920's. All steel. It will also 'crab' off the side of the road to form the road ditches with the team of horses staying up on the level. We used that one for years on the farm pulling with an old Massey Harris 44 tractor.
@@tractorman4461 I know just what you are talking about. I remember them being used behind tractors when I was pretty young yet. Never seen them horse-drawn but I knew they were that old. One like that sits in a field in western Wisconsin not too far from me. Every time I go by I think of maybe seeing if it's for sale.
@@OzziesOddities That's cool Ozzie. I would stop for sure even though I don't need it !! I have yet another fairly large pull type that was built for being pulled by a 'tracked' machine, like the early Cat's or Holts. It's a "Russel" machine which was eventually bought out by Caterpillar later. At the end of this video, will be a few seconds of the old horse drawn grader, even though I say in the video that its for a tracked tractor. They'd use a team of 4 draft horses like the Percheron. ruclips.net/video/m0aEW5e9oeQ/видео.html
We got 2" to 3" in south central Oklahoma, a lot of it sleet with freezing rain and it was hard for me to measure it. Who took over the Video? Was it Momma? She mentioned the theory we use around here "it will melt off tomorrow".
I think that you just used it as an excuse to play on the Motor Patrol.
I know that I would.
Yes it was the Missus that took over for me in front of the house. I needed two hands to stop with the hand brakes and steer at the same time. She likes to add her narrative and I never know what she's gonna say. LOL. She said usually it'll melt off in a day or two, but this time there's no warm weather in sight !! She was right too. It was 1*F this morning at daybreak.
@@tractorman4461 well we got up to 46 today and will get there again tomorrow so we're not hurting.
The snow is about gone and will be all gone tomorrow.
@@rickburris6164 I think its gonna take a day or three with this one here. But it is supposed to hit 40 today.