We Split a BIG BUD Tractor in Half!

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  • Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
  • 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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Комментарии • 492

  • @karlkolmer858
    @karlkolmer858 2 года назад

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

  • @larrydavidson3402
    @larrydavidson3402 2 года назад

    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.

  • @erikaostlund5229
    @erikaostlund5229 2 года назад

    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.

  • @ko9446
    @ko9446 2 года назад +2

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

  • @mikebarbacovi9851
    @mikebarbacovi9851 2 года назад +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.

  • @bradenbrorman
    @bradenbrorman 2 года назад +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 года назад +9

      Good job young man

    • @leviwulff
      @leviwulff 2 года назад +4

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

    • @brittblanton8342
      @brittblanton8342 2 года назад +2

      Awesome young man 👍

    • @MrBashriprock
      @MrBashriprock 2 года назад +2

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

    • @crandonborth
      @crandonborth 2 года назад +2

      You have a bright future 😃

  • @emulvaney11
    @emulvaney11 2 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +1

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

  • @arthenry498
    @arthenry498 2 года назад +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 года назад

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

  • @ForsmannClassics
    @ForsmannClassics 2 года назад +31

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

  • @scottm344
    @scottm344 2 года назад +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 года назад

      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.

  • @jaybarbaro7985
    @jaybarbaro7985 2 года назад

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

  • @markhoffert2685
    @markhoffert2685 2 года назад +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.

  • @kopenhagenkid
    @kopenhagenkid 2 года назад +2

    Great job changing oil in the skid steer Nick

    • @bushmaster2936
      @bushmaster2936 2 года назад

      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 !!

  • @boerbrabant
    @boerbrabant 2 года назад +55

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

  • @EldredTGlass
    @EldredTGlass 2 года назад

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

  • @brockmahler5429
    @brockmahler5429 2 года назад +3

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

  • @mfreund15448
    @mfreund15448 2 года назад +1

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

  • @haroldswick9962
    @haroldswick9962 2 года назад

    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.

  • @joelongrid7625
    @joelongrid7625 2 года назад +13

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

  • @matthewburns5053
    @matthewburns5053 2 года назад +8

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

  • @jimhoran5445
    @jimhoran5445 2 года назад +1

    Hello Nick,Scott and Big Bob!

  • @heatheberhart5103
    @heatheberhart5103 2 года назад +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!

  • @OpunktSchmidt1301
    @OpunktSchmidt1301 2 года назад +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!😊👍🏻

  • @Neighborly_Content
    @Neighborly_Content 2 года назад

    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!

  • @oldretireddude
    @oldretireddude 2 года назад +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.

  • @trevorbacelli
    @trevorbacelli 2 года назад +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.

  • @clinthochrein888
    @clinthochrein888 2 года назад +3

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

  • @lil_skipp
    @lil_skipp 2 года назад +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.

  • @kopenhagenkid
    @kopenhagenkid 2 года назад +2

    Awesome welding LegArms

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel 2 года назад +1

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

  • @markreetz1001
    @markreetz1001 2 года назад +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.

  • @spencerjhog4429
    @spencerjhog4429 2 года назад +11

    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.

  • @tompinnef6331
    @tompinnef6331 2 года назад +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.

  • @ja5onl6
    @ja5onl6 2 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +6

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

    • @davidleadford6511
      @davidleadford6511 2 года назад +6

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

    • @odfarmboy
      @odfarmboy 2 года назад +3

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

    • @davidleadford6511
      @davidleadford6511 2 года назад

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

  • @tedb.5707
    @tedb.5707 2 года назад +4

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

  • @MrGerritStok
    @MrGerritStok 2 года назад +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!

  • @tomburbridge1114
    @tomburbridge1114 2 года назад

    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

  • @johnberrena2532
    @johnberrena2532 2 года назад +2

    Merry Christmas Welkers! Blessings to you all.

  • @lolbr-tn6kq
    @lolbr-tn6kq 2 года назад +4

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

  • @johnmcgregor3671
    @johnmcgregor3671 2 года назад +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

  • @ricklad129
    @ricklad129 2 года назад +4

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

  • @donhouse8720
    @donhouse8720 2 года назад +3

    Enjoyed watching you split the big bud

  • @MikeAbbott3
    @MikeAbbott3 2 года назад +2

    Farming is the mother of all invention.

  • @gitatit4046
    @gitatit4046 2 года назад +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.

  • @justinschmicker1049
    @justinschmicker1049 2 года назад +1

    Next time you have to change the oil in that skid steer drive it up on some old railroad ties it will give you some more clearance to get under it. Granted it's not that terrible on that Case but if you want to roll underneath it on a creeper blocks are nice.

  • @mitchellnoll7402
    @mitchellnoll7402 2 года назад +1

    Also hey if that big truck on your scrap pile is a Chevy I need the cab and front end off of it, LOL. I like your idea of using reclaimed metal. A friend of mine and I, are reclaiming old metal electrical Towers from the 30s that was used in our area to string up electrical lines we are going to build a repair shop and a greenhouse

  • @giannidifrancesco193
    @giannidifrancesco193 2 года назад

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

  • @michaelcanto6175
    @michaelcanto6175 2 года назад +2

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

  • @mackie252007
    @mackie252007 2 года назад +1

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

  • @billnalder1017
    @billnalder1017 2 года назад +3

    I thoroughly enjoyed the 'bottle jack' episode!!

  • @kopenhagenkid
    @kopenhagenkid 2 года назад +2

    Great video Nick and LegArms

  • @northsaskguy7878
    @northsaskguy7878 2 года назад +1

    I just finished pulling some 4x4 tubing off an old cultivator yesterday myself, going to build a set of skids to put under a grain cleaner I just bought. Like you said, steel prices have shot up the last couple years, a guy saves a lot a cash if you can use parts off old equiptment sitting out in the back 40. Plus a welder buddy of mine told me not long ago he loves working with the old steel, he says it welds better than the new stuff. Thanks for the vid!

  • @curtarseneau
    @curtarseneau 2 года назад +4

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

  • @brakel8r
    @brakel8r 2 года назад +1

    love you guys....boy would i like it if y'all wore some eye protection. Thanks for sharing ....Peace and God bless

  • @d-and-routdoors9055
    @d-and-routdoors9055 2 года назад

    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.

  • @eddiebaughman2809
    @eddiebaughman2809 2 года назад +1

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

  • @Theriverman1000
    @Theriverman1000 2 года назад +3

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

  • @ginggur17
    @ginggur17 2 года назад

    That’s a massive amount of Big Bud Butt to move. 🤜🤛👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @trevorreece6999
    @trevorreece6999 2 года назад +3

    If you run a weld on the inside of a bearing when the weld cools it will contract the bearing. Then you don't have to smack it out. Engine rebuilders really like that trick with dry sleeves.

  • @grahamjensen7573
    @grahamjensen7573 2 года назад +1

    I use dry ice works great

  • @TT-qo9dv
    @TT-qo9dv 2 года назад +1

    A air hammer is a wonderful tool👍

  • @stevetuttle5472
    @stevetuttle5472 2 года назад +1

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

  • @kopenhagenkid
    @kopenhagenkid 2 года назад +2

    Great job building standfor the front of the tractor Nick

  • @Ticdaniel
    @Ticdaniel 2 года назад

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

  • @aaronrexius3204
    @aaronrexius3204 2 года назад

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

  • @JaredHurst02100616
    @JaredHurst02100616 2 года назад +1

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

  • @caesar1295
    @caesar1295 2 года назад +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!!

  • @chevyon37s
    @chevyon37s 2 года назад +3

    Time for you guys to get a Fluidall drain pan!
    Wheel it under machine, drain oil, and pump it into the shuttle. No more lifting and dumping oil pans. Plus they have a no splash screen that also catches drain bolts so you don’t get cancer from dunking your hand in to find it!

    • @BWYinYang
      @BWYinYang 2 года назад +1

      MNMillennialFarmer has that

  • @joecarlson6428
    @joecarlson6428 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Thanks.

  • @RebekahTOUCHEDBYYARN
    @RebekahTOUCHEDBYYARN 2 года назад +2

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

  • @crushingvanessa3277
    @crushingvanessa3277 2 года назад +1

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

  • @Hoserfishing
    @Hoserfishing 2 года назад +1

    Amazing video editing...fun watching other farmers "GETTER DONE!!!"

  • @alviney5138
    @alviney5138 2 года назад

    if you guys weren't farming you'd be the local fab (think blacksmith) shop -- you are great at it and you love it-- good on you

  • @danielmarshall4587
    @danielmarshall4587 2 года назад

    Always a pleasure to watch your videos.....THE PREVIOUS DRAW-BAR VID NOT INCLUDED, cheers for this vid and your others. All the best for Christmas and every success for you all in the New Year.

  • @Jammer.1
    @Jammer.1 2 года назад

    Prayers for everyone effected by the storms that has came through today ! It's not here yet but i expect it later tonight here top indiana !

  • @ericjenjohnson
    @ericjenjohnson 2 года назад

    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!

  • @robertquast9684
    @robertquast9684 2 года назад +1

    Big rosebud torch on the bearing mounts along with the freezer will aid install. 300-400 degrees makes a difference

    • @WelkerFarms
      @WelkerFarms  2 года назад +1

      Great idea, we might do that! It'll be in a future video once everyone gets over being sick.

  • @johnahola3502
    @johnahola3502 2 года назад +2

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

  • @kurtismiller9544
    @kurtismiller9544 2 года назад +1

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

  • @danielmccann4055
    @danielmccann4055 2 года назад +2

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

  • @jeanlouisbinchet4797
    @jeanlouisbinchet4797 2 года назад +1

    Belle partie de mécanique , bravo à vous👌👍👏

  • @mshafer2006
    @mshafer2006 2 года назад +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.

  • @electriceye3942
    @electriceye3942 2 года назад +1

    Nice job. Those old Buds were built like a tank.

  • @davebrittain9216
    @davebrittain9216 2 года назад +1

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

  • @chrisspence3216
    @chrisspence3216 2 года назад

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

  • @andyviel8246
    @andyviel8246 2 года назад +1

    Leg arms don’t break you arm again. 💪

  • @capt.graybeard
    @capt.graybeard 2 года назад

    Always encouraging!

  • @riverraging9462
    @riverraging9462 2 года назад

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

  • @whiteeagletrans9850
    @whiteeagletrans9850 2 года назад +1

    Nice job fabricating stands for the big bud. You guys do a real nice

  • @scrotiemcboogerballs1981
    @scrotiemcboogerballs1981 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing buddy

  • @anthonyoddo3201
    @anthonyoddo3201 2 года назад +9

    Fantastic job, would love to see a live stream of you putting it back together.
    Take care guys, God bless.

    • @WelkerFarms
      @WelkerFarms  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the Christmas card! Merry Christmas!

  • @backyardbuilttrucks1
    @backyardbuilttrucks1 2 года назад

    Those tractors are legends.

  • @Bigbear4224
    @Bigbear4224 2 года назад +1

    I have replaced a few bearings on equipment in my time. I always make sure to have dry ice and a toaster oven handy when going to reinstall the bearings. The dry ice helps to shrink and the toaster oven helps to expand the bearings when needed. The only thing about using the toaster oven is to also have a new paint can filled with oil when heating up the bearing inside the oven. Seems to work everytime.

    • @paulcopeland9035
      @paulcopeland9035 2 года назад +1

      What does a "paint can filled with oil" do???

  • @jasonswift7098
    @jasonswift7098 2 года назад

    Nice work Nick and Scott.

  • @countryboy9280
    @countryboy9280 2 года назад

    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

  • @rogermello8046
    @rogermello8046 2 года назад +2

    what can't you guys do love watching your videos stay safe the holiday are coming up fast on us

  • @gerryspang5917
    @gerryspang5917 2 года назад +1

    Your probably thinking about a seal installer. When drilling the front seal I use grease on the drill bit, it usually has all the cuttings stuck to it..

  • @tomcleghorn4005
    @tomcleghorn4005 2 года назад

    Well that looks easy!! And nick case sells a relocate hose for the oil drain brings it out beside the oil filter. Make a it super easy ( and not messy) too change the oil

  • @paxbonum4683
    @paxbonum4683 2 года назад +1

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