The era of Homemade anything will never be over! I think like myself, there will always be guys and gals who want to make their own thing instead of buying it. I love this machine you built.
@carlunger7993
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. At the present time I do not know of any tractors being home made from the ground up. There may be some commercial tractors being modified but thats about it. In the old days a farmer may only have about five hundred acres of crop but these days the figure is more like five thousand to fifteen thousand acres. Personally I think these days farmers just do not have the time to take on such a venture. Jokingly, I have suggested to other farmers; because of the high input costs, we may be forced to use draft horses as our forefathers did. Yes, farmers may even resort to building their own tractors. I must add, the smaller tractors using up to 1600cc car engines will always be popular and there are so many to be seen on KZitem. Some years ago I considered publishing a book on home made tractors but it never got off the ground because I could not find anyone to help me with such a huge task. Thank you for your interest. Regards, Don Unger
@IRDeezlSmoke
7 жыл бұрын
I'm not in Australia, but I have seen the home made tandem Chamberlain on youtube. But I have to say, it has to feel real good to be in the field, using a tractor that you made yourself. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. You are an inspiration to me. I hope to accomplish such a project myself one day.
@ChevyConQueso
3 жыл бұрын
Howdy from Texas. This is the coolest thing I've seen on KZitem tonight for sure, and it makes me want to build myself a mid size tractor out of a truck running gear when I get done with a few other car projects, just because I can. The sprung front suspension is a really nice touch and you can see it in action in your shot in the field. And 13,000 hours... just awesome. I love me a Detroit diesel, and am actually looking for a 6V-53 for swapping into a dually pickup. What led me here tonight on my tractor internet rabbit hole: I passed by the John Deere dealer, and then stopped by the local Massey Ferguson dealer yesterday to look at what they had for trailers, since I'm planning a home build. I took a minute to check out the new spaceships (that they call tractors) on the lot, and in particular a new Fendt, of which I hadn't ever seen in person before. After looking up MSRP, I realized it's insane how much farmers are paying for these machines, especially knowing how much of them has to be repaired by the dealer. All of the manufacturers want to own the software on the machine you buy and own so that you can't fix it on your own and must rely on expensive dealer services. Give me a mechanical Cummins, Cat or Detroit, and a clutched gearbox, and I'm good to go. I work on cars and 4x4s on the side, and drive a 40 year old Ford truck because I don't want to depend on electronic modules and CAN bus for everything including windows and interior lights. My old junk works, and when it doesn't, it gets that way quickly again for little money. Not only that, but the EPA has become downright unreasonable, sacrificing longevity and fuel efficiency for ridiculously stringent emissions requirements, that have killed the reliability and cost effectiveness that diesel engines used to have. Sharpening the pencil as they say- that's government bureaucracy for you. I have never had a car payment in my life. I've always bought older and kept them going. No way in hell I'm ever going to pay for a new machine like these, but I am a seasoned welder and mechanic and have the knowledge to do this, so why not? Should be a fun project, and my parts pile will definitely go to some use. Would you mind mentioning what you did for hydraulics on this machine? I'm not sure the extent of what I'll want to do on that front, but with enough horsepower and pump, you can run whatever you want I suppose. Cheers, Dave
@carlunger7993
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave. Thank you for your flattering comments, much appreciated. It is about 42 years since I built the tractor and 16 years since I retired from farming. At the time I remember saying you had to be out of your mind and totally insane to consider such a venture. It was quite a job matching all the components together. From my information GM Detroit 2 stroke diesels are no longer in production as they are considered too polluting. The 53 series is higher revving than the 71 series. The hydraulic pump is a 'Commercial' brand delivering 30 gallons per minute. Fitted to the pump is a priority valve delivering 8.2 gallons per minute for the power steering. On Detroits, with the aid of a coupling, the hydraulic pump drives off the engine timing gears. Dave, I wish you every success in building your tractor. It will be made easier if you can have someone nearby who can assist you in the deseigning and building. [Sadly] for me I had no help at all. All the best. Regards, Don
@duanethieme4186
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, love the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) concept in action. "Parts left off of a vehicle cost nothing to make, and never break down." the newer a tractor, vehicle, etc,. is the more parts, increasing the risks of break downs. Especially with electronics/computers. Thank you for sharing independent thinking and freedom !
@wazza33racer
3 жыл бұрын
My grandfather built something very similar in looks and specs. His design was 2wd, engine was a UD-Nissan 2 stroke (sounds just like a detroit) and the gearbox-transaxle was a WW2 Grant/Sherman tank unit, with similar size tyres, but dual for use on sand. The only problem was that the final drive axle hub on the tank diff uses a needle roller bearing, which is fine for an unloaded tank drive sprocket but not well suited to carrying sets of heavy tyres and rims. So it has been sitting in a shed for decades and not been actively used. It might get moved occasionally, but thats it. It was built in the 1950's which predates the drive train components used in this tractor in the video. I think Carl made good good choices with the road ranger and the Cat 966 rear end.......they are very strong and rugged components well matched to the horsepower and application, being suited for plowing and field bin towing. Very nicely finished. Carl, I think your blower seals in the 4-71 might be due for overhaul..........at those hours they might be leaking into the cylinders and clogging the ports. Modern tractors have so many serious and expensive problems with electronics and pollution nonsense they are almost not feasible to keep running. Even something as simple as a flat battery can cause seriously expensive problems.
@mikezahnow1605
2 жыл бұрын
160 hoyse pywar wow. 30 some years ago the Erickson family of North Dakota made 12 or more of their own 4 wheel drive tractors developing 600 hp or more. You can see one at the Rollag threshing show on display. That thing is impressive.
@davidsmoker1051
3 жыл бұрын
Lake King WA has a shed full of homemade tractors worth a look.
@thevox1075
6 жыл бұрын
Mine’s not homemade, and I’m an American, but I rescued an old 1969 Versatile D145 and have rebuilt and modernized it. Removed old 470 V8 Cummins, and installed a 6BT 5.9 12 valve Cummins and a new 14” clutch. Makes over 220hp compared to original 180, and has better torque. Uses less fuel, too. Upgraded the cab to a model 700 cab, new lighting, controls, better hydraulics. The best machines are made by those who know what they want and need. Good job on your tractor, Carl. Kinda reminds me a bit of a Ford, and maybe a Minneapolis Moline.
@carlunger7993
6 жыл бұрын
On behalf of my Dad: "In my case, anyone who attempts to build a tractor has to be declared insane. When I look back I wonder how I ever managed to do it. On the other hand I admire anyone who dares to build or modify an existing machine. You can look at it and be proud of your achievement. "
@oigleoystereater2003
3 жыл бұрын
You have to modify a Versatile because they are such a piece of crap.
@thevox1075
3 жыл бұрын
Oigle Oystereater really? We have three. Thousands and thousands of hours with a few clutches, some tires, minor repairs, and paint. What kind of piece of crap do you use?
@anderswullt6652
3 жыл бұрын
...thank you for showing your homemade effective tractor very good
@katskratchkustumz
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful craftsmanship! Cheers from Canada!
@carlunger7993
4 жыл бұрын
My Dad said he appreciates your nice comments.
@charlesdavis2406
3 жыл бұрын
Well I was born and raised i Illinois USA and we built our own tractor and our friend built the an articulated tractor
@johnshenouda8254
3 жыл бұрын
How did you guys build the frames for the tractors?
@granch4211
3 жыл бұрын
Well thatz alright i have seen some built get the picture's out there people like me want to see them
@chaplainand1
3 жыл бұрын
Neil, NW Lower Michigan In the mid 60s, my dad worked w a local farm equip mech to convert a Case row/orchard sized tractor from front to rear loader, putting the load over the drive wheels. Adapted a combine steering set up and turned the seat facing to the back. It had a shuttle-shift transmission. It worked wonderfully for moving and loading cow manure. It drove great on the road too. He invented and fabricated many items on the farm. When I worked raod construction, several pieces of equipment used Detroit Diesel engines. Thanks for the video.
@aaronhogan2371
3 жыл бұрын
Very impressive DIY engineering! I've just bought my first tractor/front end loader (Zetor 7245) and its a big enough job to get through the repairs let alone design and build one from scratch using salvaged truck parts. I tip my hat to you Mr Unger.
@walterzamo
3 жыл бұрын
Detroit diesel turning fuel into noise since 1938. Love the tractor 🚜 😎
@kobusdutoitbosman6240
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Extraordinarily well designed and built...!
@carlunger7993
3 жыл бұрын
I am grateful for your flattering response. This tractor came to being over forty years ago and when I think back to that time I wonder how I did it and single handed. There are plans for it to be exhibited at the local museum for all to see.
@landlifem5872
4 жыл бұрын
For the heavier draught work my father often used a second Chamberlain tractor as a push-along. The front axel was removed and a pull fitted that would hook in to the front tractor that you drove from. The clutch and cable for the push-along was controlled by ropes. This set up was very effective, not only increase in combined horsepower but also double the traction.
@bombardier3qtrlbpsi
Жыл бұрын
Great job thanks for sharing 👍
@Midwest-FieldOps
6 жыл бұрын
Definitely not over. With what they charge for modern tractors today, I suspect the home made tractor will come in vogue again someday. Necessity is the mother of invention after all! 20 acres an hour is pretty incredible.
@carlunger7993
6 жыл бұрын
On behalf of my Dad: "I should have qualified myself when I said that the era of the home made tractor is over. As far as the larger tractors is concerned; maybe cos I notice quite a few smaller tractors being made. I've often said the time may come when draft horses come into vogue again because of increasing costs of machinery, fuel, fertilizer and herbicides. Yes I agree, costs may push farmers to become more innovative again and build their own machines."
@landlifem5872
4 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of old but good big powerful tractors available, cheap because they don't have Bluetooth on the radio, but still will do a good days work The days of needing to build a powerful tractor is over, but there will always be those who want to build, or building for specific needs.
@scottmattingly9643
5 жыл бұрын
That is such an awesome tractor thank you for sharing
@granch4211
3 жыл бұрын
Super job very well done thumbs up too you
@scottmattingly9643
Жыл бұрын
I love that tractor
@1965ace
3 жыл бұрын
If Mad Max had a Tractor. Nice!
@jeffreysheldrake3243
5 жыл бұрын
Love the tractor . Was this built in the Biloela area . There was a big unit home built by a farmer that U heard if in the eighties and was aired on Rockhampton TV. The farmer was growing and inventing cotton equipment. Cheers from Emu Park
@carlunger7993
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It was built in Parkes, central nsw in 1979. This is probably the end of the era when farmers attempted to make their own agricultural tractors. From memory a tractor could be built for about one third the cost of a new machine.I have heard of a number of tractors built in Queensland back in the nineteen sixtys and seventies. My tractor will end up in the Parkes museum
@jeffreysheldrake3243
5 жыл бұрын
@@carlunger7993 thanks for the reply and information. Great job btw
@onewyatt1
4 жыл бұрын
Hello from Texas. Well done, I like that tractor. I have been planning to convert a 1980 Ford F700 4X4 or 6X6 because the duel rear wheels into a tractor. I have no need to road it any more so I can strip it to the frame and build center cab that a front loader can be added. I plan to cut the rear off just behind the rear axle springs and add a three point hitch and hopefully a PTO. It currently has a Tel-Elect boom with the 18" auger and drills 10ft deep holes for poles. Seriously like to maintain that in some way, boom can max lift 6 tons and lighter to near 40ft high. Great for crane work, tree removal or trimming etc.. Anyway, hope a tractor don't need to look or drive like one. Not that I need a tractor that will travel 80 MPH but it would safely do it. I don't need it for farm work, just for the multitasking. Love tractors for that reason, they are the most multitasked thing on earth far as I can tell.
@carlunger7993
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your interest in my venture. Sounds great what you are doing there. I think truck diffs are every bit as strong as tractor diffs so should not present any problems. Appearance doesnt matter as long as it does the job. Actually I remember seeing a home made tractor using a 12 gallon drum for a muffler. The idea sounds good but I imagine because of the drum's volume it would produce a rather deep exhaust note. Not far from me, a farmer modified a 4WD loader by turning the diff centres upside down so it would travel in the reverse direction. This would give the appearance of a conventional tractor as the engine would now be in front. Since the early 1980s, home made tractors has dried up in Australia. Anyway, all the best with your venture and hope to see it on KZitem some time in the future. -Don Unger
@kobusdutoitbosman6240
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliantly done ! Complimént from Stellenbosch in ZA...
@SKC640
3 жыл бұрын
Wow that's absolutely nothing short of impressive! 20 acres an hour with that small of a planter!! That's crazy! And for the speed you were going it looked really smooth inside! 13k hours on something you made and I garrentee you even if you added the time it took you to make it you are probably still a fraction of the cost of s name brand tractor tht makes the equivalent power! You should definitely add some Auto steering to it,I don't know about Australia but here in the states there's a lot of companies that a guy can add Auto steer extremely easily using the steering wheel and even the phone as a monitor nowadays. There's very few big tractors that are homemade in the states but back in the day Farmers used to take model A's and model t's and make them into bug tractors they were called and I live in Minnesota and that's where steiger started close in Fargo ND and they were originally homemade tractors. Because of the pricing of these new huge horsepower tractors with auto steer and older articulating tractors are basically scrap price because nobody wants to haul them nowadays I have been working on a business that would take a larger articulating tractor every power of them to compete with today's tractors and auto steer cuz I could take a $5,000 300 horsepower tractor and make it compete with today's John Deere's and cases and I would still be less than 1/5 of the cost of a new tractor and they would be tractors Farmers could actually work on themselves.I bet you that is one thing that's awesome about this tractor that you made is you can actually work on it yourself and always get parts for it!
@johndoe1909
5 жыл бұрын
Impressive
@callumbailey6159
4 жыл бұрын
That is bloody awesome mate! love ya work, from New Zealand
@carlunger7993
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps Callum, much appreciated!
@kevinburgess6112
4 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing 👍
@loosehandle1
6 жыл бұрын
Don't forget your hearing protection
@kurtjohnson3496
3 жыл бұрын
Does it have a pto? If so, how did you get the gearing speed right? Or did you use a hydraulic pto ? Great work.
@BigCroca
6 жыл бұрын
Where'd you get those tires
@carlunger7993
6 жыл бұрын
On behalf of my Dad: "They are readily available from industrial tyre companies.They are used on earthmover machines for mining etc. From memory they cost about Au $2000 each many years ago."
@hamishdickie8184
6 жыл бұрын
Has it got a split box eaton fuller
@carlunger7993
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the question. The gearbox is a Fuller roadranger 10 speed overdrive. I did not use a splitter box as low range in the Fuller covered all the ground speeds I required.From memery ,1st gear was about 6.5km/hr and 5th gear was about 14km/hr. 10th gear was about 50km/hr.
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