The sound of a steam engine working always makes me smile. I'm lucky to live in England where we preserved quite a bit of our steam legacy

@_wheeler8601

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear, Here in the midwest of America steam holds a special place among our history as well. The town I grew up in will never recover from when the trains stopped. And the coal mining towns have fallen to extreme disrepair with no more boilers to fill.

It doesn't have the sound of a V8, but that steam tractor is deceptively powerful. It always amazes me to see them quietly drag those sleds all the way to the end of the run, appearing not to even break a sweat, while internal combustion tractors blow engines up, break transmissions and drive trains.

@user-pr6fh5by6z

3 жыл бұрын

نننن م

@michaelbenoit248

3 жыл бұрын

Simple & gearing is key.

@georgesheffield1580

Жыл бұрын

It's called TORQUE ,massive amounts of TORQUE

For a (theoretical) 16hp at the drawbar, this little beauty sure shows what steam power can do. Lovely!

@inyobill

2 жыл бұрын

It's amazing what a 50:1 gear ratio will do. Also, a single-cylinder double acting steam piston has as many power strokes as a four cylinder four-stroker per rev (every stroke is a power stroke).

Need to go back to steam, The whistle is the best part.

@nightlightabcd

5 жыл бұрын

You might not think so if you had to fuel it and maintain it and had lots of work to do! There is a good reaon why steam was replaced by the internal combustion engine on land, sea and and rail! They are grate for exhibitions and tractor shows but they are a lot of work! But they are the engines that brought in the industrial age! Actually horses were still in wide use in the era of steam and even the early combustion engines!

@bambooandmeofficial

4 жыл бұрын

@@nightlightabcd God! you are ruining steam for everyone! >:(

@shaun.h.barlow

4 жыл бұрын

@@nightlightabcd um powerplants are still steam dude coal fired natural gas or nuclear all steam buddy

@jwalster9412

4 жыл бұрын

@@shaun.h.barlow he specified on "land, sea and air" fyi

@brainwashingdetergent4128

4 жыл бұрын

I would wake up early to raise steam to run all day hell yeah!

Steam is nothing to joke about. This is why the railroads depended on steam for 100 years, it's powerful. Ships of the most modern design depend on steam, too!

@miroslavzima8856

4 жыл бұрын

I would be probably a bit nervous around steam-powered mechanisms :) But this steamengine is awesome.

@mikestrohm3271

4 жыл бұрын

All nuclear powered vessels are steam driven.

@brewcityboatclub8299

3 жыл бұрын

Most ships don't, it's only nuclear ships, the majority of which are in the us navy with a few other countries running some nuclear ships as well

@brewcityboatclub8299

3 жыл бұрын

Most ships are diesel still

@robertbiondo607

3 жыл бұрын

@@brewcityboatclub8299 All the ships had and many still have boilers

Boy, I do LOVE these old steam tractors. I wish I could own one. That ole girl did well.

@RajPatel-cr8ex

4 жыл бұрын

Hi mubai

Great to see the old girl or lady still has it. Love seeing these old tractors pull modern sleds

Too cool. Not everyone appreciates this but thanks for posting 👍🏾👍🏾

@TheIronRanch

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charles!

Steam tractors are awesome, they pull up to the sled and just keep on pulling, they may not be fast but they are powerful. Nice pull.

What a gorgeous machine, pure poetry in motion!!!!!!!!!!

The thing to remember is that these things have horsepower ratings lower than "a preschool on a rope" but they generally have maximum torque ratings 3.5 to 4.5 their "running" torque rating related to the horsepower and they just don't stop. A triple expansion engine is, pound-for-pound the most powerful pulling engine we have in the world. Built to modern standards one the size/mass of an SD90MAC would have around 5800hp and more than 10,000ft/lbs of torque at the drivetrain.

Iron ranch boys, I read the description. Do not worry , for those who know the power of steam, no explanation is necessary. This thing will pull that sled all the way home at 5mph.

Beautiful machine. Just love these old tractors.

These old tractors are more interesting than the Boeing 767's I work on.

@anoopraha7166

4 жыл бұрын

Pure physics

@Make-Asylums-Great-Again

3 жыл бұрын

@@anoopraha7166 ✋ please

@OrangeDiamond33

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I went to a fair once where they had one demonstration. My friend and I kept stopping by the tent and pissing in the water reservoir all day. Then went they were running it it smelled like hell.

@gameseeker6307

3 жыл бұрын

@@OrangeDiamond33 wth

@OrangeDiamond33

3 жыл бұрын

@@gameseeker6307 You heard me…💦💦

I need one of these. I don't know why, I don't know what for. Don't even know if I could drive the dang thing, you can't see over it. But it's magnificant and beautiful.

I don't know enough to say if that was good or bad . But it was WONDERFUL !

Not only bullet proof, but EMP proof!

@thomashambly3718

5 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say bullet proof, don't forget the pressurised metal can that powers it

@tl5108

4 жыл бұрын

During WWII FIGHTERS would aim for steam engines of locomotives. Because either they'd hit it an it would essentially be a bomb or the conductor would have to release all the pressure from the boiler

@TheIronRanch

4 жыл бұрын

@@thomashambly3718 We have a boiler that used to sit in the woods. It has a couple bullet scars in it from a large rifle. Even after the state inspector did some special checks on the scars, he still declared it in perfectly safe and operable condition. They're not invincible, but they're pretty tough.

@tl5108

4 жыл бұрын

@Matthew Barrick not pineapple on pizza, but a pizza made on pineapple

@AYEcorolla

3 жыл бұрын

most electronics these days that matter are EMP proof. Tard.

This thing has torque to spare it may be slow but it’s torque is phenomenal

It's truly amazing how these 100 year old steam tractors can out pull a modern high performance tractor that ends up blowing apart...half way down the track!!!

@garethonthetube

5 жыл бұрын

I think the modern tractors which blow apart are tuned to ridiculously high levels. Tractor pulling is about entertainment, I don't think a competition that takes 5 minutes per pull would be that exciting. but certainly hats off to the old steamer.

@nightlightabcd

4 жыл бұрын

That is a bit unfair comparison! Modern real work tractors of the same HP do quite well and a heck of a lot less maintenance!

@wackyvorlon

Жыл бұрын

Steam engines have an absurd amount of torque.

This was an absolute pleasure to watch...thanks!!

Russell traction engines were made about 30 mins to the South of my house they have always been one of my favorites.

Absolutely enjoyable to watch, those russell's sure are pretty!

@joergadae7421

5 жыл бұрын

McCormickDeering: PRETTY ? Have you ever seen British made traction engines (Fowler/Burrell/Foster etc.) ?

@frankvandendool882

4 жыл бұрын

@@joergadae7421 That is a stupid answer. That's your OPINION!

@stranraerwal

4 жыл бұрын

@@frankvandendool882 : Thank God for the fact, that you are NOT opinionated! Besides: I didn't give an answer. I asked a question. So try to be precise in your statements.

@joergadae7421

4 жыл бұрын

@@frankvandendool882 : why are you snooping around my private parts?

I love watching these old steam engines, so cool

I guess its only the balls of the operator and the walls of the kettle that limits the power of this old beast

Y'know, anyone whining about the functionality of the sled need to get a grip and work on appreciation for the engineering marvel of the steam engine in action!!!

@offroad8163

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly, considering it's that old and can easily pull that sled, unlike some 1000 horsepower trucks and tractors I've seen cant even make that far ....

All that work and nobody really showed up,sad. This was a really cool video,thank you .

A gentle, unassuming giant. I love the lack of fuss steamers put out, compared to infernal combustion engines.

@chuckharper47

4 жыл бұрын

Mikaela Bowen want

@protectoroffaith

4 жыл бұрын

They just go.....they don't care lol

@WilliamJones-Halibut-vq1fs

4 жыл бұрын

Up until steam most thrashing, hulling, milling, pumping was by hand. Maybe a little by animal, wind and water. It really liberated a lot of people from back breaking work. It took internal combustion to really spread power though. By 1900 farmers were belting up washing machines of engines. I think that’s how MayTag entered the market.

If I was there I'd take my hat off in respect for this thing, as it just completed a 275 ft NTPA pull. This is like your 116 year old grandpa lifting with the best of them. Respect.

@Tadesan

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Garcia old-man-strength. Lol

Massillon Ohio's best product. Parts of the plant still stand.

The good old days when folks were not in a big hurry to get somewhere.

@kristafoster7190

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you i agree thats the way it should be these days

@rarebreed4512

3 жыл бұрын

is getting somewhere fast a bad thing?

@rickoc3022

3 жыл бұрын

@@rarebreed4512 Not at all, but there are benefits to enjoying the ride. I figure, unless in an emergency, that where ever I am going has a real good chance of still being there when I show up.

@rarebreed4512

3 жыл бұрын

@@rickoc3022 Understandable BUT... if your purpose is not to cruise but arrive to a destination then the hasty arrival will always out weigh the benefits of the cruise.

@tangosucka8526

3 жыл бұрын

They had no choice. Nothing wrong with that though.

That was a very well shot video. Awesome tractor too!

But the real question is,,,, who won the 50/50??????

@scootergeorge9576

5 жыл бұрын

I did! Filled the car with gas and bought a Snickers bar!

@hellblazer275

5 жыл бұрын

should have bout some cocaine

@scootergeorge9576

5 жыл бұрын

How 'bout that...

@wrongway1100

5 жыл бұрын

Answer: Chuck Norris.

@Tadesan

5 жыл бұрын

The internet must know!!!!

The steel used was Vanadium Steel on the bodies and they very rarely rushed through at least on the tractors in the US. and a lot of spare parts are just stored outside

One honey of a machine..The power of steam.

Other that needing dramamine for the motion sickness...(HAHA), very cool video! Thank you. Love the old tractors.

That was cool. I'm steamed up 😆 love that whistle vary nice. Those were the days good stuff sir. Stay safe and take care thanks.💭⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Many years ago i saw a traction engine pitted against a four wheel drive articulated tractor with duals all round. The four wheel drive came to a halt losing traction. The steamer going much slower had to be stopped past the end of the track or go through the fence out onto the road

@nomon95

5 жыл бұрын

did you watched the 800hp turbocharged tractor vs 100 hp steam tractor and the steam tractor pulls easy the other???i watched this competence

@mattseymour8637

4 жыл бұрын

Not surprised have seen this before at rallies and the steamers keep going up to the fence and nearly through!

@godfreyberry1599

4 жыл бұрын

One of these pitted against a military 6 or 8 wheel drive military amphibian vehicle at The Great 400 vintage tractor record setting event at Sandstone Eastern Free State SA. - just chugged to the end of the course no problem while the military vehicle dug itself in to the axles & had to be excavated.

Great showing. Thanks for the video.

The torque in those land locos is insane.

Lots of fans watchin from the stands

@catey62

3 жыл бұрын

yep..those crowds are huge!!

The most interesting man in the world in tractor form

I remember going to a tractor pull about 20 years ago. there was all these high HP tractots that couldn't pull the sled the distance . Then they announced that that were going the give the old time tractors a go. They hooked up a 100 hp steel wheel fiat .It pulled the sled and a landcruiser with brakes on down the track like it was nothing . That's when I realized tractor pulls were a joke.

Look like more of the locomotive then an antique tractor. It runs under its own power without the horse or horses. It is kind of improvement for the farmer. It features a large smoke stack which look like a locomotive.

@SethLikesToEat

4 жыл бұрын

Well it's a steam traction engine (tractor before they got internal combustion engines)

This is our first time seeing this so awesome

Why oh why, could I listen to that steam whistle all day?

Вот это мощь!!!!!!! Из звуков только шипение пара и стук шатуна!!!! Я в восторге!!!!!

These are cool awesome to watch even though the weightbox on sled never moved

Steam is a living thing,that is why so many love it.

I love this tractor!!

Slow and steady as she goes

Lots of comments about the inefficiency, which is true, but don't forget the DANGER. Most of the gearing, crank and drive were wide open. Untold amounts of dead and/or disfigured operators. But they're still fuckin amazing. 😊

@timesthree5757

5 жыл бұрын

In the average very few actually compared to internal combustion engines

Started driving it to the track in 1982.

They are loud, slow and horribly inefficient. But the amount of torque these old girls produce is simply mind boggling.

@gnrl1628

5 жыл бұрын

efficincy with steam is usually based on fuel consumption and the amount of steam that is used to drive the cylinders and the only reason they're loud is due to the simple open end exhaust

@Bob-vc6ug

5 жыл бұрын

They can be loud, and the whistles always make me jump lol, but this one was really quiet compared to most. Some of the huge ones sound like rolling piles of scrap.

@gnrl1628

5 жыл бұрын

lol, true

@leoborn4013

5 жыл бұрын

Still quieter than a Diesel without exhaust, it doesn’t have to be fast, the only problem is efficiency

@jdrok5026

4 жыл бұрын

@@leoborn4013 well yeah the cooling source here is relatively hot

Steam engines are so freaking cool.

@nightlightabcd

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, they're quite hot!

16-48 such a small rating of horsepower. Love those huff-a huff-a huff-a of steam

@jimrutter8552

4 жыл бұрын

I think 4014 has a higher rating of horsepower

A dignified spectacle

Thanks for this Amazing torque

An actual tractor in a tractor pull.

Just imagine what the tractor could have done with a triple expansion engine. It would have pulled the sled right off the track.

@bachelorchownowwithflavor3712

4 жыл бұрын

Back during the early 20th century there were some railroads in the eastern US who used locomotives with compound cylinders. They developed tremendous tractive effort and were well suited to pulling the slow, heavy coal trains they were meant for, but they were restricted to low speeds because the compound cylinders developed unacceptable vibrations at higher speeds.

@mariaferrazzano7275

3 жыл бұрын

In 0

So did the traction sled stop the engine or did they stop the engine because it was running out of space?

what sort of tractors pulled with similar results?

steam is the only thing that will work after a micro nova, we need more of these machines being created

@kaboom36

3 жыл бұрын

My 1970's kubota would like to disagree

I love that whistle.

Gotta love the power of steam

torque, plain and simple.

I found one of these way out in the country......just the tops of it are visable above ground right on the side of a river bank.....pretty crazy find.

@TheIronRanch

4 жыл бұрын

Where about in the country is that? If you dont mind sharing of course. Sounds pretty neat.

Very nice and a Thumbs Up Liked.

now that is what you call "torque"

@tdbsnr

5 жыл бұрын

more 'torque' than my wife.

And the crowd goes wild 😂

No many people in the stands for this. I would like to have been there.

I would love one of theses

Вот это пепелац! Паровоз на колёсах и рулевое на цепях. Круто же.

i would love to own piece of history like that . the power they have is crazzzyyyyy due to every stroke is a power stroke piston going up an down all power! believe it or not but that thing is just off the idle a tad bit. can run them harder bbut for shorter distance obviously an i know people dont want to hurt it when doing something like that. check out the 110 case road loco if your going down a rabbit hole of tractors an old machinery

Even the weakest steam cars have more torque than a 550hp diesel. Steam may be slow and old, but they're carbon neutral when running on wood and are probably the best option for someone living out in Alaska or somewhere distant like that. Fuel is wood, you can make your own oil, and people would make their own replacement parts for them.

@Alex-uy7pc

5 жыл бұрын

Are you suggesting they run steam tractors in Alaska?

@MrStabby19812

5 жыл бұрын

The last stream lorries produced are still capable of breaking the current motorway speed limit for lorries.

@cpufreak101

5 жыл бұрын

no joke, I've legit seen people make Steam generators for people out in the middle of nowhere in Alaska. and yes, they are wood fired

@christian9125abd

5 жыл бұрын

not Carbon neutral is Burning down Wood also makes Carbon dioxid but it is regrowing source of energy

@jesusisalive3227

5 жыл бұрын

Not carbon neutral!

Theres a lot of torque in it.

@callumdonington2227

3 жыл бұрын

There's *ALL* the torque in it.

A tractor pull is nothing to these old beauty's one of my mates knew a guy who towed his whole house using nothing but a traction engine and 6 heavy duty chains he had 8 but 2 broke

@JohnDoe-ox5ni

4 жыл бұрын

I supose a trailer is like house if you like to think a Wendy house is a real house.I hope his house was made of frgging brick ?

You can't speed it up you can't slow it down and may God help you if you try to stop it!!!

That's a sweet old rig.

Old is gold

How much play does the steering have? And how much shouldn't it have?

@SethLikesToEat

4 жыл бұрын

That's how its geared... so a man can actually get the thing to turn...

That looks exactly the same as the classic canadian car ive just bought!!,

Great to watch and listen to. What class of combustion engined tractors was the sled set up for ?

@TheIronRanch

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm not particularly sure what class it was set up for. They never changed the weight box all day, only the progressive rate. Best bet is to look at how far up the box made it for what little good that does. Oh well.

Too dang cool, love it!

How did these engines survive the WW2 scrap metal drives? I'd like to see the implement that these pulled.

@TheIronRanch

7 жыл бұрын

Indys Dad Well, a lot of them didn't. The ones that did survive were hidden in barns, out in the woods, or still actively used. Even then, a lot of the smaller parts would get stripped off leaving only parts too big to carry off.

@johnjuhasz9125

7 жыл бұрын

Indys Dad by the grace of God that's how

@1985230ce

7 жыл бұрын

Charles Martel Yes. It would be a shame if we could not enjoy these. I'd be interested to how the farmers who first bought one of these learned to operate it. Couldn't have been easy for someone who may not have even driven a car to get the hang of it. I would expect a team of 4 or 5 would come to the farm and assemble it and then stick around for a while the farmer learned. I enjoyed your conference room renovation. What were you using? I was expecting another rifle round on the second video. It scared the crap out of me.

@ffjsb

5 жыл бұрын

Ike, I see you make dumbass troll comments on a variety of videos... And NO, they were not in common use during WWII.

@Bob-vc6ug

5 жыл бұрын

ffjsb - Sounds like someone forgot to take their meds huh? lol. Now Ive seen it all. Someone trolling a steam tractor video, and wouldnt you know, ike has his facts wrong..

Beautiful machine

Thats what 5hp and 1,000,000 lbft of torque does young engineers.

Hello. From what would the piston in the steam chamber be built, that is, the one that produces the mechanical high school?

@martaograda7338

3 жыл бұрын

THE MECHANICAL THING I meant.

Great sounds.

Yes the weight was moving. I thought the same thing and then saw it was climbing up the drag trailer.

Sounds like music to the ear starting at 4:30.

An Excellent Video. ♡ T.E.N.

I grew up in Massillon Ohio where Russell steamers were made. The company stayed with steam even though gas powered engines were up and coming. John Deere and Ford surpassed Russell and the company eventually went out of business. Too bad. The Russell family were very philanthropic to the local Massillon community.

Don't mess with steamer... 💪🏻😎

good pull!

Shouldn't the big blue weight move up the sledge as it moves?

@JonesNate

4 жыл бұрын

I noticed that, too.

Give that thing all the extra traction it needs and thered be no stopping it.

Damn this is cool as hell

Вот это да!!! это суперовый трактор паровоз!!! Молодцы Мужики!!! Супер!!!

@rus19reg

5 жыл бұрын

Михалыч, чем они там, черт их дери занимаются?

Where can I buy one of these, this is the perfect machine for me

It's not about monster engines... it's not about 5 motors on a tractor, it's not about giant high spinning wheels or keeping momentum. It's about how much pull you can put to the ground.