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[@chrissyfrancis8952]

Between “stolen” cars next to a haunted abandoned farmhouse, slugged combine, dropping the pan while it’s windy with 100% humidity, Brody’s had a torturous few days.

[@edcrego8487]

I feel so sorry for Brody and the other guy big sweed ,having to work with Doug's son who acts like a young child

[@northstar7884]

@edcrego8487 I’m sure it’s torture to work with your friends and family. Your comment is so far removed from reality it’s ridiculous.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

@@redrose41000 exactly! I got my husband addicted to the family farmtubers. Larson’s is his fav. I’m a huge supporter of the generational family farms bc big corps, big govt, the CCP & Bill Gates are doing all they can to buy them out to cut the food supply. That’s why they regulate the hell out of them. Gates bought up 6000 acres in Ohio for a “solar farm”(panels made by the CCP) that’s 6000 less food production from a family owned farm. Larson’s gives me hope for the future of these farms!!

[@redrose41000]

@@chrissyfrancis8952 - That makes me sick to my stomach to know how these multi billionaires are buying up the farmland!

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

@@redrose41000 me too. Gates, elites like him, WEF, WHO, all have said the planet’s “overpopulated”. So, they’re doing what they can to depopulate it. Viruses, Chen trails(Gates said it’s to “block out the sun”& slow “climate change”), garbage in our food supplies, meds & water. It’s no secret. 6000 acres of solar panels made by the CCP won’t be enough to even run a small town, but it definitely eliminates 6000 acres of food production. They want livestock killed off too, “for the planet”. They’re evil ppl.

[@jeffcrivelli2906]

As they say in the shop, connectors,connectors,connectors. First, the biggest problems you will have with the autoshifts are the wiring. I would suggest you take it in the shop, get a big tube of dielectric grease, and start going through the wiring and checking each one, and put dielectric grease in when you put them back together. Secondly, if it doesn’t have a battery disconnect already, put one in. When the transmission faults, most of the time it can be solved by shutting the power off and letting the “brain” reset.

[@mikeschneider9780]

Minnesota boy transplanted to south Texas. I was outside for a bit working on a deck and decided to call it when my boots started to get wet,not from rain either. Welcome to the joy of southern summer. It’s been this way since may and will be til October. Not fun. Love watching your videos and how you all work together to get er done.

[@ethanvankooten9934]

I live south of Des Moines about 45 min. I knew where that truck came from the second I saw the color scheme. Should be a good unit for you, they tend to take good care of their equipment!

[@danielelliott3406B]

The look of disappointment on Dougos face 😂😂😂

[@allanperry6507]

Me personally like the flipper caps on the top of the stacks to keep the rain or snow out of the exhaust stacks ,nice new truck for the farm. Smiles 😃from 🇨🇦

[@dhenschel4]

Great recommendation, but LF is pretty good about keeping the trucks in some kind of storage during the winter - isn't there a drain for rain/moisture that would get into the exhaust?

[@bassplayerx4310]

Your drivers will like that bubble extended cab. Seats won’t rub the back of the cab!

[@ethanarnts272]

Those automatics will usually shift up 2 gears at a time unless you have a big hill or something then it will be 1 at a time and some of them have a lever or button that u can manually shift them if you want. I drive one and haul 96000 pounds of grain and mine always shifts by 2 unless I start at a big hill. Hope this is helpful for you guys and keep up the great farming videos. From 1 farmer to another have a safe and bountiful harvest.

[@bradleymincey6905]

The truck has a clutch, but no clutch pedal. The Eaton fuller autos have a clutch with electronic clutch actuator fork on it. And it has an electronic X & Y shifters in top of the transmission to shift the gears automatically. So it shifts gears like a manual does, but it does it automatically with a TCM, (transmission control module) instead of using your foot. Lol it does not have a torque converter and flex plate like a true automatic transmission. Just make sure if you ever change a clutch in an automatic transmission, to take the 4 holding bolts out after you install it in the truck. You will only do that one time before you learn. Lol took me a whole shift to figure out why the new clutch would never calibrate and work. Lol it was the first auto clutch I ever did and my Forman asked me if I took them out after I installed them. I said what bolts?! Hahaha but that's what makes you a good mechanic when you can humble yourself and learn something new. Been doing diesel mechanics for 16 years and I learn new stuff everyday and I love sharing my knowledge with others!! Nice looking truck!! Hope harvest is going great for yall!! God bless yall

[@bosseliminator]

I worked on the development of the Cummins ISX15. Pretty good engine. Keep an eye on the temperature gauge. Worst thing you can do to a ISX is get it hot.

[@spartans1045]

Guessing you got an old Simon's trucking truck! They keep their trucks pretty clean and they're based in Farley. Kinda neat I'm from the next town over and probably saw that truck a time or 2 before

[@beckyumphrey2626]

I thought the Simon Team were a Peterbuilt fleet.

[@markrebman9882]

Yes humidity and temperatures are horrible in Florida from May through October! Thank God for a/c!

[@evandwright]

It's called an automated manual. Looks like an Eaton? So its basically a normal manual box with a clutch, but it's got an electric actuator for the clutch, and the gear shifter

[@pricekimbrough5310]

I live on the gulf coast of Mississippi and it’s very humid and after 54 years of living here you kind of get used to the extreme heat but some days it’s just not worth going outside. I am lucky and work indoors by the air conditioning

[@ronaldferino3414]

After forty years driving my company bought auto shift trucks. I didn't think I would like them but after driving one I actually don't mind it at all, They have some minor quirks but overall not bad. Where I find they shine is stop and go traffic and in big cities where it's usually a pain anyway. I think you'll get used to it pretty quick. The auto shift if I'm not mistaken has an electronically controlled clutch the transmission senses the load and grade and is supposed pick the best gear to start out and shift the most efficiently . As to the ISX 15 we also have them plenty of power also can be turned up if needed . I'll be interested how it works out for your operation Good Luck!

[@repeat911]

Spent Summers of my youth stuking bales on a bale barge behind the baler. Wearing jeans where the thigh area was patched on top of patches on top of patches as bales wore them out quickly. Stuked off the baler, stacked on a hay wagon moved to stack yard and then unload wagon to build a nice large stack, or put on a bale elevator to load and stack in 2ndbstory loft in the barn enormous amount of work handling each bale 4 or 5 times before finally having them all in a nice tight stack for winter use. You would think after all this we would not want to touch the bales again, but no, every farm Kid has memories of tearing into the stacks to build magnificent bale forts and the epic wars we had In them. Things were better then we had real fun, not plugged into a screen being electronically stimulared and manipulated into thinking you are having fun.

[@lylestavast7652]

Hang in there Brody ! You'll survive the heat and Chet !~~

[@chriswielenga9882]

It’s an Ultrashift. Has a clutch but actuated by electronic clutch actuator, no clutch pedal. Autoshift still had clutch pedal.

[@phillipdickinson8557]

Chet Dougo Broodie that was great nice truck enjoyed it great explanations Chet thank you all.

[@carolinafarming5331]

It has a clutch, just not a clutch pedal. Its operated by air by an actuator on the trans. Its an automated transmission. Basically a manual by the computer uses air to shift and clutch.

[@bennettwilliams2021]

Yes, it has been hot and very humid here in eastern North Carolina this summer. Bring on the cooler weather

[@danvonbehren4852]

Farley, Ia. Just off Highway 20 in northeast Ia. Like your videos .

[@Thomas-qc8bu]

You guys are always great to watch. Hope for a good and safe harvest this year. God bless you guys and all the farmers

[@raymondwilson9683]

The transmission that you have is a auto shift it does have a clutch the transmission has a computer and it does the shifting.

[@chessiekid4018]

Brody without a hat again! Superman without his cape!

[@charlesmcdade9722]

Good show

[@brentillig5205]

We did the same thing. We bought a kenworth t 800 with a cummings and an Allison automatic, and we love it. Everyone wants to drive that truck.

[@robertsowers6699]

I'm a owner operator, with the same setup as you guys just got, I haul wood with it 90,000lbs, a load and I love the automatic Eaton. The only thing is it's expensive to work on, don't over grease the release bearing, we bought ours used also and previous owners had abused it and never greased it causing failure, clutch job is a bit pricey. Great videos I'll keep watching 👍

[@briannelson6173]

Make sure you put it in low when loaded coming out of the field or you will tear the trans right out. We have 4 KW's with auto's and absolutely love them.

[@Farmer1277]

Nah. Just put it in manual mode to keep it from shifting.

[@richbowser9500]

@@Farmer1277 thats exactly right, manual mode off road you can shift manually up and down if needed

[@briannelson6173]

@@Farmer1277 what I stated comes straight from KW them selves.

[@Farmer1277]

@briannelson6785 what I stated is what I do pulling 100k plus out of the fields. Locked in manual in 2 or 3 because 1st is too low when you're already moving.

[@chriss7930]

You got rid of the bends on the exhaust! Hope your going to park it in a shed every time it rains?

[@user-kf9fv1qj9u]

Great video Chet Dougo BigSwede and Brody

[@user-kf9fv1qj9u]

Nice looking semi Larson Farms

[@PitterPat123]

Awesome Video!!! Getting Dougo to talk to you in the field, while working, simply amazing! I know BS hates he is missing all the action(well probably not). I am certainly glad we get to come along and see everything and give credit to Brody for shining those pipes! He’s the MAN!!!! I love to hear him say…I suppose!! Y’all are a hoot! 😂❤

[@Diddley-js6lf]

We bought our First Allison 6 Speed Automatic in a Dump Truck, we bought it outside of Finley, Ohio from a Mennonite Man so The Truck is very nice and Tight. 145,000 miles but it’s like Brand New. I drove it back Personally From Down there, that thing would haul the Mail, We have Two With Cat Motors so this is our First Mercedes Engine.

[@staceygillum9621]

My husband’s name is Doug! I have started calling him Dougo. He wants to know where Doug gets his plain shirts. He likes them. Have a blessed day!

[@deep5811]

Brody is a good sport!

[@edcrego8487]

Poor guy has to be to work with that young Larson boy!,,,,,,,

[@aaronb4286]

You guys need to do another equipment tour. Nice truck.

[@fredberger2451]

Spring tx just north of Houston we have had no rain and over 100 degrees for over 45 days. Enjoy your weather you could be here with us

[@donniemariani5647]

Thanks!

[@edsargent6824]

we switched to the automatics on the garbage trucks so much easier to back in and just all around better

[@ceciliacicchinelli4797]

It's not the heat here in Fl., it's the humility!

[@wendellhagg3511]

Great Video, thank You for Sharing. Battery operated Blower for cleaning up all the Dust and Debris really works Awesome my choice also !! H.

[@timothygross2492]

People tend to set the steering like that because it's more comfortable when driving to hold it

[@dougp1856]

I was a diesel technician at a KW dealer when they came out with automated trans and 2 pedal system, I would been trying to push down on the clutch pedal. Takes a little getting used to.....

[@jamesridley3596]

Hello from Shetland

[@awballard]

Those off cuts from the stacks look to be perfect exhaust tips for the Buick

[@davidturnbo1699]

Humidity here in west Tennessee will be 98% tomorrow it been hot with Temps over a hundred daily, waiting on a cold front to move through. Like the new truck.

[@jamessmith7691]

We had an auto-shift at the state. As the guy was bragging it up I asked him what happens if the alternator goes down. He promptly said you'd better land it as fast as you can. Seems as though there's a suitcase size contraption mounted on top of the tranny. Once you start out with the clutch it takes over. It shifts up and down perfectly with the Jake. Well here in the land of salty roads , NY, the box lost it's mind. We had a time loading it on the trailer.

[@devinbarnes7891]

we have same ISX in are KW'S amazing motors!

[@davidempfield7790]

Had a 2000 Volvo with a auto shift worst truck I ever owned it would just quit shifting and you never new when. The shops would work on it but never did find the problem. One of the best days of my life when I sold it for 20.000 than I paid for it

[@zillxia]

Just checking in from Tennessee, not always 100% humidity, but mid 80s for the high isn't horrible.

[@delovelydeb1]

Hang in there boys...it will be worth it in the end. Be safe. ♡

[@fowletm1992]

The truck still has a clutch and a manual transmission of sorts, but the computer controlls everything so it drives like an auto, youll notice when it changes gear sometimes itll tap the jakes to get the engine speed to match the gearbox

[@CaryGuyer]

Looks like a nice purchase although you are going to miss the manual transmission as you will find out. The automatics are a good pavement trans but not so friendly off the road, best thing to do while off pavement especially with a load is to manually shift the transmission to override the computer when it thinks it needs to shift and send you into a higher gear and no power, plus it is quite jerky. It takes some getting used to.

[@Farmer1277]

Make sure that trans is tuned for better shifting. We have a 2012 T800 with that auto. Ours short shifts for economy.

[@danakibby627]

The automatics had three types! 1st with a clutch pedal! 2nd Clutch without clutch pedal and 3rd true automatic transmission

[@daviddziegielewski653]

Nice truck! Tri-axle!

[@GAM1647]

The transmission in those trucks are not automatic, it’s a manual transmission that is shifted by the computer there is a clutch the computer controls it not you. FYI, I’ve had these jump in to gear while they’re stoped in neutral with the brake set. So don’t leave the engine running when you’re not in the truck.

[@adambrothers9001]

Good luck with it in the winter. I drove a truck had the same motor. If it got below 30 might as well get the jumper cables can of either. Very hard starting in the cold. I heard if you take emissions off of them. They are much better. Nice truck though. You’ll like automatic once you get used to it. No 18spd! But they are not if your starting and stopping all the time.

[@dirtdevil70]

I dont see how the emissions stuff would affect starting...all of that stuff happens after the exhaust manifold

[@pdmustgtd1013]

@@dirtdevil70 Exactly emissions have no effect on starting in cold temps. Plus all diesel engines at very cold temps don't like to start

[@Flatbed2316]

Been grinding gears for 30 years. Never thought I would say it, but we bought an automatic. 12 speed with creeper gear and two reverse gears. you can manually shift it yourself and hold it in any gear You want similar to a stick. No complaints yet.

[@burtbrooks7731]

Duggo - “ this is the very rough beginning, which will not be the ending” 😂😂😂😂 I’m gonna steal that one!!

[@Rev1Kev]

Nice truck, transmission is referred to as an Automated Manual , the shifting and clutch are controlled by computer. A full automatic (Allison) is a Hydraulic transmission with a torque converter (just like your car)

[@tommycraven6410]

Eaton Autoshifts aren’t “true” automatics because there is a clutch and and a clutch actuator to shift through the gears(done by the computer). The biggest downfall of these is that there are still plenty of “wear” items that require replacing over time and they are expensive. Also as a former KW Store manager and current PB employee, I’d take that truck you got any day.

[@Flatbed2316]

Quite a bit more weight than a stick tranny

[@bosshog8091]

brother i live in naples florida tell tell your dad i said its a 110 here all year round with 100% humidity lol dont talk to me about feeling wet and hot lmao love your guys channel \

[@jansmit4628]

The angle at the end of the exhaust prevents most of the rainwater pouring in I assume.

[@cherylmartin1740]

That's what we've been dealing with in Mississippi. You get out of the shower and feel like you need a shower. I'm so looking forward to our winter months.

[@tommiballs]

Love a nice semi

[@mrvanahead]

Beautiful new truck! But as far as i know automatic trucks are more robotized gearboxes. So yeah there is a clutch in the system, but no clutchpedal for you to use. The computer does it for you. It's the standard here in Europe these days.

[@George-dy3pt]

You can keep it

[@calebgalbreath0198]

You guys think the heat is bad up there, it's terrible here in Georgia harvesting corn

[@jamesmartinez4283]

Nice lil diecast collection in the cabinets.

[@Stepica]

Its not an automatic trans with torque converter. It is a robotized, clutched trans. YOu dont operate the clutch with your foot, but it is controlled by a TCU.

[@Dave-0523]

It has an internal clutch, yes. It's an auto-shift 'standard' transmission. Read the manual regarding the transmission operation modes. ( manual or auto shift )

[@jzlharvey]

6:34. Brody can’t see over the steering wheel.😂

[@richardashcraft3550]

Automatics don't have a clutch you get used to it you will LOVE it I have two!!

[@lastcall2night]

Just got back from riding the Harley in Tennessee today, the weather was awesome. Good to be back in Minnesota though.

[@ThatMustangGuy7]

It still has a clutch. It's a manual transmission that is shifted automatically. There's a motor on top of the trans that moves the shift forks and one on the bottom that moves the shift forks. Still good transmissions. Just make sure you put it in neutral before you set the park brake or it will get stuck in gear and you gotta unhook the batteries.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

I’ve drove several of the new trucks with automatic transmission and they are really nice especially for those jobs where you would be shifting a lot in a town or something and anybody can drive a automatic lol but at heart you still want a clutch lmao 😂thanks for sharing

[@carsonwatkins9334]

Yes Chet an Dougo we have had alot of heat an humidity here in South Carolina to

[@genesloan3175]

I'm sure by now, you guys have discovered how slow it shifts under a load. I drive a 2019 579 day cab Peterbilt. At least mine does the slow shift. And don't even think of pulling out in front of oncoming traffic....😅

[@bertbinsbergen7549]

Thanks, you give me so much pleasure with these video's. Wish you the best.

[@alecfromminnenowhere2089]

That was a productive day.

[@eddyverbraeken2019]

it was not possible to cut the exhaust pipes at the bottom ?

[@steveeazy18]

It is terrible here in NC Dougo it's humid from march to October. I moved here from Boston 8 years ago and I'm still not used to it. But i will say that I don't miss the huge amount of snow we got up in New England. Always enjoy the content and find farming very interesting 👊☘️

[@coltsjason]

I preferred a manual till I bought my new cascadia love my automatic

[@waynelutteroty5332]

God bless all farmers keep the faith!🙏🏻

[@mikedemott1720]

It's Auto Shift. It does have a Clutch. Just no pedal.

[@brian7327]

South Texas here been dealing with the heat and humidity since May looking like November might get a break if we're lucky course 3 years ago it was 95 on Christmas day just make sure you stay hydrated and keep fresh socks with you for when you're boots fill up with sweat

[@anntomecklebarger3599]

Today will be the 74th day of 100 degrees or more in South Texas, enjoy your nice cool 90s.

[@lukedesselle2491]

Im in South Louisiana its been over 100 degrees actual temperature since mid July, needless to say August was almost unbearable and we have had very limited rainfall, farms that normally yield 50/60 bushel soybeans are down in the mid 20s to low 30s very disappointing, corn yields were all over the board anywhere from 60 to 180 depending on the farm and location with aflatoxin being a major issue in most loads!! Nice Truck Larson Farms!!

[@mikeanslave1797]

I’m in south Louisiana my self it had been brutal on the ag industry I pass a field that was all corn it is now gone it was bush hogged it tasseled but never made any corn, also there is a Christmas tree farm just north of me they have said there trees have died.

[@cdeamel6066]

We had 6 Kenworth’s loved them,there the best 🙂

[@budatkins5917]

You will learn that you dont pull out in traffic like you used to do. You might get run over because they are shifting gears when it should be trucking. They are slow getting moving. After you learn how to use manual shift, it helps when you got to pull out and you dont have all day to do it. Im recently retired and the company for the last 10 years ran all autoshifts. After 35 years of shifting gears it took a bit to get used to it. Its fun swapping back and forth. I wouldnt drive anything else now. They really shine in traffic. Dumping the paccar was a very good move.

[@trentwatts4913]

I totally understand y’all’s thoughts on needing an auto shift truck. I would be so nervous Putting someone in a truck and trailer that could shift if they had to. That goes to say I’m sure there’s much more they can’t do when it comes to driving it. I’m sure y’all are nervous too but have to do what ya gotta do. Something I will tell you that you won’t like is when you try to turn around in the field and it is soft, the truck will fall on his face in between gears and almost stop you’ll see what I mean. You can put it in manual will help some

[@anthonyl950]

Love the Big Ass Fan in the shop! They work amazing for moving air in big spaces to keep you cool

[@user-in1sn5oe9q]

I have a 2020 Freightliner with a automatic just love it

[@shanebeeson4123]

I love the oooooooing and awewwwwing and then, Well, there’s ours! Lol

[@pinwizz69]

Chet, do you not understand what that curve at the top of the exhaust stack is for ? It angles the exhaust away from the cab when it's parked under certain weather conditions. Otherwise the driver may go home smelling like diesel exhaust. Other than that I hope you guys have an outstanding black beans harvest. I'd be bummed if we didn't have some Cuban spiced style black beans on rice for a side dish with our Pollo Tropical grilled chicken. It's absolutely delicious.

[@brianwilton8555]

Great video

[@benbehnke511]

All I can say is they are nice till they give issue. When it starts giving issue you’ll get rid of it really quick! We thought auto shifts were the ticket, but we are all back to manuals now

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another great video. Really like your new semi truck. Nice looking rig. You got it not far from me by Des Moines. You will like the auto shift. Never drove one but have ridden in one and works really good. Looks to be well cared for. Am sure you will like it. Nice. Glad you got combines going again. You all are doing good with the black beans. Hang in there. Thanks for everything Chet. The Iowa Farm Boy.

[@adammorris7172]

New truck looks good! The delivery truck looks like a Tegeler truck. They have a lot of very nice semis, tow trucks and big wreckers! If the new one was from Farley, IA, that's only about 15 minutes from where I live! Hopefully it's a good truck for you!