Goodbye to an Icon 😥

[@elijah1885]

Always loved fendt, so extra sad to see the 1050 go but can't wait to see the replacements. Patreon was the best decision I made to get to see this stuff early and also see the behind the scenes, would recommend!!

[@mikemitchell2554]

Thanks Elijah! I appreciate the kind words

[@atnfn]

Good in FS22, very fast.

[@miau31333]

@@atnfn good argument when buying it

[@MultiTurbospeed]

I definitely see a 9620Rx replacing the fendt or possibly a 2021 9640RX

[@SchrottiJr]

Fendt just has the European background also it´s more for flat country. A 1050 is like a four track for NA. We can run wide tires at best, duals are an absolute no no in my region. I run an 8R with 710 Michelins on it and already gotta watch out for peoples cars in the driveway. With duals you´d be looking out to not take out their living room. 🤣

[@ShaneBrennandan]

It was the 1050 with the bourgault drill that turned me on to this channel back in the day.

[@SmudMusik]

As a german viewer, it was always nice to see that traktor in your videos. But I completely agree with you. I'm sure it's gonna be a green machine, but not sure which, would love a fendt Mt 1100

[@KriegerDelfin24]

I know it might to be fair to compare farming in different countries and parts of the world but i think the Fendt ist built more for Europe. The 1050 is strong and compact what is important for Europe. It has a great PTO and Hydrauliks ( depends on the pump) and with VarioGrip you dont need Double Tires for the most time. Over here the 1050 runs in front of Slurry Tanks with Striptill or what ever other farming equipment. Construction companys use it in front of Scapers and Halfpipe Dumpers. Also it is used in Forestry in front of a Chipper etc. I have never seen it in front of such a large drill. It is just the wrong application.

[@weirdo1083]

I wanna see when you get some hot weather there in sasqhemwash.

[@rypkepaulusma]

Well, don't know about that. When you say 'Europe' I assume you talk about Germany in particular, referring to your slip of the pen with the little word 'ist'. Problem is that Fendt is the Mercedes under the tractors (that's a personal opinion 🙂), and thus quite expensive (ie: not enough horsepower per dollar/euro). And that's really a pitty. We used to use Fendt on the farm in the NL, but pricing drove them literally of the yard.

[@ITubeTooInc]

@@rypkepaulusma What have you replaced your Fendts with?

[@lalapo4472]

@@rypkepaulusma MB trac is/was the Mercedes under the tractors 😉

[@OOpSjm]

@@rypkepaulusma But, do you get the same warranty/service for the same price?

[@stevengerrard5836]

1167 Mike that’s the tractor for u guys 👍👍👍👍

[@garrethoffman2372]

“We’ve got 100 miles to go so not very far.” 😂😂😂. Mike your world is very different from ours lol.

[@mikemitchell2554]

Haha 😬😆

[@carlfalt174]

Everything in this country is just miles

[@tjakko4659]

Here in the Netherlands 100 miles to the north you would be in the sea, east would be Germany, south would be Belgium and west is sea 😅

[@djavlerokken]

It was the FENDT 9T and this FENDT 1050 that made me subscribe to this channel,.... If there is more boring JD stuff on the way ..... BUT I understand you Mike, FENDT is the absolute top in technology, and is made for more than just pulling. In Europe, tasks / areas are smaller and more varied, which requires a high level of technique, fast conversion and really fast transport between tasks / fields. I still think the FENDT program has potential in Canada, USA etc. for special crops etc. ... (and the sister, Massey Ferguson 8S and 8700 (soon 9S) have the strong FENDT transmission and cost half of a FENDT + a really strong tractor to)

[@WelkerFarms]

A lot of excellent points Mike. You just need more jelly for the bucks you're spending.

[@mikemitchell2554]

Exactly! 🙂 How's seeding coming along down there?

[@mitchmazerolle3168]

First time visitor to your channel and the initial thing that struck me was the similarity of the landscape to the area of Flatskatchewan and SE Alberta where I grew up (Swift Current and the Hat). Took a moment to check out your "About" YT section and I was delighted to see that's your neck of the woods. Cool vid! Thanks for sharing!

[@verlinswarey507]

I just loved watching that tractor go down those long,sweeping stretches of dirt roads.

[@BillyTheKid689]

Amazing views. And the blue sky and puffy white clouds. Awesome.

[@tomnugent845]

Hey Mike, love the view out your windshield. Definitely big sky country.

[@gr6044]

My guess is the Fendt big two track unit will be the replacement.

[@goodmorning1476]

Fendt 1167 👍👍👍

[@mikebonge7206]

Thanks

[@pascalg3482]

Hi Mike, So sad to see the awesome 1050 leaves your farm, i thought you'll keep it just for collection like a beautiful car!!!! because it's really a piece of collection in machinery farming.......see you.

[@thedonleroy]

We have the opposite problem here in west central Minnesota. The fields are so wet it is hard to even try & walk in the field to clear the tile intakes. More rain starting tomorrow & even a few inches of snow in the forecast with temps barely above freezing thru the weekend. Excited to see what's replacing the 1050.

[@lynwessel2471]

He showed the 9570R they picked up last winter hooked to the 68 ft drill . The new one will replace the 620RX they were taking the wiring harness out of in the last video .

[@themunter4488]

Hoping its replacement is the same shade of green - the big 2 track Fendt 😁

[@Rhamirezz85]

Jesus the amount of open space You guys have there !! Holy s#$t :O

[@CG-yh6js]

the timelapse made me realise how in your part of the country at this time of the year everything is the same shade of light brown!

[@Srdieselshawn]

That 1050 truly has an Iconic feel to it. I enjoyed watching the videos of the tractor working the fields especially with those triples. It’s sad to see it go. 😭 We see plenty of them around here in Ontario. Mostly 1038 but seen a few 1050’s. But none anywhere that I can see with triples on. 😎

[@mathisandresen6919]

I am a viewer Form germany, the landscape is insane! Very beautyfull

[@chriskirchen7621]

One of the easiest tractors to reprogram and easy to adjust setting in the ecm

[@richwielechowski5191]

Mike, how about a cameo appearance of your lovely wife and son? Stay safe.

[@Bammsaidthelady]

We have no snow and are dead dry in south central Alberta, looking like another dry year here too

[@farmer_jong3905]

I’m really hoping the new tractor is the new case! Would be awesome to see!

[@kennybranton132]

Man what a ride

[@ignorthepain]

I like the trax version it was in the yard when you got gas the 9620rx

[@jeffyoung2089]

Thanks Mike!

[@kildare1773]

I would have problems with that tractor on singles in Ireland. 😂

[@koolman2021]

Awesome video thanks for sharing ❤️ have a great rest of your day

[@acceptjudaspriest9769]

Greetings from Germany, love your videos 👍 Of course the Fendt is a monster, but i think not monster enough when i see for example your drills with almost 30m.....in Germany you See Fendt 700/900 sometimes a Case Magnum, 1050 is rare.....we have only in east Germany bigger fields.

[@markam306]

Mike, always watch your videos first ! Your comments on the vario transmission sound right to me. It is a triumph of hydraulic design and slick operation, but It’s design must have more power loss than a power shift transmission. I hear all the comments about Fendt’s technological advancements and capabilities, but the need for North America is reliable power transmitted to the ground. It’s too bad the Agco sales people oversold the capabilities of the 1050.

[@alviney5138]

always like the country running - thank you

[@recklessbehaviour01]

Seen a 100’ Bourgault drill the other day on KZbin, it’s a beast.

[@SmudMusik]

Yeah they are massive

[@SirHuddy]

No point in a 100 foot when they can barely climb the hills they have with the 84 foot drills though

[@milpertitchalot6432]

Yeah. Saw it on Fast AG channel. My jaw is still dropped 😀

[@ZekenStreak]

I’m sorry to see the Fendt depart the farm but business is business. Looking fwd to seeing the replacement tractor. Take care & stay safe. Cheers from BC

[@jameswimbush5090]

I say you are taking delivery of the 2 tracl Fendt 11 series 👍

[@montybolinger6383]

"100 miles to go, should be there in a couple of hours." THAT THING HAULS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do like the looks of that 1050 with the triples BUT it just needs more ponys.

[@robertlonsdale3826]

or a more efficient transmission?

[@davidt1514]

When i look at your videos mike i think about one thing, have you ever seen a forrest??🤣🤣 Me who is living norway i havent seen a tractor with more than 200 hp😂

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Mike

[@phileazyb8765]

Sad 😞 to see it go ! Love that tractor

[@timothybailey7118]

Stay tuned ! The replacement is SHOCK AND AWE!

[@ballardgriswold7994]

Can I have a hint

[@timothybailey7118]

@@ballardgriswold7994 670Hp, speaks German, no tires

[@nathiolifant6842]

@@timothybailey7118 1167

[@timothybailey7118]

@@nathiolifant6842 👍

[@ballardgriswold7994]

@@timothybailey7118 Fendt 1167mt lol

[@gavinprime8154]

John Deere through and through. 🫡🫡

[@samiiboy1]

Faith hope farms, needed to google it. Was thinking it was from FarCry5 😂

[@hunterlawes881]

I was in swift yesterday and I think I say your tractor at ok tire getting tires removed

[@jasperaj1]

I don't care much for Fendts or triples, but driving tractors in such a landscape would be something I would really love to do once in my lifetime. And if it had to be a Fendt on Triples, I would not complain 😉

[@BALSORS]

The 1050 is in good hands

[@jacobgaming1670]

The 1050 was how i found the channal it looked really cool so i clicked and i have whatched ever seens

[@paulskorheim3721]

Enjoyed the views of your road trip. The 1050 Fendt was fun to watch you operate but too small

[@masongillespie4360]

I see a fendt 1167 in your future but that’s just my guess.

[@tony-the-tigerjohns3294]

I love those fast-forwards. They make me think that Mike needs a radar detector in his tractor.

[@tompreiss5010]

In Texas thay have a saying about trackters that are not strong enuf to do the job, not big enuf to get the eggs from the chicken coop. Yours is big enuf to go to town for the groceries.😜😜😜😜

[@BentTreeFarmPa]

I hate to see her go, but love to watch her leave!!!!

[@mikemitchell2554]

Haha 😆

[@nikphoenix]

Sorry to see it go. But cant wait to see the replacement show up. Also hope to see Ashtyn and Chapel running the new rig at least once this season.

[@arthurferreira2937]

Mike You must be getting the case 620 quadrac

[@m.webber5118]

You too Mike, have a good one! Anxiously awaiting to see what’s next! You haven’t called me about buying my “Big Horse”!? (96 horse, Ford 7740) 😀

[@thomasbritten7216]

When the replacement comes I would like to hear all the options you considered

[@Its_Me0000]

Can't wait to see the replacement and what's next.

[@mikemitchell2554]

🙂👍

[@tylerkempf2902]

I see Tony Fast from Fast Ag got 1 of those 100' Bourgault air drills thing looks crazy

[@travis062003]

How big is your farm? How many acres? Sorry if its already written down somewhere and I havent seen it.

[@claudreindl7275]

Some day tractors will have "tires" that also act as tracks, being internally adjustable, round to triangular shape. The technology exists but is mechanically complicated. Changing from a wheeled vehicle to a tracked one with the flip of a switch would be a plus.

[@IdenticXP]

There´s a DARPA design for that out there..but it´s overly complicated

[@claudreindl7275]

@@IdenticXP Yes that is what I was referring too.

[@tjakko4659]

@@claudreindl7275 pressure control in combination with vf tires are pretty close to the tire/ tracks combination! And a lot cheaper than tracks

[@kellykilsby4828]

With a John Deere tractor going, And the 1050 going. I guess a 2 tractor deal. But with type of Green!.

[@kriskohut7159]

Not sure it could be called Iconic for its success but more for its failures as it was like bringing a knife to a gun fight!!! Dry here in southern Alberta too, fine line between success and failure this year but like Mike said come May or June the weather can turn.

[@JLittleVegemite]

Going to miss the triples

[@michaelthola1709]

I liked the 1050 but i agree it just lacks performance for what it needs to do. I think the replacement is gonna be a Fendt 1167 2 track or maybe a Versatile 620 Delta track, i can't wait to find out.

[@allenmoore4186]

I’m gonna say that you’re getting the new Fendt 2 track.

[@josephwootenVGK]

Looks like the Canadian desert

[@barrychouinard4019]

We'll miss the Fendt Mike. Looking forward to, Hmmm, aaaah , let's see, probably have to make a guess. Maybe the CNH 675?

[@oldtimer1946]

My uncle used to own the case dealership in swift

[@rdekort9273]

Sad day today that the 1050 is leaving

[@rust1n0ut7060]

Looks a lot like south dakota.

[@jwdickinson643]

that beast looks like a blast to drive!

[@Tigerfan50]

You'll miss the 1050.

[@masonr2624]

I hope you got a versatile

[@managementplan]

Massive skies

[@petegray5363]

Hi Mike when do you hope to get the new RED replacement ??

[@landwirt1268]

So i think what is coming for the 1050 is the 1100MT from Fendt.

[@KriegerDelfin24]

I think he might go for the 1167 Vario MT just because that think can tear anything apart.

[@SirHuddy]

@@KriegerDelfin24 and the 620 quad can pull it apart ;)

[@JDandFord]

It is an 1167. It was in Austin’s Twitter post last week with the Faith Hope Farms license plate

[@jchambers2586]

@@KriegerDelfin24 670 horsepower to go with it

[@chrismiller3093]

I'm not sure the conversion of liter to gallon but it's $5 a gallon in the states lol

[@werwolfer]

Hi Mike. Noo, please do not throw Fendt away. :-) I really hope, the new machine instead will be Fendt 1167 😉 greetings from Slovakia

[@4290122]

I seen Chris hauling the replacements by far be way better off with the new

[@gavinperry7237]

The 1050 is an AWESOME Gopher killer 🤣🐀😂

[@malcolmmeer9761]

I'm from Indiana that is some flat ground and no trees. Where are you at Canada ?

[@richardradawetz8788]

Saw Chris barber hauling the replacement tractor. Hopefully the air system and torque curve is better than the 1050😀

[@TomoT007]

How much for you to tell me😀

[@j_d1480]

Lol, isn't he in prison?

[@martyswinkels699]

We have two fendts one is a 720 and the other one is 718 fendt loader tractor.

[@bigt6359]

Case Quadtract 620 to make Ashton 😃

[@charlesworthfarm7586]

Hey Mike, have you sen tony fast's new drill? he has a 100 foot Bourgant drill

[@mikemclawhorn2699]

Hope you getting Ashley a case quadtrac

[@crandonborth]

Ashton*

[@mikemclawhorn2699]

@@crandonborth your right, spell check got me and I didn't notice it until your reply. Thnx.

[@philjangl9402]

Have looked at the Fendt 1167? Looks like they threw down the gauntlet:)

[@googleuser4009]

I can see a case quadtrac replacement for this. Or maybe if you're feeling really adventurous, a New Holland

[@joeerickson8182]

Mike you left your shoes on when you got in the 1050

[@andrewbuckeye1363]

Hey Mike I have a question, what do you think of the Goodyear LSW tires? Also my family and I love your videos keep up the great work!!

[@petergranahan311]

Mike, disappointed you never took your boots off in the Fent1050

[@flinty2]

I would love to drive that beast with the triples!

[@levig3087]

Claas Zeron 5000 On tracks😍

[@rolandvachon9848]

Mike, with the way deliveries have been, what's Plan B if the new unit doesn't show up in time for seeding?

[@mikemitchell2554]

Ernie and the massey 360 discers! 😆

[@rolandvachon9848]

@@mikemitchell2554 Ah, good old reliable Ernie !

[@J-1410]

@@mikemitchell2554 Could do an experiment and see the yield differences between the two.

[@JS-1983]

In Finland 🇫🇮 diesel is now ~2,20€, converterd it to Canadian dollars = 3,00 C$/liter 😪 Gas is little bit cheaper, about 2,10€ Transport companies and farmers are in trouble and everyone who have car doesn't like that either...

[@ke6gwf]

That sky is beautiful. I just got caught in a blizzard in California today, had to chain up. Got to love spring! I have hauled wide loads, but I laugh at you just cruising down the highway with something that out here on the west coast would require 3 pilot cars, and a CHP escort ahead and behind! Of course your lack of traffic does make a bit of difference, plus the fact that the cold up there seems to instill certain wisdom and friendliness in people that is lacking elsewhere, so you all can get along! Lol

[@ballardgriswold7994]

Tractor hack. If ur in a tractor with GPS going down a never ending straight road, set the GPS on straight and it will steer down the straight road for you. Recommended

[@lynwessel2471]

Pretty sure auto steer doesn't work in road gear for obvious reasons.

[@calebrozeboom]

Not recommend lol, don't do this

[@OllyBlogsAgricontractfarmer]

Sad to see it go 😢 maybe you should get a black beauty instead

[@donpeterson9282]

This is a question about large farms in general across the US. What is the most common form of finance for large farm equipment? If I were to guess I would expect a lease as most farms today are most likely incorporated or a LLC. I am not asking about your operation, just a question about most farms today. I worked on a 200 acre dairy farm/apple orchard in Michigan through high school and junior college (typically a community College today.) The guy I worked for paid cash for everything. We had a 1942 John Deer 'B' and a 1958 John Deer '60'. Mel had grown up during the depression and did not believe in debt. He was successful and went to his maker debt free and left the farms he owned to his children debt free. It seems to me leasing might be the best tax wise, however in light of John Deer's recent situation, farmers who are also highly skilled mechanics and machinists/welders might have a problem with a restrictive lease. It seems like most farm operations have someone who is also a mechanic/welder/machinist working full time on the farm, likely sons and daughters. Please do not answer if you feel this is none of my business. Thank you.

[@robertsherry9775]

Have you considered a Versatile 620 Delta Track? With a Cummins engine and Caterpillar powershift, I would think it would be a reliable tractor.

[@mikemitchell2554]

I have considered it

[@joshcrd7925]

This is my guess for the replacement. I am probably totally wrong,.

[@SergioClaudio]

It looks really dry scary dry for April.