The Trucks That Built Our Farm!!

[@gabek7010]

Thanks for the story Dougo. I don’t know if everybody does but I do enjoy to hear the stories of how far the farm has come. What it took to get to where it’s at now. I’m glad the boy listens to it and I can tell he truly respects the work that got put into it. I can tell that he appreciates you and the equipment that made it possible.Look forward to the next one always. Y’all stay safe out there.

[@Papaskunks420]

Keep the truck don't let it go .that is a memory that will never be forgotten

[@farmfarm4133]

When you talk about the old times it sure brings back memories I am almost 80 farmed all my life thankss

[@tonto8069]

I could sit down all day and listen to older farmers talk about the old days growing up as compared to today. Love the story Dougo.

[@larryfreeman7979]

and Dougo isn't really very old

[@garymorgenroth1734]

Chet and Doug I started my truck driving career in a1967 cabover international 250 Cummins. And drove it to California and back many times and all over the Midwest and to the east coast. No power steering, hard suspension and CB more goodies.

[@austinhayes3901]

I would love to see a sit down story time with dougo and Merlin

[@steves9915]

Outstanding listening to Dougo and the look on your faces when he went up the driveway grabbing gears was priceless! And watching the 3 of you working together is always a hoot.

[@tommypointer7876]

I was 8 or 9 went to town with my dad and I was surprised he bought a new tractor and a 9' brush cutter he said it was moms anniversary present I really told him I'm going to my uncles house because I didn't want to be around lol, but if you asked her what her favorite present ever it was always that ford 3000 and mower . True story!

[@toddwhry8507]

You are so lucky to have such wonderful friends and family. Cherish that!!!

[@CerberaLM]

Love the old trucks, glad you got them out of hibernation. Started driving a '68 GMC with a 401 big block V6, 5+2 speed, hydraulic tag axle, 22' box, & no power steering at 14. Had to wait until I was 16 before I could haul to town. If one could run the stop sign it'd get up to 50 loaded after 2 miles. If one had to stop best one could do was 42.

[@gerritoeverman3611]

It's good to see that not all big farms are selling the older equipment

[@hammerslammer3006]

Just saw it on FB marketplace... 😅

[@stephanieedmonds1667]

the good old days been driver for 43 years st truck was 1974 brockway , now sit watch you all thank for all the show my name is Lucky Edmonds live in Candler NC

[@davelaman259]

Keep that cornbinder around don't get rid of her !! She's the classic Larson!

[@bethp1530]

I really love when Dougo shares his memories with you Chet.... he's got some great stories and has the best delivery with them. Somehow...I think one of you needs to write a series of childrens book using the stories Dougo tells of life growing up on the farm, maybe call them the "Growing Up On The Farm With Dougo" or "Life On The Farm With Dougo and Friends"

[@johncalander2092]

Never a dull moment. Nostalgia with Dougo love it

[@curlybibliophagist]

I love seeing all the old trucks! I love my cordless vacuum. It may not be totally romantic but it will make her life easier.

[@jamesbreault5762]

Enjoy the going down memory lane 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@makerlifeco]

Let's get some more old farm gear stories from Doug-o!

[@hughvane]

@ 23:00 - we refer to that here (NZ) as Armstrong power steering.

[@bart3531]

If you love someone, let them nap! Yep, Big Red is alive after Dougo does his magic, a 1965 Old Lady jumps to life again.

[@vaughnhill3437]

That b model cat is hard to beat. It will pull like a team of horses all day long. Its probably a 425 hp.

[@robertquast9684]

Everyone should start out in an old under powered over loaded grain truck. Makes you appreciate what it takes to hears a truck down the road

[@garrykoch9526]

Dougo I could listen to your stories all day long.

[@terencechevalier5756]

After all the storms you guys got n damage, hope u have a gd harvest. Love from northern bc Canada 🇨🇦

[@Malte1996]

So cool to See the old Truck and hear about the old days

[@kennysouthwel4127]

You guys are great to watch. Thanks for representing the American farmer so well.

[@bolognabowl]

Nicole would be so proud to see how far you’ve come with the KZbin content and being confident on camera. Cheers guys.

[@caesar1295]

Great ole “corn binder” Dougo and please more Dougo stories Sir. Keep the International as a reminder of the equipment that helped feed America.

[@vaughnhill3437]

That old csb over would be a keeper for sure. You never know when you need s back up

[@jimhooker5241]

Love hearing the stories of your farm Dougo. Those old truck built a lot farms

[@Dabaerr76]

Dang that truck is sweet don't see many day cab transtars any more. Gotta keep it👍 thanks for sharing

[@died4us590]

With the way thing's are going, i would keep that old rig. One day you might need to use anything ya have in the junk pile. Don't let em talk you into it Dougo. G-d bless fellas.

[@Freecan67]

When my Dad started Farming it was Ford n8. It came with a 2 Bottom Plow. That was back in 1974. Just a few years ago!!!

[@jeffmcbride469]

Really cool to see the old equipment cared for and running!

[@robertgarren7684]

The free play is 2 inches play up and down the clutch pedal

[@jimlong527]

Dougo’s attention span is quite short but lots of great stories. Got to love ❤️ him.

[@donnhellwig5641]

It's great to hear some old stories, kinda reminds me of Years ago and I'm older than Doug

[@jasonlandon4092]

I love the old Transtar! My dad had 74 cabover with a sleeper, he bought in 1983. Had a 318 Detroit in it. He took an old 40’ flat bed, added plywood sideboards and a hoop tarp system to it with two slide gates in the back of the trailer. Was a huge improvement over the 250 bushel hopper wagons they used to drag to town behind the 3010, 4010 and the 4430 Deere’s.

[@gordyrother1836]

Love the stories from Dougo. Big Swede is right Chet you are very entertaining. Keep up the good work.

[@stevenjames3822]

That is so dugo 65 corn binder.. heck ya..

[@tomcleghorn4005]

Oh the stories dougos flashlight and that cab over could tell!!!

[@justinjohnivan2968]

Something about the old iron I love

[@billpotmesil]

Awesome video listening to Dougo’s memories. It’s a great example of how successful people have a long trail to get to where they are today.

[@adamash8150]

Trucks with no electronics and no government juice , what a deal. CAT 3406B was the best motor they ever made.

[@liftbig03]

"I'll get her! Stand back, boys!!!" had me laughing over and over!! Love to hear Dougo's stories!!! It would be great to hear Dougo talk about the expansion of the farm and the equipment changes over the years. I enjoyed him talking about planting 500 acres in a day one year with what? An eight? 12-row from 5:30 am to around 10:30 at night? And another one that stuck with me was talking about the farm having a 7700 and two JD 55s as recently as the late 80s?

[@allenhrubes8598]

Hey Chet, Greetings from Dawson County, Montana !! Your father has the funniest one-liners ever. "Never Fear... Me". I had a truck (1973 Chevy C-60 single axle 2 speed rear end) that was my pride and joy. It had an 18' box and a hydraulic hoist. I was filling the winter wheat drills one day and apparently had parked the fully loaded beast on a slight side-hill. Well, upon lifting the box up with the hoist, the 6 hinge bolts snapped off and the $hit show started. Long story short, every piece of machinery, truck, tractors, combines on my farm had a story. All of 'em priceless and precious. Thanks for your videos Chet...keep 'em coming. Take care and be safe.

[@bhain40]

Love the memories Dougo!

[@austinwilliamson3022]

I could listen to your dad for hours about how he started the farm keep it going doug

[@fmerkl]

THANK you for the story"s! I'm 66 and just retired from Farming , Still have are "52 Ford F-5 2 ton that I hauled grain to town off the combine in "62 at 6 years old as my mother was 8 1/2 months pregnant with my little sister ! Made the trip 27 times without a hitch to the elevator , 28 time got stopped by the local RCMP (cop) for not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign ! Got escorted home and Dad chewed the cop a new Asshole , but I never got to haul grain to town until I was 14!

[@snowman5609]

Hi chet back in the 80's we had six cabovers that we had stretched and had 20ft grain box and a omaha standard hoist three of them were internationals and three were GMC Astros they all had 8v71t Detroit and 13 speed transmissions we ran them until the late 90s before we started running semi tractors and grain trailers so I know exactly what your dad's talking about if those old trucks could talk what stories they could tell.

[@bradmeacham6982]

Never. Doubt. The Dougo! 🤠

[@mattboswell5392]

Good looking cab over. Can tell your dad has a little bit of sentiment for the ole girl.

[@davidwolff8878]

LOVE SEEING CLASSIC IRON STILL GOT THE JUICE

[@joshuanicholsjr5327]

Chet, you should be writing down all these stories your dad and grandpop tell you so you can tell your children one day, you should do a video for all of us and have your grandpop and dad and you sitting around telling those old and new stories we would love to hear them god bless be safe

[@gerryhartung736]

Never look into the light.......unless you're in a tunnel! Watched Hartung family farms, Ron did not film, but he gave a big thumbs up for all Larsen crew, and the super farm!

[@brucefalcon7832]

I absolutely love it when Dougo share stories from the early years.

[@jerome495]

The pursuit of efficiency in farming never stops!

[@America-First2024]

Love the International Cabover! ❤️

[@carynix8043]

Love the history I could listen to Dougo all day .

[@tomnugent845]

Doug, we have a ‘73 f600 Ford which we still use occasionally. It holds 320 bushels of corn with only what seems like a 16 gallon tank, always below one half full. The good old days were not always so good. Take care during harvest.

[@007mrslinky]

I watch both your channels but I think that is so cool that Zack is going to use your tree. Spade. Watching his channel. I thought the same thing. We'll go use Larson's truck to move his trees and loa behold yes. . Awesome!

[@donaldmote5441]

That ol farm truck just screams Kool memories.

[@tucobenedicto109]

Love the cab over! It does not need DEF! Clean it up for the terminator.

[@drdulas5055]

Our first diesel truck was a 1956 International straight cab with a 4-71 engine and a 10 speed. The steel box was 5' sidewall 16' long. So much to drive and everyone heard me coming for miles. Road speed was between 50 and 55. NO power steering.

[@guydaubenspeck9206]

I drove probably the first four to five years in my school bus driving career in farms at the same time by the way. But I drove what they call TC's or forward controls like that old international there, when they gave me my first conventional I said I'll never get back in the TC again. Those things that the seat right over top of the front wheels and just beat The living daylights out of you! Lol!

[@brianwilton8555]

grand old trucks and great video

[@geedubb2005]

That grain truck will bring good money. Get with one of your auctioneer buddies. That’s an old IH 4070. Lots of freight companies used the cab design. Those poor old drivers earned every dime they made. Those little 250’s were tuff. I had one in a road grader and it was dependable and bulletproof. Somebody would love to have that old truck.

[@warrendemars]

Love the old truck Chet.

[@trulyc56cw]

Never fear when Dougo's here. 👍

[@spider15hl]

now this was pretty cool hearing Dougo talk bout the old times!!! need a video sitting back talking about his experiences farming from years back Chet

[@bryanlloyd1099]

I could listen story time with Dougo over and over again!!

[@jaretstrickland5613]

Cool to hear Duggo’s stories!

[@mightytonkamadness]

With all the advancements in technology in todays equipment, listening to the older generations tell stories about how they did things really makes you appreciate what we have! Thanks Dougo!

[@johnrodgers7633]

Those old cabover trucks were the most uncomfortable things but they got the work done. I had a GMC ASTRO that made you feel like you were sitting in a fishbowl. The only thing the people coming at you couldn't see was the color of your socks. Hot! In the summer, cold in the winter. Gotta love them. God bless

[@marm842]

Have to love the old trucks

[@HobbyMoose79]

Whoa I saw the boss. Toby how the heck are you? Great to see your keeping the boys working. That big red is really a cool truck. When your done with her ship it to me would love to restore it. It’s the greatest of old trucks. Later toby.

[@ernestfineday1289]

Nice memories.👍👍

[@teenagefarmer]

What a cool truck with a great story. Thanks for sharing guys.

[@stevebiddle8912]

What great memories with Big Red!! Classic!

[@garytee975]

i say you keep the old girl dougo loves it i like seeing it run( we had a gmc cab over ) great trucks

[@kevingordon7426]

Thank you Dougo.

[@scottsuydam3349]

That Transtar is something you keep especially for the shape its in. I dreamed of theses trucks when I was 7 years old in 72

[@philcrutchfield1954]

I have been following Larson Farms now for about a year. I am 72 years young and look forward to seeing these youngsters in action on the farms. I wish them all of the best.

[@waterskiingfool]

Those old trucks are pretty cool. Amazing how diesels can sit and fire right up with a good battery. Thanks for the story Dougo

[@pamalvestad3848]

Big Red International was one great work horse in its day. Rode many trips in one

[@randym588]

I love that cab over

[@kenbettygregor3900]

WE LIKE IT, KEEP BIG RED FOR THE GERAND KIDS

[@johndeere4011]

I will never get over how. all you guys act like brothers.

[@ericjenjohnson]

Big Red needs restored and become a show piece for Larson Farms!

[@marckimbrell4645]

I have an old 74 ford tandem axle (one of them drag) with a 390 ( I think) with air beaks that I haul cattle feed in. I can put about 14 tons of cattle feed in the truck. Second trip to town I ran out of gas. Gauge does not work. But I thought I could make it to town and back at least twice on a tank of fuel. It's only 45 miles round trip. The ole ford will tote a load if you can afford the gas to make her go. Another good one. God Bless.

[@P_Rund1952]

Our first "big" truck was a 67 Ford C850 with a 534 gas and 5 sp with 2 sp axle, with a tag axle, bought in about 1974. It would haul about 550 bu and with all that weight on the front axle it was pretty much impossible to turn the wheel when stopped. I hauled waxy corn from western Indiana to National Starch in Indianapolis and after 2 loads a day I was sore and tired and the truck needed both 60 gallon tanks filled. It would run 65 on the interstate but you had to keep a lot of room in front to get slowed down. Hot in the summer, cold in the winter, big move up from that to a GMC Astro with 290 Cummins.

[@joecrowe3681]

Around 1953 in Graceville, I was a city kid but Uncle Harry was farming. He used a Ford tractor and had a 3/4 Dodge with built up sides and door at the tail so when he took the grain to the elevator they could dump it by the by raising the front wheels. I often wonder how my Grandfather Costello farmed in the 20’s and the 30’s.

[@georgeyandell323]

I've never seen a tag axle on an old '60S IH before. Very cool truck.

[@joekooser296]

Love to hear Doug’s stories 👍🏻

[@busterqhorse4226]

Love seeing you guys working together! Keep the vids coming!

[@bj809]

love your videos especially story time with Dugo

[@steveperyer4850]

Nothing like keeping the vintage trucks in good shape like your family has on that old IH Tran star. Many people like to have them and take them to big boy truck shows. Thank you guys every day for what your family does

[@johnkuzak3292]

That truck is awesome we have some old one on our farm the oldest truck I think is a 1953 Ford

[@glenscheible]

Thanks for the Memories Doug. Always good to hear um.

[@dmorgan28]

I’ve driven trucks like all the trucks you have there. These Internationals we called corn binders. With armstrong power steering. Lol. Before you stopped rolling forward you had to turn the wheel the direction you wanted to go in before you stopped. One time would make you remember next time. I’m a retired truck driver. I still love them old trucks, but I love these newer ones too. Dougo was so funny talking about them old days. Cool video. Thanks 👍❤️

[@fbh31118]

I have been waiting for the entire time I have followed this channel, to see the Ol' Binder run. It breaks my heart to see it sitting there idle. So incredible to see it up and running with Doug telling farm stories! So hope to see it stick around although I know it's not terribly practical. Sounds sweet!