This is why we’re REMOVING the tracks

Installing different tracks from Global Track Warehouse on the TV380 plus Dad talks popcorn!
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[@esninak5492]

The vibration comes more from number of idlers than the track style, although the track style can definitely help. The case track loaders like yours only have 4 idlers, not counting the front and rear. Many of the competitors medium and large size loaders have at least 5, more idlers = less vibration. Our Whacker Neuson ST45 has 5 idlers and rides smooth as butter with c-lug and multi bar pattern tracks. I have run many different track loaders over the years and any 4 idler rig rides like junk. It really wears the whole machine and the operator more than it should.

[@mshafer2006]

“Welker Dad” is crazy funny as well as truly a man’s man. I’m not sure his age but he just keeps chugging along like an old steam engine that won’t quit. Massive props to him and thank you to all the Welker family for keeping farming alive as well as keeping us non farmers fed.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Thank you Mickael for those very kind words

[@timandthat.538]

Papa welker is definitely a family treasure. He's great. Reminds me of my grandfather. Corny jokes and all. Lol pun intended.

[@robertgiguere7137]

My eyes were almost popping out watching the fur babies munching the popcorn 🍿. 😎

[@rsmith6572]

Love me some popcorn oh yeah. Good luck on your crops this year. May you be blessed with all the rain you need to make a bountiful harvest.

[@brianbrock4946]

my dads best friend used to grow 200-300 acres of popcorn for Orville Redenbachers and he loved it. They always had a huge bag of it at there house where they pop tested it for quality

[@anthonybanda8192]

The z lug pattern is the only way to go. We went through the same issue with our skid steers we bought the wrong tracks and it was terrible. Our skidsteers have cab suspension and they still were rough. We use ours for land clearing rock picking and driveway maintenance. Great video keep up the good work!

[@Shadowfax2121]

That's what I was thinking, the tracks have openings overlapping exacerbating the issue on both designs.

[@anthonybanda8192]

@@Shadowfax2121 our bobcat t 770 and t 870 are very smooth . It honestly depends on the track manufacturer. We run genuine bobcat z lug tracks . Now both machines have cab suspension and cushioned rollers . When on frozen ground and concrete they can be a little bumpy but not nearly as bad as welkers .

[@jasonswift7098]

Tracks are only to be used on sand and flat surfaces not rocks and bumpy ground and not def not rock picking.

[@anthonybanda8192]

@@jasonswift7098 We use ours daily with tracks its not that bad . You can't necessarily say don't do this or that your not here in our conditions . We need tracks as tires won't work at all in mud snow and freshly tilled soil. We are on soft ground picking rocks ahead of the planter with a machine on tires we'd leave ruts . Tracks are better than tires we don't run any tires. We have tracks on all our tractors and both combines.

[@lesphilaja5722]

My two Chocolate Labs make sure I share my bowl of popcorn with them.

[@derek8838]

Bob, you are just “popping” out the zingers in this one! 👏👏😊

[@bradpogue3448]

When I was younger I worked for a popcorn farmer and that was a lot of fun but hard work. Stay safe and warm

[@JamesPalylyk]

The carpet, the no baseboards, aaaaaaaagggh, my grandparents split entry home, untouched by renovation since '75.. I can smell it all, and it's beautiful.

[@denisricher1349]

I Love It.... Nicks going to change the tracks..... Nick holding camera, Dad and Leg Arms doing the work.... OUTSTANDING ! :-)

[@brembodream]

You guys have the most important job in the world right now👍Hope the crop gets really good this year!💪💪

[@jimmclean160]

I sure do like your dogs Robert you have them trained so well Patch , Pete and coby they are great dogs

[@guzzimon61]

Bob's got those boys spoiled ! We were doing good when we finally got a high lift jack !!!

[@darylsmith384]

Hello Welkers, It's not the outside of the tracks causing the ruff ride, it's the inside of the tracks and sprockets. Love the videos keep up the good work and God bless and stay safe.

[@jakobrebeki]

i just love the stuff you guys build from scratch. the grain/seed cleaner is just amazing....

[@ozarksfarmerhansen8782]

With Im sure 1/3 of the debt in their Pockets.

[@jakobrebeki]

@@ozarksfarmerhansen8782 i am sorry sir but i did not understand your comment. being in the city and not out in the farm lands could you please explain 1/3 of the debt and why. with thanks Jakob....

[@jonathan8148]

@@jakobrebeki I think they mean they are saving money by doing it themselves

[@pettyfogger2305]

My evening is complete; a visit with the Welkers and then a bonus with Bob and his fur friends. Now I need to get the air popper going!

[@wheelockjeremy]

Ol’ Robert Welker is the real star of the Welker Adventure Series on KZbin. 😁

[@brandonm6052]

We raise a bunch of popcorn in south central Nebraska for Vogel or ConAgra for Act II, Orville Redenbacher, and Crunch'n'munch

[@jongerber3476]

Could not help but notice when the heavy lifting came into play that Dad and Leg Arms were the only ones in the camera view. Good video.

[@williambryce8527]

3- short (Track width) 1" pipes in the track is even easier than a bar. I keep a short pipe in the toolbox in case I ever throw a track. best track tool ever.

[@burtzorn4059]

Love your dad's jokes and the love he has for his dogs. Just a down to earth great man !!! I think if I could get by without tracks I sure would. What a miserable ride. The ones I was around always had tires. Another great video guys !!!!

[@dennislamers986]

Bob is the king of dad jokes. My dogs love pop corn. Way to keep the farm on track and running smoothly.

[@jimmclean160]

Once again Robert , leg arms and Nick you have all done yourself on this great

[@duggydo]

I watched saw guys in a shop changing tracks like that. They pulled onto plywood and when it was off the sprockets, they pulled the plywood out sideways with the track sitting on it. Had a couple ropes attached through holes in the plywood so easy to drag it. Looked like 3/8" plywood is all. I suspect they had done it before.

[@MF760]

Just for your info Nick, the front 'wheel' on your track is called the 'idler'. It takes 1 "leg arms" power to roll the tracks.

[@ctdieselnut]

Haha took the words out of my mouth. Smart asses think alike I guess

[@stevenicoson6670]

Thanks for another great video. This was a super interesting video. Most enjoyable to watch. First of all. Bob, you portion on the popcorn was just great. You had so many puns, I could not keep up or remember them all, absolutely a great video. Wonderful to see the dogs enjoying the popcorn. The interview you did with the popcorn grower was interesting. I so enjoyed the popcorn video, Bob. It was great!!!! I could not believe the shaking in your skid loader. Wow. The only one I ever used had wheels so am not knowledgeable on the track system. Seems like could be something else not right, but other watcher say is common problem. I can see why you want it to be better. Never realized the track machines had this problem. Do sincerely appreciate all of you taking the tracks off and new ones on. Hard work. Do hope you feel it is better. About it for now. Thanks for showing us the track process. You all take care and be safe. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks for everything. The Iowa farm boy. Steve.

[@WelkerFarms]

Thanks Steve!

[@Microphone73]

Robert - you were on fire today....Thanks as always for the best dad puns.

[@kevinlesch9656]

About 2:45 there are some antiques on the wall, tools and what not, the horseshoe is supposed to point up so it catches the good luck!

[@peteschiavoni]

That track loader shakes like a bowl of red jello. We had 2 Cats on tracks and were nothing like that. Unfortunately I don’t know which tracks they had. Bob it was great seeing you and the pups chilling. You’re quite Popular with them.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job putting the tracks on guys

[@duanegoffinet2544]

I am from southern Indiana and my wife's dad planted popcorn for many years.

[@sallydunbar1683]

Mr. Bob, I've missed you and your corny jokes! Great to see Coby's friends. Always enjoy all of your families videos, Nick keep giving your shoulder/arm time to heal as much as possible.

[@JCLawn51]

I mentioned this on your FB page a while back, but you get so many comments I didn't expect you to see it. Go look at ASV skid loader tracks. They run super smooth and you can see the lugs are super close together. Also, they make turf tracks that are basically slicks. I feel like that would be something you would be most happy with. Not like you get enough rain to be running in mud.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

Maybe if we had turf skids it would rain again.....😊

[@eschwake18]

Thank you Welkers‼️ My family & I love the channel and enjoy sitting in the living room together to watch what project you’re working. It’s very funny, interesting and informative all at the same time. I really appreciate how you put some much emphasis on family values & your content is family friendly for my young ones. We’ve been watching the channel over the years and appreciate everything you do to promote farming, family, humility & modesty, Thank You😁

[@WelkerFarms]

Thanks for the kind words, Elijah!

[@rye0102]

ASV are very smooth but all the undercarriage rollers have rubber around them. The drive system also use rubber lugs. They don’t last as long as that type you have though

[@sparklepurple24]

I really love the corny jokes that the Welker Patriarch dispenses! Wholesome family content and dad jokes for all! I will never change the tracks on a skid steer, but I learned something new today. Thanks for that!

[@thomasvogelgesang667]

Bob, your witty sense of humor is impeccable. You make me laugh.😂😂

[@alexbartlett1135]

Okay I can not be the only one having flashbacks to your grandparents house when I saw that lovely carpet!!

[@brianrvd]

I bought my grandparents former home and it still has some of the original 1974 carpeting and wallpaper.

[@louisb229]

Hey, I have an engine lift just like yours, but mine lifts me out of my bed and puts me into my power chair. I am on my way to becoming a farmer, I think. God bless all of you and tell your dad he is one tough guy.

[@thefakerscritic1397]

You guys need to watch Andrew Camarata on how to put on and take off tracks. He would have had both of them on in half the time it took you to put one on by his self with no help, and in 4 foot of snow on the side of a mountain lol You can always learn something new!

[@dallasleduc7700]

I always wanted a JCB telaskid. So after you demoed one I really wanted one. After the harvest of 2020 I was able to buy one. I love my JCB telaskid!!!

[@WelkerFarms]

If it were not for the price I bet we would have gotten one. They are amazing machines, just need some more used ones out there for a decent price. Glad you love yours!

[@markstevens7190]

Best of British 💪

[@chadkubashek4622]

@@WelkerFarms yeah after watching that JCB demo you had we bought a wheeled JCB for our farm we came from a John Deere we will never go back to a front entry skid steer. Plus the JCB rides smooth the cab is so quiet! Sweet video I am a big fan!

[@davidkelly7314]

I would be replacing the sprockets and idlers as if there are worn in a oval shape or have irregular tooth wear that will be given you heavy vibrations like that as the track will be fighting them with irregular tension to. Just my thoughts.

[@Chris-hd3yc]

My 3 dogs love when they smell popcorn, I have a legitimate theater popcorn machine and it's so good. They know they're getting some though as soon as they smell it, they'll sit around the machine waiting patiently.

[@jasperremmelink2812]

Mine is crazy on wallnuts cracks them with his teaths

[@deerejohn1681]

Sprinkle a litte corn meal, or glass beads on the floor, and that track will slide on the floor like a dream. Makes it way easier to move around.

[@Varrig]

That track will make for a nice and expensive piece of exercise equipment. Great job on the Commodity Classic video! Take care and God bless!

[@beeroquoisnation]

Nick, I replaced the tracks on my Takeuchi because they were worn out, and the ride improved. However the ride didn't really improve until I replaced the front and rear idlers and the bogeys. It's really easy to overlook the undercarriage parts as they are iron and we tend to think they are more resilient than the tracks.

[@truckyluv7592]

Just in case I thought I'd let you know I couldn't keep track of all of that. It shook me up a bit.!!! I guess I must be the slack one then?? Thanks for the vlog fellas. The Ole (silly) Fella from Downunda.

[@galegregory97comcast]

Yes we will all stay until it's gone could show I'm glad you cleaned your shop it looks magnificent

[@LtdES7638]

Mr Welker had the jokes just rolling , loved it. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and see you next time

[@SkiiBum33]

I've got 11 Case Skids for our Landscape company, from old Cummins 85XT's and 450's to newer TR310's. About 4 Tracked and the rest wheeled, and no matter what track we run, they ride really rough on asphalt and concrete, the wheeled will always be smoother. But I personally still prefer a tracked skid, the stability and traction on all types of terrain takes the cake. I'm not a big fan of how much the wheeled skids can buck around when turning, especially if you have a load up in the air.

[@Stacked3403]

Tires work just fine as long as you know how to operate it, and obviously you can't be jerking the sticks with a load in the air

[@SkiiBum33]

@Robert Stack I totally agree, you just have to go slower with a wheeled machine In that scenario. Tracked you can push them a bit further without compromising stability

[@Stacked3403]

@@SkiiBum33 yup for sure, and the way they balanced those case/new Holland skid steers, they hung the engine further over the back tires so they are more stable when lifting a heavy load I can pick 2 bundles of rebar about 4000 pounds with my tired unit most skidders are tippy with 1 bundle

[@luthiersteve7462]

Your dad's sense of humor is "Punderful"

[@chrisgilbert2152]

dad and the dogs, don't get any better than that!!

[@gregcatlett1458]

Beautiful dogs Mr Bob,collie’s are my favorite. 👍👍

[@BruceBergman]

See you can get replacement wheel bearings for the T380 skisdsteer and press in replacement bearings as needed. And keep the Z- lug tracks for an emergency set.

[@ronschmitt2495]

Got to love the cornyness to your dad’s interview 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Love the content keep it coming. God Bless and Stay Safe

[@devenportdirtworks1203]

Your sprockets are wore out bad. If you feel it jerking when you turn it is the slack in the sprocket to drive link. look in the little holes in the track and watch the slack when you go from forward to reverse. They will also ride better since the sprocket is not trying to pull the track back around, Look at a new sprocket and see what I mean. Just lots of track running here and trying to help.

[@davidschlecht3016]

Great video made me want to have some popcorn while watching, and as Bob said that is the kernel of truth.

[@johnanderson2564]

It's good to see She got new sneakers (Zip's we called them back in the day). 👍 Excellent video.

[@johnrodgers7633]

I rented a track machine to do a bunch of stone moving and leveling. I liked the tracks because it loaded the bucket and was able to push a lot more without making 4 holes everything it spun. However I got a stone in the track that I had to stop and get out or listen to the screeching noises. The back grading with the float option engaged was much smoother than back grading with tires.

[@michaeltablet8577]

Excellent! Just like always! We tried growing popcorn here in Texas but it pops in the field because of the heat. Just kidding! God bless you all!

[@terelhutto8604]

And all this time, I though the 'shaking' was a bonus 'doggy feature' for keeping the mud from sticking! You and LrggArms are great, but I love your dad..

[@mammutMK2]

It's not a bug, it's a feature

[@raymooney6506]

U might try taking the back spocket off the back drive n u have all of slack it saves times n effort especially if u are in the middle of the pasture.enjoyrd the video I guess Scott had to clean the shop

[@airbrgr]

Ooh, a new upper body workout, rolling the old tracks around the shop...Leg Arms approved.

[@johnbucklerfarms]

I had to go to the website for the Popcorn because My Grandpa grew popcorn in Missouri and had a Huller that ran off a flywheel belt that we as a family got the Cobbs from the Crib and hand fed the Machine! Sadly the barn burned in the late 70’s!

[@johnearhart8811]

Excellent Bob. Love it

[@bryanginder5903]

Our local case dealer just got over of them in used last week! And the new Holland dealer has a blue one in the show room!!

[@MyPromixdirt]

there is also Yoder popcorn from Shipshewana, IN, they also have a YELLOW prostock pullin tractor called "EXTRA BUTTER" too cool.

[@kennykenlein4716]

Truly enjoy your videos but I gotta say Dad you really over did your “corny-isms” with this one! Haha love em all don’t stop! Be safe be happy thanks again for bringing the world into your life

[@garycountryman5412]

Feeding the dogs popcorn brought back memories of my golden retriever and two cats sitting in front of my chair when I popped corn. Look forward to your videos, Thanks so much

[@SuperScooby70]

Nick you put those tracks on backwards! Lol..nah just kidding. Once you put new rollers on you'll be amazed how much more improved the ride will be. If those rollers have any movement in the bearing you're essentially just riding on just the front and rear rollers which intensifies the "shaking" as the steel crossbar inserts contact only front and rear wheel surfaces. I put the Z lug tracks and all 8 new rollers on my Bobcat and was super impressed with ride improvement.

[@keithfrazier2558]

Popcorn...don't live too far from Orville Redenbachers old hometown. Valparaiso Indiana has a popcorn fest every year.

[@lancedever5633]

Like the popcorn puns Bob. We got some of that popcorn at the CaseIH training event. We have been enjoying it at the dealership. Good information on this one.

[@guydaubenspeck9206]

We have a 1947 td6 international bulldozer, and it's old and it's very worn, and but looks of things I think it rides smoother than that skid loader. I cannot blame you one bit for thinking that you have to change this tracks!

[@RyanGlenn810]

This is a very interesting issue. I have never dealt with a skid steer but after years of riding snowmobiles that vibration is wild. Not even a 1968 Bolens Diablo Rouge with its aluminum cleats in the middle of summer rides that bad. Maybe that's just how a skid steer has to ride due to the weight it has to handle but it sure seems like bound up suspension or a terrible design.

[@giannidifrancesco193]

I thought popcorn was from normal corn that's cool to know. I never knew how rough those tracks you had were from previous videos Its good that there are other tracks designed to not be as rough .

[@jaybernieschoep3491]

Bob good job on keeping your two sons inline and on track lol.

[@gailrooney2776]

The old tracks make a nice raised flower bed

[@busterqhorse4226]

Great video! Leg arms just invented a new workout routine! The skid steer track roll! Develop it and then there's a new market for used tracks!

[@mmurphy2317]

Well...Bob "popped" the question...and there were "takers!"...Great work Welkers...Thank ya'll, and all farmers, ranchers, dairyfolks, and food producers, for farmin', feedin', fixin' and (shep)herdin'!👀👍🔧🔩⚙🪝🐕

[@davidkimmel4216]

Your videos are always special and interesting. I also enjoy my popcorn also👍👍👍

[@matthewburns5053]

So glad to see/hear from the pun master.

[@rexsmith1698]

Love the dogs! I have 2 Corgis that love to eat popcorn with me too.

[@clinthochrein888]

This video had so much tension 😂 except for the popcorn session which is pop ular but not corny 😆

[@icesneak1]

nick i love how you make that poor old man lug them heavy tracks around while you park your younger self behind the camera lol

[@Chaplain_GM]

LOVE IT Bob All your PUNS AND NICK AND SCOTT The Tracked skid steers are a rough ride usually but that was an improvement

[@kevenhiemie]

Bob's got to love it that there's 1/2 millions of us out here watching, laughing and shaking our heads at his corny jokes. Keep up the good work buddy. We love the Bob B rolls!

[@mtcelticharper]

I'm so glad my dad's profoundly punny talents have found a wider audience! Thanks for appreciating it too. 🙂

[@davedunn2124]

My takeuchi has c lugs and isn't near like that. Your sprockets are a little thin too. Dont let them tear your new tracks up.

[@dawsonrichter215]

Our JCB does the exact same thing but only at high speeds. Will do that at low speeds as well if you got a big load on and are on rough terrain

[@tonnyplaysgames220dailygam5]

That Case is a great looking loader. But dang!!! I wouldn’t wanna do too much driving in it. Possible Papa Welker Quote “While driving you can put a piece of chicken in your mouth and you won’t have to chew it”

[@SbrGrendel65]

Love me some popcorn, always wondered what went into harvesting

[@ollie-lk5dx]

Bob I'd say the dogs have trained pretty good. LOL

[@patrickaherne3598]

LegArms creates a new CrossFit event: track dragging.

[@michaelsurratt9593]

Bob, the pups have you well trained.

[@douglasneidert9873]

The new tracks self-clean pretty good too with that tread pattern

[@rich2216]

Nick there is better ways to jack it up with using a jack just put some blocks under the back first then use the arms to lift it The old tracks looked like dirt tracks

[@craigcarter5862]

love your dad... he made me smile today.. funny..

[@dpooreman09]

Fancy farm popcorn is grew in my home town Bernie,Mo

[@chickenstrip5133]

We had those same tracks that you put in last time they are junk then we switched to these on our bobcat and they ride smooth lots of traction some of the best tracks made in my opinion hopefully you like your new tracks