TRACTOR MOOOOOOOVE. Helping a Dairy Farmer!!!

Still moooooving on without dad. One job at a time. This time it's a late afternoon move of farm tractor that won't move on its own. We use our Peterbilt 579 semi tractor and our Trail-Eze TE801 ramp trailer (super tilt) with a new planetary winch to load the tractor, haul it to the dealer, and then unload it, but we have a little trouble with the unload. Nothing a little experience and ingenuity can't solve, though. Again, I wish to thank everyone who has expressed their prayers and/or condolences for the death of my Dad. The outpouring of support from my viewers has been tremendous and has helped in this difficult time. May God bless each and every one of you. Also, thank you for your patience. I am still making videos, but I took a couple weeks off-call after my dad passed, so I wasn't doing very many jobs. This is another job trying to get to the new normal without Dad. I will continue to perform jobs and create videos, as long as God allows. Things will be different moving forward. I have to trust that God will guide me and this channel.
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[@swampy1584]

I love the way you explain everything to Eli as you go along without paronising you are a real mentor

[@ksolo1960]

Great job! You two work well together! He listens and learns from the best! Be safe🤟🤟

[@davidbreman2494]

Excellent job as always Ron! Have a Blessed Day

[@terryvernatijr9907]

hello Ron hope all is well

[@kimsmart4633]

It's so nice to see you teaching another generation. He's young but can already spot something that could be a problem (the bucket). He appears to be learning fast.

[@68dart]

Awesome , Thanks Ron & Eli

[@zundapp8229]

Actually, Ron, I do enjoy watching something different. There are enough disaster vids out there,,, so it’s nice to see a MO sunset a dairy farm and some US cows, which amazingly enough, look very similar to English ones!,! Eli looks very competent and makes a good team member.. And that Trail Eze is one handy trailer. You are a great teacher.

[@mixerman1]

Got a good hand there with Eli. Great knowledge around equipment already and eager to learn, jumps into work not back away. Kudo's Ron for being a great teacher. Lost my wife 6 weeks ago, I know your heartbreak. Merry Christmas

[@stephendx935]

Eli looks to be a keeper. A quick study and listens well to his teacher. Blessings for the coming Christmas break. Praying you are not kept too busy with the cold coming in up your way.

[@normangallant9879]

Working in tight corners.Good job Ron & stay safe

[@orchidhouse297]

You make a great team, as you pass on your knowledge to your young assistant. I like how you explain how and why things are done in a particular way, and bring out the safety points.

[@ariedekker7350]

Thank you for sharing this video rapport.

[@loriholten4419]

Merry Christmas to Pratts and crew. Be safe this winter.

[@lonestarstate4x4liftedlife66]

Ron we are still keeping you and your family in our prayers. Hope you are coping well. I still am very appreciative when you comforted me with prayers when my son got out of the Army and wound up not being able to handle life. All the best to y’all. God bless and Merry Christmas.

[@lonestarstate4x4liftedlife66]

Ron we are still keeping you and your family in our prayers. Hope you are coping well. I still am very appreciative when you comforted me with prayers when my son (Shawn Patrick Simmons) got out of the Army and wound up not being able to handle life. All the best to y’all. God bless and Merry Christmas.

[@MDNToys]

Nice video my friend ❤❤❤❤ A very creative idea ❤❤❤❤ I look forward to seeing your designs. Congratulations on your journey forward🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@ArtStoneUS]

Prices of used farm equipment are soaring. The new tractors are so complicated and subject to failure that it's definitely worth spending money to fix up the old ones

[@barnabus1976]

Glad to see you're finding teaching moments in all you're doing. Eli looks like he could be a good assistant swamper...

[@malice6081]

Yeah

[@danyoung5346]

GMTA Video, Eli learn all you can from Ron, He is a great teacher. Enjoy the work I wish I was 30 year younger!!!!!!

[@bostedtap8399]

Turn right at the Cow,!!!!, good start. Good to see some young people willing to learn and work. Stay safe all at this Christmas period.

[@alancoldicott391]

At first on your way out, I was puzzled why you were worried about that sharp bend. Then when I saw the trailer I understood. That is a trailer and a half isn't it? Thanks again for showing us how you work.

[@dalewells3897]

Great trainer

[@alanleverett9775]

Eli pretty smart I like him

[@daniele.woodhead1218]

Ron another fantastic 5 ⭐ video God bless y'all and Merry Christmas to you and your family and the whole crew from South Carolina viewer

[@bobjoncas2814]

...good job..

[@cathymaynard5063]

Another beautiful morning watching my favorite video drinking my coffee sun's out and Ron and crew are on the job, like the cow's to they like to watch to.♡

[@fullers1966]

Tell everybody merry Christmas and happy New Year love watching your videos keep them coming

[@teaches2010]

Wouldn't be Friday without a rotator Ron video. Stay safe and God bless. #wherestalon

[@paulcrumley9756]

Just one quibble, perhaps . . . on a ship or boat, looking from the rear, starboard is on the right side. Short words all matched up - left = port, right = starboard.😉 The work, as usual, was superbly managed. I appreciate the way you organize each step to build on the safety from the previous one. No short cuts; no forgotten rules. Just as close to 100% safe as possible.

[@KW-qt6df]

You seem like a super cool guy 😎 thanks!!!! for the videos!!!!

[@unclespongehead]

Hello Eli and welcome to the show. I like the cut of your jib!

[@duanehancock4902]

Your collection of binders reminds me of the old game of pick up sticks.

[@NotmeGK123]

glad to see you helping a farmer i now its tough right now gas high feed always high anyway good job proud of you have a good one steal your line lol and god bless

[@SievertSchreiber]

Always great to see an upload by Ron!

[@bryceleinan]

Looks like those roads are a pain in the dairy air.

[@jimmclean160]

Looks like you're still training Mike the new hire

[@dannygayler90]

Professionalism at work ! And I reckon Eli will make a good Towie !

[@tednobbe7854]

My ocd really wanted you to chain down the steer.wheels on the tail of the trailer so you could use the truck to back the tractor into the parking space...

[@RonPratt]

Cool idea. Didn't think of that at the time. Made it work this way, so it's all good. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@patricflanagan1554]

Happy holidays t o your family

[@johngoodwin8889]

I did the dairy farming for 51 years glad that over it was a day and night affair

[@ajudylee]

Merry Christmas to you and all of your family. 🎅🤶🧑‍🎄 May God send many blessings your way. Watching your video with breakfast and gift wrapping...🐸

[@arcticelectric]

Ron, I was going to say that its a dairy farm, there shouldnt be any steers... but you beat me to it! Moo-ry Christmas!

[@adrianspeeder]

We have to do the same thing on the airplane every time to snatch block redirect to pull things off of the cargo floor back to the cargo ramp. Then drop the ramp and let 'er roll out the rest of the way.

[@seanconlin8712]

Ron, I glad to see that you had no MOOVING violations with the farmers ladies...lol

[@jaworks]

Ron, I've just got to say that setup you have is as handy as a pocket on a shirt.

[@Newberntrains]

Hope it was a quick fix so the farmer could get that tractor back in service The wreck videos are neat but this stuff is very cool as well and just as enjoyable plus nobody got hurt so its even better Any 17 videos with T1 are good watchin in my book

[@xsiner]

Cool trailer.

[@markfergerson2145]

"Operator error". Yeah, I've never done that... today. ;>) The days are long gone when you could just push in the clutch and pull something. Now it takes electrical power and maybe a software upgrade. So much for "progress". It's a credit to your teaching ability that I saw that trick at the end coming by the way.

[@douglasneidert9873]

Those trailers are very versatile! I was delivering in the mountains on a well site & had to maneuver around switchbacks that were too small for the truck & trailer. Used the sliding axles to shorten up & then push the tractor forward & then shorten up & push the tractor until I was around the turns. Very handy!

[@RonPratt]

Ahh...the inchworm method. Have had to use it myself a time or two. Yes, very handy indeed. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@13BGunBunny]

Moo! 🤣

[@KevinBenecke]

When you were turning around there, I couldn't help but to think of that Red Simpson song about needing 40 acres to turn the truck around. I bet the reason why the front tires weren't rolling as because he was doing something with it in 4WD before it quit and didn't put it back in 2WD. Otherwise the front should have been free even with the parking break on.

[@chip9270]

Most (all?) MFWD are in 4wd by default. It needs oil # to release-needs to be running.

[@jamesmorton8431]

Couldn’t you have blocked the rear wheels & slid the trailer up instead of using the reverse winch line? Awesome Video as always Brother!

[@jacksonb9588]

Where’s David who always drove this? Is he alright? Keep up the great work.

[@RonPratt]

David decided to leave after he and his wife had a child. This is a difficult life with young children. My wife and I raised 2 while I was busting my rump to pay the bills. We made it work, but it was difficult. David did not do anything wrong. He was not fired. David would be welcomed back if he chose to come back. I understand his decision, but I do wish we still had him as part of the team. He was a hard worker and I put a lot of time/effort into training him. He had a bright future here, and, again, he would be welcomed back. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@LtKernelPanic]

Many years ago a friend and I while working for the same company got sent out to California for couple months on a contract job and ended up with a flat tire on I-15 by a dairy farm. It took a good month and several trips through the car wash to get the small of "cow" out of the truck. Man that was nasty.

[@Hugo_Overthere]

That looked like a 100% guernsey farm. Casein A2 all the way : )

[@jimmclean160]

Slopping hogs and dairy farming are both tough just like you said ron

[@terryraymond7984]

You have a Moo audience LOL!

[@joekelly9412]

Did you ever get the train rails system for the trailer

[@randallday7737]

Ron just have a question on the back of the tractor should the chain come under the hitch instead of across the top?

[@RonPratt]

Yes, it should have. That was my mistake and I didn't catch it a the time. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@randallday7737]

@@RonPratt Ron I love the videos, please don’t think I was being critical I worked in the towing and recovery business with my dad and brother and I would have got sent to the woodshed for that lol

[@tylorstetson5751]

Ron is your trailer from a small town in South Dakota?

[@ntvfd430]

Hey Ron when you were getting the chain out was that PulsePoint I hear going off?

[@Get_er_Done_389]

Why did u have him put it in nutural before u got the chains on. Expecially with u going in front of the tractor? What if it would have rolled?

[@Farm_fab]

Cows like entertainment as well as we do, but they just don't have the words for it.🙄

[@Tlclrb]

May i ask the reason to chaining the back down like you did? How come you didn’t just hook it to itself like he started to , then hooked binder to the chain hole…. No hate , might learn something new by your answer.

[@RonPratt]

I'll gladly try to answer a question from someone wanting to learn and who asks respectfully. First, we are using 3/8" grade 70 transport chains for the tie-downs, which are pretty typical for this type of hauling. There are basic principles whether it is winching, lashing, climbing rope, etc. One is to "count the number of lines to the load." Each line shares a portion of the load. Another is regarding the rating of the rigging in the configuration it is placed....straight, basket, or choker being the 3 basics configurations. Both principles apply in this situation. First, rather than having 2 single lines sharing the load on the rear, by doubling the chain back I'm creating 4 lines to the load. These 4 lines now share less on each portion of the line than the 2 single lines would have. The second principle works closely with the first. I have the chains in a "basket" configuration which is typically close to double the strength of the "straight" line configuration which you mention. I hope I didn't over-complicate my explanation. Based on the weight of the tractor, I could have gotten by with 4 single chains in a 4 corner-4 point tie down and been legal. It didn't take much, if any, extra effort to configure the chains so that I was almost doubling my tie-down (lashing) strength. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@Tlclrb]

@@RonPratt thank you for reply. It makes perfect sense. I’m glad you explained it .. I’m always willing to learn something new.. only makes me a better and more valuable person i feel

[@rossellis4365]

Do you guys still have the rails to move railroad equipment for your 53' Trail-Eze trailer? I noticed that they weren't mounted onto your trailer. Were they mounted temporarily just for that job moving all that railroad equipment?

[@RonPratt]

We do still have the rails. I made a removable set out of 1" flat bar that bolts onto the bed when we need them. They are much smaller, lighter, and easier to handle than the first, temporary set we used. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@jest2927]

donde estan los dueños

[@balsachopper7]

Ron, things will definitely be different with your dad gone, but you have Jesus in your life and He is taking care of you. When you feel you need to take some time off feel free to do so. I lost my wife 22 years ago and on the anniversary of her death l would ask my boss for the day off. After awhile he would come to me to let me know it was set up for me to take off if needed. Good boss! Things do get better with time but you never lose the memories. Ron, be safe out there. As you grieve for your dad you will have to be extra careful so you don't mess up.

[@djplayskeys]

Eli appears to be a quick study and has an awesome teacher. Also sounds like a very intelligent and common sense young man, he'll be great to have around when he can be there full time. Also wonderful to hear (and see) the relationship you have with Ethan. God continues to bless your family and business and your viewers get the privilege to witness some of it.

[@RustyZipper]

Eli seems to be the type to keep his mouth closed and ears open. He’ll probably be running the place in a few years.

[@maryknittel1266]

Good to see you mentoring one of your son's friends. Your Father's knowledge is being passed on down through you to another. Beautiful thing to see. Teaching by "doing" not from only a book. God Bless you all as you continue life's journey even though your heart is still hurting.

[@peterblades202]

The master and his apprentice cool, calm and collected as always. Professionalism and great teamwork as always. Eli looks capable and at home. Seasons greetings to you and your family and team.

[@thebear5454]

Despite that "Steer" joke, it was a Mooooving experience. 😂😂 Nice recovery Ron.

[@MGower4465]

Ron would never steer us wrong. His every move is cowculated.

[@AndrewHaverson]

I'm glad you didn't let the joke "steer" your enjoyment in the wrong direction. 😂

[@dennis2376]

:)

[@steves9915]

Utterly a great job and tutoring.

[@RustyZipper]

I didn’t see any Bull Shit on that farm

[@starlawilson4103]

Such a mooooving touch....thanking the ladies for milk....lol.

[@-ray-h]

Nice video Ron loading the Farm Tractor🚜 Looks like Eli is going to be a good man...👍

[@johnneedham6537]

Loved your comment, "Turn right by the black cow." In England, we navigate by pubs: "Turn right at the Black Cow, go straight on by the Kings Arms and the place you want is a 100 yards past the Red Lion." Simple. Please accept my belated condolences for your dad's passing - very sad. Keep up the good work, I've been with you since a video which I think was called "Date Night". A date night which your wife spent in the passenger seat of your rollback!

[@SievertSchreiber]

Using landmarks and other visible objects to give directions is so much better than saying 2nd left and 4th right. Great comment OP 👍

[@Robmancan1987]

Chain the front first when loading and unchain the back first when unloading. The kid reminds me of myself 😂. The first week working on power lines I had to hand roll about 100 yards of old copper line. I was so ready to work that I started rolling the wire at the first end I came to, then I carried a really heavy roll of wire back to the truck. I did this a few times over the course of a month. One day my lineman looks at me and says, why don't you walk 100 yards to the other end of the wire and then start rolling it up, so when your done you're close to the truck? My mind was blown..😂

[@jamesalinio5277]

"Moooo-ving" lol and you had quite the audience too lol I have to say that this video was just "udder"ly punny and to be honest, the"steer" joke was spot on LMBO great job for teaching a young man some tricks for chaining up and give us video viewers a bit of humor, thanks Mr. Pratt, I seriously enjoyed it, have a great weekend, God bless, be safe out there and watch out for motorcyclists, little kids critters and little old ladies going to Bingo

[@wandalbowen8101]

Thank you for pushing through to give us videos. Eli will be an asset. Have a very Merry Christmas with family and friends. We love all of you.

[@brian12171]

Starting my Friday off with a Ron Pratt video.It’s going to be a good day.. Originally subscribed for you pulling out wrecks, but like videos like this one also. Speaking of dad jokes. It looked like you had just enough dairy area to load that tractor. And you just had to wave at the ladies on your way out.. Stay safe, stay healthy, and god bless..

[@TOTALLYRELAXED]

Hey Ron! Good easy tow…too bad you can’t have ALL of them this easy! Watching your videos makes me miss my flatbed/step deck days sometimes, but, after trucking 38 years [and retiring in 2015] I really don’t miss it at all! Stay safe and God bless! MERRY CHRISTMAS! ~Jim~

[@flyerbob124]

Lucky 13th viewer🤗

[@larrykessler3199]

Looks like your helper is a quick study.

[@itsnotme07]

Fun watching you and your team work Ron! I hope I never need your services....but if I do, good to know you're ready when needed!!

[@mickwilkinson4038]

Love all of your videos Ron. Was so sad to hear of the passing of your father. He taught you well and now it's your turn to lead the way. Keep up the great work and best of seasons wishes coming at you from Thailand.

[@teenamccarty9018]

So good to see your videos again, I’m cwatching from Olathe, Ks.

[@ronharrison1776]

Neat trick old school . All of the recovery videos I have watched I haven't seen that done . Eli looks like he could go bear hunting with a switch . lol Hope he keeps learning from you .

[@jacobm7002]

Ive always wondered how you can dea with those tires blowing, and how you can change them. Do you see any real advantages/disadvantages with the trail-eze compared to the lowboy/rear load style of equipment trailet?

[@donnamitchell7707]

Awesome job Ron. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas 🎄. I know this year will be hard for you. God bless you and keep you safe and well. Most of our colleges and universities have put a hold on exams and have gone to remote learning due to the virus. It's getting bad again up here in Canada 🇨🇦. I pray that Ethan makes it home safe for the holidays. Have a great day 😀

[@lockedin60]

You are finally doing " Normal Stuff". I know you get all different kind of calls but to be able to help a local customer is good. The worst part of the setting sun in the fall is that even with decent sunglasses the blazing sun can make doing any task road related a difficult thing. I did not realize until this year that there are many different companies that made tractors. I bet Worldwide there maybe thousands of companies that make tractors and many other type of farm equipment.

[@timothygeiger437]

You didn't know that Case/IH made farm equipment?? It's a merger several years ago between Case farm equipment & International Harvester. They both started independently well over 70 years ago. There's several machinery manufacturers, some are defunct, but some of their equipment is still in use. With this particular tractor, one look at the hood gives it away😄 It says MXM, but that's just a name Case/IH put on a series of tractors. Did you see the New Holland tractor when they were still at the dairy, it was easily recognizable. Years ago Ford merged with New Holland, that's why some still say Ford on them, rather than New Holland. Alot of mergers & acquisitions from very old companies.

[@danrossell6375]

You'd be surprised how few there are with many subsidiaries. Just like the auto industry.

[@RustyZipper]

More than you can imagine. New Holland actually doesn’t make their own tractors per se. They just slap their logos on them, different years of the same model can vary. Another useless fact is that there is one country that makes it nearly impossible to own any tractor other than the one made in their country, I think it’s Mahindra (the worlds best selling tractor)

[@arlisspropertyservicesllc5943]

Great video Ron! Those trailers do come in handy for many applications. Have a question for you: why haven’t you installed a headache rack/cab guard on the truck yet?

[@rcatyvr]

In may be his choice not to. In many jurisdictions a full sleeper cab is considered to be sufficient as a guard. If it is not mandated, it is an extra 3,000 lb. tare weight. Most styles will only stop light loads from perforating the driver and I've never seen one that will stop a greased 5 ton section of drill pipe once that gets moving at any speed over about 15 mph. I never drove sleeper so I always had a headache rack. That rack stopped a few 4x4s from ruining my day way back when.

[@DaMisfitz]

Ron cant install a headache rack, as his hydraulic tank is right there on the cat walk behind the sleeper. The hydraulic radiator is also installed on the back of the sleeper.

[@malice6081]

Yeah. That's actually important. My dad knew someone who had their head decapitated after the were working to free a bulldozer that got stuck. The winch hook snapped off the dozer and flew through the rear window.

[@michaelmcclure3043]

Prayers with you and your family during Jesus birthday as it will be hard with the loss. God Bless

[@Thirdbase9]

You couldn't have gotten closer to that bucket if you tried.

[@AndrewHaverson]

Funny how you said "Truck #17" and I knew the truck/trailer combination right away. I enjoyed the "steer" joke. Thanks, Eli for using your gift of helps. Keep honouring God with the gifts He gave, and you'll go far in life. God bless you, Ron as you make Dad Pratt proud, one job at a time, and every personal moment at a time.

[@brianmason8400]

Great video as always..... especially lately, I look forward to Friday morning especially because of your videos. Temporarily off work on medical leave for unknown amount of time. Gotta have major reconstruction surgery on my trachea and esophagus, but gotta get all the insurance nonsense sorted out before can have the surgery. At least, once a week, you give me something to look forward to....thank you and God bless you and all with you !!!!!!

[@michaelbarnett3699]

Eli looks like a great hands on lad who i think would be a great asset to the company if he chooses that path.

[@stevedane787]

I could watch your videos till the cows come home. Don't know "wether" that just a UK saying, but I'm sure you get the drift. Also having lost friends recently, I can appreciate your situation. Your faith will help you through this. All the best from theUK

[@rayshutsa6690]

Thank you Ron for another awesome video. It is good to see and your swamper move a tractor. May God bless everyone. 😀🇨🇦

[@RonPratt]

Thank you for watching and God bless.

[@kevingordon7426]

Winch work is what makes this channel different. You do a great job. Thank you.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you very much! Thank you for watching and God bless.

[@n1cholas.w]

28:31 surprised I haven’t seen this trick before. Pretty slick, Ron!

[@peterbennett8846]

Merry Christmas to you and your family ,Big thank you for keeping us entertained ,Take care best wishes ,Pete ,Wales uk .

[@aldenbackensto3858]

Ron may you have a blessed Christmas weekend I know it's going to be tough on you and your family my prayers for you and your family and your team during this weekend

[@888johnmac]

if only you'd used the ' tator .. then you could have gone tractor tipping .. as always you made this look easy