Turbine Powered Tractor (Tug)

[@robertg9514]

Ok, time build a nice walk behind mower to impress the neighbors!

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

That's a lot of fuel

[@frankwrogg2515]

Looks like a good driveway snow melter😂

[@Parnelli1963]

Too cool!😅 Love it!

[@davidkiracofe644]

Essentially a vehicle engineered for the purpose of converting jet fuel into noise. The Anti-Prius! I love it.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

The more noise the better, right?

[@davidkiracofe644]

'@@skywagonuniversity5023 Absolutely!! Love your work. Keep em' coming.

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Bet that's the guy that started the fire below the airport! lol

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Maybe. But he lives in Lincoln.

[@ditto1958]

“Case… Company… back in the Midwest somewhere…” Yes, Racine, Wisconsin. 😊

[@edbenelli5374]

If you're asking "Why?", you just don't get it, and you just never will.

[@WarblesOnALot]

G'day, If one fails to Underconstumble quite Why Any Reasonable individual, in 2024, Might Ask..., "Why...?" When faced with a Ride-on Lawnmower Retrofitted with a Garrett Turboshaft Auxiliary Power Unit (salvaged from time-expired Airliners & Military Transports..., being scrapped ). Anthropogenic Global Warming... MUNCHIEKINS... That, There, Then, Be WHY ANY Rational Reasonable RESPONSIBLE Human Being..., Asks WHATFOR HOWCOME, & WHY ...; Would you Do THIS... To the Atmosphere ? Is it Because You Are BORED...? Just(ifiably ?) Wondering..... ;-p Ciao !

[@omnijack]

That startup is the best thing I’ve ever heard

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Sounds real.

[@gmonnig]

Wow, I didn’t know I needed something so bad!

[@FlyingNDriving]

Could probably have had 5 of those tractors in that FORD FREAKING RANGER!!!!

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

It fitted very well didn't it.

[@richardgreen7811]

Al is dramatically understating the engineering he went through to bring this vehicle to fruition. The Garrett Engine is perfectly lent to this application with its single shaft design. I don't believe a Pratt & Whitney with its torque convertor drive would work for this. Great job bringing this to the channel.

[@stumphole8217]

I was working at mclelland air tanker base and this gentleman brought this tractor by and showed it to me, it was so cool

[@kevinmurphy3464]

That has to be the most ridiculous thing ever made, while at the same time the most bad-ass thing I have seen or heard! That sound was so awesome at start-up that I turned the volume to max and sat there with a huge grin on my face. Bravo sir…

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

I was grinning too when it started.

[@daedaluscan]

Love it. This is the spirit that got the USA to the moon and back.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Yes it is.

[@SI-lg2vp]

Just what I need to wake up the neighbors in the morning. It would be great for plowing snow off the driveway.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

The neighbors would love you for it!

[@Iflyagrasshopper]

Or use the exhaust to blow the snow off?

[@SquawkCode]

If you hang around small airports or go to Oshkosh, you meet guys like this all the time. 🇺🇸

[@jrs9144]

I love it.

[@jimkoney4200]

Neat. He explained how a hydrostatic transmission works.

[@myleslovegrove7856]

Insane! Normally mad dogs and Englishmen. Can't imagine todays generation ever being as eccentric or stark raving bonkers! Love it.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Today's generation would upgrade a computer game.

[@maxcleveland3446]

Holy underwear, Robin! It's the Bat Tractor!

[@maxcleveland3446]

For maximum silliness it needs a start-cart ala' SR-71!

[@williamkennedy2069]

Damn, that sounds awesome!

[@Turbobrat_Motorsports]

This is sooooooo cool!! A very impressive find. Thanks for sharing !! B

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@timlahr6572]

That is some really kool hillbilly engineering !!! Very impressive !!!! 😊

[@MrDirt-zy1jp]

Was so much fun to be with you guys today. Was glad camera caught the flaming start at 19:15. Al and George. P.S. Not Elmira, ELVERTA!

[@Zaephyrs]

Thanks for building this; it makes me happy to know it exists and dreams were followed!

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Fixed. I think I smiled from start to finish on this video. It was just fun! Thanks for coming up, Al & George! - Don the Camera Guy.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

It was brilliant. I'm glad we got to do it finally. Thank you Al.

[@MrDirt-zy1jp]

@@skywagonuniversity5023 From now on I will carry a basketball.😊

[@MrDirt-zy1jp]

@@skywagonuniversity5023 Don, You dun a good job.🔧🔨🪛

[@musoseven8218]

That's completely Radio Rental!😲🤣🤣🤣✌️✌️👍💜💜

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

It's great that there are still people out there that do this kind of thing just for the hell of it.

[@Jolly-Josh]

Well Done Al..that’s awesome 😊

[@chuckh.2227]

It doesn't just sound cool, it is COOL !

[@stubryant9145]

When I saw the headline thought I was going to see a Turbo Thrush or such as a glider tug.... Nope, but still not disappointed. Could turn the exhaust downward and use it to melt ice on the taxiway in winter.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

I like the idea of the downward exhaust ice melter.

[@K_Super7]

The best tractor I have ever seen!!!

[@davefost]

Wow. Just wow. Such a modest guy but clearly, a very well engineered and built tractor! Huge kudos to Al for such an amazing job and for clearly enjoying it and enjoying sharing it so much. That also has to be the easiest starting turbine I have ever seen. Thank you Mark and thank you Al!

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

That was a fun one.

[@brushitoff503]

Ha ha that was really Cool! Great Job Al!

[@JohnDoe-we9yk]

Amazing, feels n sounds like it's ready to fly.

[@woodwelder]

That’s spectacular ….! Too cool … go Al !

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

Well now I know I need something else. To go with the rest of my tractors and planes.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

That would be about right.

[@ph5915]

That is really cool!!! Wow! Definitely should have ear protection though 🤣

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

It's loud but it's fun!

[@ronstowe8898]

That’s just awesome!

[@jerryh265]

Bloody fantastic mate 👏👏👏👏👏

[@lynnkramer1211]

That is so cool. Very very excellent

[@josephpadula2283]

This series of lawn tractors looked very much like the full size tractors they were building at the same time in the 1960’s . Painted the same as well. I have a case 430 year 1964 diesel build that decade starting in 1960.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

I think you're right on the styling. It really does look like a smaller version!

[@DeereX748]

This could be an awesome pulling tractor

[@bobcfi1306]

Very cool. Old guys rule

[@brendanbarker2095]

Cool as Fonzie

[@normanmcdonald9158]

That'a Absolutely neat

[@ronboe6325]

I was waiting for you to geek out on the subtle differences between it and a stock 1968 version. Maybe next time. :) What a hoot! But ear protection- dang that thing is loud.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

It was very loud especially during the "Tongue of fire" start portion. Then it settled down to a steady 110 DB ;-)

[@Zaephyrs]

That is COOL !!

[@ratride1]

Now that’s is cool. Nice job.

[@dr.dansgarage]

Very cool

[@innovativeintelligence4172]

A great plane puller ...

[@Richard-nq5pj]

totally cool!

[@gofish8181]

Very cool!!

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Neat. I have two Case garden tractors. But no turbines in them. 🤭🤭

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

But they can mow.

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Yes they can. And remove snow. And have a loader on one.

[@iansampson2492]

So cool. I wonder if would work in my 1960 Land Rover....lol

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Maybe but it's only 50 HP. Your Landy is a 2.25cc at something like 60 HP isn't it?

[@iansampson2492]

@@skywagonuniversity5023 I guess keep the 2.25 it has a good sound too...lol

[@richardkimrey]

I remember that sound from usaf grand pwr units on flightline.

[@Iflyagrasshopper]

This is the Brayton cycle. Check out the Brayton ready motor. It operates on the same principle.

[@Orzorn]

What a ridiculous and unnecessary piece of equipment. I love it.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Exactly.

[@youjustlikeit3774]

And people think that getting older means slowing down? Maybe the legs but not the mind. Not in Al's case! 👍

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Very true.

[@blakechinn5792]

This is way cool. Any chance he makes more ?

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

I think it is a one off.

[@MrDirt-zy1jp]

@@skywagonuniversity5023 Yes Mark, There can only be one " COOL."

[@stevezastrow9252]

He looked so sad that he didn't have a basketball to blow up.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

I'd have really liked to have seen that.

[@robertlafnear7034]

WHAT ... NO WINGS ?🤔

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

I know. I wanted it to go fast but it would not be very stable. It was so nice though.

[@anthonydelrosario1718]

If you didn't have a reduction gear , you would be pulling the front wheels .

[@MrShooby21]

At the right speed I bet you get a nice Jet-A high from the exhaust in your face.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

I thought so too, but surprisingly didn't.

[@erniekelly2479]

Need serious hearing protection!

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

yes.

[@chrisc161]

😂

[@adammz08]

boys and their toys,,,,, sell the soud effect to movie makers

[@moonmullins8227]

WEAR EAR PROTECTION.

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

While loud, the duration was not long enough to cause damage. But ... yeah. It was loud!

[@greybeard5774]

Well there's no fun at all .. making such noise is stupid .. thumbs down for that kind of pollution guys 👎👎

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Seriously?

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Imagine what a volcano does in comparison.

[@MrDirt-zy1jp]

@@skywagonuniversity5023 Sorry....Only girlyboys think that way. BUT I'm sure this is a troller.

[@v1rotait23]

What a brilliant and fun weekend tractor project, or how to turn fuel into very high speed noise! I'm curious to know how many dBA of sound pressure level did it produce? (it must be up around 110-120dBA?). Surely a very efficient machine to turn you permanently deaf in a very short time. - Eh? what did you say? 🤣🙉🦻🚜🎧

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

For a short run it was OK, but you'd want to wear ear protection all the time if you were on it a lot.

[@RobertChellberg-pk2ne]

Holey crap i need one

[@skywagonuniversity5023]

Me too.