We Lost our Combine in a Fire...Here's What Happened

[@ElsaLay]

Hi from Western Australia...🤠 Sorry to hear about the fire... Good to hear that no one was injured... Here we use fire suppression systems on our harvesters.. we've had fires brake out on our harvesters over the years, fortunately they were fitted with the fire suppression systems.. and only resulted in minor damnage.

[@stolzfarm]

That's great! Thanks for watching and stay safe!

[@curtisowens4588]

I’m glad your dad is safe thank God.

[@thomasbrown9220]

We call the Johnny deer combine. Fire Combine. Alot burns.

[@drewthayer4905]

worked several summers in high school for a custom harvesting operation with a fleet of dozens of wheat and bean combines. The easiest way to irritate the boss and possibly find yourself looking for another job was to forget to blow off the chaff and dust twice a day with the massive air compressor on a trailer. Every machine running was supposed to be blown off by the halfway point of the shift AND at the end of the shift in preparation for the next day. The most common starting point of a combine fire is the chaff and dust that has collected in the engine bay on the hot exhaust manifolds. The most effective way to prevent it is to keep that machine clean; especially the engine area. You also have to keep those radiators clean or the engine won't cool itself effectively. The fires can usually be put out if caught early; but as soon as it compromises any portion of the fuel system, there is no stopping it. Glad everyone got out ok.

[@cactustweeter2890]

So sorry about the 9770 getting ruined. But very grateful my buddy of 60 years got out physically unharmed.

[@stolzfarm]

100%!

[@corydriver7634]

Yup, you can replace things…

[@steveneal2706]

Amazing video. Glad your Dad was safe. thank you Jordan

[@DarrylSparlin]

Sorry you lost your nice combine to fire tragedy. You farmers work so hard and then too have a major setback has got to be gut wrenching. God bless you for all you do to keep America fed.

[@stolzfarm]

Thank you!

[@markkallstrom5672]

Our Case tractor burned up , when insurance adjuster came out I was ready with my homework in average price for same model . I ended up getting almost twice as much as he offered because I had the numbers . . Do your research , be prepared , have a good attitude .

[@gregperringp]

2 days ago I was running a friend of mine's 9870 I can smell smoldering a couple times. When I got out to check it out up inside the gearbox of the rotor was smoldering. Threw some water on it. . Spray the air / water extinguisher on it once available. And the next day after it cools off. I blew chaff out of the outer gearbox area for over an hour. All burnt stunk like crap. With a 2 ft long wand it is easy to get in all of the holes beside the bolts. These guys were not as particular on maintenance as other people are... Either way it was a good save instead of a horrible Loss. . The gearbox of the rotor up top in behind the motor is prone to catching on fire. Almost daily it is wise to cram an air wand almost as much as the radiator. I was able to get the wand in just about 18 inches in various directions and you can get in so many different areas on the outside without even opening it up. Park wise according to the wind and try not to do it with the combine after it has been running😂. Go figure it is very hot in there when you have to unplug the damn thing or blow that area out let alone the dust.

[@maximush9811]

Thank goodness you're safe and a weed patch.

[@cletusschaub4398]

Here in nw Ohio this happens quite often and its a shame glad to hear all are safe prayers

[@wyatt12358]

Bad but luckily you were able to keep the field from getting burned up.

[@bay9876]

Man -oh-man! Worst thing to happen. Good thing that insurance to cover the loss. Just watching the combine fire aches your heart and only hope the crops are still harvested. Just unbelievable when this Tragedy happens. Can't imagine a worst thing except when I read all the farming equipement burning up in barn storage. Thank God this neighbor farmers all came together to help, even though he had insurance and made sure his crops were harvested.

[@raincoast9010]

Hopefully you will be able to replace the machine and thankfully no one was hurt.

[@eeengineer8851]

Wow, that was a super hot fire! That was the same model of combine as the renter who rents family land has and harvested beans off a couple weeks ago in MN. Dad used to talk of many years ago a fire on a old pull type Case he had in the 1960s that caught fire in oats. Somehow they got it put out. But, I remember the black charred section of paint there when I was small.

[@stolzfarm]

That's crazy they got it out! I bet it was more metal and less plastic back in the 60s.

[@eeengineer8851]

@@stolzfarm Yeah, no plastic on that at all. My recollection was the burned spot was under/near the engine. No covers on the engine and pulled by a open station tractor so it was easy to see the fire when it started I am sure.

[@RobSharp-wo5qj]

So sorry for the loss of your machine. It seems to be a regular thing to happen every year at harvest time around the country. I am a firefighter and dealt with fire suppression on industrial equipment. I am surprised that you don’t see suppression systems on farm equipment.

[@stolzfarm]

Thank you for what you do! I agree 👍

[@GosselinFarmsEdGosselin]

Those green machines sure seem to turn black quite often.. I've been wondering how many are from static... Most of us in the NW run drop chains.. Doesn't mean no more fires, hot bearings and such can still do it, but static fires rarely happen here.

[@lisaharvey4373]

So glad your Dad was safe and ok, WOW never seen before. I wonder if a fire suppression system should be designed and installed just for this type of fire dry conditions lots of highly flammable materials and heat are dangerous just a thought. Its a set back but like all farmers you are resilient and move on with harvest!

[@ProfessionalCarpetFarmerL.W.A.]

I feel bad for all of those including you that have had combine fires this year and I know how it feels

[@greg10469]

Next combine add many many fire extinguishers all over it also a super powerfull (gas) leaf blower and a mount bracket to hold it. Use daily, maybe include a full face respirator for dust too : )

[@stolzfarm]

Always a good idea! Crazy enough we blew the whole thing out with an air compressor about 1 hour before this fire. 1 extinguisher emptied into it but not enough in time unfortunately

[@tf7274]

Most people don't understand. Some fires are a hydraulic break resulting in an instant 10ft mist or fountain. Just getting out of the cab 3 seconds later...if the wind is from the tail...will give you burns.

[@charliepyle1626]

seen that, this was an oil line to the turbo, go off like a bomb

[@thomasforst7327]

Sorry about your combine

[@hughroney6342]

Watch the engine on the 770, larsons just blew the side out of the engine on one!!

[@stolzfarm]

Seen a couple comments about this! I'll have to check out their video

[@ewanmcdonald6679]

Same thing happened to JD tractor 8r I think here in the UK October 2024

[@alblake5994]

Sorry to see the damaged machine . Hope the insurance comes through for you ..

[@stolzfarm]

We were covered pretty well on it! Just glad everyone is safe

[@marshalloutdoors1791]

🙏🏻

[@joegotz1971]

Your heart ends up in your stomach when these things happen. And it burns so fast it is unbelievable. I have seen it many times.

[@benburns5995]

Hi Jordan, sorry for the loss of your 9770 Combine but glad everyone got out safely. Glad that you did the walk around of the aftermath, as it was crazy to see the tires completely gone except the Steel. That fire was intense and must have gotten extremely hot. Glad that you were able to stop the field from burning as much as possible. It is great that your neighbors chipped in to help as much as they could. What is the plan to get the burnt Combine shell out of the field? I would think you will have to get a large Crane to lift it and load it on Semi truck to pull it out. Hopefully you can get some footage of the Rental Combine you are using to finish your Soybean harvest. Take care Jordan, and best wishes to the Stolz Family Farm operation.

[@stolzfarm]

Thank you! Even the steel is weak I bet from the crazy heat. I guess the scrapyard/insurance people we sell the shell to will remove it. Whether that's in a couple weeks or years...not sure. I definitely want to see how they remove it! Has to be a crane like you said

[@benburns5995]

@@stolzfarm When they remove it out of the field it would be neat if you can create a Time-lapse of the removal.

[@johnwarwick4105]

Scary stuff, unfortunately combining will never be as relaxed as it was after this you will always be thinking about fire. Lost a baler a few years ago and it always on my mind now when baling especially when it’s windy. Thinking about what would happen if it set the field on fire

[@John-Jay-Allen]

I’m glad everyone is ok. I’m thinking what caused was rats/mice chewing on wires over the Past Winter and wires crossed. That’s just a guess. Any number of things can start a combine 🔥, I use to operate them in my younger years.

[@rodrittenbach9563]

Glad your safe. Bummer.

[@curtb.9450]

Some times you gotta take a minute and let it cool off and check it even when time is not on your side, is what ive been told

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

That's a real bummer especially since you blew it clean only an hour earlier! An IBC filled with water mounted on a small trailer able to be towed by a quad or pickup. IBC feeds a 6.5hp gasoline engine driving high pressure water pump. Gives you 300 gallons of fire fighting on the farm...in the field. How much to fit a fire suppression system to the combine (like the Australian commenter says saved his combine more than once?)

[@stolzfarm]

I think 10k or so could get a suppression system on the machine. Being prepared is important!

[@jaybernieschoep3491]

That is John Deere are good for. Friend had new combine burn up last fall

[@pidjones]

When I was little, we had neighbors near Centerburg, OH named Etheyl and Walter Stoltz. Great folks.

[@jerrypeal653]

Man that’s rough!

[@bladewiper]

Considering how dry it is. I can see it being a bad year for combine fires.

[@tomgreen1721]

All man that will Buff right out

[@deanbahley1221]

I was running a 9660 when a Fire started and we used up ever extinguisher on the machine to no avail

[@stolzfarm]

Yep there is an empty extinguisher laying on the back of it that couldn't get it out once the fire was in the tank

[@wyatt12358]

Can you show some sunflower harvesting and barley and wheat

[@chesterarnold5975]

You could have contacted Farm Rescue for assistance.

[@winterhorse290]

Idea, why not put a fire suppresson system on a combine. A 100 gal poly tank and a system of misters everywhere a fire could start. Just an idea.

[@combinelover8988]

I've advocated this, since the debut of the first $100,000 combines!!! Back then, it was tantamount to the loss of a new 2,500-3,000 S.F. 3-2-2 house!!!

[@stuartmeier240]

Because there is not a department dedicated to make sure the system working on a farm. That works where people have the ability to raise their own prices to support whatever is necessary, like govt and commercial scenarios. It would just add cost and compromise to the machine, and would likely not work anyway.

[@aloisankli]

Hot Deere! Hope your insurance works.Good luck

[@TrevorStruthers]

They'll watch the first 50 seconds of it, then the dropoff. Still, good luck on the youtube. I'll subscribe.

[@wyatt12358]

can you show info about raising sunflowers. Wondering if they are profitable. I live between ROCHESTER AND AUSTIN, MN. some farmers tried it here in the 1970's. Used to be a crush plant in RED WING, MN. not sure if it is still there.

[@andypottschmidt696]

You would think for $250,000 you would get a fire suppression system.

[@cucvfarmer]

My dad lost a think Massey 510 with a gas engine to a fire in 1984.

[@chrishann5714]

Sadly since manufacturers make a highly combustible machine out of plastic especially the fuel tank when they catch there gone

[@flybywire5866]

These insanely expensive machines have nothing in matters fire suppression, despite routinely getting covered in lots of highly flammable dust. There is also no temperature warning for a part known to get hot and cause these fires. The whole cab full of monitors but no temperature warning. I guess a $30 sensor cuts too much into the manufacturers profits from selling a $500000 machine. Of course they can sell another one, so win-win...

[@stephenoliver958]

It’s mainly the hydraulic and hydrostatic system that causes such a fast ignition, rubber pipes full of hydraulic oil melt and then feed the fire with oil and a tank of hydraulic oil that is on top near the engine to feed the fire, it’s horrible to see such a lovely machine reduced to scrap, but very pleased no one was hurt, that’s all that matters.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

An Australian combine owner has saved his machine a couple of times by having a flood fire suppression system fitted. Push the button and flood every potential fire seat in one go......

[@chrisasst]

you would think they would make these different somehow with all these fires on them.

[@DavidSellars-b8l]

Many years, on a very windy day, a rice harvester that I was driving picked up some dirt clods in the header. As I went to the back to get the header wrench, I found the engine in flames. Fortunately, I managed to get the fire out and the machine suffered no real damage. Not a thing that I want to do again.

[@stolzfarm]

It happens very fast!

[@artm5294]

Where do you think the fire started and what caused it?

[@greggergen9104]

Maybe I just see all the combine fires but there sure seem to be a lot. I imagine the industry is aware of this. But perhaps they need to build in fire extuingershers.

[@Juststuff103]

I wonder if this cambine was cleaned from wheat to bean. Harvest

[@TrevorStruthers]

Well, at least youu got a viral video out of it. I have millions of views on my fire videos. Good luck!

[@stolzfarm]

Your channel looks great! Subbed. Those side hills are gnarly where you're at

[@TrevorStruthers]

@@stolzfarm So they say! Awesome

[@allensmith3363]

3, 9750, 690, 780. All burned up.

[@jamesciolkosz8827]

Yes of combined fire is a terrible thing but why is it the John Deere one seemed like they catch fire more every time I go to the salvage yard most of the deers are there because they got caught on fire

[@wyatt12358]

Show the 2 cylinder in shed sometime

[@stolzfarm]

Definitely will

[@georgedavidson1221]

Dust and dirt build up on the top of motor and catch. Fire and drop down and catch the oily stuff on fire under the motor. You have clean that every day , blow the stuff off , and then pressure wash under the motor

[@classic89deerefever80]

Another turbo drain line fire .

[@stolzfarm]

Is that a common place these start?

[@classic89deerefever80]

@@stolzfarm yes.

[@classic89deerefever80]

@@stolzfarm made it mandatory all operators inspect that area daily,can be seen from ground left side of combine,it rubs on egr cooler then builds with debris.Once it smolders on exhaust manifold the fan blows embers all over rear of combine. Saved a few that only had holes melted in fuel tank.

[@scottrayhons2537]

What did you expect for all the plastic parts? Dont you know plastic burns fast. I carry 3 fire extinguishers on a 36 yr old 7720 thats all mostly made of steel.

[@sergewillmann1922]

Bonjour, Bon courage à vous, mais honnêtement quand on voit ce qu'il reste d'une telle machine après avoir été dévorée par des flammes !! On se demande où sont tous ces $ que l'on dépense...😮

[@stolzfarm]

It burns down to a sad shell pretty quickly! Thank you for watching

[@roberthoudek7105]

We had a 2 tractors burn up

[@maverick-zj3jz]

Where is your fire suppression system.?

[@davidkettell1073]

Why is it always Deere combines that go up in flames.

[@stolzfarm]

High % of total combines out there are Deere

[@MichaelCuthbertson-zl6in]

I hope the soya bean price stays up for you buddy....🙏🙏 I think your politicians are systematically destroying your international trade!

[@stolzfarm]

Thanks!

[@glennspreeman1634]

Bean dust about like gas

[@bigdaddyrcp]

You ain't a real farmer unless you watch your combine burn

[@signature1990]

John Deere...biggest bits of junk ever...

[@denis2546]

purée c est dommage!!!!!!😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪

[@LarsDcCase]

What's with the irritating, annoying, loud, stupid background music at the beginning? Really unfortunate about the loss of your expensive combine. I hope you had insurance.

[@larryjones5232]

Larson Farms Combine with 900 hrs John Deer had its engine blow its engine. Doing Black beans. Cracked motor blew up pieces all over the place .

[@smiley7123-mp5bz]

I think it was more like 350hrs

[@stolzfarm]

Wild! Bet they're sick about that

[@RonSales]

Too much plastic instead of metal that's what burnt so hot and really totaled the machine with a all metal machine you might not of had so much carnage.

[@joepfeiler5911]

Could have been oil or fuel feed fire also.

[@rongrose3746]

Wow, horrible

[@combinelover8988]

Sorry, but I cannot like, let alone watch, this! I've blocked it by pausing; screen darkens. I'm very saddened by this, even though it's not people! Last week saw a horrible catastrophe and the death toll is STILL mounting. Now, this beautiful combine! NOT a good end for 2024!!!

[@stolzfarm]

Username checks out!

[@nathanhalls6657]

That’s not good

[@paulratzlaff2935]

One way to get rid of a Deer ! Probably insured 😏

[@duggydo]

I am seeing enough small farming KZbin channels with combine fires that I am beginning to get suspicious. Is the value of a viral video enough to make up for the lost productivity and what insurance doesn’t cover? It might be if you figure the long term earnings of the channel. I sure hope that isn’t what’s happening, but you never know what people will do for views these days.

[@stolzfarm]

Haha, no I don't believe any farmer to be that diabolical. We certainly aren't. These fires happen quite often, unfortunately.

[@duggydo]

@@stolzfarm well, humans will do human things. I remember all the crop insurance fraud that was happening not too long ago. I've heard guys running their mouths about how they want to get back at insurance companies too. I'm just saying it wouldn't surprise me if it happened.

[@tomgodfrey5891]

@@duggydostop smoking weed

[@duggydo]

@@tomgodfrey5891 haha.

[@bearwill4737]

I wonder why they haven't installed a fire suppression system, if they're always likely to burn.

[@johnwarwick4105]

They like to sell new ones I guess, a lot have fire suppression around the engine compartment. It only rakes one faulty bearing on a hot dry day and it’s toast