We Split a BIG BUD Tractor in Half!

Our 600/50 BIG BUD has between 10,000-15,000hrs on the frame to which the center pivot points were badly worn. We were unable to do this when we restored the tractor but this time around we are ready to get it done!
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[@ko9446]

George Costanza gave us a lesson on things that shrink when cold.

[@larrydavidson3402]

You guys aren't afraid to tackle anything.Love how you reuse parts and pieces off old equipment etc. Not to many people do that these days. Will be nice to see it go back together.

[@jimhoran5445]

Hello Nick,Scott and Big Bob!

[@karlkolmer858]

You guys are what engineering is all about. Great work. Karl Kolmer BSME Purdue ‘82, retired.

[@EldredTGlass]

It is People like You Folks that made our Country Great Bless You

[@erikaostlund5229]

Enjoy watching your videos. My husband is a big fan of BUD's... almost 30 years ago I worked for a contractor that split a Large CASE Payloader in the shop and I got to watch most of the process... Not your average office gal, I broke a nail or two bringing the guys coffee during an all weekender as they needed to get her back to work.. Same Process fun to watch.

[@markhoffert2685]

Hope you read this Nick. When putting Bud back together reverse the hoses on one of the steering cylinders. Hook them back up, block the front wheels, When ready to pull it back together just start the tractor and turn the steering wheel the right direction and like magic it will pull itself back together. Have done this on Versatles and works great.

[@mikebarbacovi9851]

These are your best kind of videos. Love it. That 71-72 GMC pickup sitting in your salvage yard would command a pretty penny right now. Lots of guys restoring and customizing those era Chevy’s / GMCs. Might be surprised what you can get for it.

[@jaybarbaro7985]

Love that none of you equipment leaves the shop for repair💪🏻

[@mfreund15448]

As Nick catches it with one hand and pushes it in place!! Go Nick!

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job changing oil in the skid steer Nick

[@bushmaster2936]

He didn't even clean the oil filter gasket area before installing the new one. Didn't appear to put clean oil on the filter gasket before installing it either. He should have started it and checked for leaks before buttoning it all back up. I also wonder if the 15W40 was the correct weight oil to use this time of the year with below freezing temps. If he's changing the oil and filter, why isn't he greasing the machine and checking the other fluids and filters at the same time? Oh silly me, I didn't realize that your comment was sarcasm !! LOL, Ya got me !!

[@EldredTGlass]

It is People Like You that made our day Country Great Bless You

[@ForsmannClassics]

Love watching the Big Buds!! Neat to see them as main farm tractors still!

[@scottm344]

Being able to do their own mechanical work has got to save the farm a fortune. I wish I had the knowledge they do. Great vid as always

[@EJReed]

Necessity is the mother of invention. There are a great many things they only know how to do after they are finished. Being a farmer takes a certain kind of willingness to dig in and learn. Having the mechanical upbringing sure gives a good foundation to that later learning through doing.

[@emulvaney11]

Watching your channel is an inspiration. Being willing to chop up the seeder you've used for years just weeks after buying a new one just to make a stand. The creativity in the shop is what sets Welker Farms apart from the rest! From one farmer to another, thank you.

[@thebotformalityknownasdale2564]

The company Flexicoil was started on a farm by a farmer having a idea and built the prototype and the rest is history I think the highline baleloder was conceved the same way.

[@Dontworryboutit315]

That wasn’t there seeder toolbar they’ve used recently, it’s a spare parts one they’ve had for years

[@J-1410]

@@thebotformalityknownasdale2564 Concord, Bourgault, Steiger, Versatile, McCormick/IH, Vermeer, Highline, just about any ag company started on a farm.

[@boerbrabant]

Good job hope to see a (full) restauration soon on some tractor or equipment. Thats what made your channell big.

[@HuntGamingProductions]

I think thats how i found them

[@gabewhisen3446]

I found the channel when they were trenching 20 miles of utilities with two of the largest farm tractors iv ever seen

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

👍

[@joelongrid7625]

Big tractors need big repairs and you guys aren't afraid to tear into anything. Pretty cool.

[@bradenbrorman]

Man I love how much y’all fabricate all y’all’s own stuff. I’m a 15 year old guy that lives in Texas and since I have been in 6th grade I have built ag mechanics projects which is where you build things from scratch out of metal or other materials so you have to know how to weld, cut with a plasma, use a concrete press brake and a whole lot more. I built a seed tender for our farm that can hold about 300 bushel of wheat or so 18,000 pounds of wheat it’s pretty cool.

[@pieinthesky8578]

Good job young man

[@leviwulff]

Awsome job young man. Keep up the good work. Future engineer

[@brittblanton8342]

Awesome young man 👍

[@MrBashriprock]

Keep it up! You’ll go far with that creativity and work ethic!

[@crandonborth]

You have a bright future 😃

[@brockmahler5429]

I love that you guys do it yourself, if you call the service man for everything that is easy, anyone can do that!

[@arthenry498]

This is VERY enjoyable and inspirational!! It also personifies what really makes a farmer or a rancher!! The will, skill, and ability to get a job DONE, even if you don't know what the job is when you start. You too "junk" from the yard, and invented and built the tools, jigs, and machinery needed to do a huge and dangerous job!! You are the personification of the motto of a man I used to work for. He always said "Our office does not have "problems"!! WE have "opportunities to excel !! And you all really excel at this problem solving. Way to go guys. Love to watch you solve problems and take advantage of "opportunities to excel!!" Thanks for sharing.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Awesome welding LegArms

[@matthewburns5053]

The Welkers probably hate doing these types of jobs. I really enjoy watching these types of their videos. Thank you great interesting video.

[@clinthochrein888]

Nick, glad you were on the Case for oil change. 😃, my heart stopped when seeing the drawbar being pulled out.

[@ndtschau]

You see, Scott? Everything get's better with a little help! And the chance to get hurt is so miuch smaller...😉 Thanks a lot for the video!😊👍🏻

[@johnberrena2532]

Merry Christmas Welkers! Blessings to you all.

[@heatheberhart5103]

I had a neighbor years ago that bought a Steiger with the same problem. He fixed it for about $100 and used it for another decade. Leg Arms, you could run a Masterclass on farm fabrication! I would love to get your insight on about a half-dozen projects I've got lined up!

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Nick and LegArms

[@donhouse8720]

Enjoyed watching you split the big bud

[@lolbr-tn6kq]

You two work together so well it's fun to watch.

[@MikeAbbott3]

Farming is the mother of all invention.

[@markreetz1001]

Those jack stands were really great. And they really are jack stands. The dolly to pull it apart was an inspiration. Very smart. Love your channel.

[@haroldswick9962]

Get job you Welker Boys.Love your shop and the way you work together. Don't ever forget farmind should always be enjoyable. I really love the big sky country, hope to visit it someday. I'm from Ohio.

[@trevorbacelli]

It just shows the Big Bud is made out of good materials, those big bush bearings lasted a long time, great work Fellows, Bob you and the Boys are a fine example of a working Team a Family working team, Great video see you in the next one , Regards & Best Wishes, Trevor.W.Bacelli. Biloela Qld Australia.

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

👍

[@oldretireddude]

When your doing a potentially messy oil change, think vacuum. Pull a vacuum on the oil filler port and no oil will come out while removing the drain plug until you shut off the vacuum source. It works with 15qt pan on my 7.3 diesel, no mess.

[@UncleManuel]

I could BAR-ly watch Scott getting near that thing! I had to DRAW a line at that... 🤪😁

[@tedb.5707]

Ahh, the old Viking pillaging gene; "Who knows? We might need that some day."

[@tomburbridge1114]

I was hoping you would call me to come boreweld it and line bore it but it wasn't that bad, good for you guys for being ahead of the repairs!! midwest bore repair

[@grahamjensen7573]

I use dry ice works great

[@MrGerritStok]

Nice to see you spent time on safety. At least you wear caps and gloves. 😂 Well done. Not a well, but well. well? Saw snow. Is moisture. Would be nice if the soil could absorb that. Blessings!

[@lil_skipp]

wonderful fabricating. as usual you guys continue to amaze. The way the big bud split was engineered by you two guys, I swear you had a standard work method, keep up the great work.

[@tompinnef6331]

Nothing goes to waste on a farm. Keep something 'forever' as you might need it someday. This shows how something is recycled for a use. Why pay for new when something is in the 'scrap area' you can use. Merry Christmas to the crew / family and you. God Bless and be safe. Thank you for the video.

[@billnalder1017]

I thoroughly enjoyed the 'bottle jack' episode!!

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job building standfor the front of the tractor Nick

[@RebekahTOUCHEDBYYARN]

I am so very happy that no one got hurt in the process of working on the big bud

[@michaelcanto6175]

I appreciate your eye on safety, splitting the Big Bud is very dangerous stuff!

[@eddiebaughman2809]

Walkers I really love how you guys fix your own machinery as much as you can.. True farmers

[@TT-qo9dv]

A air hammer is a wonderful tool👍

[@ricklad129]

Great work guys, good to see you guys taking your time and thinking things through and working safely.

[@brakel8r]

love you guys....boy would i like it if y'all wore some eye protection. Thanks for sharing ....Peace and God bless

[@johnmcgregor3671]

After watching you guys I was out driving where I live and looked at a farm as I was passing and he had 2 buds sitting beside his shed so of course I stopped in and asked if I could take pics and he was happy to let me

[@Neighborly_Content]

Take a moment to appreciate these guys just fabricated the tools and made a plan for splitting this huge machine apart. I laughed hard at the $35 from across the shop by Nick. Merry Christmas to the Welkers!

[@WelkerFarms]

Merry Christmas!

[@giannidifrancesco193]

Great video it is great to see the Big Bud getting fixed. God Bless

[@johnahola3502]

Glad all went well so far. No more big bud injuries.

[@joecarlson6428]

Great video. Thanks.

[@jasonswift7098]

Nice work Nick and Scott.

[@crushingvanessa3277]

Neat to see the detail of how the Bud was built in the center.

[@aaronrexius3204]

Awesome jobs guys!!! you guys are the best ever fabricators.. saves some money get her done yourself.

[@electriceye3942]

Nice job. Those old Buds were built like a tank.

[@spencerjhog4429]

Well done. You might want to consider packing those bearings in dry ice or liquid nitrogen if you have access. They will for certain drop in then. Glad to see you made stand but relying but would suggest finding a couple old railroad type screw jacks. They don't bleed down.

[@markwheeler202]

I have one, inherited from my dad.

[@stevetuttle5472]

Now that’s some heavy equipment work! Great job on working safely!

[@mackie252007]

Awesome to see you guys are able to repurpose equipment into parts for other projects! Almost no waste! Love It!

[@ja5onl6]

Farming is easy Bloomberg says " just dig a hole, put corn in it and water". I've lived on a small farm all my life and am amazed at some of the job you guys tackle.

[@davidleadford6511]

Not a farmer myself. But Bloomberg IS an idiot. Even I know it takes much, MUCH more than that to be a real farmer.

[@twentypdrparrott694]

@@davidleadford6511 If Blomberg were a farmer he would STARVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidleadford6511]

@@twentypdrparrott694 Between you and me. I wouldn't shed a tear.

[@odfarmboy]

All it takes to be a politician is to crap your brains down the toilet.

[@davidleadford6511]

@@odfarmboy ROTFLMFAO!!! Good one. Have to remember that one.

[@andyviel8246]

Leg arms don’t break you arm again. 💪

[@JaredHurst02100616]

Always fun to watch you guys fabricate and fix. Thanks for sharing!

[@d-routdoors9055]

Hello Welker's! Love the videos! Keep up the good work my friends. Farm hard and always pray. God bless! Blessings from Osoyoos B.C. Canada.

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

Those tractors are legends.

[@mitchellnoll7402]

Also hey if that big truck on your scrap pile is a Chevy I need the cab and front end off of it, LOL. I like your idea of using reclaimed metal. A friend of mine and I, are reclaiming old metal electrical Towers from the 30s that was used in our area to string up electrical lines we are going to build a repair shop and a greenhouse

[@gitatit4046]

You guys just watch that drawbar everything else should be totally safe ... well maybe not. 😉 Good job! Thanks for sharing and may God bless you all and keep you safe.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Thanks for sharing buddy

[@riverraging9462]

Great job guys, very creative solutions. Thanks for letting me share your projects. Have a very Merry Christmas.

[@curtarseneau]

Nick, Important to change oil in the planetaries on the final drives too. Ck owners manual for hours and correct fluids.

[@Theriverman1000]

It is amazing how cold and heat has the same effect on male parts as it does on metal. :)

[@northsaskguy7878]

I just finished pulling some 4x4 tubing off an old cultivator yesterday myself, going to build a set of skids to put under a grain cleaner I just bought. Like you said, steel prices have shot up the last couple years, a guy saves a lot a cash if you can use parts off old equiptment sitting out in the back 40. Plus a welder buddy of mine told me not long ago he loves working with the old steel, he says it welds better than the new stuff. Thanks for the vid!

[@davebrittain9216]

It was nice seeing you guys work right together for a change. Bros.

[@mshafer2006]

Saw the instagram post about separating this tractor. Was wondering when the video was coming out for it. So far I am impressed at just 5:14 into the video looking forward to the remainder of the video to see it come apart. Definitely interesting splitting that Big Bud. Looking forward to seeing the process of putting it back together.

[@caesar1295]

Glad I found your family’s channel. You guys have great content keep it up. Very happy to see your family is a God believing family we need more of God in our country at this time with all the hate that’s being perpetuated on our country these days. Keep the faith guys and may God bless you and your family!!

[@anthonyoddo3201]

Fantastic job, would love to see a live stream of you putting it back together. Take care guys, God bless.

[@WelkerFarms]

Thanks for the Christmas card! Merry Christmas!

[@Hoserfishing]

Amazing video editing...fun watching other farmers "GETTER DONE!!!"

[@jeanlouisbinchet4797]

Belle partie de mécanique , bravo à vous👌👍👏

[@fullers1966]

Merry Christmas Happy New Year and Nick clean the shop

[@danielmarshall4587]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos.....THE PREVIOUS DRAW-BAR VID NOT INCLUDED, cheers for this vid and your others. All the best for Christmas and every success for you all in the New Year.

[@dalemason841]

I really enjoy your videos Merry Christmas and happy New Years and may God bless you

[@justinschmicker1049]

Next time you have to change the oil in that skid steer drive it up on some old railroad ties it will give you some more clearance to get under it. Granted it's not that terrible on that Case but if you want to roll underneath it on a creeper blocks are nice.

[@capt.graybeard]

Always encouraging!

[@whiteeagletrans9850]

Nice job fabricating stands for the big bud. You guys do a real nice

[@chrisspence3216]

I love Montana and Montanan’s great work guys !!!!

[@leol1682]

Love the video Guy's be careful .

[@danielmccann4055]

The Picture of Nick standing there at 3:47; Pretty much says "We got this."

[@Ticdaniel]

Said it before and i say it again! The fummins is soooo badass. What a truck 🤩🤩🤩🤩 💪💪💪💪💪

[@noahater5785]

Wow, those center pivot joints have definitely taken quite a beating!

[@brianzimmerman2942]

Great video as always. Fun to work on your own stuff. Cheaper and very rewarding

[@kurtismiller9544]

Nice job you're doing there guys, working together making sure there are no mistakes or accidents. 👍👏👌💪🚜

[@ginggur17]

That’s a massive amount of Big Bud Butt to move. 🤜🤛👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@ethanhuber5360]

Great work guys, I love learning about equipment

[@codyunderwood9567]

We all love you Leg Arms. Please be careful you almost became Leg Claw!

[@countryboy9280]

I love that leg arms said "at least I have help this time" and when the video was over I was literally going to make that comment its great that that didn't happen

[@michaelfreehling1914]

Thanks for the video guys. Stay safe

[@Philm864]

Merry Christmas Welker family.

[@elitetwo1]

well done guys , team work

[@garybruno4360]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁