1999 Peterbilt 377 3406b CAT Repower! & Crop Report!

Peterbilt rollout! 1999 377 gets a new life on the farm! Paired with a sleek 42ft steel Demco trailer. Check their trailers out here!
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[@WelkerFarms]

What's your favorite Big Rig?

[@Logan_341]

Any old pete

[@jojoskunk]

Kenworth W900

[@marlindykman908]

362 or 359 Peterbilt

[@rinelthegamer8822]

a 2016 Mercedes Actros LD (LD means LowDeck) with 565 HP on nice alcoa rims ( My curent Truck i'm from the Netherland so its a cabover)

[@kylethatcher1153]

379 flat top

[@altair4c]

I have been watching the ‘Welker’ family videos for the past few years and as a New Yorker I was not familiar with what farmers did until I went to Vietnam. Let me explain; I was in the Air Force as an Air Cargo Specialist. While in Danang I was a member of a crew that loaded and off-loaded cargo - I was the crew driver: AT's, RT's, 25 & 40K Loaders... All equipment used to load / off load the aircraft at Danang. On our crew we had two ‘farm boys’ Ernie from Minnesota and Vern from Wisconsin that never said never to a difficult and near impossible load no matter what the conditions. As an example, loading a CH47 chopper on a C-133 which had frustrated two other crews or loading a UH1 / Huey on a C-124. Our crew got the job done because that is what Ernie and Vern did, they did the impossible and just got the job done. Your Family constantly reminds me of the ‘can do’ spirit and get the job done no matter what it took, that I learned all those years ago. Thank you for reminding us all what a great country we live in…

[@OUSWKR]

Thank you for your service. I enjoy hearing stories about the non active combat stuff and the ways solders overcome issues.

[@rwisti11301962]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸!! I love hearing stories like this!!

[@sallydunbar1683]

Thank you for your Service! 🇺🇲

[@wssides]

Yes, farm kids- girls as well as boys are frequently ahead of the curve in capability and responsibility.

[@jaylee5019]

Farming is different than any other business in the world. Farmers cant raise the price of what we raise supply and demand dictates that. So if fert prices double which they did couple yrs ago we cant raise the price of our product x 2. We get what we get.

[@evangelineburns7825]

Besides your faith in God and country, what I love about you guys is your approach to problems. You don't say "We can't," instead your approach is always "How can we?" And then you do. This project is a perfect example of this. This is exactly what made our country great. God bless.

[@joehowe9532]

I’ve been watching the Welkers videos weekly for about four years now and I never ever get tired of the epic intro. Music played during each video along with the equally epic drone footage. I do hope that you all will invest in several wind-noise canceling microphones for all of your outdoor Video footage. Please! 😊

[@kerryminigringo]

I’m just imagining Greta say “how dare you”.No poke without smoke as we say in Ireland 🇮🇪 😊The greenest and most environmentally friendly vehicle you can drive is the one you have on the road right now. Keep her lit guys,love it.

[@harrymeyer5895]

I have to give your family credit for working together on these projects! Teamwork!

[@allanulen3809]

Welkers you need to take a bow, she's a beautiful truck. It brought a smile to my face to see her rollin coal. A fantastic group effort. Cant say enough good things about her. You could call her cheep,cheep blue truck.

[@1jumbox]

I think That Nick is the most accomplished video editor in the youtube farmers network!!

[@johnsebar7807]

I'm in BC Canada. Another hot summer, forest fires burning, towns being evacuated, a lot of stress. I look forward each week to your videos, educational, comedy, farming, it has a calming effect. Can forget for a bit and just enjoy what is up on the farm. That said the video before rain Nick showing the crop shows just how stressful farming is. Really enjoyed seeing Nick out in the rain just watching it come down with a little bit of hail. Now will watch this one. Thanks for all your time and effort.

[@timothyeng282]

Everything about this video is awesome, from the time-lapse of the build process, drone footage of the first outing and the overall project highlights. Thanks for sharing with your subscribers, it has been an amazing journey to watch. What a fabulous finished product!!

[@jasonrichtsmeier7566]

Pete and RePete. The new blue Pete is the old red Pete given a new life

[@Varrig]

You guys really do some amazing work! May she go a million miles! I pray the rain works for all of us. Enjoy the well earned vacation. Take care and God bless!

[@WelkerFarms]

God bless!

[@n8kauffman]

How rewarding a build was that?!! Rollin’ Coal - Love it!! Drone footage is awesome!

[@dickmorton8335]

It's been four years since I first subscribed to the channel and there's always been a drought. I can't believe how green everything looks!!!

[@IcamanSogge]

Loved the double rainbow in the back ground nice job on the semi. Thanks for sharing

[@larryleerssen2562]

You all three should be very proud It took the team to do this wonderful Upgrade for the farm

[@rodborn1147]

I'm certain that I heard Gretta screaming and crying during the reveal as that Cat was rolling the coal. Haha. Another awesome build by the Welker family. Great job to each of you!!

[@SomeTechGuy666]

The only crying I hear is the Welker family when their crops burn up year after year.

[@banjobenson9348]

@@SomeTechGuy666 they glad you watch youtube pays more than farming.

[@daniel_millican]

Man, I'm getting 2017 vibes at the beginning. I love it! I started watching right after the farm sim map released the first time, and you had just done a ton of time lapses.

[@mingthemerciless6855]

The 377 looks fantastic pulling the new Demco rolling coal. The drone shots are spectacular. You have a beautiful farm and family. Good luck on this years crop.

[@amunderdog]

appears to be over fueling a bit. Looks great. The team should be proud.

[@charlesb4267]

That was my exact thought, I don't think it needs another 50 hp boost to wash the cylinders down with more unburned fuel. Perhaps they purposely geared up too high just to load it up under low rpm to cause the extended black smoke as pulling constantly in a gear with a load will tell a better story for sure.

[@tonyw7033]

Thinking they were short shifting to get plenty of smoke for the video

[@charlesb4267]

@@tonyw7033 Hopefully that was the case, otherwise engines overfueled that much under load at a reasonable rpm don't last long, and fuel dilution into the crank case would be another side effect.

[@gregorymatthies5297]

Have made a similar comment asked if they have turned up the wick on the pump or those injectors and not good and will cause some serious problems down the line. From Australia my comment.

[@gregjames5070]

Only a democrat would worry about what someone else does with something they own.

[@charliesoiltester8471]

You're doing great with the weather you've got to work n' deal with 👍 Thanks for the fantastic guided "crop tour" on all your crops and may you get the much needed rain to fill n' finish them out 🙏

[@KirkManning-pd9cs]

Wow 😲 what a great job you saved 200 grand that truck will last indefinitely perfect job I have been watching you guys for years I'm a retired excavating contractor I have a lot of respect for your family keep the videos coming thanks

[@0796logsplitter]

What a great job you’ve made of the 377. With all that black smoke you’ve got to call her Gretta ❤

[@bobrenner7213]

The first video that I remember was a sled pull during some picnic event. That was quite a while ago. The first Big Boy was quite a stir.

[@markreetz1001]

Truck looks good! It was nice to see it on wet roads!! Glad things have improved even though they could be a lot better. Praying for good weather for you.

[@rdyardie]

I really enjoyed your video on a Sunday afternoon. We are getting heat in Calgary, Alberta that you do not need. We are coping with the heat. The speeded up video at the beginning was effective showing us what you have done on the Peterbilt. That was impressive.

[@stevenbonnett1152]

You guys turned the 378 into a nice looking rig. Sounds amazing. Hope you get some more rain and end up with a good harvest. Best of luck guys.

[@gmcjimmy3580]

She turned out excellent, great job guys. My heart belongs to the binder.

[@bradley7723]

The rainbows ending on the truck was the icing on the cake.

[@rosspeterson7759]

You guys are awesome farmers that are doing everything right, just keep on doing what you do, it will come around and pay off !!!

[@WelkerFarms]

Thank you!

[@keesschreuders6740]

Hi Welkers. I would like to say that I have started following you on KZbin during the 9370 restoration and I really enjoy seeing how you all explain how things are going on the farm and how you give a good explanation of how everything fits together. growing grain. and repairing tractors and your trucks and other machines. I also want to say that for me you are the best on KZbin.❤🎉🌾 Greetings from kees Schreuders from the netherlands !!🇵🇾🇵🇾

[@WelkerFarms]

Thank you!

[@haroldharberson161]

The truck and trailer looks great. You have to put the Welker badge on it to make it proper.

[@lucascady4992]

Nice Build Time Line! Reveal was Nice, Great Job Welker's!!

[@WelkerFarms]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@capt.graybeard]

Welcome to the world Big Blue! May you have an illustrious career, filled with full grain bins, and happy memories!

[@ryteulopki8069]

EVERY OF YOUR PROJECT MUST HAVE SUCH A TIME-LAPSE / MONTAGE! First 7 min. Do it for every project... from large overhauls, through seeding or harvesting, hauling grain or digging fundament or roads. Amazing idea!

[@WelkerFarms]

This is honestly what I'd like to do going forward. We used to upload these timelapses/montages as stand-alone videos, but they always ended up becoming our lowest-viewed videos. We finally gave it another shot as an intro, and so far it's paying off!

[@ryteulopki8069]

@@WelkerFarms When? I have been watching you for +3 years. Go on. Do your normal +20min video and add extra separate 4-7min montage as a bonus!! I will watch all of them !

[@justincummins166]

Ive been following this channel for few years now, never have seen country side green like that, I'm from Australia it can be one giant dust bowl at times.

[@grandpajim329]

👌🏻👌🏻 AWESOME UPDATE !!! 👍🏻👍🏻 " BIG BLUE # 2 " Loved the great video of the truck REBUILD. Thanks for the crop review, we'll keep the rain in our prayers! AN EXCELLENT VIEW OF "AMERICAN INGUINITY " TO keep THE FAMILY FARM TRADITIONS ALIVE and keep the BUDGET low!!! THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT VISIT !!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@Kat-d2u2]

Beautiful scenery and awesome double rainbow

[@luanferreira6305]

Love the build, always good watching trucks and equipment being modified and upgraded to save parts or trucks that would otherwise have been scrapped or parked to be dismantled for parts. I think PeterPillar could be a fitting name given the repower.

[@martini9500]

My vote, call it Bob.

[@WelkerFarms]

😂 It'll be his truck!

[@dustindugger315]

Bob Jr 😂

[@billmoore1421]

Seeing it under the rainbow, how about Goldie Pete

[@EJHarrop]

This rig will go for another million miles. Great series of videos, hard work and dedication. God bless

[@GustavLindstroem]

It's got those lines down the side, i'd call it Blue Streak. Good looking rig, and the trailer fits it perfectly! But Greta won't be pleased with all that black smoke... 😆

[@stevebiddle8912]

What a video!! First you show us a 7 minute time lapse of the work on the truck and then we get to see a double rainbow during the test drive!! Crops looking reasonably good. Praying you get some rains.stay safe.

[@WelkerFarms]

Rainbow wasn't planned either! It just appeared when we began filming.

[@GCTSK]

I think you should call this truck the "Caterbilt". God bless from germany!

[@Marko343]

I initially found your channel when you started the Eagle rebuild and the awesome job you did with it. I kept watching cause you guys are great and make it work with what you got, from the buds to the spray truck and now the new CAT Pete. Love every video and hoping you guys have a great harvest tires season.

[@WelkerFarms]

@Marko343 appreciate it!

[@duramax3597]

Been watching you guys for years and just became a channel member. Glad to see the pete done and am hoping and praying for you guys to have a good crop.

[@WelkerFarms]

We appreciate it!

[@mowerjeff8990]

For a 377 it looks good. Cheap truck for what you guys need it for. Can’t wait to see the next generation doing donuts in it.

[@coryweber6188]

Love the new truck hands down it's way nicer then your IH and there's nothing like a CAT now all you need is a c16 or c18 in one of then big buds

[@WelkerFarms]

Amen!

[@autobootpiloot]

Forget about the c series, the buds need a Caterpillar 3508! That would be the last engine they ever need. Highly efficient, extremely long lasting and powerfull enough for future needs. I have seen both 3508 and 3512 with over 100k hours without even a single head lifted.

[@pewpewlikeaboss3406]

Wow awesome drone shots and production, well done Welker's. Loved the scenery with the hills and that rainbow. Greetings and love from South Africa.

[@Xkekeskfndsmw]

It sure smokes a lot for relatively stock settings. It seems like it’s over-fueling at lower rpm, and that big turbo is slow to spool up. Might want to look at the AFC, that’s pretty smokey.

[@rce8540]

Good looking equipment. I still drive a 24 year old truck. 14 year old drop deck. Great show as always

[@dannyv2335]

It’s black and blue, call it bruiser

[@brenthuffman8380]

I found your channel during one of the big bud restoration s and I really enjoy these series. You guys make great videos , really enjoyed this one !

[@WelkerFarms]

Thanks!

[@danieljohnston5306]

Blue Pete and New Pete! That’s some awesome shots with the double 🌈.

[@WelkerFarms]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andrewmcconn]

​@@WelkerFarmslet's hope there's big pots of gold at the end them.

[@chrisvandevoort146]

I say Re Pete would be a good name.

[@lindanelson8400]

My suggestion for naming the truck is "Blue Catillac."

[@tysonmoen9634]

Got rid of the beater Peter so this on should be called the Neater Peter

[@NoMorePain1Deep]

Wow the video quality and drone work on this is insane really shows off just how beautiful that truck is with the beautiful Montana scenery backdrop. Really nice rig!

[@timwilcoxsr2712]

Call the truck "Blue Thunder "

[@curtisanderson1830]

I just love your drone videos. You captured the terrain beautifully 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@michiganman4398]

Beautiful truck. It’s awesome how you are circumventing all this def garbage, and getting a way more reliable rig at a fraction of the cost of a new one.

[@pearsonba350]

I think you should call it Re-Pete!

[@RobertWelkerFarmerBob]

😅

[@rwdrallying]

Thats a great name, gets my vote!

[@noneofyourbusiness1990]

Those are the very best videos when you guys rebuilt and repair trucks, tractors etc. ... 👍👍👍

[@grantmagnuson4883]

The millennial farmer just west of Lowery, Minnesota, he is a mile from the farm I grew up on in the 50s and 60s, when his great grandfather was farming that land. Of course now he farms a lot of land in that area plus a lot of land 7 miles south by Starbuck Minnesota. In an interview I saw recently. He makes more money on his KZbin channel. Then he does farming. He always has brand new equipment John Deere, of course, from the implement dealer in Glenwood Minnesota. One of my best friends lives a mile away from him and says he is the real deal. He homeschooled his kids, and now is to oldest are out running the equipment quite a bit, when they get school done with their schoolwork. He is expecting 200 bushel corn and 60 bushel, soy beans. When I was a kid, we had 40 bushel corn, and 20 bushel, soy beans.

[@charlesb4267]

That's a very interesting perspective, both the fact of growing up long ago in the same area but as well the drastic difference in crop yields which I expect a lot of that has to do with fertilizer and chemicals to spray out competition, and yes weather. I farm or should say scrounge ( getting dried out this year with a heat wave in the last couple of weeks ) in Alberta as I have exactly zero youtube income !. I had a question for you relating to the Lowry area, what town in that area has more of a farm service type businesses, from general repair and welding shop, truck shops, and of course farm equipment dealerships. I assume there must be some go to central town for the area that services the farming community.

[@davidhowerton3434]

Great job Guys. Beautiful truck and trailer. I hope it serves you well.

[@largerich]

Blue Repete

[@mattyicegaming3874]

I’ve been here since around 1000 subscribers it’s amazing the job your family has done keep up the great work and God bless

[@remmiemax3624]

Magnificent reveal 😎👌💯 Name, Pete, The Pete, Big Pete, 377, or REBEL...no DEF (Gov juice)😁Thanks for the crop update. God Bless✝✝

[@WelkerFarms]

You bet!

[@viktortegelberg]

or Cat Pe(t)e? 😄

[@JL-yl8gd]

@@viktortegelbergPete the cat He’s a series of kids books. No way they haven’t read some.

[@280813jb]

Great job on the Pete, hope you get sufficient rain and good crops to haul with it.

[@paulyada6531]

You guys keep rolling black smoke intentionally you're going to have alot more engine work experience do what you want just saying

[@bigdog2024]

Once it was all done they were going to take it to be tuned for correct performance by a specialist shop.

[@Lariatguy33]

Blowing smoke isnt doing any harm

[@gregorymatthies5297]

@@Lariatguy33I say wrong on that comment if they haven’t turned up the pump then they have serious problems. From a mechanics in Australia.

[@SpiritWarriorOne]

Oh my goodness the scenery in Montana is beautiful love those rocky hills and mounds

[@CHRISTO-yp6sr]

I really think you guys out did yourselves this time! What an awesome build and what a beast of a truck!! And in "Welker Blue"!! Congratulations on another job well done!!! 😅

[@toshayonguard4253]

Bank’s makes a Great set of Gauge’s for exactly what you are needing. 🤘🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@knucklebumpfarmsofficial]

Those montage shots are killer! Awesome job on the truck guys!

[@glennspreeman1634]

Great staging of the double rainbow! Stretching her legs in beautiful big sky country!!

[@kentc9269]

I used to own a 2001 Peterbilt 379 extended hood...was a road driver taking produce from California and nogales, az to hunts point, ny in the bronx...

[@digger5858]

Great video guys 👍👍, truck looks great and sounds great. Your drone footage is Top Notch as always and here I thought all the crops looked so nice and Green during the drone footage

[@McHenMike]

I have watched you guys and a couple of families jn the Minn area for a number of years now. I enjoy all three. But the Welker shop work keeps you folks at the TOP of my list. Thank you for some great entertainment. Wishing you blessings on the fruits from your labor.

[@Alex-k1u7k]

Sweet time lapse guys! I was hoping you were going to do one for this build! It came out awesome guys!

[@WelkerFarms]

Glad you liked it!

[@johnferrari6554]

You reap what you sow. Your family are the epitome of a family farm. All of you look like you where having too much fun on the Rig project. Congratulations, well done...

[@d-and-routdoors9055]

Take care of that 1999 Peterbilt 377. It will run forever and onto the next generation. Wow, the scenery there is absolutely beautiful! We sever a mighty God who takes care of us and watches over us and never leaves us or forsakes us. God is in time, on time, every time. The Lord will provide for you and your families in this drought season. Your good friend Daniel from Canada. Levi, I want to thank you for the hard work you do to edit each and every video for the Welkers. You do a great job and want to thank you for the many hours you put into editing, adding music and probably much more behind the scenes. As a video editor myself, I appreciate the hard work that goes into each and every episode. I love when the music is synced with the video! Thank you again Levi! God bless you!!

[@derrickyoder2059]

The blue brute is what you should name it! I run a 94’ international 9300 with a mechanical C cat motor. Absolutely love it!

[@LeroyLicht]

That's a good set up big BLUE glad you're getting some rain pray you get more rain God bless

[@kentc9269]

This video made me cry so many times. Seeing all that beautiful black smoke roll out of those gorgeous mitre cut stacks....just a thing of beauty. Great job guys....keep those big cats, I mean that one big cat purring....

[@joescheller6680]

377 Is a good truck put a million,miles on first one of the assembly line. Our delivery date was changed few times do to last minute changes on the model. Long front leaf springs with set back,axle rode like a air ride steer.

[@eddienash5426]

Finally got to hear the engine! LOL Leg Arms voice! SOunds perfect for the truck!

[@seanroberts2394]

That's a good looking truck! Nice job Welkers!

[@robertnovick3019]

By far one of the greatest farm / tube videos. Zack is gonna need to step up the game. Keep it up and working hard. You’ll be surprised how easy young minds can be inspired. Thanks

[@sgthighway7477]

Good morning, What a great truck and what a great job you did. Bravo! Beautiful pictures too, thank you treat us.

[@HamidKhan-iu9du]

Beautifully done. The video between <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="495">8:15</a> and <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="506">8:26</a> looks a part out of Transformers!!! Beautiful

[@jimmclean160]

A very informative video Nick you guys have talent that is hidden beyond your imagination because that old blue Pete came out looking sweet... I'd call it " ole blue "

[@farminainteasy]

"Blue Betty" has a nice ring to it! Beautiful restoration boys!

[@JohnMulkins-vq8mv]

Big Blue should be her name. Awesome job on the repower. Love your videos. Wish you luck on the crops.

[@Rainahluvshim]

Wow, nick you outdid yourself with the cinematography this time

[@7HeadsCustoms]

Not necessarily the truck I want to see you guys rebuild, but definitely the truck you needed to rebuild. Great project, looks amazing!! And thank you for saying the videos, that’s awesome!! Helps provide some context for how long things take, great job!$

[@GregFitzpatrick-h9c]

call it RePete - such an amazing job, glad I to got see it all come together.

[@georgea2583]

Loving the Peterbilt, awesome work guys. Not long found the channel but so glad I did. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to many more. Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

[@marybultman1533]

The new truck should be called. REPEAT looks and sounds great. Nice job!

[@mikemontgomery7337]

I couldn't imagine living in that beautiful state. I realize you all grew up there so it's everyday stuff to you. But from someone living in a city in Ohio that's a dream !!

[@FichtelUS]

Name wise. I would say CATerbilt. Awesome job guys getting it up and running. Sounds great. I am always getting excited when I get the new video notification.

[@billbrooks9464]

Sharp looking set up that should last a number of years. Great territory to drive it around in as well.

[@randallshanks82]

What a great shot blowing black smoke with the rainbow 🌈 great job on the truck hope it runs many miles for you.

[@alancummings5008]

That Cat with an 18 speed. Wow. Love it! That thing should walk away with anything you might put behind it!