What Are Those Tractors in the Weeds?

What about those tractors in the weeds? You've seen them in lots of videos, but what models are they? What is their history and what do I have planned for them?
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[@jamesbrown8718]

Once upon a time there was a man named Pete, he lived on a farm that his family owned and him and his family moved there and started up homesteading. Raising chickens, turkeys, pigs and cattle. But Pete had a passion for old machinery and fixing them to use on his farm. So in that farm he has several old tractors and equipment in weed out under the trees on the homestead. One day someone ask him, hey Pete what are this things in the weeds and the trees on your homestead? Well Pete took us on a tour around the homestead explaining what each one was and the story behind it. After he explained them all, everyone was so happy and seeing how happy he was to explain them, Pete went on about his day. Thanks Pete, I know that was a short version of you showing off all your antique tractors. Wish you could fix them all up to add them to your collection.

[@paulshewmaker4568]

You prove over and over that an interesting story is in how it's told. You have such a great sense of how to tell a story and how to make a video. You do what's interesting to you, tell us about what YOU want to tell, and I'll be here to watch it. Thank you so very much.

[@howdyshaun6139]

Could make extra money on the side converting books to Audible 🤣 So relaxing

[@stephenmonger9369]

300k Wow! Never underestimate the pulling power of old tractors and honest talk.

[@karenw9996]

Little brother spent HOURS "driving" an old parked tractor when we were growing up. In a few (several?) years you might be a grandpa, and those tractors will be magnets for the grandkids!

[@youngguns1319]

Funny I remember doing that on my grandpas farm on old “junk” tractors and even trucks never wrecked one of them i brag to this day lol 😂

[@southtexashay777]

Congratulations Pete on the 300K. And everyone of your videos were made to get your attention, thanks for the great ride and hope to see more. Hope you and Hillary have a great day. Keep safe.

[@PatricesProjects]

I didn't see that. Thanks for pointing out Pete and Hillary's accomplishment. 300k is huge!

[@billb4631]

Well done! Sure glad to be one of those subscribers! You're a wonderful story teller. Love how you mix verbals with your 'ladies'! LOL

[@southtexashay777]

@@PatricesProjects That is huge, We only have 148 😞😞😞😞LOL

[@MetaMorphea]

Hey, 300 K is a nice comfortable number! I'm so glad you don't do this as other farm channels and depend on YT to support you but the farm brings in the money. That shows the whole model works and you can live of your farm if you are a bit frugal. I think that is something many fail to show with their videos and then they end up with clickbait and CrAzY letters SCREAMING about how amazing this must see video is. Thank you for keeping it real. Us who are here are here for the real. No fake game!

[@altheliterate]

I live in the heart of the city, on a lot less than a quarter acre. I'll never own a tractor, never need a tractor, but if there is a Farmall in the video, I'm gonna watch it. Memories of my youth on my grandfather's farm. Thanks, Pete

[@klazyy641]

I could close my eyes, listen to your tractor histories, and I flew back in time and you were my grandpa (different tonal qualities, of course) telling me about those 'giant' mechanical beasts that loomed around the ranch. Once again, deep thanks for taking us all along down memory lane.

[@billroberts3864]

Pete, thanks for a tour of your "tractors in the weeds". Each tractor tells an interesting story with great history. The tractors are a reminder of a bygone era.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Maybe that's why the weirdo followed you home and up your driveway. He just wanted some parts lol

[@ardurbin2]

In my 7th decade of life, I like the maintenance side of keepin' your tractors runnin', we get to the point of enjoying the easier/simpler things. 👍

[@stanleyconrad4234]

As a child of the 40’s I agree. Although I do still do too many repairs. Can’t just give up!

[@ruhlfamilyfarm8047]

Hi Pete, I restored my 1945 SC Case back in 1976 and it has done a tremendous amount of work around here ever since! It is simple and reliable, always starts, and is currently belted up to the buzz saw for cutting firewood. Those final drives are actually big roller chains. Look at your axle housings on each side and you will see that the mount holes are slotted so that the housings will move back to tighten the chains. My tractor has a hand clutch and no hydraulics. I plow with an IH Little Genius 2-12" trailer plow on steel behind the SC. I love running the old antiques, but also have made the decision to not drag any more restoration projects home and take good care of what I already have. I'm glad you are getting some rain up there. Here at our place in north central PA things are dried up! Take care and have fun! Chip

[@brokentractorbarnandgrill6598]

I'm working on a DC now and noticed the slotted holes wondering why. Thanks for the info.

[@richarddpetersen169]

But But But ..... Its so interesting to follow your narrative on a restoration.

[@hansel8079]

I recently found your channel and I’ve watched nothing but your videos for about 5 days. You and your wife remind me of the farmers I used to work for. That was the best job I ever had, didn’t pay very well but I loved going to work. They ran old John Deere tractors on that farm. I have a lot of good memories working with the cattle on that farm. I now work as a boiler operator/refrigeration technician at a Cargill plant in Minnesota. About a month ago, the farm that my dad grew up on came up for sale and I’m looking into purchasing it and starting a farm and raising a smaller breed of cattle and maybe someday I won’t have to deal with liquid ammonia. And it would be cool to get the old family farm back in the family.

[@csmall788]

I saw that case and immediately had to click on the video. I have inherited my great grandfather’s case fleet and it has become a bit of an obsession.

[@jamesmorrison1884]

Hello Pete enjoyed your history. Have a good day.

[@laynethomas7496]

Very nice video, Pete! Congrats on 300k!! Keep up the good work!!

[@bradc6056]

Pete, I gotta say your videos are just so enjoyable. Maybe it’s your demeanour but I love watching your videos at the end of a long day! Keep up the great work and congrats on 300k!

[@KlineFarmchannel]

Thank you pete for going over the tractors in the weeds I've always wondered about them

[@maryrickards2055]

Yes I have been waiting for this video

[@donalddewald8218]

Farmers called the steering on a Case SC or DC the fence catcher.

[@cereal682]

My husband and I love watching your videos. I love your jokes. Haven’t heard one in a while. Please bring them back thank you Tammy

[@pruchnicadventures]

Really liked seeing those old tractors. Hope you all have a great day.

[@JamesCouch777]

We were still using an F20 when I was growing up. I can remember the fire shooting out of the exhaust when we were grinding cow feed at night. No electric starter, hand crank only.

[@locustvalleyfarms7241]

I had a huge smile when I saw the title!! Thank you peat for great videos that make my day!

[@David7pm]

Pete you're a great story teller! I can listen to you all day. Thank you for this wonderful channel! Take care.

[@JohnKing-zc2ne]

300k, well done! I was wondering about the tractor with the snow chains in one of your recent videos.

[@darren.akamojogamingtop6946]

Lovely to see you all OK pete

[@stevenmiyamoto2060]

Like the 300K+ fans, we enjoy your shares and hope to see you continue your journey of life on your farm. Your point of view and humor is enjoyable to us. Continued success to you and your family. Mahalo & Aloha

[@darylullman7083]

Some day in the future some one is going to have the experience of pulling the weeds aside and discovering those tractors. Congrats on the 300k

[@samvalentine3206]

Putting them back to work after some apocalypse...

[@HisWayHomestead]

very cool video Pete! Love to see these old tractors and hear the story behind them...

[@merrireilly4614]

Nothing like a graveyard to tell some good stories. Im here for the animals and the dad jokes (really- i like me some corn lol) but i have to tell ya the tractor stuff is always interesting! And i am noooo mechanic (ruins the manicure). You are a great storyteller, and i enjoy all your content. Keep up the good work!

[@redbond9259]

Congrats on 300k. great job

[@turtleboyyt1083]

Congratulations on 300k Pete. It's pretty funny how every time I saw one of the old tractors in the weeds, I was going to ask if you could make a video on them but for some reason I never did I guess I just had to wait. 😆Thank you for all the great videos!

[@BealyGood]

Congratulations on 300k 😊. Been watching and getting inspiration for awhile. Have a Bealy Good Day!

[@zodszoo]

I always called tractors in the weeds/woods "Ladies in Waiting"

[@davebraun3286]

Another great video! Very much enjoyed hearing the cows give their input - took me back home!

[@ramibryson3137]

I am in no way mechanically inclined, but the meaningful connections to these machines that shape our lives are infinitely fascinating, and I will never tire of hearing an expert share his own connections and history. Keep doing what you do Pete, we're here for you.

[@patchurch1677]

Just like you. You don't mention the 600 K subscribers. Congrats! Another host might make a big deal, including reveal of a milestone being so great. I love that you tell us the stories of the tractors. I love that YT is not the main focus. I've been watching since I quit working when the C happened. Thank you for your calm, caring, informative and inspiring content. Also talk about managing runoff, pasture rotation, your beautiful cows, and bad Dad jokes. You must be doing something right. Right?! Thank you so much. :-)

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Yes! I've been wondering.... Thanks 👍

[@beverlystarcher8522]

Noticed that you have reached the 300k mark.. AWESOME!!! Love your channel and all the content that you post. Blessings to you and your family 🙏❤️🙂

[@FarmallFanatic]

You are a video producing machine! 😳

[@AntonyMB]

Yay for 300K subscribers 🥳

[@RestorationFarm9503]

All old equipment has a story! We have an old farm equipment graveyard on our place. They are ling retired, but stories and memories go with each one!

[@hayfork100]

The old Case has "Chicken Roost Steering" because it looks like a homemade chicken house roosting bar.

[@patriciabeyer7824]

There are so many different makes and resigns of tractors. 👍

[@imtimrich]

Love the lawn art

[@anthonyhengst2908]

You referred to past videos of your tractors. My favorite is when you use all your tractors comparing lugging power on the manure spreader. That was so cool. Especially getting to see your 1926(?) In action. I've rewatched it many times.

[@timpedzinski230]

I'm glad I was able to watch you do the MD. It was a really good set of videos and verry compleat. I do understand though that you have a farm to run. As we all get older I think we realize there are things we CAN spend our time on but do we really WANT to spend our time in that way. Good job Pete.

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

300K!! Woo Hoo!! I knew you'd get there. Congratulations, Pete!

[@mabdman2140]

I'm envious of your farm and you spare parts!

[@thuptenchodak7710]

What a story teller 😊

[@ralphmelchert2315]

I think the steering on the old Case DCs and SCs was often referred to as “Chicken Roost Steering” because some claim that chickens would roost on the steering arm at night if they had the opportunity. It could be true, but I think it was also a way of making fun of that type of steering Case had. I drove DCs and SCs for years, and only once did I slightly hook a woven wire fence as I was turning too close to it. One might think it would happen more often, but the front wheels were far enough ahead of the steering arm in most situations as I recall.

[@don66hotrod94]

It was the only thing the competition could find to knock about those fine machines from Racine.

[@ralphmelchert2315]

@@don66hotrod94 They were good tractors. Very dependable.

[@brokentractorbarnandgrill6598]

@@don66hotrod94 maybe they were jealous that they paid more for less . lol

[@markrunion1769]

Great job showing what is required to keep a small farm producing. I have spent a lot of time buying and maintaining tractors and equipment over several years. I have come to realize the farm does not require most of it. It's nice to have but not a necessity. The cows don't care if the hay is made with a $100k tractor or F-20 Farmall. Joel Salatin always like to say what makes a piece of land a farm are farmers; otherwise it's just a wilderness. Using animals to do the work rather than equipment has many bonuses. Pigs have a sign on their forehead "Will Work For Food." LoL... I have restored a few tractors and know what you mean about burn out. The restorations you do require enormous amounts of time, money and energy. The many parallel enterprises you have going and watching the old equipment get the job done is truly an enjoyable and educational experience.

[@jeannedigennaro6484]

Pete, you’re like a little boy with his favorite old miniature toy cars and trucks. Sweet.

[@buckshot0203]

It’s funny I have been rewatching a lot of your videos and found myself wondering this exact question just in the last few days

[@michaeld_68]

Loved the video Pete!!!! Keep cool in this heatwave. 👍

[@thomasmacduff2365]

I have been waiting so long for this video. Congratulations on 300k Pete!

[@tublifer1]

What an excellent and and enjoyable video Pete,leads right into an inventory one of all the ones you do use and operate regularly,have a great day your self.

[@ArjayMiller_TEAMSPYPOINT]

Great video! It's nice to know that so many other people are interested in junk! 😂

[@stanleyconrad4234]

Not junk. Spare parts and history.

[@bbrewfus6127]

Pete, That’s my favorite spot on the farm (except for the door and the piggers)…Great memories!

[@JL-xn3zy]

300K!!!!!! Great work Pete and family. Been with you since 9K and it is consistent good stuff. Keep doing what you're doing and thanks for doing it!

[@fredsodyssey6319]

Best part of my day!

[@hughmarloweverest1684]

Thank you, I spent my first nine years as a farm boy and we farmed with old tractors, and I got to play on them when they sat idle.

[@dicksteffen1025]

I don't know if anyone else mentioned it yet, but the final drive on that vintage of CASE tractors was a roller chain. No bull gear, a big sprocket instead.

[@lawrenceb.3349]

I too had wondered about the stories behind those rusting hulks. Thanks.

[@allanulen3809]

Once again an interesting video. Thanks for explaining about all those old ghosts.

[@brittawrolson5936]

300K subscribers can’t be wrong! Your channel is very informative and real. Love watching👍🏻👏🏻🥰

[@rogerringer7066]

I have never been a Case fan, but I bought a slick DC from a neighbor and drove it down the road 5 miles to a consignment auction that I ran at the time. I was impressed at how nice that Case was. I was short on tractors for the sale. I would have kept it to play with otherwise.

[@henryskedel5771]

When I get home from my week driving a truck I watch these videos,so relaxing 😎

[@accessiblenow]

Great review of your tractor history.

[@robertoparets7782]

great video and you answer my question from another video thank you Pete

[@tomscott4723]

On these old tractors, maintenance is restoration in alot of cases haha. But I know what you mean, they can really suck up alot of time, but if it wasn't fun we wouldn't do it! Thanks!

[@DannebergAcres]

Great run-through of all.that old iron. Been watching for a couple weeks now and have chimed in to say 'Great stuff'! And as someone who prefers a positive spin like you, when I hear the cows I think they're saying "Hello Peter!" "Hello world!" Vs thinking they're complaining! Keep it up!

[@pushpushlambert8079]

Love your show .

[@andrewsamanthamadison3320]

Wow! What a step back in time! Thank you Pete for going through and showing us!

[@dougwade1332]

Congrats on breaking 300k! Absolutely appreciate all your content and never miss an episode. Thank you

[@ohiorivervalleyhomestead]

Growing up my Uncle had a Ford N series tractor. I spent many summers leaning against the rear fender when he was working on it cause I was much younger than everyone. I just have a love for it. Maybe I'll find one to restore. But I love your channel.

[@ronw59]

You really have to start trying harder, Pete, and get some interesting videos!! Just kidding of course. This is another one that was well worth the time to watch & pay attention to. Enjoyable as all of your videos are. Thank you once again & stay well. Ron

[@sgtdhayes]

less than a month later we're watching you restore another tractor! Love the videos!

[@vikingmountainranchlife7447]

I love how you share your life lessons with us so genuinely! It's inspiring to know that we all go through difficult times but of we stay committed and positive than we will be ok👍 we just started a ranch and channel and Murphys law has kicked our butts, But watching your channel and seeing how you overcome things has helped us greatly! thanks for sharing and all you do!😊

[@dtcb400]

Pete, I know people have lucky hats, rabbit feet, but a lucky tractor to symbolically remind you how far You have traveled!! Great video again, you can be a docent for a tractor museum!!!lol

[@scotttierney4759]

It's great to see and here the story's of your part's tractors

[@ellisc.foleyjr9778]

You're right! every time you passed by one of those "Tractor's in the weeds" I wondered "What's he doing with that one? parts. rebuild? like money in the bank. and the best part is? they don't eat anything and no upkeep to speak of. I just watched the Movie Seabiscuit and there is a line in there that fits this video, " You don't throw away the whole body, just cause part of its broke". and its apropos here also. Thanks for the tour/explanations on all your treasures of the weeds! and for sharing. ECF.

[@CountryViewAcres]

Thanks for the tractor tour. I always learn something when you talk about tractors. 👍

[@1936case]

Love your videos Pete. They remind me a lot of the farm i grew up around in central Pa. I noticed the SC a while back in one of your videos. Like you I am a farmall guy but I also have an RC Case and a DC that I am currently doing a nut and bolt restoration on in memory of my late son. I would like to do an SC sometime in the future as well.

[@stanleyconrad4234]

Thanks Pete for sharing. I did not realize you had reached 300k until reading about 100 comments. Well deserved, I doubt many realize how hard you work right now. I also appreciate you not hollering at us about the latest and best ever kitchen spoon a Sponsor just sent you. Too much of that on “the Tube” IMO. I appreciate your and Hillary’s hard work and envy your father’s support. Live long and prosper.

[@mobayguy]

Hi Pete - I've always been struck by the simplicity of old machines. Compared to the rolling computers (that you can't service) old vehicles brought a relationship to their operation. In High School, I was the Summer grounds keeper of a huge day camp and we had an ancient tractor that did everything. Whether it was giving the kids hay rides in the Colby or hooking up the mower it was a real treat. The mower required increasing the rpms just right to engage the massive mower; it was a ritual that required you know the 'personality' of the tractor. When the lawns were done - Beautiful. Great memories. Thanks for another great video.

[@bobbailey4954]

500K this time next year. Congratulations on 300K

[@thenightangel6533]

Love your work mate. Your a great man to share your life with us. Your videos I like better than all of you tubes others. 11.32pm here in Perth Western Australia. Your cows must love you. I'm glad people like you exist.

[@hoophil]

Awesome video Pete! Thank you, I was wondering about your F20 you lean on during your videos, wish I had one, but I'm like you but with cars. Just keeping the collection going is a big enough job! Thanks!

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Thanks for sharing buddy congratulations on 300k your videos are awesome

[@Dan-qy1rg]

I do enjoy watching you restore old tractors, that said I can see where you would not do some of them too. But, if you change your mind and wish to restore another one, I...........I guess I would watch it! Ha ha, have a great day Pete.🤗

[@nutsbutdum]

I don't know if you've touched on it in any of your previous videos, but how did you get interested in mechanics and tinkering with automobiles? It's seems like a crucial skill to have as a small farmer.

[@plane-o-1292]

Growing up on a farm.

[@patbrady9531]

Ah, Pete, I'm a 76 year old city woman, who loves homemaking and such but love your videos--no matter what you talk about. Tell the cows your audience loves hearing from them.

[@malcolmthomas9953]

Yep Pete the good old tractors 🚜 👌 thanks for sharing have good weekend to you all there

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Panda Bear Hugs from a 69 yr old grandma from Texas, USA. l can't believe l made it another year. 🐼 ❤ 🎀 👍 🧚‍♂ 🐈 🧚 🍀 💐 🌸

[@Wheelloader__]

Great video Pete. Love seeing the old tractors. My neighbor still farms with the tractors his dad bought 40 years ago.

[@chrisdalebout5106]

Thank you for the tour of your parked, tractors. I enjoy the interaction you do with the animals also.

[@johnalexander8589]

I like listening to your stories Pete they are very interesting