Forest-Bear # Part 2. Everyone should own one!

Part 2 of the Moto-Standard tracked forest machine Built in the early 1960's. Here we test it up hills and in mud and water.
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/Richard

[@michaellinahan7740]

With that 'tractor' you built for your youngest you are officially the Swedish Colin Furze.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Haha, i like that. Thanks! Might make a video of it some day. /Richard

[@JohnP538]

A cornerstone of conservation is keeping perfectly usable equipment out of the trash heap.

[@elonmust7470]

Look up cash for clunkers. Where good vehicles were destroyed & the owners given some cash.

[@brenohighland1168]

agreed totaly

[@manitoba-op4jx]

@@elonmust7470 cfc was car genocide

[@JesseP.Watson]

A cornerstone of conversation is keeping out of the trash heap.

[@A3Kr0n]

Conservation would be to melt it down and make something more efficient.

[@deanharris7149]

Can’t tell you how much it warmed my heart to see your daughter doing her chores. There is hope for this world yet.

[@milesmassengill1097]

Wow I was really impressed with how much power that little engine has!!

[@tomasperalta3961]

The automatic subtitles interpret the engine sound as “applause”! How perfect!

[@daddyt4851]

I enjoyed seeing the Forest Bear come to life and go through the different types of terrain. Great job.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Thanks! /Richard

[@StevensonProjects]

What a great machine! I have an old M274A2 Mule, from around the same era, but it's wheeled, not tracked. It goes almost anywhere, but it's really light and just doesn't have the pulling power your Forest Bear has. Really nice!

[@Hugmiff1]

We could be neighbors and have a wonderful time tinkering and repairing old machinery - except you're several thousand miles away from me. My friends make fun of my 30 year old John Deere 318 tractor and my regard for old equipment to do small jobs. But simple old tools are elegant in their design, using age old technology. Your Forest-Bear is a perfect example of simple elegance. What a wonderful (and fun) find. I am thoroughly enjoying your channel with interesting machines and well edited videos. Thank you!!

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Thank you! Yes, when posting videos like this there is always pepole writing coments that makes you want to live closer to them all. What a great time that would be. /Richard

[@andrewpearce6082]

What an amazing little machine: small in stature but with the heart of a lion! Your first video showed how it refused to die despite much neglect, and this one just how astonishingly capable it is following a little TLC. It's an absolute credit to its original designers and builders, and I'd love to think that one of them may someday find your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Thanks a lot 😊👍 /Richard

[@sixtyfiveford]

OK you sold me. I'll take one.

[@Skygod104]

Yep. Me too.

[@jameshathaway5117]

This guy has me searching for a walk behind tractor like mad.

[@maxwellwoodhouse2908]

Me tooooo

[@Sherffwolf1]

I'll take two

[@2_be_determined]

I like it but looks like a death trap tbh

[@kevinleee3408]

That's cool that it fits perfectly in the horse trailer

[@windowcreek1798]

I have only one word.....MAGNIFICENT.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Thanks mate! /Richard

[@DOTTOREtver]

Hello from Russia. Nice and kind videos. Keep doing them in that way. Have a good luck in all your projects.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hi! Nice to hear from Russia! Thanks /Richard

[@arthurwagar6224]

You put a lot of time into setting up your cameras. Thanks for good stuff.

[@alfaubrom]

This thing the Forest bear needs to go back in to production what a great machine, Cheers to all.

[@JRotten]

I bet there is a lot of work left in the ol'girl. She may not be the "beauty at the ball", but still has a ton to offer. I salute you for bringing her back to life, and to be useful again.

[@JeffsFreedomGarage]

@Yesterdays Machinery - For skidding logs on the ground, I recommend a log skidding plate or a log skidding cone. It keeps the logs from digging in the ground and keeps dirt off the logs for when you cut them. Less dirt means your blades will stay sharper for a longer time. Log skidding cones can be made from broken plastic/urethane car bumpers and log skidding plates can be made from damaged car hoods for cheap.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hi! Yes i got a log skidder. A glas fibre one and old ones made out of wood. Yes i am running a big circular sawmill, and dirt are not welcome. But logs from my forest i collect with crane. Most of the time i by logs because it pays better to work in the sawmill than out in the forest. This log was just for fire wood. Thanks for comenting! /Richard

[@stxrynn]

I'd really like to see the Forest Bear's underside. I'm really interested in the way it's put together. You can see the thinking with the spring adjusters in the back that you loosened up. VERY smart and practical. Thanks for the running test, it's always good to see how it runs in its native environment!!! Awesome!!

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hi! Thank you. Yes maybe i should explain a little more in detail how it works. /Richard

[@juliodelasheras2683]

❤ 😂 Thank you very much Richard for showing me this machine. I'm going to ask my dad to buy me one for my birthday.

[@philipcollins5440]

That little tractor 🚜 is amazing ☺️

[@MartyT]

That looks like fun. I would love one, only problem is I would never get any work done 😂

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Yeah, draging some logs out, fastest way possib..*Oooh look deep mud!!* 😅

[@MATTLEism]

Hey Marty!!! Thanks for all the tips on your videos!! You're one of my favorite KZbinrs!!

[@SuperHurdman]

I am here in Canada, I see you got a nut job of a prime minister too! things are really screwed up here!

[@MartyT]

@@SuperHurdman Yes, quite scary what the government is forcing on us, rapidly heading towards communism

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Sounds like you have the same type of screwed ministers as we do i Sweden.

[@jfu5222]

Thanks for part two. Once again, what a beautiful old tractor. I've never seen anything like it.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hi, yes they are quite rare here also. Happy to have this one. /Richard

[@randallsmerna384]

That is such a cool machine! I've never seen one! Do the old girl a favor and give her a coat of paint.

[@heldlightning7118]

Wow, what a beautiful place to live. Nice tractor too

[@rickburris6164]

Neat machine. I can't wait to see it in the snow.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

I hope the snow will come early this year! I think snow will be fun to play on with this one. /Richard

[@rickburris6164]

@@YesterdaysMachinery don't forget to video it out in the snow ❄️🌨️ pulling a log.

[@daveneumann8106]

We need more people like you in this world.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Thank you! /Richard

[@peejay6855]

I love you too. You are a beautiful man. And I love your Forest Bear! That is a great machine. I am jealous! You did a wonderful job bringing this back to working condition. I may try to replicate this someday. Thanks for sharing.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

That machine isjust awesome, it seems unstoppable. i kept thinking it was going to konk out but it just trundled on. Amazing. I love old engines and machinery, in fact almost anything old. Andy UK

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Thank you Andy! /Richard

[@thejimmers]

Great! I don't have a use for one in my present situation, but after seeing this, I want to adapt my situation so as to need one. :) Looks more fun to operate than it is, I'm sure, but it's very nice to see young people taking advantage of (& joy in) older machinery, & not just throw $$ after the latest disposable technology.

[@Herbybandit]

That has to be one of the craziest machines I've seen that actually works

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

That must be a good thing!

[@Hungry_Hunter]

A big light on the front a gun rack and a serious truck style air horn. Perfection I love it.

[@michaelshingleton1628]

So cool. Now I will convert one of my gravelys to a crawler. Thank you

[@grahamhawthorn2320]

It will get you places a SUV wouldn’t. Nice machine. Can you imagine how it was when it was brand new. Your English is better than my Swedish Love the ending bit.

[@lamppostwillie]

"My forest" I'm so jealous! Such a great little machine. Huge respect to you for your choice of life and we love you too, Richard.

[@willrich258]

Slightly spooked to see a comment I would have made written by my namesake. Salut William.

[@lamppostwillie]

@@willrich258 My long lost twin! Skol

[@robertoibertis5648]

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[@geobrower3069]

Wow, Elly's got me beat by about 5 years. I started driving tractors when I was 8 (I hate to say this, almost 60 years ago) helping out on Saturdays, with my Grandad and his sons in Lincolnshire, he was a timber merchant. Love the crawler, by 10yrs I was driving my favourite, a Ford Major on tracks! Keep up the good work!

[@susannewilliams]

Not only is this a most wonderful machine, but you sir, are an absolute breath of fresh air. Please keep doing these wonderful videos. I am figuring out how to build this in Lego Technic.

[@SDS-1]

It makes me happy to see the little one operating with hearing protection. Good job dad.

[@bgbthabun627]

ikr?

[@jasonkuehl639]

Wow! I'm in awe of this little machine. Part 1 had me impressed by it, but this video shows it can do far more than I thought. I see now what you meant by the box for your feet doing very well at keeping the operator clean and away from the tracks. Can't wait to see your next video! 🙂

[@alexanderj.mendez3815]

Same here!! I would love to find something like that. Now I have a modern tractor on my family’s 28 acres but this would be awesome during the winter. Make a slide and bring in firewood. Use it to bring in logs to build fences. Of course just to have a hay day riding it!! 🤣

[@davidfist7801]

That's the coolest vehicle I ever saw!

[@TheDaxdan]

Very nice machine and very good videos entertaining and informative I love old stuff and you keep them coming

[@parley22]

Thank you for preserving history's genius machinery!!! I can't wait to see your Forest Bear do the snow❄❄❄😊

[@hallmark2511]

Definitely going to be a handy tractor to have. Especially in the winter...

[@K3NnY_G]

Only thing I love more than this thing running over absolutely everything is how damn well it fits in that horse trailer. Everyone should like this video just on the premise of how much he had to move the camera in that bog.

[@melissasmess2773]

Thats so nice, you must be very proud. I have fond memories of logging with my cousin using his rare Cushman Traxster, fiberglass body on hydrostatically driven rubber tank treads

[@amaynard66]

Part one was great and this second piece was made even better for having watched it!

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Thanks! /Richard

[@scottgm321]

Thanks for the video, there was a lot of camera placement going on to get great shots. What an awesome machine, looks like a lot of fun.

[@AJMRFIXIT]

I Came on Your blog tonight and enjoyed can/t wait to see what you got going . Thanks AJ East,Texas USA

[@carlosbah4623]

There's nothing today comparable. In ruggedness, reliability, simplicity and usefulness. Things you could repair by yourself, without companies sueing you. I advocate for the right to repair. Sometimes I think we are going backwards.

[@russbilzing5348]

Having driven tracked vehicles in the Army for a short while, (M-113 and M-114 A1 E1) I've been delighted to see your efforts with the 'Forest Bear'. Not having 'log scissors' to use in my younger days, we would hook up a mule to the head of a log but would tie a coal shovel so that it smoothed out the transition between the sharp edge of the log and whatever it was being pulled over. Lacking the shovel, we would have to bevel the nose of the log for the same purpose. Either way seemed to placate the mule a great deal. Pleas continue your good work.

[@Ioughtaknowbetter]

It looks like great fun. I'm looking forward to seeing you do more with it. It looks pretty stable but still please don't flip it over onto yourself.

[@michaelarmstrong2577]

I love the little vehicle in the coolest little off-road tractor farm equipment it's just badass glad you got it working stay safe

[@mossmonaco9061]

Obviously a working machine but so much fun, there should be an owners club

[@markbowen3638]

Awesome machine, seems to run well! Definitely needs a headlight for those dark winter evenings! Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hi! Thank you. Yes i have found a back worklight from an old Ford 5000 tractor that i think i will use. /Richard

[@pycoed]

@@YesterdaysMachinery Brilliant machine ! Try an LED bulb in it, because I bet the alternator output is only 2 to 5 amps? You can get bridge rectifiers very cheaply on Ebay which you could build into the lamp perhaps? Or hide away a small electrical box with the modern stuff in, to preserve the looks? A good rub over with cahainsaw bar oil will keep the patina from deteriorating (its even wetter here in Wales!, & obviously warmer)

[@garypalonis5809]

I was surprised how well this machine seems to float over the forest floor whilst not tearing it up badly. It looks like a very useful old machine indeed.

[@elonmust7470]

It's because of how light it is.

[@webtoedman]

@@elonmust7470 Low ground pressure due to the area of the tracks.

[@elonmust7470]

@@webtoedman which is directly correlated to weight.

[@webtoedman]

@@elonmust7470 Applied pressure= force divided by area. Area in this case being the track length in contact with the ground.

[@elonmust7470]

@@webtoedman applied pressure is 100% related to the machine's weight.....

[@greyriddance64]

The use of jumping kids was top notch professional mechanic 👍😂

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Ye thats what the OM said, "Tension of tracks should be adjusted using 2 small kids on a flat surface" 😁

[@mickmuzzmkmz1628]

Watching this in action made me chuckle & giggle!😆

[@survivaluk6564]

Love the machine, looks like a post apocalyptic tank. Good work great channel

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Thank you! /Richard

[@thefirstmissinglink]

I'm quite envious! That looks like so much fun to work with! I think I would figure out a better ratio to maximize the available torque. This is the perfect design for service, utility and adaptability, way too cool! Going to have to watch the part 1 again.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Fun to work on and fun to use! Yes, this machine would sure be more useful after some modifications. But this is original, and still very good i think so it will stay. Better do make a home made improved copy, when iv'e used it for so long that i know what needs to be improved and how. Thanks, /Richard

[@quantumleap8888]

@@YesterdaysMachinery I want to build one now! I have a couple old skidoos that I can use to start with.

[@toompyfloyd4074]

Your boy at the end cracked me up! that wee tractor is absolutely adorable. God keep you and your family brother.

[@independentthinker8930]

I'm never lucky enough to find any cool machines like that.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Yesterdays Machinery man. 👍👌👏 Simply fantastic again and as always (video and work). I absolutely love the Forest Bear (and not only because my nickname is a combination made out of a piece of my Surname and Bear). It's a very versatile vehicle and I'm pretty surprised that it is able to pull/log trees with such a relatively small engine. I hope that there will be a third part where we can see the modifications. This time I subscribed at last, because I don't want to miss anything new from your channel. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all of you. Post Scriptum: A absolutely loved to see your little daughter driving the DIY mini tractor. It reminds me so much....

[@lv_woodturner3899]

I love the Forest-Bear. I can imagine how useful that is for you. Looks like you had a lot of fun trying this out. I wonder why the design did not prove popular. Thanks for the video. Dave.

[@dathaniel9403]

4:40 "I'm gonna find me a winch, but I don't think it's gonna be easy. It will take a while, I think, but someday." Me too, dude. Mee too.

[@Verstore]

Northern Sask, would love to own one. Your daughter rocks.

[@Wizarth]

I'm glad you showed it pulling a log. It looked great for a personal runaround but until you did that I was wondering how much work could be gotten out of it.

[@johnmcclain3887]

Pretty neat little machine you've found there. Make's me a bit jealous, except I've got plenty of my own to care for already. Looks like a good little workhorse.

[@maurice0769]

What a workhorse,and Elly's tractor is so good,thank you!

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

Elly knows exactly what she wants to do 😍😍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Yes, i think i will make a little video with this tractor and Elly. She is outstanding, and likes is. Then learning goes fast 🙂 /Richard

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

@@YesterdaysMachinery please do make a video of yourself and Elly, she outstanding and very cute 🥰. All of you Stay safe and well.

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday, I’d say that it preformed very well, great to see Elly having fun as well, Cheers

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hi there! And thanks. Yes Elly enjoys that tractor more than i enjoy mine i think. She is a good driver, i usually sitts in the wagon behind and points where she should drive me. Haha. /Richard

[@326dad]

Very cool antique ! Was pleased to see you could resurrect it.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Thank you! /Richard

[@OATMEALCMC]

This machine gave me some ideas. I need a mechanical mule for work on my own property and think I might build something based off this. Probably with a diesel powerplant, PTO, and the ability to power other tools via flatbelts to drive things like the lumber mill I plan on building. Thank you so much for the inspiration! I think I have my winter project picked out! 😁

[@kipshiflett9564]

Amazing your 3 yr. old daughter operating the tractor. She must be a smart little girl.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Yes, shape them young. She loves old machines with engines! /Richard

[@DaveyBlue32]

This is just awesome! I’m having fun watching you ride it around!

[@aborted4196]

I already watched your first video so if I missed it I apologize. Is this a one-off home built design or are these made by an actual company?

[@ThorAlexandre]

It's a two wheel tractor from Moto-standard in germany with a track conversion kit from Trygve Owren in Norway. Two wheel tractor conversions for forestery were pretty common in Norway, both tracked and various 4wd constructions.

[@MrThenry1988]

That's the best. My little 2019 Massey can pull 3 logs because the 3 point can pick the front of them up. Good show man. Good save for sure.

[@stevematthews684]

Howdy from Texas USA! That is a very interesting little tractor. Thank you for saving the past through preservation and for sharing.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Hi there! Nice to hear from Texas. Got a lot of relatives in the US, but not Texas i think. /Richard

[@stantoups8119]

SIR, your English is very good and your abilities are outstanding . Please go with God one day at a time , in Jesus name amen ." THANK YOU GOD ALMIGHTY FOR OUR SALVATION IN JESUS NAME AMEN .

[@VTKingdomsawing]

I'll keep my modern tractor with it's safety, comfort, usability and power. But the Forest Creeper is cool, no question

[@stephenrice4554]

Marvellous tool , those scissors or dogs as we call them ( get your fingers in the way and you're bitten ) will be a great addition. Your English is just fine , don't be doing yourself down . Great video 👍🇬🇧

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Thank you mate! /

[@krawdaddy33]

Man... right when I was thinking "i would love to see him hook up to a log" he hooks up to a log 😁 did great in the mud too!!

[@grobischmiede9301]

Hi Nice video, looks like fun ! greetings from germany

[@shazzorama]

I wish my great uncle were still alive to watch this. He would have loved it.

[@larryphillips4164]

Woulda never thought a lawnmower with tracks on it would be so fun. Gonna convert ma John deer tomorrow.

[@timmydrake9125]

It is cool no doubt I am 72. IV run dragline down in the woods. Company brought me fuel on Something like that back in the day

[@daveooooo]

Myself being a fabricator welder machinist machine builder this makes me want to fabricate one of these with newer components thank you for the idea. I think it would be very easy to construct with a walk behind commercial lawn mower.

[@MrKeys57]

"You are having TO MUCH FUN!" - ha,ha! - vilken häftig maskin! och till nytta också, mvh, Levi

[@TimeMariner]

That arc flash burned my eyes. Be expecting an optomotry bill heading your way. Lol kidding...love your machine

[@seansysig]

She got some torque! Great content thanks

[@nealgrubb1889]

seems like a practical machine for its day and now as well.. Also looks like fun as well

[@Postosuchus]

The way this thing moves, it's almost like stop-motion.

[@jacks6423]

Norwegian steel lives again! Keep up the great work brother

[@kevinAuman1]

Beautiful country you have there and what a really cool old machine!

[@lw7238]

I want one of those forest-bears. Great thing to have if you have a lot of trees on some land.

[@YesterdaysMachinery]

Yes wet land brings this machine to good use. Else a tractor is better. /Richard

[@larryg.9187]

..... Thank you for posting these films... They are appreciated... Your mechanical skills are top notch ... Best regards .....

[@michaeltreadwell777]

What a fantastic little machine - thanks for the videos about getting it running etc - fascinating and I can see how usefull it is going to be for you in snowy Sweden. Take care 🙂

[@zekecorder8226]

Great work getting the tracks tightened and everything running so well.

[@jimsworthow531]

awesome machine; they would sell today; i would buy one; thanks for sharing.

[@coptertim]

When I was about 12, mid 60s, I found an ad in Popular Mechanics for plans to build a mini tractor like this. I sent away my $5 ($45 of today's monopoly money) and several weeks later they arrived. The "Plans" were right up there with X-ray glasses and decoder rings. I mowed 15 lawns for a useless set of pencil drawings. I still want one only this time I think I'll find one already built. They look like a great grandpa/ grandson project.

[@archiemorrow7205]

Who’d a guessed you had a bear in that horse trailer! What fun.

[@MrAnderson4509]

I am still very much in love with this machine👍