A narrated composition of pictures that I took during the process of building my homemade tractor. These are not in perfect chronological order. Video edited with the free version of the YouCut app.
From someone that knows the hours, work, procurement and engineering involved in this build I say great job my friend. You should be proud of this build. My hat is off to you.
Thank you for a video, it's seems like you have a long history of building tractors from your grandfather, thank you for that good old pictures, What a great build.......!
Now that's what I call a job well done. And thanks for taking the time to put this video together. Regardless of it's style it was definitely worthwhile.
OUTSTANDING WORK! The design and engineering that went into this project is incredible. Because I enjou building things for myself, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the very kind comment and watching the video! Building stuff for yourself is so rewarding. We can only hope to leave some legacy of quality equipment after we're gone like my grandfather did.
That's a great build, and to be achieved with only simple tools! The final results look like a very strong piece of useful equipment that WILL last a lifetime, and that is also pleasing to the eye - Well done. :)
Damn. This is a fantastic build. I build a lot of stuff, so I know how much, not only physical time, but time thinking about all the details can take. You nailed it. And it doesn't really look homemade....it looks pretty good!
You sir, are a prime example of good 'old American ingenuity. Superlative work & craftsmanship. I salute your hard work!! You're an credit to all machinemen!!
Very nice build ! Your a man after my own hart . I love building my own machines as well . There's a certain amount of pride you have from building your own projects . Well done !
Well done Sir. This job seems to have all bases covered. I could imagine a whole pile of attachments to fit on the rear. Your build quality looks great. Cheers
This is just a fantastic build. I've watched this video at least once in the past and I'll be back to stare at it again and again. It's great inspiration for a custom tractor that I'm building myself. Thank you for taking the time to make this, and post it.
@@jessealt5415 Much appreciated Jesse. Thanks for your reply. I will be doing a video of the build progress soon. You're welcome to follow my channel and see when it pops up.
Wow very cool brother proper job 👍hello from Detroit Michigan I am a new subscriber I can't wait to see all of your videos thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise
Absolutely amazing build!! The tractor is beautiful. Definitely one of the best homemade tractors I've ever seen!! By the way, where did you purchase the rear tires? Thanks!!
Thanks, Theodore. I suppose you could cast some of those parts with molds. I haven't done that myself so I'm no expert. I definitely prefer steel. I think it holds up to more abuse and you can weld it easily.
I've been looking to build one of these for years, after I found the old Pow'r Pup homemade tractor plans. What is the width of the Ford 8.8 axle now? Those seem to be a lot easier to find than the Model A the old plans call for. Transmission, I might go for a T19 or NP435 since those are a bit easier to locate for cheap.
Hi Aaron, I cut the rear end down to 30.625" (flange to flange on the axle tubes). That ends up being 33" center to center for the back tires. Yeah, the junkyards are full of Ford 8.8's. It'll add more weight and is more durable than the model A rear anyway. It's available as a limited slip too, which is great if you don't have independent brakes. Good luck with your build!
You are a very talented guy!! I am building a tractor as well but I do not think I will be able to over engineer it the way you did. Fantastic job!! Are you in pennsylvania? Do you have an email?
Jesse: This is one very well thought out and executed tractor build. There are a lot of home built tractors on the 'net, I'd say your build is the best of the bunch. I'm inspired by a few of your machining techniques. Accept the compliment that I'll be openly stealing them from you.
@@jessealt5415 Thank you for the reply and info! I have a Kubota G1900 I am rebuilding as specifically a garden tractor. Removing the deck, adding a front loader and 3-Point hitch. Using the deck hydraulics for the 3-Point hitch. Rotary tiller, cultivator, harrow, turning plow, etc. Have all my implements already except a rotary tiller which I will build and run off the tractor PTO I will extend under and behind the rear-end. Tractor PTO is currently through the front axle pivot making it an easy matter to lengthen the no longer needed deck PTO shaft to a rear mounted carrier bearing. My current tires would only leave me about 3" of rear ground clearance after running the PTO drive shaft under the rear end. I have been looking at going to 14X7's to increase the ground clearance a bit but your 16X8's look so good on your tractor I am now thinking of getting the same size for mine. The 14X7's would fit right on and still clear the fender, but just barely. It wouldn't be too hard to raise the fender and go with those great looking 16X8's! Then I wouldn't have to worry about fender clearance and I get more ground clearance as an extra bonus. Thank you for uploading the video, it has been helpful to me as I am sure it has to many many others! Again thank you for the reply and hope your tractor is still getting the job done!
Very good job, congratulations. The tractor looks really great. Could you tell me about the size of the wheels? Thank you very much in advance. Greetings.
Thank you, Javier! The back tires are 8-16 R1 (16 inch rims from a junkyard Ford van). The front tires are 400-12 F2 (12 inch rims for a utility trailer).
Hi Bryant, Not really. There is an oil streak down the tranny where the shaft passes through the housing, but it is not enough to drip or reduce the oil level. I am using 90W mineral oil so it is pretty thick which helps, I think.
Hi Emil. You don't need 2 transmissions as long as you have some way to gear it down. The tractor my grandfather built has a single transmission (3 speeds + reverse) and uses different size pulleys and sprockets to gear it down. I wanted 2 transmissions to have a high range and low range. So I can have a really slow low gear, and still have a reasonable high "road gear." On my tractor, low-low is less than 1 MPH. High-high is probably around 12 MPH at max RPM. That would probably be hard to accomplish with 1 (affordable) gearbox.
This is well thought out and executed. I am just starting a build on a homemade mini tractor, since they are really expensive here if you can find one. What would you do different if you built another one? Thanks.
Thanks. Good question. Overall, I'm really happy with the tractor. I'm probably still in the honeymoon period so I wouldn't change much. I painted parts as I went to prevent rust. If I had it to do over, I would use primer, but only paint at the end. The 2 settings on the 3 point hitch are slow and too slow. If I was starting over, I'd make it lift with fewer pumps.
Also, I couldn't afford a decent metal lathe. There were a lot of times during the build I wish I had access to one...in case that's an option for you. I think I would save up for one if I was starting over. I also should have probably invested in a good plasma cutter before I started too. I have a carbon arc torch. You should have that or an acetylene torch for metal bending to start, I think.
@@jessealt5415 I am not a machinist, but I understand the utility of having a lathe at your disposal. Getting an oxygen/ acetylene torch setup is one of my goals for the new year. I have a peerless 2300 transaxle I bought online coming Monday, so I will be able to figure out more from there. The transaxle came out of a john deere 216, so it should be plenty sturdy for the stuff I will be doing. Thanks again for advice on this project.
Finding cheap parts is a challenge. I used junk yards where I could pull the parts myself, craigslist and ebay (trying to be patient for good deals), and having friends and relatives that have old junk lying around. In all cases getting used components that need work saves money, but it still adds up.
@@jessealt5415 its never old junk but experienced resources, a friend and I build lots of things from his resource areas, it's very rewarding making something that costs next to nothing in materials, you have made a winner, my only comment would be that I would have chosen a darker green, but there you go!! 😊.
@@CrusaderSports250Darker green?... Yeah, if I was starting over I think I'd do AC orange, but it all endes up rust red/brown anyway. I come from a "junk" collecting family. My brother is the best in generations, but we all share and have plenty when working on a project.
I watched several videos. You mentioned the front rims were from a trailer. Where did the back rims come from? What size are the rear rims? What size are the rear tires?
I have been planning in my head a tractor biuld of this type for a few years now. I doubt if it will actually get done till I retire in four years time. The question of the clutch is the big conundrum just now... do I use an automotive type clutch, or do I do it with a belt clutch? H'mmm... would love to do it by automotive clutch, but this may stump me if I don't get some help.... good little film clip, I enjoyed it and am about to subscribe. Nice work on your tractor, I'm a teensy bit jealous.
Yeah, I struggled with how to do the clutch too. I eventually chose a belt-slip clutch because it was easier, cheaper and could fit in a smaller space. An automotive clutch would be better for heavy-duty work and more efficient if you could make it work though. Good luck on your future tractor!
THANKS! My grandfather built 2 tractors. The other is farm-tractor-size and also did a lot of hard work through the years. For my tractor, the wheelbase is 53 inches, the track is 33 inches. The back tires are 8-16 R1 (16 inch rims). The front tires are 400-12 F2 (12 inch rims).
Sure. I have other videos showing it doing some work. Here's a few links: th-cam.com/video/1zDflr_vAHM/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/QEt12i5dFD4/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/OY5zaSRkc0Y/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/tj3avrFdRGk/w-d-xo.html
It's hard to get a differential to drive tracks , getting them to steer . Almost have to have a hydrostatic drive , which would add a couple thousand to the cost
From someone that knows the hours, work, procurement and engineering involved in this build I say great job my friend. You should be proud of this build. My hat is off to you.
Thanks, Lee
Thank you for a video, it's seems like you have a long history of building tractors from your grandfather, thank you for that good old pictures, What a great build.......!
Now that's what I call a job well done. And thanks for taking the time to put this video together. Regardless of it's style it was definitely worthwhile.
Thank you!
You took your time and did a nice job. You should be proud of that tractor. you kept up a family tradition of building home made tractors.
Thank you!
Phenomenal job. Your Grandfather would be proud.
Thanks, Adam! That means a lot. He was a great man and I'm glad I got to spend my childhood around him.
Beautiful tractor. We posted your video on our homemade tools forum yesterday (credited to you, of course!), and people really liked it.
Oh, cool. Thanks!
OUTSTANDING WORK! The design and engineering that went into this project is incredible. Because I enjou building things for myself, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the very kind comment and watching the video! Building stuff for yourself is so rewarding. We can only hope to leave some legacy of quality equipment after we're gone like my grandfather did.
@@jessealt5415 I liked your slide show . I believe it is far better than any video you could have made .
Wow! Thanks Huck! That is great to hear.
That's a great build, and to be achieved with only simple tools! The final results look like a very strong piece of useful equipment that WILL last a lifetime, and that is also pleasing to the eye - Well done. :)
Thank you! So far it has been useful and holding up. It sure hasn't passed the test of time yet like my grandfather's tractors have. Time will tell.
Did a beautiful paint job!!
Damn. This is a fantastic build. I build a lot of stuff, so I know how much, not only physical time, but time thinking about all the details can take. You nailed it. And it doesn't really look homemade....it looks pretty good!
Thanks Rock! You're right. I definitely spent a lot of time thinking and planning for this build.
You sir, are a prime example of good 'old American ingenuity. Superlative work & craftsmanship. I salute your hard work!! You're an credit to all machinemen!!
Wow! Powerful words. THANK YOU!
Very nice build ! Your a man after my own hart . I love building my own machines as well . There's a certain amount of pride you have from building your own projects . Well done !
Thanks, Doug! Yes, there is definitely pride in building your own machine.
Very ingenious!!
Well done Sir. This job seems to have all bases covered. I could imagine a whole pile of attachments to fit on the rear. Your build quality looks great. Cheers
Thank you! Yes, I think the 3 point hitch really adds to the utility of the tractor.
This is just a fantastic build. I've watched this video at least once in the past and I'll be back to stare at it again and again. It's great inspiration for a custom tractor that I'm building myself. Thank you for taking the time to make this, and post it.
That's great! If you decide to post videos of your build, please come back and let me know. And THANK YOU!
@@jessealt5415 Much appreciated Jesse. Thanks for your reply.
I will be doing a video of the build progress soon.
You're welcome to follow my channel and see when it pops up.
OK. I will follow your channel.
@@jessealt5415 Very cool. Welcome to my craziness!!
Very nice project. Thank you for sharing it.
You're welcome! And thank you!
Love your build!!
Thank you, Stephen!
Two thumbs up. 👍👍
Thanks!
That tractor is awesome! Great job!
Thank you, Loren.
Very nice build, sir. You exhibited some very cleaver problem solving and creative thinking during this build. Well done.
Thanks!
You did a really nice job. Hats off to you.
Thanks, Brett!
Wow very cool brother proper job 👍hello from Detroit Michigan I am a new subscriber I can't wait to see all of your videos thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise
Hello in Detroit! And thanks!
👍👍👍biutiful tractor LIKE
Thanks, Marin!
NICE! You did a great job on that thing!
Thanks! I just checked out the homemade tractor on your channel. I can't wait to see more.
@Jesse Alt Thanks for checking it out. I can't wait to get started on it!
Neat looking little tractor you built and deigned I'm impressed....
Thank you, Robert!
Thank you did a very good job it looks nice looks like you should be a mechanic or an engineer somewhere good luck with it and have fun
I shoulld have.... it's in my DNA.... but then it would stop being fun. Thanks.
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Enjoyed the rebuild story.
Thanks, Thomas!
Nice job man, what a cool implement!
Thank you, Christopher!
nice work my friend👍💪😉🚜
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Nicely done!
Thank you!
Great engineering. I'd like to borrow some of your ideas. Absolutely an inspiring video.
Thanks!
Brilliant 👏
Looks good too...
I intend to build one too
Thanks, Simon. Good luck with yours.
Very cool !
Thanks, Anthony!
Absolutely amazing build!! The tractor is beautiful. Definitely one of the best homemade tractors I've ever seen!! By the way, where did you purchase the rear tires? Thanks!!
Thank you! I bought the rear tires from Amazon, but they're Carlisle tires so they are available lots of places.
Wow your creation is amazing. I love it. I've completed a cultivator science project. You see.
Thanks!
Wow! Great Job!
Thank you!
Good job..
Thank you, Richard!
Awesome build I love anything farm equipment so a mini tractor obviously caught my eye . You said you go parts form grainger where are you from.
Thanks! Me too. Well I'm from northeastern PA (where I grew up with tractors and farm equipment,) but I live just outside Baltimore MD now.
Great job
Thanks!
Awesome 👌!!!
Thank you, Curtis!
Awesome 👍
Thank you Thomas!
That really is awesome build it really came out great
Thanks!
this tractor looks so realistic and cool as well. does this have a working pto?
Thank you Jorn! No. It does not have a PTO.
Very nice. Well done. Will do more than most new tractors. Will last much longer as well.
Thank you, Chuck!
You done a great job bro
Thank you!
Nice work
Thanks!
Great job sir, you just got a new subscriber. I am curious! Could some of those pieces be mold at home with melted-cast iron?
Thanks, Theodore. I suppose you could cast some of those parts with molds. I haven't done that myself so I'm no expert. I definitely prefer steel. I think it holds up to more abuse and you can weld it easily.
Nice job though!!
I've been looking to build one of these for years, after I found the old Pow'r Pup homemade tractor plans. What is the width of the Ford 8.8 axle now? Those seem to be a lot easier to find than the Model A the old plans call for. Transmission, I might go for a T19 or NP435 since those are a bit easier to locate for cheap.
Hi Aaron, I cut the rear end down to 30.625" (flange to flange on the axle tubes). That ends up being 33" center to center for the back tires. Yeah, the junkyards are full of Ford 8.8's. It'll add more weight and is more durable than the model A rear anyway. It's available as a limited slip too, which is great if you don't have independent brakes. Good luck with your build!
Excellent
Thanks!
Thasts nice... realy nice.😁✌
Thank you!
So good saved.
Thank you!
You are a very talented guy!! I am building a tractor as well but I do not think I will be able to over engineer it the way you did. Fantastic job!! Are you in pennsylvania? Do you have an email?
Thanks! I'm in Maryland, but I grew up in NEPA and visit home a few times a year. My email is jalt001 at msn dot com
Jesse: This is one very well thought out and executed tractor build. There are a lot of home built tractors on the 'net, I'd say your build is the best of the bunch. I'm inspired by a few of your machining techniques. Accept the compliment that I'll be openly stealing them from you.
Thank you! I'm happy if any of this video helps you with ideas for your own project.
Great video man
Thank you!
Nice job 👍
Thanks!
that's awesome man
Thank you!
Pretty good, for an amateur of course.
Ummm...Thanks?
Great looking tractor!
Love the rear tires!
What size are the rear tires? 15 rim X 7 width?
Thanks! The rear tires are 16 inch rims x 8 inches wide.
@@jessealt5415 Thank you for the reply and info!
I have a Kubota G1900 I am rebuilding as specifically a garden tractor. Removing the deck, adding a front loader and 3-Point hitch. Using the deck hydraulics for the 3-Point hitch. Rotary tiller, cultivator, harrow, turning plow, etc. Have all my implements already except a rotary tiller which I will build and run off the tractor PTO I will extend under and behind the rear-end. Tractor PTO is currently through the front axle pivot making it an easy matter to lengthen the no longer needed deck PTO shaft to a rear mounted carrier bearing. My current tires would only leave me about 3" of rear ground clearance after running the PTO drive shaft under the rear end. I have been looking at going to 14X7's to increase the ground clearance a bit but your 16X8's look so good on your tractor I am now thinking of getting the same size for mine. The 14X7's would fit right on and still clear the fender, but just barely. It wouldn't be too hard to raise the fender and go with those great looking 16X8's! Then I wouldn't have to worry about fender clearance and I get more ground clearance as an extra bonus.
Thank you for uploading the video, it has been helpful to me as I am sure it has to many many others!
Again thank you for the reply and hope your tractor is still getting the job done!
Very good job, congratulations. The tractor looks really great. Could you tell me about the size of the wheels? Thank you very much in advance. Greetings.
Thank you, Javier! The back tires are 8-16 R1 (16 inch rims from a junkyard Ford van). The front tires are 400-12 F2 (12 inch rims for a utility trailer).
Been wanting to build , but I definitely want a live pto , and I cannot figure how to build it . So will likely get a well used Kubota and rebuild it
Yeah, I think that's a good plan if you want a live pto.
Jesse, on your model a transmission, did you have any oil running out of the rear shaft/bearing area?
Hi Bryant,
Not really. There is an oil streak down the tranny where the shaft passes through the housing, but it is not enough to drip or reduce the oil level. I am using 90W mineral oil so it is pretty thick which helps, I think.
Im thinking about building one of these. One question, do you think that two gearboxes are necessary or could you run a set up with just one?
Hi Emil. You don't need 2 transmissions as long as you have some way to gear it down. The tractor my grandfather built has a single transmission (3 speeds + reverse) and uses different size pulleys and sprockets to gear it down. I wanted 2 transmissions to have a high range and low range. So I can have a really slow low gear, and still have a reasonable high "road gear." On my tractor, low-low is less than 1 MPH. High-high is probably around 12 MPH at max RPM. That would probably be hard to accomplish with 1 (affordable) gearbox.
@@jessealt5415 Ok, thanks!
This is well thought out and executed. I am just starting a build on a homemade mini tractor, since they are really expensive here if you can find one. What would you do different if you built another one? Thanks.
Thanks. Good question. Overall, I'm really happy with the tractor. I'm probably still in the honeymoon period so I wouldn't change much. I painted parts as I went to prevent rust. If I had it to do over, I would use primer, but only paint at the end. The 2 settings on the 3 point hitch are slow and too slow. If I was starting over, I'd make it lift with fewer pumps.
@@jessealt5415 Thank you, I will keep these things in mind.
Also, I couldn't afford a decent metal lathe. There were a lot of times during the build I wish I had access to one...in case that's an option for you. I think I would save up for one if I was starting over. I also should have probably invested in a good plasma cutter before I started too. I have a carbon arc torch. You should have that or an acetylene torch for metal bending to start, I think.
@@jessealt5415 I am not a machinist, but I understand the utility of having a lathe at your disposal. Getting an oxygen/ acetylene torch setup is one of my goals for the new year. I have a peerless 2300 transaxle I bought online coming Monday, so I will be able to figure out more from there. The transaxle came out of a john deere 216, so it should be plenty sturdy for the stuff I will be doing. Thanks again for advice on this project.
It sounds like you have a good start. Enjoy the build!
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Very interesting And I want to build one mini tracktor for our needs... Own build can give more and more satisfaction right💌
Thanks! Yes, you are right.
@@jessealt5415 so please let me know the where do I found engine and other parts for a cheaper price...
Finding cheap parts is a challenge. I used junk yards where I could pull the parts myself, craigslist and ebay (trying to be patient for good deals), and having friends and relatives that have old junk lying around. In all cases getting used components that need work saves money, but it still adds up.
@@jessealt5415 its never old junk but experienced resources, a friend and I build lots of things from his resource areas, it's very rewarding making something that costs next to nothing in materials, you have made a winner, my only comment would be that I would have chosen a darker green, but there you go!! 😊.
@@CrusaderSports250Darker green?... Yeah, if I was starting over I think I'd do AC orange, but it all endes up rust red/brown anyway.
I come from a "junk" collecting family. My brother is the best in generations, but we all share and have plenty when working on a project.
bro what engine you use? primary gearbox is individually from engine?
The engine is a Briggs 16HP I/C cast iron single cylinder. It is independent from any gearbox.
I watched several videos. You mentioned the front rims were from a trailer. Where did the back rims come from? What size are the rear rims? What size are the rear tires?
The back rims are 16 inch. I pulled them from a Ford E150 van in a junkyard.
The rear tires are 8-16 R1.
Awesome job! I would love to build one similar. Maybe somewhere down the road I will as I'm only 29
Thanks Jeffrey. I think you should go for it when the time is right!
I have been planning in my head a tractor biuld of this type for a few years now. I doubt if it will actually get done till I retire in four years time. The question of the clutch is the big conundrum just now... do I use an automotive type clutch, or do I do it with a belt clutch? H'mmm... would love to do it by automotive clutch, but this may stump me if I don't get some help.... good little film clip, I enjoyed it and am about to subscribe. Nice work on your tractor, I'm a teensy bit jealous.
Yeah, I struggled with how to do the clutch too. I eventually chose a belt-slip clutch because it was easier, cheaper and could fit in a smaller space. An automotive clutch would be better for heavy-duty work and more efficient if you could make it work though. Good luck on your future tractor!
i want to know how the clutch works? i understand the concept, but how is it connected?
This video may help. th-cam.com/video/QX98vV-vevI/w-d-xo.html
have you tried making a dozer or some heavy machines?
No...Maybe someday
Can you tell me a wheel track, wheelbase, tire and wheel size....!
It's perfect....!
THANKS! My grandfather built 2 tractors. The other is farm-tractor-size and also did a lot of hard work through the years. For my tractor, the wheelbase is 53 inches, the track is 33 inches. The back tires are 8-16 R1 (16 inch rims). The front tires are 400-12 F2 (12 inch rims).
Thank you, if you Still have those old tractors then you can make video on them....!
Where are you from bro?
How did you fit back rims
Hi Floyd. I pulled the rims off a Ford van so they fit right on the Ford rear end, no modification needed.
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I think the owner of those tractors is a rich guy. He used a silver chain to pull his tractor
We don't get to see it run or do some work?
Sure. I have other videos showing it doing some work. Here's a few links:
th-cam.com/video/1zDflr_vAHM/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/QEt12i5dFD4/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/OY5zaSRkc0Y/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/tj3avrFdRGk/w-d-xo.html
hp?
16 hp
Hi good job I gessnow If making it with tracks would have been easier
Thanks!
It's hard to get a differential to drive tracks , getting them to steer . Almost have to have a hydrostatic drive , which would add a couple thousand to the cost
Nothing to say so!
Hii can I talk with you
Yes, We can if you want to talk about this tractor or similar projects.
2 yaers i made 1 in 60 dayz
Wow. That's awesome
Yes , i was right you don't give a shit and that is a very good sign that there life is a mess also !!!!!!!!
I think that sign falls somewhere way below trolling TH-cam videos🤔🤣🤷♀️ Also, *their* lol
BORING
Hi Phephe! Thanks for the feedback.
I think the owner of those tractors is a rich guy. He used a silver chain to pull his tractor
I think the owner of those tractors is a rich guy. He used a silver chain to pull his tractor