This post was in my daily YT feed and it almost made me cry. I time travelled back to my childhood the moment I heard that thing fire up. My grandfather had this exact model and he taught me how to drive it when I was 8yrs old. He cut his hay, windrowed with a drop-tine (circa 1920 I think) rake, plowed his and my dad's gardens (then harrowed) each spring, and I spent many a Sunday afternoon with him in the late fall sawing logs on his tip-table rig that he hooked up to the right hand side flywheel with an ancient leather 20'-long drive belt he salvaged from an old textile mill in Lawrence, MA, sometime in the 1940's. I can still hear that 40"D circular saw blade singing with each cut. I'd give up an arm or an eye to be back there again with him, and that old tractor. It was like a member of the family. Never a problem with that 1939 F14 of his. It never failed. Thanks for an awesome video. You have the right life-perspective my friend. I subscribed. Cheers.
Well this note made me well up! Thank you so much for the kind words and the wonderful, evocative memories! Those wild saws driven by leather belts held together with staples! Crazy! The man who kept this tractor going died a few years ago, and I miss him often. I learned so much from him about motors and life and quality. Thank you,
I love to see old farm tractors especially ones that require a hand crank to start. Watching it fire up speaks volumes of the quality of machinery back then
I did my dad had 4 of those old earlier iron tractors and F12 an F14 an F20 and a larger I think F30 I guess as it was much bigger than the F20 and was quite the bull in the field it was my moms stepfather's tractor each one had it's own likes and quirks and all of them loved to run I was shocked when you said that his F14 didnt have reverse dads F12 was 3spd with rev. And the F14 also a 3spd with rev. And live geardriven hydraulics the F20 had a 4spdwith rev and the F30 had 4 SPDR with 2 rev. Gears and two PTO systems one for hydraulics at the draw bar.and that's it .thanks for the treat .
Wow that's a great tractor. 39 wow. I was impressed with my 49. I mow my small field with its side sickle. I have to work on it hopefully this winter, but I'm in the process of building the garage, a part of an addition project. The radiator doesn't hold water. Hoping it's just a gasket. Anyways, thanks again for your hard work
Fantastic. The metal that doessn't rust and the one-crank starting you mentiin? Those are the direct results of the care, attention and respect that Alan has infused into that machine over the years. There is something truly special, very nearly "alive" about some machines. While I don't believe they are in any way sentient, I firmly believe they can be inbued with a soul under the right circumstances. Alan gave you an understanding of this, in a small way that apparently has grown over the years. Thank God your Dad was insightful enough to keep you home from school that day for what would ultimately become an incredible life lesson. I am sure the lessons of the day at school were important, but I doubt so truly profound.
Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful and incisive comment. I couldn't agree with you more. That one day sticks out in my mind like non other from my Jr. High days. I am very lucky to have had those opportunities as a kid.
Great Video, I remember painting that Tractor when I was about 8 and then putting the first two chips in the paint with my front teeth chasing a fly ball. Tractor 1 Kid with open mouth 0. I know Alan has seen this video several times now and loves it.
Thank you so much, and thank you for that great story! I think I can see the chips, toothlike in form. I am so exited that Alan has watched this and can garner some enjoyment out it. Thanks.
Amazing. There's a lot to be said for a minimalist design that gets the job done. When I was a kid I had an International Harvester truck ('67 Scout). It was an unstoppable tractor of a little truck. Only four cylinders, 3 speeds (which gears were not synced at all), no power steering or power brakes, no safety features, and nothing even resembling a roll bar, but I drove with the top off anyway. It had a choke, which was pretty odd for a truck in 67 I believe (not really sure I wasn't around in 67). There wasn't much that could break on it, and even after doing hard service as a brush fire truck for a local department for years it never once gave me any issues. I sold it when I got tired of driving what was basically a street legal tractor, but I've regretted that sale ever since.
This is a wonderful comment. Jonathan Ward from Icon motors would heartily agree with this sentiment of yours. He makes them less simple now, though. I love how analog a visceral is is to drive a 'street legal tractor' . It can be a terrible pain, but a truly participatory experience. I have a 67 volvo 1800 which is nothing like a tractor, except the robust 4 cylinder. But taking that on long drives is so fun and engaging. Feeling the earth through the machine. Thanks for the comment.
Grew up with a F12 and F20, brought back some great memories bushhogging briars here in SE Oklahoma. Had to be careful with the live pto around creek banks.
I bet you did! I am glad you liked this video. I was amazed at how much seeming power came out of that motor. The gearing was amazing. Did you find it tippy near the creek banks? And what about hornets?
@@BusHuxley they had steel Wheels so you had to hang on going up those Rocky hills. One can't remember which could be switched over to coal oil, After the engine warmed up. We are talking 60 years ago so details are a little vague sometimes. Hal
thank you for showing!! I have a 39 f14 my self. It still is working unit. farmer long time ago took out the 113 out due to cracking of block an put in a 248 out of crawler i also have a 63 Ford Commander 6000. I love both tractors. I am also in process of getting a 39 john Deere A. I know your friend loves it. thanks again for showing hope your friend lets you show again.. Have a Merry Christmas.
Thanks a lot for this comment! It is a wonderful piece of engineering and technology that can still fire like that 80 years later. That commander 6000 is a beast! What do you use it for mostly?
Sorry but have to watch again! OK I lied I'm not sorry. Great video I had to watch again!! An I hear ya. Tractor like that never ages. I don't have rust just have some ware with parts running against each other parts. Thanks again I'm looking for you running it again here hope I can find it take care.
I am scheming a way to stuff a go pro down into the head of the old Ford. There will be plenty of light once the plug ignites the gas. I'm glad to see this gig you;ve gotten with the mill. This lovely hybrid of making a living from your channel, off the channel is great. Keep it up.
Thanks for noticing! It took a really long time but was completely worth it! I don't color correct my videos at all to speak of, and maybe I should to make those colors pop more.
If you ever get over to Northern Michigan the third weekend in August, you should check out the Buckley Old Engine and Thrasher Show. Hundreds of old tractors, crazy steam engines and the like. You would love it.
I just ran across this video today. Great video, great machine, great camera work, great editing, great mowing, etc., etc. I'm sure you know this by now, but the F-14 does have reverse. But, as I said, great video. I really enjoyed it, and that setup did a tremendous job of cutting down those weeds, brush, and small trees. Thanks for sharing it.
Terry Reed Thank you so much for the kind comment! That day was the last time I ran it, but plan on running it this summer. Where is reverse? It has amazing power and torque for 12 hp! Brilliant work design.
@@BusHuxley the gear shift pattern should be second to the top left, third to the top right, neutral in the middle, reverse left rear and first right rear. I have the OM in pdf format if you need it. If you do, send me an email at terry316jd@gmail.com.
Never met an old tractor I didn't like! Must have a really good mag. I laughed out load when your video got to the part with the camera on the wheel. Every time I watch one of your videos, I realize why no one watches mine, their boring. That being said, yours always inspire me to try harder. Always look forward to the next one. Stay warm my friend.
Thanks a lot for the comment ! No one watches them cause no one is seeing them. Thats all there is to that. I have been making videos steadily for about 6 years. Until quite recently, every video I put out got 20 to 40 views. I grew to enjoy how few views i was getting! I was producing decent content too! I think its just a matter of time. I like your work. Keep plugging away.
Yes, it is important to prioritize. I have to sell the 57 Ford 641 work master that I have featured here on this channel a bunch. Cause I'm building a house from trees!
Jeeze guy! Dont cross your thumb over that crank! Keep it on the same side as your fingers. If that engine kicks on start it'll break your thumb clean off.
Sounds real good, bud! I like that bush hog setup. Doesn't even sound like it is working hard while cutting. Keep them running! Careful around them old tractors, though... They are CONTAGIOUS, and there is NO CURE! Come on over and check out my channel if you like these old girls!
Kenny Kizzle You got that right. I had to sell mine when I bought my house. I’m getting the itch again. I had a real ugly 8n that was probably the best running 8n I’ve ever seen. Should have kept that ugly old girl.
Heck yeah! It is a really, really solid bush hog setup. One that I have never used, and it cuts so well. I am also shocked by that same thing, it doesn't even feel like its working that hard. I am exited to check out your growing channel. It looks great! I have a 1946 Ford 2n and a 57 Ford 641 Workmaster. I have to sell the 57. It's a tough fight to resist the growth of the paddock.
I do my best! Those Workmasters are interesting tractors. I always thought they were a good looking tractor as well. I have to resist buying nearly on a daily basis! For one, I don't have the money, and two - we have a baby on the way! A new adventure, nonetheless.
This post was in my daily YT feed and it almost made me cry. I time travelled back to my childhood the moment I heard that thing fire up. My grandfather had this exact model and he taught me how to drive it when I was 8yrs old. He cut his hay, windrowed with a drop-tine (circa 1920 I think) rake, plowed his and my dad's gardens (then harrowed) each spring, and I spent many a Sunday afternoon with him in the late fall sawing logs on his tip-table rig that he hooked up to the right hand side flywheel with an ancient leather 20'-long drive belt he salvaged from an old textile mill in Lawrence, MA, sometime in the 1940's. I can still hear that 40"D circular saw blade singing with each cut. I'd give up an arm or an eye to be back there again with him, and that old tractor. It was like a member of the family. Never a problem with that 1939 F14 of his. It never failed. Thanks for an awesome video. You have the right life-perspective my friend. I subscribed. Cheers.
Well this note made me well up! Thank you so much for the kind words and the wonderful, evocative memories! Those wild saws driven by leather belts held together with staples! Crazy!
The man who kept this tractor going died a few years ago, and I miss him often. I learned so much from him about motors and life and quality. Thank you,
I love to see old farm tractors especially ones that require a hand crank to start. Watching it fire up speaks volumes of the quality of machinery back then
It was an incurable machine.
I did my dad had 4 of those old earlier iron tractors and F12 an F14 an F20 and a larger I think F30 I guess as it was much bigger than the F20 and was quite the bull in the field it was my moms stepfather's tractor each one had it's own likes and quirks and all of them loved to run I was shocked when you said that his F14 didnt have reverse dads F12 was 3spd with rev. And the F14 also a 3spd with rev. And live geardriven hydraulics the F20 had a 4spdwith rev and the F30 had 4 SPDR with 2 rev. Gears and two PTO systems one for hydraulics at the draw bar.and that's it .thanks for the treat .
Neat! thanks for the comment.
Wow that's a great tractor. 39 wow. I was impressed with my 49. I mow my small field with its side sickle. I have to work on it hopefully this winter, but I'm in the process of building the garage, a part of an addition project. The radiator doesn't hold water. Hoping it's just a gasket. Anyways, thanks again for your hard work
Thanks a lot!
I have a few old cars and engines I love to hear run. Kinda reminded me of that 8n tractor. Great as usual, thanks
Isn't it wonderful? I love smelling a carbonated vehicles exhaust as i drive by.
Awesome!!! Love the old tractors! Thanks for the tribute to your friend and the old Farmall!
Thanks a lot!
Fantastic. The metal that doessn't rust and the one-crank starting you mentiin? Those are the direct results of the care, attention and respect that Alan has infused into that machine over the years. There is something truly special, very nearly "alive" about some machines. While I don't believe they are in any way sentient, I firmly believe they can be inbued with a soul under the right circumstances. Alan gave you an understanding of this, in a small way that apparently has grown over the years. Thank God your Dad was insightful enough to keep you home from school that day for what would ultimately become an incredible life lesson. I am sure the lessons of the day at school were important, but I doubt so truly profound.
Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful and incisive comment. I couldn't agree with you more. That one day sticks out in my mind like non other from my Jr. High days. I am very lucky to have had those opportunities as a kid.
Feel the same way working my 1944 ford in the woods. Be well and thanks for sharing that special machine 👍
It is so fun. Thanks for comment. Hope your enjoying wood stove season. I know I am.
Great Video, I remember painting that Tractor when I was about 8 and then putting the first two chips in the paint with my front teeth chasing a fly ball. Tractor 1 Kid with open mouth 0. I know Alan has seen this video several times now and loves it.
Thank you so much, and thank you for that great story! I think I can see the chips, toothlike in form. I am so exited that Alan has watched this and can garner some enjoyment out it. Thanks.
Great video, i like this wonderful sound 😎
I have a Deering F14
Nice greetings from Austria
Amazing. There's a lot to be said for a minimalist design that gets the job done. When I was a kid I had an International Harvester truck ('67 Scout). It was an unstoppable tractor of a little truck. Only four cylinders, 3 speeds (which gears were not synced at all), no power steering or power brakes, no safety features, and nothing even resembling a roll bar, but I drove with the top off anyway. It had a choke, which was pretty odd for a truck in 67 I believe (not really sure I wasn't around in 67). There wasn't much that could break on it, and even after doing hard service as a brush fire truck for a local department for years it never once gave me any issues. I sold it when I got tired of driving what was basically a street legal tractor, but I've regretted that sale ever since.
This is a wonderful comment. Jonathan Ward from Icon motors would heartily agree with this sentiment of yours. He makes them less simple now, though. I love how analog a visceral is is to drive a 'street legal tractor' . It can be a terrible pain, but a truly participatory experience. I have a 67 volvo 1800 which is nothing like a tractor, except the robust 4 cylinder. But taking that on long drives is so fun and engaging. Feeling the earth through the machine. Thanks for the comment.
Grew up with a F12 and F20, brought back some great memories bushhogging briars here in SE Oklahoma. Had to be careful with the live pto around creek banks.
I bet you did! I am glad you liked this video. I was amazed at how much seeming power came out of that motor. The gearing was amazing. Did you find it tippy near the creek banks? And what about hornets?
@@BusHuxley they had steel Wheels so you had to hang on going up those Rocky hills. One can't remember which could be switched over to coal oil, After the engine warmed up. We are talking 60 years ago so details are a little vague sometimes. Hal
@@jackcolley5761 they must have had Amazing traction but ridden so hard! But never have to worry about a flat. Thanks for the reply.
thank you for showing!! I have a 39 f14 my self. It still is working unit. farmer long time ago took out the 113 out due to cracking of block an put in a 248 out of crawler i also have a 63 Ford Commander 6000. I love both tractors. I am also in process of getting a 39 john Deere A. I know your friend loves it. thanks again for showing hope your friend lets you show again.. Have a Merry Christmas.
Thanks a lot for this comment! It is a wonderful piece of engineering and technology that can still fire like that 80 years later. That commander 6000 is a beast! What do you use it for mostly?
Used for plowing raking & baling.
Sorry but have to watch again! OK I lied I'm not sorry. Great video I had to watch again!! An I hear ya. Tractor like that never ages. I don't have rust just have some ware with parts running against each other parts. Thanks again I'm looking for you running it again here hope I can find it take care.
"Hey Siri, what's a Troglodyte?" I believe the camera angle gauntlet has officially been thrown down here. Every bit of this was awesome! As usual.
I am scheming a way to stuff a go pro down into the head of the old Ford. There will be plenty of light once the plug ignites the gas. I'm glad to see this gig you;ve gotten with the mill. This lovely hybrid of making a living from your channel, off the channel is great. Keep it up.
What a great old piece of amazing engineering.
I agree!
Thanks for coloring all those trees in the background, shows you and the tractor at your peak performance.
Thanks for noticing! It took a really long time but was completely worth it! I don't color correct my videos at all to speak of, and maybe I should to make those colors pop more.
If you ever get over to Northern Michigan the third weekend in August, you should check out the Buckley Old Engine and Thrasher Show. Hundreds of old tractors, crazy steam engines and the like. You would love it.
Your right. I would love that. Ill aim for it some day I hope.
Don't forget Oakley's tractor show put on by the mid Michigan gas Tractor association
Wonderful video, Bus. Like Northwest Sawyer mentioned, your camera angles are spectacular. Nicely done, and what a great machine!
Thank you sir! It was a fun one to shoot and edit. You know how that feels.
The Go Pro on the wheel was messing with my head for a sec. Good stuff, as always, Bus.
Yeah! I had to cut that down a bit more than i had planned. I was afraid of inducing mass vomit. But I really like the shot. Thanks !
Love that shot!
I just ran across this video today. Great video, great machine, great camera work, great editing, great mowing, etc., etc. I'm sure you know this by now, but the F-14 does have reverse. But, as I said, great video. I really enjoyed it, and that setup did a tremendous job of cutting down those weeds, brush, and small trees. Thanks for sharing it.
Terry Reed Thank you so much for the kind comment! That day was the last time I ran it, but plan on running it this summer. Where is reverse?
It has amazing power and torque for 12 hp! Brilliant work design.
@@BusHuxley the gear shift pattern should be second to the top left, third to the top right, neutral in the middle, reverse left rear and first right rear. I have the OM in pdf format if you need it. If you do, send me an email at terry316jd@gmail.com.
Loved it! Machines like that were massive labour savers, which made them life savers. Here in Britain, also 😀
Yes indeed! It is all of that history that makes it neat to kind of still participate in.
Outstanding!
Thanks a lot!
There is always something very therapeutic about using an old tractor to brush hog. We use an International 330 on our farm to do the brush hogging.
I always find it a little scary when I first engage the PTO with the bush hog attached... lol
I imagine I am flying one of the first trans-atlantic flights in the very early days of aviation.
I concur.
Never met an old tractor I didn't like! Must have a really good mag. I laughed out load when your video got to the part with the camera on the wheel. Every time I watch one of your videos, I realize why no one watches mine, their boring. That being said, yours always inspire me to try harder. Always look forward to the next one. Stay warm my friend.
Thanks a lot for the comment ! No one watches them cause no one is seeing them. Thats all there is to that. I have been making videos steadily for about 6 years. Until quite recently, every video I put out got 20 to 40 views. I grew to enjoy how few views i was getting! I was producing decent content too! I think its just a matter of time. I like your work. Keep plugging away.
I hope you have a fantastic weekend 👍
I did! Kind of. A long weekend of catering, with a cold. But all three events went swimmingly and its the last weekend of catering!
The camera on the wheel made me dizzy
Good morning Bus! Great tractor. The true KISS ( Keep it simple stupid ) method that built our great country. Take care.
Good evening! I agree with your sentiment. Thanks
Love old tractors. I’m currently tractor less after selling them all to buy a new house. Had 7 at one point. I’m getting the itch again.
Yes, it is important to prioritize. I have to sell the 57 Ford 641 work master that I have featured here on this channel a bunch. Cause I'm building a house from trees!
Awesome old tractor.
Thanks!
Nailed it on the head. “Unbelievably unsafe!” Haha that’s what makes it awesome!
It is such a viscerally engaging experience.
The tractor sounds great has the engine ever been rebuilt I always wanted a f12,14 or 20 to restore, right now I'm restoring a 1942 Farmall H
I have 2 m's and a 100.I love farmall tractors
Amazingly robust machines.
Awesome video keep them coming please
My pleasure. Every friday morning at around 6 am.
Jeeze guy! Dont cross your thumb over that crank! Keep it on the same side as your fingers. If that engine kicks on start it'll break your thumb clean off.
Thanks for the concern. I spin that crank with a loose hand.
Was being used for snow removal. My brother an I will be using on family farm. Was our dads. I'm putting 4 bottom 14 inch IHC mechanical plow on.
Wow, they sure do not build like this anymore
Thats what is so refreshing about it. 6 inches of wire over the whole thing!
nice .add a muffler maybe. Alan may agree
Nice !!!!
Thanks!
Cool
GoPro in the mouth POV shots. I know them well.
See what I see, said the teeth.
Sounds real good, bud! I like that bush hog setup. Doesn't even sound like it is working hard while cutting. Keep them running! Careful around them old tractors, though... They are CONTAGIOUS, and there is NO CURE! Come on over and check out my channel if you like these old girls!
Kenny Kizzle You got that right. I had to sell mine when I bought my house. I’m getting the itch again. I had a real ugly 8n that was probably the best running 8n I’ve ever seen. Should have kept that ugly old girl.
Now is the time to buy! Tractor market is down! :-)
Heck yeah! It is a really, really solid bush hog setup. One that I have never used, and it cuts so well. I am also shocked by that same thing, it doesn't even feel like its working that hard. I am exited to check out your growing channel. It looks great! I have a 1946 Ford 2n and a 57 Ford 641 Workmaster. I have to sell the 57. It's a tough fight to resist the growth of the paddock.
I do my best! Those Workmasters are interesting tractors. I always thought they were a good looking tractor as well. I have to resist buying nearly on a daily basis! For one, I don't have the money, and two - we have a baby on the way! A new adventure, nonetheless.
Wow, I wasn't expecting to hear troglodyte and luddite used correctly while watching bush hogging.
Always a surprise here at the channel! Thanks for the comment! I really like it.
Real men don't use ear muffs and u don't now crap about tractor it has reverse too
You’re very clearly a real man. Thanks for the kind words.