Did We Just MESS Up The Articulation Geometry??

Lots to think about when you modify a tractor. Articulation geometry is definitely a big deal and not something you want to get wrong! Let's see what we can do.

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[TallTexasGMan]

For your ladder issue. Steps on the front and up over the fender. Skip the side ones completely. Kinda like the big haul trucks.

[Bobo-fi]

This tractor project is crazy. What a way to spend your winter. Good luck fellows.

[SomeTechGuy]

I'd put the cab on air ride while you have it off. Either hinge it in the front and put air bags in the back like a highway tractor cab is done or use the air isolators (air struts) from a Freightliner Cascadia that isolate the entire cab, all 4 corners.

[wesadrian]

Just build the ladder up the front fender. A few steps and a hand-guard rail. Get rid of the one between the axles

[DonVDBorgh]

When you get the unit finished, need to run it over a scale and see how much weight has been added from when it was new. Great job, enjoy watching you guys fabricate 👍👍

[kylekuntz]

The "flexible" bottom step used on newer machines would work for the added height. They have the added benefit if you bury the tractor in the mud you don't tear everything up.

[ToneWalt]

I've been subscribed to your channel for a long time, and one of the things I've always loved about the Welkers is that you will use common sense, logic and where applicable, scrap iron before money plus a lot of effort and hard work. This project is amazing. 😍👍

[patbormann]

The best way to have a short to do a project like this!! Spring will be here before you are ready!

[TerryAnderson-ke]

I was taught to tap, turn 1/2 turn, then reverse 1/4 turn to clean the tool. Cutting oil is needed for extending tool life and reduce friction.

[claudreindl]

This build is far more interesting than a resto-mod on a sports car!

[lightningsaviation]

Always look forward to seeing progress on the bud. Amazing work you guys

[SteveNicoson-ui]

Thanks for the video and narrative on what you want to accomplish. It is all interesting. You all are doing great with the engineering. Moving right along. Good idea to look at the tractor you have to compare your ideas on what will work or not work.

Amazing build Fantastic work Welkers.
Special thanks for all of your camera work. Really helps us understand.
My compliments to all of you.
With my blessings Welkers.

The Iowa farm boy. Steve.

[shealy]

Amazing fit up on the bell housing brackets.

[jcsciutto]

Use some oil on the tap. Much easier to cut and longer tool life.

[ginggur]

I love watching you guys work stuff out. Hats off to you all as always. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👍👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[theafro]

Just spent the day drilling and tapping holes in a bit of machinery (about 60 of them!) so I quite enjoyed watching you struggle and suffer! Made me feel much better about my abilities! It really is baffling why there isn't a mag-drill in that shop of yours, I never leave home without mine!

Smug comments aside, she's coming together nicely, won't be long now!

[leolarocque-vv]

Good job Guy's, lots work on that big Buds 740 .

[Volfenheim]

I love the details so much Hollywood. Legarms is killing it with the custom mounts. I appreciate the effort. You are both stellar!

[a]

I’ll check out those welds on the cab mount when this tractor ends up at the next farm progress show. 😮

[larrydavidson]

Things are progressing, nice to see that you're beefing up a few weak points. The mounts that Scott built look like they came from the factory and the cab mounts that Nick made are a great idea. Will make cab removal easier for sure.