I am ploughing in Africa, and we could use a machine like this provided it was strong enough. How big would the machine be to attain power coresponding to 100 hp ++. I would probably have to construct it myself, and then I would run into problem because I understand that steam engines probably are like dynamite if amateurs like myself start to construct it?
@SvenEven People have been building steam engines for a very long time, since before we've had the internet and other tools to help us i'm sure if you really put your mind to it you'd have no problem building a great steam powered tractor...
@clockguy2 about 18-22 months from now...gas will be for the elite only...affordable by only a few--and thats IF they can get it- the end of the gas era is upon us...
@thedarkone2134 I hope your right and we have diesel for years to come since steam is a lot of work to run...trouble is everyone may want to make their own fuel too--which limits supply, where will you get the used oils? ...trees on the other hand are easily found...
Wow, this is really great. Are you available for hire for events? We're planning for a country fair and are looking for vintage farming vehicles as we'd like to have a mini-museum and perhaps a parade of vehicles.
@monsterjohn Glad you like The Hopeless Case. The vehicle is indeed available for hire and has been used for many country fairs. The vehicle you are watching has won countless awards from vintage farm shows and would make a great addition to any parade.
I am very proud to be the owner of this vehicle and look forward to showing her off at your event.
Thanks so much for your quick response. I got your message in my inbox, the vehicle looks great on the pictures you've sent. And the price sounds reasonable too. If you could go ahead with sending me the invoice and we can promptly pay you the deposit (as quoted in your private message).
@monsterjohn Glad you are keen on the machine. I have sent you an invoice detailing the necessary deposit. Thanks for your interest in my pride and joy.
This is probably greener and cheaper then a modern tractor like John Deere. And it's specially greener then them as well. If it used electricity to boil the water it would be even greener!
How can I get in on this sort of thing? The way fuel prices are going these days, me and my dad could certainly use one of these steam traction engines on our farm...
We're practically running a museum as it is, using vintage Allis Chalmers equipment (love every minute of it!)
See, the thing is that these engines are about a hundred years old and still run like a beast with plenty of power while the new tractors can last how long?
I know what you mean. Looks like some of the old steam engines like these will outpull some of the brand new tractors of today.
I'll guarantee you one thing, the new tractors of today won't be around 100 years from now like the old equipment from the late 1800's through the 1950's.
Almost 6 feet of moldboard plow, if I'm figuring right, and that engine isn't even working hard. It could pull a few more, I'm betting. I can't understand why folks are so in a hurry to mortgage their farm to the hilt for a new tractor when there is probably one of these pushed into a fencerow somewhere on the farm. I know the new ones are more convenient, but the interest rate isn't
beautiful =) i want one even if they're useless even at saw mills with all this fancy stuff. i don't think they're useless i think they're better than new ones.
I love to hear the steam engines and old tractors pull hard, mostly the old John Deeres.
The old stuff like that was built to last. Some of the steam engines, if not all of them are 100 years old or older and still operate like they were built yesterday.
straker1999; A few things had to happen at once for the change from one man guiding one cable-pulled plow. Tractors had to become more maneuverable, multi-bottomed plows had to be developed, and the engines had to be kept fed and cooled more efficiently...
...there was a period when tractors got lighter and lighter, more powerful, and pulled several plows at once. That's when the 'prairie tractors' were parked and the one man, lighter, gasoline tractors took over the fields.
Yes, I can fully understand. In addition, the ploughing areas in America are much larger than in Britain, which would make 'cable ploughing' there, somewhat impractical.
How much gallons of water does it take? Does the boiler radiate a lot of heat to the driver's cabin? Do you need much wood to get the water hot? Can you use propane instead? I want to build one! heh heh
when your on the platform, you do feel heat comming from the firebox, but it's not overwhelming. also, a good, hot fire burning continously will get you a good head of steam. wood, coal, straw, and oil are your main fuel sources
An uncle with yet a smaller steam tractor has reckond that his packs about 180 ft lbs of torque,and does 4 bottoms.I would guess that one being half again bigger and not sweating 6 bottom,probably about 250 ft lbs of torque.
um 180ft lbs? so you can pick it up? the 16 hp Russel that i run, and is about the same size as that one, does about 1200ft lbs of torque at 220 rpm. and about 1600 at zero, 35 degrees of dead center. i would love to see a video of your uncles!
at 200 rpm? about 1200 foot lbs of torque. a lot more than most internal combustion engines, only a steam engine and an electric motor can do that type of torque.
the horsepower is also how many horses it can replace. a horse can pull about 5000lbs. so 16 times that.
well thats true. I was just saying that a diesel engine can spit the same torque rating but they have to be strung up to around 1850 rpms. Only other thing i know of that can put 1200 pound feet of torque at 0rpms is an electric traction motor.
Still though, that Case Steam Tractor sounds and looks awesome.
Horsepower is calculated as 33,000 lb ft/hr. It is not merely a matter of weight. It is a function of weight, distance, and time. A horse can move 1650lbs about 6 miles in 1 hour. That is according to "horsepower" as defined by James Watt.
Throw in Lots of Dry Wood every round and inject water as needed to maintain the proper level.... If we were doing this seriosly we would likely be burning coal...
@sergiofifo Sometimes I just go into my local forest and drag out a few trunks, chop them down to smaller size and throw 'em in. It actually uses a lot of water too.
I bought this thing in 1982 and have owned it ever since.
Coming back when oil hits $300.
heroineworshipper 5 months ago 2
I am ploughing in Africa, and we could use a machine like this provided it was strong enough. How big would the machine be to attain power coresponding to 100 hp ++. I would probably have to construct it myself, and then I would run into problem because I understand that steam engines probably are like dynamite if amateurs like myself start to construct it?
SvenEven 1 year ago
@SvenEven People have been building steam engines for a very long time, since before we've had the internet and other tools to help us i'm sure if you really put your mind to it you'd have no problem building a great steam powered tractor...
koviack 1 year ago
That is so cool! Probably won't be long before we have to go back to this.
clockguy2 1 year ago
@clockguy2 about 18-22 months from now...gas will be for the elite only...affordable by only a few--and thats IF they can get it- the end of the gas era is upon us...
porpoisefathom 10 months ago
@porpoisefathom I don't think that's valid but if so things like biodiesel would rise from it.
I for one would still have fuel as I'm fully capable to produce biodiesel.
thedarkone2134 8 months ago
@thedarkone2134 I hope your right and we have diesel for years to come since steam is a lot of work to run...trouble is everyone may want to make their own fuel too--which limits supply, where will you get the used oils? ...trees on the other hand are easily found...
porpoisefathom 8 months ago
Wow, this is really great. Are you available for hire for events? We're planning for a country fair and are looking for vintage farming vehicles as we'd like to have a mini-museum and perhaps a parade of vehicles.
monsterjohn 1 year ago
@monsterjohn Glad you like The Hopeless Case. The vehicle is indeed available for hire and has been used for many country fairs. The vehicle you are watching has won countless awards from vintage farm shows and would make a great addition to any parade.
I am very proud to be the owner of this vehicle and look forward to showing her off at your event.
paulstearne 1 year ago
@paulstearne
Thanks so much for your quick response. I got your message in my inbox, the vehicle looks great on the pictures you've sent. And the price sounds reasonable too. If you could go ahead with sending me the invoice and we can promptly pay you the deposit (as quoted in your private message).
monsterjohn 1 year ago
@monsterjohn Glad you are keen on the machine. I have sent you an invoice detailing the necessary deposit. Thanks for your interest in my pride and joy.
paulstearne 1 year ago
This is probably greener and cheaper then a modern tractor like John Deere. And it's specially greener then them as well. If it used electricity to boil the water it would be even greener!
SMGJohn 1 year ago
I could stand and do that all day i love steam tractors so much.....
dukes20084 1 year ago
Very nice and steady running. If I counted the exhaust beats correctly, it makes 233 rpm . What size is it ?
MrDorfmann 1 year ago
How can I get in on this sort of thing? The way fuel prices are going these days, me and my dad could certainly use one of these steam traction engines on our farm...
We're practically running a museum as it is, using vintage Allis Chalmers equipment (love every minute of it!)
Shipwright1918 1 year ago
Beautiful, simply beautiful!!!
phoenix15477 1 year ago
v.v.nice tractor. who i can get or make this tractor. pls pls tell.
rizwanbm1 1 year ago
Fantastic!!!
roadtrain 1 year ago
Sweet. and the engineer is firing the engine right ( no black smoke) . sometimes thats hard to do..
mopar9 1 year ago 2
@mopar9, well they might just be burning wood, not coal.
bigred42091 1 year ago
Looks like he's got his bottoms set at
8" or so. The old engine just loafs at
that depth. Drop her to 12" and LISTEN
TO HER GRUNT!
4freespeech 2 years ago
lOVELY!!!
hdiylove 2 years ago
Wow! love to hear any old tractor pulling but steam is the best sound followed my a old John Deere twin.
Cinebar2 2 years ago
Very nice engine with great sound! I love it.
Bidone1967 2 years ago
Effortless!!!
aknabea 2 years ago
See, the thing is that these engines are about a hundred years old and still run like a beast with plenty of power while the new tractors can last how long?
phoenix15477 2 years ago
You are right but these old tractors are restored and arent used every day 8-12 hours a day
shadowhunter45s 2 years ago
the only problem with those old machine is they're not quite "eco" friendly but i must say you are right those machine run for age with no problem.
bakupcpu 2 years ago
I know what you mean. Looks like some of the old steam engines like these will outpull some of the brand new tractors of today.
I'll guarantee you one thing, the new tractors of today won't be around 100 years from now like the old equipment from the late 1800's through the 1950's.
Ecm51 2 years ago
I guess we'll have to wait a hundred years and see if someone will do a full restoration on one of our new tractors. :)
taofledermaus 2 years ago
Almost 6 feet of moldboard plow, if I'm figuring right, and that engine isn't even working hard. It could pull a few more, I'm betting. I can't understand why folks are so in a hurry to mortgage their farm to the hilt for a new tractor when there is probably one of these pushed into a fencerow somewhere on the farm. I know the new ones are more convenient, but the interest rate isn't
userunavailable3095 2 years ago 2
beautiful sounding and running
engine.
steammonkey2 2 years ago
beautiful =) i want one even if they're useless even at saw mills with all this fancy stuff. i don't think they're useless i think they're better than new ones.
yourmom0132 2 years ago
I love to hear the steam engines and old tractors pull hard, mostly the old John Deeres.
The old stuff like that was built to last. Some of the steam engines, if not all of them are 100 years old or older and still operate like they were built yesterday.
Awesome video!
Ecm51 2 years ago
if fuel reaches its pevious level we can rest assured we will be witnessing these monsters returns.
just love that sound.
azrael8585 2 years ago
Sweet.....sweet machine....I would love to operate something like that!
Poopmaster100 3 years ago
that 's cool
kobby500 3 years ago
Very niche steam engine. I like this...
Bidone1967 3 years ago 7
is kur man toki gaut?
varztasas 4 years ago
Fer Cris sakes, keep the noise down!
Spartreeman 4 years ago
sounds like a freaking train lol
Isaiah402831 4 years ago
yah but 1/2 a millon foot pounds LOL
aflacduky 4 years ago
very nice...but i always thought they used a pair of ploughing engines and a length of steel cable ? mind, it is really good to watch, well done.
straker1999 4 years ago
straker1999; A few things had to happen at once for the change from one man guiding one cable-pulled plow. Tractors had to become more maneuverable, multi-bottomed plows had to be developed, and the engines had to be kept fed and cooled more efficiently...
bangwezl 3 years ago
...there was a period when tractors got lighter and lighter, more powerful, and pulled several plows at once. That's when the 'prairie tractors' were parked and the one man, lighter, gasoline tractors took over the fields.
bangwezl 3 years ago
Yes, I can fully understand. In addition, the ploughing areas in America are much larger than in Britain, which would make 'cable ploughing' there, somewhat impractical.
straker1999 3 years ago
anyone who hasn't seen one of these at work should go to a local steam&gas show and check these ol' babys out!!!!
oilcan821 4 years ago
Good show, Great Vid.
Thanks!
oldchevy4x4 4 years ago
who needs 3.00+ a gallon We have steam!!! You have to love these old gentle giants. Great job guys keep it up! If you dont who will?
mattpow1 4 years ago
sounds like a jd two cylinder!
01ltlb7 4 years ago
Bah ha ha ha!
In a Deere's Dreams!!!
acrefarm55 4 years ago 3
Running steady as only a steamer can do - cool :-)
mortdk 4 years ago
How much gallons of water does it take? Does the boiler radiate a lot of heat to the driver's cabin? Do you need much wood to get the water hot? Can you use propane instead? I want to build one! heh heh
yrralebutuoy 4 years ago
when your on the platform, you do feel heat comming from the firebox, but it's not overwhelming. also, a good, hot fire burning continously will get you a good head of steam. wood, coal, straw, and oil are your main fuel sources
ddog7831 4 years ago
awesom sound!!!
blondiebigtits 4 years ago
An uncle with yet a smaller steam tractor has reckond that his packs about 180 ft lbs of torque,and does 4 bottoms.I would guess that one being half again bigger and not sweating 6 bottom,probably about 250 ft lbs of torque.
longhairwayne 4 years ago
um 180ft lbs? so you can pick it up? the 16 hp Russel that i run, and is about the same size as that one, does about 1200ft lbs of torque at 220 rpm. and about 1600 at zero, 35 degrees of dead center. i would love to see a video of your uncles!
horseguy1 4 years ago
that case is tiny...I didnt know they came that small!
spencermcgrew 4 years ago
love it
sz42781 4 years ago
sure a step up from a one furrow plough with a horse. Happen to been going to a steam show this weekend in Ontario here. Nice job!
nostoh 4 years ago
wow!!! cool!
jan3019 4 years ago
Good, the sound is the best!!!
giovanitonel 4 years ago
Magnificent! What is the torque? It must be massive at very slow revs.
Vitesse1971 4 years ago
looks like its is running about 180, so 900 foot pounds? or more
horseguy1 4 years ago
cool
AirForce194 4 years ago
sounds like a big steam locomotive pulling a heavy train up a grade at 10mph. How much HP does this thing put out at the back wheels?
6V92TA 4 years ago
i think thats a 16 hp on the drive wheel, 40 on the draw bar
horseguy1 4 years ago 2
my god thats weak as hell comprared to the sound.
6V92TA 4 years ago
at 200 rpm? about 1200 foot lbs of torque. a lot more than most internal combustion engines, only a steam engine and an electric motor can do that type of torque.
the horsepower is also how many horses it can replace. a horse can pull about 5000lbs. so 16 times that.
horseguy1 3 years ago 2
More like 800 RPM
rangerssteamtoys 3 years ago
um all case steam traction engines were rated at 245rpm, and would start coming apart above 300rpm.
horseguy1 3 years ago
diesels can put out that kind of torque also.
6V92TA 3 years ago
Not from 0 rpm they can't. We have full torque from the minute the engine starts
hollywood1340 3 years ago
You also have to remember that steam engines have a power stroke every stroke in both directions. There is a single double acting piston.
kladivous 2 years ago
diesels cant do that sort of work at zero rpm, that engine has no transmission, you start out with the engine in gear
horseguy1 2 years ago 2
well thats true. I was just saying that a diesel engine can spit the same torque rating but they have to be strung up to around 1850 rpms. Only other thing i know of that can put 1200 pound feet of torque at 0rpms is an electric traction motor.
Still though, that Case Steam Tractor sounds and looks awesome.
6V92TA 2 years ago 2
Horsepower is calculated as 33,000 lb ft/hr. It is not merely a matter of weight. It is a function of weight, distance, and time. A horse can move 1650lbs about 6 miles in 1 hour. That is according to "horsepower" as defined by James Watt.
kladivous 2 years ago
It can do allot more, they're just out having fun & saving gas. ;)
KenMacMillan 3 years ago 5
Very neat and steady!
mortdk 4 years ago
I ve heard that with less moving parts, you have more power... but look at all the moving parts! But THATS why it looks sooo cool!
TheGoldenKnifefish 4 years ago
Nothing sounds better than plowing with steam.
antiquesteam 4 years ago
So How do you create the steem to keep it running?
sergiofifo 4 years ago
Throw in Lots of Dry Wood every round and inject water as needed to maintain the proper level.... If we were doing this seriosly we would likely be burning coal...
Rumely1630 4 years ago
@sergiofifo Sometimes I just go into my local forest and drag out a few trunks, chop them down to smaller size and throw 'em in. It actually uses a lot of water too.
I bought this thing in 1982 and have owned it ever since.
paulstearne 1 year ago
That's alot of power. It can pull alot of plows!!!
soulprovider915 4 years ago
Sweet sound, steady performance.
trentamj 4 years ago
that thing is massive compared to my massey-ferguson 35!
gunnut6 4 years ago
Gives me goose bumps hearing that sound! Brings back alot of childhood memories of going to the shows as well.
natesplaceonline 4 years ago
Music to my ears
BigDan855 4 years ago
Boy, that thing hauls ass!
hnksnw 5 years ago
I love hearing it work!! When they have a load they sound alot better!
gnxnational 5 years ago
What???No whistle???Quite the work of art that works!
Galaxy2517 5 years ago