World's LARGEST Tractor Gets World's LARGEST Ag Tires! - BIG BUD 747
The giant lives again! The largest agriculture tractor in the world finally drives again thanks to Goodyear Farm Tires for sponsoring eight of the world's largest farm tires! LSW1400 tires are massive! It was a match meant to be.
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The team at Dawson Tire & Wheel is very grateful for the opportunity to help with this project. So exciting to see it in action!
You guy were great. Glad to have watched pros in action. Blessings 👍
Free tire rotation at Discount Tire, just thought you might want to know.
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Wow!!! Amazing how GREAT of a country we live in!!! No one comes close!!! God Bless America!!!
Back a few years I had the privilege of plowing with a 525 Bud and a 12 bottom, 3700 plow.. At some point during my INCREDIBLE experience, I had the dream I was at the helm of a diesel railroad locomotive ‼️ The tone of the engine NEVER CHANGES‼️‼️ Driving the 747 would be better than piloting a Big Boy ‼️‼️🙋🏻♂️
Of all the videos you have made, this is the TOP one. The 747 stands alone. Many thanks. You're the LUCKY ones that get to be a part of the project.
Can we all give Scott a shout-out again for how good his presentation skills have become? Good work sir!
Yep, that blows me away how "some farmers" from Montana produce a better video than lots of "professionals". Go farmers!
Leg Arms doesn’t play
We need to give a big shout out to Titan for making this possible.👍👍👍
Very true! They are awesome
If it went 12 mph now it goes 14 lol. Amazing piece of machinery!!!
YESSSS finally who would have thought that a tractor from the 70's would still be a workhorse today, it was built to last centuries. I hope they give that ole Detroit some solid hours!!
To my knowledge we dont even have equipment that that thing could pull that would put a decent strain on it, that motor will probably not be stressed for a long time lol.
@@BlackjackOnem Well yes it is a 2-stroke with 1100hp too much torque!!
Who'da thunk... Done harrowing today on my 1946 Farmall H :)
Bill sargent - If you search Big Bud 747, You can see it action pulling 21 plows I thank !
@@ACE-ek5bo This tractor beats all of the new-ones with 800+ hp, you know why, because it has HP, not only that its so easy to work on, it could pull plows 24/7 if it had maintenance of oil and air etc
Thanks to Welker farms for making a whole new generation appreciate Big Bud tractors!!!
Is this sponsored by Titan Tires? Thanks Scott! So awesome to do that for this tractor! its an ICON. Respect for Titan tires! Nice work.
Titan tires LSW1400s finally caught up to the tractor that needed them the most. Tire slip and rim slip is a battle on high horsepower tractors. If these tires were available in the 70s, I’m guessing there would be dozens of 747s and Big Equipment would still be building them today.
12:26 "How long have you had this tractor?" "Since 97.... so 12-14 years" 🤔 Time must slow down when operating that monster!
Point it in the right direction and it makes the Earth spin backwards
They stopped using it for regular work in 2009 and moved it to the museum. Pretty sure that's what he ment.
Math is not his best subject :)
Vax I’ve met both brothers and saw this tractor at their farm in MT. He was just as goofy and funny 20 years ago. Good guys right there.
@@davidduma7615 hell yeah
Outstanding machine and video! Dream Machine - you guys are fortunate to be able to hitch a ride on that.
Nothing better than a farmer! Paul Harvey set it in stone!
Good Day.!
I read about this tractor in 1978 and thought wow, that's big. In those days JD, Case, and IH all topped out about 300 hp. Kinda lost track of all things Bud-like for many years. Started watching the Welker videos and this one popped up last Monday (20th). I had known the 747 was in Iowa for a few years, but only thought that someday when we go by, I'll wander off the interstate to see it (about 20 miles away). But this video and the THREAT that its going back to Montana prompted me to make the trip today, 153 miles one way. Wow! It's amazing. I so wish it could have been started up so I could have heard it, but just to climb up on the ladder and sit in the cab a second. Awesome. She lost what appears to be 10 inches in height from the old tires, but she gained almost 3 feet in width. Thanks, Welkers for all the videos. Looking forward to seeing the 747 working again. She's a little rough in the cab and needs a little refinement, like maybe your GPS system??? Did you ever find out what it weighs? BTW, in case you didn't know it, they have this video on continuous loop play in the museum meeting room on the big screen.
Thanks for the message! Maybe someday you can see it run in person at the Williams farm! Very cool about the museum, great place!
85,000 lbs dry
I liked the original tires better. They fit with the tractor better. But still, its so wonderful that this tractor is getting new tires. It is my favorite tractor after all.
You really get a scale of it when you see it going down the road. What a monster!
Those tractors were and are beasts. Glad to see these old girls living today. Never got to run one and probably never will, but the buds are and inspiration 40 or so years later.
This is what has made America the Greatest Nation in history, because of things like this.
Am I the only one who think’s the 747 looks better with the old tires
No I also think it looked better with the old tires. Its proportions look weird with the new tires. I'm nit sure if they still use the 747 or if it's just a museum piece. I understand if they are using it but if it's just going to sit in a museum then I would of left it alone.
@@ChiefStones the tires were junk were taking chance just driving around. They were nit using it in Iowa as they were all no till operation now. Don't know what Oman is after moving it back to Montana they have land there. But most likely no till also
With these tires it would look better with singles, cause singles would be almost as wide as the old doubles. But I guess the doubles are needed for weight distribution and traction.
Yes
Now for the important question: Could Coby get on this 747 by himself or would he need a lift? LOL That thing is a true iconic beast.
Coby will need a special elevator to lift him up! Hahah
But he'll get an even better vantage point to spot those pesky rabbits from!
I think Cody would need a parachute to get off and get the rabbits, though.
Dave Miller he would definitely need a huge lift
Aaron yep
Robert and Randy they are so Nice. Iam glad i had a chance to visit them. And their Big Bud. Very impressed of that tractor.
thank you so much for sharing this
So wait, this tractor is going back to a farm to work in the fields again? Man that's awesome...
Likely it will just be doing demo's at farming shows like the Farm Progress Show.
Just awesome stuff!!! Thanks so much for sharing this epic day!!!!
That was awesome, thank you guys!!
I absolutely adore this thing. This was actually built for a farmer down in old river, which is about 15 minutes from me in Bakersfield California. If you go out there there’s still a few of the big buds floating around, unfortunately within the next 5 years or so they’ll probably be illegal to operate thanks to our governor. Thanks so much for the Instagram pics and the video, that tractor is an absolute work of art.
True. We saw the 2 740s on that farm last February
I really enjoyed going to clarion to see it every once and a while, sad to see it go, but it's great she's going back to work.
Crazy to see my brother in the video multiple times😂😂 go Zack
What a beast! Cool video, thanks for sharing it.
It 's good to see Larry Maasdam still in the thick of things. He's the drivng force behind having BIG BUD in Clarion to start with. He also has an amazing array of tractors and toys in the Heartland Museum. Definately worth seeing!! Go Larry!!
What a beauty! Good people, nice weather, and the Big Bud 747, it doesn't get much better than that!
How convenient, was looking at some photos of the bigbud with the new wheels on instagram, and remembered that you guys had teased it, so I went over to the channel and this had been uploaded 3 minutes ago. What perfect timing!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing! American made , that makes it more exciting to see the machines that our country proudly produced! With old Glory above her ! She was beautiful! The shot where she wanted to hog the whole road, amazing!
I was smiling the whole time watching this video. The excitement in everyone's voices and expressions on faces, priceless!
The largest tractor, with the largest tires, wow, i'm awaiting to see this giant working. 👍like and inscript.
Give it time, if the channel keeps growing, its not impossible that a shiny new Welker sticker will suddenly appear on the side of this tractor ;)
Yeah eventually the owners might want to give it up and I couldn't think of a better home for it then the welkers. It would fit right in and you know they would definitely take care of it. I think if that ever happened though leg arms would have to up his lifting game to work on such a massive tractor.
Totally agree, cant put a price on that tractor that would do it justice, If the time came, i can see it being given to the Welkers. They share the same passion for Buds and it would be cared for as you can see by how they look after the other Buds. Fantastic video!
@@Falconavich Absolutely They would also have it put to good use in the field and im sure keep it looking new and running well all the time
There is a 99.9 percent chance
This is one of the best videos you have ever posted. Big thanks to all who participated in this event.
When pulling a dirt pan the solid tires work wonders in loose soil compared to duals
I liked the shot showing the front diff, oil covered. Definitely a Jimmy under the hood!
Yep the only way to know if a detroit has oil is if it's still leaking
"If there ain't no oil under em,there ain't no oil in em."
that's not true, when brand new or fresh from an Genuine Detroit dealer rebuild yes, but every one of our rebuild were dry and tight, the stupid thing is GM has a special seal for the blower shafts, but it a special order, and it makes a BIG difference in how much oil they leak, but if you just walk in and ask for a seal and gasket set, you get the bad seals.
MAN OH MAN. A person cannot hit the like button enough times for this video. It's great they are getting it back to Montana and putting it back to work. Hopefully you can get a video of it in the field when they do for your channel.
Need more Big Bud's in the fields plowing, prepping and planting.
Oh you can scrub that 747 smell off...but can you get that 747 look out of your eyes? Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing that momentous day with us!
I have so many pictures and scale models of This tractor. Iv loved it since I was a little kid. I’m jealous you it’s got to go see it lol I need to someday. What a cool opportunity and cool video
You can tell old guys are old when they think '97 was 12-14 years ago. Like you forgot a decade.... lol. Awesome tractor!!
All i say is, it gives some goosepumps to see that massive one of a kind machine. Can't say how happy i am that it hasn't been scrapped. Piece of history, big piece!
💪👌👍 AWESOME "KEEPING AMERICA GREAT" Life doesn't get any better than stories like yours!!! The sound of the "JIMMY" isn't lost yet, there will always be a "JIMMY" with FOLKS like YA'LL that keep the DREAMS alive from yesterday. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE "MEMORIES" 😍😍😍😍😍
I remember back in the day that tractor was in one of my grandfathers magazines and I was drooling. How many years later im 37 now and I'm still drooling
It's awesome to see something made in my home town get put on such beautiful piece of equipment, especially a Big Bud!!
Man you just took me back to 1989! I drove the 747 for 3 summers. 18000 acre dryland farm in Eastern Colorado. Best tractor ever made WAY ahead of its time.
This thing is so freaking massive, I love it. Let's see how she does in the field ;-) And Scott, you're getting better and better at this!
Loved that Goodyear Scott compared the tires to Under Armour. Our son works for UA marketing. Thanks for the Big Bud video.
The Welkers and the Williams. Great people. I see the Welker brothers growing up to be just like the Williams brothers one day.
Thats just too awesome to watch big tires being changed on a big tractor like that. thanks for sharing guys.
Oh man that was great to see the 747 get some new shoes!!!! Its been a long time coming and so happy to see it functional again! So great Scott and Good Year rallied and made this happen. Thanks for sharing the video and the moment with us, hope it gets lots of views from all over the world! Not to be a downer but it is sad to see the original style of tire taken off, I realize the lug design of the LSW's are more effective and efficient but the Old tires with the square bar lug design just make it look tough! And how can you beat the fact that they say BOG BUD on the side of them. (although I'm sure in person the 1400's look pretty mean too) And as big as they are that's gotta be one impressive sight. Thanks for sharing, hope your summer continues to go well and you keep getting timely rains and look forward to seeing a video of you t the William's farm hopefully with it back at work!!!!!!
I’m 51 and remember when the farm magazines had the first pictures of that tractor !!!!!
😀 been waiting for this !!!!
Me too 😎😎
Yep me too haha.
Been waiting for this, meanwhile driving my wife nuts, since the notification the other day. Great job videoing this, and nothing sounds better than a Detroit 2 stroke. God bless, you've made my day with this one 🇺🇸🙏👍👍🇺🇲🙏
Hi from Australia... LSW tires are the best... That big bud is all inspiring...
What an incredible piece of iron!! I can't get enough of that machine! Those LSW's really suit it! That 2 stroker is still the best sounding engine to this day! I hope you guys are able to get out and get footage of it at work!!
This Old Tony posted a video this morning, then Welker Farms posts one about the best looking tractor I’ve seen this afternoon after I get off of work...ahhh, it’s a very good Saturday...
if only we could get Sampson boat co. on the same schedule... nice to see someone with the same mix of liked videos :)
The sound of that V16 starting up and running is a wonderful sound. I would give anything to have the startup and idling sound as my ringtone
That 747 needs to be in every 4th of July Parade, everywhere!
The Heartland Museum is a great one. You all should make a stop there. The Big Bud 747 was bigger than I imagined.
Ever since i was a little boy my life revolved around farming, being from the other side of the great big pond i never got to experience these magnificent creatures. When i found your channel i was thrilled to see the buds in action, and now to see and hear the mighty 747... Im just speecheless. She truly is an iconic piece of american engineering and im looking forward to see her in the field. It"s a shame there is so little video of her working around. But thanks to you Welkers, the world can rejoice in the glory of the v16 powered Big Bud 747. Thank you, and God bless you guys, your families and your loved ones.
YES IT IS MR. BIG BUD HIM SELF LETS GOOOOOO. 🇺🇸
I got goose bumps watching that tractor fire up and head down the road on those new tires. Stunning machine. Beats the heck out of the JD sitting out here.
I'm honored to be able to see Big Bud every time I go to Havre I live 10 miles from where 747 sits right now. Cool.
me "ye i need a tractor to plow my whole state all at once ......" tractor designer " no worries fam i got you "
It must feel good when you tell your friends you just got the world's biggest rubbers because you have the world's biggest unit.
WOW! Your video on this massive part of history is just WOW! ..... you almost, ALMOST made me feel as though I was there with all of you. We as a nation had and still have the ability to field equipment that provides for all of us. For the world. Your thrill is certainly infectious. Thanks for sharing.
OMG! Best Welker video ever! Absolutely amazing
So, the plan is that the Williams Brothers will take it back to Montana and they are planning to put it to work behind a 82 foot seed drill. I will just say this. Scott Welker looks like a long lost Williams brother. Regardless, I look forward to the 747 working again and that 16 cylinder Detroit screaming. Great video!
Have a special hitch made and run three seed carts/air drills side-by-side?
@@timothybarney7257 Nah, that would be excessive. Vaederstad, who owns Seedhawk, makes 80+ foot drills.
@@mammoet1133 Lots of companies make 80+ foot drills anymore.
J. A. G. Example being Borgault. They make a 100ft drill
@@mammoet1133 excessive, very probably, fun to see? Hell yeah!
You know gentlemen, your video production methods and finished videos are truly top notch! The professional aspect of your videos are a joy to watch, and I really look forward to seeing them.
Talk about Super...WOW...Thanks guy's
I thought I heard ""BIGFOOT"" trembling in his monster tires lol. That's one Big Bud my friend God Bless and stay safe.
Thank you, guys. In days of whack job haters trying to rip our country apart, I can't tell you what a day brightener your video was! American in every way; you make me proud to be on the same side as the good guys who haven't sold out or felt the need to bow to the hateful liars and anarchists. God bless!
man this is amazing... years and years ago when is was a little kid i saw videos and pictures online of this machine. it was totally mesmerizing for me since we don't have tractors like this in the netherlands and i have always been so impressed by it.. some time ago i found your channel which caught my attention because of the big bud's which reminded me of when i was a little kid. now seeing you guys filming with this tractor, it's all coming together! thank you for documenting this piece of my childhood.
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Bravo fellas true national treasure rite there real life heros in the flesh. these men need ur help welker brothers theyre carring on a farming tradition seen only once every 4 decades get them P.R., Anyway by far my favorite video from ur catalog thank you for sharing it with us.Peace
A legend on it's own 8 wheels!😉👍🏻🚜
Finally I have been waiting for this video!!!
She’s a screaming Detroit beast , I Love it
In my neck of the woods. Engineering in the tractor in itself is amazing. Humidity isn't bad until its up there along with the temp. Hope you enjoyed your time here and safe travels
That was awesome!!! Such a huge tractor swallowing up the road and shoulders. MASSIVE!!!
5:15 just tell them one of yours broke down and you need to permanently borrow it
Have you ever just thought of just distracting them by pointing away from the tractor and yelling, " Look! Cotton candy!" While they are distracted, just hide the tractor in the back of your pickup. Problem solved. You're welcome .
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It might even be able to pull Trump's head out of his arse.
YES or at least they need to borrow the big bud 747 for a few years LOL
I’m sure that seeing a tractor like this one on video doesn’t do it any justice it looks massive
You guys need to have "Bud Off" with Maxi and Mini Me. Love the real patriot pride coming through the vid. Pride in your flag and what the previous generations achieved. Awesome video
Any of you guys here of Big Roy that was built by Versatile farm Equip. in Winnipeg Canada in the 60 's. I sat in it in Versatiles yard in 68. Not quite as big as Big Bud , but still so impressive it was sent to Russia for demostrations. And 10 to 12 years ahead of Bud.
Shame the Welker's don't have the "747" on their farm. Awesome doesn't describe that machine. Great video, cheers :)
Considering that only 1 was ever made by Big Bud just that it is still around is amazing in itself
Just build SN #002 from scratch!
Tbh their farm is still waay too small to have something like that in their fleet, with how youtube is going for them right now maybe in a couple years!
awesome vid and awesome Bud. i would love a tour inside that building and love to hear a bit of info about each tractor there. i can't go there in person (bit too for to go from Aus) so a virtual tour would be awesome. i would even pay for a virtual tour.
Thank you so much for sharing
Great video. That tractor is huge and awesome. Thank you for sharing and showing it to us. I appreciate it and everything your family does.
Welker's need to buy one of those 740's out of California
Wish they could 😀
@Wikkitt Klown Probably you can drive it on HVO Bio100 -diesel and have zero CO2 emissions and this old big stroke engines have low NOx and soot is a easy fix if you don't use it commercial. But of course take them to Montana anyway!
Mike Mitchell needs to take the 747 and put it on one of his 80’ Borgault air drills
Or borrow the Zells 214’ airdrill, although shipping cost would be enormous...
Mike would say "I like it 👌. But it only has a top speed of 12.5 mph. That I can go in the field. Pulling everything I got. Cause that is the top gear. Come Big Bud I need more speed. Make me one that goes faster. She alittle under weight too. Put some more weight on the old girl. She can pull it. She heavy on the front and light in rear. She needs more butt !" Ha My John Deere weights in 60k. And she is a little top heavy if you know what I mean." Mike is a hoot !
Brian Anderson haha you’re right. That’s exactly what he would say
@@PSchuler92 yes, I was thinking 80'? at least challenge it, I was watching a video of a D10 doing the work this had been built for, I believe they said this girl pulled a triple ripper, while the D10 pulls a single
Amazing, took me back to the 80s of farming
Always knew the 747 was big , but after watching this video I realize it is truly immense.
Epic guys!
Appreciate that coming from you. Blessings 👍
Hi Robert Welker
K dog greeting 🤛
Robert Welker your my favorite welker
Going big it not everything,
Could be Sauconys, I had a pair when I went to Basic Training and the soles were made from the same compound Good Year used for racing tires.
Race tire manufacturers have multiple compounds specific to the kind of racing the tire is being manufactured for.
Man what a awesome group of guys!! The owners seem like just amazing humans
Simply amazing!