OLD FARM CATAPILLARS
Feb 22, 2019 12:26:00 #
i SAW THESE IN SOLVANG CAL YESTERDAY. i REMEMBER MACHINES LIKE THIS, HOW MANY OF YOU DO ?
Feb 22, 2019 12:27:25 #
Feb 22, 2019 12:33:58 #
itsmeagain wrote:
I don't. Did they have Power Steering?i SAW THESE IN SOLVANG CAL YESTERDAY. i REMEMBER MACHINES LIKE THIS, HOW MANY OF YOU DO ?
Feb 22, 2019 13:02:03 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
Just curious, what was the specific purpose they played? The track system spread their weight over a large area to not pack the ground making them useable in very loose soil.
Feb 22, 2019 19:15:29 #
Feb 23, 2019 06:18:31 #
itsmeagain wrote:
i SAW THESE IN SOLVANG CAL YESTERDAY. i REMEMBER MACHINES LIKE THIS, HOW MANY OF YOU DO ?
I have seen a few of these old track machines, but nothing quite like this, Looks like maybe an aftermarket conversion, as far as a remedy to soil compacting, I think it would do the opposite, due to the small footprint caused by the blocks of wood on the tracks.
Wish it were closer to me, I would love a chance to really investigate and maybe even get it running. To bad there isn't a mfg. name or logo on it. After another look I am leaning toward a conversion, based on the rough looking cuts and welds on the steering brakes and mounting to the frame.
BTW nice images!!!
Feb 23, 2019 07:03:14 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
Manglesphoto wrote:
...opposite due to the small footprint caused by the blocks of wood on the tracks...
But look at how many blocks of wood are on the ground at the same time dissipating the weight of all that iron over a much larger area than the very small footprint of tires which would make ruts and sink into the disturbed soil.
Think about seeing very large very heavy bulldozers on construction sites pushing dirt, sand, gravel, etc. around being propelled by tracked driving mechanisms.
P. S. I’m guessing used in flooded rice fields.
Feb 23, 2019 08:04:10 #
tommy2 wrote:
But look at how many blocks of wood are on the ground at the same time dissipating the weight of all that iron over a much larger area than the very small footprint of tires which would make ruts and sink into the disturbed soil.
Think about seeing very large very heavy bulldozers on construction sites pushing dirt, sand, gravel, etc. around being propelled by tracked driving mechanisms.
P. S. I’m guessing used in flooded rice fields.
Think about seeing very large very heavy bulldozers on construction sites pushing dirt, sand, gravel, etc. around being propelled by tracked driving mechanisms.
P. S. I’m guessing used in flooded rice fields.
There resemble a sheep foot roller due to the gaps between the blocks, take notice of the second machine, there is no allowance for the wood blocks.
Feb 23, 2019 08:50:32 #
cmc4214
Loc: S.W. Pennsylvania
These are Oliver Cletrac, (do a google search) not Caterpillars. factory made not a conversion, except for the blocks, I'm not sure what they are for, though it appears to be for ground clearance
Feb 23, 2019 09:18:37 #
My dad ran tractors similar to these on farms in Nebraska and later he and I had an earth moving business building dams and leveling land for gravity irrigation. The long tracks compact the earth less than a wheel because the weight is spread over a larger area. The blocks on the tracks are for traction these tractors were most likely used in an area with very loose soil or very wet soggy soil and therefor the extra height of the "grouser" on the track
Feb 23, 2019 09:56:46 #
R Dubs wrote:
My dad ran tractors similar to these on farms in Nebraska and later he and I had an earth moving business building dams and leveling land for gravity irrigation. The long tracks compact the earth less than a wheel because the weight is spread over a larger area. The blocks on the tracks are for traction these tractors were most likely used in an area with very loose soil or very wet soggy soil and therefor the extra height of the "grouser" on the track
cmc4214 wrote about The Oliver Cletrac, I did a google and found many tractors similar, but not the same (sans blocks and extended cleats) even though I thought the faded green looked a bit like an Oliver, these were more like modern crawlers.
I agree with you about the blocks being for traction in wet ground, just makes sense!!
Feb 23, 2019 22:24:29 #
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