Half tracks

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Kirk-NJ

Discussion Starter · Feb 7, 2013

I went to look at a one row corn picker the other day and came home with a set of these. Turns out the 86 year old farmer was an old ford guy. We got to talking about ford tractors so I asked him what else he might have for sale and he said he had a set of half tracks in the barn he would sell.
I mounted them yesterday on one of my 4000's. Snowstrom coming Fri/Sat so I'll try them out with a dearborn back blade.

Kirk

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· #2 · Feb 7, 2013

Have seen many but never was able to talk to someone on how well they work. Keep us posted. They sure look like they'd keep ya movin..............

gordon1121

· #3 · Feb 7, 2013

Talk about a find, thats a good one. Looking foreward to hearing how they do in the snow. I've seen them on tractors at shows but never one that size. With the weight and power it ought to do a heck of a job.

BigDaveinKY

· #4 · Feb 8, 2013

You find some interesting old accessories for your tractors.
Wish I had the opportunity to go "Shoppin'" with you some time.
Let us know how it worked after the blizzard this weekend.

missouri massey man

· #5 · Feb 8, 2013

What an excellent find Kirk. I'm sure those tracks will prove their worth in your upcoming snow....of course we want to see some action photos of the old 4000 doing its thing wearing the new snowboots !!!

Sugarmaker

· #6 · Feb 8, 2013

Kirk,
Those look just right on your Ford! They look to be in great shape too. I will look forward to some pictures during the big storm.
Regards,
Chris

Kirk-NJ

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 9, 2013

We only got 6" of snow so not enough to do a good test. It made short work on the driveway. But any seat time is good seat time. They operated as they should and handled quite nice.
Kirk

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· #8 · Feb 9, 2013

Not much of a challenge for them half tracks, is it???? At least you know they are functioning as they should. Nice pics. You got more snow this round than I've had all winter combined

Kirk-NJ

Discussion Starter · #9 · Feb 9, 2013

The strom pasted more east of us. My sister's about 60 miles east of us and they got 15" of snow. That's ok i can live without it. I get more work done and would rather save the gas for plowing dirt instead of snow.

Kirk

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· #10 · Feb 9, 2013

Hope you didn't think I was complaining??????????????? :lol: :lol: :lol: Doesn't bother me at all that all the work I did putting the plow on my tractor was strickly for appearance

gordon1121

· #11 · Feb 9, 2013

Man that looks good working. Sure would have been handy feeding a couple of times I can remember. I was wondering does it turn pretty good or do you have to use the brakes a lot?

Kirk-NJ

Discussion Starter · #12 · Feb 9, 2013

It actually turned pretty good. That 4000 doesn't have PS so it's Armstrong steering so it's not like I'm palming the steering wheel on a PS job and making hairpin turns.

Kirk

Sugarmaker

· #13 · Feb 10, 2013

Kirk,
Those are very good pictures of the Ford plowing snow! Thanks for taking the time to take and post them. Love the one coming down the lane! I wished we would have had some tracks for picking corn in the mud.
Regards,
Chris

WyattB

· #14 · Feb 10, 2013

I am green with envy although what I really want is a set of full tracks on one of my tractors. I will probably have to build a set if I ever expect to have some. Saw some homemade ones on a homemade tractor on an open source hardware site. Made out of bent rebar and chain. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd3t27X6Nx4
Looks doable.

Ernie N Ky

· #15 · Feb 10, 2013

What a great purchase. Congrats.

BigDaveinKY

· #16 · Feb 10, 2013

I wouldn't mind getting six inches of snow, at least once during winter. It's prettier than just cold and muddy. It's been quite a few years since we've had that much all at one time.
Those tracks sure make the 4000 look like it means business. Tell your bride "thank you" for getting out in the cold and taking the "action photos" for us.

Ernie N Ky

· #17 · Feb 10, 2013

You're right Dave, my son turns 11 this spring and four inches is the biggest snow he's ever seen.

WyattB

· #18 · Feb 11, 2013

Can't tell how the idler wheel mounts and I was wondering how long it takes to put the whole thing on.

Kirk-NJ

Discussion Starter · #19 · Feb 12, 2013

Manual sez it takes about two hours but it took me longer because I had to spin out the power adjustable rims. I'm sure after doing it once or twice Ill pick up some speed. Kind of like splitting your first tractor. After two or three you pick up speed. here are some photos of how it attaches.
Kirk

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· #20 · Feb 12, 2013

Interesting pics. Thanks Kirk.

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