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This video tells the story of 'The Tractor', a custom 'double header' tractor combination built by 3 brothers in country Australia in the 1950's using single tractors. This tractor can be seen today at the Warracknabeal Argicultural museum in Victoria, Australia.
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Great video man!
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A lot of people can build custom cars and trucks and motorcycles, but to build something then work the hell out of it and it stays together is pretty special.
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Aussie know-how at its finest - great to see! That is nothing short of fantastic. What an example of "Betting on your capability". Several have done the same thing since with various other machines, but were there, other than that one you said you heard about, any others that precede this phenomenal effort?
Can you tell me what the rotary rake implement is? A Darf wheel-rake as another fellow describes it. I've never seen one, what is it used for?
Did you say you removed the differentials from both power-trains?
I'm also surprised you weren't using normal lug-treaded tractor tyres.
Can you please tell us when you retired the tractors?
Did you encounter any problems with reliability, or find you had to strengthen any of your modification work?
I still reckon that's the best and certainly the most robust example of "Gum-tree Engineering" I've seen. Hats off to you all! The Chev truck deserves recognition too!
I will try to see it while it's still on display. Nevertheless, ensure that it is preserved - it's a one-of-a-kind! -
I have one of those Darf wheelrakes.
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Awesome!!