The Biggest White Farm Tractor Ever Produced

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  • čas přidán 30. 03. 2023
  • This was completely unplanned and unexpected. Just happened to be at the right place at the right time with the right people to make it happen.

Komentáře • 211

  • @user-ul8zi4gi7d
    @user-ul8zi4gi7d Před rokem +65

    My husband and I are the ones who own these tractors and do use them for our farming operation. Thanks to the gentleman who must have come while we were on vacation and did this You Tube to share out with everyone. As this gentleman stated we farm with all tractors made in Charles City at the plant and do own Olivers, Whites and Minneapolis Moline all which are used every year. Dean, who spent much of his career at the plant until it closed, and I share a common passion for these tractors. Farming has evolved greatly from the past thus the hours of use are somewhat limited but our goal is to keep them running at all cost. Dean is on the Board of the Floyd County Museum and if anyone has questions we direct you to contact the museum.We are truly amazed at the passion that has been created world wide by White Farm Equipment in the small community of Charles City.

    • @Oliver66FarmBoy
      @Oliver66FarmBoy  Před rokem +5

      Thanks for the comment. Cliff took us out there and said it was ok to get a video so I hope you don’t mind. I’d really like to meet you folks sometime.

    • @paullucas3
      @paullucas3 Před rokem +1

      Thanks for saving these beauties. I loved whites as a boy, but just don’t see many around now.

    • @johnserrano9689
      @johnserrano9689 Před rokem +4

      All American Raw Power right there, Built as it should be.
      I tip my hat to you and your husband for keeping them in operation, and even more so for keeping the Farm alive, seems most of our fellow Americans simply don't understand how hard it is all around the back breaking all day work is something but the stress at times is enough to crack steel. That's what makes us so strong, appreciative and honorable to me that's how we were meant to live, without the challenges every now and then Life just wouldn't be the same.
      Nothing but the Best of Luck for the two of you. I can imagine you'll be receiving a surprising amount of fellow farms looking to "politely take one of those Tractors off your hands"...with today's electronics and emissions our tractors have us slaved to the dealers at time's. Newer ones are reliable to be fair, but their electronics seemingly always bring them down, the tractor twins you have were built to be as reliable/productive/low cost to maintain as possible.....boy I miss when our manufacturers had a little thing called Integrity.

  • @jonathancrissinger2301
    @jonathancrissinger2301 Před rokem +31

    That was so awesome. Most people don't have the chance to see tractors that rare, which are still in operation. I could hear the excitement in your voice as you were telling about them, lol. It was really cool that Shelley thought of getting pictures of you and the tractor. This series just kept getting better with each video. I really enjoyed all of it, you guys did a great job. I can't thank you enough for all the time and effort you put into making this. It's been time well spent to watch.

  • @markham6000
    @markham6000 Před rokem +17

    Thanks for taking us along on your adventures in Charles City, IA. Appreciate all your efforts to acknowledge those who 'built' America and fed the World, as well as preserve farm equipment history.

  • @robertjull9851
    @robertjull9851 Před rokem +5

    Thanks for sharing.I would like to share some history regarding the plant in Canada. I am retired now but back in the day I was a company driver living in Branford Ontario . A group of us had the responsibility of delivering from that plant equipment made there. Those field boss tractors were assembled in Brantford .I delivered them to dealers in both Canada and the states. I can`t recall the model numbers but they were 2 and 4 wheel drive units. As well as their new rotary style of combines. MF eventually took over the company in Brantford . They started building their version in the MF plant also in Brantford. It`s been many years since I have thought of my time as a worker there. I just bumped into your channel. Thanks and stay safe.

  • @7viewerlogic670
    @7viewerlogic670 Před rokem +6

    That's cool, I hope that Cat powered tractor makes it to the museum still fully functional.

  • @johngreasamar7730
    @johngreasamar7730 Před rokem +4

    What an amazing job on all 5 episodes. I have enjoyed every minute of each. Thank you for taking the time to preserve a part of the past

  • @MrFlyinpig
    @MrFlyinpig Před rokem +5

    I got the oportunity to see one when they were first built in the 80's and brings joy to me to see them. One of those tractors had a gear made for the transmission years ago where I worked for a little while.Back then it cost them 6 grand. They made a lot of parts for white and yes IH at the time. Thanks for sharing.

  • @murrayhalbert2988
    @murrayhalbert2988 Před rokem +3

    Good Vid Man! Being an old Canadian Farm equipment mechanic, as soon I seen the Field Boss logo I knew exactly what series it was biggest I seen was a 3208 cat. Some where in history White and Oliver joined , then the Silver ( White) tractors sold in Canada and the green tractors (Oliver) in the U.S. Then some years later bought by Fiat Agri. A bit later Fiat Agri bought Hesston Equipment out of Kansas then those newer tractors were sold under the Hesston brand. Early Hesston /Fiat in the late 80's were awesome tractors.

  • @kennyz6533
    @kennyz6533 Před rokem +5

    Of all the things I’ve seen on this channel this takes the cake. I knew what it was as soon as I saw the video title. I’ve seen a few pictures of the 4-325 online over the years, seems like the ones I find now are of the auction one with the decals of the farm it belonged to. Boy does that complete one look awesome. Very sharp tractors.

  • @robertshrawder2934
    @robertshrawder2934 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for taking us along on ur visit that was awesome to see them two tractors thank u again

  • @Ixlthim74
    @Ixlthim74 Před rokem +11

    Thank you so much for doing this series. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I really appreciate you going the extra mile to bring us this. Thanks just doesn't seem enough. I think you do the coolest stuff on your channel. I am so looking forward to a new farming season ready to learn more stuff from ya. Keep on bringing the content love it.

  • @KCIREDERF10
    @KCIREDERF10 Před rokem +2

    You can hear the excitement in your voice. Glad you had the chance to see them and sit in them. Hopefully you'll get that seat time !!! Thanks for the post Ethan. Take care. Fred.

  • @keithselzer9816
    @keithselzer9816 Před rokem +3

    Very cool video, thanks again for doing this I love the history on them. I grew up farming with White's. I saw one of the 4-270 at our dealership in Urbana, Maryland but never got a chance to run it or even sit in it. But had a blast running the one's we had, 2-150, 2-135, and a four wheel drive 2-85. They were nice tractors. We had a few old Minneapolis too. And a 770 Oliver. I sure miss them day's farming.

  • @earldoubet8062
    @earldoubet8062 Před rokem +5

    I worked 25 years at the caterpillar engine plant in mossville ill . I might of had my hands on that engine I worked on non truck line 3406 was a great engine . Test cell guys pushed them well over 500 hp . Happy you got a surprise and hopefully a good trip away from home sometimes its good to get away . From turkey creek farms be safe n thankful

    • @Oliver66FarmBoy
      @Oliver66FarmBoy  Před rokem +1

      Would have been mid 80s.

    • @joescheller6680
      @joescheller6680 Před měsícem

      These were 3306s still good engines but were used in farm and construction applications many caterpillar road bladers had them at one time

  • @tca375
    @tca375 Před rokem +3

    That is really cool.Your sharing of the all the tractor history on your channel is great.

  • @sawsurgeon
    @sawsurgeon Před rokem +3

    It’s appropriate that the all original 4-325 stays in Charles City, but I sure hope there’s a day that the other one can make its way to Southwest Michigan. I can appreciate a collection and especially the rare stuff, but there’s a lot of retired farmers who have pulled useful iron out of circulation in their hoarding. To each his own, I’d just prefer to see them out working.
    Thanks for taking us along.
    Bless’ns to ya, Tedd

  • @russellpetrie119
    @russellpetrie119 Před rokem +2

    awsesome find i never knew about white tractors until i saw your channel and getting the history of them helped explain alot about them

  • @clinthochrein888
    @clinthochrein888 Před rokem +3

    Wow! Two 4 wheel drive white tractors an still running them Fantastic video. 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @davidstanonik3389
    @davidstanonik3389 Před rokem +2

    I worked for WFE as a prototype build and test tecniction Libertyville, IL 1976 to 83 and was there when the first 4 325 prototype was built the 325 prototype was built first and went through much testing and improvement. Then a 4 270 prototype was built.

  • @andrew81au
    @andrew81au Před rokem +3

    I gotta say Ethan you looked right at home in the 4-325

  • @dustinadams9136
    @dustinadams9136 Před rokem +5

    I know the farm well, been by there many many times. Never knew the significance of them two tractors.
    It’s great that you’re able to tell the history 👍

  • @burtbrooks7731
    @burtbrooks7731 Před rokem +3

    Man that’s awesome to see, Huge thank you for taking us along and letting us see that rare beauty what a cool piece

  • @jrhendershot1936
    @jrhendershot1936 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for sharing your story about history of the tractors and the history of all of the tractors

  • @derekkienzle2582
    @derekkienzle2582 Před rokem +2

    I never knew these were even built. Really neat, love seeing experimental stuff that never really made it to production.

  • @NWvideo10
    @NWvideo10 Před rokem +3

    I agree your videos are awesome! Thanks for the Charles City tour, I was there 20 years ago and really enjoyed the changes that has taken place. Great video detail and overall presentation! Keep up the powerful content!

  • @timpalmer7614
    @timpalmer7614 Před rokem +3

    Will be anxiously waiting to hear the build specs.

  • @joshuabrown2543
    @joshuabrown2543 Před rokem +3

    2 hours north of me, A lot of White tractors actually in our area still operating and doing field work in Iowa.

  • @davidkimmel4216
    @davidkimmel4216 Před rokem +2

    Thank You Thank You you are very lucky to visit such history.

  • @curtmcelvain1749
    @curtmcelvain1749 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for taking us along. I never heard of the 325. Great video!

  • @paulphilipsky1478
    @paulphilipsky1478 Před rokem +2

    I've got two of those 4270 is 1987 5 serial numbers apart been using them since 2009 and still farming with them today and really haven't had any problems with either one of them 5500hrs on them without any problems other than normal maintenance

  • @donlehman9930
    @donlehman9930 Před rokem +4

    Such a great experience and such kind people to show you the tractors and thank you so much for sharing it with us.

  • @briansorensen7195
    @briansorensen7195 Před rokem +2

    Very Cool! I am learning a lot from your adventures

  • @justinphillips6136
    @justinphillips6136 Před rokem +4

    That’s great to see a tractor you’ve only ever dreamed of. Keep up the grind man. Been a fan since video “what killed Oliver.” We have a few MM’s and IH’s maybe one day a white or Oliver. But love watching the knowledge of Oliver you have to share.

  • @super6954
    @super6954 Před rokem +6

    Man that was cool to see those tractors in existance and in working clothes, the opertunities that turned up just kept getting bigger. I have a feeling before this is all done you'll be walking in a room and guys like chris losey will be bowing and calling you sir. If Shelley wasn't a tractor girl before meeting you, she's certainly going to be an Oliver/White tractor girl after this. Thanks for the video's, Take care guys.

  • @dehavenfamilyfarm
    @dehavenfamilyfarm Před rokem +8

    That is awesome that you were able to see these and share them with us! Did you happen to notice how many hours were on them? I sure hope you are able to get back there for some field work videos 🙂

    • @Oliver66FarmBoy
      @Oliver66FarmBoy  Před rokem +2

      Didn’t look. The guy that took us to see them thought the one with the 270 nose on it had over 10k test hours when they bought it at the plant auction.

  • @joemalone9380
    @joemalone9380 Před rokem +2

    thanks a lot for uploading this video . i am a wild fan of artic tractors esp us ones. good luck with the channel

  • @justinrayguitars6024
    @justinrayguitars6024 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I helped out a farmer that had a White that was built like that. I don't remember the model number but it had a V-8 Cat in it. The transmission was always breaking which I believe was a 16 speed Oliver. Cool old machines.

  • @Fieldman12
    @Fieldman12 Před rokem +1

    Those are some mean looking horses. Glad you got to see two out of the four ever built.

  • @brettcolburn8871
    @brettcolburn8871 Před rokem +1

    Lifelong Oliver/White fan here. But I think it's funny that White was testing a 325hp 4WD in the mid 80's while so many other manufacturers had 400+ hp tractors on the market by then.

  • @antonjosterud7274
    @antonjosterud7274 Před rokem +3

    This video just warms my heart even as a Swede

  • @wisconsinman2755
    @wisconsinman2755 Před rokem +3

    That's sweet. Exactly how tractors like that should be honored, living a working life. My "325" would be an allis 8095. If I ever win the lottery, first day I'll be buying a couple

    • @davidstanonik3389
      @davidstanonik3389 Před rokem

      I built one of the 8095 prototypes at Allis, Frankville WI location.

  • @Husker3435
    @Husker3435 Před rokem +1

    Wow thx OFB, that is a pretty cool story and even cooler tractors, great stuff 🇺🇸👌🏻🇺🇸

  • @mikemccrory8309
    @mikemccrory8309 Před rokem +1

    Awesome job on this series. What a bonus on the 325’s!!!

  • @davidstout5883
    @davidstout5883 Před 7 měsíci

    I love the old tractors and the history of them and when they are still being used to farm that is great. Great video keep them coming

  • @acdiesel7439
    @acdiesel7439 Před rokem +2

    That's pretty darn cool. Big kahunas there. It is cool to see they are still in operation.

  • @Plowboy4960
    @Plowboy4960 Před rokem +1

    I know you said disregard the 4-270 because it was changed but I do know where a 4-270 is still in operation on a farm and it has the cat motor in it but V8 with turbo too that is the only one I have seen and thanks for sharing that is cool to see

  • @dennislamers986
    @dennislamers986 Před rokem +2

    So cool that you could see something that you enjoyed so much kinda by accident. That thing looked kinda space aged. Thanks so much for doing all this.

  • @Taxpayeroftherepublic
    @Taxpayeroftherepublic Před rokem +1

    Wow wow wow!
    Neat! Great that you are capturing the history and heritage.

  • @red_power79
    @red_power79 Před rokem +2

    So how did your family get so big into Oliver? I'm sure u had a vid on but I must have missed it. That is awesome to see those two tractors.

  • @leanncarpenter9138
    @leanncarpenter9138 Před rokem +1

    You were Blessed beyond measure for sure. So proud

  • @johnnycampbell2719
    @johnnycampbell2719 Před rokem +1

    What a beast, that is one of the coolest tractors WFE ever made and you got to sit in it. I'm jealous man lol

  • @chrismidkiff8541
    @chrismidkiff8541 Před 7 měsíci

    Love your videos brother I'd really like to talk tractors with u u seem very knowledgeable about your craft

  • @justinsnyder711
    @justinsnyder711 Před rokem +1

    That was awesome to see. And if you get to run it or just see it run. Will be something of a dream come true.

  • @michaelsheeder148
    @michaelsheeder148 Před rokem +2

    Wow, that is very cool. Thanks Michael

  • @grathodson6477
    @grathodson6477 Před rokem +2

    Cool vid. Thanks for the intro and the correction. Video turned out great

  • @ramshackleshack751
    @ramshackleshack751 Před rokem +1

    They had them at the museum with the xo-121. One summer.
    I have pictures of my nephew sitting in the wheel.
    Along with the corporate tractor.

  • @stephenheyes4324
    @stephenheyes4324 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for these videos much appreciated

  • @interman7715
    @interman7715 Před rokem +1

    I just love Oliver and White tractors.

  • @joescheller6680
    @joescheller6680 Před rokem +1

    If your interested we have the beat dealer in 3 state area in Seneca South Dakota. They had one customer who had the larger 4 wheel drive but I don't think it was the 3306 not sure. Farmer that had it were real good on keeping their equipment in top shape. Dealer was a father son operation is still open for business it was a small dealership but they kept a good stock of parts. Customers would fly in to them fir parts

  • @keezgarage
    @keezgarage Před rokem +1

    Very Cool. I never thought I would ever see one either. Awesome video!!

  • @jeffharper7579
    @jeffharper7579 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for your video I have a Oliver 77 gas I hope some day to get it moved to where I am at. I miss it. At least you were at a dairy farm because if you were at a hog farm they could squeal on you about your location😆😆😆👍

  • @nathanlink5999
    @nathanlink5999 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for doing these videos

  • @808TheDuck
    @808TheDuck Před 7 měsíci

    Good to know that they are maintained and still operating.

  • @farmerjackandroy
    @farmerjackandroy Před rokem +1

    Awesome videos, i wish i could of been with you. Thanks for sharing

  • @glennschlorf1285
    @glennschlorf1285 Před rokem +2

    Ethan needs to just build a rather large lean to on his barn for more storage... for tractors.. I need a 00, 50, 55 tractor someday.. ethan has his dream tractor found... my dream is a 7488 international.. same thing happened to them after the sale to tenneco

  • @mathiggins4264
    @mathiggins4264 Před rokem +3

    That is awesome. That would be awesome to see. Thank you buddy be safe out there your buddy from Nebraska

  • @wesboettcher6105
    @wesboettcher6105 Před rokem +5

    As a cat guy in a cat mechanical fuel shop I would really like to know more about these! I was thinking about getting a 4 150 and figuring a way to put a b or c model cat in but I don't think it would hold up. How much beefier is that 325 than a 270?

    • @RJ1999x
      @RJ1999x Před rokem +1

      Same tractor, different engine.

  • @m988022
    @m988022 Před rokem +2

    I'm not sure but on 35 at the edge of jackson Co. Ohio right about where it goes from 70 to 60 there is a articulated white it only had the hood on for a cpl weeks I think it might or could be the 3rd one

  • @larrymeyers6913
    @larrymeyers6913 Před rokem +1

    Those are some pretty cool tractors with alot of history. Thank you for all the time spent on this video series it was pretty informative and loved hearing all of their storys

  • @codygriffin4225
    @codygriffin4225 Před rokem +3

    have seen the 2 large whites in action near Charles City, fun to see them turn dirt black.

  • @shitheadal
    @shitheadal Před 7 měsíci

    Great video thanks for sharing.

  • @centralmndairybros13
    @centralmndairybros13 Před rokem +1

    There's one somewhere in Southwest Minnesota that's been restored.

  • @ericlakota1847
    @ericlakota1847 Před rokem +1

    Always thought they should have working blade on front of big tractors like a skider blade

  • @JDwoman
    @JDwoman Před rokem +1

    The history of those tractors is so Cool!

  • @ih1206
    @ih1206 Před rokem +2

    Pretty darn cool. Those are some neat pieces of history. Glad you got a chance to share with us

  • @timminch8898
    @timminch8898 Před rokem +2

    I watched it twice! Great video!

  • @garybarrett6581
    @garybarrett6581 Před rokem +1

    looks like they are well taken care of!!!!!! Hope to see them farming!!! l will be watchin!!!

  • @hobbybob5284
    @hobbybob5284 Před rokem

    Thanks for the nice video's!

  • @timcrawford5882
    @timcrawford5882 Před rokem +1

    Grew up with Oliver's had 27 on large farm

  • @tomcampbell6384
    @tomcampbell6384 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Holy Shit!! I think I know where one of these babies is sitting!!

  • @loganbeedy5950
    @loganbeedy5950 Před rokem +2

    Never knew white made a tractor bigger then a 4-270, pretty cool that they have two of the old girls and there not wasting away in a collection

  • @landenschooler6726
    @landenschooler6726 Před rokem +2

    I have a 4-270 with some gremlins, but the guy who did my work on it was killed in a combine accident.... So is there a group that has the secrets to work on them in Iowa?

  • @DAVIDKHAINE
    @DAVIDKHAINE Před rokem +1

    Would like to see the 2-180 sitting in the background as well...

  • @Ham68229
    @Ham68229 Před rokem +2

    Did they let you start either of them? Would be nice to hear them run.
    Someone should tag Chris Losey and Ross the Oliver man in this. :)

  • @Derek_00Mustang83
    @Derek_00Mustang83 Před rokem +1

    Wow!!!! I can't wait to see the video of those running!!!!

  • @dtbellamy
    @dtbellamy Před rokem +3

    I know where there is a 4-325 sitting in a shed, its in really nice shape, when i first saw it i thought the cat 3406 was a repower but the owner said it was original

    • @Oliver66FarmBoy
      @Oliver66FarmBoy  Před rokem +1

      There’s only 3 left and 2 are in Iowa so unless it’s the one that was sold in Ohio and is now living in Virginia it’s not a 325.

    • @dtbellamy
      @dtbellamy Před rokem +1

      @@Oliver66FarmBoy did white make other models with the 3406 cat in it?

    • @jacobb3446
      @jacobb3446 Před rokem +1

      ​@dtbellamy no other white tractors had a 3406 the 270 had a 3306 cat 6 cylinder

  • @user-qv3ll2um4b
    @user-qv3ll2um4b Před 9 měsíci +1

    Yeah we had one of them cab rattled so much couldn’t hear yourself think😅

  • @garylute5329
    @garylute5329 Před rokem +1

    I worked for white Motor Research in 1973-74 we built a 4 whl drive 400 hp prototype What trans does the 325 have? The 400 was not built in Chs City Research Division relocated to Michigan while Torence Calif Facility was rebuilt I'd like to talk to you more about these Gary

  • @jonathanstancil8544
    @jonathanstancil8544 Před rokem +3

    The 4-225 and 4-270 used the 6x3 over/under transmission, correct? What are some specs like transmission, dives and hydraulics on these 4-325's?

  • @millardhayes1884
    @millardhayes1884 Před rokem +2

    Wow this was a interesting story for sure

  • @jacobb3446
    @jacobb3446 Před rokem +2

    Those were some cool finds is the transmission and axles the same as a 270 or heavier built either way there are not a ton of 270's to be found anymore either.

    • @Oliver66FarmBoy
      @Oliver66FarmBoy  Před rokem +2

      Not much reliable info. Near as I have been able to gather the frame is a basic 270 and they beefed up all the guts. I’ll be able to find out more if I ever get to talk to the owners.

    • @paulphilipsky1478
      @paulphilipsky1478 Před rokem

      As far as I know it's basically the same tractor as the 4270 they just put the 3406 cat in it in place of the 3306 the drivetrain stayed the same

    • @Oliver66FarmBoy
      @Oliver66FarmBoy  Před rokem

      @@paulphilipsky1478 Drive train is heavier.

  • @jamespittman3365
    @jamespittman3365 Před rokem +1

    Outstanding!!!!!

  • @burrridgefarms
    @burrridgefarms Před rokem +1

    Pretty Cool! I sware I saw one of those somewhere but I'm unsure of the number I'm just going off memories of the grill. Shelly musta thought it was comical how excited you were, I have been there too. Have you heard of CA Tesh? He's got a couple of early Oliver mfd tractors as well as alot of oddball oliver and IH tractors.

    • @Oliver66FarmBoy
      @Oliver66FarmBoy  Před rokem

      Never heard the name.

    • @slickdoglong3669
      @slickdoglong3669 Před rokem +1

      Are they from Wisconsin sounds familiar they have tractors and equipment for sale I've seen them probably up by tractor doctor

    • @burrridgefarms
      @burrridgefarms Před rokem +1

      Yep Teshes are east central WI and Tractor Dr is west central WI. Chuck helps with some bigger auctions down in IL and IN at times and has consignment sales of his own here too.

  • @hartzfarms1486
    @hartzfarms1486 Před rokem

    Do you have a transmission problem with the 4-270 we do

  • @BIBSTERSrepairshop
    @BIBSTERSrepairshop Před rokem +2

    Did you happen to stop at a certain farm where a certain red combine came from trying not to give any locations away but figured while you were in Iowa you might see him.

    • @Oliver66FarmBoy
      @Oliver66FarmBoy  Před rokem +1

      No. Had a schedule to keep.

    • @BIBSTERSrepairshop
      @BIBSTERSrepairshop Před rokem +1

      @@Oliver66FarmBoy I know if you happen to make a trip in late July Matt Clark is doing a show in eldora Iowa that is not to far away that is featuring Oliver’s

  • @danareynolds1976
    @danareynolds1976 Před 3 měsíci

    Them tractors are great lookin

  • @ascension8811
    @ascension8811 Před rokem +1

    Never thought I would see these too. So cool

  • @jamiestanyard1588
    @jamiestanyard1588 Před rokem +2

    Ethan thinks mmmmmmmm................can I afford another storage barn yet.................

  • @jiggyquinn5635
    @jiggyquinn5635 Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @joshpeiffer4122
    @joshpeiffer4122 Před rokem

    Very cool