1910 Minneapolis 22hp Steam Tractor - First Run in 60+ Years! 

Me and you both. I would much rather have this then a Lamborghini or Ferrari

@@bowlagrits I hear you!

I am a boiler technician and have 3 steam tractors a case 150hp one and one of this model and also a Minneapolis Moline one that's around 63hp and they are incredibly dangerous if you misuse them here u need a license to run one and a buddy of mine got 3 of his fingers ripped off in the gears of one

Likely he means The Silverton and Durango RR in Colorado where they have at least three of the original engines in steam.

Yep! Just needs a little more packing rope and some elbow grease. A hell of a lot easier than new piston rings!

dude, it was the 1910s. this ws as fast as those things could go

@@JuliaCV9 Not true they were built for tork not speed my case 150hp one has almost 5000ftbs of York but can only ho 8mphs but if that were geared up I could get like 200mph if it didn't break so please educate yourself before ridiculing someone

@@parkersposts I wasn't ridiculing anybody!

These were not made for speed. They were meant to pull and pull they did. Look at the 150 HP Chase engine built from scratch by Korey Anderson in South Dakota. 60+ bottom plow pulled by this machine. No modern tractor can equal that strength.

I understand your caution but please don't be so quick to judge. This boiler was not being operated in any unsafe manner in this video. It was very thoroughly visually inspected inside & out, ultrasound thickness tested all across the boiler, hydrostatically tested to 1.5x MAWP, had two functioning water sources, and safety devices checked all according to state standards. While it does not have a state certificate, it was made safe to the same standard and has only been operated on private property by ourselves. If you can't tell by my other videos, we specialize specifically in restoration and repair of antique tractors like this one. We care very much about safety and have no desire to jeopardize anyone's wellbeing. Yes, this tractor is a bit old and tired but thats why we have it to restore it. None of the leaks in the video were from the boiler, they were only from the engine and other accessories. This was literally the very first minutes this tractor had ran in decades, of course its going to have problems. But operating something can also be a very good way to diagnose problems that otherwise would not be obvious. Aside from having a little fun and showing it off to the elderly owner who had never seen his engine run in his life owning it, we now have a very good idea of exactly what repairs the tractor needs to be in its best condition and completely safe to operate anywhere. And sorry if the camera work isn't up to your standards, but sometimes that's just how it is. We were having fun and I wanted to share that experience, we're mechanics not a Hollywood camera crew...

@@TheIronRanch Hello Again. First I say that restoration of any steam machine is important for educational and historic points. Steam ruled supreme, and is still the major force on moving heavy loads. (See Big Boy - the most powerful locomotive built) That your machine was tested for strength and hydrostatically is wonderful. That you have made it work is noting short of admirable and a welcome addition to the many other steam tractors and machinery now in operation. Regards photographically, "My Standard" are about the same as anyone's, Hold the camera steady, Cut between movements and fill the gap with still shots. No one expect "Hollywood" perfection in an open field amid the excitement engendered by such an event. Thanks for your reply and filling in the tech side of restoration. I feel much assured that you folks did all possible to make this machine work again and of course, there are always problems with such a project. - BUT, packing glands are pretty basic. I did not mention anything about the boiler except the size which should give very large teaming capacity. It is obvious that it is the cylinder that is leaking not the boiler. In any case - you rescued this from the scrap heap with in itself is noteworthy. I hope the owner is very happy with the results and this machine, at next viewing is clad in it's original splendor of paint and trim.. Again, thanks for your lengthy and courteous reply. Be assured, your efforts are appreciated and your goal of operation in a safe and accurate manner is commendable. For the record, there probably is no state certification. By the time those regulations were made, these mechanical wonders had become obsolete. All the best for your efforts. all dressed up or not it is still a magnificent machine.