It's all about torque and traction

[BangkokDean]

One for those young whipper-snappers..

A 850 H.P. John Deere diesel vs. a steam tractor rated 18 H.P?

It's all about torque and traction... enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=FLQhvruimfs

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

ah the power of a tempest in a teapot

 

[greg75vette]

I think the angle of the pull rod helped, too.

 

[mrvette]

I think the angle of the pull rod helped, too.

Good observation, methinks you correct too.....

I not seen a good farm show in over 20 years....the one site I always love is those 'poppett?" engines, goes Bam, turns over again and again with clanking of machinery, then goes Bam again....craziest thing to watch.....

then there are the Demolition Derbies......:yahoo::rofl:

 

[BangkokDean]

I think the angle of the pull rod helped, too.

That steam tractor out weighs the diesel by X5, That makes for traction that the lighter tractor did not have a chance against.

 

[greg75vette]

That, as well. I agree.