Pufango Steam Tractor

• Pufango Steam Tractor
  Posted by Nick on 27 Jun, 2019 07:16
• I had not previously owned a Pufango engine, but had to have this one. Looks to be a fairly simple build, but Tony Wright finished them a lot faster than I would have finished one 
  
  I believe two of these made it to Minnesota. And for those who don't know, "Pufango" is short for "Puff-and-go"
  
  
  
  
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by Pitchy on 27 Jun, 2019 07:48
• I like that, better than i could make also. 
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by jerseysteam on 27 Jun, 2019 09:06
• That's cool. Is the burner inserted from below or next to the steering column?
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by Stoker on 27 Jun, 2019 09:35
• Cool 8c)
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by Swift Fox on 27 Jun, 2019 10:55
• That has potential for a lot of mods Nick.
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by classixs on 27 Jun, 2019 12:39
• Very nice addition Nick, congrats !
  
  I love the drivebelt/fender solution, looks great 
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• #6 Reply
  Posted by IndianaRog on 27 Jun, 2019 12:42
• That is a nice looking tractor...of course, now we need to see the video.
  
  Rog
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• #7 Reply
  Posted by SeeSteam on 27 Jun, 2019 13:03
• Nick,
  When did yours arrive? I am still waiting for mine.
  
  I did just today receive a package from Kevin from UK, the parts maker, who sent those parts nearly the same time as I believe Tony did...
  
  Nick, what colors (if any) will you paint yours? I am undecided between John Deere and McCormick Deering colors. Leaning towards McCormick colors in honor of my great-grandfather. Although his tractor was without a drop of paint, just rust colored.
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• #8 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 27 Jun, 2019 15:38
• Quote from: jerseysteam on 27 Jun, 2019 09:06

  That's cool. Is the burner inserted from below or next to the steering column?
  

  
  Even better 
  
  
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• #9 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 27 Jun, 2019 15:39
• Quote from: jerseysteam on 27 Jun, 2019 09:06

  That's cool. Is the burner inserted from below or next to the steering column?
  

  
  And an under-side shot showing where it sits
  
  
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• #10 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 27 Jun, 2019 15:40
• Quote from: classixs on 27 Jun, 2019 12:39

  Very nice addition Nick, congrats !
  
  I love the drivebelt/fender solution, looks great 
  

  
  Yes, and I must remember to only climb on from the back of the tractor... very dangerous from the side   
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• #11 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 27 Jun, 2019 15:43
• Quote from: CBWho on 27 Jun, 2019 13:03

  Nick,
  When did yours arrive? I am still waiting for mine.

  
  Either yesterday or the day before, not sure as I was away. Tony did have a tracking number for mine.
  
  
  

  Quote from: CBWho on 27 Jun, 2019 13:03

  Nick, what colors (if any) will you paint yours? I am undecided between John Deere and McCormick Deering colors. Leaning towards McCormick colors in honor of my great-grandfather. Although his tractor was without a drop of paint, just rust colored.
  

  
  I would go with gray/red as well to match a 10-20 or 15-30. I probably won't do any mods to mine... at least not for a long time...
  
  
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• #12 Reply
  Posted by SeeSteam on 27 Jun, 2019 16:42
• Yes, my great grandpa's tractor was a 10-20, going with those colors also saves me from having to repaint the wheels.
  
  Tony didn't supply me with a tracking number although I did ask...
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• #13 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 28 Jun, 2019 17:48
• Quote from: CBWho on 27 Jun, 2019 16:42

  Yes, my great grandpa's tractor was a 10-20, going with those colors also saves me from having to repaint the wheels.
  
  Tony didn't supply me with a tracking number although I did ask...
  

  
  Any luck at the mailbox today?
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• #14 Reply
  Posted by Nick on 28 Jun, 2019 17:50
• Tony also numbered each of these, mine is #004
  
  
  
  and included instructions/boiler certificate
  
  
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