be-ge pump???

A be-ge pump is a hydraulic pump made by BE-GE.

http://www.oliverheritage.com/cgi-bin/news/news.cgi?news=3&num=125&print=1

Date Posted December 01, 2009
News Title Issue # 34: Be-Ge Manufacturing – Gilroy, CA

Oliver had been widely known as an agricultural company even though industrial models were part of their lineup. Their industrial line began to pick up strength in the late 1940’s and early 50’s. Part of their strength came from a company located far from the Midwestern factories of Oliver. This company would join forces with Oliver and help them market equipment that is very collectible today. Like Oliver, the company is no longer around to savor the success of their product line.

Be-Ge’s roots go back to the early 1930’s. The Gilroy Welding Shop was formed to fill the need of equipment to level the California farmland, which was a necessity for irrigation. The kingpins of this company were J.E. Bussert and Al Gurries. Both of these men were well versed in farming methods and land leveling. The name Be-Ge came from the last initial of each of their names with an “e” added behind it.

These two men saw a real need for a hydraulic method of operating land leveling equipment. The method at that time was either mechanical operation or cable.

California was booming both in growing farms and growing cities. Having the foresight to see what was ahead, Bussert and Gurries set out to perfect hydraulic power. Their pioneering work led to the development of the hydraulic pump that would put the cable company out of business. With this new designed hydraulic system and the ability to build land-leveling equipment, the newly formed company established a good reputation.

Their new equipment was instrumental in the construction of the Bay Meadows racetrack, which was the longest continuous running thoroughbred racetrack in the state of California. It operated from 1934 until August 2008. Seabiscuit won twice at this track, which was built with Be-Ge equipment. Another well-known racetrack in California re-constructed by Be-Ge was the Tanforan in San Bruno.

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A Be-Ge pump generally refers to the hydraulic system fitted to a crawler prior to the time the OEM's fitted such systems. It is a self contained system driven off the counter shaft of the transmission and bolted to the back of the transmission casting. Single or multiple spool valves may be stacked above the pump and below the reservoir. Be-Ge built attachment kits for most common tractors of the time, 1930's - 1950's. I have seen an image of a kit on a wheel tractor.

Be-Ge Manufacturing was also known for building earth moving equipment.

I don't have a good image of the one on the back of my D4-5T, and I have not found a good image on the web to reference.

An article on Be-Ge Manufacturing may be found here:
http://www.sanbenitocountytoday.com/lifestyles/article_0ab6b9b0-3913-519f-82f2-40aecdc2c4ee.html

Geoff

A Be-Ge pump generally refers to the hydraulic system fitted to a crawler prior to the time the OEM's fitted such systems. It is a self contained system driven off the counter shaft of the transmission and bolted to the back of the transmission casting. Single or multiple spool valves may be stacked above the pump and below the reservoir. Be-Ge built attachment kits for most common tractors of the time, 1930's - 1950's. I have seen an image of a kit on a wheel tractor.

Be-Ge Manufacturing was also known for building earth moving equipment.

I don't have a good image of the one on the back of my D4-5T, and I have not found a good image on the web to reference.

An article on Be-Ge Manufacturing may be found here:
http://www.sanbenitocountytoday.com/lifestyles/article_0ab6b9b0-3913-519f-82f2-40aecdc2c4ee.html

Geoff

[QUOTE=GOTSLOCO;85574]A Be-Ge pump generally refers to the hydraulic system fitted to a crawler prior to the time the OEM's fitted such systems. It is a self contained system driven off the counter shaft of the transmission and bolted to the back of the transmission casting. Single or multiple spool valves may be stacked above the pump and below the reservoir. Be-Ge built attachment kits for most common tractors of the time, 1930's - 1950's. I have seen an image of a kit on a wheel tractor.

Be-Ge Manufacturing was also known for building earth moving equipment.

I don't have a good image of the one on the back of my D4-5T, and I have not found a good image on the web to reference.

An article on Be-Ge Manufacturing may be found here:
http://www.sanbenitocountytoday.com/lifestyles/article_0ab6b9b0-3913-519f-82f2-40aecdc2c4ee.html

Gotsloco
You are right on about Be-Ge pump kits on wheel tractors. I have a 1941 McCormick Deering 0S-4 orchard tractor, with a kit on it, that is mounted on top of the transmission.
The fellow that I purchased it from, used it pulling a 6ft hydraulic scraper, to keep up the berms in his walnut orchard.
Come to the California Antique Farm Equipment show in Tulare, Ca. April 20-22, it will be there amongst my John Deere's and my D-2 3j W/#1 Terracer.
Ed

i wish i could make it down to cali for the tractor show... but it is a long drive from kennewick wa

LCM,
Where there is a will, there is a way. Maybe someone from your area is coming to the show, and you could ride along.
The show grounds cover 90 acres, and last year, over 600 exibitors were there. Go to antiquefarmshow.org for the Ag Center's website.
John Deere is the featured tractor this year. If you make it down, let me know, and I will arrange a tractor for you to drive in the parade. The parade lasts about 2 1/2 hours Saturday, and Sunday.
Ed

when would y'all need to know??? my parents are going to be goin on a cruise in march and they said they will not know if they can it down there... but im going to try to get them to agree that we can aford it!!! 😆

LCM,
I live just a short distance from the show grounds, and will be taking five or six tractors, and some engines, so being that I have only myself and the little woman, I am sure there will be a spare tractor or two without drivers.
I will furnish you with my cell number as April gets a bit closer.
Ed