Tractor Talk: Ken Cooke on the Genesis Engine, Big Horsepower & Ford Secrets

This one’s for the tractor men. No highlight reel, no rush — just a proper workshop tractor chat that didn’t make the cut in last week’s #onThePull driver video. We’re in the shed with Ken Cooke, a man who needs no introduction if you’re into Fords, Countys, Muirhill's, tractor pulling, or pushing mechanical diesel engines way further than they were ever meant to go. Ken & Allister Cooke break down: The Genesis engine and why it’s going into the Ford 8830 Where real horsepower comes from (and where it starts costing money) Mechanical pumps, turbos, limits, and why some engines live while others grenade Pulling setups, gear choices, reliability vs bragging rights Why some “rules” exist — and where the real danger line actually is This is pure tractor talk — engineering opinions, real numbers, hard-earned experience, and zero social-media polish. If you like diesel smoke, mechanical logic, and conversations that only happen when the cameras don’t usually roll, this one’s for you. ---------------------------------------------------- Who are McClean & Co? Just a bunch of lads who love machinery, loud exhausts, black smoke, and making farming videos. We’re the team behind FarmFLiX and the tractor rodeo #onThePull — and this channel is your backstage pass. 👉 Watch more from the team on FarmFLiX — Real Farming | Real People https://www.farmflix.tv 👉 See upcoming #onThePull events https://onthepull.co/ 🎟️ Get your ticket now before history sells out. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/onthep... ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- POWERED BY The Irish League of Credit Unions https://www.creditunion.ie FarmFLiX - Real Farming | Real People https://www.farmflix.tv Redrock Machinery https://redrockmachinery.com ----------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------------