2023 Le Sueur "Swamp" Meet and New Caterpillar Iron

[@brycewiborg8095]

Bad luck streak. I was up at 3:30, but didn't leave the house until 5. I was expecting more traffic near the grounds. Friday I didn't spend much. Saturday I spent some. Saw something a minute in I had missed. I didn't see that Wheelhorse. I've had a few over the years. Thank you Kyle.

[@kylechrist]

Thanks for watching Bryce

[@RickBork]

Low milage Tonka truck. 👌

[@kylechrist]

Real toys 👍

[@vincentcibor8847]

That's a decent looking crawler. Lots of life left in it.

[@kylechrist]

Thanks Vincent

[@TheHandyHam73]

Great dedication to the sport... You were out walking around in the rain while Toby was holed up in his trailer staying warm. LOL

[@kylechrist]

Haha he was out with me for a bit, he even showed me where he buys his gasket material 👍

[@larrydavidson3402]

You done good on that cat, looks to be in decent shape. Sorry about your tire problems.

[@kylechrist]

No worries, the closest machine I've hauled home is 3 hours away with the farthest being 7 hours so it was bound to happen at some point haha

[@raylarkin5004]

As soon as squatch saw that crawler he said you would get it.👍🏼

[@kylechrist]

It's a bad addiction haha

[@raylarkin5004]

@@kylechrist I'm subscribed!👍🏼

[@kylechrist]

@@raylarkin5004 appreciate it 👍

[@raincoast9010]

I used to play with a toy dump truck like that, sweet find!

[@charlescastle5566]

Toby called that purchase as soon as he saw it. That is a really stand up unit that was a good buy. Thanks Kyle.

[@Fatamus]

Thanks for taking us wadding through the 2023 Swamp Swap & Shop. I was thinking a canoe 🛶 would help one get around 🤔 but ... ua .... To get anything out one might invest in a small barge. Just a though🤔 🤣😂🤣 Thanks so much bud. Can't wait to see more D4 videos or what ever is next on your list. 😏Toby called that one. He said Kyle will be pulling out of here with this D4, you watch. (paraphrasing)

[@kylechrist]

Thanks for watching Dan

[@leuvenisaplace]

Rumour has it that Peter Andre's infamous hit "Mysterious Girl" (1995) was originally titled "Girl I'm gonna 6U up".

[@steveschumacher5470]

We were at the show on friday, weather sucked & most stuff was covered, hope to have better luck next year

[@kylechrist]

Agreed!

[@garyfeltus9801]

Well dang the luck with the tires..I would have liked to seen by that old A C crawler. Look forward to see this one to.

[@kylechrist]

More to come, thanks for watching

[@ThisOldFarm]

Nice grab there. Seen it on Toby’s video, looks like a standup unit. Hope she serves you well 👍🏻

[@kylechrist]

Thanks, you'll see it at spring plow day

[@ThisOldFarm]

@@kylechrist Sweet! Look forward to it!

[@paulsilva3346]

Don't worry about the running Tractor video squatch253 Got That all, for you on his channel he's already posted.!

[@oldamericaniron5767]

Kyle, looks like a nice one. I try to carry 2 spares on those long heavy hauls.

[@kylechrist]

Thanks Geoffrey, hope you are enjoying Australia 🇦🇺

[@dougkubash8673]

Looks like you made a good haul! The D4 is a good fit for your collection

[@kylechrist]

Thanks Doug

[@DAKOTANSHELBY]

Great find in that D4! My first ever tire blow out was last fall about an hour into a RV trip. Classic China Bomb blowout of one of four RV tires. Like you there was no forward warning. I had ensured the tire pressure was correct before I left as I always do. I pulled out my man card and installed the spare myself along the side of the highway and still made it to my destination on schedule. Replaced the blow out at the local tire dealer. Thanks for the video.

[@kylechrist]

Thanks for watching!

[@hmw-ms3tx]

A trip down memory lane. My grandpa had a D4 that he used to pull freight sleighs through the bush and I had that exact Tonka dump truck. Up in northern Canada most guys got rid of the upper track roller and replaced it with a piece of oak or fir. For some reason the upper roller would always seize in the winter and wear itself flat. My grandpa's D4 is still sitting in the bush somewhere and if it hasn't rotted away that piece of oak will still be there. Ken

[@snocrushr]

Who stole the K emblem from the grill ? It was there in the squatch video.

[@bcbloc02]

I haul a lot and have had real good luck from the Gladiator All Steel trailer tires. ST235/85R16 14 132/127 Be sure you get the ones with the 132/127 speed rating and the smooth outside ribs. Simple tire has them for $188 each. I get them from Riley Park for about $150 each.

[@woodhonky3890]

When your trailering things that heavy, it doesn't hurt to run a little higher air pressure in the trailer tires. That sidewall flex at freeway speeds creates a lot of heat.

[@kylechrist]

I run 80 psi 👍

[@woodhonky3890]

@@kylechrist I stand corrected. That should be plenty enough. I guess go for higher ply rating if you can afford it.

[@kylechrist]

@@woodhonky3890 that's the plan, going to 14 ply tires haha

[@colin8532]

Yikes, those tires just didn't want to play nice? Were they not the right load range, or just old maybe? I'm guessing that's at LEAST a 12,000lb trailer, and the D4 is under that, so I can't imagine it was a weight issue. I'm on a tire/wheel replacing spree this year myself. I've replaced both tires and rims on my little utility trailer, and replaced all 4 tires and rims on my 12,000lb enclosed trailer. I still need to order 4 for my equipment trailer too, but these things aren't cheap!

[@kylechrist]

Load range and weight is fine, tires were new in 2019, they just don't make things like they used to haha, thanks Colin

[@dustyfarmer]

All good stuff. You do know that flat or blown out tires come in three's. You're due for another.

[@kylechrist]

It's getting 4 new tires now 👍

[@dustyfarmer]

@@kylechrist Steer clear of re-caps, they never seem to last well and can be guaranteed to shed the cap & blow out when you least need or expect it.

[@kylechrist]

@@dustyfarmer agreed, not a fan of recap tires 👍

[@kylemccann2500]

Quick story for you man, I've had that exact tonka dump truck as a kid. I was pushing it across the lawn at Mock 10 and I tripped and blasted out my 2 front teeth off the metal dump bed. Still love that thing 😂

[@edkeniston4786]

As you’ve learned, blowing a tire is a overrated experience! Like the looks of the D4. Keep the video’s coming.

[@kylechrist]

Will do, thanks for watching Ed

[@Dasquadwith6]

Hopefully the 2024 meet is dry like 2021...fingers crossed :)

[@kenwood8665]

Absolutely brilliant video

[@frankcooper6911]

He TOLD you !! You !! Johnny on the spot !!! LoL !!!

[@TJAkin]

Looking forward to a walk-around video, or “will it start” on the Tonka.

[@kylechrist]

Haha, may be there awhile 😂

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

The iron deficient must be STRONG!

[@evankibbe590]

Stop putting trailer tires on it and put light truck tires on it and you won't have nearly the problems with tires 😊😊 I use 10 ply L T on mine because I got tired of the trailer tires blowing every time I used it !!! The tire that broke me was the day I went through 10 tires in one day 😖😖😖😖🥴 and 4 was bran new and they only lasted a week 😖😖😖🥴🥴

[@indiankite7358]

Beautiful Machine!

[@kylechrist]

Thanks

[@ramosel]

When Toby was showing it, it had a "K" badge on the radiator and another in the toolbox. What was the "K" about?

[@kylechrist]

The "K" is referring to an Allis Chalmers K crawler, I think they were having fun messing around as I have two K crawlers as well

[@DKTractors]

Good video How many Cats do you have now?

[@kylechrist]

Caterpillar machines 8, 2 Allis K crawlers

[@DKTractors]

@@kylechrist nice with this new acquisition sounds like you need to make a video showing you fleet lol

[@sparkplug5481]

I’m now sorry I didn’t go this year. Last years terrible weather and this years rain forecast scared me off.

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Motor sounds really good

[@ronniewalker2881]

Good video

[@williamhastings7182]

I'm just kinda curious, there seems to be a lot of old cats up in your neck of the woods and I'm just curious if you mind sharing what this cat sold for and what do the prices look like up there, id like another d2 but there just aren't any around me so I may need to travel to get one, just looking to see if it's worth traveling and I'm not sure what a good price is because people think everything is gold plated around here if you can find them

[@glennstasse5698]

Looks like a nice crawler. Who doesn’t need another one?

[@kylechrist]

Exactly 😂

[@rustyfencerowtractors2465]

Have any extra of those RD4 top rollers? Looking for some for my 4G

[@kylechrist]

Does it have 2 or 4 carrier rollers total? Are they internal flange or external flange?

[@frankcooper6911]

👍

[@badzbradzgoodyz6477]

Nice 6U! I have a 6U6370, not sure what year it is? Could anyone give me a hint? Needs rings according to last owner. Also wondering what size engine it is? Pony motor fires, but won't stay running. Probably just needs a good cleaning. Thanks

[@kylechrist]

1951, D315 engine

[@badzbradzgoodyz6477]

@@kylechrist thank you much. Will write it down so I remember.

[@Fatamus]

He "Swamp Swap Shops & Scores" 🤗👍 You do know flat tires always come pairs? 🤷‍ I can't explain why, just seem like the universal physics of tires. 🤔

[@kylechrist]

It's crazy because I've never lost two in a trip before, it's getting 4 new tires now

[@Fatamus]

@@kylechrist most likely because they were bought at the same time and run over the same ruts in the road and sun and weather. But yeah, sounds like it's time for new tires. Myself, I'd get a larger load rating with heaver sidewall tire ... if you keep hauling heavy loads, you know like another RD4, D4 or any other heavy iron and parts😁👍

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Those d4 are heavy 12000 lb d47u

[@boB7710II]

The load is too heavy for the trailer

[@kylechrist]

Not at all

[@kylechrist]

The trailer has 2 7k axles, that's 14000lb capacity, D4 weighs 10500lbs, that leaves 3500lbs. Trailer weighs in at 3250lbs, that still leaves 250lbs and is also not including the weight taken by the tow vehicle. I am in no way over weight or overloaded, most modern skidloaders weigh as much or more than the D4 and this trailer is designed to haul skidloaders

[@seniorelectrician6831]

couldn't make it this time

[@frankcooper6911]

Nasty again !!!!

[@StubProductions]

Trailer tires are substandard. Use light truck tires (LT).