Will it START? OLD Bulldozer Sitting in the BUSH for YEARS!

[@michaelfoort2592]

I cant believe how much machinery is lying around Australia and New Zealand! Between you and Marty T. Insomnia is a positive experience.

[@Happymacer_P]

Well I live in Aus and I’ve not come across any machinery like this! 😩

[@woodchopinbeekeeper929]

Hell of a lot more of it lying around in the states!

[@tentotwo8290]

How come they get abandoned? Too tired? Unreliable? Thanks👍

[@woodchopinbeekeeper929]

@@tentotwo8290 inexpensive in the states......USE TO BE INEXPENSIVE, the old stuff is making a come back.

[@TireSlayer55]

@@Happymacer_PI hear it's a big country tho

[@bx16v]

This is by far my favourite channel on KZbin. It's such a shame that the knowledge of people like Bruce is slowly dying out all over the world, preserving it in this format is excellent

[@TKevinBlanc]

I don't know about that. Have you watched Marty T, Diesel Creek, Scrappy Industries, or Salvage Workshop?

[@kdegraa]

My old next door neighbour was similar to Bruce. He died a few years ago. It’s true a lot of people with skills and knowledge are departing this world. The lack of skills is already having an effect on us.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@TKevinBlanc Those fellas and Bruce are still in the minority. When some states a statistic and another person (you in this case) replies back with individual examples, well that sorta means you're beyond hope--not understanding the mathematics of statistics😄. It really is a throwaway society and the old stuff gets left to rot because someone wants the newest, latest and greatest as is the way of all obsolescence. Now there are a growing list of "Will it run?" channels emerging on this platform, probably 5 new ones a day trying to cash in on the magic, but they're still a vast minority.

[@dunk856]

Great video please do the d8 as well. Awesome mechanic

[@brogan39]

I would love to see you bring back to life the man sized bulldozer. Keep up the awesome work.

[@lancenutter1067]

That heavy duty roof probably saved that thing a lot of grief. Awesome video!

[@perkypat2214]

The D8H looks incredible, I would really enjoy a video.

[@andrewking4885]

They were a bad ass Bulldozer. My uncle drove a few cats and got his middle finger ripped out of joint between the lever and dash.

[@kevinballuff1164]

The D8H is. Brute. I'd like to see it run and move again

[@bruceinaus]

@@kevinballuff1164HI We are working up to tackle the D8H

[@HelenOrtega-bf8gs]

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[@suwartosuwarto9157]

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[@williamickes3143]

I had a couple of minutes to kill and I came across your video. I'm also a retired OTR driver and I've been there and done that. I've hauled about everything you can haul. I decided to set and watch you see if you could get that dozer started . I'm so glad I did . Gave me inspiration! You take care! 👍👍

[@LuisDiaz-ms5rm]

Bruce I got to say you are a hell of a mechanic you have been around for some time and you know exactly what to do you're a one-man army it's amazing watching you work on these massive machines and you know exactly what to do you're definitely a Master mechanic keep up the great work and the hard work that you do

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much Luis, your too kind, Bruce

[@kenellis8353]

AWESOME CONTENT, Bruce!!! Kenny Ellis, here, from Munfordville, KY, USA!!! Just sitting here, chilling, while I’m waiting for my unload appointment!!! Love watching these videos!!!

[@randomthingsarebest1473]

@@bruceinausGo back and get that other dozer going bruce like to see that.

[@troymeredith9528]

Just going on your chat about working with people in the bush,inused to do bit for a down round canyonleigh NSW,e before i moved away.was always a good day spent and i always learnt lots about the bush and machinery.so much knowledge lost when the elderly are no longer with us.

[@troymeredith9528]

An old mate.

[@dananderson2786]

The day we stop staying busy is the day we die! Bruce you run circles around these kids today. Thanks for the motivation!

[@paulwilliamson3211]

An Aussie in England, a grey Sunday morning, then a new video from Bruce, makes the day so much better. Thankyou for posting.

[@ACDZ123]

Come home Paul. What's wrong with ya?

[@paulwilliamson3211]

@@ACDZ123 I so wish I could come home, sadly poor health and family issues conspire to make that an impossibility.

[@SteveInQLD007]

*Couldn't wipe the smile from my face when I heard it running - onya Bruce!!*

[@vaitonl314]

a true "bush" mechanic, nicely done

[@cobbleup]

It’s great to see an old gentleman’s experience being put to use. 👍👍👍

[@ericjohnson6802]

Nice one, amazing how these old dozers start after so long. Our D7 was sitting for 15 years b 4 it started. Took a day, but it went easy in the end. D8 start, hell yes!

[@FixAndForget]

I always enjoy watching Bruce's videos because I know he does everything needed to not hurt the old equipment and he is so well spoken and knowledgeable! Thanks again for another great video!

[@mickburns5546]

Nice one Bruce. That’s got to be the cleanest running old dozer ever. I never saw any smoke at all. Love to see you have a crack at the old Cat 😊

[@annalorree]

“Always think of the next person”. That alone just earned you my subscription, and my respect.

[@jamesd2128]

Always reassuring seeing Bruce work his calm, affable magic on large chunks of iron.

[@FilipeBates61]

That D8H getting started and worked on by you would be one heck of a video to watch! Can't wait to see it!

[@-Scotty]

You're a bloody wizard mate, they some lucky farmers that's for sure.

[@beachthor1]

I’ve never driven a bulldozer or been to Australia but I watched the whole damn video

[@dalethedentist]

You have to do the Cat. Can’t wait for the roar when it kicks over

[@texxras7771]

Thank you Bruce for video graphing your years of knowledge and experience, I’m a roadside responder getting cars going , from the country originally, u remind me of the people that got it going from the country no matter what 😊😊😊✌️👍🏽🌲 thank u for teaching us all, with your knowledge expanded as this channel allows , there will be a army of mechanics helping getting all the old girls out of the bush and back into service , and running , your like the mechanics god father 🫶

[@JessepBB]

Yes please get the DH 8 going please mate ...we all keen

[@shawnmurphy6811]

I love seeing these old beauties running again I wish I was there to get that old D8H going 👍👍👍

[@rohansharma5680]

Ears, the best tool for engines. Good job Bruce!

[@Joe-gd2wu]

That is the nicest seat i've ever seen in something that's been sitting that long.

[@tonywoodard175]

Exactly

[@joshmarks3954]

Thanks Bruce. Legend And yes ya gotta get that D8 fired up !!

[@88corinutza]

We have a 50 YEAR OLD D8 we use every week at my job. it's a BEAST !!!

[@miatalevi5471]

Absolutely would watch to see if that other dozer would run!

[@maakamakana7007]

Beauty Mate..I am 70yrs young and did drive a D4 back when I was a nipper, but are now into 70's tractors and backhoes...I been living overseas on and off and I missing tinkering around with my old Ford Backhoe, changing the ram seals and playing around the farm. Now I think I want a dozer after watching your show...well done..kept me enthralled to the end..

[@roobzkoobz6113]

Good onya Bruce, keep em coming!

[@Exstaz]

This is a testament on how well old machines are built and how skilled you are.

[@St705]

Bruce, love your style and delivery. That was an entertaining video. I think most of your viewers would love to see your crack at the D8,

[@Hjerte_Verke]

He has a relaxing cadence and puts out top tier wisdom and know-how in a friendly style. He's a great storyteller.

[@DutchBatNL]

I was watching as a small boy who saw his first big machinery, awesome!! I liked the side stories, the explanations, the wrenching.... YOU ARE A BLESS to watch/listen too! THX!!

[@malcolmharm3277]

Would enjoy seeing you work on the old cat and steer it around also great to see the allis back in a shed

[@srgfubar]

Whenever I see a video like this the same thought always comes to mind. They don't make em like they used to. Spectacular piece of work, hats off.

[@hondafrk]

I have to say Bruce, I love watching you work, but I honestly enjoy listening to you talk more; it’s like I’m hanging out with a grandfather I never really had. I wish you all the best!

[@brockmitchell3989]

I don't know if I am the only one who feels this way, but I love these type videos you make Bruce. It is like ASMR for mechanics. I love your methodical style of properly checking out the equipment and your quiet style of speaking and working while bringing back some wonderful older equipment. Keep up the great work, Bruce. "Fish are friends, not food," - Bruce in Australia from Finding Nemo. 😀

[@dadyo63]

Nice to see you back onboard

[@jimmyjennings4089]

Absolutely, im in America and love watching these videos of getting these machines back up and running, extremely interesting to see what it takes to get them going, hello to all you mates in Australia and New Zealand.

[@vicferrari9380]

You are the only machine recovery guy that has shown to check the rods for damage in attempt to save the seals.

[@AnthonyWaikato]

Loved this ole school mevhanic. Thanks Bruce for your awesome restoration of this Dozer

[@glengrant3884]

FEARLESS BRUCE GIVIN' IT THE JUICE!!💥💯👍👊

[@michaelsimpson9779]

That should go on a T shirt....

[@welcomezigode5838]

Thank for your tremendous motivation. You are indeed very young at heart.Keep your good work of restoration up and teach your skills so as to empower this generation with the zeal to not let such wonderful works of art to lie to waste because of the lack of wisdom and knowledge. May God bless you in Jesus 'Name.

[@fredfrancis80]

Definitely would love to see you get that d8 going cheers mate

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

I used to love watching Bruce on The Price is Right, The Generation Game, Golden Shot etc etc but who knew he could wrench with the best of them???!!!

[@Dg-ke8xo]

I really enjoyed your video mate, nothing beats abit of knowledge and a good old story, cheers mate from nz

[@SakkievanJaarsveld]

As a retired CATT mechanic,I love all the old stuff.enjoyed the video.

[@bro031]

Awesome video, I’d love too see the D8H too start and move again and not left where it is .

[@franksgarlat5522]

Great work Bruce! Love getting old diesels running ! CAT D8H will rise again !

[@daddybob6096]

Great job Bruce and your camera man, well done. Bob. NZ.

[@toddodell2904]

Great video just come across you on here I love machinery I served 25 years with the USAF as a Jet mechanic and now live in Oklahoma. I’m 70% permanently disabled so I calm my anxiety watching machinery that’s been forgotten come back to life. Awesome job

[@chriscorrigan7420]

G'day Bruce. What a days outing. This I must say was a "ripper" of a show. Its just amazing how the old monsters can sit like that and then given a little bit of love they have their candle lit again. I enjoy your passion about how you do things. Things that may give a problem you check and make it ok to use. You see so many rough as guts jokers just butchering good gear.I couldn't help notice the smile on your dial when she fired, It was bigger than the one on the cat in the fish shop. I'm up for you to get the big Cat going. Hope to see that soon. All the best mate.

[@LoganJohnson-lm2bh]

She's a real beast and i love her and that D8H Is a must .Grandpa was a machinist and his 2 acres were always full of old equipment he was repairing .A boys playground for me .Thank you for the ride.

[@SteveDixie-qz8pt]

Brilliant work by a real decent bloke. Looking forward to the next one.

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you for your comments..

[@AndrewLaycock-t2o]

Push the button in on the side of the injector pump and it will start without aerostart. The bolt to undo the hydraulic tank bung is in the toolbox. About time it was put back in the shed, been sitting out there for about 6 years. Spent a bit of time on the D8H as well.

[@chuckh.2227]

Bruce the miracle mechanic! Absolutely looking forward to the D8H video!

[@bilinda508]

Bruce, love your patience and how easy you make these tasks look!. Loved this and love to see the D8 go as well. Tks.

[@alexnute9818]

It's a great find and inspiring to watch you work as always.

[@davidallen2257]

Your genius when to comes to working on equipment. Wish I knew half as much as you do.Keep up the good work .And thanks for the video. PLEASE keep them coming .

[@majangkim]

Legend at it again. He reminds me with our old master mechanics. His explanation and approach on the problems at hand similar. Note his wearing his Gold Watch too.

[@paulbrennan3091]

Love. 😊U MATE ! OLD AUSSIE Truckie & engineer here of 72 & just love What U do ! I maybe wrong ,But did U Say the Dozer was a Fiat,Alice ? We had a BT 7 C fiat pulling logs in the Bush for Dad & Brothers Sawmill years ago . Smaller then the machine but worked for years faultlessly ! Just Amazing to see it going again & brings back memories of yesterday ? So beautiful ! A generation of blokes that never die ,when men were men & wouldn't Stop at any Challenge ? God bless U mate ! Better Come down to Coffs & Clear the way for the Bypass ? Bought a tear to ones eye But thank U Sir ,Was Wonderful !

[@bruceinaus]

Hi, Yes the dozer is a Fiat Alice but not sure of the exact model , I couldn't find an ID plate.

[@Bobcat325]

Attention to detail. Love it. Scraping cylinders nice.

[@jdmxxx38]

You made that job look easy. The beauty of experience.

[@janicekerrigan5863]

Another top video from a top bloke.

[@JDPlonk]

As a mechanic (on different equipment), it is really satisfying to watch an experienced mechanic working on something like this. Just super mesmerizing

[@jamesblake-palmer3401]

Kia ora Bruce, yes to the D8H! Love your work. Nga mihi

[@muzzaresarf5038]

Hi Bruce, i thoroughly enjoyed watching this video, well done breathing life back into this old dozer. Sadly Hoopers at Montville is no more, the old workshop and equipment is still there when I last drove past, looks like it’s stuck in time 1988🧐🇦🇺

[@davebloomfield2628]

Jeez, she goes real well. I can't believe how quiet it is.😊

[@coreyfrood1104]

You really know what you're doing Bruce. Hats off.

[@mrfish1742]

Definitely would like to see the other dozer. You are awesome! Thanks for the videos

[@harls9287]

Awesome Bruce, great to see a “Will it run abandoned dozer in my own back yard” love seeing those old machines come back to life. You gotta have have a crack at the old 8. Thanks for sharing.

[@davewarrender2056]

This is what I luv bout old school aussies and kiwis , no messing, no winging , straight to it.

[@av2367]

Same like the Dutchies

[@JohnACVagi]

❤Great man are hard to find. Huge Blessing to the family you come from. This world needs more of you. John.

[@shawnkelley9169]

A nice one Bruce thanks for taking us along

[@LukeLong-oi4uc]

Well done! The old girl sounds like she runs pretty good. Great content! Blessings from Oklahoma, USA

[@diesel4life636]

love from dallas Tx! continue doing what you do best!

[@rockatansky1305]

Really enjoyed your video, patience like you have is certainly a virtue, well saved and thanks for sharing...,

[@peterryan7340]

Definitely get that D8H going Bruce

[@dennispreston5756]

Great rescue Bruce,now the D8.Enjoyed every minute,thanks.

[@matrix54190]

Bruce, from Down Under, is the magician for old vehicles👍👍👍😍. It's sounds really good, that old diesel engine🤩. Thanks for the video. Greetings from👋🥖🇫🇷 Peter

[@reuben9213]

This was a pleasure watching older machinery coming back to life . Yes I would love to see that D8H come back to life too . Thanks for this video . Was enjoyable to watch .

[@TheEasystart]

No sun here in the UK but plenty of rain! At least we don't have snakes to worry about though!

[@ACDZ123]

Plenty of snakes at no 10

[@realnikonlover6207]

Thanks for sharing. My cousin was a fire dozer operator for years. Sadly he got cancer from toxic piles in forest fires and from the phoschek dropped on fires. He passed away at age 50. Dozer operators are a unique breed. Fire dozer operators are just plain crazy. 🤣

[@ridhobaihaqi144]

Nice. Weekend with Bruce's video!

[@kirbybrooksee4051]

You're great mister I really enjoyed your presentation.

[@nicholasarrowsmith7922]

Great channel Bruce ... Really great to see you again keep it up =) ... Love your commentary a true thinking engineer =)

[@BrianPeake-p7g]

Love watching you getting old bullies going, may be it an obsession. Keep on with the good work

[@RalphCrossing]

Another good video there Bruce. What kind of trees are those at the farm where you parked the Fiat Allis in the shed? Macadamia? Yes please, do the D8H.

[@dicksonmanongi7760]

Bruce you seems passionate about restoring old dusty wrecks. Love watching

[@holdenbrougham1056]

G,day Bruce,, mate that's a silly question,,, of course you gotta start the cat D8H,, 1st machine I drove as a 10 year old boy , and it was pony starting

[@loganvaughn6633]

This is my favorite channel on KZbin that I’ve found in a while, would be awesome to see that d8 smoke to life

[@keithhellyer4565]

Love these videos, keep up the great work 👍

[@larryelliott6321]

Great video. Enjoyed the words of wisdom along the way. With careful step-by-step approach IT WAS RUNNING! -Idaho USA

[@LukeLayh]

Love your videos mate

[@AnCapKadse]

As young guy in my 20th I really enjoy your videos. I am really greatful for al the informations. Thanks you.

[@bigblockpop]

Love your videos Bruce

[@johnstahl8413]

We need more of of guy’s name Bruce in this world! 🇺🇸🙏👍 cheers from the USA mate

[@joemonks3161]

A bit more detail on how you found this machine would be helpful.

[@naj370]

love the stories while your working, reminds me of me and my brother and what we did as kids on the farm.