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

In this video, I ask the question will it run on this big old Fiat-Allis Bulldozer after it had been left sitting in the harsh Australian bush for many years. I had no history on the machine so I had to familiarise myself with what makes it tick and what parts needed attention before I attempted to give it a second chance at life. To me, it looks like a similar size to a D6 or older D7 Caterpillar Dozer and I have no information as to why it was left abandoned in this particular spot. I hope you all enjoy watching the video as much as I enjoyed working on this old Dozer. Thanks for watching!

[@brogan39]

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

[@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

[@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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[@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.

[@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 😊

[@vaitonl314]

a true "bush" mechanic, nicely done

[@Joe-gd2wu]

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

[@lancenutter1067]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@dalethedentist]

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

[@dananderson2786]

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

[@-Scotty]

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

[@JessepBB]

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

[@roobzkoobz6113]

Good onya Bruce, keep em coming!

[@beachthor1]

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

[@SteveInQLD007]

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

[@glengrant3884]

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

[@michaelsimpson9779]

That should go on a T shirt....

[@MrLuisFilipe61]

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

[@rohansharma5680]

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

[@cobbleup]

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

[@joshmarks3954]

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

[@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! 👍👍

[@malcolmharm3277]

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

[@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!

[@jamesd2128]

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

[@miatalevi5471]

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

[@dadyo63]

Nice to see you back onboard

[@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.

[@shawnmurphy6811]

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

[@janicekerrigan5863]

Another top video from a top bloke.

[@daddybob6096]

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

[@Exstaz]

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

[@annalorree]

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

[@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.

[@88corinutza]

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

[@fredfrancis80]

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

[@vicferrari9380]

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

[@bro031]

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

[@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!

[@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..

[@franksgarlat5522]

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

[@chuckh.2227]

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

[@SteveDixie-qz8pt]

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

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you for your comments..

[@jamesblake-palmer3401]

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

[@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. 🤣

[@Dg-ke8xo]

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

[@alexnute9818]

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

[@JDPlonk]

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

[@Pedro1760]

Absolutely beautiful piece of machinery. Couldn't stop watching until the end. Thank you for sharing😊

[@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.

[@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 .

[@robleary3353]

Love seeing old bits of kit like this being resurected and given another go!. Glad too the skills are still around to do so!. Bril!. Nuff said!..🙂

[@johncarter8092]

I love watching work on old machinery and watch it start up after all them years setting motor sounds good..great job mate. Thanks😊

[@mrfish1742]

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

[@diesel4life636]

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

[@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.

[@Bobcat325]

Attention to detail. Love it. Scraping cylinders nice.

[@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

[@AlbertSchmitz63]

This Man knows his Job!!! 👍

[@BIllMcCambridge]

What a beautiful beast. Loved watching it trundle through the woods. Thanks for sharing your talents and adventures!!!

[@ridhobaihaqi144]

Nice. Weekend with Bruce's video!

[@peterryan7340]

Definitely get that D8H going Bruce

[@rockatansky1305]

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

[@princelysir5518]

Very interesting to know the concern of well experienced aged citizens! Keep it up!

[@nicholasarrowsmith7922]

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

[@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

[@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 .

[@davewarrender2056]

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

[@av2367]

Same like the Dutchies

[@LukeLayh]

Love your videos mate

[@Ride1440]

Heck yes.GET THAT BIG BOY ROLLING. GREAT WORK, SIR.

[@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.

[@bigblockpop]

Love your videos Bruce

[@shawnkelley9169]

A nice one Bruce thanks for taking us along

[@matthewlinehan5108]

Absolutely amazing work , nice to see ild machines coming back to life

[@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.

[@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.

[@rionstretton8133]

Awesome

[@anthonylawrence7405]

I can't believe my eyes. Man you are a hero. I didn't believe that first one would start. Go for it.

[@larrykrise3609]

that is awsome.i love to see old things come back to life. thank you.larry in INDIANA USA

[@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

[@joemonks3161]

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

[@dicksonmanongi7760]

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

[@not-pc6937]

Brilliant as always Bruce 👍a real pleasure to watch you work

[@cammos]

Cmon guys where the aussie spirit 500views and barely 100 likes are you for real!!!! Cmon smash the like and subscribe lets blow this channel up!!!🎉

[@mickralph4623]

Do the D8H please

[@LukeLong-oi4uc]

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

[@lukeramtonic1900]

You're a genuis. A true mechanic.

[@ryanleffler3532]

Do the big cat !

[@bertjankosters]

Beautiful to see you work nice and calm. You are a real master mechanic.

[@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.

[@Daniel_Size_12]

I can't believe you got it running. Your knnowledge really made a difference. Congratulations

[@badasssamurai4954]

Another great job Bruce 👍 Really like your old stories! West Michigan here.

[@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.

[@m00nscaping76]

Yes, I really enjoyed that, thank you for sharing. 🙃

[@blairguinea6811]

love ya vids Bruce, thankyou for your time Sir

[@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

[@rossmclaren71]

Absolutely love grabbing a beer and watching you bring history back to life again !! Definitely get the other one going ! Got a 6 pack ready ! Well done 👍