Buying and fixing an excavator: Samsung 130

[@johnjames77]

I love watching you restore the old equipment and teaching how it's done. I just bought an old John Deere 350B so I am in the club now !

[@StephensCustomModels]

I remember when Samsung first released their line of excavators in the US, we used to think they looked so futuristic with the curved front windshield. If you don't end up using the other excavator, you can swap the bigger undercarriage under this one and have a hybrid. It would compliment the taller bucket.

[@mediamattersismycockholste562]

My company works on different equipment, but what is nice about watching this is that folks can see what it takes to get this stuff functional or set up to use. There is no user's manual, only experience and processes that apply to different things. Buying used gear cheap that you can repair or restore is always a better way to go if you plan on keeping it. We just replaced the entire drive train in one of our 98 dodge 1 ton 4x4's except for the axles, and it was still way cheaper than buying a new truck, and it's paid for! :) We really enjoy the vids, thanks!

[@CEA1]

Ok bro After supporting Andrew's channel, Its your turn, Im Going to use every social media to support this channel 👍

[@ItsLilRobs]

? Andrew is still making KZbin videos

[@allyoop8879]

Jesse, you can easily make that paint look like new. I did this on my motorhome. Wash the surface down with Dawn detergent. Then dab a wet scrubpad in a cleanser (I used Bar Keepers Friend) and lightly glide it over the painted surface and rinse with clear water before it dries. You only want to remove the crud, not the sound paint. When the surface feels smooth, wash the paint down with Dawn again. When the surface is completely dry put on a pair of long vinyl gloves. Get a liquid floor polish such as DEP from Home Depot or Lowe's. Pour some in a paint roller tray. Don't forget to put on the gloves. Dip a padded microfiber cloth into the polish and wring it out so that you apply only a thin coat of polish on the paint. ! gallon goes a long way. Too much polish and you will get unsightly runs that are almost impossible to remove. Apply the polish evenly across the surface. Let it dry between coats. You will see results immediately but you need at least 2 or 3 coats. I used 2 coats, got a high shine and the graphics came alive. H/D now sells ZEP in a Wet Look which should be interesting. When I got the motorhome it looked terrible. I scrubbed the 1992 E350 cab twice with auto polish cleaner and couldn't get the dead paint off. Using the above method gave the cab a showroom shine. Good luck. Don't forget the long gloves.

[@aaronhayden1780]

Or go get $100 in yellow paint and hose the thing down.

[@AndrewBrowner]

that sounds like alot of worker for an excavator thats already beat the hell and is only gonna get more punishment.. i dont think its really about having nice glossy paint i think its more so about having an even layer over everything so its not 3 different shades and rusty in 7 spots and bright marks wherever there used to be a sticker or mount

[@johnthompson5721]

That tank is a M48 used in Viet Nam. I worked on those in Okinawa in 1970. Love your camera work, fantastic panning and clearity.

[@markreetz1001]

Nice addition to the fleet. I didn't expect you would be using the spare-parts-avator so soon. It seems to run well also.

[@Bennji1978]

I enjoy watching these types of excavation videos these are young men who get it done they have learned there is no right or wrong way just what works for them I applaud their efforts keep up the good work

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Wow, that new bucket is great! It appears to have bosses for a "pincher" attachment, for like picking up logs with the bucket as half of the "jaw". I think it's great to have a large deposit of parts for the one really good machine. Decal residue? The BEST I ever used for boats & cars is Maguire's Cleaner wax, scrubbed with a sponge polisher. Ghost outlines disappear. Hit it with Wax & grease remover prior to painting.

[@joed9908]

Nice to see Andrew and you buying and fixing heavy duty machinery. Keep up the friendly competition.

[@billymiller1319]

Next time you have to remove stickers use a hairdryer to warm the letters and then they peel off very easy. Regards Billy

[@rickiewilliams1965]

Also one of the cheap heat guns from Harbor Freight or an eraser wheel that chucks into a cordless drill from a body shop supply store.

[@kennethhume8628]

Great video Jesse plus some very useful comments from knowledgeable viewers . Please do a video on work that you will be doing to the trailer for the Samsung 130 .

[@ronhanson9581]

Love to see young people who fix up old equipment instead of burying themselves in debt buying new they cannot afford. Smart business!

[@tillman1697]

A: The shot with the GoPro, on the arm, filling the dump truck, was AWESOME. You are getting quite good at cinematography! B: Get that puppy a manual thumb as soon as you are able.

[@9856CB]

As far as a pipe wrench goes: “If it don’t say Rigid, it ain’t no good”. Instead of tac welding the bushings, weld a small piece of flat bar to hold it in.

[@stonewallpi1]

Great purchase Jesse at a bargain price. Of course you had the abilities to make right what was wrong with it and make it an even better buy! I agree with you that this machine may not be brought out on every job but when you need it, the machine will pay itself off in no time! Can't wait to see you fix the trailer up so you can haul this little bad boy around. Enjoyed this video and looking forward to that video!

[@jmuller86]

thanks, and the trailer is getting close in queue and I do have a few jobs coming up to use it on already

[@nvlvdave]

Congrats on the purchase and new addition for your company. Nice work, man.

[@RobTuck1475]

You go Jesse!! All the best to you and your "new to you" equipment!! Stay safe my friend and thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend!

[@robe3812]

Samsung was a great machine, i still have mine and we bought it new. When they were new they were the fastest machine on the market. Mine currently has 8800 hours and runs great.

[@denjhill]

Of course it does, if it has the Cummins 4BT motor. Bulletproof. lol

[@astonmartin2727]

Jesse congratulations on your new toy. I know you work alot in the dirt and almost everyone will disagree but i just want to say giving the machine a good clean up and keep dirt off the machine after jobs will keep the rust away and keep the machine looking good for a long time. Also where you can buy a nice Cat yellow paint and keep all the machines looking good and new. My dad used to say it costs nothing to make something old look good.

[@luckydog9809]

Maybe add your company logo as well. If you don't have one, a local graphic designer could create it relatively inexpensively. Put it on all your equipment, nice professional appearance to represent your company.

[@mikehotchkiss8975]

27:09 Love how the ladies are coming into shot, as planned right? Great content, strangely calming, and informative as well.

[@ebutuoyebutouy]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend. Stay safe.

[@vdubskiee5356]

HUGE props for putting out this video and letting us know how much ya paid for her!

[@lelivella8135]

Like how you engage with your son....and go about your work....enjoying to watch...keep it up

[@denjhill]

Great video. And thanks for showing the bucket shank repair. Gotta do the same on my backhoe and did not know about those weld-on repair pieces.

[@jmuller86]

thanks, yea neither did I until recently. much easier than cutting off the old shank

[@canvids1]

Jesse I so enjoy watching all your videos. You make them so interesting. I think you got a great buy on that machine. It will pay for its self in a short time. You are smart to buy a good used or fixer upper and you fix it and get it running great. better than going in dept and owing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Best of luck with the machine and your company.

[@thestuffz]

Turned out pretty good. I was wondering about a trailer but I see you answered that lol. Also appears to have had a thumb at one time. 4bt engine will be good to work on. lots of them around in equipment and even boats.

[@dmmaddex]

Nice addition to your business, Jesse.

[@bobwebber8521]

Thank you for NO ear splitting music and look forward to more videos. New subscriber.

[@giggiddy]

Yes! Too many shows trying to build a brand by acting out some obnoxious character or music or profanity. These are Andrew are pure gold.

[@robertgarthwaite9199]

Jesse; watching your videos are always an adventure! You are certainly skilled in modifying, customizing, making Rube Goldberg devices and making do, yet you always seem to make it work.

[@bitsandpeace]

Hey Jesse - Your videos are 100% totally fantastic! Always learn some things and really like all of your genuine qualities. You display confidence but never arrogance - not always for some I've seen.Thanks again for what you do. Am already looking forward to the next one.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Excellent 🙂 I hope you clean and paint the cab. Good luck with new machine. Btw best way to load a pile is on top of it.

[@alan71033]

I think I know what it is about your videos we like, the viewers. We have toy envy watching you do things that we can’t afford or don’t have the time. This gives us the satisfaction of experiencing out with you.

[@RustyNail5856]

That is great Jesse I so enjoy watching all your videos. You make them so interesting. I think you got a great buy on that machine. It will pay for its self in a short time.

[@cereus57]

Samsung heavy industries was bought by Volvo so you know that they had something good going on! Nice "two-fer" purchase! Look forward to the work on the trailer!

[@lylekoss4534]

Welding job looks great Jesse ! Keep doing your videos I enjoy them !

[@jrand2631]

I'll bet I'm not the only one yelling "Use a heat gun or a hair dryer on that damn sticker!" 😆

[@shaenj]

I guess his wife won't let him use her dryer.

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear J.R. 👍👌👏 Yeah, you are definitely not the only one! 😁 Even a small hairdryer produces enough heat and does not damage the paint. A heat gun is probably dangerous for a guy like this. Best regards luck and health.

[@MikeHarris1984]

I use my heat gun as a hair dryer! Does that count? You don't get this great hair without some work! LOL

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear @@MikeHarris1984 As long as you don't try to dry out your ear canals with a heat gun everything is okay! Of course real men use gas torches so that the ear hairs are removed simultaneously! 😁😂 Best regards, luck and health.

[@jmuller86]

I bet it was obvious for alot of people, but I really didn't know that. will try next time

[@wghoag]

Really enjoy watching a young guy build a company from the ground up grinding it out with talent and sweat...keep going young man. Its hard to imagine where you and your family will be in 10 years.

[@augustreil]

Always a great video from you Jesse ! Thank you, thumbs up !

[@suenorton873]

Congrats on the old-new equipment!

[@garykemp977]

Thought of AC as soon as I saw the tank. Great job, dude. Keep em coming....

[@pettyfogger2305]

Dear Jesse, on behalf of a greatful nation thank you for considering all the dozen reasonable, efficient and generally accepted ways to changing out the ripper teeth of your Cat bucket and then forging ahead with Choice 13. Keep swinging, Dude.

[@Gen_X_Jimmy]

Awesome video Jesse. I can't wait to see that thing pay for itself!!!

[@Heysupdan]

Great work! I was skeptical that it would do the job for you, but you convinced me! Great video!

[@seabee2317]

Glad to see you movin up in size really will be beneficial in your business keep up the great videos

[@unclerob617]

To fill in that huge gap after you made all those passes you can drop a long 1/2" bolt in there and weld it in and then trim off the length. Key stock will work, go to the scrap pile and find some steel to drop in there. I don't know about strength? But let's face it... it won't be "Less Strong" than where you gave up. Another option is to make a trip to the welding store and buy a few pounds of a larger rod? If any of those teeth snap off I can promise it will not happen at a convenient time. Nice excavator!!! 👍👍👍

[@1armedguy4]

Hey Jesse it definitely wouldn't hurt to run some hard surfacing rods on the side cutters as they are quite rounded from use, seems to dig well. All the best !🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@lutemule]

Congrats on the new machine Jesse! The time you will save should be quite a bit.

[@FISHBREATHH]

7018 Rod, Jesse they make 7018 ac rod give it a try. You got a great deal on the Excavator and the bucket.

[@DaleDirt]

Awesome Jesse , That looks like a nice machine and in good shape . I am super happy for you .

[@robmosher362]

Very nice video. Can’t wait to see more of your equipment and what you do.

[@tjay6834]

Nice man I appreciate the new content. I really like the vids of your saw mill. Seeing tree to structure is awesome.

[@oweeriksson1931]

When removing old stickers, try to use a heat gun until the stickers gets bubbly, then they are easier to scrape off

[@young11984]

You could always cut that long pin about 2” out from the bushing drill a hole and use a spacer with bolt to hold the pin in and just drill a hole in the middle of the flush pin and just bolt a piece of flat bar to hold the bushings in. Use a heat gun and a plastic body tool/bondo spreader to slide those letters right off. Never knew you could get those style weld on shanks, need to get some for my track loader as they are shot on it. Love the vids man, keep em coming.

[@125sm3]

Nice new addition to the fleet. No doubt it will soon pay for it self.

[@robertweir9034]

Great video Jesse. Hoping you have good luck with it. I think you would strip the other machine for stuff you may need down the road. Like glass and doors. Only if you don't plan on fixing the other one up totally.

[@kieranosullivan02]

I feel like if he gets time he'll fix up the second one. What's better than 1 14 ton machine? 2 of course lol

[@johnsomerset1510]

Great video! But one thing, I winced when I saw the rusty chain tight across the nice shiny chrome plated hydraulic ram on the old digger at 10:00. I've just changed seals on my rams because the damaged plating wore them out and I was losing a lot of oil.

[@northerndarklight5305]

M-60 MBT with the 105. Heck of a tank. 2nd Armored Division, Hell on Wheels, 1967.

[@robertsimmons3556]

Good job! Nice to see you and your business progress!!

[@DavidGrassSr]

Looks like another old machine saved by Jesse.. Good job..

[@David-vd9up]

Really cool Jesse. Now to get a 10 wheeler to go with it!

[@Danny_S.]

Good to see another video Jesse. I love watching all your videos.

[@dalepremo3695]

Very interesting and enjoyable, Jesse. Looks like you got some Plexiglas in there, too. Had to laugh with the teeth - too big, then too small - but like the Pappa bear, the Momma bear and baby bear, these were JUST right and if they weren't, you made 'em work! Thanks much, Jesse and looking forward to more excavator videos.

[@morgansword]

Since watching you change the cab on your truck to now is miles of experience and so think that in the next short while, as in not a bunch of years but oh to be fair fifteen months or more of running your own company... you will have only to look back and smile and say to yourself "I did it!" and you did. Its not a new machine but the payments are in learning it and fixing it. I really hope that you repair the other one as until your able to move your own, I see that as a handicap.Nothing but a thing but not to hurry and cost you over common sense. I have a feeling that you might watch guys like Matt at Diesel Creek or Lets dig 18 with Criss and make plans or get ideas on how to bid paying jobs and make some real money. I don't know how the virus is affecting work there but hope its not pulling you down... mighty proud of you

[@mountainviews5025]

You say it's not perfect well if it works and works just the way you want I think it's perfect you grown so much in such a little time I'm just extremely Proud of you Young Man I so hope that your videos will show all of these guys that they can do it too been on your channel for a while now and I/we are very impressed keep growing my friend and appreciate your values your family and mostly everyone thumbs up again stay blessed

[@jmuller86]

thank you, I appreciate such good feedback. The machine still works great, a thumb is still on the wishlist, but right now I just want to get my new house built. Been waiting on engineers for months now to get started

[@joshheintzeman2764]

Great video Jesse 👍 Love watching you grow your business without just rushing out and buying new equipment. Your effort will pay over time.

[@alan71033]

you and Andrew should do a joint video. I think his video talents and your mechanical aptitude and your voice and his video presence when it comes to video would help both of you. Maybe a collective video would be awesome if you and he mixed a little bit of your video talents.

[@chrisdawson6380]

"Gonna try it out on virgin ground"- Jesse digs up a car - 😁 - Love it- Great stuff Jesse.-waiting for the next one👍

[@robvanza]

Wondering if he maybe found Hoffa and a trunk full of cash? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@georgehill99]

Enjoyed the video Jesse, lots of hammering and pounding and scheming. Good work using your noggin. Butch from Florence Texas

[@proudpalestinian1]

Applying some heat with heat gun / hair dryer on those vinyl letters will do wonders removing them without any damage to paint work.

[@giggiddy]

But if you get the sticker hot enough to remove, won't it damage the paint underneath?

[@tmack2090]

waiting on the next video jesse !! thanks for sharing !!!!

[@ackack612]

I hope the excavator proves a worthy addition to the fleet. Time to put your name on that big as-a-barn side! Don't we all like to watch someone succeed? I know I do.

[@rodneystewart8958]

Jesse and Andrew for president they could drain the swamp and fix it right

[@ebutuoyebutouy]

Lol! We do need that immediately.

[@willb3018]

For swamp draining I would try letsdig18 and/or Dirt Perfect. 😂

[@davidurdahl6656]

so they are in the same in area? cuz ive seen some castle videos on this channel.

[@davidnull5590]

Jesse and Andrew are around 50-60 miles apart.

[@davidurdahl6656]

Cool that makes sense now. Thanks folks.

[@NotSureJoeBauers]

Koreans make some pretty good excavators. There is an old 220 Samsung around here with a processor. Same deal as yours all the electronics are toast. They've rigged it with Murphy gauges, hand throttle and some West Coast guarding. Its a good machine and it earns its keep

[@AntoniEmanuel7328]

Why did I watch this video? I live in an apartment and work in an office in London England. Subscribed and love your videos buddy.

[@jcgoogle1808]

Good one. 😊

[@giggiddy]

Maybe you missed your calling! Lol. Career change?

[@VincesDIYs]

Reminds me of my ricer days. Taking out a Civic instrument cluster and putting in an Integra cluster.

[@BitcoinYooper]

Great Video, Been watching all your rebuild/restore videos. For stickers/decals order in a rubber eraser wheel. Chuck it into a drill and rub em off in no time. Can get em on Amazon or Ebay. Keep up the good work.

[@BarnStangz]

Sweet machine for sure. I have a feeling you'll be able to do some fast foundation digs with it. Should pay for its self pretty quick. Time is always the enemy, that thing is going to save you LOTS of time down the road.

[@davemegaw5282]

As a welder all my life fill all the way around crack and fail points great videos keep up the great videos

[@JOSHUAloves1]

Great purchaser. So proud of you man.

[@WalterPidgeonsForge]

Hey, next time you have to cut those mounts or teeth off.. you can use a gas powered demo saw with an 18 inch cutoff/ fiber disc and they come off easy.. plus you can sure use it on other stuff ... I use a Stihl 420.. saves so much grief. Thanks for the vid !

[@alkennedy1124]

I see a crack in the side of the bucket it’s on the side your left hand is when you are setting in the machine, nice kool good job, thanks BigAl California.

[@sealevel1919]

Great video, good luck with the new machine.

[@alkennedy1124]

Oh good job on getting it square nice I need one of your chop saws, nice not a lot of sparks, thanks BigAl California

[@GRIZZ357]

Sweet congratulation on your new machine brother, I hope it really works out for you and your family.

[@BrianNavalinsky]

Finally! An operator who knows to use Creep.

[@jmuller86]

whats creep?

[@BrianNavalinsky]

@@jmuller86 Slow, very slow when pulling the motor less excavator off.

[@BrianNavalinsky]

@@jmuller86 I had a skidloader operator who ran his Deere at 2400 rpm whenever he operated. Not only was he prematurely deaf, but you could never use him close to existing structures or with a crew.

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍 Jessie So you are a Dentist now😅 a great addition to your fleet getting up their with Dirtperfect.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Congrats man! That will definitely help on projects. Looks to be a good quick machine 👍🏻

[@jmuller86]

thanks , I am done buying toys for a while, now its time to build my new house lol

[@cntslesfabrication]

@@jmuller86 that's what we all say

[@wynottgivemore9274]

Love your channel...,this is the second time watching this vid . I was still concerned for your buddies standing way to close to that parts excavator coming off of the trailer, I've seen them tip off the side while attempting to be being driven off or on... Please guys be careful... Yes I'm a self promoted safety inspector 💪😊👍🔨

[@adjustablehammer3749]

Can't beat the ol Samsungs I know of a few still on commercial work only thing holding them back is the engine the 4bt wasent really big enough swapped a few 6bts in them back when they where on the hire fleet but tbh one of the best 14 tonnes I've ever had the pleasure to work with

[@jmuller86]

thats good to hear. you swapped a 6bt into a 130 size? I feel like I am happy with the power, it never even comes close to stalling. I also never hear the turbo at all so I thought it just wasnt needing thr turbo much

[@evtoilnj]

With all the rock up there u should definitly have/get some hard facing done on that bucket

[@elbertfreeman8124]

Love your content, keeping me enthralled! Shorter is better if you like. I'll be back. Thanks

[@joshtaylor8711]

This guy reminds me so much of Andrew Camarata! Subscribed!

[@jdhorton1432]

Nice work! While I'm nearly twice your age, still, I wanna grow up to be just like you! Skillsets you & Andrew passes... you're blessed!

[@alkennedy1124]

Cutting tourch would of worked much faster, that’s crazy amont of work to change out the ripper mounts, thanks BigAl California.

[@dokmanian]

first 30 seconds I thought Jesse out did Andrew and got a tank great job welding congratulations on excavator

[@johnobiro5202]

I’m back. Love what you are doing. Nice Machine.

[@Deutschehordenelite]

Just watched the whole thing. Nice machine and the new bucket is a nice size. Those teeth on the side walls are really interesting, did they use it to load trees or something and weld them on afterwards? Those shims you cut in half: could have made them true flat with a lathe or mill or even pretty close with a bench grinder - idk if you have them available and idk if it really mattes all that much. The teeth size seems okay, put a tag on the pins of they ever fall out. Can't wait to see what you have planned with it and all the use you should get out of it! :)

[@fulmerjw]

Dude! I'm diggin your camera angles! Thats awesome! 👍

[@Azuumism]

your chickens are like safety inspectors. "whats he doing now eh?"