Buying the Cheapest Skid Steer On MarketPlace! (That runs and operates)

[@manowaari]

Great turbo whistle when camera looking back!

[@spikekent]

I know what you mean, it is a great feeling to be able to help mates out. I've spent the last few days trying to repair a (disabled) friends stair-lift. Never touch one before so it was a hell of a learning curve ... got it fix though. A good result all round.

[@timderks5960]

That paintjob had me worried. It was a clear case of "let's polish this turd to get a few extra bucks out of it". Overspray in the engine bay is usually a good indicator. I hope it turns out to be a solid machine, but with the information we now have, I have my doubts. Would be interested in seeing a follow up though.

[@Porty1119]

The ol' DuPont rebuild! I've got a machine that had a paintjob like that a while back, I think the buyer repainted it to match their other machines and didn't do a great job. I bought it with 11 hours on the meter, based on wear that was either a true reading or very close.

[@timderks5960]

@@Porty1119 Yeah that's a possibility as well of course. This could very well be a case of "Well I can't come to a job with a rusty ratty looking machine, let's just give it a quick paint job". Most customers aren't gonna see it up close anyway, so it doesn't have to be that good. If there's one thing I've learned from watching many, many people on KZbin buy machinery though, it's that this kind of paint job should make you triple check everything.

[@ScrollsawVideo]

We call that an 'aerosol overhaul,'

[@ussdiscovery6912]

Actually that's how all heavy equipment is painted Don't believe me? Ask Johnathan W.

[@greatrazors]

My 75xt has 8500+ hours and runs and works like a top. It has never let me down.

[@macsloan58]

9:55 - Western PA in autumn. Beautiful, beautiful. For about 3 weeks, it can’t be topped for beauty.

[@marcryvon]

Of course Matt, we want to see it fixed and preped ! As a "not so bad" DIYer, I love seeing resurrected machines ! 👍

[@MrElliebeli]

Your channel gets better and better. Just bought my third bit of rusty old diesel kit today as building a new road into my farm - find your stuff inspirational!

[@y.a.dproductions6819]

We have an 85xt it is by far the best they made with a 4b Cummins naturally aspirated that can lift 4500 pounds even though it’s rated for less the 75 is a little to small and the 95 is an oddball with the 2 speed gearbox it’s been running since 2005

[@davidbunting6088]

Matt- Using any sheep's foot type roller, you'll get maximum compaction if you can run it fast enough to make it "stand up on it's tippy toes." Roll faster and faster until it does.

[@tobbel9666]

This is just a comment to boost your KZbin algorithm! I have nothing else to write. Have a beautiful day ,-)

[@Roboticus_Prime_RC]

That is a great deal! Around here, the scrap piles all go for over 10k.

[@briansumner2700]

I have a 95XT Case, same engine, mine has the big hydraulic pump 40GPM I think to run my snow blower. Bigger tires than the 75XT maybe. They are excellent machines. $6600 pretty cheap. I paid $20,000 for mine 10 years ago. Came from a south MN dairy farm and had a lota manure in it. The Cummins 4BT is awesome. They never give up. Good luck with it.

[@davidseals352]

Ac-Ron, Ohio home of Goodyear and the Rubber Bowl. I saw The Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder there in 1973 for the outrageous price of $10 and Mick Jagger pronounced it that way. Hello Ac-Ron turn on the lights and let’s have a look at you!

[@richardjones5255]

The paint job was a worry, not what you could confuse with being a quality production. The controls appeared to function, but the switch gear and fuse panel were not exactly stock where they hung about. No doubt there were other gremlins, hopefully they can be de-fanged before they bite anyone. A good long winter nights project I think.

[@toddeberlein965]

The 6.0 sound is ON POINT!!!! Blue runnin strong!!

[@jerryuptmor2826]

Yeah. I liked that back window view. Just something about it.

[@2H80vids]

Agreed.✔

[@Steve-O-78]

As a Former diesel tech for Fords heavy truck line, I've always enjoyed the sweet music a 6.0 presents, especially the turbo spooling down upon shut-off lol

[@DieselCreek]

Couldn't agree more!

[@paulbradshaw6840]

What i find enjoyable is the sound of your turbo.

[@garymucher9590]

I could watch you and the dog play all day long. It is so obvious he/she loves to play with that ball...and you!

[@GrandsonofKong]

I saw overspray when you showed the engine and was wondering if it had a quick "dress-up"..usually means to distract you from something else being hidden. Always like to see restores and repairs, so love to go along for the ride too!

[@ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

I bought a similar machine many years ago, I paid $3,500. It was a full size skid steer and was a work horse. The only problem with mine is that it was a gas powered machine and when it got hot the gas in the gas tank would literally boil, not sure why. It was a bear to work on, you had to do a head stand to do a lot of the work. It finally gave out one day when the hydraulic pump sprung a leak and it wouldn't move and the bucket wouldn't go up and down. I ended up selling it broken and non functional for $3,500, exactly what I paid for it LOL. Now I'm in the market for a better machine, something in the $20K to $25K range, something with tracks.

[@spencermcginty9812]

Didn’t realize how close you actually are to me and recognize some of our company trucks I. The videos. Love the channel, keep the variety coming👌

[@loganpark7993]

I am with you love picking up stuff that has potential and making it serve a purpose again.

[@joegee2815]

I'd watch this being restored. I just sold my Bobcat skid steer with a 3 cyl diesel. The thing was rough but still worked great. I actually had it for 12 years and sold it back to the guy I bought it from as I didn't need it anymore and he has a bunch of landscaping on a new house he bought. Things can last forever if maintained.

[@deanbarr5740]

Always enjoy your restorations Matt. I'm glad to see people fix things, 4000.0 hours is nothing on machinery today. Makes me happy, we are not a throw away Nation. Myself, i can't afford to get rid of stuff just because of break downs. Thank buddy, another good video.

[@cujoedaman]

Two hour drive with a leaf stuck under my wiper blade would drive me nuts :P

[@aaronjohnston9144]

I’m from the uk and I can’t believe how good your work horse sounds, all we have is weedy little 2.0 diesels.........

[@died4us590]

It's a good sign when all the wiring isn't hanging out and all hacked up, but rust is a pain when working on this kind of equiptment. Hopefully the lines and cylinders are in good shape. I 've seen worse than that for a lot more money. God bless.

[@chuckman2219]

The enjoyable view out the back reminds me of summer trips to FLA looking out the back rear facing seat of the 74 Pontiac Safari station wagon...

[@roderickmacgregor4867]

I could listen to the engine and turbo of ur truck all day that is soundtrack enough....

[@DieselCreek]

It does get old sometimes lol

[@loloberry5932]

Interested to see what happens to the machine. Fix everything with used parts and then blast and paint and it’ll look like an alright machine. Always a good idea to use a machine for awhile after repainting so it looks broken in and brings more money. Fresh repaint always bring less if immediately sold.

[@mikemikemike2884]

How about a video about the dump truck. What kind of upgrades are done to the engine and turbo. That thing is the coolest! Love your stuff, all your video's! Looking forward to the next one.

[@RonaldMedia]

Yeah an update on that machine would be nice. Or like a quick work video on it or something.

[@FishFind3000]

6.6k doesn’t feel that bad for a machine that works. Use it a couple times and get your money back out of it.

[@Senkino5o]

'Works' can be a very relative thing with equipment, we just replaced the track motors on my mate's 4t T650 Bobcat loader and 2 days later one of his boys tore a track clear in half while clearing a property. Not too bad, on the side of the 'main street' of a 'town of maybe 80, gravel roads, no thieves. Still $5,000 apiece for new tracks. The costs of moving inoperable equipment can exceed the price of purchase. A crane call and replacement rental while waiting for parts could blow weeks or even months out of your budget. What am I saying? Its a pretty poor assumption that you can instantly convert a machine that barely works into profit. Expect to nurse it back to shape first.

[@scottjays360s.johnson2]

@@Senkino5o got a used set of tracks for the Case 3grand here in the Pacific Northwest. Took time to find them. Old set were completely shot. ..

[@heartland96a]

Music has a feel of "Riders on the storm ", fitting for the look of those clouds

[@SandBoxJohn]

Was wondering the same.

[@makingithappen5178]

You're good at reversing with the trailer. I have judgment, after almost 30 years behind the steering wheel off a truck.

[@mwilliamshs]

What did you put the steering wheel onto?

[@makingithappen5178]

@@mwilliamshs Guess.

[@mwilliamshs]

Well, not a truck, since it's "off a truck"...so, a car?

[@joseortaliz4473]

I like watching you. instead of buying a new one I spent that much on parts! working on old troybuilt pony. I have small need for a maybe back hoe or something. some day with a troy built budget I will find one to restore and use. thanks for fun video . a dream some day i might do also.

[@beauhodges7957]

5:39 reminds me of being rear gunner in a military convoy.

[@KODArunner]

Your view looking out the back window is the one I am most looking forward to seeing as I am finally New York State, heading for Oklahoma!

[@chrisbarber3658]

I always enjoy your videos, you have so much talent in a lot of things. I seem to always learn something from you. I loved the back looking view. It reminded me of going on trips in the 60's and 70's as a kid. I would always kneel on the back seat and watch out the rear window.

[@dyamariv3628]

Cool Video Matt, yeah definitely more info and footage on the restoration if you can. Love following along with restorations like you did with the Old Fork Lift

[@paulbevan3001]

Hi when loading or unloading your trailer lock your truck in 4wheel low that way when back end lifts front axel is your brake just a thought

[@TrailRat2000]

Yup, I like the trailer view too. You're not alone there.

[@chevyon37s]

First I herd “screaming deal” and saw the sketchy warehouse... and thought to myself that’s stolen! But then I saw the repaint job and how rough it is and said oh who would ever steal that?!

[@lenprice6315]

It never hurts to help a buddy you never know when you might need their help, but you already know that😂 Tiny Houston MS ( Len Price )

[@andrewclarkehomeimprovement]

Good vid. For us over on the other side of the pond, it's nice to see bits of America that we'd never otherwise see and your truck has a good turbo noise. Almost as good as the 'whistler' army trucks that are in various movies.

[@ryanaustin2617]

Love the yard sign at your buddy's place.

[@markleman8649]

one of your typical purchases, it will be good with a heap of work, in Australia, we call them a Dulux rebuild, Dulux being paint.

[@UserName-vf8rw]

I seriously considered buying this exact skid steer!

[@SuperIanjohnson]

I like the rear view from your truck; but then I love looking at your roads and scenery; so much nicer than over here in England; you guys are so lucky to have it all. I really hope that you appreciate it !!

[@Granddad92]

I'd be interested in seeing a followup as, like many others, think I saw paint hiding rust. It would be interesting to see how much sheet metal damage there is.

[@Piglife101]

The sound of the turbo on your truck is awesome 😎

[@itztractorjohn]

Id love to see it finished and see if your buddy can take some before and after pictures.

[@MrStan1221]

Matt I love your channel, mainly because of the variety. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

[@alanstant9356]

I kinda knew what you was talking about but when i seen it, its a bobcat or something like it. Looks like a really good running machine excluding the normal maintenance on it. I think you got a very good deal on it Matt.

[@forestlawrencegrading9154]

I like stuff like that and going and pulling stuff around with my truck also I am a one-man business owner down in Florida I understand the everyday struggles of a dirt worker

[@tarbeau8561]

Looking forward to seeing your buddies skid steer in finished stage. And I really like your Bulldog lol. He’s or she is awesome

[@morgansword]

I like all the content that you post and find it mostly easy to watch... not a lot of bad camera work which takes me out quick. Hate having a body that dictates what I can do or not. You have come a long way since early days Matt. Your practicality favors my way of wrenching as well. Some beautiful country ohio and surrounding states. I live in Alaska where you can drive nine hours in any direction and still not be close to the border of it. I have a choice of muskeg or rock, ice or permafrost and here in central Ak, it is about twelve to fifteen feet anywhere you go... and the ground there doesn't match what your walking around on. From twenty feet down, a lot of ice from long ago. Yet we punch wells that are well, hard to believe but over a couple thousand feet on some.... rare. Here every acre has its own weather pattern and same as for getting water. Shallow wells are real easy but most going three to five hundred feet for good water. and a hundred feet any direction, your hitting China is more probable than finding water. Oddly we get less rain or snow here in central than most all of you in the continuous 48. I just never got to understand it as for early years were as a truck driver seen most of them but did grow up in washington and it was such a relief to go here and find a third of the rain or cold.

[@harveystephens6115]

Nice buy! Even in that condition. Nice drive, fall in the air! Enjoyed

[@robmosher362]

Nice transition from ramp to highway

[@bigsparky8888]

THAT DOG IS PRICELESS!!! & yes it does run well!!!

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

I would have to see you run this for a day and find out if the bottom tank and oil is anything like the one you bought. What this machine needs is taken apart including removing the rad. The seat needs a plasma torch to take it all away and get another support. Liberal use of a needle scaler like for removing slag would get rid of the rust before primer. This could take three or four days and not even be something terrible if it can be closed up for winter with a heater.

[@danmay9728]

Love watching your pup play with the ball. As always be safe. Peace.🇺🇸🍻

[@brianmadden6080]

Nothing like a sweet sounding 6 0.

[@rusty6666]

Ya i got agree the view was great Matt love the long trips on the videos . To bad the skid steer needs so much work like you said a little TLC and she should look good for sure thanks for the great video and hope to see more take care...

[@davestinson5691]

Yes please do follow up that skid

[@ironjohn5914]

That's a great deal 6,600 new they can run up to 80k, I'd buy that for 6,600 all day long.....

[@Kitt96]

Could always use a new diesel creek video to start my day!

[@alanrobison3298]

You backed that trailer in there like you know what you're doing! Good job!

[@jeffmayeux1692]

Definitely a follow up is needed. Enjoyed the scenery as well. We don't have that kind of terrain in SE Louisiana.

[@OcotilloTom]

On the way there I got to see where we were going...on the way back I got to see where we had been!

[@45AMT]

A friend who drives 4 hours and gets a machine for a good deal is a good friend. Enjoyed

[@mr.bavington5286]

Matt is a top notch kind of guy. Helps everyone with everything. Anybody would be lucky to have him as a friend. Thanks for picking this up for me Matt!!

[@ricklarouche4105]

..What a great looking old brick building!

[@ricklarouche4105]

Cool looking building in Akron..

[@cubleycat]

NIce little skid steer , dont matter about the paint work you can soon fix that up what matters is the mechanics .

[@stevebloke5455]

just out of curiosity are we going to see more of the rebuild on the big block v8??? or is it toast? thanks for the vids.

[@SuperchiefApache]

Yeah, I’d like to see more of that too!

[@garrydonnelly6433]

Yeah me too. Been waiting patiently. Love Matts videos.

[@paulsilva3346]

More CJ ...?.?

[@kevinfralick5812]

1000 tops

[@FQP-7024]

That view on the high way is very relaxing 😌

[@jerryglen986]

A running 4 bt engine is a valuable workhorse . It's was worth the price. Good buy on it.

[@darrellroeters4951]

Love restoration and fixing equipment

[@steveforant2952]

Restoration updates are always good. The high speed driving view out the back window was cool. That will make great scenery in the fall, and hey I cant blame you pulling stuff is fun

[@dankinder4010]

I would like to see a video of the restoration of that machine, I ran an 1845 CASE for a few years and loved it.

[@robertnelson3805]

{UK English} Liked the look-back fast-frame views. Easier on the brain and sets aside the signage clutter which mostly cannot be read with a forward fast-frame.

[@tresdinaznable]

Honestly you make me wanna get into heavy machinery repair. My dad taught me heaps of handy things when I was younger.

[@donstanfill832]

Matt I enjoy you taking on repair challenges you are not familiar with and gaining knowledge with success.

[@DeTrOiTXX12]

Love your channel Matt! My kind of content right here!

[@kevinsunderman4432]

That Pup, looks like he's "havin' a Ball," with that Ball, y'all are kicking around! Lol! :) Great Video! The Rear View Drivin' shot is cool! Especially when your changing lanes! :) Two Thumbs up for that one! :)

[@carlnelson3893]

I liked there reverse view.... there is always the 1 in a million chance something will fall off and this would be the best view of that happening!!! lol

[@offroadspecialties7383]

I gave 18.5 for my 95xt last year. It's a far nicer rig, that said. 12k goes a long way toward a restoration on a skid steer like that.

[@hardies1]

I would definitely enjoy seeing the progress your friend makes on fixing up that machine.

[@carlosramires3304]

The view is perfect

[@hk8596]

Your truck has a sweet sounding engine and turbo, love it.

[@joelkaplan321]

Driving to Akron like you mean it. Pedal to the metal, keep that shiny side up and the dirty side down. 🤣 Great video as always Matt.

[@kevincampbell7276]

I love to see more videos on this skid steer he did a great job making this one keep up the good work

[@jdub229r]

Wouldn’t mind having one like this to use around my property. My tractor might get jealous. Can’t beat the 4BT as a power plant.

[@zweg1321]

Sure keep us updated on his skid steer

[@grantjohnston5817]

Thats what I like about living in the country....Some body has a new baby gets a new dog or a tractor it s always an event!

[@gregdiaz5788]

Hey Matt this video had three good things for me going on 03 turbo Powerstroke whistling buying a skid steer and listening to Johnny Cash music thanks for that morning video

[@edwarddavis507]

Except for the Cummins it looked pretty abused. I guess it’s too late to give my input on the follow up video. Probably not needed. It was fun listening to the turbo on the Ford!

[@awalker8112]

Definitely, let's see the restoration please.

[@DieselCreek]

I’ll show it when he’s done

[@larrycroft470]

You have such an interesting channel and have a great deal of talent. Thank you for sharing these videos.