Stump Removal with Old Backhoe - BUT FIRST!

Time to put this old ford 555 backhoe to work with some stump removal just as soon as I fix it!
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[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Lookout now! Things are gonna get done 😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

Can't thank ya enough! If you end up with any finish dozers abandoned to the wood line you know where to send em! 🤣. I'm a good home I promise

[@everestyeti]

Wonderful, really pleased for you Mike, you've worked really hard on this project and you've never given up. 👍🤗 If Clint is reading these comments, hopefully he can link you up with shoes for your back hoe feet. 😎

[@Mcgiever100]

@@CaptainKleeman Wouldn't it be nice to get a call of a thumb attachment someone tossed out? Wow!

[@tonydurnell7951]

@@CaptainKleeman With or without a log winch, a little old IH would go well.

[@michaelmaker8169]

@@Mcgiever100 he'll probably build one. 😂

[@justinmills8084]

Eating an elephant 🐘 and fixing a old backhoe are a lot alike. You do it one bite at a time. 😮 Proud of you for taking on this crazy job.

[@jimkavalier2831]

A boy and his Tonka toys playing in the mud and dirt! Gotta love it!

[@mooshaker]

Smile on your face says it all.

[@ralphups7782]

Cap, I never saw you so happy before. you could hardly speak through that big smile.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks

[@martingillard6572]

The smile on your face says it all. Great to see it working again.

[@tonydurnell7951]

Mike give yourself a big pat on the back, along with Clinton and company for finding you this project and advice when needed. . Back in the day we used to put the hoses around the wrong way and ask an apprentice to take it to the wash, The look on their faces when they turned the wheel to go right and the machine went left. That all stopped when one apprentice drove into the owners office when he was in a meeting, that was fun watching the guy saying the machine had a mind of its own to the owner. But you have proved to many who follow your site wrong with turning what to many was a pile of rusty scrap into a machine that will serve you well for years to come, You also have much more knowledge on how the 555 works and how to do those repairs. Many of our operators had a 45 gal tank filled with water dropped in the front bucket to add more ballast when using an extending back hoe machine, give you more positive steering etc when using and dump it to the side when using the bucket. I can see you having many hours of fun working the 555 in the future and maybe one day a full weather proof cab. Operating a back hoe and getting wet sucks I know. Good work my friend you have given me hope that you youngsters have courage to do something like this project, and always with a smile. Stay well and safe, regards to the family, looking forward to your next post already.

[@alexosborne5629]

No wonder you are grinning from ear to ear Mike!!! 555 is alive, kicking and getting eased back into work !!!! 😁😁😁 I like the new opening title too 👍😎

[@gregott2011]

I think we are all proud of the results of your perseverance and hard work! Well done Mike.

[@vaughnmiller6114]

Always nice to see an old machine brought back to life

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@garulusglandarius6126]

A little rain in the cab keeps the moss watered for you 🤣😂🤣 I completely cracked up 🤣😂 excellent as always Mike 👍👍🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@grahamheath3799]

GOOD TO SEE THE 555 in operation rather than a yard ornament!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@aarongaal8168]

My hat’s off to you sir. You say you’re not a mechanic, not a welder, not this and that, yet in almost every video you are building something, fixing things that would intimidate a lot of mechanics and fabricating and welding up your equipment and it holds and works the same as if a actual mechanic/welder did the job. Your video’s are solid gold and I myself aspire to be able to fix my own equipment as you do one day. Thank you and keep up the excellent content! 👍

[@heatherlane9270]

Well done Captain - it has taken time, careful finances and a never give up attitude to arrive at this stage. Good to see your enjoyment and pride at having the back hoe in working order. Many good times ahead.

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Captain Kleeman, things always feel better when the equipment is paid off .😅😅😅😊

[@trentherring5640]

The joy in your face. Lol, way to go.

[@BFT88]

I’m not ashamed to say I clicked on this video halfway through watching DP’s newest upload when I saw this pop up. I’m addicted to this backhoe 😂

[@dannyhutcheson9932]

Happy to see you so happy, your an awesome dude Mike, now all you need is an economical means to add a thumb to that ole girl.

[@vic745]

Glad she finally up and running. Great job Mike

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks

[@buddyreed2623]

Hi Mike. You say you can't afford a mechanic, but it seems the only cost needed is your time. You have not backed away from removing, replacing or rebuilding anything and always get it done. Perhaps one day riding down, or up, the road, you will spot a tooth on the side of the road to replace the tooth that chose to reside somewhere other than its proper place. Always the comedian! Have good days!

[@beelerfamilyfarm]

Man, that is a well deserved smile with how well that thing is performing!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

Hip-hip hora! We got to see the Ole Triple Nickel dig out some stumps! Fantastic! Since I can't do it here, from 6 hours away, take your right hand, and extend it over your left shoulder, and pat vigorously! Job well done (even though you're not done)! I've already said, "You're a braver man than I am! I would not have tackled what you've already done! Great video Mike! Lee

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks lee

[@lionelgardiner4408]

I'm actually sitting at the desk smiling like a fool seeing your success with the 555!! SO happy for you bud your hard work is coming to fruition!

[@joycefuller9177]

Your face says it all. Great job.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@chrishelms1967]

Your face is gonna be sore from all that smiling 😁...... Kidding aside you have gotten so much accomplished on this machine ,it's impressive

[@patrikpersson9446]

Cap can thanl his creator for thoose two ears...or else he should had a big happy grin 360 around his head😂

[@timcaron9049]

That is an awesome feeling of accomplishment getting that to run. Congrats. Now enjoy your new toy. Tim

[@metro_ss]

Love the new intro!!

[@benallen9178]

New opening looks great

[@morgansword]

Very happy for you Mike... game changing machine for your "toolbelt" for absolute sure... of course if I did not complain about something, I wouldn't hold with your commenters who are religiously perfect. Those weights in the front for helping with the steering and such... it just drives my OCD nuts... thats on me though so don't take my birthday away... I am seventy three and having even one more now seems rather important. Not blowing out candles but no campfire around me with the ceremonial cremation is well .. I sure hope you get the picture. I don't remember just what causes the wheel to lock when first put together after fixing the orbital steer box.... just too long ago now... keep smiling and enjoying this machine

[@jdelbrid]

Once again your tenacity is paying off. This time in dividends. That pig is starting to look like a stallion. Great job, Captain.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you

[@allensharlow7763]

Well Bud, looks like you got yourself a great backhoe, and you deserve it Mike, you put a lot of work into it, and money and time, I’m so happy to see you get ahead and things working out for your family❤

[@donnacowell7415]

You are so fun to watch. I’m an almost 70 year old woman who is a KZbin junky. I learn so much from watching how to do shit. I won’t be restoring a backhoe but it’s so encouraging to know it can be done.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Well I definitely appreciate the support

[@anthonyfry5927]

The look of success and achievement shines in that smile!! So glad your hard work has a great outcome. 😁😁

[@phillipdean9879]

Great work Captain! Your can do attitude wins again! Well done! 🇦🇺🍺🍺

[@JOYR1234]

good morning nice work

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great job digging the stumps out Captain Kleeman

[@gregthompson5847]

Nothing brings a smile to a mans faces quite like more power 😄😄 Nice to see the 555 coming together and doing work again, great job Mike.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Greg

[@DMAN10]

The smile on your face says it all dude! A rebuilt, running, digging, and pushing backhoe for what you have into it…is a steal. Thanks for sharing Cap!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching

[@jerryoxley9556]

Hi Mike, It’s brilliant to see it working and I can feel your excitement!! Love the moss comment!!! You’ve done a great job with that old machine and I’m so pleased for you that she’s now paying you back!! Jerry UK

[@duanemiller5606]

You may not be a professional mechanic and you’re definitely not a certified mechanic, but you still are a mechanic because you work successfully with Tools on machinery and cars.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@timkd5vmv583]

Good Morning Captain!! Great progress for sure.

[@arkiefyler]

So great to see that tractor moving and doing real work!! 👏👍😀 Hope your face has recovered from the aches because of that huge smile!! 🤣 BTW, if the rust on the cab ends up needing too many cans of Rust'O'leam, just put the Subaru body on the tractor?!!! 🤔 Rain/snow protection is more important on the tractor than the 'round-about' vehicle! 🤪 😝

[@jjflo3534]

Loved the " I am never getting that back " was thinking the same before you even said it...

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@ericvallandingham5113]

Mr. Mike I'm so glad that thing is up and working. Now have fun with it.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@dougyurecko6500]

The old girl is ready to work. You have done an extraordinary job bringing her back. A new dress and she will be party ready. Maybe a cheap thumb would help. Great content, glad to see you smiling about it. Stay salty captain!!!!!

[@ernierice9873]

Hi from Kansas, I'm so happy the 555 is up and running for you. We had Ford 961 row crop was made from 1958 to 1962 Ford 8n, Johndeere 520, 3020 and 4020.

[@gwbuilder5779]

Looks like a darn good Thursday on a Sunday to me! No fountains, geysers, blowouts, eruptions, explosions, and she just plain sounds good.👌 A project well worth the time, energy, and funds because you certainly would not be able to buy a working machine for anywhere near your investment so far. Awesome job and so happy to see you putting her to work. 🤙

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely a good day

[@joecallahan3379]

She lives, love this down home, shade tree stuff, we do what we need to move ahead, good stuff.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Joe

[@gslope1]

It is so cool to see you have resurrected that old backhoe. Typical Ford. So much power you can't keep the front end down. 😉

[@williamvandyke1832]

You sir are more of a machanic than most so called professionals

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Cap’n the new intro is fine-tastic! (I meant to tell you last week.) Now, about that anti-theft plan. Make sure you have a safe to lock the wheel and all of your vise grips in. My neighbor mows with a Cub Cadet that has worn a Vise Grip steering tiller for a couple of years. I couldn’t have wiped the smile off your face with sand paper… congrats, you are the proud Papa of a healthy and happy triple nickel. I couldn’t be happier for you!

[@home-powersystems7782]

We can all relate to not being able to afford something. Thanks Mike you are one genuine guy. God bless.

[@andrewrose5491]

The smile when you got the steering situation done. Epic!

[@ianwille5780]

That old machine has been turned into a gem. I think you should call her the triple nickel

[@edwinfleehearty8306]

She's running pretty good

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@Grandpa-Chris]

Mr Indomitable!!! I’m thrilled to say that you have proved me wrong… when you got this from Clint I was laughing my head off… great mini series Mike.

[@katherinerose446]

Thank you for your honesty,idk admire the way you do things ❤May God bless you and your family ❤❤

[@philliptennis3537]

Great video Captain! Awesome seeing the 555 run for more then a few moments. Did pretty well on them stumps, Can't wait to see more of what the Ole girl got.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@maxobara1496]

Baby steps turns into Mr. Bones I can do it!!💪👍🇺🇸

[@Sparkey]

Love the new animated titles. Great vid again.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you

[@jesselyall7519]

Thanks for the video an glad ya got it up an running. Can't wait to see more.!! Now all ya need is some paint an she will look like new.!

[@CaptainKleeman]

She needs alot yet. But getting closer

[@mikestrand3747]

Woohoo glad ya got it back up and runnin

[@stevenlatham4397]

That beast is going to make life so much easier for you. It appears to still be a strong machine. Having under $5k in it is a hell of a deal in todays market. Plus the freedom gained from not having to be dependent on Dirt Perfects as much. Fantastic video.

[@CaptainKleeman]

That last part, that's the most important part to me.

[@andychristopher3887]

Glad you got to use the 555 can't wait to see more videos of it working

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Andy

[@lynneforgie6711]

It's a delight to watch your joy in this one.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Lynne

[@clarencewiles963]

The value has gotten so much better 😀 it’s amazing how much you have done ✅ The Ford 555 has turned out great 👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@billwilliams9527]

Capt, a fine piece of equipment thanks to you. This thing should start in the morning by making you coffee.

[@davidporter2374]

When retightening those fittings remember to stop 1/4 turn BEFORE they break!😁

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@marlondeere3039R]

And you did it yourself! Nice work! At a great price 💪💪

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@aecox1265]

Love the new opening Capt!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@wjklusman7186]

Love the new intro

[@mrmr9488]

I love how you just find a way to make things work. And how happy you are when they do work. Oh, and great new intro too!

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Morning Mike, Good to see you. I am Digging the Intro

[@NotJustaTool]

The good thing is, it's a FORD so it'll keep running. The bad thing 😭, it's a FORD so things are gonna break. But you have years of work that she will give and take.... I'm excited for the content. You get an A+. Even if the machine is an F or D. 😂

[@cantwellron11]

In there day they were a rippa machine hopefully you get years of good work wid it

[@garymessina1609]

Cool repairs pretty good dig great video thanks Mike

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank for watching Gary

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Captain Kleeman

[@paulh8789]

Extremely excited for you! The 555 opens "new" doors to opportunities at your homestead without renting equipment, great work (and videos)!

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@paulh8789]

And another thing, she fires up like a dream! Great job on the rebuild!

[@wallbawden5511]

she is coming along with all the new bits n pieces you got her digging well pull stumps just a tip to add a bit of weight to the front of just pick your self up a bucket of dirt helps keep her noise down speaking of noise why you not put the freshly painted grill back on would look nice Cheers

[@kymw7833]

Mike has been an enjoyable series the resurrection of the old Ford 555 so nice to see you save her from the wrecking yard I'm sure it will serve you well Cheers Kym Adelaide

[@Bman2020]

Someone is smiling great watch Captain best of luck hope the 555 treats you well 👍👋🇨🇦

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Alan

[@jimdaly5077]

Hi good to see the big kid joy on your face. 👍🐝🌞

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@NathanCEnyart]

Fantastic job on the 555. And the way explain everything as you do it. Absolutely love watching your videos. Good job on those stumps

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you

[@thomasbailey8306]

Boy theres not going too be a Safe Stump on Captain Kleemans Property for Sure...LOL..It Sounds Good Bud.. Great Job Sir...

[@zburdette1223]

It's hard to say the way I feel. 😊😅 Keep up the great work. 😊

[@gbentley8176]

Great to see the old girl working. Shame you do not have a front 3 in 1 bucket. Would have lifted the stump right out. They are common in the UK. Also for stumps find some side cutters to weld or bolt to your bucket. They do not seem to be common in the USA, at least in the vids I have seen. She is a powerful workhorse though.Thank you for posting best from the UK.

[@tsparky236]

Mike, if you smile any bigger your face is going to spilt!!! Congrats to you sir, long time coming but is going to make you a great tool. Thank you again for all the time it takes you to edit these for us. It is appreciated to say the least.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate the support, thank you

[@iansvecs]

Honestly over the moon for you! It's going to be great seeing this thing work around the homestead.

[@kevinblevins2612]

Well worth the effort you put in! Very strong machine, a thumb fabrication would be extremely helpful.

[@bobbydawson7706]

Good morning CAPTAIN! ANOTHER AWESOME VIDEO. ❤

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Bobby

[@RRRIBEYE]

Awesome, Mike! Ya done a fine Job'a Work on that there backhoe an I ain'a lyin! Can't wait to see'r all finished and you puttin' that beast to work - for Real!

[@Jeremy-de2of]

I’m 10 min into the video and man I really like the little improvements to your channel the tug boat at the beginning little animation & the subtle music n the videos great touch captain

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate the feedback, thank you!

[@kjellstubsveen2928]

when digging, fill the front bucket with gravel and you will get more counterweight and a more stable machine . 👍work 

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands. thanks for the video Mike 👍. Sincerely Hollandduck

[@josephzickert4051]

You have got to be giddy as heck with the way that thing is running. Great job Mike. 🎉

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you

[@CMDSR]

Gotta love it when you finish up grinning like a possum eating a sweet tater. Happy for ya there me Captain. 🐶

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@blackdogexcavator21]

You're now the Indiana subsidiary of Cunningham Backhoe Service. DigginIN LLC.

[@Skoalman]

Awesome job Captain!!! It's great to see the triple nickel coming back to life. What a great addition to your homestead. Keep um coming.

[@mikelskelley]

Hi Mike, the smile on your face tells a story 😂your outriggers do look a bit small a good chunk of steel would help, about 24 x12 or a flat bit of oak, good to see the old girl running, there will be no stopping you now, take care

[@countrycartier]

Yay! It’s first successful dig. Good job!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks