Collecting the Massey Ferguson Digger saved from Scrap by YOU(tube)

Hello Everyone,
Here is the video you've all been asking for - the story of rescuing Viking, the Massey Ferguson Digger, bought by you guys, the LMM community!
Once we've got it home, the fun begins, just what have we got, and what actually works?
A huge and massive thank you to all of you who helped to make this a reality!
Thank you to SBS spares who allowed us to buy the digger, and delivered it to The Shed
A Video Featuring:
Lawrie - Presenter and Overly excited to have saved something from Scrap
Trev - Cameraman and Co Presenter, falling in love with the thing,
Geffers - Cameraman, silently despairing at Lawrie's choices.
Matt - came along to see what the fuss was about.
A video edited by Lawrie & Geffers
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[@stevewareing8525]

You guys really are a bunch of *Nutters* and I love that. Please, please, please don't ever change, I find watching your mechanical adventures incredibly enjoyable. The fact you attempt the rescue of classic vehicles that most people would have written off and can have fun (Well more fun than headaches) doing it is proof that when you put your mind to it you can live the dream. Respect where its due lads. I cant wait to see how the story unfolds.

[@lmm]

Thank you very much, glad you're enjoying being part of this adventure! We do have many headaches, but we're having a rather good time whilst we're at it! We can't really believe that it's all happening.

[@codya3263]

I have a Massey 50c digger, I’m am so glad to see you saving this one!! They’re great machines from the experience I’ve had with mine.

[@lmm]

They're really great things - we're going to have alot of fun!

[@stephenhunter70]

@@lmm The hydraulic control valves are probably leaking not just hydraulic cylinder seals.

[@lmm]

Oh good, 😂 more stuff to fix.

[@stephencox7055]

just watching the massey digger you have taken me back 50 years my old dad could make these dance and then he had the 50b witch was even better i can remember driving it when i was about 9

[@lmm]

Really happy to have taken you on a trip down memory lane! They really are super fun machines!

[@thediggenman2438]

I started my working life on a MF50D. Spent alot of hrs working hard, still do! My first thoughts watching was young lads are fools. But then i noticed your genuine love of this digger. Watching you pressure wash and ending up dirtier then the machine brought back great memories! You just got a new sub, can't wait to see more! (the gauge on the side is hydraulic oil and to slide the rear arm is manual, should be a release mechanism then you push it along with the arm itself)

[@lmm]

They seem to be proper good machines! Don't get us wrong, we're certainly fools, but we really are passionate about old vehicles. This thing is amazing. She looks so much better after a clean doesn't she! Thanks for the answers to our questions!

[@simidhel]

Love it! I'd say you've done very well there and overall it's in pretty good condition really considering it was from a scrapyard and it should hopefully be fully restorable.

[@lmm]

She's really not bad at all. Lot of work needed, but far too good to scrap

[@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS]

It runs! Great to see that you're so excited about saving the old Massey, I can only imagine the shenanigans possible with such a machine, hehe!

[@lmm]

The possibilities are pretty much limitless! So excited!

[@williamsantangelo]

The Digger neat find! Thank You 😊

[@Erika_Banba]

Amazing video it’s always great to see more old vehicles get saved hope to see more amazing videos from you. Love from Hannah.

[@lmm]

Plenty more things going to be saved and adventures coming up! Hope you continue to enjoy!

[@idontknowimlostforwords4715]

Matt scaring the crap out of Lawrie at the end was hillarious.

[@lmm]

That's Matt being, well Matt.

[@ALWhite-ub1ye]

Being the proud owner of a 1957 Ford 850 / Sherman Power Digger / Wagner Loader, a backhoe-loader is amazing fun. Controlling such a powerful arm from a cluster of levers at your lap, it's an amazing feeling.

[@lmm]

I really enjoyed just testing it out - I can't wait to see what it'll actually do! Oh yours is a super bit of kit!

[@ALWhite-ub1ye]

@@lmm Next to yours, mine is a Model T. Not nearly as capable or advanced, but I can fix it with two rocks on the side of the road. I LOVE your channel. You do the sorts of things I wish I could do.

[@lmm]

But at the moment I rather suspect yours works! Glad to hear you're enjoying what we do - we're having quite a laugh too!

[@ALWhite-ub1ye]

@@lmm don't count on that. When I relocated it last week, I was 32 years old when I found out what gasoline and hydraulic fluid taste like. The steering works when you turn right, but the steering shaft unscrews when you turn left. I have yet to figure out a way to prevent water contamination in the main reservoir when it sits for more than a week, resulting in foaming. The new starter relay I ordered isn't working, so I hotwired it. It is fueled by siphon from a Jerry can ratchet strapped to the top. Its predominant paint color is rust. You're definitely ahead of me on your bckhoe-loader project, though I did buy mine for less.

[@brianseeley7376]

I've never really been into these types of vehicles, but seeing how happy you are with it and how fun it looks, now I want one!!! Great job!!!

[@lmm]

Glad to be spreading the enthusiasm on silly old bits of plant! It really is quite mega! Thank you, can you tell we're super happy?

[@brianseeley7376]

@@lmm Definitely! You could tell you're really excited! It was contagious!

[@JanPieterGerritsen]

You need to get the backhoe working, that is the charm of the machine.....

[@lmm]

Yes indeed, just need to stop it leaking!

[@kieranogorman29]

Lawrie's Mechanical Marvels what massey is it

[@Colin_Wait]

Looking forward to the pressure washing video that includes this M40 chasing Humpty round the field

[@lmm]

It'll happen 😂

[@chilljohn]

That's one happy man , and one lucky digger, glad we could all help !! and if its a big pile of yellow scrap ..... you will fix it !! Your T Shirts says it all :) i have the same one !

[@lmm]

We'll get it sorted eventually 😂 It's pretty good thing though. Drives happy. It's a great shirt! Man of good taste 😂

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

At this point in the video I am comfortable, since the front bucket lifts that the back will be easy. The hard part is it running and lifting already. Now that you have cleaned it, the first thing you should do is change all the filters and fluids. If you were mechanics I would say good catch. The seals and cups in the cylinders will run over a couple thousand to keep the boom steady and not leaking. I was adding the leaking hoses into that cost. The hydraulics will have a suction screen that needs cleaned and a filter to keep the pump good. After getting everything running hire it out for chores to repay its debt. Do not bite off too big a job at first. If the job looks like 1/2 hr, good. 4 hrs iffy. 8 hrs no no no. Not knowing what you are doing will ruin a working drain or leach field.

[@lmm]

The next big job will be giving the thing a service. I would really like to get the arm to stop swinging out, makes it so much harder to use! I'd like to do a couple of simple jobs with it. Nothing too advanced 😂

[@edsageseamaster3440]

Fantastic. Love it. You seam to have an affinity to Perkins engines. I have a 50 year old cruiser and whilst it’s not a road vehicle it does have two Perkins 6.354 naturally aspirated engines and as much as they need work, they always fire even in the dead of winter. This is why I love watching your channel. You’re a man after my own heart - the boat I saved from the point of sinking when it had 4 foot water inside and was resting on the Bottom. Thank you and never stop

[@lmm]

Thank you! I really do like perkins engines, they always start, run well. Just good engines! We'll done you for saving the boat! Always good to save something! We're certainly not planning on stopping any time soon!

[@jayyoung5423]

Cherish the old iron, no one else will, great find.

[@lmm]

We're definitely fans of old iron!

[@michaellange9728]

Die MF Maschinen bekommt man nicht kaputt. Ich finde es richtig gut das du die Mschine vor die Presse gerettet hast. Mein R.E.S.P.E.K.T.

[@GadgetSteelmare]

The fact that flatbed transport truck says "Your following" instead of "You're following" bothers me more than it should, especially since it looks very nicely hand-painted. Oh well. Anyways, yay for the digger!

[@lmm]

Yeah, a couple of people have noticed that. Bit of a shame really, but indeed yay digger!

[@sterlingodeaghaidh5086]

Kansas built, those things are the pride of my home state here in the U.S

[@lmm]

It's an amazing thing. I'm so happy to have been able to save it!

[@LewiBuchProductions]

Another Fantastic video! Best of luck with the digger! It’s same age as my Reliant Supervan 3 I’ve just bought to restore! 1970 😊 although the diggers in better condition

[@lmm]

Thank you very much - good luck too big fan of Reliants!

[@Qwerty1235945]

I am SO looking forward to this story unfolding.

[@lmm]

I'm quite excited too!

[@Andi090386]

Coming up on the next instalment of What's Broken Now.... what have we done to Viking?? I'll say this much Lawrie, she looks good after that rinse, nice 'n' shiny.

[@lmm]

We've already been making some and limited progress 😂 It looks amazingly good

[@furiousdriving]

This silly thing makes me so happy! Good work chaps, look forward to seeing more of it

[@lmm]

It's making us very happy too. As I'm sure you can imagine. We'll have to do something with it once it's sorted!

[@furiousdriving]

@@lmm I need to come and have a play with it. If you need a hand pointing at it and head scratching call me!

[@lmm]

We'll arrange something soon buddy!

[@furiousdriving]

@@lmm Splendid!

[@julianwozniak2538]

Next year it will be Lawrie’s construction marvels

[@lmm]

I really like the sound of that!

[@alpenschurken2507]

I have the same digger - just without the cab! it broke my heart as i saw the backhoe-rotator breaking down - i took me about 15 years to get a used replacement rotator via ebay- and this winter, i'm going to repair it! - greets from Austria!

[@lmm]

Oh dear, that doesn't bode well for us then 😂. Glad to hear you're getting yours sorted though! We're amazed to hear that we're being watched all over the world!

[@plasticbutcher]

Hopefully your heart rate has returned to normal Lawrie lol, Matt with the evil smile in the cab was awesome, thank you for taking us along on your adventures lads Rick B aka Plastic butcher

[@lmm]

Oh I'm still so excited by it. I can't believe that it's happened! That's Matt being Matt 😂 Thanks for being part of the community!

[@alphonsotate2982]

Massey Ferguson TLB

[@KARSDAY]

Nice work Lawrie. Good to see you rescued the digger. Cheers from Australia.

[@lmm]

Thank you! I'm so excited! Glad you're enjoying what we do on the other side of the world!

[@bigunone]

I love the T shirt! Boom swinging is caused by spool valve needing cleaned maybe rebuilt. Replace hydraulic hoses one at a time. Ripper teeth need replacing. Set your boom down to take the pressure off of it Old tractors are habit forming

[@lmm]

The shirt is awesome! Thanks for the hints, we should get on with that!

[@bigunone]

@@lmm check out Western truck and tractor repairs videos he works on all kinds of tractors, you could probably even contact him for advice

[@lmm]

Thank you very much, we'll have a look!

[@gutsngorrrr]

That's going to be a lovely little digger once you've invested a lot of time and cash in to it. And will be such a fun and useful machine once done. Looking forward to seeing it progress.

[@lmm]

It's going to be an amazing little thing. It will need alot of effort though, but so worth it!

[@AndysGamingHub]

Great to c u finally picked up the digger

[@lmm]

Yeah! It's all happened, good times!

[@OliverLee390]

The full digger is the Mf 40, the loader is the 207 and the backhoe is the 220. Hope this was any help.

[@lmm]

Thank you, that is a massive help!

[@stoddy7065]

I am gonna watch what we have done. Hell yea

[@lmm]

Saved something from being cut up. Feel good about that.

[@willtricks9432]

Visited SPS back in the 90's. Looking for parts for a truck, only place had what I needed.. Good to see they are still at it. Cheers

[@lmm]

They're a good place, nice helpful people too!

[@furiousdriving]

"Ooh, thats an in important part of the''' *chucks it out of cab*

[@lmm]

Welcome to how we do things 😂

[@arandomsteve2251]

It has a certain dignity there, hauling itself out of the scrap yard. What a sweet old digger.

[@lmm]

It's pretty special to drive itself out of the scrapyard! Very much enjoyed the experience!

[@arandomsteve2251]

@@lmm reminds me of taking delivery of my jag xjs, couldn't get the trailer down the drive so we raided my grandad's lawnmower petrol supply, cleared the drivers seat and fired her up. You haven't driven down a dirt road until you have done so in a 5.3 litre monster that hasn't moved under its own power in 10 years. Best half mile of my life even if it was only at 10mph.

[@lmm]

Oh that sounds awesome 😂 the XJS is a mega car!

[@thecanadianbandit3841]

I believe the proper term is this is a damn good channel responds to as many comments as possible only asks for money when it’s for something I would like to believe everyone here is in on and he doesn’t go running around saying oh this is better in every way imaginable than that and owns his own damn train who can say that.

[@lmm]

Glad you're liking what we do! Without you guys we're nothing, so we try to respond to everything, just sometimes we get a little bit behind! To be fair, I do think the digger is better than almost anything else 😂 It's quite an honor owning 294266. Makes me very happy indeed!

[@trmn311]

Well done! 🚜

[@lmm]

Thank you! We're so happy!

[@sawyerawr5783]

Who wants to put money on this thing mysteriously refusing to work once it gets to the shed? :P In all seriousness though well done to Lawrie and Co. I wish I could've donated but you know, life and money constraints. Nice to see another working vehicle in the collection! (...for now anyway) EDIT: also, I expect to see photos and video of this thing on a flatbed wagon towed by the Ruston 48 at some point, helping extend the Middy!

[@lmm]

I'm sure the curse of The Shed will hit it in due time! We're so happy to have got it home! Oh I would loved that. It would be amazing 😂

[@TheAverageDutchman]

I'd suggest trying to find a friendly hydraulics expert in your area to help you out on the hydraulics. It can probably all be refurbished for not too much money. You really want to replace all the hydraulic lines though. A line bursting can be quite dangerous, as would be the bucket suddenly dropping to the floor because of it. Congrats on saving Viking from the gas axe!

[@9Natsu]

No. hydraulics work two ways to up and down buckets if going down thats mean broken self closer valves... never loses pressures should make a dangerous situation :)

[@lmm]

We're on the lookout! We hope to get the suspect lines replaced for now, and take it from there! Interesting to know about what happens if the line breaks, thanks guys!

[@speedfreak7371]

I am new to your channel but have to say you guys rock. Love the old digger. I have a old 1969 case 580ck. Cant wait to see yours finished

[@lmm]

Thank you very much! Oh that's awesome, I'm so excited to get mine sorted out!

[@TF856]

I love parallel linkage on loaders. They should all have it. John Deere loader backhoes had it back in the 60s and earlier. And I have seen it on some cat loader backhoes if you order the material handler package. And I've seen it on a few agricultural tractors. I've also seen it on aftermarket loaders to be added to existing tractors.

[@Jack-hg1hq]

This is fantastic wish I had one, One word of advice goggles might be in order when looking for the hydrulic leaks as the fluid can spray out if under pressure and it blinds, wouldn't want anyone to not be able to see this lovely thing anymore!

[@lmm]

Yes very wise idea!

[@robertnilsson8975]

The end was very good. Nice drop of the bucket

[@lmm]

Good ol' Matt

[@osr4244]

Must admit I do enjoy this sort of thing. I see a lot of people have commented and I'm sure someone will already have shared the information, but it is an MF 40, the 207 is the loader model. The 40 is more akin to the MF 135 than the 35, although it is fitted with an MF 165 type rear axle and a solid heavy duty front axel. I own an MF 203, which was the predecessor to the 40 and was actually based on the 35/65 tractors. My 203 is in useable condition, but would benefit from a bit of attention here and there. Time and financial constraints have stopped this from happening, so I will have to content myself by living vicariously through you lads and your 40. Good work, hope you are able to keep it up👍

[@lmm]

Ah thank you for the information - there does seem to be quite some confusion on what it is! Oh that makes sense, it's a 40 with a 207. We feel you on the restraints, but we're still gonna give it the best possible try!

[@mattj7910]

Hi Lawrie, congratulations on the digger. Drive a similar one at work and have a soft spot for the old masseys and am glad you tube suggested your video to me. A few bits of information I can give some of which I see other people have already mentioned. It should be a MF model 40 as stated on the tag plate on the dash with the serial number and it is then fitted with a model 207 shovel and 220 back hoe both with there own tags. It is new enough to have the direct injection ad3.152 Perkins engine like a 135, rather than the indirect injection a3.152 fitted to a 35. It has an uprated straight fixed spacing front axle compared to a standard tractor with an adjustable one. They are fitted with square type rear axle trumpets like a 165 with inboard wet disk brakes that a 135 would have never had, as you said there is a lot of extra weight to stop. The handbrake is a completely separate system with outboard drum brakes. The side shift for the hoe will be manual there are 2 big bolts on the bottom rail that you loosen off then it should slide using the arm to push it across, for travel on the road they are best pushed all the way to one side so they fold completely behind the machine. Anyway this is now a really long comment, look forward to more videos.

[@lmm]

Oh so many little differences! It's been quite the learning curve finding out what people know about the little thing! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@robdavies7]

Dont have anyone standing within the arc of the back-actor, never trust hydraulics, they have no feelings...crush you in a second !!

[@lmm]

We'll make sure to take care!

[@AdmiralLynx]

Woo good on ya! Feels so amazing to see each an amazing machine from what is now most likely a by gone era being saved from being destroyed such a shame that they all won’t receive such an amazing fate

[@lmm]

We're very happy to have it safely home. Far too gooder machine to scrap!

[@BIGRIG2005.]

Good to see the Massey going again. If you need any information on it you know who to call 😉

[@lmm]

Thank you very much! No doubt we'll be needing information and knowledge soon 😂

[@purplemoonproductions9269]

nice one xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx i remember these as a kid in the 60s/70s/ some had pneumatic drill on The back in stead of a digger arm (30b) the council ones were always yellow in colour

[@lmm]

It seems they were quite popular in their day! Great little thing 😂

[@alfietaylor1278]

Amazing good luck enjoy it

[@lmm]

Thank you, we shall!

[@Yippa391]

Just bought a mf50a hoe here in Nova Scotia Canada. It's in very good shape. It was priced right. Never thought I'd have my own backhoe..... Brought it home and found it hasn't enough compression to start so an engine overhaul kit is on order.... Been sitting a long time. Though on the starter we found all the hydraulics work! I come from a massey family. First dead one I ever saw. So I forgave it and bought it. Hoping I can get some serious work done with her

[@alphonsotate2982]

Great find for the condition it is in.

[@lmm]

We're genuinely very impressed with the thing. She's far too good to have been scrapped!

[@eriktengwall2704]

I own a 3305,(early 60s) and a 1964 205. both in need of some love. The 3305 is a now running and working on our land and yard. the 205 sadly has issues. I want to repair her for the umpteenth time since buying her in 1992! The 05 part of both model numbers referes to torque converter gearbox. A model number ending 03 is a manual 3 speed with high and low range on the short stick. plus the start safety switch. yours should have a plate on the N/S of the dash , by the engine stop. Hydraulic seals are available for all the rams, and 99 percent of the tractor parts.... except the u pipe on the exhaust manifold, so look after her, she will give you years of service....... and wont the front end lift some weight! had 2 tons on the front of my 205! Good luck. Love, light and peace.

[@lmm]

Oh that's interesting to know, I'm finding the way MF did their model numbers to be quite confusing! Is it just one thing after another on the 205? Good to know I should be able to get all I need for it!

[@eriktengwall2704]

The numbering system is confusing, and was slightly different in every country. The 205 has two broken front bucket rams, due to my stupidity, trying to push a pickup and loaded trailer out of a muddy field! Also she has bearing trouble in the N/S epicyclic gear reduction box on the drive axle. the bearing in the middle has broken up, and is no longer made. So some creative engineering needed! She has been an excellent machine, and over the years, i have had just about every nut and bolt out of her, from front to back. tractor and hydraulics. I also have some machines too, MF 20 baler, and some cultivation equipment, pulled by a rare beast, MF 50 tractor. all a bit rusty, and in as found condition! .... but they work well for me, and they are excellent machines. Please come find me on Facebook, i have loads pf photos, plus i do know of several places to get new and second hand parts. would be good to welcome you as part of that family. If I can be of any assistance, message me on there. Love, light and peace.

[@gosportjamie]

"In my defence, I was left unsupervised..." Now, I wonder how many times Lawrie has used THAT excuse... The "what is that?" on the left side of the frame for the front-end loader is probably a sight glass for the hydraulic oil reservoir which, judging by the filter being just below it, is part of the frame of the equipment. That makes a lot of sense on smaller equipment where their isn't really space for a large reservoir anywhere on the base vehicle. The rear loader might have its own reservoir and filter, or, if it's driven off a common pump then it might all work off that one... The front wiper would, most likely, be the same assembly as the rear one and would drop from the top middle of the screen, probably around where the crest thing is on the front of the cab between the two top lights. It has screen wash as these don't count as agricultural machinery so, when they're fitted with a solid cab, like this one, they have to have screen washers for their MoT test... And I know what you were driving during the video. It's a Toyota Sera... That red ERF that's behind you in the loading video needs saving too. The old EC series were great trucks and very rare now...

[@Johnlee-ej7yx]

Time to set up another go fund me then!😀😀

[@sawyerawr5783]

can we not give him ideas?

[@lmm]

I do have my eye on something 😂 I figured it must be a gauged , but it's above the oil reservoir which threw me! I'll have to investigate the wiper going back on it, I guess that makes sense about the MOT requirement. And it wasn't!

[@laurenssmith9534]

This would definitely help when you have to remove engines from vehicles or split a tractor looking forward to seeing it in future videos.

[@lmm]

It's going to be a really useful bit of kit!

[@thewippit2400]

I hope you guys fully restore this gem.. it would be such a beauty fully restored to the former glory of the Day it came out of the factory & fully working being used buy you guys god I’m looking forward to this series on the mf need to get your hands on an old 3c now too 🤣👍

[@lmm]

We'll do our best, I really want to get her sorted out! Can't wait to start making progress with her either!

[@Johnlee-ej7yx]

Loved that ending, nearly as much as how happy I am to see a fellow idiot accomplish one of my dreams of rescuing a yoke from the gas torch! Looking forward to see the restoration....👍

[@lmm]

Thank you, we chuckled at the time. One very happy idiot here, ticking off another couple of dreams in one fell swoop!

[@guypenryn7008]

Last one I saw was used to build my parents house in 1990 I have a few pictures somewhere will look them out

[@lmm]

Oh that's cool! I think that's what this one was used for.

[@makingithappen9722]

It's really mint.

[@lmm]

She's really not that bad at all

[@superbee1995]

I know everyone stopped and read Lawries shirt. I really want that shirt if LMM makes shirts I'd like to know. If they don't that shirt should be the first to be made!!

[@lmm]

We're working on it, and yes this will be one of the designs!

[@liamsmith1310]

Well done bud. The whole in the dash is where the water temperature gauge should be it's the same dash as my Massey

[@lmm]

Ah! Awesome thank you!

[@dexterstiff7160]

I saw this down the yard a few weeks ago....looked a nice little thing

[@lmm]

It really is!

[@benspeedschannel888]

Wonderful!! Don’t remove the rear end though 👍

[@lmm]

We won't. It all seems fixable!

[@samben4766]

i know the boys at SBS good chaps, i doubt it would of been cut up knowing them, a good save either way and kind of weird to see my local area on the youtubes, congrats

[@lmm]

They're super lads, very helpful in getting it home! Thank you very much!

[@rentaghost]

Get the backhoe working. It's an integral part of the machine 😀

[@lmm]

We will!

[@chrispbits]

Love it worth best few quid I've spent for a while :)

[@lmm]

Thank you so much for being part of the adventure! I'm so excited by the machine!

[@TRAiNTOWN]

Love it!

[@lmm]

Us too!

[@huntaway365_]

Lol, TUX here in NZ is a well known dog biscuit , for working dogs( on farms etc) 👍

[@lmm]

Biscuit would have been a good name 😂

[@matt59736]

where I'm from in northern Michigan that's almost new a day of working on it and that thing will be out in the woods or in the field working.

[@lmm]

You must have some great old vehicles kicking around!

[@scootertuningfl2174]

You have the coolest shed. Inthe US our sheds are so small you can just about only fit a riding mower

[@lmm]

In the UK! I'm very lucky with being able to use The Shed, wouldn't be able to do any of this nonsense without it

[@scootertuningfl2174]

Lawrie's Mechanical Marvels I need a shed like yours so I can have a ton of awesome projects!!

[@MerlinZener]

SMH. So sad to see actual working, starting, driving machines destined for the knackers. I get sentimental. I work with motorcycles mostly, and I feel compelled to rescue them when and where at all possible.

[@lmm]

It's very sad isn't it - though at least this one has been saved! We feel compelled to save anything old that crosses our path 😂

[@coylecourierservice8942]

I just started watching your channel keep up the good work

[@lmm]

We certainly are going to give it our best shot!

[@coylecourierservice8942]

@@lmm this world needs more people trying to rescue stuff rather than throw it away

[@lmm]

We are trying to save and fix our fair share! But we totally agree.

[@michielheitlager9837]

hi guy's nice project... bud not soo bad. take a look at Mastermilo, they are two Dutch guy's and restoring a Rusian t55 tank it was a real disaster lump of rust. soo you can do this... I wil follow you two. Michiel from Holland

[@lmm]

Oh wow! That's a real project. I'm sure we'll be fine - but they might actually be competent!

[@stan1036]

Can't wait for a track day ;-)

[@lmm]

I want to do something like that with it 😂

[@Zebrails]

34:27 ...Ever seen an old '70's movie called "Killdozer"? There's a part when the blade moves by itself. 🤨 Same idea, raises the hair back of the neck.

[@lmm]

I'm not sure what's more scary, that or Matt at the controls!

[@davekauffman8727]

I love your shirt Lawrie, I tend to cause some havoc when left to my own devices for years. Your sense of humor is fantastic too, or maybe it's just the British way, I'm not sure, I'm a huge fan of Monty Python and other British shows, I like you guys :-)

[@lmm]

Thank you very much - perfect shirt for the days adventure! The team try to keep me somewhat in check 😂 I'm glad you're enjoying what we do, English eccentricity at its best!

[@jamesallen712]

Nice sheds.

[@lmm]

Thank you!

[@danieladdison7322]

I like the fact that it say "MF" on the side.

[@coolhanddruid]

I have a similar Massey 50H, "MF" always gets my own translation.

[@lmm]

I like that too, but I just like old Massey's

[@AliMackMechanical]

Correct Lawrie it's a 35. With extra bits added on Massey Ferguson 40 industrial. My brother had one we stripped it for parts and sold it on my brother may have some bits still left. I will ask him for you. Cracking little machine I know it has a few thing's wrong with it but a bit of work it will be Great.😀👍👍

[@lmm]

Spare parts are always useful! It's a brilliant little machine. Needs a load of work, but going to be worth it!

[@AliMackMechanical]

@@lmm Yeah mate it's got the 3 cylinder Perkins very reliable little engine. As you know.👍👍😎

[@royreynolds108]

The pins and bushings need to be gone through to check for wear. The top pin of the hoe bucket is part way out is why it rattles a lot. The hydraulic cylinders can be fixed with seal kits. The pins and bushings of them need checking also. Label everything as it is taken off and take plenty of photos for reassembly.

[@lmm]

Yes, definitely needs some new pins, lot of slack there indeed! We'll get new pipes and the rams sorted and see what happens

[@lesleymunro4964]

Just remember, with all those leaking parts, no bodies under the buckets or arms, and no limbs in potential pinch points, unless everything is on the ground supported. I cringed when you reached in the engine bay under the bucket arm. If a hose gives, the whole lot can come down. Be safe while you are having fun. :-)

[@lmm]

We'll try to take care!

[@doncodman913]

TONKA TOYS for grown ups.... but these can killl... yeessss !!!!!!

[@paddywhyte6593]

lets just say ' the paint needs some love'

[@lmm]

It's not just the paint!

[@zstation64]

Straight axle, so it's based on a late 135 or a 240. All 35 and most 135 have bent axles with the tie bars running to the foot pegs.

[@lmm]

Ah, OK - thanks for pointing that out!

[@campbelljohnson1547]

That thing is amazing! I'd like to see the digger portion in action though.

[@lmm]

As soon as its not throwing out hydraulic fluid I will dig a hole!

[@bigearny6]

Willis used to be a massey dealer that was based in Hadnell, Shrewsbury. Many moons ago mind. The John Willis starred up Darwin agricultural which ceased trading about 10 years ago, the reconditioned massey 135s.

[@lmm]

Oh really? Thank you for the information. It's good to be able to start piecing together it's history!

[@peterh067]

Hi the tube on the side is the Hyd oil level indicator as the hyd oil is stored in the frame regards peter

[@lmm]

Oh really! Thanks for that!

[@ben718]

It will work Everything turns out fine in the end Most the time

[@lmm]

It mostly works! I'm pretty content with that to be honest 😂

[@andywilkinson3792]

Hi you can still buy most off the stuff for that digger like pins pushes teeth for back bucket. U can do all the rams..the backhoe is on a bin then you can slid it a croos . It 135 bass. I think you will find. Only thing you may have to make is the door that's all

[@lmm]

Oh that's awesome to know! Excited to get stuck into it!

[@andywilkinson3792]

@@lmm no problem just let me no if you need help. I uesd to work on all the older stuff. U can get 3 point hich working on it as well if you ever wanted to take backhoe of. Not to bad off a job to take off. Good. I will be waiting for anther video off it. Have fun. I'v only got my 2 old grey fergie.s left now. My mate puts them to work. Thanks for getting back to me good luck

[@lmm]

As long as the back keeps working we'll keep it on! It'll keep featuring as we make progress with the thing. Little grey fergies are just the best!

[@andywilkinson3792]

@@lmm ok thanks for the reply

[@jackohehir9673]

That's a hydraulic oil gauge on the side of the loader bracket

[@lmm]

Oh that's strange as the reservoir is below it and main pipe leads away from it. That was my guess though.

[@1stgendodgeram188]

A great tractor lawrie

[@lmm]

You know what? I think so too!

[@1stgendodgeram188]

Omg a youtuber commented on my comment

[@lmm]

It's what we do! Without you guys we're nothing!

[@1stgendodgeram188]

Thank you !!!! :D

[@1stgendodgeram188]

If i can recomend any new vehicle it would be a ford fiesta xr2

[@nickm9123]

hey lawrie, I grew up on a kobata mini backhoe, similar to your newist toy, just smaller. my father taught me how to operate it, simply by telling me that I wasnt a "master operator" until I could get a soda can in the bucket with no rocks or dirt in the bucket. give it a shot. alot harder than it sounds. challange accepted???

[@lmm]

With the bucket this has, that will be a challenge! If I can get a better bucket then yes!

[@brucedavenport1324]

Go on my son , get it done !!!!

[@lmm]

We'll get her sorted!

[@coffeecatrailway]

Lawrie: Have you driven a digger before? Me: In a sand pit, yes!

[@lmm]

It's a good start

[@AndyHullMcPenguin]

TUX 306J - so it is actually a penguin. (Geek joke... I'll get my coat...).

[@lmm]

Should have called it the penguin 😂

[@kay110]

To say its an industrial heavy digger thats almost 50yrs old, its generally seems in relatively good condition - although in need of some TLC and restoration.

[@lmm]

All things concidered, she's really very good!

[@charliegamage8862]

Happy Halloween Lorie and to your digger

[@lmm]

Thank you very much!

[@mamodsteamreturns5492]

thats actually scrubbed up pretty well

[@lmm]

It's actually pretty clean!

[@jonohare6322]

I'm a massey fan

[@lmm]

Me too!