Loader Got Stuck in the Woods. Lets Slice Up the Tires!

[@Just.a.Therapist]

Matt, I can’t thank you enough for your channel. My 4yo has watched this video maybe 100 times. He’s fascinated by big construction vehicles and he loves your videos. Thank you for making family friendly, awesome content!!

[@MichaelBridges-ks2hu]

It just shows you kid. Likes over size Tonka. Truck . That better than. A lot of games that got to must killing .in them.

[@aeromedic5824]

A set of chains is a game changer for wheel loaders in muddy conditions. Every drilling rig I worked on had a loader, and we always ran chains. Even in mud up to your knees, we always got traction. Some times it was the only thing keeping the heavy trucks moving around the place.

[@bruteforceteevee]

Came here just to comment the same, CHAINS!

[@davidfisher4470]

Stainless steel heat blades would work.

[@ajcampbellconstruction6504]

Totally agree. I’m a true believer in tire chains. Total game changer. Even on a skid steer, dump truck, tractor loader. Just have to realize when you start to spin that you can really dig a hole. They aren’t perfect and you can still get stuck - like anything can. Just improves your odds.

[@ajcampbellconstruction6504]

Also the other option is get retreats. I’ve managed quarry machines and I ran retreated bias ply tires on WA500 komastu’s with toothed rock buckets. Good life and much more cost effective.

[@guyod1]

$2000+ for chains is fine for a new 250k machine. but once the machine is worth $20k that price is less appealing

[@dr.cummingsoutdoors6092]

I run a loader and one tip is I'd rotate your 2 best tires to the front. Having that front tire blowout with 2 ton in your bucket 15 feet off the ground wouldn't be ideal. Especially over the box of a truck

[@Tman0517]

Agreed, especially since his rears are a matching set it will help keep loads stable as well.

[@danflemmer1999]

Amen, brother!

[@mtnfortresslabs]

If your heavy equipment doesn't have diff lockers the only way to really improve traction is add chains to the wheels for muddy conditions.

[@NuffMan_]

If you have any branches, twigs or other woodwaste like rotten sawdust, put them to the wet spot and it will tie that mud together and let it dry faster. It will also make the surface stronger for heavy machinery. I have used branches leftover from wood processing and wet sawdust for muddy forest offroads and they work really well

[@randykrochak1185]

A set of tire chains are priceless on a loader working in mud!

[@jix177]

One of the most important skills with a stuck machine is knowing when to stop trying to drive it out!

[@wes11bravo]

That's a tough lesson to learn, brother.

[@ConstantlyDamaged]

"When the tank runs dry" yeah? 😆

[@dailydiesel9875]

A lesson I have learned the hard way from a exmark Laser z 96in mower.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Momentum is your friend!

[@JoE_Songs]

@@ConstantlyDamaged aaahhaha. exactly. that's when the first doubt sets in...

[@davidr6585]

Ahh, I still can't help but believe those new grooves you cut in still helped you out the way you finally came. After you spin that right rear tire in the mud, looks like somethin' Dimi Moore and Patrick Swazye was makin' on the clay wheel in the movie Ghost! LOL (that's where you shoulda overlayed some sexy music LOL).

[@erickamekonapeper4007]

Tire chains work excellent for the woods and dirt! God Bless you!❤️😏🖖🏼🇺🇸

[@jcadult101]

Time for a culvert in that creek. Maybe a bridge with a bunch of the downed trees? It sure seems deep enough to warrant one. I watched a square culvert being built over a few months. They rerouted traffic, dug out and poured the base. Then formed and poured walls just like basement walls you did. Then formed and poured a slab for the roof.

[@michaelovitch]

Use your brakes gently to transfer power on the other side of the open differential. It can save you some time and work.

[@FQP-7024]

i think he said att he beginning that he dosen't have differential on that loader

[@jesperwall839]

@@FQP-7024 He absolutely have a differential. Not a lockable one though. But applying gentle brake pressure will put more power to the wheels not spinning. Old off-road trick for cars without diff lock.

[@michaelovitch]

@@FQP-7024 He has not a locker on the differentials,so they are called open differential. If one wheel has no grip,it will spin and no power is transferred to the other wheel with grip. Lockers couple both wheels together,so you always have power transferred to both wheels all the time. If you have no locker,you can cheat and lock the spinning wheel with the brakes,and transfer power to it ,so you can move your machine.

[@FQP-7024]

@@michaelovitch ok that explains it thank you very much. i got confused at the start but you summed it up pretty good

[@FQP-7024]

@@jesperwall839 sorry for not clarifying my response i should have written it a bit better.

[@jerrellkull5347]

I worked for a man years ago, that used a chainsaw to regroove his tires. He had a simple deal that clamped on the tip of the bar to set depth. It removed the rubber quite fast, and it was my job to scoop up all the rubber and spread it on the driveway in front of the shop. Take care Matt.

[@DoRC]

If you use some rubber cement with those tire plugs it makes them go in a lot easier and actually helps them seal better in the long run

[@Charles-qt2gx]

Good video, was a good opportunity to square away that winch line, only thing I would add is dump a little used motor oil on the cable from time to time. If a used set of tire chains the right size come along cheap you might want to buy them, looks like you could use them for a few months every year. I haven't had to use a tire grooving tool for many years "Good Times"

[@richardmattingly7000]

Allis went to play in the woods after a rainy day, but her shoes were slick to do the trick so she had to sit and stay. Then came a friend who wouldn't give in that pulled her out with ease, and when went back into the woods a different track was able to do as she pleased...🚜

[@grollop]

Greetings from Australia. Those regrooving tools are great for extracting a few more miles out of truck tyres for on-road use, but your problem with slippery surfaces is better addressed with tyre chains, usually seen on quarry loaders. Bet your shoulder ached after 10 hours pushing that thing, as mine did after 11 truck tyres in one session. Cheers and keep up the interesting content.

[@terryrogers1025]

“Tires slicker than a used car salesman!” I love it man, I love it. Grooving the tires definitely cheaper than new tires. To me there is never a good place to run out of fuel.🙄 thanks the ride along young man.

[@welshlyn9097]

I was doing that in 1961.The best days of my life.👍👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@brucechapman1946]

Matt, A friend of mine worked at a tire shop for many years and I watched him regroove so many tires for all types of use, what he used as blades for the gun was cut down strips of Band -it 304 stainless strap sharpened on one side on a bench grinder it coped well with the pressure and heat and as I used to recertify fire hoses I had to cut the old strap off to re-clamp the ends on the hose meaning his blade material was recycled and free.

[@PhiLBilly_PhilRodgers]

Been cutting tires for quite some time here. Depending on the tread plies of the tire some cords showing isn’t a big deal. They are 20 ply tires you’d still have 19 more sets of cords to go. We ran a set till there was 8 layers of cords showing. You’d be amazed how much traction you can add with a hot knife.

[@lucasimark7992]

Hell, even on fighter jets you accept up to 5 payers of cords showing

[@knurlgnar24]

@@lucasimark7992 Everything needs to be taken in context. Your comment adds that context. A cord showing on a wheel loader? Yeah, not an issue.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Yes... But he couldn't cut it any deeper.. which is what he REALLY needed.. ya know.. he needed to make as deep of treat as possible... Unless he was able to cut deeper.. down into some sets of cords.. which I don't think that machine will do.. So he was as deep as he could go anyway

[@tuberzish]

Yeah, I found out that exposed wires improve traction on ice - for a while. :)

[@jackww839]

Cool to hear from an expert!

[@tonyvancampen-noaafederal2640]

Good opportunity to respool the winch line and get some tension on it!

[@gilnorton1]

Love how you will give anything a try. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Not comes to mind when I see you tackle just about any task that you’re not familiar with. Gives the rest of us inspiration to try new things. As always, enjoying your videos. Peace

[@sceneanuerebelrebel9244]

Make your own snow/mud chains using decommissioned transporters chain 1/2" on outsides and 3/8" cross tire picking up the inside ring and then outside ring using every other link on both sides. Pretty heavy use alloy bolts to hold ends of outer loops together and removal ,roughly 700lbs per side build them on the machine ,weld or bolt cross chains. Do fronts first ,add seat cushions as needed .

[@cliffferguson9024]

Let’s Dig 18 bought a Binford 2100 tire retreaded and it works well. It’s a lot more robust.

[@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd]

Nice job Matt Your equipment, your property, time and money = do it however YOU want to in my book And those of us who have been here a while no you don't do click bait And those who don't should have got here sooner

[@snakebait5118]

Matt, who would question a man of integrity like you? You have proven yourself in video after video! Keep the great vids coming!

[@pear7777]

I love it when Matt gets in and digs an even bigger hole to proof he's stuck!🤣

[@ravinloon58]

I spent many days recutting tyres, mostly on trucks in the late 70s early 80s... hated every minuet. You found out the hard way, pushing too hard/fast will kill the blade and overheating (letting the blade get hot when not cutting was the most common problem, that is why your modern machine has that push to heat switch built in. You are cutting a lot (at first) and expecting a lot from the blade. We were mostly cutting a 1/4 to 3/8th deep and not much wider with each pass. It is the heat that cuts, so a steady pace and even pressure is the key. But having done several hours now you are a graduate of the novice academy. Keep an eye for good secondhand tyres... people tend to run them into the ground but big companies sometimes forget the value of the rubber on machines that no longer work for them. Like you said you could pick up a whole machine for the cost of 4 new tyres... you are in a great situation to part one out and weigh in what you don't need.

[@hodwooker5584]

Mud and tires do not go together! And as the equipment gets bigger it takes less mud to stop it. I drove 170 ton capacity end dump haul trucks in a strip mine. The tires were 36.00 x 51 and the trucks would need to be pulled out of the ready line spots after a light rain. The ready line was just a very shallow cut for the rear wheels to set in. To cut tire tread use an old welder as a power source,ours was a 225 amp buzz-box. Make up your own cutter and use 1/2 inch steel banding for blades. The tire cutter i used was the handle of a carbon arc torch that had been cut off and the rod ends were drilled and tapped for 1/4 inch bolts to hold the banding.

[@jnnym21]

I'm convinced you are the only person that can get a light plant to power anything more than the lights

[@timmcdonald9331]

+ good job knowing when to quit wasting energy trying to get unstuck. I would dump lots of used motor oil on the cable to soften it up, probably making it last a little longer because new cables aren't cheap. stay safe have fun

[@richardthomas1743]

Good morning Matt, I think that you did a real good job regrooving the tires. One thing about you is that you definitely are not afraid to jump in and try something that you have not done before. Oh congrats on the new subscribers, I see that you have gained more than 11,000 in the last 30 days! WOO HOO! Thanks for taking us along and most definitely thumbs UP! 👍

[@jasonholley3009]

I'm actually kind of surprised that a big old wheel loader like that doesn't have locked (or locking) differentials like a skid steer.

[@haroldphipps3457]

Dad used to re-groove his semi tractor and trailer tires. In the 50's thru the early 80's He had a cheaper non temprature justable groover, Then he got an adjustable one that yours is a knock off of. Rilfit was the name brand. German built if I remember correctly. I have it now. Truck and tractor pullers use them. We also grind tires. Everything done with tires is dirty and hateful work. The blades work best if the whole blade is buried in the rubber. That is why you fried that first blade. Been there, done that! Another poster mentioned keeping the edge sharp. Excellent idea. I haven't paid attention to that before. I will now!

[@TroyGabe]

I'm new and I love your channel. My dad was a superintendent on big Job he was Labors Union not local 3 in SF witch is odd but from a young age I'm 54 my dad tought me how to run a few different Heavy equipment first was 943 with a 4 in 1 bucket a blade excavator so many I could keep going but I've always enjoyed Operating equipment. I did notice the frunt right tire in your other video when you tryed picking up the lift I think before the pickup truck 🛻 I noticed that tire was low on air. Thanks for all you do I so enjoy your channel.

[@hobbytrucker]

As someone that spent years in towing and heavy recovery I can tell you a tidy winch drum is a must ! There’s nothing worst that trying to run out a messy winch cable. Also used to regroove semi tires and although it saved money I hated doing it. It’s so time consuming and frustrating lol. I’m glad it was you doing tires that size and not me lol.

[@EliseandDanchannel]

A little bit of grease or oil on the line will help too. Save him from having to buy new cable.

[@thesteelrodent1796]

not sure what the law is like in the US, but here in Europe cutting treads in road tires is illegal and will land you a huge fine if you get pulled over. And in most countries if you're caught with illegal tires you're not allowed to continue driving until you put on proper new tires. Basically cutting in your tires and going on the road can end up more expensive than buying brand new tires, but you can do almost whatever you want if you never take the vehicle on public road

[@hobbytrucker]

@@thesteelrodent1796 here in Australia you can buy regroovable tires and they can be regrooved once but you have to follow the tread pattern and obviously not cut to deep. Once that wears down their done and need replacing.

[@hobbytrucker]

@@EliseandDanchannel I was always taught you never oil the cable itself as it damages it.

[@Uk-tj]

@@thesteelrodent1796 perfectly legal in the u.k so long as they’re designed to be regrooved

[@BrodieBr0]

Matt you're a life saver... with the price of Tires for my old Terex 72-71 wheel loader around $3000 I've been eyeing them tire tredding tools. Gonna pick one up after seeing how well it dod for you! Take care buddy, and god Bless!

[@derrillbalshaw1199]

If I can remember (last used one in 1979) if you start from the centre of the tyre and cut to the outside the cutter will last longer due to switching off as soon as you exit the rubber on the outside. When you go from the outside in towards the centre, you tend to burn the cutter as you try to get the cutter to come out of the rubber. Or go right across the tyre like you did and exit in a open groove so that the power switches off as you come out of the rubber. You need all round diff lock and all wheels driving to get out of the ditch.

[@henningdammann-emden]

Spot on Derrill! I did it just like you back in the day, from the middle of the tire to the outside. Always make certain all the blade is in the rubber when you push to cut. When part of the blade is in the air, it will burn through quickly.

[@analog56x]

as soon as i saw the groover, i knew what fun you would be in for haha! ive had people want their tires grooved deeper, and any part of the blade that is exposed will overheat and bend. ive seen people use chainsaws to groove big tires like this.

[@DresdonAcacinTheOriginal]

pro tip: hacksaw blades are really handy bimetal. You could make new blades for your regroover using hacksaw blade or spring steel. grind the teeth off with a flapper wheel so it becomes a straight flatbar essentaily. Bimetal from hacksaw blades is also a handy source of spring steel too.

[@burnstransport]

Great job rewinding the winch cable!! I've got over 15 years in the towing and recovery business up in the Northeast , I've retrained many many winch lines in much worse shape than that one by doing exactly what you did! You have to really overload the cable before they break, even then it will only happen where it's had a bad 90 deg kink or worse. One quick tip, if you don't have enough land space to roll the cable out completely, doubling back the line with a snatch block (pulley) will allow you to do it in half the space! Great video as always!

[@dfusit]

Looks like you did an amazing job on the winch cable as well as the tires. Jack of all trades Matt. “Let’s see if I can get us out of this predicament” - Carves a new road through woods. 🤣

[@TokyoCraftsman]

2 minutes up, 100 views and 10+ comments, Matt, you sir are doing something right! Cheers from Tokyo!

[@_sinisterglance_3386]

The company I use to work for had a John Deere 544 on skidded tires with a upgraded turbo and over size Injectors. It was our little swamp toy.

[@RayleighCriterion]

The blocks need sips for extra traction, just like winter tires have.

[@bigmike7528]

If you are going to always use that loader in the woods, price a locking diff for the rear or at least modulate your brakes to transfer power to the other wheels.

[@feelingold2995]

Good stuff there brother.. ive tried re-grooving a set of 37" BFGs on my truck with my plunge router haha lol.. Got me through Pa's inspection for another year... I got a set of tires on an old rear steer backhoe loader down at the farm i might be willing to horse trade with.. Will check the size next time in down there... Still got the nips on them..

[@henrikjonsson4340]

It was cool that the loader lined up as you did go on the path, it was like somebody sitter there inside and steered.

[@saliemi1]

Matt you have loads of patients. Well done.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Holy smokes that Winch Pulls fat Allis faster then the Dozer can drive Forward Wow Matt that is impressive and the Line looks a ton better on the Drum now 7:30 to 7:58 @Diesel Creek

[@BigFarles]

As a part time farmer who works alone most of the time, I will always believe that you are stuck. It’s always sucks pulling a machine out by yourself that you got stuck. There goes 2 hours. Haha. Great video.

[@dfross87]

2 hours? Only if you're lucky!

[@MoondyneJoe]

Matt an idea for Homemade blades for the tyre groover You know the metal strips used to tie machinery to pallets or secure boxes shut? Possibly some of that cut into the lengths and widths needed would work? I used a simular machine 40+, years ago to cut grooves into sprint car tyres at the place I worked at back then. Tony from Western Australia 🇦🇺

[@kirrilian]

Here's a tip I learned from an old timer back in the day, when you're plugging a tire, use some rubber cement on the plug, it will lube it up some, seals the hole really well and I have yet to have a plug leak using this method. I even plugged a motorcycle tire as an emergency side of the road repair and ended up running that tire until I had to replace it from wearing out.

[@erik_dk842]

Rope plugs are NOT a permanent repair. They only last as long as the tire itself. LOL

[@tech99070]

how did you reinflate the motorcycle tire on the side of the road

[@kirrilian]

@@tech99070 I carry a 12v Inflator under the seat too 😉 👍

[@artm7411]

Mat, Get a piece of 8 or 10 in pipe and lay it perpendicular to the road with the bottom of the pipe even with the bottom of the trench. Then get some that dirt that you used for your building fill and fill the road.

[@douglasbranham6099]

You make that antique dozer hum like a modern, lazer controlled dozer. Great job.

[@Mark_-jq6wg]

Anything you can do that extends the life of your gear without a massive expense is worth it. Them 8-10 hours you spent, I think, were well worth it. I remember working at a place and their loader had chains on the wheels during the winter / wet months.

[@crantockbob]

Matt, tyre regrooving is comparatively straight forward. The reason you were bending blades was trying to do double cuts. All the blade needs to be in the rubber otherwise it overheats and bends or breaks. To recut earthmover tyres set your cut width as wide as you can, cut the two sides of the required tread then remove the middle with a sharp wood chisel, heated if necessary with a blowlamp/glass torch..

[@jessefarrington6029]

Tire why can't you people spell ?

[@matts.8342]

@@jessefarrington6029 tyre is the correct spelling in places that use British English.

[@Tool_vs_Tool]

This is Matt W confirming that Matt S is correct.

[@martymartin2894]

​@@jessefarrington6029what difference does it make , did you not understand what he was saying. Shit or shite is basically the same.

[@daveb8598]

Thank you for all the camera angles you do and taking the time to set them up, this video looks like it took a bit of walking back to the cameras!

[@supertramp6011]

Must be such a pain in the ass filming everything, but it is fun to watch, and the revenue this channel makes must be a huge help to Matt. I always try to remember to thumb up, and even let ads run sometimes, just to help the guy out. 🤣 greetings from Scotland!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@scottlamberson1046]

You have an amazing amount of God-given patience. Stay with it Matt!

[@Graybeard_]

I have a 1986 Case W20B loader. I live on the U.S./CA boarder at 4,000' a little over a mile and a half from the paved county road. I have to move a lot of snow in the winter. I have chains on all for corners. Summers are short, so I just leave the chains on all year round. I have no traction problems.

[@vowojciech]

I would died of heart attack if I were cutting this big ass tires under pressure and something just randomly exploded behind me. Big wow for your calmness right there.

[@miker8915]

Awesome video, I never knew you could retread tires. Thank you for sharing

[@AndyMcBlane]

New treads look great. Shame the machine has open diffs, though! Thnx for the video :-)

[@kenwhitcomb6015]

Retired laborer with 31 years in the field never knew you could this…… as always assume video looking forward to the shop build!!!!!!

[@OuradventuresGU]

Well done and great to see you extending the life of the tyres, no easy feat and interesting how Fat Alice has a mix match with multiple repairs already! One question though, why does she have a Volkswagen badge on her when she’s clearly a fiat…… keeping it real as always 👍

[@Mike7478F]

lol 😂 that was a great example of determination right there. If you could have heard the conversation between the machines it went something like this, look out sally loader he’s got a bee in his bonnet to go moto xing in you today! Guys he rode me hard this way n that even sideways through the creek yanking me all ways of Sunday this way n that.

[@hendersonlandworks6158]

Matt if you fill take a torch and heat the rubber up a bit on the lug your cutting will speed the cutting time up and will save the blade life and make it easier on you

[@kenh9508]

Your positive attitude and willingness to see things through is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

My 2WD tractor has turf tires which is perfect for what I originally purchased it for. But if I try running the bush hog in thru the soup, I get to winch it out. You have the equipment and knowledge to get yourself out of just about any situation you get yourself into and we certainly appreciate that you take us along to see how you do it!

[@robertschemonia5617]

That is the worst part about turf tires. They 100% have their place, but can be a royal pain a lot too. Hell, I have mowed on tractors running turf tires with 6 and 8 foot finish mowers, and the wet grass I just cut was enough to make them lose traction. Ir like you said, going right along, hit a slightly soupy spot or soggy wet ground and you just kind, stop. Good part is that the turf tires won't dig and destroy the ground like even R4 tires will. Anyways, keep the greasy side down, and stay safe on the road man.

[@2020HotShotTruckingLLC]

@@robertschemonia5617 I bought my tractor because it was taking 6 hours with a push mower (not including breaks) to mow my yard. I have a 6' finishing mower and if it starts to slip I lift the mower and it usually gets you thru a slippery spot. But as I'm sure you know, once you have a tractor, you discover attachments and all the wonderful things you can do with a tractor now that you have one. I have buried mine to the axles many times, but not while cutting my lawn. The Ag tires would damage the yard if it was soft so turf tires are best for me. I saw a set of Ag tires on rims a few years ago and wish I bought them. They only made my tractor (37 Field Boss) from 86 - 88 so there's not a lot of them out there to find parts for them. And those turf tires - they cost about $1K apiece so I better not tear them up. Changing the tubes by hand are bad enough.

[@christopherweise438]

@@robertschemonia5617 - Take it from this golf course superintendent. Turf tires have their place.....but usually only on a golf course. Otherwise you are just asking for trouble. That being said......replacement costs would make me run what i have since you're talking thousands of dollars. So, i get it.

[@christopherweise438]

@@2020HotShotTruckingLLC - We pulled our 15" gang setup rough mower with a 1947 FORD 8N with AG tires. It did surprisingly little damage. They only mods we made were to run wider passenger car tires in the front.

[@spoonfind583]

I agree. Sipe the tires. It will make a big difference. Siping is just digging shallow lines in each lug, not in the valleys. Check out some winter tires to see what siping is.

[@Huntnlady7]

Best video you've ever done; I loved it! Runs out of fuel in the middle of the creek... spills a few drops of DIESEL in the CREEK while refilling the tank. Plows through the vegetation to get extra traction. This video was educational and had plenty of action. Hollywood can suck it!

[@chrisrussell8903]

I can't thank you enough for the effort that you put into your videos Matt. Always great camera shots along with great info. Please keep the videos coming.👷

[@gregm.5960]

OMG! Just when I thought you were getting a good run at the hill you threw the brakes on! Regardless of that tho, With all the equipment you have, I can't believe you haven't put a few culvert pipes in to keep things like this from happening.

[@167curly]

Your sped-up recording makes that tire-tread carving look so easy. Matt. You got that knack pretty well. Glad that your 'dozer cab has a strong rear screen, just in case that winch cable snaps under load.

[@shanemartinhurlock8954]

we should have a matt appreciation day ever year. the money this man has saved me in my life time i havent had yet is pretty special 😂

[@garyhawthorne4599]

I like all the big machines you have to work (PLAY) with and the ability to fix them

[@The333Wanderer]

Matt, you are one tough cookie. I’d love to be like you. Keep on fighting the good fight, bringing to life what others would call old and useless. I look forward to your next video.

[@RustyNail5856]

Great video Matt. you know as well as i that you can let a little air out of them to help flatten them out so they get more ground to grab, and before i would but new tires, i would look around in old junk yards and tires yards for some that are not to bad to use. and re-groove them. you might even get them free. Just a thought. take care Matt.

[@888johnmac]

judging by the Mud the loader was throwing .. i think you did a pretty good job cutting new treads

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wow that is super impressive that Tire Cutter Works super well For what it is Matt 15:40 @Diesel Creek

[@Mopar-Pioneer]

Matt my dear boy, 1 see if you can find a set of lunchbox lockers big enough to install LOL 2 Congratulations, you have found something slipprier than wet green grass !!! Love this vid !!

[@johnreiter4889]

You’ve added what my two brothers and I have always called “gription”. We started using that term way back in the early 60’s when we were kids talking about new bike tires. As far as we know, we invented the word. Love your videos, and your can-do attitude. Like Adam Savage says, “Failure is always an option”. But, you don’t let that hold you back from trying something new. Thanks for reminding me of “gription” and fond memories of childhood times way back when!

[@brentbosworth8845]

Thanks for including us in the work you do Matt. I always look forward to all your videos. I have never cut tire treads either but I have seen it done, I think you did great for a first time. Now Fat Allis looks like it belongs with your fleet and not like a junkyard dog. :)

[@bohhica1]

In my opinion, a20 ft. section of drainage, 4-5 loads of rock would be cheaper than 4 new tires.

[@rickkyriakopoulos1103]

I agree ! Funny you said that , I was thinking the same thing !! You know what they say ? Great minds think alike !! Haha

[@Pugjamin]

That’s only one spot on his property, I’m sure there are many many more that would cause an issue.

[@MrPaulviles]

A few tree branches tossed across the track to get traction on is cheaper again!

[@sjonnieh12]

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[@bobd.]

Would make a good subject for a future video. Like Matt doesn't have enough irons in the fire now. 🙂

[@alanjacobson6673]

I got to say that having a winch on the back.Here, dozer can come in real handy.When you need it you might not have to use it very often but all of the only takes is once

[@Mtlmshr]

I’ve done my share of tyre grooving & siping (siping is just putting a slit in a lug and it helps with traction immensely depending on the type of dirt) I use to campaign Stadium Off-road trucks for many of the different manufacturers over my career and yes there is a science and a art to it! Yes the “sharp” corners on the lugs gives you the bite you need and that is why siping can be affective on bigger lugs because it gives you a extra edge to bite against!

[@1one3_Racing]

The biggest thing with those tyre regroovers is keeping the blade cool. My old boss had one with a trigger and if you pulled the trigger and it wasn't touching the tyre it would melt the blade in less than 3 seconds. You have to be cutting with the whole blade full depth and then they last forever. My boss could groove a full set of truck tyres on 1 blade in not time. It would take me half an hour and 2 blades to do 1 tyre!

[@davidp8157]

It's amazing how Grey hair makes ANY job look quick and easy

[@davidp8157]

It's amazing how Grey hair makes ANY job look quick and easy

[@superhawk20002]

I always wondered how and why pieces of big equipment could wind up so far off the beaten path and just left there, and then start up relatively easy 20 yrs later in a "Will it start" video. I think you've shown the answer. Gets stuck, kind of waller'd back off the trail, owner is tired for the day and figures they'll come back to it later, maybe tomorrow (or whenever its needed), coupled with the thought of the greatest security ever (since its not moving without help). And then the machine isn't needed or its replaced and there she sits for yrs.

[@captainfancypants4933]

more than likely they put a shit load more time in that magical first start than you are privy to see. I mean come on lets be reasonable nothing sitting out in the woods for 10+ years with an engine is going to just fire up with a squirt of ether and a tap on the starter.

[@cullen9017]

@@captainfancypants4933 you would be surprised how quickly old iron especially diesel, starts up after sitting a while haha, I’ve got my fair share of old iron and gotten a lot of old gas and diesel started back up after sitting for 10,20+ years

[@oldreliable303]

Ive left a few in the woods, one day i may be bothered to go get them.. It happens just as you said.

[@chacal5844]

I've been wondering that too. I wouldn't leave a machine worth thousands to rust in the forest.

[@cmleoj]

Keep in the front of your mind that you usually only see the success stories! Not a whole lot of’Will it run?!? Nope, turns out it won’t!’ Videos out there.

[@ripstephenhawking8787]

Hey Matt. The way my uncle did it was he bought a couple of those wheels for an angle grinder that have chainsaw chain ran around them. You gotta use the CARBIDE TOOTH FIREFIGHTING CHAIN. Stihl makes it for the rescue saw. Cut through nails and roofing shingles like butter. Anyway, he would "hog," the bulk out with those and then finish with the hot knife if necessary. Worked great and was faster. A good quick pressure wash of the tires extended cutter life. And when he needed to replace the chain he took the wheels to the local saw shop where they sell chain by the foot and have the pin press to break and make chain. They'd replace them reasonably. It ain't cheap chain and in fact they didn't carry it because it's rarely asked for. They ordered a whole spool of it which he didn't pay for, just because he requested it. Then started selling out because folks wanted carbide chains for their saws! Oh and you cant use any old harbor freight grinder, the grinder better have some balls. He put his wheels on a grinder made for 6in wheels. You want to HOG not bog.

[@lagoat4]

You might want to rethink that advice. Check this out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmLLl2WLfrGBbpI

[@thedoctor2102]

That compactor did a bloody great job on the driveway.

[@HadeusRVS]

I couldn't stand the sight of you handling this steel rope with your bare hands. I tried that once and ended up with several small cuts in just a few seconds. Those things can be spiky and sharp as hell :)

[@rustysparks8645]

Matt, that was probably 8-10 hours time well invested to extend the number of hours you be able to use Fat-Allis before hitting the massive expense of buying a new tyre or tyres. A job well job. You must have been knackered spending that time in the sun cutting tyres.

[@kengoins764]

Way 2 go Matt!! Stretch those dollars as far as you can cause you just never know when the old tractor will just up and die a sudden death... Good job

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

It definitely helped Matt. I did the same to a pair of hard sole hunting boots, with a router, back when I didn't have enough money to buy a new pair. It worked well.

[@donaldstevenson2475]

I appreciate the good sound and excellent recordings of video and sound all have on Diesel Creek videos. He does excellent job each time he does one.

[@knuteivindharris6031]

Myself I sometimes run a 1937 model Lanz Bulldog without threads left in the tyres on wet grass, and the one time I tried this without chains was quite interesting, to say the least. Chains are more helpful than prayers!

[@Rorschach1024]

BTW, to help prolong the life of your wire ropes, keep them soaked in oil, used motor oil or bar & chain oil will work fine to help prevent internal wear and corrosion.

[@erik_dk842]

I was wondering if he should have done that before unreeling it?

[@Francis59flq]

oui et aussi poser une toile pour couvrir le treuil quand pas de besoins

[@matthewq4b]

Regrooving is a great way to extend the life of tires. Many heavy truck on hyway tires are regroovable, so you will be able to use the cutter for that also. Just be sure to follow the manufacturers approved regooving patterns and depths and widths.

[@chubbysumo2230]

Not in the United states. The dot does not allow regrooving of any on-road tires in the United states, only full retreads are allowed.

[@matthewq4b]

@@chubbysumo2230 WRONG, quit spreading lies and misinformation. Chapter V - of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Department of Transport Part 569 (Specifically 569.7 Paragraph (a) (2) Covers the Scope, Use, Applicability, And requirements for Regrooved Tires for use on road in the US. Regrooved tires are fine to use as long as the requirements of 569.7 Paragraph (a) (2) are met (basically follow the manufacturer instructions on regrooving. And FYI DOT legislation only covers items of NEW manufacture/remanufacture so you apparently have no clue what you are talking about. Regrooved tires fall under NHTSA Legislation NOT the DOT. Don't believe it, then go on and quote the DOT section disallowing the use of Regrooved tires on US roads. I DARE YA.....

[@cumminssmoker2456]

They retread by cutting down to the wire and gluing new tread on it. Same for heavy duty tractor tires

[@rictus7222]

back when it was legal my dad use to wholesale used grooved and ungrooved tires. I can't tell you how many thousands I've done over the years. honestly you have one of the best setups I've seen minus a few things. those blades are more durable the sharper you keep them. they usually come with a file kit, I strongly recommend you go to a new used Tire dealer shop. ask them when their Tire repair Supply and Tool truck comes through. they tend to have the best quality for the price replacement blades files and other accessories associated with tires. but I'm sure you can find something to get you through online. overheating the blade or running it with a factory Edge without sharpening is your biggest enemy. you definitely don't want to have your arm hand on the opposite side I've been branded a few times and it's no fun those scars last a lifetime

[@steveshabino5540]

Hold up....guy here who knows nothing about tires....It's illegal to sell a tire that's been grooved? I bet the tire manufacturers lobbied hard for this. It seems reasonable to me that someone keeping an old piece of equipment around for occasional use would be happy to run it with some supposedly risky tires vs. paying thousands for new ones. Asking because I have no heavy equipment experience: What's the risk (to body or property) of using a grooved tire? Isn't a tire failure merely an annoyance, especially if operating on relatively flat ground? I get that grooved tires should not be sold as new, and doing so ought to be fraud.

[@rictus7222]

@@steveshabino5540 not sure if you miss read my statement I clearly stated back when it was legal and some tires are still legal to groove but mostly just semi tires more pacific trailer tires

[@alexanderkupke920]

@@rictus7222 I guess there is quite a difference for what the tires are used for and what load they have to handle. I assume in most places it would not be legal for most car or truck tires. (I have seen tires hand cut for show cars to have a certain design, but those were nowhere near street legal). But I know it's quite common for equipment and tractor tires. Some of those tires are even cut when they are retreaded, because for those it is easier to build up a lot of material and cut them instead of sticking on a ready made tread, as is common on truck or even aircraft tires. In general if it can be done (or is legal to do seems to depend on the amount of material available to work with in the first place. And also I guess no one wants to be liable for a cut car tire that goes poof while going down the interstate at 70.

[@rictus7222]

@@alexanderkupke920 yeah we stopped selling Groove passenger vehicle tires somewhere in the mid-90s late 90s it became illegal in Oklahoma then. With the exception of semi and other commercial vehicle tires as long as they weren't on the steer axle. And I used to Groove tires for dirt track racers all the time I know they still do it but they're not street legal cars

[@keithhill9138]

Matt, l’m always impressed with your skills (left handed). In my experience l have seen lefties accomplish greater things than righties. Your verbiage & forthought are impressive. Your skill level is very good for the type of profession you have chosen. I love watching your ViDEOS!!!

[@repalmore]

When putting new cable on the winches we would use a skid steer to pull it off the real it was delivered on then use the winch to drag the skid steer in with the skid steer wheels not turning at all. So always batter to winch in with tension on. A winch truck will go to free spool while hooking up the load then with the brake lightly applied to the winch pull forward a truck length or so and winch in with the brakes on the truck lightly applied. Works great.