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Another road trip, this time to check out a new barn find!
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[@73DiamondReo]

Lol "expert" use that term very loosely. i know just enough to get myself into trouble. looking forward to throwing some dirt around with it buddy. Happened to have stumbled across a 22b shovel the other week so i think you need to plan another road trip and you can help me load up some new toys as well.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks for all the help buddy and I agree

[@cameronhamer9432]

@@DirtPerfect I ran a crane like that one once , used it to load logs on my sawmill with tongs . The dragline is a amazing machine to watch operating , it’s been many years I was a kid . How he managed to cast such a heavy bucket so far I don’t know 👍🇨🇦

[@bikndiv292]

@dirt perfect, why did they pull the cat? I might know where it could find a new home… mrs will be thrilled 😂

[@73DiamondReo]

@@bikndiv292 its already got a new home also

[@virtuestreams2616]

I’m fairly certain that you just published the first drag line barn find-I never expected you’d find one of these in a barn. Bravo!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@blackdogexcavator21]

My uncle learned to run heavy equipment as a combat engineer during WWII. When he came home, he went to work for a road building company and did that til his late 70's. He always said running a drag line was one of his favorite things to do although he could operate anything the company had. I guess everybody has their favorite piece of equipment they like best.

[@oldamericaniron5767]

22B with a D318 is what I learned in close to 50 years ago. Having run a Koehring with a 471 I personally can’t imagine repowering it with a Jimmy. The Jimmy is so loud while the D318 just loafs along with it with enough power that the governor hardly has to open up, much easier on the ears, to each his own. I hope to buy the machine I learned in some day, it’s about 40 miles from home. Good to see Frank. We always ran 40 feet of stick with a 1 yard Hendrix bucket with more counterweight than you have on that machine. I have another counterweight for a 22B I might part with if you should need more counterweight. Have fun with it!

[@glennwolfe1663]

DP, now that's an awesome find. Can't wait to see it together and working on a job. Thanks for bringing us along👍👍👍👍👍😺🤗🐺

[@glennwolfe1663]

Oh ya, Matt@Diesel Creek would be proud of your acquisition👍😺🤗🐺

[@davidepool5884]

That old dragline excavator still has a lot of life left in it. It just needs some TLC and some money spent on it. I have faith in your ability to get it back in good running condition and ready to show off. This machine is in a lot better condition than the other one you looked at. All things considered I think you made an excellent purchase.

[@vinnyp6685]

Very good find! Make sure you get some buckets on the enging intake and exhaust before the rain gets into it!

[@Bealeguy1]

Wow, Mike, what a Great Find indeed. Can't wait to see this in operation. Love seeing these babies saved from any junk yard.

[@tonydurnell7951]

Hi Mike. Where I worked as an mechanic/engineer in the early 1980's we had one on the fleet for river dredging work. I had the job one year of total engine strip and build, new crank even, also all the clutches replaced almost a total refurb of the machine.. Cat powered and was it nice to see someone use it who could almost make music out of it. I for sure cant wait for you to complete the restoration and start having fun on it. Just a thought though might like to cover the exhaust and air intake over against the rain/snow etc, as I noticed the air cleaner was off leaving a large hole ready to drink water and if the exhaust is not covered and has its mouth open to the sky, water will run down and into the cylinders and that is costly for sure. Hope you do not mind that warning as you more than likely have already addressed the issue. Have fun and wait for all updates. Stay safe and well.

[@kittty2005]

That spring loaded wheel is simply a tagline for the clamshell bucket it keeps it straight so your cables don't get twisted.

[@ernestbrothers1298]

Cycle times& fuel rate. Don't matter now. Those old machines always fascinated me. Knowing now how much effort takes to operate, great respect for those men. You got real deal ,all there. Be better than a flagpole.

[@mikesorg6746]

As I get older I’m starting to appreciate older equipment a lot more. Can’t wait to see this thing running on the channel digging dirt

[@chipmccoy5077]

Congratulations Mike, you have a machine that has endless opportunities. Great video. Looking forward to more great videos.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

@Dirt Perfekt put the top pannel on else it will get water into the intake cause no air filter housing mounted weld some rebar or square rod on for cleets

[@josword7602]

at 15:21 even the horse was watching!!!! Great find!!!

[@davidroberts8919]

get a sheet over the cab, nothing worse than come spring everything seized up again, looks a tidy piece of kit. In the UK we had 22RB which in my younger days dabbled a bit along with the 33RB and the 54RB all almost long gone. Love the channel watching you matt and MBTS watch after breakfast here in the UK sets me up for the day ,waiting too see the d6 up and running with the help of your son,great to watch you all ,merry Christmas from the UK😎

[@douglasrdeaton]

Sure brings back memories, late 70's I'd load and move from job to job. The old times ran it most of the time. Thanks for sharing.

[@kenthesparky178]

Hi Mike ,when you paint the boom put lifting marks in a different colour on the sections where it balances.It makes it so much easier for assembly.Looking forward to the videos on this one.👌👍

[@CanandianPeriod]

Congratulations on this great find. I love to hear when another piece of antique equipment is rescued and preserved. I can see you at the HCEA shows now having fun with Gunner !!

[@hartstudebakerkid]

What are you calling an antique? The dragline he picked up is only 70 years old...it does not run on a steam engine.

[@raymondrussell500]

It’s a few years younger or newer than me. About 12 years. Lol. And i don’t consider myself an antique quite yet !

[@ccole9080]

@@hartstudebakerkid its a babe in the woods. I remember seeing these BE cranes when I was young, my Grandpa took my cousins in Buffalo down to the road building of one of the NYS thruway interstate tie ins when they were blasting rock and used the BE cranes to move the blasting mats . Cool to watch , and as a kid with Grandpa it was really cool. I know a guy that is a retired road construction superintendant that has a BE crane now , pretty sure it runs , he hasnt used it in a while though

[@robertzapatka1082]

Well DP your Christmas present is sure to bring up Jenna’s lack of a camper super clean machine! Nice job unloading!

[@simonthomas2181]

Seems that Santa 🎅isn't the only one getting his sleigh in to delivery mode. What an absolute beauty you will have, now perhaps your little Elf may need a new workshop. You seem to have found a few wonderfully bad influences with Matt, Clint and others please keep the content coming it is a joy to watch. My wife says that boys never grow up just the toys that get bigger. Christmas wishes to you and your family hope it is happy, healthy and safe. 🎀🎄

[@donaldwright6613]

Awesome find, I'm jealous. Can't wait to see it up and running. 👍

[@jakepekarik7772]

Another nail biter and enjoyable video, thanks for the trip and great show.👍👍🎬📽

[@TheByard]

I drove the British version of the 22 and it had RB after the twos. This stood for Ruston Bucyrus. It was used mainly as a yard crane on a tube project in London. Though I did some dragline work loading muck away tipper trucks with tunnel blue clay, if those drivers didn't stop in the correct loading spot, I'd drop a little muck on the cab roof. The engines were Ruston single cylinder engines and multi cylinder banks could be made up, yer and sometimes in winter swapping from crane mode to track travel took a bit of fiddling. But I liked the old girl, there was so much feel in a machine with hoist and winch brakes. Went onto drive an Allen Grove truck mounted crane she to have a winch drum, very unusual on a truck crane of the time. Again, an Anglo/US partnership that ended up just Grove. Good luck getting yours up and running as you like it. Thanks for posting and giving this old man some memories back.

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Mikey… that’s a find! I love old shovels and drag lines. When I was young, my dad took me on a short trip over the state line to a strip mining coal operation. His brother had a job as a mechanic for Big Brutus. It was the largest electric shovel in the world. It weighed 1.1 million pounds and could load 90 yards or 150 tons per scoop! I was impressed as it loaded coal cars with just one scoop. The Earth shook as it ripped scoops out of the coal seam before it. Although it isn’t in production today, it does still operate as a National Historic landmark… the museum has several demonstrations each year. While we were watching it run, I asked my uncle, “Why is it called Buckey Russ Erie?” He smiled and told me, “Boo Cyrus Erie is the company that made it!” To this day, the first thing that runs through my mind is… “Don’t say Buckey Russ!” Mikey… I can’t wait to have my picture taken with it the next time I am in town!

[@jamesdoran440]

Very excited for you . Can't wait to see the project putting it back together and then watching you in operating it

[@joycefuller9177]

I am happy for you that you found one of your bucket list items and it looks like you got a good deal. But I think it's going to cost you a brand new RV for Jenna

[@benchipley]

That looks like a ton of fun right there! Good luck with it, looking forward to watching the many videos!! God bless y’all.

[@billcowart589]

A Detroit, it’s paid for and no DEF fluid great buy Mike thanks for taking us along great video see you on the next one

[@raymondrussell500]

Nice find Mike. The motor sounded great. It should be a fun project restoring this drag line. Have a good time doing it. And yes i think this is a good excuse to add to your shop. You will need a covered area to work in and to help preserve this machine.

[@chillywilli]

Nice find, and for almost scrap price it is very decent. The “thing” for the grapple is a tagline winder, because the cable is called the tagline. The Hendrix bucket looks almost new, but getting new teeth is hard and expensive, I know there are users that exchanged the original teeth and holder for Caterpillar bucket teeth. They are much cheaper and easy to buy new, when you ran in to this problem Aaron got himself a nice welding job. But it probably takes you years to wear them down, just keep it in mind.

[@everestyeti]

So pleased for you Mike, we knew you were looking for one. What an added bonus, already in working order, with loads of parts and looking at the body work all it needs is a good clean, doesn't even need a paint job. If you get to use it on a few jobs, it will also pay for itself so what's not to like. Its a pity the guys skid steer wasn't for sale, that must have been one of the originals.

[@thebear5454]

What an awesome find Mike. Looking forward to updates on this drag line project soon.

[@seanpierce7673]

Wow what a find! Looks in great shape and you have all the panels too! Can't wait to see it all put together mike

[@needsaride15126]

I hope that you get the clam bucket too. Congratulations on the great find. I hope it brings you a lot of enjoyment. Hope to see you someday at the Brownsville Pa National Pike show.

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Having good friends is the best part of this. Ya, you have way too many projects, but something I learned the hard way and regret, if you don't act when something like this comes around, chances are that it won't be there when you have the time. So you have the money, you have the space, why not act and be ready when you have the time. Great job of getting it off the low boy. Thanks very much for sharing.

[@jackbraithwaite8345]

"She's a beaut' Clark!" Nice find Mike 😃. Need to get a couple good tarps to keep out the weather and kritters. I'd say get it warmed up and drive it around a little to loosen up the steering and drive. Yep, looking forward to Those videos! Stay Safe from Central Ohio. 👍🇺🇲🎄🎉🛻😉

[@movermike2216]

Mike, I am excited for this to be on your channel. A guy can only watch so much dirt being moved or cement blocks being stacked, lol

[@oxforddispatch9733]

Welcome to Lancaster County, PA. DP! James Julian was a huge contractor in the tri-state area of PA, MD & DE. Did a lot of site work for major shopping centers, housing developments and highway projects. Was a very large employer that turned out a lot of great operators.

[@ronsmith4434]

Nice looking machine. Glad you finally found the one you wanted. Can't wait to see it run

[@jerrylayton6685]

Looks like a nice piece of equipment even though there is some assembly required. Looks great, can't wait to see you operating it.

[@johnroberts8475]

That's a pretty big smile on your face Mike, a boy's dream come true 👌

[@ronbarnish3747]

I owned one of those. To steer it I would push the lever to lock one side with my foot as you move forward. There’s a slide that fits into dogs that lock the chain drive. I would just lock one side and go forward or backwards to turn. You can also throw some wood blocks in front of the track you want to lock to turn. Best of luck with it. I had a 6 cyl. Cummins in mine.

[@apulbroo]

Definitely more excited about this project over the others. Great find!

[@DenisFahey-qv7xe]

Drove a 22RB (Ruston Bucyrus) dragline on the Haast Road project in NZ in 1964/65. Looks to be the same as this one. Certainly same colour. Had to drive it up temporarily access roads with grades over 20%. Often had to adjust the clutch up part way up the hill as machine was never designed for that sort of work. I can still smell the burnt clutch plate smell. Have photos of it somewhere.

[@davidmiller6010]

Nice going, Mike! A drag Line AND a barn find Just what you always wanted. I'll be fun seeing this all come together. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@brianmolter9008]

Wait till you see how clean you stay adjusting clutches lol

[@lorrainedimmock4096]

Nice find and a great resto project, don't the parts look small compared to modern day machines, but these things helped to build our first motorway in the UK, back in the mid 60s, the Mi, from London to Nottingham,....to together with Drott shovels , Allis Charmers, Cat dozers with cable blades, Barber Greene pavers and Ditchers but they got the job done, even ahead of schedule....and built to a very high quality....

[@squirtdaddy3428]

No doubt you could have rebuilt the other one but, imagine the amount of hours it would have taken just to get it to the starting point of this one. Looking forward to watching.

[@stevencroon]

Now that is going old school! I saw one of these converted to cable logs in the woods, on a job I worked as a kid. Neat old iron!😀😀

[@susanlyttle3470]

Hey Mike I think it is time for some additional storage space to keep the equipment out of the weather . Next Project!!

[@klsc8510]

DP, I got my HO Kibri drag Line crane in the mail from Germany yesterday. We will see who gets theirs done first!!! The cab and tracks are the same as the bucket crane I am still working on. Getting there!! What you need is a shop like what Matt from Diesel Creek is having built to store and work on your "barn finds"! Have fun! Don't bust too many knuckles working on it!

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol awesome

[@Bill-cg6oh]

Finish Lt Dan first. That way bubba and the drag line can work together, then Lt Dan and the new Volvo can be together. Keep up the video's!!

[@darrendaines5244]

looking like you will need a workshop extension to fit all these restoration projects in and worked on and to fit the larger equipment with room to work ?!!!!!!

[@davidjlane6103]

Awesome find. You could have a contest as to when it will move its first bucket of dirt. A sticker on that machine would look out of place. Looking forward to the assembly episodes.

[@Farm_fab]

If you want new wire rope for this, you might be able to get some from a towing or rigging company when they replace their periodically for new. It's rarely used hard, and should last a long time.

[@chrisoakey9841]

swap in polycarbonate instead of glass. its stronger and you can trim it to size on sight. and you can glue or bolt on.

[@alphonsotate2982]

😄😄😄Dirt prefect got the antique equipment bug a great complement for your antique old dozer

[@johnapernorio8151]

Mike, when I was in the Combat Engineers, I operated a B&E, as we called it. Brings back memories.

[@sixmileconstruction6837]

Just bought a 22b and currently running our 30b to clean tail water ponds this winter! Great machines!

[@leeshaver7825]

My pops was in marine construction during the late 40s through the early 70s He operated drag lines cranes and pile drivers like that when they were new and considered top of the line

[@Fordrust3d]

That's an amazing deal! Really glad I found your channel here, and enjoying watching all you offer!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks enjoy the channel

[@gordonadams9038]

I think you got a good deal . Its a lot better then the one in the bushes you looked at .My Dad ran one of those for the State of Vermont back in the 60’s . They would send him to different towns in the northern part of Vermont in the Summer to work on projects. I use to play in them when he would bring me with him if he had something to do at the state garage.It stays with you the rest of your life. A couple years ago I had a project and bought a 5 ton mini excavator My Dad would of loved that.Thanks for the Video and the memories can’t wait to see you use it.

[@michaeladams8532]

We had an abondened cinder block business near us growing up in the 70s.They had one of these on site.Spent many hours pretending we were running it in the sand pit.Good memory.This projects one to see unfold.And will make you some money yearly

[@woodennecktie]

can't wait to see it all painted and running . clutches work only in use of the machine , recently fitted and a bit of rust does not make the usage easy

[@rudyfisher7660]

Any good glass shop can cut glass for that tractor for it all it is a flat glass and you can get it from safe light you can get it from glass doctor you can get it from any glass company that's reason I know

[@kennethwalker2806]

That’s awesome. Can’t wait to see the videos of you putting it together

[@stuartofJax]

May not have been the best thing with your first drive being a slightly dangerous unload but it worked out. Nice having a large yard to maneuver/learn in. I think you picked to right project at the right price. It should be an interesting video series.

[@larrysims6358]

Cool find! Can't wait to see it operating!!

[@MrLargePig]

Damn, son! You got yourself a dragline for the price of a cheap used car! I know the haulage cost, but still- we're all green with envy. Now don't forget to put a coffee can on the exhaust, and get a couple tarps. She looks good, keep her dry and clean.

[@jimfairweather7113]

A great find at a good price. Looks like a fun project. James Julian is a large highway and infrastructure contractor, from just over the state line from me, in Delaware. They've always had good looking well maintained equipment.

[@richardhedrick5601]

Looks good nice to see someone is preserving history can’t wait to see it done

[@zstation64]

In the UK we got basically the same machines, but they had a Ruston engine, so they were badged Ruston Bucyrus, mostly known as "The RB" on the site my Dad worked on in the 60's. They used them to construct wood-frame houses.

[@DirtPerfect]

Interesting

[@buttonmonkey6845]

There was a Ruston factory in Lincoln (uk), remember going there with my dad in the eighties when they shut down. He bought some tools and things from the dispersal sale.

[@andrewwhitnet3557]

​@@buttonmonkey6845 Hi,went on a Dormon diesel course there in the 80s it was still referred to as the Busyrus works.I think Dormans bought out Rustons via English Electric.

[@tomredmond]

I predict many questions from this day forward as to what's up with the drag line. Just like all of the Lt. Dan questions. Oh, and now we have to include the 850B as well.

[@johnbradbury433]

So pleased you can tick things off your bucket list. Me there just dreams. Looking forward to see it working Mike.

[@esotericwoodworks]

I grew up with 4 of those 22b used them for pile driving and dredging in marine construction. I'm slightly deaf in my left ear from the screech of the clutches. Folded the boom on two of them one crashing down on the cab while my father was in it, he was fine. I wish I still had one and dream of getting one again. Glad to see you restoring it😁👍 oh yeah be really careful on wet days cover the boom hoist winch and don't adjust on wet days ether because on a dry day the boom will come back and not stop until it folds over...it happens fast😂

[@jasonharper2601]

great machine. smooth tracks could be a problem. look forward to more videos with this unit

[@davidhawley3663]

When the chain slipped hope you din not scratch the paint . Looks like a fun project .Have fun

[@robertrosebroughjr2571]

That crane was built in the town i was born in the closed the shop in the 80's. My father worked there for a long time. awesome find!

[@DirtPerfect]

Interesting

[@michaelcefaratti539]

Awesome Buy Can't wait to see Her fixed up and used. 👍

[@jerrywallen8327]

I’m so stoked for you and this great time capsule! Love your videos and can’t wait to see what you’re gonna do with this amazing piece!!

[@russellsmith3825]

For any open gears there is a special lube that comes in caulking tubes Lubriplate gear shield extra heavy

[@MOON_KID]

I think that needs a guard between you and those pulleys/wheels to the left of the inside of the cab. YIKES! Cool machine though

[@38365chevelless]

Being that the Detroit is lighter then the D318, I wonder if you need a larger counterweight or add more weight some how. It happened to Us, had a 150 t crane with a cat d337f, it needed to be modernized, So we contacted our cat dealer about getting a Cat 3306 installed , they said no problem, but you are going to need to add 1500 lbs of weight to the counter weight to make up the difference in weight between the 2 engines. In the end, we rebuilt the old engine. Personally I would have rebuilt the D318, convert it to electric start. Much better engine, easier on fuel, quieter 😊

[@kimberlythompson3590]

That's an awesome find DP! I know it has a great home. Look forward to more videos on her. Thanks for taking us along.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@philliptennis3537]

So many projects to be excited for! Can't wait to get started on this as well!

[@Graveltrucking]

You've got a worth while candidate there old Bucyrus Erie has been around for a lot longer more common. The truck driver must have been a band member of ZZ Top at one time in his life lol.

[@pietvandergaag998]

In the earlly 70 ties I was the operator of a Priestman Wolf and a Priestman Tiger dragline. Later the hydralic Priestman Mustang 120. I liked the cable machines and I'm curieus af you get the hang of it when your Bucyrus is ready to roll.

[@pauljuhan7863]

I wished I could find workers like the ones you have in your kind lapse You're special

[@Michael-fd8ob]

That is awesome. Mike it's awesome you found this. It will be great to see this and Dan working. Thanks again buddy

[@bigthumperfoot]

I was told about ones of these just recently. Drove by it and it looks very similar, but had a smaller mast.

[@billloomis7611]

Wow, fantastic find! I’m very excited and happy for you. Great video.

[@steveallarton98]

Hi there, Did you get an operator’s manual and parts list with it ? You can find them on eBay quite often. I’ve got one for the English 22 RB, which is pretty much the same machine, if you get stuck . . . . Make sure that you cover the cab over to keep out the rain - the deck gears in the centre well will fill up with rain water very quickly and, apart from displacing the lubricating oil, it doesn’t do the gears, or the transmission bearings any good ! 😮 There are three drain plugs on the underside of the left hand deck ( opposite side to operator ) - it’s a good idea to loosen these occasionally ( every time you use it ! ) to check for water accumulations . The one on the primary chain drive casing - from the engine clutch to the deck machinery - doesn’t usually accumulate much water, just condensation. That chain is lubricated with a gallon of engine oil. The deck gears are lubricated with an ep lubricant, as Shell Macoma R 220. The transmission gearbox under the truck frame ( right beneath the machine ) uses Macoma R680 to lubricate the bevel gears. Let me know if you you need any further advice. Kind regards, Steve A.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes I did that

[@joeanonemouse]

Nice find DP. Thanks for sharing. You and Diesel Creek will have to have a drag line race. 😳🤣👍

[@billvandorn5332]

Another morning you took me away from my task outside! Good thing there's a supply of coffee! Trying to watch on my small phone, is that a Bucyrus Eirie? Extremely versatile and you're going to love it despite it having old school leavers and pedals to keep your arms in shape! Trying to remember if it was a four or five cylinder pony moto?r It has gazilian Grease fittings... Congratulations on your acquisition and look forward to some more awesome videos

[@Damoinion]

Nice. Looking forward to the rebuild videos and seeing it in operation. Personally, I would call the clamshell stabiliser unit a sidewinder. On a side note, I think you need to build another equipment shed for your toys!

[@michaelsailors7794]

Hey Mike, awesome find. Nothing wrong with saving some of these old dinosaurs. Thats history worth saving, definitely a show piece that shows what was state of the art equipment back in the day and seeing how far its come over the years. Great find and look forward to seeing the ol girl put together

[@tjjewell4115]

DP you found yourself a Diamond in the rough, great job and have fun with it.

[@rickcham7781]

Is that going to be the camper?😅 It's in pretty nice shape. Get Matt to come down sometime to help with that project. Might not be able to drag him away from his new shop.

[@wallbawden5511]

well i think you will fined we are just as supper excited as you to have this in your yard at the right price i cant weight till you start the rebuild and restoration it does not have to be vintage perfect just enough to see it done with out spending a fortune to do so cheers

[@michaelwilcox5818]

run an old Insley ub for a bit and they can be a hoot and frustrating, my B&E 22w is the same when it comes to adjustments but patience pays off and I'm sure you'll enjoy it