Fixing and Driving an old bobcat skid steer out of the woods

[@c0br4c0mm4nd3r]

Hands down one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen on KZbin. The resurrection of a skid steer that had a tree growing out of it. Gives me hope for the future of America. Show them how it’s done, young man!!!

[@agentleebs]

Had a 610 for 14 years. That extra lever under the seat is “change speed” lever. It came with the backhoe, fork lift, basic bucket, high volume bucket ( for snow or wood chips), tires were filled with solid foam. I added an electronic ignition kit, extended battery cables out back so I could easily add a charger, made plexiglass side windows that flexed into a wooden frame for winter ( that was enough coverage as some heat rose up from the engine and the wind was blocked). I learned to weld so I could add/repair teeth to the backhoe and basic bucket. Found a Jeep snow blade for $40, welded it to a quick attach plate and used it for my snow plow. Never again did I have to take a pick axe to the snow boulders the highway crew left me. Amazing to keep up with 2 foot snowfalls, just push and pile! I did a ton of work on my 20 acres over the years, reshaped the land around the house, dragged logs out of the woods, moved bins of firewood ( I figured 1000 pounds on the forks), dug foundations for two outbuildings, improved drainage, etc etc. Helped my neighbors down the dirt road on their projects. Sold it when I moved, and I often wish I had it for so many lifting jobs and now have to pay for any snow removal.

[@holyhellfireonblitz5208]

That machine definitely thought it had seen the last of its days...so glad you are giving it another life! She's got a lot left in her!

[@gerry-p9x]

What. Year 😮😮

[@INFINITEShoobes]

Rodknock 22:32 ?

[@IanDerybshire]

Great to see young people with the skills, tenacity and work ethic doing things like this. More power to you chap. Cheers Ian

[@TheNaturalWayFullCircle]

Kudos to you dude! You did all the right things! except you missed pulling the choke out, so that's why it took so long to start. I'm sure you figured that out by now. You have a lot of good skills. I have a 610 and it took me a long while to learn it, learn how to adjust points, etc etc. Its a good machine. The drive chains will break though when you push it hard with a lot of weight in the bucket. I'm buying a #40 chain from USA Roller Chains and Sprockets right now...strongest one I could find. I put an electric fuel pump couple yrs ago. Now to replace fuel hoses with custom bent lines. I recommend adding the expensive oil additive (like Prolong), that's what I do. This engine will live forever. Mine still runs great. I just have to blow out the carb like twice a season bc I think the paper gasket (or bits of rubber hose) get past the filter and clog the orfices. Runs great everytime though if you keep the points adjusted. I can send you the service manual if you want it.

[@rbbarnby108]

Good job.. It is nice to see a youngster like you with the mechanical skills to get old iron like this running again..

[@kevinthemechanicproinvento9655]

I have fixed something similar. my dad had this old 1987 bobcat 741. I fixed it with tons of issues with the hydraulic system. It didn’t move until I flushed the whole system and rebuilt the right drive motor. I’m only 13.

[@ralphnorris-vk8ff]

I owned a 610 for years! Been kicking myself for years for selling it. Now I'm using a 763 that is not half the machine my 610 was. The only thing on the 610 was the air cooled engine. If you use it in brush a lot, the air passes will get plugged and it will over heat. There is a heat sensor on a head bolt that will shut the engine off if it over heats. Sometimes people take them off, so be sure that sensor is on it and working. Good machine that will do a lot of work!

[@DarkMageGuy]

Cutting to you watering the plants got me good. Im so excited to see this thing all fixed up!

[@lumpy1603]

That had me dying 😂

[@VTD88]

The way that little thing backed out of it's spot, covered in overgrowth and stuff was actually a little adorable. The lights almost look like little wonky eyes... I love little machines

[@williamwhite9321]

Amazing to see those machines come back to life thanks for sharing

[@jerrys9226]

I have the same machine, M-610, that I bought new in 1975. Still have it and still running strong. The only thing I’ve done to the engine besides points and spark plugs is head gaskets. Those Wisconsin VH 4D engines are great. I just repainted it and you can still get the original decals for it online.

[@spacejunkie84119]

Outstanding! keep on keeping them alive. Great channel young man.

[@BradenBuildz]

Thank you 🙏

[@surajman6045]

Also please upload the restoration video...request from Manipur, India

[@ClaytonHartin]

Love videos!! Since your at harbor freight already buy some grade 70 chains and 2 ratcheting chain binders please. 2” strap won’t work if it’s over a sharp edge. It will slowly slice the strap and cops can give you a ticket for it. DOT Tip (Anything over 10,000lbs on a trailer for equipment needs 4 points of securement. Anything under 10,000lbs needs 2 points of securement.) just an FYI if you ever get pulled over by county or state patrol. Let’s say you are hauling a mini excavator weights less than 10,000lbs you will need your 2 point securement AND you need to secure the bucket as DOT says because it’s an “attachment” so that also need to be chained down. Anything that’s an attachment to a piece of equipment also has to be chained down. Like a skid steer bucket, mini excavator buckets. Backhoe front bucket and rear bucket is an attachment. So basically you have to carry (5) grade 70 chains and 5 ratcheting chain binders. If you don’t know what grade chains are and the weight rating of chains just do some googling. Grade 70 is your standard DOT transport chain. You can get away with 3/8 chains and 3/8-1/2 chain binders. With that you would be set for life. (Working load) limit of (1) 3/8 grade 70 chain is 6,600lbs.

[@BradenBuildz]

It was about a 15min drive but yeah. I’ve ripped straps on sharp edges before. It weighs about 4000lb.

[@ClaytonHartin]

@@BradenBuildz no worry’s just giving your tips if you haven’t already known about the DOT regulations. Every now and then you have to break some rules to get stuff done 😁😁

[@jamesheina6952]

Nice... its feels realy nice to bring a machine back to life after being abandoned or/neglected... i think that engine is wisconsin.

[@davidenorth]

Recently found your channel. Loving these rescues of old equipment and trucks.

[@studiohermited7052]

Always amazing content. I bought one of those 600 series Bobcats back in the day, served me well.

[@MWestern-m4g]

I had a 510 that Bobcat couldn't believe . I took the data plate off and showed them. I had the Kohlar 2 cylinder. They make repower kits with Honda as the source. That is a wet clutch with chains in oil and a variable drive belt driven.I used it to death but it just got too old for parts. I bought a 257 track Cat with ASV undercarriage. I got tired of flat tires. I like Cat with the inline engines and easy acess to the motor. Bobcat was sold to Korea a long time ago. Good Luck. I was amased you got that started.

[@noarxiki2992]

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[@philiplantz-us5fe]

Those 610's deserve respect, Tough machine!

[@skywatcherranchswr]

I'm amazed at how lucky you get on these machines. I would find a skid steer with a locked engine and rusted together drivetrain 🤣

[@BradenBuildz]

Ohh trust me. There are lots of videos I make that just don’t make it to KZbin because the project ends up being too far gone. Or I’ll bring something a long ways and something catastrophically fails. lol I get burnt a lot but I don’t post those because then everyone wants me to rebuild or restore whatever it may be and I just don’t have the patience or interest to do all that. If I fully restored everything I brought home I would still be making videos on the 1980 scout I brought home awhile ago and to me that’s just boring. I like keeping it fresh with new stuff

[@skywatcherranchswr]

@BradenBuildz even though some of them don't make it to youtube, you're attempting to fix things most people wouldn't even try. Kudos to you for that 👏 there's keyboard mechanics and then there's folks like you who actually do it lol

[@GreenAidan]

This is the best advertisement for Bobcat I have ever seen it's It's been in the woods for who knows how long and still runs

[@willtricks9432]

I have a 70s 610 Bobcat with a Deutz Diesel in it. great tool.

[@Elliotfan09]

The shot at the end with the sun setting, music playing, and the rusty machine on the trailer. The wind blowing the grown in weeds and trees is, actually a weirdly romantic shot

[@randythayer8440]

OK, that's "interesting".

[@deannelson9301]

I'm ready, let's see it. Can't wait. Love watching.

[@sherriaaberts8253]

Your personality is wounderful love to watch your channel

[@michaelwhite6110]

I bought a 610 like this and did the same thing. best investment ever! I love it

[@cmleoj]

Driving onto that trailer like a boss. That was cool to see.

[@StockyG437]

I love your vids man. Truly puts a smile on my face when you say things like “go join your friend” to a screw😂

[@localcrew]

Wisconsin W4-1770 engine with 35 horses of fury. I worked with a guy who had the tiniest of Bobcat skid steer loaders. Powered by an 18hp Kohler twin. He used it for building demolition. They’re also popular for mucking stalls.

[@Muffin.Creations]

it's always a pleasure when I remember I'm subscribed to this guy

[@Toomanyprojects1993]

What size tires does that thing have? I have a 67 m600, great machine

[@kestutisb5053]

good video, without any flower, all real - dirty ruaty, oily, reality, you got hands and the spirit, i believe you will fix it🙂

[@jerrycopley9325]

Young hustler with a sense of humor keep it real kiddo :) proud of you !!

[@NellaMola]

thanks for keeping your videos so dynamic and engaging! ⚡

[@MrStuffdude]

"go join your friend" - I felt that.

[@FlawlessFinishingsBuilding]

Man to see a machine in restoration process is a beautiful sight to see

[@newblast6169]

I am starting on my burned down bobcat s70 this week, nice to see you working on a similar machine!

[@donaldfranklinjr7087]

Very awesome surviving that bobcat can't wait to see the part to video of you fixing it all up and awesome channel keep new videos coming outstanding work for you young man very proud of you for your knowledge on that stuff 🤘

[@Theragecheaterlolz]

Your channel is extremely underatted.

[@robertvannicolo4435]

I can't believe you got that old Wisconsin running when they sit valves will stick very expensive to work on parts wise

[@robman247]

Son take it from this old Army Vet get yourself a good pair of leather gloves 🧤 and wear pants 👖 long sleeve shirt 👔 and some comfortable boots 🥾👍👌✌️🫡🇺🇸 and carry bug spray with at all times

[@VolvoGonzo]

I've been landscaping for 30 years and I will give him the exact same advice

[@JamesDove-v3g]

Thank you for your service

[@kevinwachsmann3111]

good job man nice little bobcat 👍👍🚜🚜

[@YukoFusa]

love your dynamic approach to creating engaging content!

[@Ferradj.family]

Do a restoration vid for that bobcat would love to see it come back to life

[@MyChannel-d2e]

Them old Wisconsins were good but a nice yanmar or kubota diesel would be mucho bettero😊 I’m super excited to see your other vids comin out brother! This old excavator is killing me finacially it needs a new slew bearing and gears and tons of other stuff

[@jerrywhidby.]

I just wish I had the knowledge to do this. It's fun watching you make these finds and bring them back to life. I always wonder what kind of deals you get on these.

[@BradenBuildz]

If I can’t sell it and make a profit on it I simply don’t buy it. That goes for just about everything I buy except for fast food lol. Just a mind set I’ve developed. Some call it “being tight”. I will never ever buy something with debt unless it’s real estate.

[@christurner5473]

Great video , hopefully you keep us posted while you restore the bobcat

[@Zeisslermusic]

I am watching from Denmark. ❤ and love it.

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Enjoyed that. Determination❤❤❤❤❤

[@stevedave106]

Love that FORD compact diesel in the background.

[@DarrylwaynephippsPhipps]

Good job on getting the bobcat running 😮😮😮❤❤

[@lumpy1603]

"Go join your friend" is so relatable 😂

[@svedalawoodcrafts]

Good work getting it running!

[@LandFather]

Amazing work getting it running. Not trying to be a safety sally, but I reckon you’d be a lot safer going down the road with chains and binders instead of straps

[@newgulleytube]

Waiting for that next restoration vid to drop, nice work bud👍

[@11D7-n8d]

Had a good laugh watching you struggle with that chicken fence 😂😂 Great content btw! Love hidden gem channels like this. The "vice grip garage" kind of style restoration stuff if you will. Earned a sub!

[@AlejandroMD]

Excelente video gracias por compartirlo y mas a los que amamos estas bellezas saludos

[@chargermopar]

I have an M610 that has sat since 2005. Maybe one day I will try and get it running again!

[@BradenBuildz]

Let me know if you want me to. Email is in channel bio

[@chargermopar]

@@BradenBuildz Good idea, I should make a video when I try and get mine running. All hydraulic hoses are junk but I have my own hose crimper and tubing benders so that's an easy fix!

[@CooperLee-wp5tk]

man i LOVE your content

[@Jesus-mc2do]

That orange trailer, can be your next project.

[@mozzberg590]

Try to get the trailer and log splitter as a package deal.

[@joshuadathsbc5765]

Love your videos. What’s the plan with the machines, is it for contracting work or are you collecting them for fun. I like both options so not judging was just curious

[@MyChannel-d2e]

I knew this video was going to do well! Great job man!

[@clubberlang5593]

Absolute legend well done can't wait to see more .

[@TimurAliev26]

did you fix the broken and leaking hoses in the end?

[@jasone7687]

Good video as always! Keep em coming!

[@thesal308]

Any snakes there?.. I'm from Australia and was very anxious first couple of minutes.

[@stevenandkimmetzger880]

Don't know about the rest of the machine, but its got one hell of a starter! Great video and new subscriber!

[@larogersii1]

what air compressor are you using? I like that little device

[@BradenBuildz]

It’s from harbor freight

[@Red_dragonYT978]

You are goated at this stuff good job

[@achristiansilluminosity2596]

i have a bob cat 610 and every so many years i have to change the ignition because all it will do is click. i see some wires moving while you turn it over they might get fetched up

[@michaelholland3757]

I have a 600 that is not running and stuck on a trailer. Do they have a neutral or freewheel?

[@southerncharm2023]

Damn plants never grow where you want them to. 🤣

[@AndyM.]

DUDEZILLA! You are ONE FUNNY YOUNG JEDI!!!

[@AndyM.]

AND YOU give this old guy hope for the future generation!!!!

[@lindathrift4805]

Hard work , but lots of learning experience.

[@96fix-it-frank]

Look like a Wisconsin 4 cylinder really good motors

[@bobbyspenser7304]

great video but you need to not hold the phone so much great job you are doing by saveing this skid steer

[@beamngbois]

first time watching and it was the bets time watching love the vids

[@Gavvr124]

Bro it sounded like the horn on old cars

[@kharry6097]

24:25 Was the the camera saved?

[@BradenBuildz]

Camera survived

[@kharry6097]

I knew it would

[@BenjaminDuSag]

Salut mon Steel! Dire que je te suis depuis environs tes 10k, et je t’ai vu évoluer et par le fait même moi aussi,(je t’écoutais dans ma chambre comme un hermite, et aujourd’hui, j’ai fait l’achat de ma première maison et je suis toujours à l’écoute 😂) je t’écoutais jouer dans ta petite salle avec un rideau noir et ton casque Razer, (parfois avec les lunettes d’aviateur 😂). Je trouves que ton contenu est rendu infiniment meilleur, surtout avec le tracteur et tout, mais cette vidéo là est next step, j’avais le feeling de jaser avec toi 😂. Tout ça pour dire lâche pas le contenu est parfait. Et tu sembles être un très bon père.🤟🏻

[@DD-sf3ui]

Would love to know what you pay for the stuff you buy and get running, out of curiosity.

[@chancecoston8306]

Great video man I would love to see more from the bobcat

[@nicholasproietto2500]

I'm surprised you didn't burn up that starter the way you were cranking it for so long. Might want to try cranking it less each time you try to get something running.

[@BradenBuildz]

Starters start to ask for help when they get too hot. This one never did that

[@mopar3502001]

So, you didn't chain that down for transport?

[@BradenBuildz]

Didn’t chain the camera down either 😬

[@thomasr.miller5553]

Braden powers through another salvage rescue with minimum effort 🤔. Did he notice it runs on only 2 cylinders ? Fix Or for parts only? Thanks

[@austenlejeune2599]

That’s one hell of a video boy

[@rosbelmendiola4568]

I'm a new subscriber hope to see much more of this kind of videos

[@richardschaffling9882]

It good you are saving the old girl instead of of it going to the scrap yard

[@kenfrazier616]

awesome score, was it spendy to drag home?

[@Topofthehilloutdoors]

Engine gonna never be the same quick oil change before running oil water

[@brandonfrazier1026]

Great video im new to the channel and your getting a new subscriber

[@cdbfarm65]

Nice work.

[@Josepho096]

Will you do a series on fixing it up ?

[@BradenBuildz]

Yes probably just another video

[@IowaSons]

That’s a beast in camouflage

[@Topsiekku]

What did you spray on your hands in the beginning? Take better care of work safety.

[@amerritt261]

I didn't hear what you were looking for. I have several Wisconsin motors of several different varieties 2and4 cylinders. They have been sitting but can be yours .

[@BradenBuildz]

State?

[@amerritt261]

@@BradenBuildz NY

[@jerrys9226]

@@BradenBuildzthose bobcat Wisconsin VH4D engines had a special tapered shaft.

[@peterbrown1968]

it will look good mate 👌

[@firstname6208]

that's no bobcat, that's a bobkitty! we had one years ago, scraped the isles in the free stall barn.