How to Get CHEAP Welding Equipment | AUCTION TIME!! |

Ride along with Dad and me and watch how I get welding equipment cheaper than anywhere else! I’ve been frequenting these auctions for years now, and my dad showed me the ropes of hunting a deal. It’s easy to get caught in the hype and lose a bunch of money. But there are some basic rules to this game that can make you a bunch of money or save you a ton when buying what you need! A welding and fabrication business can be a expensive endeavor to start, especially of your a mobile repair welder. I hope this helps you find your dream truck like I found mine!!
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[@dannylogan8665]

The boom truck with the rope winch line is a line truck for electrical work. Many of the newer ones have rope winch lines rated at 50,000 lbs pull. Rope because they’re used to set poles and transformers etc in and around energized high voltage lines typically from 2400 volts up to 34,500 volts. You wouldn’t want steel line although we did have steel in the old days (retired lineman here). The thing you were asking about on the end of the boom is pole claws. They are used to grab a pole when it is standing upright to put it in a hole.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

very cool bud! thanks for sharing that!

[@bluffroadron]

I don't know exactly what lube equipment or mechanic work entails in this case, but I find it amusing that Anthony wants nothing to do with it.

[@timmensch3601]

It is hard work but great money I'm a mobile mechanic for heavy equipment

[@ethanbaker718]

“Lube tech” would be for like a paving company. That the equipment is always on the ride. So, he would go around and service it all

[@benjaminolsen6520]

@Ethan Baker all types of companies have lube trucks. They just simply lube the machines. Grease fittings, fill with fuel, top of fluids. All types of construction.

[@benjaminolsen6520]

@timmensch yeah im a field tech too. Clean money dirty hands. Hard but easy at the same time

[@tombaker6083]

I'm 62 retired 7 years ago. Built a heavy equipment repair business from a pickup truck to a full service shop and 5 service trucks. Sold it. Damn good money for a high school graduate. Welders are too stupid to be techs.

[@TheInventionist]

That Truck is an absolute Beauty. Congratulations!!! I look forward to seeing more video's with that truck in it.

[@SaltyKarmon]

So happy for you man. Saw the thumbnail and was really hoping you took that home. Love to see you building your business and getting a beefy rig.

[@manguydude287]

I love auctions. They are a lot of fun but some people get too excited and spend way too much on old junk. But sometimes you can get a deal

[@SegoMan]

An auctioneers dream is two people with lots of money that hate each other lol

[@daddywoofdawg]

The best way to win an auction is to wait till it gets to the last call on the item then start bidding, at the beginning is the lowball buyers that jack the price up till it's out of their range and some just like to bid, then the last call tells you if anyone wants to pay the asking price.

[@clintcowles7563]

Man! That is awesome sauce! You getting that truck. I'm such a nerd for that kind of stuff. My mind went to racing about with all the awesome things I could attempt and accomplish with that truck. It is an awesome feeling pulling up with the right equipment. Hats off to ya my friend! Enjoy that feeling!

[@bobs-nq8wr]

congratulations on the new machine! cant wait to see the progress on it! good luck with the DOT ;)

[@user-pp8ly2wn6t]

Thank you so much for this video. Super helpful and well-presented. Your time and effort is most appreciated!

[@Circumpunct.Institute]

Congratulations! Thanks for making and sharing the experience.

[@BrandonLayMusic]

I’m in the music business and used to have the same 12V under the bed of an old motor home we traveled in. Used to take turns drivin it all night and had a spot in the carpet where we wedged the pedal to the floor. Had parachute rope to pull it off the floor if we hit traffic lol. Pulled a loaded 16ft trailer all over the country and got 11 mpg. She didn’t have much power but I never missed a show. Good times

[@mikef6879]

Looks like a good setup. I'd be inclined to mount the welder with the face and leads coiled up into one of the front cabinets, what ever side is easier, the put some gasket around the cutout for the welder. Save from having to climb up and down that thing all the time. Shes a bit tall for me,but man does it look functional. Hope it works out for you, cant wait for the videos on it

[@randomschittz9461]

Badass tank you bought there. Holy shit, that thing is a beast! I’ll be straight up brother... you are quite the inspiration. I actually started welding three weeks ago because of your videos. I bought a little 80 amp arc from the H.F. To tack weld for blacksmithing, but you opened up my horizons to do more. Now, after two weeks of burning holes in everything I touched, or sticking the rod like it’s a magnet; I can finally start a weld without too much of that. Haha, I’ll admit I’ve had a couple melt downs in the back yard, and I think I actually went full on super sayan at one point. 6011 is becoming my favourite rod because you have to think about what you’re doing. I feel like I could take a knapp with 7018 and it would work... if you can get it started. I feel like you have to tame 6011 and 7018 is just it’s beta cousin. Anyway, I bought a tombstone yesterday, so I can run 1/8 inch and maybe pick up some neighborhood fixes for some real world practice. Of course I watch IC weld because who doesn’t, but you’re more gritty like me, so I end up relating to your videos the most. Thanks again for the inspiration, and if you’re ever in Melbourne/Palm Bay area, hit me up.

[@HKHprod]

great video man ! Auctions are great ways to get anything, just know what stuffs worth and what your willing to pay and all will go well. I’m going to a car auction later this month to try and get a diesel

[@adambrewer4400]

Awesome rig I got myself my first service truck as far as working for myself at an auction in Florida and I love it, clean low milage reliable truck which I could not find up here in Maine

[@6.7_shorty46]

Never really thought about auctions for some things. I do remember a buddy of mine though scored him self a nice pete for pretty cheap that started up his Owner OP life. Great video with your dad enjoyed it seemed like y'all had a good time! Cant wait to see the new ride on the channel! I'll miss Ol El Caracol

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

I’ll miss it too!

[@556actual]

This is gonna be fun watching you set that truck up!

[@worldwide_wes]

Sick episode man what an amazing auction they have freaking everything there

[@justintasht1067]

Well pleased for you mate you proper deserve it your a dam hard grafter and a top bloke with it can’t wait to see you kit it out and put it to use a game changer I’m shore 👍👍👍👍

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

thanks brother! I appreciate it!!!

[@deant876]

Good job, I would have bought that truck too. The best part of buying older equipment is there is no emissions (EGR, DPF, DEF) to worry about. Then I believe that motor is all mechanical, only a few reasons why it would not start.

[@ForTeensFitness]

I knew it was a good truck when I heard the Cummins purrr 👌🇺🇸 keep up the good work!

[@jnic2003]

That's pretty much my dream welding rig too, awesome score!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Cool video I shot a couple videos and bought some crap at that auction I was all over that service truck also I was concerned about the top speed since it wasn’t an overdrive trans but a cool truck

[@kimber841]

Cool truck man. Hope to see it in future videos soon!

[@stitchthisditchthat259]

That's that auction talk 😂 can hear the excitement in the voice!

[@nathanyeager7284]

Love to see u movin up man

[@StephenSwitzer]

New intro and a new truck. What a day!

[@DonnyBwelding1]

You also bought my dream truck . This proves you're well thought out

[@mccoulombe941]

Damn fine truck Great price! Great content. Keep up the good work

[@marksolheim9690]

Man I was looking at this truck before it went to auction. It’s crazy to see it so long after. Congrats dude.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks!

[@84hemiboi]

Awesome rig. Can’t wait till the next video. 💪🏾

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Coming soon!

[@_ROD98_]

Fucking SICK truck. Please make a part series of you pimping it out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aaronbutler8934]

Congratulations brotha! That’s a hell of a service truck!

[@weldernotmechanic8588]

What a badass rig I almost bought a 700 with a man lift awhile back but she sold before I could get to it

[@EEJester1586]

Looks to be a 5.9 12 valve all mechanical. Good old motors I believe she is going to be a good rig. The old 12 valves are a little weak being 4x4 it’s going to be slower but I’m sure it will be very reliable. Keep up the content.

[@cumminsnchevy]

Very true, but also very easy to get some good reliable power out of the 12 valve for a few hundred dollars, what a score Anthony!!!!

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

your truck inspired me lol

[@EEJester1586]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony that’s awesome glad I could help. I think you’ll like the capability that comes with a 2 ton truck I know I’ll never go back. Planning on doing a walk around on mine and show improvements I’ve made and problems I’ve had hopefully give you some insight.

[@ashtonstrish6028]

I have the same truck with an altec boom on it absolute dog around town 5th gear is 35-40 and 6th gear gets you up to 62 diwnhill with absolutely nothing on the truck can get more cars places but wouldn’t want to drive it anywhere far

[@kingturd35]

It looks like a 8.3 Cummins not a 12v

[@jcohen661]

That was a great tour. Your dad seems like a great resource to have.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Ya buddy, he’s a awesome guy

[@TheJoineryWorkshop]

That is a seriously cool truck. Can't wait to see what you're gonna do to it

[@l.halsey2991]

He put it on Facebook marketplace for $60000

[@dextervillarin2716]

Like the color,what a score. Congrats!

[@merr6267]

That odd "rubbing noise" with the oil cap off may only be normal gear case noise on the Cummins. My old 12 valve scared the hell out of me when I popped that cap for the 1st time when it was running. 10 years later after much abuse (like 4500 rpm and 60psi) it's still the same.

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 👍🏼👍🏼 Approved ……………….Congratulations! Killer truck!!!

[@merr6267]

Watching while working at the computer screen. Heard your JD rig motoring along and totally thought it was your Trailblazer.

[@harrisonmcgill2307]

This looks like a bad ass auction.

[@mikeyduke10]

I swear you are in my head.... only this morning i was wondering. As i learn more and more i keep wondering about finally taking the leap and becoming self employed (and the whole way i got into fabrication was because i was made redundant where i worked before -and had planned to learn to weld and leave there too) But i worry incase i ever get made redundant in the future and dont have the money to just go out and buy a welder and van (in the UK) and more expensive tools. I already have a large collection of assorted tools, spanners, wrenches, grinder, drills, screwdrivers and things but i really need to save a couple of grand and get lucky and happen accross a nice genset at a auction and i always forget things like this exist

[@Hapay.]

Man that truck is mint!!! What a score!

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks man!

[@chadkennedy529]

Congrats on your new rig, hope it makes ya some money!

[@melvinmariott8609]

Im getting ready to have one in March. I got a lot of welding equipment and trailers and tractor a small camper trailer truck an a car gonna be all up for sale.

[@adamkostan8671]

Nice work 💪 Keep more video's coming 📹

[@charliehuntsman9827]

So happy for you man !!!

[@HerbanLegend420]

Hell yeah brother! What a score!

[@weesebowski8651]

Northern NM to southern Co good place to check. When I travel for medicinal, “Hiking” I usually see several on the way. 🙏🏽

[@samfick1867]

My boss had one of those trucks for hauling wood. It was a fucking beast amazing truck would do anything we threw at it. Wasn’t a 4x4 and it never got stuck can’t believe it see that thing getting stuck! It’s not a 5.9 it’s bigger but awsome video man you inspired me to start my own mobile business. Turned my 97 f350 into one a mobile rig and got myself a Lincoln weld and power and loving do my own stuff one day I’ll get a truck like that! Have a good one man

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

nice man!! good luck out there

[@peanutsmith1462]

Hell yeah boys were moving on up … proud of you man the old saying still stands you have to spend it to make it

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

takes money to make money

[@1978garfield]

I am so glad the auctions in my area have gone to online only bidding. No more trying to understand some Porky Pig wanna be auctioneer. No more dealing with crowds. Items tend to sell for less. I think it is easer for people to remain logical at home rather than in person. That is a great looking truck. The video is about a year old, how has the truck worked out? It is always cool when an item you buy comes with items you can sell. It is like a rebate in a way.

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Nice truck all your welding things can be mounted good price too Cummins engine too the mechanic part I'd not do anymore repairs if I don't have I use to do diesels in the 70s up to about mid 90s along with welding now I'm full-time welder no more repairs

[@thehillshaveeyes2200]

Man love your content bro

[@davidkenworthy7548]

Love that truck, good luck

[@stevenmchenry9276]

Dude thats why you are the new K.I.N.G

[@ryantheentrepreneur4040]

The tan ford is a beast congratulations 🔥

[@kingbulldog107]

thats where the boys play baby!!!!!!!!

[@liammcgee1845]

Digging the new intro 💯💯

[@Dontbmaddcuzubadd]

Could you do a video on how you feel about harbor freight welders/ welding equipment

[@pauldiesel4582]

Anthony, nice snag on the big Ford “Desert Storm”! That front bumper looks as a big as a work bench top! I enjoyed your Dad’s experienced opinions. Really interesting to see the auction, you showed a lot. Will look forward to the truck fit up too.

[@bobparrott8130]

Nice ride Anthony !!!!!

[@mike-cl1mm]

I think you got a great deal on the truck ! Sweet i hope it serves you Great I will be looking forward to Seeing your name down the side of this thing !!

[@WorldOfWonder873]

That’s a nice hat on your old man! From a tampa fan from iowa

[@BertP721]

Hey man love your videos. I have a question nothing to do with this video, I have to weld teeth on a Bobcat loader bucket all's I have is a Lincoln AC buzz box what would you recommend for a rod I have 7018 1/8 AC rod. Thanks for any info...

[@zachjewitt2589]

Nice rig truck man 👍...I hear you going to Montana once a while ...what up there in welding...I would stay in Florida because of the weather is warmer

[@travishatch4303]

Happy to see good things go to good people, truck is bitchn', I'm sure it'll serve you well and give us some dope content while doing it

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

I appreciate that

[@brenndenbaie1982]

Let us know if ya go to sell that f450 I've been looking for something like that. Killer videos dude!!

[@richardschneider4775]

I hope you got your dream welder's truck. That was an impressive field of used equipment for auction. I suggest you get some acyclovir ointment for you lip sore

[@02lb72500HD]

thats a badass truck man! im looking for a 4500-6500 myself but they're made of gold apparently lol

[@Sugarkryptonite]

Congrats Anthony, nice truck.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thank you!

[@kellycowett6254]

Dam man that is a badass truck congratulations

[@enginebae3471]

Here in Oklahoma I go to all the oilfield auctions when they close a yard. I stole my bobcat welder and a ton of shop tools. But ur right the big shit like rigs and heavy equipment some dude in a helicopter flys in from either Texas or guys from china and throws millions of dollars out and flys off

[@beauswisher8580]

That's a sweet rig bro perfect for up here

[@Gorenghal]

What part of MT you looking to move to? If it's a committed move, make sure the heater works.

[@teamdrama6251]

Looks like a Pinellas fleet matainance truck .I wish I knew the number I used to drive one of those when I worked as a mechanic for Pinellas. Nice truck it sucks driving every day .in Pinellas any way. Lol

[@DeanY98765]

Like a kid in a candy store. Really cool

[@brianadams429]

@Meltin Metal Anthony What frontend is in that truck? Rockwell or eaton I think i saw on the truck its awd all the time. So does it have a low range? My pops years ago bought a water truck that was a f700 or f750 4x4. But it had a 377ci gas big block ford with a 5 speed manuel trans and a rockwell independant transfercase. I thought the axels under it were eatons, but they may have been rockwell. Not sure. Anyway cool truck.

[@t-704]

Hell yeaaaa mann💯🤘🏼nicee

[@gadgetshouseofbuild1554]

Nice Truck good luck with it

[@andrewlawrence3408]

Recently auctions haven't had as many deals as they usually do. It is much more difficult to get a bargain now days. Nice winnings regardless!

[@atVVV1]

Ditto. A lot of the AG corporations around here dump their clapped out junk at auction, lots of lemons.

[@daddywoofdawg]

C&C was at the same auction because I remember the needle-nose truck.

[@luisthc2838]

Beautiful truck I wanna see a video of a whole review of the truck

[@dustinhoberek1665]

Hey I have a few questions miller or Lincoln and what would you recommend for burnt fingers

[@stephanepelletier7919]

I love Thierry truck 👍

[@timmensch3601]

That old kenworth was bad ass twin stick i wonder what the setup was probably a 5 speed connected to a 4 speed

[@ECCleanJon]

I’m pretty interested in those hose reels, let me know when you sell the hose reels

[@russellstephan6844]

Sale tax... What a deal killer. I'm just an intense DIY repair/fabricator. I buy everything used from private sellers -- generators, power equipment, power sports equipment, tools, welders, sewing machines, appliances, and anything else I can get my hands on. I show cash and price negotiation starts at well under 30% of street retail. I don't bother with anyone other than motivated sellers. Of course, it helps to be able to fix/repair/fabricate stuff that's not in the best shape to start with. But, once I give something the once-over, it usually serves me very well. Getting ahead is a combination of making money and saving it...

[@gregdavis4548]

That was a good buy! But I’m curious how much for your other truck?

[@JTwelder.]

Cool truck! I find it's hard to buy smaller items at auctions for a welding company because nobody knows retail prices and often pay 20% over it. Engine drive welders always go for high prices in my area! The amount of 10 year old ranger 250s that people bid $5k on is insane! The older bigger items like your truck seam to be where the posers stop bidding and you can actually get a realistic price.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

the engine drive air compressor I got was a good deal. you have to be quick with the google searches

[@JTwelder.]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony yeah that was a good deal! Those compressor s go for 3k new where I live!

[@patrickmiller5979]

What do you want for the super duty?

[@genek6056]

Oil tanker demand will triple in March, buy NAT now!! This stock will reach $3.50! Semper Fi

[@kylelaw7210]

What does a truck like the one you bought usually go for?

[@yamahaMXrider125]

the truck with “rope” was a digger derrick crane, probably 22-26k capacity on that rope.

[@leonardwalker8700]

Congrats on the new service truck, you should keep the 450 for awhile till you have all the bugs worked out on your new service truck.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

That's the plan!

[@inmotion81]

That's a really nice truck

[@justinconklin3501]

Please make a video of how you outfit the truck. I recently bought a f800 with an imt crane on it and I’d love to see how you set yours up. That’s a sweet truck you’ve got there.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

I will for sure!

[@justinconklin3501]

Awesome! I can’t wait!

[@Longtrailside]

Good to see your company grow. Curious though why you are going to another state to start over again and your customer base?

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

cause Florida is a miserable swamp. I like the people but fuck the heat

[@terrycapehart6303]

What was the noise when you removed the oil cap? Man im stoked about the truck, have a blessed day America

[@izzymillar4568]

Beutiful truck bro wow very nice👌