I bought a broken excavator

[@jeffpoteau4357]

Hey What about the Dozer?

[@PacificNorthwestHillbilly]

New video soon on the dozer in a few days. Not going to dig into this excavator besides basic stuff until the dozer is done. I can't do two big projects at once, otherwise my beard will turn grey!

[@wes3428]

@@PacificNorthwestHillbilly Haha this is all too familiar... I eagerly await the next acquisition

[@canadianpopeye8066]

Don't be like other Chanel's let's stick to one project at a time till done.

[@Videowatcher2.0]

Cross that off the bucket list

[@BobOBob]

@@PacificNorthwestHillbilly nothing wrong with a gray beard if you earned it

[@brennerheavy]

Thanks for be straightforward with how much you paid. So many KZbinrs say stuff like "I got a deal on it" etc etc etc. It's nice to see how transparent you are with all the numbers/cost of things. Keep up the good work.

[@brennerheavy]

@@Nighterlev One of the main reasons was that (for new equipment purchases), a lot of the "new machine!/new tool!" KZbin videos are sponsored by the machinery/tool manufacturer, and the whole video is basically a cloaked/disingenuous advertisement. The FTC passed a few laws that now say KZbinrs (even on Instagram etc) must specifically state the word "AD" in their video description if they've been compensated in any way for the video. A bunch of KZbinrs still skate the law by pretending that they genuinely "love a product" etc etc. The reason the KZbinrs don't talk about the money is because they know it would drive a lot of regular working class people away, when they find out how much it is. The money can be huge, some tool manufacturers will offer 6-8k PER TOOL to have their product line put in dedicated video. That's a lot of dough, and it blows up the "just working hard out of my garage" image that some of the bigger channels have with 500k+ followers.

[@ctdieselnut]

@@douganderson7002 as someone who would love to have a machine like this, how much something similar would reasonably go for is my business. It's a good reference for when the time comes that I go look at stuff to buy that I have an idea whats fair and what's not. Equipment prices don't vary that much across the lower 48 states. Places like richie bros sell to all over the country. It can be discussed without being a boastful jerk. This isn't a Ferrari, and even if it was, knowing what they are worth is helpful to people who are in the market for one. If they want to share, great. If they want to keep it private, that's cool too.

[@PacificNorthwestHillbilly]

That's what I'm going for. RB prices are so inflated, that they pretty much price out the casual farm user, but I always wonder what happens to those junk machines after they sell and how much it costs to actually make them usable. Hopefully this kinda stuff helps someone else make a decision on what kind of stuff to buy.

[@brennerheavy]

@@ctdieselnut it blows my mind that people think "local price differences" applies to heavy equipment in this category. You can have a track hoe back-hauled clear across the country for like 4k (or could have before the crazy fuel hike), you just build it into the price when you buy

[@bobobrazil1973]

@@Nighterlev me neithier they act like its some huge secret.

[@bigln3706]

I have a hitachi excavator too and love it. Owned it for 20 years and still works perfect. Had to rebuild the swing gear on it but that’s it. Easy fix. There is a seal on the bottom of it that must be leaking on yours. Don’t run it dry. The gears are very expensive in there. Good luck on the refurbishment of this machine. It will be worth it

[@johnbize5736]

Congratulations on finding your next project. For what it's worth, I wouldn't wash the rust preventative off until it's time to actually get to work on it. Also, since it runs and rolls, please just put it on the trailer and get it home before anything else pops.

[@catman19]

Good deal Matt,,, I paid that for a kabota kx41 which is a 3400lb machine 1/4 the size. Took me 2yrs to find one under 18 grand. Your gonna love it when u get the bugs out👍

[@johnlien7488]

Glad you are taking this on. I've learned so much watching you work on the D4. Just got my mid 70s 20 ton Drott to move yesterday, 5 hoses, two batteries, and 30 gals of hydraulic fluid later. Now it can get itself on a lowboy and come to my place. Going to need a lot of work. Brings me great joy.

[@alanm3438]

You are a man of faith and talent. I hope you can get her fixed up. May the force be with you!!!!!!

[@jd957]

I'm amazed that this looks like it hasn't had any maintenance for a long time. I get pretty upset when I see how people fail to maintain their equipment. They have money to buy crap but not to maintain something. Takes very little effort. Looking forward to seeing this cleaned up and running!

[@buffsheeri]

Marty T another youtuber has one of those in New Zealand. Got it out of a forest.

[@ferguson20diesel49]

Completely different kettle of fish. Martys uho Hitachi be more reliable than this Dash 2 bag of shit.

[@SammyFender]

I very seldom leave 2 comments but this has been a very enjoyable video! One of your best! And my Pops taught me long ago, to never leave home without #9 wire, electrical tape, and mini channel lock pliers

[@neilgelinas9926]

I always carry along with that tire puncture kit, zip ties , a piece of old bike tire tube, duct tape and a pair of small vice ans some assoerted rad clamps grips. Any wire, hose, line can be fixed temporarily.

[@alcopower5710]

That’s some great advice from your Pops👍

[@dennisbailey4296]

What a blessing with that guy actually giving you a break on the price at the last minute I'm telling you you don't see or hear of that very often do you? Great machine to work from!! They are well know and parts are more available than most!! All the best from Canada

[@robertordewald8678]

It's always fun to have a seller lower the price after you make a lower offer it shows he might have some sort of conscience. It sounds like this machine just needed a lot of love that he wasn't willing to give it as opposed to major issues. But I've seen this happen a lot of times because folks would just perfer to buy another one rather than to spend a week or have somebody spend a week fixing what he had. Thanks from Virginia USA

[@joelx77]

I have the same machine... 1996 John Deere 490e. Hitachi manufactured it for JD and JD just put in their engine. Mine is in a lot better condition- 4500 hours and ran fully pretty much when I bought it. Mine was overheating and I was worried it was a head gasket... Turned out to be just the fan was on backwards 😂. I paid $25,000 for mine. I am nearby you - Eatonville WA in the Pacific Northwest. Every time I start a project, I always forget all my tools and supplies too... 😫 I am guessing getting this machine fully repaired including the cab and glass, all the hoses replaced, radiator and other issues taken care of is going to cost at least $5-10k even using aftermarket parts. If the engine died when you put it to work, give it more power! My engine would die sometimes too when I put it to work in idle. Put it in economy mode or something. John Deere and their dealers are the biggest scam going... All parts are 3-5x more than aftermarket. And JD wants thousands to get all of the service manuals. And $65,000 for their software to connect 😂. I am impressed you were willing to take on this machine in this bad of shape! Edit: I just got to the end of the video and it turns out more throttle did it!

[@tectalabyss]

You did great on the price . I have been watching price's go through the roof, on used equipment,parts,Etc. It should make you a very usable machine. All my best and looking forward on the Cat.

[@froghairfarm]

I give you a ton of credit for taking these projects on and I like you pragmatic approach to bringing them back to life. Smart buy on them both.

[@kehenabeach4418]

I love your can do attitude, your non-whiny commentary & your GREAT Self-deprecating humor. Stay strong and ignore the hater’s!

[@mcjok88]

Hillbilly, thanks for the primer on the next project. Your honest approach, common sense and self deprecating humor not to mention hard work make it entertaining this side of the screen. Thanks!

[@lewismocaby3646]

Congrats on the new toy. Been watching your channel since the start of the dozer series. Just my two cents but if I were you I’d invest in or start keeping an eye out for a used flow meter setup that has adapter’s available to fit your equipment. A flow meter and a set of pressure gauges are extremely useful when diagnosing hydraulic gremlins and tuning cable operated pilot controls. As always you’re doing a great job editing and video along with your explanations,really been enjoying the channel since finding it.

[@alcopower5710]

Very good advice

[@MarcelKoop]

It's nice to see how he makes the bulldozer. Maar het onderstel van de kraan is totaal versleten. En de speling op de kraan en lekkages in de olie leiding de repetities kosten zijn enorm. Kijk naar C&C Equipment in een van zijn video had hij zo'n kraan zag er wat netter uit. Het is jammer van de kraan maar die staat!

[@enzofitzhume7320]

You scored on this one Matt! A little TLC and copper wire and you should be good to go!

[@malghawazi]

Congratulations, it’s these issues that make me come back to your channel. Loved your positivity, you keep saying “not a big deal” throughout the video. Cannot wait for the next videos.

[@brianblank9921]

Matt I'm glad you're getting the tools needed to take care of your property! I'm also excited to be brought along for the journey. I watch a few channels that are similar to yours and I have to say I really enjoy your content. I don't hope everything is broken, but I hope everything is broken so we get to watch you work your way through the excavator! Lol, sorry to say that, but it's true!

[@TheRitchieLeeShow]

Power wash, power wash. You are the man for this machine. congrats You might google where the diesel exhaust fluid goes.

[@tombeck2792]

Paint, floor mats, and new glass you're good to go !

[@edadpops1709]

Had a friend in woodenville WA , who who bought a loader ,a dump truck and excavator to clear his property and he had fun with the repairs and build a wonderful home ,although it took him 2 years .

[@oby-1607]

I picked up the same machine but in John Deere version and it has done work a backhoe couldn't think of doing. Fix the little things like leaks and hoses if possible. I was lucky in that the excavator was surrounded by a full forestry cage that is very heavily built. Just hope the pump hasn't been run low on oil as that is the big ticket item. Will look forward to see the work on this baby.

[@turbotransporter]

I’ve been enjoying your channel very much. So much I was already wondering what I’ll watch when the Dozer project was complete. 🤔 Thanks for keeping up the excellent content and for giving me another “Matt’s machines” resto to look forward to!

[@dustcommander100]

Can't wait to see what you'll do on this - I KNOW you can handle it. It was a good deal, too! I always wanted to see how these machines were made......

[@evanpenny348]

Been watching your channel from the beginning of the bulldozer project. Really enjoying it. Much respect for taking on this new machine with so much work to be done on it. Your comments about the electronics really resonates with me. With many of the vehicles I have owned over the decades there was no electronics, and I could do all the maintenance myself. With todays vehicles I do not even know how to find out what is wrong with them. Problem is often that the basic equipment is working OK but the electronics is not. Two steps forward one step backward - or is it the other way around? Why don't we just go back to the old ways and throw all the electronics out.

[@rp1645]

Thank you on showing your repair/ trouble shot. You help me understand. Don't feel bad. I bought my 1978 Dynahoe 190 in 2003 it had over 8000 hours on her. The two front lift cylinder were flowing like a river. No brakes. I still wanted it. I ran them in the late 70s, on a mainline sewers job. It had so much power digging the side sewer stubs. I was driven out to machine by foreman, he left me alone with her. Having never run one. Boy talk about easy learning. That's why I had to have one. Like a guy buying a hot rod to Restore. We got it on a lift trailer with winch. Found a guy by my home who matter of fact use to sell them. I had them go through it all. Not me. To make long story short. I have replaced all Hydraulic hoses. New tires. Hydraulic pump replacement. I was able to buy 5 Hydraulic filters from a marine filter outfit that sold filters to fishing fleets. They were going to get rid of inventory, because the Hydraulic filters were not selling. He sold the 5 at there cost. It a special Hydraulic system. The big filter goes inside the tank. All filter on her are Detroit 353 system filter.( Sock types) anyway have put 100s of hours on her. Other than cylinder being repacked. It has been a great machine for me. I just use it for a small garden in my back yard. I call her Little Muskie after Big Muskie. The biggest Dragline built by Bucyrus-Erie. When you look at my garden area. It size is like Big Muskie. I turn my garden soil over completely every year. Or extra Dirt I have I add to garden. I so bad want you to see her. Can we get together. Just asking. Would love to see your heavy Equipment. I could walk you through my Dynahoe. We could do a video together. For your channel. What ever you want. Just asking. You remind me of me. I also have a 871 Detroit in my 1971 SeaGrave Engine restoration project.

[@peteraldino3423]

Good deal - Considering how meticulous you are with your work / restoration this unit will give you years of service and at least double your money back. Thanks for sharing !

[@nathanmccorkle4278]

I'm just past Banks, OR... sounds like you're pretty knowledgeable about heavy equipment. I'm just getting into this stuff myself after moving last year to more land. Got a Chinese 2-ton for making trails and such.

[@750masseyman]

That's a good deal on a excavator. It's nice that you keep a record of what the cost is from start to finish. Thanks for taking us along with the projects can't wait for the next video.

[@toberwine]

I’ve been running a similar vintage EX45 on my property for about 10 years - it’s rough but it works, great machine. I don’t have anywhere near your skills but I’ve been able to keep it going through a head gasket failure and final drive failure (both due to lack of maintenance..l) Its swivel leaks oil so it will be interesting to watch that part of your rebuild.

[@captnsquid8151]

Looks like a great project. It runs and you seem to know what it needs. Looking forward to seeing more. Hitachi is a good name in diggers .

[@jamesward5721]

Earlier EX120's are fantastic machines - over the years, I've run a few. Never, not ever, bought one, fixed it up, done the work/contract with it then sold it for a profit - often a good profit on the resale plus the contract completed. EX60's are similar - they're fixable, solid, people love them & they re-sell fast/easily when you're done doin the job with them - if you bother doing the repairs, making it tidy/have glass/start, run, stop on the key - which isn't a big ask.

[@jeffpkrueger]

this project is way beyond my depth and interest - glad you're capable and able!

[@timg8138]

Please get us an epic pressure washing video!

[@onelemonpixel]

My new fav. channel. Lot of similar channels out there but they try to be quirky and funny and it puts me off. Will suggest this to my mates too.

[@SuperMAZ007]

Sketchiest repair ever but you got it running. I have worked on excavators and the major issue seems to be neglection and not having been serviced in a long time. But you gonna make it work nice.

[@dimidomo7946]

I agree. Why would previous owner(s) neglect machinery to the point of total disrepair? This excavator needs an overhaul.

[@SuperMAZ007]

@@dimidomo7946 Good question. This is not the worst I have seen but almost at it's final stage to becoming scrap. I have faith Matt will put it back to life and get rid of the funky wire harness and all the other issues.

[@alex4alexn]

one hell of a project, if you show the repairs i will watch every bit of it, cheers

[@neil6212]

Emergency field fix for leaky hard lines: Always carry a couple of hose clamps and a bit of neoprene rubber, or even a chunk of old inner tube. wrap the crack and tighten down the clamp(s) real tight, and positioned over the hole/crack. It won't be pretty, but will at least let you move the machine to where you can work on it more easily.

[@MH-qq3kj]

You amaze me with your ambition and diagnosing abilities. This will be a great project! Extremely useful piece of equipment.

[@charlesdefrancisco5056]

Hi I’ve been watching your dozer build..you are very meticulous and through….the 120 ..I have a similar machine that did not need the repairs you will be making…so I’m glad to learn from your experiences…..you did not get fleeced…put new 1000 amp batteries and they will last for yrs I have 4600 hrs and I wonder the hrs on yours…the computer control is common fault and new ones electronic or mechanical conversions are reasonable…I like mine and modified the fixed thumb to hydraulic,…what a difference..so yours is already equipped….I went through all cylinders ..normal service and the center rotating valve had been changed before I got it and you may need that in the future Good luck and once repaired the machine will be really a good addition

[@laughton57]

This will be a fun project! The fact that ir runs so nice and the hydraulic pump works is a good starting point. Just a suggestion... for your type of work/hobby - get a really good battery jump pack! I use mine all the time. Mine is NOT lithium. Maybe it should be? But I'm happy with it.

[@laurancejones7835]

Congratulations on your new purchase. Can't wait to see you work on this one. Oh yeah I will be super excited to see the dozer done and in operation. Love the videos

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

The motor controller, actually hydraulic pump piston plate angle sensor started acting properly after you unhooked that last bare wire twisted together it started working right. What was going to happen before you untwisted those last three wires was blowing the pump up. You can imagine those tiny pistons jamming into a dead stop when pulling up the boom. Like dead heading a car piston full of water. Now it is working right fix the wires properly, clean the living death out of it and straighten the metal so as to be proud of it. Good one hillbilly. This will take a while to fix all the leaks. The travel motors might need replumbed as well. I am not sure if you got a good deal or not with those sprockets and stretched chain tracks. But talk about an internet show, rebuilding this thing will take a couple years.

[@georgej7077]

I think you did ok, it's going to need some time put into it but not a ton of money. We have a 6 ton Sumitomo and don't know what we'd do without it at our place. Should be a good addition to the homestead.

[@patriotmob3227]

So excited to see you work on this excavator on the channel. Between this and the CAT this channel is by far my favorite on KZbin. I am so surprised that your sub count isn't over 100.000 yet but give it a little more time and with the comment section filling up you will be past that many subs in no time. Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[@valterfernandesvieira5173]

Aqui no Brasil precisamos de pessoas com essa agilidade sou do Pará garimpo de tucuma um abraço

[@roberta4989]

Enjoyed the video. I don't understand why your first goal wasn't to get the frigg'n thing out of the water and mud, the heck with the bucket going up and down. I think you got a great deal. A few hours with a pressure washer, some degreaser, a full complete servicing, some hoses replaced, some "O" rings and seals replaced and you have a fine machine that will last. And, you get to play with an excavator. OK, I am jealous!

[@flynnair]

Awesome video and awesome find…I enjoyed watching both the dozer rebuild and Lord willing watching this machine recovery

[@williamskk1]

Great video! I was worried when the dozer was finished your channel would end. Thanks for finding another project. You are a great diagnostician!

[@josdaalmans6977]

Good thinking about accessing the problems. The electronics can be fixed, that U turn on the the cooler also. After that, the cilinders have to be fixed one by one. Good luck with it.

[@precisionfilms3777]

From my experience I think it's better to spend more upfront on equipment like this Excavator than to start with something clapped out and try to fix a bunch of hodge podge. I know it's big and resembles a nice size Excavator but all the time in fixing it could have been spent working making money UNLESS........you bought it knowing this and want the youtube content it produces which is highly sought after (Excavator repairs) which you are clearly doing so touche sir. Keep it up. Right up.......

[@bjduhon1528]

Cool deal man I pray I find one some day will enjoy watching you fixer up and am loving watching you repair the dozer good luck with them both

[@ronfrance4041]

I’ve got a 2000 hitachi EX35U. Only 4 ton so nothing compared to yours but I tell ya what that 35 is a fighter! Always runs no matter what, more power that it’s 8,000lb self can handle and just reliable.

[@alexbruski1138]

I think you have a diamond in the rough. If you have the time to strip it down and repair everything as you put it all back together, you will have a nice machine. For having this be your first go at an excavator, I think you are doing great!

[@euonymus1980]

Nice video! Love your demeanor and patience. Thanks for taking us along!!

[@ConSeann3ry]

I've also been watching prices in Oregon. Think you got a good deal. Lots of work but even on the 20k ones you end up replacing all the hydraulic seals, fixing wiring and stuff anyways on a 20+ year old piece of heavy equipment. You just have to do it all at once with this instead of every couple months with one that's running and driving. Appreciate the transparency!

[@gutsngorrrr]

In the current market, you got this at a very good price and with a bit of tlc and a few spare parts, you should have yourself a nice little excavator.

[@brentboterhoek7999]

That's a big project in front of you Matt. Really enjoying you channel. Can't wait to see you fix this up.

[@johac7637]

For plumbing and wiring ID, go to a telecom place, get a big hunk of cable, they have many colors, great for washing, so many color combos. Done it for years. No guessing.

[@dennymarreesr6187]

Pretty good score! I’m sure you’ll have it all fixed up soon. A good pressure washing will make it a lot nicer! It looks like it has good bones. Congratulations!!

[@jeandupont9140]

Cool ! I am going to follow the new adventures of this "Cinderella" carefully, just like that of the D2, if the restoration is the same it will be exciting, see you soon

[@denjhill]

Nice score and good luck getting it rehabilitated. But that rain and dreary weather! I'm originally from Portland but escaped to NE Washington state where the sun actually does shine. My mental health improved. lol.

[@terryrogers1025]

Oh the joys of getting used equipment running and functioning properly. If anybody can get it done young man it would be you, that I have no doubt. Looking forward to the rebuild on the excavator. Stay the course you will win in the end. Thanks for the ride along.

[@donaldmcbride3410]

Like it Matt ....Now you have something to do after the D4....Good luck with it.... As they say.... don't pass up a good deal.... Cheers Don

[@jamesdearman814]

muffler wrap for a temporary fix- available at any car parts store. use the digger to lift stuff for the dozer.

[@CB_ChaosLove]

I love that honest selling, countering with lower than the offer!! Got my car like that. 😁

[@actionman862]

Congratulations, nice buy! It never ceases to amaze me that outfits that need their machines to WORK just run them into the ground with zero maintenance. Must have pockets full of dollars and no cents!

[@ianmangham4570]

Exactly, if i something that already works all i do is spend time cleaning oiling and greasing so it won't let me down

[@frankeberhart265]

Great video! Look forward to you restoring it!

[@paweisyn7446]

Hi. Congratulations on your purchase. I left subscribed and will follow your channel. I have the oldest fully functional excavator from 1959. Now in my spare time I work on an old Komatsu from the '82. - Regards from Poland , Paweł.

[@anthonyhoult152]

I just know that this is going to be great to watch after the D4 rebuild and it's going to end up looking like it came out of the factory 👍👍👍

[@lesliegibbons6917]

Sounds like a good price. I bought a komatsu pc30mr1 with 3 buckets for 400.00. Said it needed a head gasket. Come to find out it needs a head. They want half as much as what you gave for yours just for the head. Think I will make a boat anchor out of it.

[@michaelcalise6111]

Another Grear project !!!!My Monday morning movie. Thank you.

[@bryonensminger7462]

The fact that it isn't currently working is a good thing , you will have saved thousands on the purchase price , and you've already proven you have the skill set to fix it with the bulldozer project so congratulation on adding a new piece of essential equipment to your inventory

[@davidmcnerney3048]

Thats a versatile tool when you address the issues. Money well spent.

[@michaelparker5814]

Once it's home id start with a good pressure washing first so you can work on it without getting covered in grease

[@GoCoyote]

The trick with mud puddle like that is to swing by the local lumber yard for some of the free pallets they usually have stacked up. A cordless vacuum/blower is great for getting detritus out of small spaces.

[@brianblank9921]

That was a great video Matt!! Really appreciate the monetary overview at the end. Thanks for bringing us along again!!

[@chrisj2848]

Awesome! Cant wait for this project series. Wish I could help👍

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Your presentations are getting better! Enjoying your videos!

[@doubledranch]

I have the same machine. Lots of cleanup but well worth it.

[@RobertFay]

*- [Matt] To start this project would scare the heck out of me.* *- But because of your smarts, look at what you got...plus three buckets and a thumb!* *- For only $10K, plus one inexpensive part and insulating glove fingers, you got a moving excavator* *- For another $2K or so, plus the struggles of you labor and mental exhaustion, you will have a newly refurbished and brightly painted excavator worth $30K that will do a lot for you. WOW! ! !*

[@PoteauCowboy]

Great Purchase Matt. Always enjoy your videos. Surprised (good) us with this one. Look forward to the journey with this one also.

[@karacollins3847]

It's one of the best of its era company I worked for for ten years had a zaxis 17 for the whole time I was there it would do the work of the 22jcb and lebherr 195 and it had 17 k hours on it and got new tracks and was going good when I left .

[@frotobaggins7169]

excellent diagnostics. Like everything, it's worth what you think it's worth to you. Number one on the to do list is a good long pressure washing with degreaser. What a mess. It's hard to believe that people own something like that and clearly perform ZERO maintenance. If the rad pipe is aluminum, they make a brazing rod that works with a propane (mapp) torch you could band aid it with.

[@Adventures_with_Josh]

Nice new toy. When pouring 5 gal buckets leave spout at top and it won't chug as bad.

[@omegaseamaster1550]

At least you are growing green in the cab and not bleeding green....yet ;) looks like it will all buff right out and good 2 go in no time at all.

[@andyl2221]

You have the good thumb with the extra linkage , good machine

[@nickywalsh8492]

Great video, looking forward to the series on you repair, fully tear down, by time your done your know that machine really well..

[@gjamann]

My case 888 TTL (1987) is all hydraulically spool driven and that sounds the exact same when they get rusty or dirt gets into them. It has a valve block in next to the swing motor that looks like a pressure relief block but it is all the excavator functions inside the block. The pump on my machine has hydraulically driven spools inside the pump as well. So when you put them under pressure it stalls the engine because they are impacted or stuck under load. The machine sounds like it is hydraulically stuck under load. The way you can overcome that is by sometimes revving up the engine and retrying but it also heats up the hydraulic oil fast. If that still doesn't help you have to take apart the hydraulic system in-order to fix it.

[@PG-ku9qd]

Hey, Matt, I'm new to your channel and really enjoying it and learning from you. Just finished catching up by binge-watching the D4 project. This looks like it's been rode hard and put away wet, but after seeing what you've done with the D4, I am really looking forward to watching you make it work like new. That's going to be awesome to have on the farm. I'm betting the pond is gonna meet its match.

[@pinwizz69]

This should be another interesting rebuild series. Hopefully not as serious as the Dozer has been. Since the seller actually offered himself to drop the price another thousand there's no doubt you got a decent deal considering how ridiculous the market pricing has taken off fir used equipment. Given you've got a pond to refurbish it'll definitely be an asset getting that done. You can only do so much with a Dozer on a pond damn. The one bucket is called a grading bucket. Watch some of Chris Letsdig18 video series for tips on operating your equipment. He's definitely the best excavation equipment operator on KZbin along with Mike Dirt Perfect. At pond work it is Chris who's top of the list.

[@PacificNorthwestHillbilly]

Yeah I've been watching Chris on every dredging video. The plan is eventually to dredge mine, so I'm studying up!

[@stephenknutson1343]

Damn another project, I'll need to get a new popcorn popper. Best of luck!

[@de9ux]

Well done, once you get it home, power wash it, then get into the list of electronics faults, replacing hoses and ram seals, new glass, full service - then sell the beast 🇬🇧👍

[@mikegremlin5249]

WHY

[@karaayers2867]

With 3 buckets and the hydro thumb you did good. Spend a few grand on it and it will last you forever. I love my mini excavator, one day it will get a big brother.

[@IndependenceIron]

Nice work on getting it running. One thing to think about is why the previous owners didn't fix it an put it back into service. Need to look for major issues. One thing to really watch for on an excavator is the main swing bearing. Measure the updown movement with a dial indicator. Its a significant job/expense to replace, and if its bad you may want to limit your further investment.

[@977Hlogger]

I think you did quite ok on that there machine for the price. As for your electronic issues make ABSOLUTELY SURE you don't replace the burn out 1 amp fuses with a 3 amp fuse because you WILL fry your computer! Just watching your video shows the computer is working fine, or at least the PVC (Pump Valve Controller) is, there is a second computer for the engine. They are stacked one on top of the other behind the operator's seat. My suggestion is to just buy a replacement wiring harness. I have an EX200-2 that had electrical / electronic issues and the only way to properly fix it was to rewire from scratch. I have a video about that on my channel if you're interested. There is also a way to put it in limp mode if your electronics quit working again, if you need I can walk you through how to do that. Enjoy your new machine!

[@thor942]

Enjoyed the video. Subscribed. I’ll have to catch up on the dozer and looking forward to more progress on the excavator