I Bought the BIGGEST Wheel Loader Known To MAN! WILL IT MOVE???

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[@lsucody3687]

Throw some aftermarket fresh decals on it, clean it up, replace a few hydraulic lines, spray paint the wheels fresh, fix belt squeal thing would be awesome!!!

[@JOSH-vi7vk]

I've seen that rig sitting for 3 years everyday. I wanna say it was in 1 other spot but not sure. Glad to see the beast moves. And Iron Giant is a perfect name. I'm gonna have to drive by the shop and see it. I've been needing a reason to check out the hobby shop lol.

[@B0xlife1]

The hobby shop is amazing a friend went to see it man I could spend all day there and boat loads of money lol

[@josh33025]

Just so you know the world's largest wheel loader is the Komatsu L-2350 which weighs 587,800 pounds has a 53 cubic yard bucket and has 2300 horsepower.

[@NorcoRules]

Where I used to work there was a LeTourneau L-2350 that was at the time the largest loader built .. Maybe Komatsu bought them out Im not sure .. I was under the thinking Caterpillar bought out Letourneau .. Anyways it was the biggest piece of crap to run .. Always broke down and not ergonomically comfortable at all ..

[@bammersmith5993]

@@NorcoRules still is the biggest .only thing that comes close to it is cats 994.thats cats largest wheel loader.ive been around equipment most of my life im 61yrs old.i miss running the old dozers.

[@richardstilwell6043]

"just so you know" 🤓

[@SwellAttorney38]

You gonna cite your source?🤔 (this comment is a joke by the way)

[@cameroncrawford2776]

Thanks Mr Google🌈

[@adamhogeland8033]

A wise move to do that tire work with the heavy tire tool I worked in the mines and seen some massive loaders and mining equipment it is amazing to operate some of those machines love your video content thanks for sharing your experiences with us

[@rustednbustedmopars6087]

Decent sized but not the biggest, I worked in coal mines running wheel loaders that would scoop this up

[@hhr1862]

988 would scoop it up, the bigger ones have buckets the size of that loader. I work in a limestone mine in north Texas, definitely love running the D11s.

[@laundrieshanging9077]

@@hhr1862 my 88 would struggle lmao. Maybe a 92

[@emptypockets368]

I work on and service cat 980s 982s 988s 990s and 992s. Along with various size haul trucks up to 777. Block time tech at a mine site. It's big but not comparable to those haha

[@ky.gambler5281]

Explain that to @Andrew Runells in first comment. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brandonwebb3376]

It’s big but not 992/994 big. We manufacture them things are massive

[@willhershiser6304]

I'm going to school this august to be a diesel tech and learning some of the basics and some of the more intricate things about these huge engines and machines is always helpful. Love watching a guy work that knows his stuff. Appreciate your content as always.

[@justinmcclanahan4745]

Was wanting to be a certified diesel mechanic but I can't Dr's orders bcause I have black outs & never know when I'm going to have one & that sucks,bcause I really was wanting to work on those big boys & girls

[@mynameisnobody5132]

Always remember being a certified mechanic does NOT increase your pay

[@bammersmith5993]

@@mynameisnobody5132 well it should increase pay.not everybody is a mechanic including me 😂😆.

[@mynameisnobody5132]

@@bammersmith5993 I’m actually a diesel mechanic. I was just informing people looking to get into it..

[@jeffr5756]

@@mynameisnobody5132 agree. Don’t be looking for a job thinking you’re getting big money because you’re certified or licensed. It’s all about the experience, and how you show the knowledge in the field.

[@josemigueljr]

That's like a 3/4 ton pick-up going into the truck stop with all the semis and saying I'm the biggest truck here. Lol

[@Brandongotcars_]

It's like saying a cat d8r is the biggest dozer ever made 🤣🤣

[@lsucody3687]

Love the equipment vids especially barn finds or abandoned rescues

[@robertironside3166]

Handy rig for managing any kind of lot full of equipment or whatever needs to be moved. Soound purchase.

[@pokedave2948]

There is a heavy duty safety bar, that's Supposed to go between the 2 sections, while working on the machine, so the person doesn't get squished into oblivion!

[@manyfaces2614]

Yup Lock out strut

[@helgeyndestad8562]

@@manyfaces2614 Also used for sequring against scissoring during transport have transported quite a few of loaders in my career at sea, we always made sure that the lock was on.

[@karlrobbers]

Yep, I shuddered when he walked in the artic joint with the machine running - damn good way to get popped like a pimple.

[@bobbydavenport8941]

I'm happy to see that you gave this poor old abandoned tractor a new home 🙂

[@bencovington9016]

Enjoyed seeing this beast come back alive. Throw some forks on the front to move, load or unload your junk around the yard.

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video Bruce good choice on getting the tires done by someone who knows how to do it. He made it look easy. Like the name of it too stay safe.

[@docsav1331]

Enjoyed watching your team bring this Giant back to life. The power tool used for tire repair of the loader was impressive. Thanks for sharing the video!

[@bamaimport6027]

As someone that's worked in as a mechanic in a mine most of my life I love these videos people don't even understand the pain we go through at work working on these things if y'all think that's big try working on a car 992 cat that's a loader with some meat to it lol

[@kutzbill]

What blow me away is how little room you actually have to work on them. You think a big unit would have a lot of room, but sometimes the smaller ones have better design for the mechanic.

[@kennethmurray6485]

I think it is awesome you bought this machine and put it back to use. When I see machines like this I am always a little sad. You prove that they still have use and there was no need to abandon them.

[@engineerpat5290]

IRON GIANT IS THE NAME FOR THAT!! Great job on getting that loader back to life! A great project to work on at the shop and you can use that around the yard. The Kawasaki Loaders are HARD TO FIND. I remember seeing one like you have when I was a young boy. The Cummins sure sounds good. I am into trains but have always loved construction equipment and trucks! Keep up the good content Bruce and can't wait to see this loader get a second life!

[@KyleNelson279]

my boss owns a small quary and uses one of these to run the place. things a beast!

[@carriebrumley8926]

I like Iron Giant for the name She is beast! Love equipment videos will it start videos can't wait to see the videos on BC re restoration!!!

[@netltube]

Love seeing the older equipment repairs and getting her running. Great vid!

[@kennethmckinnon688]

Bruce, driving the 4 miles may make for an epic video. Would the Police allow it on the road with a farm plate?

[@tatumhall2335]

Don’t need plates for equipment any 16 year old can take equipment to and fro no license no plates

[@zackhamilton7421]

@@tatumhall2335 you got that right... I have done it for years when I was younger

[@peterharvey1762]

Just stick a flashing amber light on it and Snowman behind with a flashing amber lights and drive on back

[@harryschneider1760]

I enjoy all your videos. I love how you mix it up. It's better then cable tv. So thank you Bruce. Saved me a cable bill every month. Wish you uploaded more. But I understand it's a lot work editing filming n running a business all at the same time... you're doing a hell of a job. THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT CONTENT

[@frontagulus]

I think known to "this man" : ) Good score, big loaders are very useful. Used some WA600s years ago and they'd lift 25 tons - one load of logs on the logging trucks

[@joeyrutherford1790]

I have 2 old wa500 and a wa450 they are loyal.

[@BeamerTheFox]

@@joeyrutherford1790 komatsu for work, komatsu for life.

[@derekstocker6661]

So well done guys, got the old girl going once again and ready to work probably once a few items sorted, Love the video and keep up the great work, the price of the tires is a shock no doubt about it but when you think what this lady can achieve she will be well worth it!

[@SlwRpr]

I really enjoyed the big equipment revival video. Fantastic job! Your lucky it was just four miles to your shop. You and your team did a great job bringing that beast of a machine back to life. If i had it, it would be my mobile man cave, ha. Fantastic.

[@indianboy72]

Nice to see old equipment back in service.

[@stebro2738]

Bruce; Every guy (&some girls!!) wants... NO! , NEEDS a BIG tractor!! I have to admit, "yours is bigger than mine"! and as a busy, but sometimes frustrated 75 year old with a little 5000# Case 360, I am somewhat envious. That said, you have taken your family business and grown a channel and business so you could afford to do this kind of purchase and video. I am proud of you and even though we differ politically, I absolutely admire your drive, abilities and success! I will continue to look forward to your videos and to watch your continued life growth. Thank you for your work and your caring attitude. You are one of many who give me hope for our countries growth and humanity towards the rest of the world.

[@fireforcecreative]

I'm in love with the Iron Giant! What a machine! I hope he has many more useful years left. Who cares if his job is to lift up the kids swimming pools or the wife's plant pots....still a monster machine!!!

[@stevedaniels3064]

Really cool you got it running and moving again. Always amazing to me how people just park equipment and walk away.

[@JasonSmith-vd1sz]

Absolutely love these equipment videos! Keep them coming. 😀

[@waynemilks2352]

I love the will it start videos that is why I originally started watching your channel a few years ago love the equipment stuff also keep up the good work glad you're back on utube

[@SammyVista1972]

Perfect name! The Iron Giant will be a faithful helper once the minor things are fixed. New decals and some paint will round out the resurrection! Yes, more about this new life for this beast, keep the updates coming!

[@JoE_Songs]

18:36 hell .... yes. equipment like this... please more

[@davidcooper3337]

Love this heavy machinery,. Iron Giant is appropriate for this beast,. Keep em coming Bruce.

[@R0TFEAST]

Definitely not the largest wheel loader known to man as advertised. The largest wheel loader known to man is formally known as the LeTourna P&H 2350 Now the Komatsu P&H L2350 which the wheels alone are taller than that Kawasaki wheel loader at 16ft high. The loader alone weighs a staggering 587,000 pounds. Its bucket is 70 cubic yards and is literally the largest ever made wheel loader and bucket ever made.

[@awesomesauce6923]

Us miners know what a really BIG loader looks like. Don't get me wrong, Big Bertha there is a decent size compared to a tractor, but not even close to the trye big boy earth eaters out there.

[@jeffjohnson7017]

Go drive a cat 992 or a 988 that’s a big loader this is a baby loader

[@davep6977]

well bring it by. He can this one in the bucket and take it home

[@R0TFEAST]

@@davep6977 hell, I wish I owned that thing, it'd be fun as hell! I'd probably do a lot of revenge plots with it for sure which with me having free reign with any large equipment to do whatever I want is pretty much a fast way to prison for me but I can guarantee you that I would make all of the freeway chases in California look like a circus of clown cars by comparison, lol. I've never got to run the L2350. The biggest one I've ever run was a cat 994k. Still a massive loader but definitely nowhere near the size of the L2350.

[@Brandongotcars_]

Let along this not even the biggest kawasaki loader the biggest is the 135z 176,000 pounds 16ft tall 700hp it would dwarf this thing 🤣🤣

[@chipsdad5861]

Love the name, Iron Giant. It makes you wonder why it was abandoned so long ago. Great find. Amazed at your skill to get it running.

[@wildcoyote34]

pretty cool old loader ,not many Kawasaki loaders around in the midwest ,,,I ran a similarly sized loader when i worked at a rock quarry back about 18 years ago ,, that machine was a Terex 72-71B,,it featured a Detroit 12V-71 TT and was very LOUD eve with dual 8 inch 4 foot mufflers,,it weighed in at 43 tons with the Sieve scoop and 44 with the straight bucket which was 14 feet wide and could fill a 5 axle super dump truck in 2 scoops

[@dplant8961]

Hello, Bruce Wilson. While the 'Kwacker' 95Z was a good loader in its day, it was NEVER "the biggest loader known to man", not even when it first came on the market. Try looking up the Caterpillar 992 or 994 or the LeTourneau L2350. That said, I do hope you get it working again as they were a good machine. Just my 0.02. You have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.

[@colinwallace5286]

I’m pretty sure he wasn’t being serious. He just means that it’s a pretty big loader, especially to just leave it because the hose blew. At a fairly new truck stop in Tennessee, they left a couple of D8’s and two single engine Cat Scrapers years ago when they originally cut out the lots, and now they have trees growing through them.

[@dplant8961]

Hi, @@colinwallace5286. Doesn't matter whether he was joking or serious. That headline is pure and simple clickbait - as well as being INCORRECT - - - about on the same level as most politician speak. Just my 0.02. You have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.

[@colinwallace5286]

@@dplant8961 That’s actually 0.04 now. You’ve exceeded your limit…🙄

[@jjMcCartan9686]

@@dplant8961 I bet you're the life of the party 🙄 anyone who knows anything about loaders knew it wasn't the biggest loader gez dude get a life 🤣

[@CerebralAilment]

Right? I was bombing around in a 988B Last summer at Camarata's place.. They are fun machines!

[@Graybeard_]

I have a W20B wheeled loader with the same kind of rims. Definitely change out the rubber seals on the inside of the split rims. Once they dry out, they will always grief you. If you don't have a fancy machine like that, jack the axle up until the tire is in the air (or trench the dirt under it). Then wrap the tire in a decent chain (in the center) and use a chain binder with a cheater and cinch the chain as tight as you can. Then attach airline and wack the tire with a big maul.

[@bigsid1984]

Awesome.equipment video are great. Back to the days when saving cabovers from woods.

[@evanbunch7554]

So glad to see you back brother!! Been watching all the content.

[@curt2580]

I love the will it start videos. You and Ray Ray work well together.

[@jackanderson1418]

Iron Giant is cool!! Glad you rescued it I'd love to see more vidio's of it.

[@kentiffey4361]

I miss driving when I retired I had 4 million miles driven I hauled equipment like that that’s a great name for it love your videos brings back a lot of memories thank you so much made my day

[@TheTypicalAmerican]

We love the iron beast and the equipment videos along with the will it start videos.

[@jlhighfield9116]

Glad you didn't mess w starting fluid, KYAGB. 1st time viewer, good job

[@robhighfield4699]

Great video Bruce, I'm glad you got it going, so glad you came back to KZbin 👍

[@nickhill3362]

Always enjoy the heavy equipment vids Bruce

[@edwardstephens247]

So glad you finally got things worked out with the loader!

[@kenhorlor5674]

Kawasaki are a very good wheel loader. I can't believe it was just left like that, with brand new tyre and all. The 95Z-III is roughly the equivalent of a Cat 980 size or standard quarry loader.

[@jeremydiamond8824]

Love the blue collar as always Bruce and also the new iron giant 😎👍🏻🇺🇸🦅keep the build going very cool 😎

[@dieseltech139]

Great content as always! Blue Collar, Will it start, Blue Collar 2.0, Snowman, etc just all of it! Good 👍 stuff, right here! ✌️🇺🇸

[@jamesstratton3763]

will it start vids are my favorites Keep it up!

[@jerkofalltrades5430]

That tire grapple is quite a piece of equipment, I definitely enjoy this over the trucking content.

[@cjbell497]

Love watching the equipment videos.

[@MrHomeland]

loving it and loving the start vids, God bless ya'll, Mr. Animal

[@johnmelling9950]

What a monster. Cant wait to see you fix this thing up to something like working condition. It needs a big bucket on the front and it will look mean.

[@clydelevey2737]

Good to have you back Bruce I have really enjoyed watching these will it start videos Clyde in Australia

[@jackrichards5549]

What an interesting project, reminds me of my projects when I was younger. I didn't realize you were so close - we live in Ridge Manor. I have been following your videos as well as those from Cletus. I would like to stop by your shop sometime.

[@mikeb2368]

IRON GIANT 👍 . can't wait to see more.

[@ET-yr6st]

Great job , Its so cool . I Would like to see it after its been serviced. Thank You

[@thegreatzman]

What's up with your airplane? Iron Giant is a sweet name for the loader. I appreciate your attention to detail; your videos are informative and amusing. Rock on, my Dude.

[@3rdGenCummins]

I love the content 👌🏼 been watching for years. I love the tractor/ equipment and the dodge/Cummins trucks videos

[@markkotwica1382]

We feed a screen plant with a 115z. Good heavy loader.

[@garyfeltus9801]

I like the old equipment videos better than some of your authors. I used run some big equipment.. there is bigger loaders than that one . But is still a monster. Thanks for sharing. Keep an eye on those tires hate to see them go flat again. Lol .

[@thatgraysuburban]

I love the equipment content! Keep up the awesome work

[@deborahchesser7375]

Old equipment coming back to life, good stuff.

[@davida.p.9911]

Iron Giant! Sounds like an awesome name to me! 👍 I'm addicted to big, powerful machines. And will it run videos 📹 Keep 'em comin Bruce!

[@donaldwhitted4214]

The iron gaint great name 👍👍👍

[@joshstephens6029]

I like all the content like the diesel pickup truck and the equipment videos like the builds like the flat nasty that was probably my favorite been subscribed since the beginning great work

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats Bruce on getting the Iron Beast working and moving. that is a Beast. lv ur videos.

[@nomad7412]

Biggest wheel loader known to man would dwarf your tiny wheel loader. Check out the Komatsu P&H L-2350...72.5 tonne payload capacity and 6.7metres tall.

[@TheGeezzer]

Good luck with your wonderful new loader boys!

[@rudycarlson8245]

Iron giant is a great idea for a name! I like all the videos that you put out!

[@michaelf8302]

Thanks for bringing that beast back to life... That was fun as I was kicking back watching you do all the work. 🤪

[@SacredDuramax]

Iron Giant is a great name for the loader Bruce! Love the heavy equipment vids too.

[@Hogger280]

Wow, is it a Cat 992 or a LeTourneau L-2350 This is exciting.

[@chriscovillon850]

HELL YA BRUCE... I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL BABY...YOUR THE BEST EVER

[@christramontana3598]

Freaking awesome I was hoping he would buy it well they have more videos on it now hell yeah 👍🏻

[@cedricbroussard8738]

I love the will it start videos!!

[@johnkeets8333]

Great to see the beast moving next thing to do is a massive service on him 👍 brilliant video 📹

[@marleydavis676]

Yes love the heavy equipment videos!

[@philiphannum4211]

Love it. Keep it for sure and use it when the time comes

[@johnoshea5230]

Wow its running thats so cool. After a few days of working most of that smoke will be gone.clean up the front of it "the tire"

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Iron Giant works for me! Great job getting it moving! Next need a bucket.

[@chriscargle2639]

Will it start and trucking and equipment videos are awesome

[@toddclark332]

Glad to see you got her

[@wayneschembri3754]

It’s grate seeing some old school skills

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Awesome Bruce I enjoy every video you put out I like your front end loader thanks for sharing Bruce

[@ianatkinson8464]

Iron Giant sounds good to me. Love watching this sort of thing😎👍

[@robertchinnock8017]

Great video... thats a baby.. I worked in the gold mines here in Australia and they have huge front loaders

[@KikoFJGS]

In fact, that loader is quite small compared to a real big one…

[@katiejameson]

That's what I was thinking. They make loaders where that could fit easily in the bucket

[@pmkgamingtv]

Yeh that is medium class loader

[@collinpearce5877]

Yeah we have a 988 cat loader that is absolutely huge compared to this

[@Oldwhiteguy]

Lol just gonna say that. It’s at best a mid size loader. A Komatsu 600 could pretty much pick that up ffs and that’s not even a really big one.

[@pmkgamingtv]

@@Oldwhiteguy It's click bait!

[@waynesalkeld8419]

Enjoyed the video on the iron giant, nice to see how these beasts work.Sure is an expensive hobby though.

[@davep6977]

Here's a little story. In reading all the comments, people are referencing all these large loaders. It was back in the 70's and I was working at a large steel mill. I was at a sub station this night. There was a large sandy dune grass field with a road going to the station. It had been snowing hard all afternoon and evening. There at 2 feet of snow and I was stuck. I saw a loader going down the main road (1/4 mile away). I called him on the radio to get plowed out. He said didn't know where road was and if he plowed a path on the sand I'd get stuck for sure. So plan "B". He said get in. I'm like the cab. No, the bucket. He cleared a spot in the parking area and I parallel parked my full size Ford F-250 van in the bucket and gave me a "lift" to the main road. That was cool!

[@greatitbroke]

That think is a beast. My Father used to weld the frames for the big Clark front end loaders the ones that could pick up 5 regular dump trucks I know what you mean about big LOL.

[@ericgregory3005]

Awesome beast! Keep the content like this coming!

[@camerongough5151]

Love the will it start videos keep them coming

[@Moneyman_2290]

Im still watching this as im typing but i used to work on loaders all the time hoses can be a pain in the ass when they are pipe threaded. i see plenty of other hoses that are gonna go soon. so be mindful where you take that thing bruce! enjoy it tho im sure you will find some uses for it.

[@mississippiwaterswatters3974]

That monster needs a chrome stack!! Big one!!

[@willhallman8280]

Definitely will it start and equipment videos are your stride