Bucyrus Erie 22B Clamshell #3 + Allis Chalmers WD45

[@joshuasteel2109]

Thanks for sharing, nice job and very very nice vintage equipment 👍🏻❤️

[@jac5344]

Thanks for watching!

[@heartland96a]

Very professional camera work , Nice to see these older machines being restored and given a bit of work so they are not just static pieces.

[@Huskiedrive361]

Sure more fun than hand shoveling to load!

[@squirrelboss7695]

Me and my father just restored a 22 B, wonderful working machine, after scraping the 75 B Garwood that's been in our family forever!

[@jac5344]

Bradley Smith Nice job on the restore. Get some video if you can. Even thou they are outdated, they are still workhorses.

[@squirrelboss7695]

Yes sir! I'll get one up as soon as I get back from north Carolina! jac5344​

[@DOCTORDROTT]

Nice machine, would love a 22 RB. Anyone who had a go at guys that have these machines are just envious in my opinion. It dont matter a jot on what you dig and the speed you dig. Just enjoy the machine, thats whats its all about jac5344 Well done mate !

[@jac5344]

Thanks James! Most times everyone is great, but you get those haters that don't like themselves and have to project it on everyone else.

[@DOCTORDROTT]

Yes , your right. Very envious of your wonderfull machines. I would be on them every day lol

[@lewiemcneely9143]

You've got a beautiful place and whoever did the camera work, you ought to put on the payroll if you haven't already! Super Job. I always ran the bucket crosswise so I could see what I was doing better but I needed all the help I could get. Another A-PLUS!

[@jac5344]

Lewie McNeely Never thought about running the bucket crosswise, but it sounds like a good idea.

[@RedIron1066]

jac5344 I'd wondered about running sideways too. Would be less spillage off the sides of the old New Idea! Is that chicken litter you are spreading?

[@dmithsmith5880]

Man that spreader sure does fling those nuggets.. hardhat required 🤣

[@DOCTORDROTT]

Nice video, thinking about getting a 22 RB , classic machine. I envy you with this to play with. Enjoy it , why rush and tear you are not on a bonus lol

[@jac5344]

Thanks, glad you get it. It's all for fun right? Good luck on your pursuit.

[@DOCTORDROTT]

Thanks, it must take some getting used to to keep tension on the holding and closing rope whilst hoisting. Lots of prctice I guess

[@davidkingsbury2257]

A Real Classy Rig. To Bad it has a Screamin Demon Detroit but Still It Is a Classic!!!

[@reeferdoctor]

Great video and very nice machine! How do you control the tag line I think it's called. The line half way up the boom that goes out to clamshell. I assume to position it closer or farther from machine. With only two drums is it stationary? I would think it would have to go in or out to adjust for digging and dumping height or positioning. I'm half looking for a drag line. 50ft boom or smaller for something to tinker with and to restore. I run excavators, dozers, scrapers, etc and have a love for moving dirt. Do you have any tips on what to look for or what to steer away from?

[@jac5344]

Thanks! The tagline is controlled by spring tension and works by itself. Positioning the bucket can only be done by raising and lowering the boom, so if loading into a truck, it either has to be spotted correctly or you would have to adjust the boom.

[@jac5344]

The good thing about these machines is that most things can still be fixed or fabricated. I would check the lower works and inside the gear cases more than anything. If the tracks are worn out, it could be a lot of work replacing all the pins and welding up the holes in the pads where the pins go. Engines, clutch and brake bands, the wire ropes can all be replace. Of course if you are or know a good welder or machine shop, that would be a huge advantage.

[@nightlightabcd]

I think you actually got some of the debris in the spreader! That's quite a operation just to spread wood chips! A front end loader would be much more efficient! Is that a WD-45? Nice to see the old machines working.

[@jac5344]

Yeah, but the crane is so much more fun. I was in such a hurry to get some video out when this was recorded and I had just started operating the machine. Looking at it now, it looks pretty terrible, but who really cares. Gives the armchair operators' something to squawk about.

[@jac5344]

Haha, where did the summer go,,,,,,,Lots of issues, not enough time. It's still on the "to do" list, along with the fairlead, which is in the garage. Hopefully before cold weather hits.

[@jac5344]

See what you mean about the 3-71, and saw on another video. one that was set up opposite of the one I have. So they are reversible, by what means, I'm not completely sure. The dipstick on mine is below and to the left of the blower. And nice job on the Unit pics. That is a prime machine for a restoration.

[@jac5344]

A good idea, I will put on my to-do list.

[@dh-_1011]

The spreader doesn't work off of the pto? The wheels drive the machine?

[@jac5344]

It does drive off the wheels, old timey like.

[@Rudi-Weserwolff]

It looks very familiar to me... ;-)

[@fleagin]

Did you operate your crane professional , you do a great job

[@jac5344]

Thanks, but actually think I was pretty terrible at first, but have since gotten a little better. My machines are all for hobby .

[@mitzvahgolem8366]

Nice its a hobby give him a break hot shots

[@jac5344]

Its a shame when people post videos for the enjoyment of others, then have to deal with the criticism and rude comments of self-centered people with low esteem who can only feel better about themselves by trying to make other people feel bad. I appreciate your support!

[@mitzvahgolem8366]

jac5344 seems very Common on heavy equipment sites. I enjoyed video. Nice stuff. I am semi retired now and build antique tractors etc. We still use Bucyrus on dock building barge service on Long Island. Check out "Long Island Antique power Assoc. ". Many kids today could never run a friction clam rig. Shalom

[@jac5344]

I'll check it out and I agree. The guys that make running a friction machine look easy have my respect. I started too old and never put on that I'll be good at it, but it sure is a lot of fun.

[@jac5344]

Just trying to save a little fuel and wear and tear on the old machine. For some reason, the left swing clutch squeaks, I may try some brake cleaner on it. I do have the fairlead and a Hendricks drag bucket which I might try out this fall. The instructional video will be coming sometime in July! JAC

[@jimmerm13]

Old Timers used BonAmi to break the glaze on linings and drums.

[@Thehoelogdog]

@@jimmerm13 A bit of coal dust works even better. Used to use it on an old BU30 yarder we logged with. Frictions would slip and just a teaspoon on it and i had to be careful not to break chokers.

[@jamessmithjr.2222]

Do they still make these machines?

[@jac5344]

The last 22B in the US was built in 1976, and the last in England was built in 1994.

[@rdas188]

@2:47 his wife is spooked by something?

[@cityamish1]

that all it can do is pick up sawdust ?

[@Drew6709]

Something needs grease.

[@jac5344]

That is a friction clutch you hear. It is usually not a good practice to put grease on a clutch surface.

[@Drew6709]

@@jac5344 sounded more like a bearing to me through the video. As long as you know it's ok. No worries then.

[@jac5344]

I think the left swing clutch surface is glazed. Old timers have told me that I could put a bit of sand or Comet cleaner in it to rough up the surface, but it doesn't bother me much. Do have a new sand pile so maybe I'll give it a try.

[@Drew6709]

@@jac5344 but wouldn't Comet or sand stay in the clutch and gall things up? "IF" it was easy to get to. Would a little handwork with sandpaper or steel wool be better?

[@jac5344]

It sure would be better, but it would take some time (maybe 30-60 min) verses 1 min with the sand. Back in the day when the machine was earning its keep, plus paying the mechanic/oiler to work on it, even the mechanic just tossed a handful of sand in there. You got to figure that this machine has about 7 band clutches and several band brakes. That could be a lot of squeaks!

[@sangnguyenthanh3824]

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[@СергейМорозов-у2ч]

Для какого то навоза драглайн бред какой-то

[@mranks22]

great machine.....painful watching operator.....no job in uk