Buying and fixing a lowboy trailer : Centreville 35 ton detachable

In this video I buy and fix a 1986 lowboy trailer. Then haul my bigger excavator with it

[@Luv2flyMD]

Good video! Since I am a rookie when it comes to heavy equipment, I learned a lot about lowboy trailers!

[@131R30]

I like it that you show us the nitty gritty of your fix-it processes, problems and all.

[@DaleDirt]

dUDE , $6700 .... YOU STOLE IT . Great job . I just moved my recent purchase yesterday , It was a chore . The fact that you hooked up and hauled away ... Wow ... That doesn't come around very often .

[@joebarbjb6668]

A wet kit allows you to pull an end dump.I did heavy haul for many years and you hit all the marks great job, great video thanks.

[@davehevner8219]

Two things Jesse, I love you tell us the cost of purchasing and repairs and how many times you’ve said “I’ve never done this before” but it never stops you from trying ! Keep it up.

[@kctyphoon]

You guys have no idea how much i enjoy watching you and Andrew get so much work done with tools from Harbor Freight, Tractor supply and craftsman - when all the tool snobs insist you need a $300 screwdriver to accomplish anything. Congrats on the new trailer. Mounting a pipe to keep half a dozen traffic cones on board might be a worthwhile addition too. If you decide to do that, you can get bumper mount cone holders for the truck, a surface mount one for the deck, or just bolt a pipe adapter onto the trailer and screw in a 2 foot piece of black pipe. It’s definitely worth it if you ever have to work on busy road, or god forbid break down on the side a highway. You get peoples attention a lot quicker once traffic cones go out, and you can create a little barrier to push the cars a little bit further off you.

[@msheaver]

LOVE the format of these videos, for many of the scenes capture unique perspectives that are not offered elsewhere. For example, I have pulled a number of small trailers before and understand intuitively the need to make extra wide sweeps on turns and going around sharp corners, but your "camera at the rear of the trailer" sequence provides a unique perspective on the geometries involved, especially when watching the tracks of the tractor wheels relative to the tracks of the trailer wheels. Many, many thanks for putting the extra effort needed to capture these fo us! I know that there is a ton of work to set up, capture and edit these sequences, and want you to know that they are MUCH appreciated!

[@jmuller86]

thanks. I really love lowboys and tractors, I always had a thing for trailers in general. I love hauling things. That lowboy is a challenge though, its very long with very little clearance and since the axles are set all the way back; it makes an extremely wide turn

[@tombayless9759]

@@jmuller86 nice trailer..... weight wise.... yeah 80 k ....still have bridge laws to deal with......,also you can load and unload the excavator off the side without doing any unhooking..... going to look nice with the new paint

[@ProudPapaw88]

Very hard working young man. Gets trailer fixed needed couple boards didn’t wait went straight to the saw mill and cut himself two boards! Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@joebarbjb6668]

Sir, always keep a thick slab of wood to support the Jack to prevent sinking. Also time will be your best teacher. Y’all are incredible men, maintain your integrity and hard work.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Two 👍👍!

[@tomlee7966]

keep it simple and less expensive Jesse, give you room to expand your business as your doing now. more expensive and flashy dont get the job done any different. you should be proud of what you have achieved just in the last couple years. glad i found your channel this 59 yr. old really enjoys what your doing as i can not do this kind of stuff anymore. thanks for sharing

[@dmmaddex]

You and Andrew have more toys than anyone. Good buy, Jesse...

[@ivtec845]

And they both live in n.y not far from me lol

[@arnoldromppai5395]

i hardly think so

[@edbenson98]

I'll be waiting to see if Andrew gets one of these on his channel. 😂

[@fastsetinthewest]

Not to drop names, I think Jesse is a much better mechanic.

[@kenwelch6984]

Do they know each other

[@cbadcardaddy]

Always look forward to the hour long entertainment on the weekend but it would be great to watch your videos more often too! Needs lumber, pulls out a log, mills it up, and boom! just like that! Awesome.

[@MiniDigging]

Nice to see someone else besides me apply teflon tape the easy way. I've done it like this for 35 years and it just drives me crazy to see someone apply it in the rolling up way instead of the unrolling way. Very nice.

[@jmuller86]

that irks me too. doing it this way keeps it tight, doing it the unrolling way keeps it loose and then it turns as you turn the pipes

[@MiniDigging]

@@jmuller86 Absolutely. Right on brother. Loose, and it balls up and will leak. Some people will argue that, but the minute you loosen the pipe fitting for a possible mistake you'll see. You don't have to re-roll it. If it's rolled tight in "This" direction you can back the fitting off and the teflon is still bonded. EVERY TIME. There's more to just direction of the threads, with bonding the teflon.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

That's an awesome find. When the camera was on the trailer- you could see & hear it didn't wobble and it was quiet. I'd definitely change the pony oil and jack oil. Make sure those lock rods are in good shape. Good spot for a $30 backup camera w/monitor! Nice to be able to cut own wood.

[@jerryglen986]

I also respect how serious you take handling this heavy equipment. Professional.

[@markreetz1001]

Good video Jesse. I appreciate you taking us from picking it up, to repairs, to using it. Very cool that you have wheels for your big stuff a way to pickup some work on the side. All the best.

[@canvids1]

Great video Jesse and I so enjoyed your production. Good buy for your first start. I used to work for the railway here in Canada . I hauled trailer trains with 20 ft containers, sometimes up to 125,000 LBs gross so it was great to watch you and all so going through the gears and mostly I ran fuller 10's and 13's speeds. We had no Jake Brakes just the gears.

[@JohnSmith-gr8kh]

Your knowledge is overwhelming along with a great work ethic nothing will stop you. Keep up the the work Jesse.

[@BlitzTalos]

Excellent buy. Some touch up, a good derusting/painting, new tires and planking and will last 35 more years!!!

[@markflajsner9944]

No doubt some shorts are good too, but personally speaking I very much enjoy the longer ones, whether the house builds or the truck fixes, both interesting and always learning something and of course entertaining. Keep them coming, please!

[@normhowes2975]

You can tell it's been driven on thruway a few miles. Good find!

[@ralphellsworth8140]

Hey Jesse, great video, I like watching the long videos. I did love that sound your truck made bringing home your excavator. You and Andrew like to get used equipment and bring it back to life, don't need a new one all the time. You guys take good care of your equipment. Be Safe and God Bless

[@GlobalistJuice]

I'm rooting for ya, Jesse! ... with everything you're doing for your business, homestead and family - and I think a lot of people are rooting for ya too!👍

[@swtlew]

Is it me or do others just love seeing Jesse work on things. He has a way of making everyday jobs [ he does ] very interesting to watch. Watching him really relaxes me. Maybe because I'm just glad I don't have to do them. Lol Much respect from Houston, Texas.

[@bigmotter001]

A good investment Jesse. Thanks for taking us along and take care.

[@gordonagent7037]

Hey Jesse, I. A new subscriber from Australia and I’m catching up on all your old videos and have to tell you I am really enjoying the changing content of your videos, it’s great to see your versatility operating, driving, repairing, maintaining etc so keep them coming. It’s also great to see that you are constantly adding to your fleet and this lowboy will be an awesome addition. Keep working hard young man, you are really doing a great job and moving forward. Well done.

[@SuperIanjohnson]

Nice video, Jesse; started me thinking just how far you have progressed since I first started watching you. Well done, young man !

[@johndouglasdawson7298]

Great video love watching them always interesting, you always explain things well , long or short always a good watch. Thanks

[@douglasmeek9774]

Thank you for the video! I just bought a Rogers 35 ton from Maryland and am fixing it. I’m retired and collect antique tractors. I am learning also even if I’m old..

[@Mrcaffinebean]

I had no idea those had engines. I always learn something on this channel.

[@bronc7789]

Some run their hydraulics off a pony motor like this some use a pto set up with a wet line off the truck.

[@georgiapatriot4575]

And some do not use hydraulics at all. Check out the RGN that Steve uses on the youtube channel FSC Speed Shop.

[@RubenKelevra]

They usually don't and are just lifted by the tractor backing up on them. But those ride extremely low.

[@CerebralAilment]

Nice setup man! Not to shabby, I be being able to move heavy stuff yourself will open up a lot of doors. Get those painted up to match will look really slick with some new boards & paint.

[@beboboymann3823]

Fantastic!! Next time you haul a heavy load, mount your camera on the roof near the exhaust stack so we can hear her work.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I Love it! Having the ability to move BIG Sh*t around really opens up a BUNCH of AWESOME possibilities! I'm currently in the market or an old forgotten Lowboy that needs a bunch of work, so I really enjoyed the video!!

[@oranatlanta7114]

Wasn't possible to buy the one you found at that old scrapyard?

[@jmuller86]

yea they were really hard to find . I wasted like a week of my life driving to see ones that were rotted right out. almost gave up driving far and was ready to wait until I found one closeby

[@jmuller86]

I actually know a guy that has one in NH, its a little bit newer than this one I think he wanted 5k for it if you are interested just let me know

[@Sjanzo]

@@jmuller86 in Europe, lowboys like this would have steering axles. One more system that needs maintenance, but without it, you dont have access to a lot of narrow entrances... a stepped deck equipment trailer with the axles a few yards further up front would already make a big difference in manoeverability

[@stevensaxon8888]

@@jmuller86 Jesse everyone here in ga are crazy about a 55ton. They don't want a 50 or 60 ton.

[@diamondexcavatingconstruct5226]

I like it. When you put the excavator on. You hook the truck back up to the trailer and back the excavator towards the front more

[@robbieeades1956]

When you back up to the lowboy trailer after loading or unloading back up enough to spin the rear tires just a touch. It just helps to set the locking mechanism better. But you got a very nice trailer there Jesse. It is well built and should last you a very long time. Great video.

[@CraftBeerTastic]

Resurrecting old iron. God bless you brother!

[@astonmartin2727]

Congrats Jesse on another good investment. It definitely needs some rust shaved of it. Maybe do it in stages cleaning it up. Make it pretty again. Yes i do agree some 15 minute videos of the odd jobs here and there with speed mode would be great. We love the long videos of you fixing stuff as we learn something new every day. Keep the Dollars rolling in Bro.

[@nevillekinsley5610]

Love the long bids your stuff is always so interesting

[@kennethhume8628]

Great video and you’ve certainly mastered the noiseless gear change .🇬🇧👍👍

[@MichaelWilliams0311]

Nice trailer Jesse! I can offer a tip, sand and paint your rims on the tractor. DOT will hone right in on them and decide you may be easy pickins for them...it will make your pretrip much easier looking for cracks or defects also.

[@prestonfaust4267]

Jesse, I like the long videos, they make my day better. Thanks for the video!

[@jimanderson4495]

Great addition to your “fleet”. I wish you would have filmed the job you brought the excavator from. I love your channel and ANY video you upload! Thanks for the efforts that keep me entertained.

[@jmuller86]

I did film that job, but it will be a little while before it is ready, It was a geothermal job

[@willb3018]

Great trailer. You are a smart man with your money. "Let it earn its keep first". I never really understand concern over long videos. Just hit pause and rejoin when you can. Make them as you see fit. Content is key.

[@the2060ish]

Good find and repair video.. Good luck with it Jess.

[@jeffmayeux1692]

Jesse, I realize that the camera work makes the job take longer, but it enhances the video. You continue to do awesome work as a mechanic and videographer! Content like this is appreciated.

[@martinkennard1669]

Great video. I prefer the long ones. I have to agree, low boys just appear better balanced. A good addition to your growing large machine collection.

[@RKO36]

The owner of that company that you bought it from is a really good guy!

[@josephcarino5829]

This kid never ceases to amaze me GOOD WORK JESSE Tell your folks we said what up from Syracuse Your wife and kids too Your growin Jesse. Keep going

[@DSGLABEL]

315 in da building!

[@Mathiews81]

Good buy! A paint job would be a nice satisfying video! 👍

[@131R30]

When working with NPT hydraulic lines up to 3,000 psi, I was taught to wrap just 1 time with teflon tape, leaving 2 end threads empty so no tape "washed" into the line. It worked every time!

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Loctite 545

[@MrRossman104]

So awesome man! Really showing that entrepreneurial spirit, building up your skills and fleet, one by one.

[@TheFossil999]

Great job, you have mastered that gearbox.

[@chrismononen663]

Mad respect, keep up with the videos, great to see you milling your own boards.

[@johndoesen1718]

Nice addition to your fleet. It'll save you a lot of money when you can haul your own heavy equipment.

[@brianelliot2719]

Fun drone footage. Those are some hairpin turns, as shown by the drone camera 😉

[@krispetersen9595]

You've got a good way of explaining things you're working on

[@sheepdoglogic]

You got a good deal on that trailer. Been researching this type of trailer for a while now, will be using it with my COE. Anyway, I want a manual RGN, less things to break and fix. Anyway, really nice trailer and was great hearing you talk about the legal weight limits and such. So many guys forget about that topic and it can really get you in trouble..

[@sappernz]

Nice job Jesse..first time I've one of these lowboys in action...thanks

[@northeasterndirtandpropert7974]

Having to move stuff around with no dependence on others is nice.There also a reason why truckers charge the rates that they do,as you know,float that rig for a year and look at the costs of keeping a commercial vehicle on the road.Most people do not really realize why truckers need big dollars to run,NOTHING is getting cheaper.Great vid.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Great comment! Prior to retirement, I owned and operated trucking companies for over 40 years. When I retired it was a totally different game than when I started!!!!

[@frederickmoller]

Another great video, Jesse, and from what I see, ALL your videos are damn good so I will always watch them, Thanks so much!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Great work ethic! Looks like the swing lever for uncoupling the trailer from the goose neck is missing a lock pin to keep it in coupled or uncoupled position. Drove semi briefly for a farmer. You're doing well! Thanks for the video! Life is a learning curve! HINDSIGHT is 20-15!

[@craigculver1933]

Your moving upward with no bitching or complaining, just a can do work ethic, Much respect from an old time construction guy.

[@assessor1276]

Great job Jesse. I like the way you work: face every new task and challenge calmly and with determination. I would suggest getting a toolbox up at the field though.

[@Whipple1]

Did anyone else see a Sasquatch run over on the road at 48:57 into the video?!?! Nice trailer you got there, Jesse! Cheers! Whipple

[@mjk8710]

Nice acquisition that 35’ low loader that exhaust brake sounds like machine gun fire great video Jesse on and upwards 💯👍🏻🇬🇧

[@markbrown6236]

You have come a long way, I remember when all you had was that zero turn John Deere excavator. Long or short, always enjoy your videos.

[@oneteaminbristolbcfc]

I love that wrench welded on to that socket brilliant!!

[@jackjacke4654]

That's gotta feel awesome. Congrats Jesse on your accomplishments. I believe you need to service the pony motor. Sounds like its idoled a bit to high... Sand blast it and paint the trailer... Muller trucking. : )

[@bertmohi3671]

You have magic handz Jess luv all your shows 👍👍👍👍🙌

[@sal_e._mander5151]

With all the equipment you've picked up, it's time for a full fledged service truck!

[@joserios2609]

THIS 👆🏽👆🏽👆🏽

[@skycowboy_7391]

You got the cash? I’ll help him find one 😎

[@DieselFuelOnly]

Good deal on the trailer. Looks like you're getting more comfortable with the rockwell trans! The wet kits are nice if you're also running and end dump or other trailer that needs a hydraulic setup, but it's something else in the way any time you're working under the truck, another set of long hydraulic hoses to look after and hook/unhook any time you uncouple, and another possible place for fluid to leak out from underneath your truck. The PTOs need to be carefully installed and shimmed to the transmission to get the right backlash on the gear teeth, you'll oftentimes have to fabricate a support for the pump, and if the PTO case cracks it'll dump every bit of transmission gear oil on the ground and cost you a transmission if you're aren't careful about keeping up on your fluid levels. I've caught it twice on some trucks where I work. The nice thing about the pony setup is everything is self contained, and if you can look after a log splitter you can look after that unit. Congrats on getting your own truck and lowboy, I think that will serve you well for a long time.

[@RustyNail5856]

Very nice Jesse. i am glad you got you a nice lowboy trailer at a great price. take care.

[@Asomesauc]

Badass happy for you. Can't wait for some maintenance videos.

[@jdhorton1432]

Congrats!! Man, you can fix ANYTHING! Your skill set is such a blessing! Just know that I LOVE your long vids! I learn so much! Shorter vids are fine! Either way, I'm all in! Enjoy your style & ability to explain to us what's going on. I appreciate you! Thanks for taking us along for the ride! 👌🏾

[@clutchSA]

Very cool trailer. I like your long videos, nothing boring about them. Keep up the good work

[@1345mack]

Thank you for sharing, I love your new lowboy

[@tazza1076]

Just a suggestion there Jesse, seeing as your carrying heavy loads !!! You could raise the fifth wheel 4'and that will give you a bit of ground clearance as it is low in the front of the trailer than it is at the back ,( that what i could see from the video) and also enough height when you unhitch from the low boy .. If that is just a little bit too high , you can use your air bags on the prime mover to lower it enough so you can get out, then put the air bags back up or you can make a leaver that flip up too support the neck of the trailer near the back of the chassis behind the fifth wheel when you unhook you engage the leaver that lifts the blocks ... I've been driving trucks for 30 years and ever since air bag have been use , we always dump the air bags about 2" away from the trailer then once where under the skid plate we activate the air bags then slowly reverse back on once the fifth wheel is touching skid plate ... Look Jesse, seeing as your carrying heavy weight, i would get it sand blast so that you can see if it is structurally sound and there is no cracks in the chassis rails of the trailer ... The last thing you want is too loose your load or kill some one ... So just go over all the welds too check if there aren't any stress cracks ... If there no stress cracks , you've got your self a good trailer that will last you for some time ...Well done Jesse !!!!

[@JamesLeatherman]

Your shifting is super tight - you've been practicing!

[@markbrown6236]

He's starting to look like he knows what he's doing. Well done.

[@winsurfer123]

I see you shifting like a pro! Good find. Great video.

[@schsch2390]

Considering what you have in the big truck/trailer, another $200-300 in front and rear view recording cameras might be worthwhile as a liability reducer while driving and also an aid to backing up when you reattach the trailer. I know you have a lot of cameras already but a permamount in cab would I think be worth it. Big trucks loaded can be a magnet for certain unsavory types. Really like your explanations and didactic thinking through while you work.

[@luckydog3825]

Never met a trailer I didn’t want. Nice one 👍

[@angelaslaney1514]

Strong nuts in use there Jessie, with those lever configurations used to remove the 1" pipe

[@evtoilnj]

I think you did good on the trailer buy. The FLD would look great with a metal bumper, bumper guides and 425/65's on the front

[@mccnoutdoormaintenancellcc9868]

Great buy Jesse it can also be rented out for others who can't get a piece of equipment moved cause everyone else is booked up or tied up on jobs of their own.

[@mikes1097]

Always love your detailed videos dont change!

[@roberto33812]

Good set up wish you all the best with it 👍

[@Alex-uy7pc]

I had a big ol shed moving trailer with a honda 7 horse hyd pump. I don't think I kept it for more then 6 months and just used hydros off the truck. Now I already had the pump, but if you can get one its so much nicer and I feel more reliable

[@G-Man-kc2nm]

Nice trailer Jesse. I used a 4x4 across my truck chassis to hold the neck up. Took me a bit learning how to hit RR tracks, after a bit I never got stuck. Looks great best of luck with the new trailer.

[@jmuller86]

how did you manage across the tracks? I got it hung up pretty bad today blocking both lanes, I used steel shims to get it up but it would be nice to do something ahead of time so I am not blocking traffic

[@G-Man-kc2nm]

@@jmuller86 If it's not too bad approach on a angle, My trailer was old and has slot of slop. I didn't have the inside pins like you have. I could use my Jack to lift the trailer and use a 6x6 + blocking truck chassis, to keep it higher when I put the jack up. It wasn't the safest, but worked good. Real extreme, ramp it like a mobile home. Cribbing to raise the trailer wheels. Always keep the RR phone number in your truck, just in case. Let me know if this helps.

[@flir67man84]

Congratulations on your trailer. I might recommend replacing the trailer brake canisters since your getting close to max weight. Flip trailer on side with that excavator. To give it a good inspection.

[@trucker37841]

As always, great work and another great investment. Thanks for sharing!

[@russorpcom]

A really good enjoyable video! Congratulations on your purchases.

[@TheJstewart2010]

Very nice trailer. Congratulations. She'll be a good moneymaker for you.

[@richie4ohio]

Very nice new member of the family!

[@magdielperez1670]

Nice work Jesse, regards from Puerto Rico!

[@18twilliams]

For what you are doing that's a perfect fit! Very nice!

[@bigsid1984]

Your videos get better and better, awesome setup

[@dennisjmahoney8984]

some lowboys have a hydraulic lift in gooseneck to hold up, instead of the board. use a 3" x 4" that is wider then the truck frame. also your boards on the lowboy deck should be at least a 1/2" to 1" higher then the steel frame, this way your steel tracks will be on the wood and not the steel frame. also for the outriggers, which I don't see on the lowboy, do the same for the outriggers board, your tracks will be on wood and not the steel. look at some other lowboys to see what they have. your doing a great job on the repairs.

[@doorjumper2549]

I love these new equipment videos, I get my rum and coke and let it rip.

[@GM-122]

A fresh coat of paint and that thing will look like it was just painted!

[@markstevens1729]

In the classic “Camarata” style.

[@thelyingscotsman7993]

LOL.

[@chrislawver966]

Andrew right there😄

[@kreazyv8]

something with turd , and shine? im missing the smelly part............

[@markstevens1729]

@@kreazyv8 the original line was Andrew looking at an old barn and starting the sentence out hopefully and mid sentence realizing that a new coat of paint wasn’t going to be enough. Not sure where the smelly-turd-shining reference is coming from, but…

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

New subscriber here. Good job on the load securement! Just be cautious with the overhang on the tracks. If it projects 4" or more beyond the sides of the trailer you will need 4 flags. One for each of the 4 corners of the projecting load. Have a great day!