Broken Vintage Backhoe for Free.. Lets fix it!

My friend came across this broken old home made backhoe excavator being given away by a farmer who had upgraded to a newer machine, we managed to get it running.
It is old, slow and heavy but it still does the job. He might need to get a bigger tractor, the old farmall super a was struggling to power it.

[@andrewrobertson7358]

You probably already know this by now, but that backhoe would have been pretty powerful when powered from the whole original tractor. The pump that's on there now is just too small. Look at the size of those rams. They need a lot of oil flow. Great vid guys.

[@Considerers]

This concept of using and old fixed machine to fix and run another old machine was very interesting and satisfying to watch, thank you for making these videos

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

These PTO's (Power Take Off )can be used to run a number of machines that need a drive - pumps as here, generators for a field welding machine, mills, lathes, water well drilling machine etc. They are very useful on the farm or outback. Truck gearboxes also have a PTO outlet.

[@loejodoneg9910]

Mohabat khan Malak qui

[@j81851]

I find your interaction with your friends to be both heart warming and uplifting. You freely give your time to help a good "mate" and we are the better for getting to watch you guys work hard with a giving kind heart. Thank you for championing values that show the best of each of us. In a dog eat dog step on whoever to get where one wants to go society this is genuinely refreshing and inspiring.

[@flat-earther]

hi j81, have you become a flat earther yet? If not I suggest watching _Level with Me (2023)_ by Hibbeler Productions

[@deaks25]

Is it weird that the most satisfying thing was listening to the old girl chugging happily away? Also, how quickly & smoothly she fires warms the soul; there's a machine that wants to be used.

[@treebuzzard5796]

If it's old iron & worked at one stage in it's life, Marty T & friend will have it fixed & running & doing better than before, love your videos...you don't talk a lot, you just do the repair, not like some of the others who click bait, then talk all the way through & don't repair anything...Yup your the best at repairing old iron.

[@MartyT]

Haha thanks man, we do our best to get the job done

[@tcmtech7515]

Given what most basic contractor done work costs these days, finding a old machine and fixing it to do the job plus keep afterward is very much a viable option. I and my family have been doing it for years and now boast a pretty good selection of older still very much functional machines that have collectively saved us a crazy amount of money compared to hiring the work we do with them done.

[@casedoumasr656]

Very true use what you have are use some thing that will save you money and save it for a rainy day because when some day as the old saying goes when it rains it pours .well right now with the virus alot of people DO not have a pot to piss in and now look what's happened . 🤔 Cjd wash state 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@isaakwelch3451]

If you have the space to keep it all and the know-how to fix them, not a bad solution. I find that using old equipment makes the jobs more fun for me

[@samueltooze]

Heating the bearing case up on the exhaust 👍I have learned something new today thanks lads great work

[@beckywatt5048]

samueltooze It's called sweating a bearing , takes about 300deg f to do the job , used mainly when rebuilding transmissions and differentials , also gear boxes , also when applying heat with a torch and penetrating oil , don't burn the oil , heat it to get it to suck in , similar to bees wax. In a " proper " dignified environment, ha ha , we would what is called a bearing oven .

[@bladerunner6354]

@@beckywatt5048 right, place in freezer to shrink. Better yet grease the first bearing from day one and avoid the headache!!!

[@brentbarnhart5827]

I as well, I honestly wouldn't have thought it would have made enough difference to matter. Don't forget samuel, they ALSO, cooled the bearing with brake cleaner to gain some shrinking effect.

[@teaCupkk]

For a moment there i thought they were going to press the bearing into the housing by putting it under the wheel of the truck and backing up onto it..

[@pauloneill9965]

It's great to see these machines, equipment, somebody's bread & butter saved. That was some 1s pride & joy once probably quite expensive in the day. Love seeing these old girls back running working rather then been scrapped so respect a big cheers thanks many regards from Ireland D1 Patriot. 👍🇮🇪☘Godbless 🙏PS also 1 can't beat been free here hoping to see you saving many more.✌

[@clearlake2369]

Wain-Roy invented the first backhoe, actually there names are Vaino Holopainen and Roy Handy, that is not a homemade backhoe. Great find guys and great video, thank you!

[@kenhorlor5674]

Hah, was about to say that.

[@MsSephrena]

Really cool - had never seen a backhoe such as this before - Most interesting... Thanks for sharing...

[@mikemenchio5168]

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[@BigBoss-vy7ci]

Every man needs a Bloke like old number 17 here, He's super positive and can wrench.

[@v26224]

Looks like an old tractor, with everything stripped and a pto hydraulic pump added. I like it

[@haraldpettersen3649]

2 Stroke, Running and repair - Half a tractor :)

[@jburritt426]

I do love that old Farmall you have. It is a sweet old machine. I really enjoy seeing machines come alive yet again.

[@MartyT]

Its a goodie, any excuse to start it up and give it a run

[@simontay4851]

Its not really powerfull enough to run the hydraulic pump though. It was only just managing. The backhoe needs its own engine or a tracktor with more HP.

[@bladerunner6354]

@@simontay4851 that was low throttle position which is sufficient enough to try it see how it works and get use to controls. That little farm all has more sac than that

[@mjallenuk]

That was a smashing ending to a short run of videos... great to see those pair working together!

[@spannerman2887]

Yes definitely based on an old Nuffield backend. Surely worthwhile either replacing the front half or even the whole tractor as it would leave a far handier machine. Fitting the backhoe onto a 472 Leyland with a front end loader would create a 4wd backhoe.

[@SilverJigProductions]

My instructor when I did auto tech 3 years ago, a man of 30+ years experience on wrenches, told us constantly to never use our hands as a hammer! He said he always regretted not taking up a lot of safety practices sooner out of pride or whatever the silly reason mechanics don't like safety is. Hahaha.

[@RogerRHF]

I always get so excited when I see one of your videos show up on my notifications. Your advice is solid, you got the knowledge of a million mechanics, and you don't mess around. Your videos are such amazing content. Thank you for making videos for us.

[@Si74l0rd]

I love the outback ingenuity too, hot exhaust and cold solvent. Use what you got has never been so clearly demonstrated with so little "proper" equipment. I've seen plenty of people putting parts in the oven and freezer for the same purpose, but the *exhaust as an oven* workaround was new to me for sure. I'll never look at an exhaust the same way again without seeing it's now myriad uses!

[@ian.lwilson7156]

Thats brilliant! Nice seeing our NZ scenery too.

[@MoosesValley]

They sure don't build 'em like that anymore. Another great old machine saved. Nice job !

[@xplore7359]

Rescuing vintage machinery with vintage machinery. Love it!

[@erwinrommel7008]

Thanks for the cool videos. It's so nice of your friends to let you use their equipment.

[@zkdadof4]

Brilliant videos. Great to see you giving it a go at these things.

[@FC-cz6zd]

Your friend seems to be a lot of fun to work with. Great attitude...

[@danw1955]

Pretty nice rig for the price of a new bearing! I'm surprised it still had hydraulic fluid in it, nevermind the fact that it actually worked and didn't leak. Even if you decided to scrap it out, the cylinders are probably worth a couple hundred bucks apiece!😁👍

[@gordbaker896]

Well done. A lot of ingenuity keeping it as a platform.

[@nickdonaldson8993]

That is some nice backyard engineering Thanks for sharing

[@1farmgate]

you are the most constructive guy"s i know on my u - tube channels. luv it

[@fourbyfourer]

LOL your friend was like a kid with a new toy when you guys got the backhoe up and working.

[@haraldpettersen3649]

Another example of, "you use what you have" and for the farmers is often quite necessary. Half a tractor like excavator clearly shows this.

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Using the truck exhaust to heat up that bearing housing was genius

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

That was a very good idea to warm up the bearing part to get it to fit - real #8 wire stuff..!! Enjoyed watching.

[@smallblockfuelie]

“heat it up on your exhaust”. Outstanding !

[@ALWhite-ub1ye]

Wain-Roy was the company formed by the pair that invented the backhoe. That looks like the first generation production models they were making from the late 40s to 53. I've got a second generation model from 57 that was made under license by Sherman. Sometimes it's easier to find information on the Sherman Power Diggers, but they're essentially the same.

[@Si74l0rd]

Thanks for the information. I love watching the videos but all too often with vintage and antique equipment information on them is scarce and it always leaves my mind-belly hungry.

[@ToreDL87]

Yeah, Ferguson, Sherman, Shawnee, Sesam etc, all work essentially on the same drawings, how much of that got kicked back in royalties... we'll never know!

[@11111972cjb]

I'm only two minutes in and can't help myself. They are called stabilisers not feet. Had my own earthmoving company back in the day. I imported a rock breaker from France and hung it on the Back of the backhoe. I was making $80 per hour 30 years ago but the breakdowns were terribly expensive. All the best with this one.

[@MsLancer99]

I didn't think you two would ever get it to work but you did. I would change the pump

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

That's quite a unit haven't seen one like that before, good job guys. Love the neighborhood

[@MADKIWI]

Quite a collection building, Marty T Vintage Earthworks...

[@alexduncan9941]

Having the word "Vintage" in the name might end up being too restrictive. He should just call it "MArty T Earthworks" or MATE for short.

[@MarkMorland]

Reassemble your PTO shaft so the yokes are parallel. Universal joint angles will then match.

[@borisjohnson1944]

It looks like the female bit has broken at some stage and has been welded incorrectly. Being square they should align no matter which way they are put together.

[@curm1778]

Never stop. You inspire us all. Also, mind the sheep. Some of them be crazy.

[@M21L35]

That Farmall reminds me of one of the Golden Books my dear Mom read to me as a child. It was about a scorned little locomotive, called "The Little Engine That Could".

[@abelpadilla7789]

That’s pretty Awesome Marty T. Once you get the hang of the controls you’ll kick ass Amazing job guys .

[@eddybetanya]

Love the banter between these two.Good to see.

[@axelusul]

This like the NZ version of "Thunderbirds" and "Steptoe and Son", with 5, 4, 3, 2 " Oh!, yeah!!!". LOL. Great Stuff.

[@Mercmad]

Barry Crump I reckon .

[@waynerainey2606]

I have no Kiwi in me.... I really don't! Auckland ! what>. well I'm off for a flat of piss, be back when you finish rofl

[@ocevicheband502]

The dipper/boom and rams look like early Case construction king.

[@Si74l0rd]

That is a spindly looking tractor you're using to drive it! It kinda looks like a giant version of a kid's sandbox digger. Must be a bit of a pain in the arse to position on site, but for a farmer who can't justify the cost of a full excavator it would do for digging pits and ditches for drainage. Nice job getting it operating properly again, as usual ;) Thanks for the video guys.

[@lynneperg6853]

Good old mechanic's ingenuity strikes again. It's satisfying to watch you bring an old timer back to life. Thanks for sharing.

[@heathworsley8347]

Fun video. Looking forward to seeing you do the proper maintenance a machine like that deserves, and putting it to work with your other resurrected tools.

[@andykane439]

Love the videos mate watching from ireland brings back memories some of the machines

[@orgcoast5990]

Great stuff you guys. I really enjoy what you do. Old does not necessarily mean bad or not useful.

[@mattk9338]

From the state of Nevada, USA. Love your adventures, wish I could take part. Looks like a lot of fun!

[@beakittelscherz5419]

Whatever age boys get to... it all leads to play with stuff to have fun😁😁😎👍

[@mountainman1961]

I would add a 20 hp motor to run your hydraulics. And you could make it self moving like those ones harbor freight sells! Great job guys!!

[@Worldslayer85]

Nice find. great to see it up and running again (Y)

[@glenpaul3606]

You should spray all rusted nuts and bolts you intend on removing with Liquid Wrench or penetrating oil and let it sit for a few min. Makes the job much easier. Some oil on that chain would be a good idea also.

[@richardross7219]

That is a Wain Roy made in Massachusetts. Probably around 1960. I've got one that was mounted on a 2 ton truck. Nice video. Good Luck, Rick

[@joconnor3567]

Any idea where in Massachusetts?

[@bobjoncas2814]

..great resto' of some old iron..good vid..

[@DaSlaughterer]

Thank you. This content is gold. 🥇

[@MrDerekj1970]

Top notch job there fellas,well done!

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Video Marty T, I remember a set up in the 1960's run by a guy with the last name of Gibson, who ran something similar behind an early Fordson, in North Canterbury! while the idea of these are great, they are very labour intensive compared to the modern excavator! and especially if they have tracks! Thanks for sharing

[@I_M_Nonno]

Not one guy the world over, didn't have the same thought when sliding the two shafts together! :-)

[@MartyT]

Lol I added some Barry white music at that point but it got pinged for copyright so I took it off

[@johnt7232]

Well they are male and female shafts

[@oukie666]

@DeViiNe MoDz it's 2019 you gotta triple check nowadays 😂

[@bladerunner6354]

@DeViiNe MoDz That's where invert comes into play, lol

[@super6954]

@@oukie666 I was told once If you got to check any lower than the prominent Adams apple, it's sure is a convincing wrong one and a nasty surprise L.O.L

[@harrycallahan2962]

Good job and wonderful idea. Congratulations from France

[@hugoburton5222]

Dude. That things huge. So cool you guys got it working.

[@imouse3246]

"How do you get down?" Carefully, very carefully.

[@scottbourdon5423]

Great work guy's . A lot of fun to watch!

[@reonieslife2742]

I bet your missrz looooves watching your videos and realizing where all the missing towels have gone haha

[@chasiu75]

He sounded like he really enjoyed greasing those fittings. 😆

[@merrymanrc]

Hi Marty I glad you got a new use equipment for your tractor 👍👍

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

WELL DONE YOU GUYS - ANOTHER MACHINE IS SAVED - JUST GREAT AND LOVING IT !!!!

[@simonframpton7090]

Yup that bearing has certainly done its job well. 😋

[@StrangeWorldcnn]

Your videos really make me happy. Really awesome!!

[@zdog0336]

I love your life style. Wish I could have something similar.

[@timrico1377]

Great work guys. Have fun

[@donlowe7093]

You buy the whole bearing and case together!

[@_P0tat07_]

That is so cool! I’ve never seen a trailed, PTO powered backhoe. On a tractor frame none the less. It looks like it’s in decent condition also. You should definitely swap the controls out for dual, 2 axis levers. The 4 levers for the boom just seem like a hassle.

[@heartland96a]

Four stick may be old school but they work Its all a matter what you learn on .

[@ToreDL87]

Twin stick blocks cost a fortune, better to stick with what it has, it isn't to be used every day anyway.

[@martinbrooks1562]

Another great watch thanks

[@KPearce57]

The backhoe swing frame was invented in 1947 by Vaino (pronounced Waino) J. Holopainen and Roy E. Handy Jr. The swing frame "allowed the hydraulic digging arm to swing to the side to dump the bucket."[6] In April 1948 Wain-Roy Corporation sold the very first hydraulic backhoe, mounted to a Ford Model 8N tractor, to the Connecticut Light and Power Company for $705.[6]

[@rocky3075]

Now you have an awesome implement for the Farmall. Color matches too.

[@annechristiansen941]

Tusen takk for god underholdning. 👍🤗👍

[@TheBlackShadow270]

Love the videos Marty. Always interesting to watch.

[@seastacker8582]

Wow, that is one crazy home made contraption. I love it.

[@jabbalechat7910]

Fascinating as always... 👍

[@scania1982]

Thx for the greasing shots. Those had not seen grease for a long time.

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Wow great find

[@Quadboueux]

Well done and congrats for this new toy back to work!

[@jakemurphy9536]

I like it that you always grease and lube, before trying anything else. For a few years, I ran a workshop for an earthmoving outfit. The machine operators were paid a weekly allowance for greasing. It was offered as an incentive. It worked but only on the few. The wear on backhoe bearings was unacceptable in a number of instances. A number of skilled operators lost their jobs for failing to care for their machines.

[@jakemurphy9536]

@@JohnSmith-yv6eq It's an idea, but one that wouldn't really work. Fine, if all the machines are working the same site, but not a lot of good if they are different sites, a long way apart. Personally, I would expect that a skilled operator would care for his machine, and not need telling to do what is essential maintenance.

[@stanwebb3480]

It looks a few piece of metal needs replaced but for the most part it move Great.... Large and wide bucket for working fast and moving a lot of dirt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The tractor got great work out this day!!!!!!!!! Now to put all your toys to work making money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@super6954]

Thats an interesting use of a backhoe attachment and a shagged out old Nuffield tractor L.O.L. For free and his new bearings/time he's not loosing anything if he can't afford a proper digger and can use this or even if he cashed it for scrap. Somebody needs to tell him go easy on that grease gun though. Too much grease can be the same as not enough on bearings. I worked on a combine header a few weeks ago they used a battery gun for maintenance, every bearing on it had the seals blown out the sides with to much grease. My bet is every bearing on the other machines there was the same. Thanks for sharing the adventure" cringe moments and all" with the hitch set up, man he was lucky that never came off. see you for the next adventure, take care guys.

[@smoker318]

“Oh would you just look at that” lol

[@Cordova.S.William]

Greetings Marty T from méxico! 🍀

[@frrapp2366]

we have an old 9n ford tractor with a homemade backhoe on it old and slow leaks a lot but it beats a shovel all to heck. needed a punch to roll the bearing out also when you had to get the breaker bar to loosen the bolt a mechanic taught me to "double up" on the end wrench, hook the socket end of a 2nd wrench over the open end of the 1st wrench to increase the leverage

[@JusBidniss]

9:56 Gives new meaning to 'lubricating the mating surfaces'....

[@mikehors7351]

Look's like 8N or 9N rearend and the backhoe is a grave digger was it;s main use here in USA or CANADA. You will find more about them online. Nice find.

[@JBFromOZ]

Mate what a score! I’m hoping I will find an old dozer somewhere around my district could use it to build in some more swales and make the dam bigger here

[@bborkzilla]

Fresh from the factory that Farmall had just about 17 HP from the PTO.

[@NuffMan_]

The base of that backhoe looks like a nuffield, with a somewhat rare adjustable back axle.. they were good backhoe platforms, i have a backhoe for my DM4 nuffield and it has the same adjustable axle. The engine block of nuffields is made of paper.. maybe that was the reason why this one was converted to be towed by other tractor.. maybe if you could find front end from a busted nuff you could tur it to a combleted tractor again :) looks like a 4/60 nuff rear to me

[@hellbringer09]

its setup like an old case 4 stick... learned on them machines thankfully anything is easy after that...

[@423tech]

Sometimes all you've got is a good eyeometer. 😂

[@rickychopper]

Great result again, you'll be giving the Thunderbirds fleet a run for their money at the rate your going.

[@chasiu75]

I loved playing with those in the sandbox.

[@stewbird]

I bet that old girl has dug some drains in her time. Great to see it back running again. The Super A did seam a wee bit small.

[@simontay4851]

It was only just managing to power it without stalling.

[@bladerunner6354]

Thats just low throttle. That pump doesnt take much to spin it