Abandoned Six Wheeled Skidsteer! Sitting for 15 Years! Will It Run?!?

The local museum has had this 1213 Bobcat "Feller Buncher" skidsteer in their posession for 15 years. With the collapse of the roof on the building it was stored in this winter, it needs to be moved to a new home for the time being. Lets see if we can get it to run once again. This machine is not for sale. As always, thanks for watching!
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[@brianmiller763]

Way too much talking skip through about 3/4 of your program

[@moremortskerepair4354]

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[@dmaxdan]

Yeah he's a talker...

[@joethepirate1]

That’s why I’m here. Mortske’s a wealth of knowledge and fun to listen to. I know, I’m biased but it’s because my attention span is larger than most. It’s a generational thing.

[@sharpright6887]

@brianmiller763. The history, knowledge, and talking through his actions are why I watch Mortske.

[@jaimesan2609]

Brian, you just won a great big scheisse sandwich for the dumbest comment ever. Congrats!

[@DeadReckon]

Careful, Ole' Matt From Diesel Creek might get jealous of this rig.

[@magnusericson93]

This is a Swedish invention! Everyone who watch this video, with the Bobcat fellerbuncher 1213, should know this!! This is a Swedish invention, wich begans in the early 1980:s. Maybe 1982-1983 or something. I say this because I really know it!! I was an employee at the Swedish dealer for Bobcat, Lastor AB, in Sweden, up to 1990. I have been working severly years for introducing Bobcat in Sweden, from the middle of 1970:s. I'am very proud of this. It was as a really hard work to convince machineowners, farmers etc, that a Bobcat would be grateful for their business. But i'm driving my old Bobcat 443 to help my costumers, it stills works fantatic, and at my age of 70+. This invention, on the six wheeld Bobcat, started with one of our boss for the comnpay in Sweden, who was traveling over to USA, to visit the Bobcat Company in North Dakota. He found out that in USA , they use the concept with fellerbuncher. But with bigger machines. Why not with a Bobcat? Ok, back in Sweden , he gave the order to create a sixwheeled Bobcat, and in that time based on a Bobcat 743. The front axle with a boogie drived, by a chaincase and the rear axle was also put backwards, with a chaincase, and a pendulumarm to put the rear axleheigth, up and down. I have seen this sixwheeld Bobcat, built in Sweden with my own eyes, unfortunately , I have no picture and can not prove it, but I have it in my mind. This is a Swedish invention by the Swedish dealer for Bobcat, Lastor AB. Furthermore the Bobcat Company in USA did accept the id'e and start to produce it. It was in 1985-1986. The Swedish dealer, Lastor AB, imported the Bobcat 1213 fellerbuncher, around 1987, i think. I have seen it, with my own eyes. Bobcat Company in USA , did base the Bobcat 1213, on Bobcat 843 wih an Isuzu 4-cyl engine. I'm a big fan of Bobcat. I've been living with Bobcat since the middle of 1970:s and still doing it, in my age of 70+, and will do it to my end of life. Magnus Ericson, Sweden

[@iHap]

For community service action above and beyond the call of duty, Mortske receives a field Commission to Major. Duff Dog remains the soul carrying the everyday battle. Love the Duff!

[@morewithles]

Wouldn’t it be nice if more communities had a Mortske they could lean on! Good job! 💪👊🙏👍

[@netrioter]

North Dakotans are born survivors..handed down by the Scandanavians who were the only ones brave enough to settle there. Community is how you survive.

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Thanks for your time was fun 😊

[@murmur3966]

This episode is a prime example of why I like your channel. You went over to a museum to help them out with the very cool little Bobcat because you are a nice guy. That rocks big guy. Keep it up and you'll get a cool service truck just like Muffin's rig in no time. 🤘😁👍

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Thanks for that!

[@bigbill709]

Don't get your feller caught in the buncher no matter what.😊

[@1970Coronet_green]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MaxGiganteum]

Well... ahem... that all depends on exactly what the "buncher" is... - Max Giganteum

[@kentuckyrain2223]

😂😂😂

[@Joelontugs]

My hats off to you for not only donating your time but filming it for us I’ve never saw a 6 wheel bob cat

[@josephmoyer7280]

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[@rhondasweeney7271]

Glad you volunteered your time!

[@user-ul3vu4ks2p]

It's so cool to see a guy helping out the community for the greater good,more of us should!

[@alk5749]

If he’d only quit bumping his gums and actually do something. He thinks he’s a comedian, but he better not quit his day job.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

@@alk5749 aww, you really do need a hug don't you?

[@wubber2chc]

I feel a pinned comment coming up… 🤣

[@moremortskerepair4354]

@@wubber2chc Best I could do...

[@1965lostboy]

If people like Mortske ,mojo and other guys dont help out pass on their knowledge in years to come itll be videos on changeing your extension cord plug for you latest hoover electric car,, nowledge is power passing it on and helping others is more powerful

[@mikemadison2747]

I'm glad i'm not the only one that "Nerds Out" on old farm crap. Good stuff!

[@moremortskerepair4354]

haha

[@beardedscrapper538]

Glad to see stuff getting fixed up at the museum. What a mess that was. Good on you for helping out. And thanks again for bringing is along.

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Mortske.

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

The directors of the museum knew that if anyone could get it running it would be you! Nice job! 😁👍

[@thomaswermager1819]

Thanks for the Memorial Day video! Community service, nothing sez being a good neighbor more then that! Thank You!

[@terryeustice5399]

Hey Mortske great you got the Bobcat going for the Museum. Your a great guy. Still assisting after the Severe Weather. Thanks for sharing. ❤️👊👍

[@stanleymartin1613]

Cool video. Enjoyed watching ✌️ 😎

[@ft133]

Enjoyed your video Mortske.

[@Uzidoesitson]

31:37 relaxing holidays = work. I know the feeling. But I choose it, it’s what I love to do. I see you’re the same brother

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Thanks very much fun as always 😊

[@cliffpalermo]

1st bobcat video is here on KZbin great watch an excellent story about those brothers

[@wingdwolf56]

I really do admire how you help out in your community. A lot of people just move on when they become great big super stars, but it’s great to see you staying humble.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Well said!

[@twobabejinkins1736]

Pretty cool 6 wheel bobcat ! Thanks for sharing it ! Take care Duff & Sir !

[@johnsommerfeld6889]

Nice job getting her going!

[@robertvance1873]

This is going to be good 👍

[@The_HillPeople]

Still have my Vise Grips with the 40 year old acid burns. Had to run with those under the hood for far longer than I like to admit.

[@wattsd12]

I've been to Notrees, TX and didn't see one their either. Keep up the great work sir.

[@bhotrod1010]

Thank you for being there for the ol’ Forman community!

[@michaeldufresne9280]

Nice job on the skid steer in Mortske Carry-on

[@papeep2694]

Good deal. I fiddled with diesel just enough to know I love the sound of the old pneumatic starters. Tip of the hat for helping the museum.

[@elijahblasko887]

@18:20 I live in Reading, Pennsylvania and I take personal pride that someone from the Dakotas knows this small ass town I absolutely love it here

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Awesome!

[@user-gq1ut2dl8u]

Hey Mortske🍻and Duff🦴

[@madj74]

That thing's pretty neat!

[@anthonyblacker8471]

Wow.. pretty darn sweet service truck! It looks like her cherry hasn't even really been broken yet. Nice!

[@FrequencyOfThought]

That thing is in such good shape. wow

[@c0c0asauce]

I hope the museum has you play with some more of their exhibits. I used a hose clamp to hold a wheel on the axle of a furniture dolly. The lock washer thing got lost in the grass. Hose clamp gang.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

I saw one on an engine stand wheel last week!

[@c0c0asauce]

@@moremortskerepair4354 Ha, nice

[@moescruizinadventures5624]

You should make a t-shirt that says “ you can tell by the way it is” lol

[@peterouellette3874]

Good job Mort

[@carltontipper7070]

Well didn’t get a Monday video but this is even better. Love watching people help others. Thanks mortske. I’m a big car lover but nothing beats watching old machines run too.

[@robertvance1873]

Good Job Mortske I Knew you could do it, I love those inserts in the videos 😜 they Crack Me Up 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Till Next Time My Friend.

[@jaimesan2609]

You might want to take some of the more interesting home-builds at the museum to elaborate on. It would be great content.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Good suggestion

[@danieljohnson5162]

Yes glad you are giving back too the community you are a good person for that. I have never thought of using a hose clamp like that but it would work. Love your videos keep up good work!

[@moremortskerepair4354]

You gotta do what you gotta do!

[@gordd1447]

They call them tree shears. We use them for small trees in the north lol

[@reece2182]

Cool I just found this video because the same machine came up for sale near me on fb marketplace. Never seen one before and needed to know more

[@davida.p.9911]

A "duetche tool" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Good job getting her running, Mort! And of course you gotta do the "skid steer donut" 👍

[@moremortskerepair4354]

well yeah!

[@HammerPowered]

I can relate to the whole "I'm not much good at that relaxing thing everyone talks about" thing. Right there with you. That Bobcat is pretty cool, never saw one quite like that with the 6 wheels.

[@johndewey6829]

your a good kid Mortske

[@Nickhada-gm6sn]

Awesome 👌

[@daboenterprize8265]

Awesome cool machine 🎉🎉🎉❤❤🤍🤍💙💙

[@austinmoore2721]

That’s a nice camera your using its a super clear picture

[@glennnickerson8438]

The place is shaping up nicely--hope the museum has a great season Mr. M!

[@philipsearls1946]

Great video again Mortske. You learn something new everyday. My rule with Diesel engine's, Black smoke, excess fuel, White smoke, Air. Blue smoke, Trouble. The to much talking comment, Probley likes the book's with lots of pictures. Lol.

[@drizski]

Thank you for your content. I enjoy it very much.

[@briankarnowski5614]

Nice work, Mortske!

[@darrenhawken9766]

Cool cat thanks for sharing 👍💨💨

[@musttanger]

those locking pliers defiantly used to be military. They put that code on there to track them in a computer system so when you are done with your tools at the end of the day they can be accounted for after you turn them back in to the tool custodians.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

ahhhh

[@MarkEdwards-dm3fi]

this was different, glad you could donate your time to your community and that you could make a difference. Good show

[@moremortskerepair4354]

I appreciate that

[@karenkartz3163]

Well done.

[@mikemaccracken3112]

You would think a Bobcat Engineer could figure this thing out😂. My buddy had one of those for his forestry business and it got the daylights beat out of it due to falling branches.

[@johnhopkins6658]

Those filter wrenches are also good for opening your pickle jar.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

good to know!

[@johnburch6927]

When you were climbing in and fastening your seat belt, for some reason Super Dave Osborne flashed through my mind..lol

[@ksokie63]

Hey Mortske🖐, that was interesting. Always good to give back to your community whenever possible. Thanks again and have agoid evening✌️

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Same to you!

[@netrioter]

Pike lumber in northern Indiana had a few of these. One had an orchard attachment to shake fruit out of trees. They were orange and mid 80's in age. They look pretty cool decked out with the roof a/c and Kraco tape deck.. lolol

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Good stuff!

[@roadmaster92]

Another great video and you did an awesome job on that yellow bobcat.

[@jesterr7133]

I feel ya on the work thing. I have a full time job, a side business repairing small engine stuff, and I am renovating a house for fun, all while being disabled. I would go crazy if I sat still for long.

[@sethosborne6250]

Nice work Morske like duff good dog

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Appreciate it

[@patrickmurray4405]

Love your videos, but. enjoy a holiday once and a while man. Keep up the good work.

[@garysoykin2783]

Hey mortski, I’ve been watching your videos for many years. I gotta hand it to you you did good. I enjoy all of your videos. They’re just fun without being nasty. Keep up the great work.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

I appreciate that

[@steveyackel5533]

Quite a machine great video mortske !

[@nelsonannett5427]

never seen such a unit before wonder how well they worked. nice job getting her going for them and us. cheers morts.

[@thomaslenane1215]

Thanks for releasing the second channel video a couple days early. You're a standup guy Mortske!

[@kameljoe21]

The forestry package they offered has a hydraulic system that operated the rear axle to steady it while working up and down hill. They were based off the 843 models of the 80s. They were made in 1985 and 86.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Good to know

[@dennissanborn3159]

job well done sir.

[@ljkck3578]

If you want new locking pliers, Malco Eagle Grip is what you want. USA made in Dewitt, they are hella good. Unfortunately they quit making them, but still have inventory for sale and will honor the warranty.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

good to know!

[@garysprandel1817]

Well here I was thinking I'd be dealing with Mortske and Duff withdrawal this week. 😊 Helping out the community you're good people sir.

[@patricksquires77]

Never seen your vids before but this was entertaining. Thanks!

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@joethepirate1]

Pretty neat old rigs.

[@mikekopisz1227]

That actually is a pretty rare unit...all Bobcats used Kubotas prior to the Doosan buyout..first unit I've ever seen with an Isuzu...cool unit..thanks for sharing

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Oh man they had Ford, Perkins, Peugot, Onan, Wisconsin, Deutz and several other engines

[@mikekopisz1227]

@More Mortske Repair yeah,actually you're right...I have seen a few a few gassers too,that used Wisconsins and ford 2.3's..but those were units from the late 70s early 80s...

[@Ian-of9oi]

I like that hose clamp trick.

[@Ian-of9oi]

I don’t know why my name has -of9oi on the end of it. When did that start?

[@jobertvangool9961]

What an awesome surprise, it almost feels like Christmas! Thank you!

[@moremortskerepair4354]

Happy holidays!

[@LKN117]

I actually do a good bit of work up at the Doosan facility in NC. They do final assembly of Bobcat skid steers, minis and sub compact tractors up there. They are more or less doing the final touches on a 70ish million dollar addon to that facility right now. I go up there to work on any CAT engines they have troubles with after assembly in new air compressors, or if they have any issues with refurbished units they build up there.

[@gregorygibson5455]

Hello Mortske and Duff Dog

[@tyhogue8316]

Just think of all the wonderful things you’re going to learn about vintage one of a kind machinery that you’ll forget because it’s vintage and one of a kind! Lol

[@bensymington5550]

❤❤❤❤ Love your videos, awesome con tent

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video MORTSKE REPAIR :) also yes Bobcat amazing fix up and bet you enjoy working on it!

[@leftlanedrivers]

Your wealth of information is truly amazing. Thank you for your investment in time each week 😊

[@glennnickerson8438]

No matter what Puddin said last nite!😆

[@kimberlywilliams9757]

Yes, The video I've been waiting for! 😁👍

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Yay! Always worth the wait 😊just the greatest channel ♥️

[@Anonymous..VQ3.5Lg35]

Customer states would love to see these battery hose clamps lol 😂

[@stevebrzezinski8480]

That's pretty neat

[@Kenton-rr5vz]

That thing is mint😮

[@WingmanJohnny]

Super cool.

[@johnkranz4004]

Nice work Mortske

[@mattsimms4325]

Great video man

[@TimothyRussell-uv7uv]

Love the different videos…

[@marke.howerter-american526]

Wow that is so close to Ellendale! I’ve been to Oakes and Forman

[@phillacy5545]

Aww Mortske you didn't go there 😂. He is gonna get you back. I can't wait ❤

[@alvalle1206]

Nice work. We all need machines like that.

[@moremortskerepair4354]

No doubt!

[@billdyke9745]

That is one great service truck. Well done to that feller. 👍