My NEW 1964 Michigan 125A series II Loader

[@petercullen1500]

Great story telling, Big John!!

[@AlaskaNostalgia66]

I suppose, at least in some way, I kinda miss telling stories to my school kids. But don't tell anyone that...

[@popilirol]

Well done and congrats on your new toy! I love Clark - Michigan, especially the A Series II. :)

[@AlaskaNostalgia66]

At the moment, I love them as well! Hope it continues...

[@dmflynn962]

Thanks for sharing the video. Have fun with the loader. When I was a small kid my town had a 1963 125A II that I thought was really cool and modern with so many sharp angles. I remember the Michigan's light yellow paint with dark blue wheels against the snow very well. The spec sheet I have lists its shipping weight as approximately 30,500 lbs. (with 20.5 x 25 tires). If you are interested I have photos of a couple of 125A Series II on Flickr, even an HO model I made. Thanks again.

[@AlaskaNostalgia66]

That's an interesting comment! Funny how memories from childhood influence us in later years. My 125A has those same tires... which are NOT in great shape at this time! Any photos/info you might share would be welcome!

[@AugsterA]

Just found your channel, I have a 125B Clark Michigan Wheel Loader and just replaced the 555 Triple Nickle Cummins that was in it with a rebuilt engine. The tire size on my Loader is 23.5-25

[@AlaskaNostalgia66]

Well that's pretty interesting! I'd probably rather have a 125B but that's OK. Mine was built with a Cummins but somewhere along the way it was swapped out with a GM detroit 2 stroke diesel. Leaks a lot, but I'm hoping is has a lot of life left.

[@brock50pullingvideos]

The hydraulics should be faster than that. Take you all day to move one bucket load of dirt.

[@AlaskaNostalgia66]

I was being a bit timid with it at first, might be part of the perception. But, there is one or more significant leaks I need to deal with