No Other Machine Like It - Custom Backhoe Upgrade Finished and Tested - Summit Hydraulics

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Great job Captain Kleeman

[@NickP03]

1st time i heard spray paint becoming an athlete. Definitely stealing that one. 😂

[@KevinChristiansen-i2q]

Great video Captain Kleeman

[@psuu1]

Looking great - think you might be single-handedly increasing the value of old backhoes with this series! :) Looking forward to seeing what comes next. Machine looks awesome with that big grapple on there.

[@blondelizard5453]

That Dirt perfect grapple

[@hvnfun8601]

Toys are fun.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

You have every reason to be in a good mood about this achievement Mike. All your own work and a great result 👍😀 Excellent as always Mike 👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@abelincoln95]

It was nice to hear Farmer Chris tell you that 555 is doing more than a newer tractor is capable of. Always a plus to get validation from someone you know & trust.

[@geraldtrice4894]

You used very creative solutions to resolving the installation issues. In a past life, I used clamps similar to the ones you fabricated. The only difference was we’d use heat shrink to cover the entire clamp to prevent chafing or clearance issues.

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Captain Kleeman, that function kit looks really handy.😊😊

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@WyoWellTester]

Your backhoe went from clapped out to tricked out 🫨 12:43

[@bobmoroney3643]

Well, you're not a plumber, but you have a pipe wrench. So totally prepared.!

[@priestley749]

You are remarkable!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Oh nonsense. Thanks for watching

[@joycefuller9177]

Glad it worked. Cant wait to see the World Headquarters.

[@donbullock8790]

Hello, That spring mounted pole is called a "pogo-Stick" I've used bunjie cords too do the same thing. Now back to the video.

[@jmuller86]

When you go to buy a grapple, you should try to find one that has 2 separate claws to it. If not, 1. you can end up bending the single piece claw under the torque of uneven objects. 2. you can grab uneven stuff without the smaller piece falling out before the bigger piece does. I really liked the type of grapple style that you have here better, but in reality the 2 independant claw setup is more functional

[@CaptainKleeman]

That's the plan. Seems like a better fit for what I'll be doing, thanks for watching Jesse!

[@willardnicholson8026]

Great video buddy 👍

[@Bman2020]

Well look at you go well done Bud one more attachment for the 555 👍👋🇨🇦

[@rons3103]

Mike, It looks like you could added a mounting bracket to the bottom of the top bar that goes across the front of the backhoe @16:17! That way, it is out of the way and you will not have to worry about damaging them if you attach them to a pipe on the outside of the machine (We know you record 😂😂). You can always add a flex strap to hold up any hoses to prevent them from getting in the way. "Use Extra Protect", "Avoid future little Headaches". Mike, someone saying things like that would believe that your talking about a 3rd function valve! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brianmurray1734]

Love your hose clamps

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you

[@johnmays2798]

If you turn that nob around you can work those buttons with your pointer and middle fingers. It might feel more comfortable to use. Love your content!!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

You know I thought about that as well. Similar to an excavator or skid steer. I may give it a try

[@johnwaltman9561]

A little extra paint never hurts

[@rsbracer]

Your comment about the paint running had me LMFAO good one Captain

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol

[@robertsimmons3556]

You should be in a good mood! You've taken a pigs ear and now....close to a silk purse! Definitely a functional one! Good Job CAP!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks 👍

[@bradleybriggs4910]

You and the old 555 are going to be grabbing that content and running with it now 😊

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@mooshaker]

Like a kid on Christmas morning. Any chance on a quick walk around the KZbin yacht maybe on the other channel? It would give us a look at the progress that was lost.

[@CaptainKleeman]

It will be covered when we start back up on it

[@dansevern3291]

Yep, you're going to be even more productive with a grapple. And although I rarely feel like making suggestions, because usually you're several steps ahead of me, I'm going to this time. I added a bracket and bushings to the top edge of my standard bucket, and put what was essentially a thumb on top of it, that mated with the lower front edge of the bucket pretty much kept it on the whole time. (Have since replaced that tractor with a larger one, also with 3rd function). Was extremely handy in moving rocks, logs, and so forth, when I needed to do "bucket work" at the same time, and didn't feel like driving back to the barn to swap attachments. (Had just three pins and two hoses to remove the thumb.) Enjoyed watching, thanks, and take care.

[@Crewsy]

Sounds like a great idea Dan plus the bonus of video content as Captain Kleeman fabricates it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JasonWorksAlot]

DAN!!!!

[@gakrazykajun]

Thanks for taking us along with you while you "grapple" with the grapple installation. Love your positive attitude and ingenuity and genuine enthusiasm....makes for some great channel content. I always look forward to you videos. Keep up the great work.

[@arthurtanchak2411]

I am very proud of you. You make it work

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Good to See You, Best Part of this Rainy Day

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@jimwhite5964]

Way to go, Captain…love the new upgrade!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@maxobara1496]

Bones is turning into one of those beast from the movie “Rampage”😂💪👍🇺🇸

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@toddincabo]

👍 Good job, looking forward to the cab overhaul.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@bruceduncan9065]

Hoses looking good 😊

[@robertz2557]

That is such an awesome build. How ironic would it be if the fire hose caught on fire while welding lol. The hose clamps/holders turned out amazing as well. Also your interview on few points from perfect was great. Thanks for keeping the videos coming.

[@fhuber7507]

Hint for when you do the extra funtion on the backhoe for the thumb: Hard line (tubing/pipe...) is typically cheaper than the reinforced rubber hose. That's why you see the hard lines on most long runs along frames. Learn to do the flair fittings if you don't already know. Check pricing of tube and added fittings. Save a few $$$ maybe.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Yup.

[@alanbierhoff6831]

Try using an oversized nut (if you have some) as a clamp spacer and just weld that in there between the 2 pipe halves. You won’t have to drill a hole through the center of the weld 😉

[@trevelynbrown4444]

The wire sleeve is a great idea .

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Cap’n watching you Grapple with this upgrade was fun… thanks for the ringside seat!!!

[@hrxy1]

just to let you know that I'm not always negative. this vid is worthy of comment. deciding on where to mount the valve body and the routing of the hoses would be very taxing for me. you appear to have managed it quite well, hats off to you. making the brackets for the hoses must have taken more time than imagined, altogether a good well done job

[@bnewton5922]

The enjoyable part of watching you work and solve challenges as you go all the while making jokes and enjoying the journey makes for a great video. Your attitude is inspiring. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to all the projects you’ll be able to do with a grapple. Stay safe

[@ken-w]

I have that grapple on a John Deere 710K tractor backoe and pushed it to its MAX!! The new one is on a JRB416 coupler and added 250# of steel to the square tube and reinforced teeth.

[@jana171]

What an amazing build here... I'm so impressed on how fast you had this up and running !! Well Done !

[@andysukosd8177]

Great video. love watching. You are having way to much fun ! Great job.

[@jimdaly5077]

Hi, good job yet again 👍🐝🌞

[@cmdonespice]

Hard work pays off! Kudos to you sir for rebuilding that backhoe, having a strong running machine is always a blessing.

[@CaptainKleeman]

It sure is

[@hollandduck79]

Hello from the Netherlands. nice backhoo project 👍 thanks for the video Mike. Kind regards, Hollandduck

[@gregwitkamp5583]

Look like things are coming together for you

[@CaptainKleeman]

Slow but sure

[@mattpage9826]

That works the charm. Nice bit of kit.

[@bruceduncan9065]

Weld looks good 😊

[@raytalbot5890]

Good fix Capt 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@DunbarLandFarms]

So glad your setup works so well. Very innovative. You’ll be unstoppable now.

[@dougmay8924]

Captain my Captain 😊 Lovin the work AGAIN and for all you do 😮

[@tombauer7330]

Mike, those hose clamps are first class! you could go into business making them. That grapple is like the missing link for you. Great job. Can't wait to see how the engine swap goes. That project is something I would have done, and did do, in earlier times.

[@Sparkey]

Glad this worked for you. Great job.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@Crewsy]

That Summit Hydraulic kit seems very well thought out and put together right down to the joystick mount. Not being able to use an 🎱 for the knob is a sacrifice worth making. The old ‘52 Massey Harris my Dad had had a pool ball shift knob. Wasn’t an 🎱 though. Probably was a billiards ball.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely a nice kit. They are great to work with. I guess I could still do an 8 ball for the wheel knob

[@allensharlow7763]

Your tractor is getting more and more handy to use, now with your upgrade’s, nice machine now Mike❤👍👍😎😎🍮🍮

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

You are doing a wonderful job and you look great in your designer shirt doing it and making your little homemade hose brackets. You keep on doing what you doing

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@michaelmullins1290]

The smile on your face says it all. The run what you brung situation is working out pretty good in your world. Hopefully someone helps you locate your own personal grapple. Keep having fun.

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@cyndikarp3368]

Well done. Goal achieved to get third function on backhoe. Look forward to watching you use it.

[@CaptainKleeman]

You and me both!

[@wk6976]

Nice fabrication Captain. Thanks for sharing.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching!

[@stephenlehr6020]

I think Clint @ C&C Equipment is a dealer for those grapples..... Now the 755 needs a third function from Summit.... Always enjoy the videos, Have a good one!!👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

The 755 has a third function already from summit.

[@rickallen9382]

Maybe Captain will just build a grapple. DP built a tile plow. Aaron is a better welder but Captain is a fast learner, plus he has the 240 extension cord.

[@rickcham7781]

I like your idea of no floor in the "cab". Makes it easier for maintenance 😮. Just throw a couple layers of carpet in there for sound suppression, when you run it 😀. Grapples are handy attachments.

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

Nice job with your hose brackets LT !

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks! 👍

[@jenkins2162]

I was thinking the same thing about the springs. Genius

[@shepgre]

As always, love watching you engineer solutions.

[@jimkavalier2831]

Boy howdy, that is NEAT!

[@stevelandwerth6648]

Where is Capt Kleemans world HQs. 3rd function will make for great things. Thanks for sharing.

[@ericreinoehl4350]

Well done. Grapple is my favorite tool for my tractor. More of most everything but less back pain from it. Hydraulics are great

[@CaptainKleeman]

Gonna be handy

[@georgeenriquez612]

Pretty sweet setup you got going on with the 555 now Kleeman

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@kylejones2075]

Nice thanks for sharing 🎉🎉🎉😅

[@jeremylauer5234]

need to get you some GripLockTies, they are rubber coated on the inside to protect what your tying to.

[@SLCFarms]

Triple nickel is coming right along sir. Lookin good bud!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks 👍

[@pattucker612]

Great job no leaks and it’s working, glad you got good weather to work outside in. I’m up in Northwest Indiana, a few miles from when you came up to Gary and got that truck I think or something.❤ I will see you on the next one keep up the good work

[@m9ovich785]

I have the 8 & 9 ball on My BH JoySticks and in honor of Dale Earnhardt, the 3 ball on My Loader Stick.. I had the 3 ball on My Jeep till I sold the Jeep. Thanks Mike. Mike M.

[@michaelfularz1055]

Slowly but surely.. you are slowly piecing things together.. great job.. looking forward to the dump truck swap... You'll get there...

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks 👍

[@anthonyfry5927]

That is going to be a game changer for you. Can't wait to see whatcha got planned for it.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Gonna be awesome

[@buddyreed2623]

Hello Mike. Why buy brackets for the hoses when you can make your own that look just as good if not better than those at a store of some kind? with all of the rock on the property that might need to be broken, I think that attachment might find a place on the 555. Have good days!

[@spencerrobinson2719]

Just think of all the possibilities!

[@markkielman4777]

I love it when a plan comes together, so cool!!!

[@tmacie2]

Adding versatility piece by piece! Solid work Captain!

[@jester-gq9jq]

I like the clamps you made. Going to be much better than buying some electrical conduit clamps and putting those on there. What you made is probably going to be way more than you need, and last much longer than the cheap and easy version. Love the videos keep them coming thanks for giving me entertainment on your adventures

[@rockman531]

Watched your interview with DP the other night! Very entertaining!! Great job on the tractor. Thumbs up! Jim

[@CaptainKleeman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Richard-C]

i knew it would be great,you do amazing work Mike,can't wait to see you use it on projects around the lots 👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@PeggyOAKLEY]

thats some pro hose clamps there

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@duanemiller5606]

Yep sure is a good thing you don’t have any rust on that there backhoe and love to see how well you’re taking care of those batteries😂😂

[@CaptainKleeman]

Rust free 🤣

[@DougNicholson-uh9ke]

Good job !

[@davidnichols1363]

Nice to see things working out. You make your breaks with a little bit of do it yourself and the will to do it. Another good job and glad you're happy.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks 👍

[@tomswindler64]

Mike you never cease to amaze,what you accomplish when you put your mind to it.great video as always,just keep doing what your doing 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Tom

[@phillipdean9879]

That neat it looks almost factory Captain! 🇦🇺🍺🍺

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@ianwille5780]

Can anyone else hear the little green Deere sighing in relief now that the triple nickel has a grapple on it??

[@TL64329]

Nice work Captain-this should be a big help with cleanup around the homestead. Any idea when you will be back on the YT yacht?

[@CaptainKleeman]

Maybe April

[@kenmazer9481]

👍🏻👍🏻because one is never enough 🤛🏻🤛🏻

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@alphonsotate2982]

Beautiful😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 build

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@tsparky236]

I cannot even imagine what you are like on Christmas Morning Mike? LOL, thanks again for bringing us these great videos. Never a dull moment not not informative. Just awesome content. Thank you sir.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Tigerfan960]

I just want to clean and finish painting the machine. It would be so satisfying. Lol

[@bobbymac1100]

All the best big fella,to you and yours all the best for the upcoming and coming festive season from me and mine from WESTERN AUSTRALIA 😎🇦🇺

[@blondelizard5453]

👍 test the Ford 555 tell it breaks then fix it and have MBTS look at the welds.👨🏼‍🏭

[@CaptainKleeman]

💪

[@ThatOneGuy-ot1qd]

Love the diy clamps! I'll be pilfering that idi're for myself. Never thought of that. Maybe see Titan Attachment's bolt-on hose spring for an idea for the pole up front. (not a sponser). Love my grapple and use it all the time. You're turning the 555 into a great functioning piece of equipment Cap'n. Your channel is GREAT! Thanks for the content and your great outlook on life. :)

[@CaptainKleeman]

I'll check it out, appreciate the tip

[@chadhutchins646]

Awesome project.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!