One very interesting piece of equipment but I kind of like it

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This is a unique one...and might be borderline genius. Checking out a new piece of equipment.
#letsdig18
#grader
#loader
#groader
#newequipment

[@dansevern3291]

If you can stick a backhoe on that thing, and a little refrigerator, and a microwave to heat up your lunch, you're fixed up.

[@josephdriscoll8527]

It's good watching you kids playing in the same sand box together

[@blackdogexcavator21]

I'll bet an 84" 4n1 bucket on the "Groader" would definitely increase the versatility of that machine. The concept of that set up is intriguing.

[@russorpcom]

I had a CASE 450. Controls were similar and you had to get used to using it. But when you did, it was a joy to operate. Sometimes I do miss it (but not the repairs).

[@billbergquist4722]

Looks like it might work well for snow removal. Bigger bucket to move snow and blade to scrape pavement of ice and compacted snow.

[@georgeledford5556]

Ponds, dams, and in-ground basements is the greatest assets of a track-loader

[@markwendell9300]

A very common piece of equipment up here in upstate NY. Usually found with asphalt contractors for finish grading and ripping up old black top.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

I completely agree with the seat needing to be upgraded. God bless

[@SLCFarms]

Appreciate the fact you bumped these vidjas up a little. You seemed really impressed with both machines by the smile on your face and your voice. Sometimes it’s good to get away a few days. Hope you enjoyed NC. I was born and raised in that beautiful state now I just live in the slightly better Carolina lol.

[@lilredcummins]

OMG! I spent SOOO much time on Case loaders. It was good to hear that sound again. Steering them was so easy, never needed your feet unless you wanted to do a sharp turn. The bucket grade indicator is on the right curl arm. The new machine is definitely intriguing. Wouldn't mind trying that for about 30 minutes.

[@greggb1416]

Maudlin advertises that unit as a “maintainer”, 130hp Cummins. Given you guys comments about the loading/scooping capabilities, the engineers must have gotten the weight distributed well... Wow..! that squeak on the Case track loader would absolutely drive me crazy... Great video, Thank you sir.

[@als8518]

this has a length advantage for balance over a skidsteer, engine is in the back alot further so different center of gravity. Same as a similar weight backhoes can generally outperform same weight excavators in terms of lifting and bucket size.

[@young11984]

That old dry pin cry gives me cold chills, my International had 1 pin that took grease but cried like that and had to tear it apart and hone the pin hole and sleeve the pin to get rid of that racket

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Yep! Would drive me nuts! Farmer across the road has a loader on a tractor that sounds like that! Sounds like a piece of equipment that's tearing it's self apart! I worked at a dealership for a bit. Can see what lack of lube can do!

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

130 HP according to their website. The company manufactures asphalt paving equipment so the machine is made to prepare the surface for paving.

[@gayle4804]

It takes all kinds of tools and machines to run a company , the two of you research all of them, kudos 👏

[@vic745]

This could benefit Capt Kleeman. Multipurpose tractor/ grader. We used those dozers in the Marine Corps.

[@jasonchapman6058]

The first time I saw one of those types (not the same brand) of machines was about 22 years ago in Southern California. The machine was labelled a Pucket (the brand name). It was being used to grade off large pads, for concrete tilt-up construction, to prep for slab installation. To further the "weirdness factor" that machine did not have rippers at the back....It had (3) vibra-plates (hydraulically driven) instead. Once grade was established the plates would be lowered (raised and lowered just like a ripper) to compact the finish grade.

[@jasonchapman6058]

Puckett Bros. MFG, Lithonia, GA. I found a brochure on-line that even shows the plates out back. I wonder if maybe Mauldin bought them out?

[@asherdie]

The plate compactor attached to the ripper frame.

[@vaughnhill3437]

My friend was born and raised in illinois and he said they have them things all over the state . I think its a weird little thing but to each their own.

[@louroberts5567]

That Loader/Grader is pretty cool! Lovin' these collab' videos. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a GREAT week, Brother. God bless.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks! You too!

[@rons3103]

Chris's Supply store: New Grader for the Race track, New(old) bulldozer for Jerry. Ask him to throw in Takeuchi and the Volvo 220 for free. 😁😁😁. "We made it into the cab and the first thing I notices is very few switches to confuse you". Fan, Horn, Wiper. That's already too many switches for TMBTS! 🤣🤣🤣

[@reddog376]

I think the little grader would be handy around your storage yard

[@herbybrooks5131]

I'm thinking Jerry would have a huge smile at that old school lodergrader that would make pond's builds and pond dams easier

[@leslieandrews6324]

I would leave the bucket full of crusher run when grading or ripping to put mor weight on front axle to increase tracktion

[@Joe.M]

Love the old case track loaders. Still have my 855c.

[@danslawncare8594]

I used to run a 450 case for a friend of mine all the time. I love them.

[@roadrash90]

These videos are keeping me going ☺👍 I'm in a really bad part of my life atm

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks. Hang in there.

[@roadrash90]

@@DirtPerfect ❤

[@NotJustaTool]

It needs a camera between the front wheels, looking back at the grader blade. But this is a stout unit. G1 DP!

[@tbix1963]

I was thinking maybe between the back wheels looking forward to give it a similar view as in a traditional grader.

[@joshuacraigr420j]

I have to say the most awesome thing I've learned from your week with let's dig 18 is the difference in how some people have zero interest in trying new things but your game shows how awesome you both truly are. That grader would be awesome for a snow removal company

[@wjamesm1001]

I've seen these used mostly around here by paving crews doing driveways and parking lots for final grade work .

[@mjalco7410]

Nicely done DP

[@bobbydawson7706]

Loved the vedio ❤️. I can see Aaron or Matt operating it😂😂😂😂😂

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@evilbrat5376]

Interesting piece of equipment. Is a Frankenstein of heavy [medium?] equipment. Seams Chris is a believer of this piece and Mike is becoming one.

[@asherdie]

This design is 40 years old, the Puckett Brothers started it.

[@bump6469]

Paving company would be ideal for the hicamoodopper as always love the video thank u for you and letsdig time.

[@craigsmith8217]

Someone at Allis Chalmers forgot to drill the grease zerk holes in the dozer rollers. They discovered that the ones without grease fittings outlasted the ones with grease zerks.

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

Between the Groader and a JCB teleskid you could cover all the bases on your wishlist for awhile. Then there's that 2nd big dump truck, swapping the 140 for a 220, and getting a Hundai 85 , and the list just keeps growing! Lol.

[@davidmeynen8120]

you got to love a tracked loader every good contractor should have time to invest you know you want one

[@gregwitkamp5583]

I would be drilling out the pins and install grease fittings.

[@greggreg8799]

The back of the machine has a quick attach so it can carry the loader bucket if you wanted to use a grapple or broom on the front. Lots of different configurations rather easily.

[@reedburke7762]

The Case is moaning and groaning for grease! Fun to watch you two together…keep it up…does my heart good! I look forward to both Dirt Perfect and Let’s Dig 18 videos every day. Thanks Chris and Mike…

[@martymclamb5750]

Nice to see u guys relaxing a little, nice video

[@farmerchris1]

We had a 855B for about 7 years, I give that exhaust a bear hug a couple of times, that is after knocking my head of the front of the roof!

[@lovejcdc]

You know what I am thinking, put a mulching attachment on the front and use it to cut in roads etc on logging operation or anything related to that. But also it would be a great addition to a farm or ranch operation.

[@randycook4364]

Awesome, I hope Chris can make it out to Derby some day.

[@tmacie2]

He's there now.

[@DirtPerfect]

stay tuned!

[@paulr5875]

Cool machine. Thanks for the video Mike.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks for watching!

[@jennyoreilly7553]

It's a Pushmepullyou. As in Dr. Dolittle

[@lhr1701]

It a Swiss Army Knife . You could use it on small jobs , and even large jobs where you have to maintain a roadway because the trucks keep tearing up the road . Put a broom on it and keep the Karen's of the world happy to . Lose they bucket and put forks on it , like I said it is a Swiss Army Knife .

[@sharpshorts]

Very cool machine IMO....How about adding quick change tracks (tri-wheel) - put 'em just on the rear, just the front or both....Add a quick change snow plow or a dozer blade to the front....how about a backhoe attachment for the front or for the back (need a rotating cab)? The add-on accessory portfolio would be endless ... could it replace the farm tractor?

[@sunshaker01]

@@sharpshorts If I remember correctly from Chris' video of it it has a Skidsteer Quick Attach on the back with hydraulics and high flow, so for us up north in winter a snow pusher or brush or bucket on the front and a snowblower on the back. For summer time maybe a Harley Rake or a Compacting Roller on the back.

[@wolfpreist]

I said this when let's dig reviewed it. I can see it being a force multiplier for a smaller shop that doesn't have all the machines.

[@Damoinion]

@@sunshaker01 Yes, Quick attach both ends from memory. 1st thing I (and others) thought of was to put vibrating compactor on the back. Basically, anything you can put on a skid steer will fit this machine. I assume that was a major factor in it's design.

[@ccclc6159]

an electric ass wiper would be its greatest selling point

[@Losttoanyreason]

Cute baby grader+. Scary noises from the dozer.

[@annbilling7036]

Saw what looked like a bigger version of this on A J Works in Latvia, they were using it on the forest roads.

[@morgansword]

I can see someone who has never ran equipment before would have the advantage as getting to know the machine would go straight into knowledge and no unlearning something else they operated before. Are those machines even on the marketplace

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

I wonder if I can adapt my baby backhoe to replace the mower deck with a grader blade..... Mike, you got me to thinking!!! Dirtdaddy 953 is a wizard on his tracked loader. You ought to see him take out a mile of fence row with trees, vines and fence wire. He convinced me that those old loaders still have a place besides loading trucks! I'll be at Cap'ns tomorrow.... see you Thursday.

[@DirtPerfect]

Worth a try

[@asherdie]

I've owned every version since the Puckett Brothers designed the first except mauldin. Excellent for small parking lots and roads.

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and videos. When I first saw this machine on letsdig18 my primary thought was, I wonder what DP would think about this? I even pondered if this might be a skid steer replacement for big jobs and then get the JCB for the smaller jobs. Have to get a Jerry review, maybe it could also replace your smaller dozer.

[@markkenes4848]

Nice vid. And he didn't break anything !!!! Nice grader too. Only thing by the time you get it all programed half your day is gone. Lol.

[@williamstrausner9063]

Several of the paving contractors in Lancaster county PA have this piece

[@donbullock8790]

In the past I've drilled out pins and installed grease fittings. That Case sounds terrible. Let me guess, It's for sale.

[@donaldjordan8832]

I have the Puckett version of this machine. I love it. Very functional for driveways and small parking lots. My next model will have front and rear steer. Only limitation is needs higher bucket tipping limit to allow better truck loading. The addition of 4 in 1 bucket needs to be an option.

[@DirtPerfect]

👍

[@michaeld_68]

Very cool DP You got to get him to Derby and get him on that go-kart track!!!!! That would be awesome to watch 👍

[@imchris5000]

mounting a sheeps foot roller off the back would be real useful

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

I all most forgot chris got that watchamajigger. A cool piece of equipment. Love the old case loaders.

[@aecox1265]

Looks like you both had a lot of fun.

[@DirtPerfect]

We did

[@everestyeti]

That case sounded so sweet, love cumming engines, so reliable as well. That grader with the shovel is definitely for doing a particular type of work, driveways etc. It reminds me a little of the Volvo L20, small and compact. Not sure but it would be interesting if you could drop the grader, then have a conversion piece on the front to take skid steer attachments, it would then be an all around vehicle.

[@huskiesgo5944]

I wish my local equipment yard had one to rent.

[@hackdlc]

That thing definitely has its uses. Is it gonna replace Chris’s excavator or your dozers ? No. But definitely could find it’s way into somebody’s arsenal of equipment.

[@johnmcmickle5685]

I saw something similar to that in 1987. I do not know how well it would work as a grader with the single wheels on the back. The tandem on the walking beam takes part of the movement out of the machine when hitting a high or low spot.

[@kevinsuminski7167]

That little grader does seem to save some time on some operations

[@stephenlehr6020]

The way that Case 1155E's bucket creaks is just awesome, sounds like an old door in a haunted house or something. Chris needs to put a big mulching head on the loader/grader and see what kind of damage he can do (high flow....)

[@curtdrahn8522]

The little multi grader needs to go way back and check out the old Austin Western grader that was also 4 wheel drive but the rear could be turned separate from the front. This enabled it to "crab" with the wheels all on smooth graded ground after the first run. I used it to finish rough street grade to finish grade. This unit would/could have the same ability. It also worked for parking lots. The little Austin Westerns were used on the original Alaskan Highway to keep it graded and open. The would also turn nearly a square corner. They did a good job grading around houses as well.

[@Sleekfalcon]

I'd call it the ripter! Ripper grader loader combo, ripter.

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

I like the idea of it I could use it thanks for sharing buddy

[@Bman2020]

Thanks for sharing the video power everywhere

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@glenlongstreet7]

I think that Letsdig18 drew the same conclusion. I would buy one except I am a disabled old finish carpenter living on 1/4 acre.

[@apollorobb]

i remember when Chris got it i thought it was pretty cool. And its rated @130HP Cummins 3.8L Around 215K$ holy mother of Graders lol

[@chazco]

Good video. One change I might suggest based on Chris's first video would be a "dam" on the top of the bucket. Not to increase load, that seems to be awesome but to protect the nose of the machine so stones don't come down and hit the machine. That or some kind of shield for the nose.

[@jonathan1427]

I was thinking about how vulnerable the bucket curl cylinder looks.

[@DirtBrute]

Malden’s known for making small asphalt spreader boxes.

[@jameshicks4831]

That old case would be Perfect for MBTS.

[@cyndikarp3368]

Excellent machines for the right jobs. Can move a lot of dirt.

[@pablotejeda4394]

Nice to have experienced testing the piece of equipment that hasn't been put out in the industry yet! Love the way Mike says let's see if this old girl will fire up? Then cranks right up and He says Ohhh! Like wish equipment start up this easy! Lol! Enjoying video fellas! Look forward to the Live video In Kentucky in a few days

[@pablotejeda4394]

You should check out the M4138T without AC cab Enclosure Mike

[@DirtPerfect]

thanks!

[@j.b.6577]

About 30 seconds in and the word mullet pops into my head, LOL... But, would it be a reverse mullet? Party in the front and business in the back... In all seriousness though, it looks like a neat and useful little machine.

[@tmacie2]

I've got a 60's 450 with a 3 stick. Same concept but you cant F/R each track separate. Everyone needs to run one for a bit! Other than going down a hill, if you are at a bit too high ground speed and you shift from fwd to rev, the machine will stop quickly and you hand will then again force it back into forward. LOL

[@ScottyStock]

that track loader/dozer has more creaks and groans than a haunted house.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

The old 1155E the original mechanical skid steer. Lol God bless

[@modkartracer3358]

That piece of equipment would be a great snow mover. Put a snow blower on the front, would be GOLDEN. Stanley Dirt Monkey would put that to good use!!!

[@tonysmith7502]

How long till we see you adding this to your fleet , like you said it does things you want

[@jeffreyplum5259]

I can see it as a land clearing beast. Mount a mulcher on the boom and your lot i is clear. It can support a grappple for moving log/ The ripper will deal with roots or hard packed ground. The first use I saw for it is snow removal. a boom mounted blower will handle any size drifts. You can build monster piles with snow pusher. I do not know how man y Aux functions are supported. I believe it can use more than a simple fixed angle plow blade. The grader blade could clear limited snowfalls. I can see it even used on western farms for snow removal and skid steer work. I do not know if it can handle Large round bales. I am sure Smart farmers ( Is there any other kind? ) could find more uses for it. I hope there will be videos of it with more attachments. She certainly is built for multiple uses Many thanks guys.

[@shawnsparks3284]

I’m not quite stuck on the broader. However I do believe that every contractor out there could use a trackscavator.. Especially big deal LD18. Those machines are handy as a pocket on a t-shirt. Where he moves a lot of dirt, it’s be easier with one of these rather than a skid steer.

[@jasonmckee5030]

Good video! My 850H Case dozer is a little bit different. The levers are on the left side where they should be. And it has more electric switches for the transmission. If mine dies the transmission locks down and won't move until you start it back up. They upgraded it a little bit. But it is what it is. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this equipment Mike.

[@stevenphare5455]

I think I'll take the fiat as my choice. Some designs are timeless.

[@Crewsy]

What kind of machine has a door that can’t be opened without a key from inside when it’s locked? Never mind uses a different key than the rest. I’m guessing the lock is broken and that’s why the left door won’t open.

[@DirtPerfect]

Just one unfortunately 😝

[@glennhunter7018]

Good video again that is a pretty interesting Machine it does put dirt it in the bucket pretty good you could operate anything my friend you are good good be safe

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks 👍

[@robertvannicolo4435]

Mike as when Chris showed it few weeks ago definitely designed for townships rural areas drainage swales side of roads and other not super repetitive work that requires a skid steer or a dedicated loader.many tasks but master of none

[@willardnicholson8026]

Looked like you guys was having a blast on the old school machine awesome video 👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@digcutkos]

last time i saw this was at letsdig`s channel. wish it was available in Greece as well and put it on a spin PS. hydro gear in heavy machines makes all the difference. super fast response when needed

[@joemascioni3101]

That machine is a cool concept. But personally I think once you were used to an old style grader, it would just be a pain in the butt, trying to grade with that one. watching the blade is key to a good grade.

[@tbix1963]

Maybe ask LD to put a mag mount camera between the rear wheels looking forward to test and see if it would give you the view of the blade your missing if it were a permanent upgrade with a live camera.

[@seansysig]

The new machine is interesting. The old track loader is still the real deal.

[@brucehuff5566]

What a cool piece of equipment. My first employer had that loader fun old machine. Stay safe

[@dansevern3291]

My old 550G case doesn't let me reverse one track at a time, I wish it did, might have fewer mesquite thorns hitting me if I could turn that tight. I actually like the old Case, and a 30+ year old piece of equipment is a great tool to learn new mechanic-ing skills!

[@Double-B-Ranch]

I feel like a skid steer you would have to dig a little bit to get it to fill it...that thing just pushed it

[@alexmikhael5061]

26:52 2 cameras up under the cab facing the blades contact area... goes to a tablet mounted on the top rail.... could even put one goin backward facing the blade, and have all 3... that black screen is prolly a REAR VIEW CAMERA that issn't istalled??? or not turned on maybe?? anyhow, logically that's what *I* would do, make it get BIGGER when backing up would be logical... ;)

[@wetmelon7409]

Yeah, either it isn't installed or isn't working. In Chris's first video you can see it working

[@twojeepstoomany]

I love case dozers with there power turn feature! I miss my old Case 550G long track dozer.

[@tommussington8330]

Road maintainer I think huber use to make one back in the 50`s