Rescuing a Skid Steer from Mother Nature's GRAVE ~ Forgotten for 12 Years ~ "Dirty Turkey" Part 1

I found a Skid Steer forgotten in a old junk yard and decided to take a chance and rescue it!
Let's see what it takes to get it out of there!
It's a mid 1990's Gehl 4625SX Wheeled Skid Steer with a Kubota diesel engine! Apparently it was only running on 2 cylinders or something and so it was parked and forgotten! I'm betting I can get it up and running again and put it back to work, but first we have to get it outta there!
What better way than to drag it out of it's grave with a bigger tracked skid loader!
We'll get it back to the shop before I mess with working on it. I'm really excited to have it and can't wait to fix it
Please enjoy! I know I did!
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If you have any suggestions, questions, or comments, please leave them below!
Thanks for stopping by, I truly appreciate your support!
#SkidSteerRescue #ForgottenMachines #SalvageWorkshop

[@gutsngorrrr]

I'm glad I don't live near a place like this, as I'd never leave and I'd be constantly bringing back stuff.

[@lukasvondaheim]

I would go through it mowing all brushes and trees down to uncover the treasures

[@ihrescue]

My thoughts as well Mark. But what we have learned from many other rescue/restoration people so much that has been relegated to the trash heap is better than currently made tools and just needs a little TLC and maintenance.

[@GoobiesFunZone]

So basically u would just move it all to your place mark

[@ryanmcbee1927]

I almost bought an old salvage yard a few years back My wife saw my face and guess she got jealous because she wouldn't let me lol. She knew sh would never see me again

[@dafalzonAUS]

Maybe it would be easier just to buy the property 😂

[@dalemarshall4878]

The fact you stopped to give the kitty some love makes me an even bigger fan. What a treasure trove of goodies!

[@GrandsonofKong]

Right now it's pretty much all SKID with no STEER but know it's in the right hands to get up and running again! Could tell you were a "kid in a candy store" on Mike's place too...I was right there with you my friend!!! Look forward to video's on this and Old Red and whatever else you work on.

[@ezeee3147]

Can’t believe I’ve gotten to the age that I’m watching someone else work when I’m off of work

[@joesmoe71]

These kinds of videos are like drugs to me, I can't get enough of seeing "irreparable" stuff getting saved!

[@billmahan6123]

But its other people working and can be comical at times. Also we can say "why you so stupid" or "WOW what a genius "

[@darthrevan2063]

Ikr it’s odd but I enjoy watching other people work.

[@tentotwo8290]

Brilliant, thanks for bringing us along. You’ll sound like Diesel Creek with those steel tracks.

[@adamnapolitano432]

I just realized you're a hardware and tool picker too. Nice. We need more people like that saving old equipment and cleaning up rural areas of America.

[@Hellsong89]

Not to mention how much better the old equipment is compared to modern crap.. No computers pulling "called company repairman for you consumer, now pay 5K bill for lightbulb chance or i wont start until this is done"

[@thomasschafer7268]

Who is the owner from all this shit? How many places exist in Amerika like this? 1000s.

[@morry19965]

Where did he learn his skills ? looks like he was in the Armed Forces ...maybe in Tanks or other heavy vehicles?

[@shabadoo24]

I love exploring places like that. Steel toe boots are a must..

[@9Antonian]

I see a generator, a mill, a bench grinder.......heaven.

[@harls9287]

You are right. Mike is awesome. A patient man. look forward to watching the journey 👍

[@davidmcguire9473]

Thank you for all your inspiration. My sons and I have rescued and completely rebuilt an old Belsaw M14 sawmill. We are now in the test and tune phase. Again thank you

[@SalvageWorkshop]

That is awesome!

[@Loshko86]

maan the 'carnage' that Mike's dozer has done to that path, by pulling the locked up skid-steer xD

[@ihrescue]

I am becoming convinced that skid steers are the most versatile work vehicles there is and getting one that you can bring back from just sitting there rotting will be a great project to follow. That fellow's property could supply years f Salvage Workshop picks and restoration projects. Amazing place. Good luck.

[@simonelt7317]

You’ve just cleared a nice space for the property owner to park something else in!😱

[@jimcady9037]

That skid steer will work great when moving the heavy parts of big red

[@frankdeegan8974]

The sawzall did a good job but that was the wrong tool for the job you needed Big Red for the trees, brush and stuff you had to move plus the 955 could have picked up the skid steer to set it on the trailer lol

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Exactly... Heavy machinery is HEAVY! This will make moving & working on all kinds of things MUCH easier for my one man crew! And YES, a huge help with Old Red! Thanks for the support Jim!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol, ya know Frank, Old Red would have been PERFECT for getting it outta there! I'm definitely going to need a way to move him once he's back together, but have no fear, I'm working on that!

[@kennethmclean3679]

Looks like a good project. Skidsteers are handy to have for so many tasks.

[@patrickcolahan7499]

That property looked like Treasure Island to me. All that iron just sitting there. Most I was shocked, didn't look that rusty for just sitting there exposed to the elements. Wonder where in the country this is? Everyone on the West Coast has decided that anything and everything is either an Antique, Vintage or some such thing and demands a price that is absolutely ridiculous. Thanks very much for sharing. Enjoyed watching the treasure hunt, find and recovery.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

WOW you are sure one lucky guy to find all these treasures. Good for you.👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I appreciate that! It's amazing the incredible people I meet along my journeys, and Mike happened to be one of those people! Thanks for watching, I truly appreciate the support!

[@Pye422]

I can't wait to see this one come back to life too. Looking forward to the next Old Red video but still enjoy this kind of content as well.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

AWESOME! I truly appreciate the support!

[@jfred1924]

Old Reds little cousin, The mighty skid steer. Going to be another great series to watch.

[@bryanworth8292]

Crazy that someone would just leave perfectly usable tools and equipment out in the elements like that . I takes a certain kinda skill to resurrect old neglected machines . Love the video .

[@bryanworth8292]

I watched the "Old Red" videos and look forward to seeing this machine brought back to life .

[@jmonsted]

I imagine this person could've sold a few of the items while they were still in good shape and built a shed to keep the rest in, to save them from the elements.

[@TractorWrangler01]

The heck with that Gehl, I want that New Holland! That's a BEAST! I was waiting for Mike to just pick that Ghel up and set it on the trailer... LOL

[@billko9201]

Me, too!

[@Heck_off]

That nh doesn’t have enough hydraulic pressure or counter weight to do that

[@TractorWrangler01]

@@Heck_off Prove it. LOL

[@RyanSmith-us8ol]

My favorite part in this video…”the cat needs love!” And throws it to the ground. Haha I chuckled for awhile.

[@dominiccoscarelli305]

Dude that place is a gold mine. The bender and belt sander are good finds in them selves but a skid steer to. Thats just crazy good luck

[@shack_67]

Have not seen a new vid in a while, nice to see your still at it.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Have no fear! Lots of projects going right now! Thanks for watching!

[@seastacker8582]

Now that’s a place I would like to pick with a little cash in my pocket. Lots of cool stuff there. That heavy metal table would fit in my shop perfect.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

TRUST ME, you'll leave with NO cash! Ask me how I know!

[@bigpatrck2]

One of those guys in love with all his stuff, eh?

[@davidprins9401]

Wow, it was really in a maze of junk, and way In the woods! Kind of a fun challenge.

[@allenmckinney9241]

Nice to know that Im Not the only one willing to sacrifice a lot of my time to rescue an older piece of equipment. I bought a new holland l775 from a guy who was literally depreciating the poor old boy and I'm still trying to find some parts or even buy another one to use as a doner. If you come across one I would definitely be interested. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK 💪

[@AndyM.]

I have SEEN THE FUTURE!!! In 30 years, YOU will have all of this stuff on your property and YOU will help a young whipper snapper load something that they found on your property that you don't use anymore! The circle of life!!!!

[@cyrilhudak4568]

Andy, have you seen this guy's shop? All that junk will be up on pallet racks and inventoried.

[@AndyM.]

@@cyrilhudak4568 HA!!!!! VERY TRUE!!!!!!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I'm TOTALLY fine with that, but I decided not to wait till I'm old to start doing that! I like to share my discovery's with people that enjoy them the way I do! I already have more projects than I'll ever complete, so no sense in just keeping everything! Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to stop finding or getting more cool projects, but I'll continue to find people to share them with as well!

[@AndyM.]

@@SalvageWorkshop WORK IT! SELL IT!!!!! OWWWWWWWN IT!!!!!

[@johnmetzger7185]

...a Man's gotta know his Limitations!!

[@briankottman8274]

Wow, what a convoluted trail to get it rescued. Mike had the perfect big brother machine to get it free, and every obstacle was another interesting, rusty find. I think your multiple-angle camera work really sets you apart - appreciate the effort and the editing.

[@mikes78]

I'm honestly amazed at the lengths he had to go to to drag that thing out of there. There were at least three points where i was thinking "he should be out of there around this corner". But nope, it just showed it was deeper and deeper inside that mess. Side bonus for the old owner, on top of getting rid of an old machine, he got some brush cutting done as a bonus.

[@michaelmactavish4445]

@@mikes78 those kubota diesel engines are pretty solid and easy to get back running wich nice and parts are avaliable

[@davidj4662]

Lots of old funky stuff there.

[@-Chooka]

That New Holland is a beast he had it on idle dragging that thing out. I reckon it's probably the injector pump is the issue on that kubota engine.

[@gala1ish]

A busy man, Lazy music and "Salvage Workshop" - cool as. Lovin' it, thank you for sharing your life.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

You are most welcome Charlie! Thanks for watching! I truly appreciate it!

[@keterpay2379]

So happy i found this channel, literally binge watching your whole catalogue of videos. It must be amazing doing what you enjoy

[@ozzyfranf]

I love things like this. There's alot of good stuff in there.

[@allanpeters4403]

That was an adventure in itself - I will be looking forward to its restoration.

[@johnmccanntruth]

Looking forward to this rebuild series. But don’t let Big Red get jealous...

[@martinhalaska5309]

EXACTLY!

[@williezietsman4189]

I agree with your followers wrt Old Red. I'm as eager as them to see what you fixed next on him.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lot's of projects going! Have no fear, You'll see Old Red again soon!

[@northrungrader8937]

Thank you for sharing, much appreciated.

[@vernabink2865]

So glad to see you again. It doesn't matter what you're doing I love watching you and impressed with your determination and stamina.

[@RustRehab]

I love it, it's just the kind of thing my wife would be mad at me for lugging home!

[@Dudleymiddleton]

Skid steered the skid steer out and rode her, boy! Great and versatile machines well worth doing up. :) Also good trailer reversing skill great to see!

[@weekendstuff]

Loved the "Big Red" work. And let's see how this baby gets back to life.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Good luck!

[@montericci1910]

This looks like another great project. Can't wait to see you get at it. Please keep us updated on Old Red in the mean time. Love your videos.

[@Flying0Dismount]

11:37 Now that's a skid steer skidding while being steered....

[@SalvageWorkshop]

You got that right! SKID steer at it's finest!

[@christophermorin9036]

Super chill cat lol. Hi kitty kitty! Mrrrowaow.

[@wolfparty4234]

Cool old place!!! Gems everywhere

[@H2Oredfirefox]

That looks like a sweet little generator in the back of the RV

[@gravelbillyone9466]

Yes just steal that also ?

[@haywoodyoudome]

@@gravelbillyone9466 Did your parents have any kids that lived? Stop talking out your ass.

[@technerdy]

my dad has one of these that he still uses almost daily. Never an issue! I believe it’s the exact same. his is diesel. everything looks exactly the same!

[@ccfishing2954]

I believe they are all diesel and they do t make gas

[@MrSoilplant]

Here we go again looks like another gripping journey. Cant wait.

[@woody1320]

Thanks for another salvage video, can't wait to see it roar back to life!!!

[@hilham89]

One heck of a guy there. You don't see them like this anymore. It amazes me how people can talk about elderly people and just convince them to do whatever. I'm glad this feller is still going good. Hopefully for many more years to come. Younger folks need to learn from this man. The younger feller was polite to him as well and was patient with him and they helped each other. Glad to see there are still good people out there.

[@RoyBlumenthal]

When dystopia hits, you're going to be one highly sought after dude.

[@hunterm.172]

9:13 “You need some love” *Chucks cat* 😂💀

[@whoolph]

A great project . . . . . looking forward to the videos . . . . . . thx Rog

[@nena4215]

Well, this should be interesting as hell....Matt, you should be able to open a machine shop, a forge, welding shop, earth moving, landscape, construction, a tree removal company and we can’t forget trailer and motor repair and refurbishment with all the stuff you’ve got! A man of many talents and interests, a cool kindred spirit is a cool kindred spirit, who cares how old or how young they are when you have so much in common! Thanks for the episode, always a good one!

[@tomswindler64]

Where have you been,waiting for update on big red,should make a package deal for all the other machines and pieces parts.interesting video 👍👍😎😎

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lot's of projects going on right now! Old Red will be back soon! Yeah that place has a lifetime of projects!

[@rustyiron]

I had a similar thought, it would make a great video series just cleaning up the boneyard to find the 'treasures" it has hidden.

[@michaelmactavish1728]

@@SalvageWorkshop the reliable kubota engine that might be the older kubota diesel engine motor but it's good the parts are still avalaible at kubota dealers for it and still after market wich kubotas are smart keep there good parts avaliable wich other brand engines usually discontintued theres why why i love kubota plus the parts are pretty reasonable cheaper too

[@Lee-At-Green-Pheonix-Rc]

That new Holland is nearly double the size of thev4625sx but the sx is a winner in my book love older equipment and I agree 👍 Mike is awesome

[@63mrl]

Noe that there is a man that wants a skid-steer. Cheers.

[@DanKoning777]

When you get this beast up/running, name it "Dragon" due to all the "draggin" it took to get it out ;) Btw great video; and you do have a great friend as you stated.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol.... It sure was a LOT of DRAGGIN, wasn't it! lol! We'll see on the name! Thanks for watching Dan, I really appreciate it!

[@29lookingood]

Dragon 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍🏾💙

[@nena4215]

Oh that’s so funny, good one!

[@twopeasinapod123]

Hi...did you fix it? Did you make a video showing how you got it going?

[@jerrysteward471]

I hope you have permission to be on that property

[@neil6212]

Don't know how you found it, but it is an amazing recovery from a place where old equipment comes to die! Great work!

[@T0tenkampf]

place belongs to his buddy Mike

[@marcerivest6204]

Boy,you sure aren't scared to tackle any job. So now you have 2 big jobs. Can't wait to see the progress.

[@corydriver7634]

It was sad to see all that cool stuff rusting into the ground but I’m glad you could save some of it. Looking forward to the restoration.

[@robertmanley7556]

Man I get so stoked watching where you come up with your future projects !! I love the dig it out of the weeds and trees video's !! I love places like this !! This is a mans video that's real life and a real deal !! Also you had a orange extension cord make the ride up almost all the way to loading it on the trailer it was on the back right side 😁 !! It will be AWESOME to see the videos to come for this and to hear it fire up just like "Ol Red".

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I LOVE it too! What you saw on Mike property is just a TINY fraction of whats there! It will make one HECK of a Rescuing Old Iron tour video! Should be a lot of fun!

[@RichardLWhite]

Nice save ...good luck on the. Rebuild

[@DGruhot92]

That series Gehl is bullet proof! We had a bunch of them, but we’ve gone to all Cat now.

[@asdtop1284]

Good job, I recommend you rest the big man, bless your work

[@richarddavis3007]

Can't wait for you to get it running

[@garymilstead4199]

I love your videos! I’m a junk collector by heart. I see the hidden value in all this stuff you tackle.

[@chunkmarcellus1677]

Get yourself a snatch block to double up your pulling power for your winch, will make things a lot easier for you in the future with pulls like that

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Yeah! I forgot it that day!

[@markclewis1962]

Really enjoyed the video. It's a great thing to see that old Equipment used. That a great place. That don't make things like Dan and the Equipment like that anymore. Its great to see you take a real interest in the older people and there history. Make alot more like this.

[@patrickmay9034]

Great video . Excellent team and music. Cat enjoyed the company too. Nice.

[@mwburfeind]

Liked the remark about the Hossfeld bender - I grew up in Stockton MN where the Hossfeld was invented - the company later moved to Winona MN 8 miles away and is still there today

[@SalvageWorkshop]

That's AWESOME Mark! Yeah Hossfeld Benders are an awesome tool and incredibly capable of doing things that most people couldn't imagine! I already have 2 of them, but I still might try to get that one from Mike! I really like the stand that one is on! Some point soon you'll see me get mine all setup and ready for use! I'm going to be doing a series soon on getting my shop machines properly setup and ready for work! Thanks for the support Mark! I really appreciate it!

[@boblinda1738]

This will be an exciting project to follow. I've wanted a skid steer for years, but I can't afford new and the used units are really beat to pieces. If you can get this up and running, fully functional, and can give us some idea of your investment, I'll know better whether or not to attempt a similar project with a machine of similar or maybe even a little better condition.

[@doughboy1966]

Great recovery. Looking forward to upcoming video’s on the skid steer.

[@thomasvandriel984]

I think part of his motivation for letting you have the skid steer was the free landscaping you had to do to get it out!

[@Name-vu1kn]

Well, its got the skid part down.

[@slowride55]

If it’s not running on a couple cylinders pull the valve cover first. These have a little cap that sits between the rocker arm and tip of the valve. When the valve adjustment gets loose they can fall out and the push rod will disengage the rocker arm.

[@michaelmactavish1728]

its good thing kubotas keeps parts avaliable for there engines even older units wich no other branded engines dont

[@ronfrance4041]

I finally watched this video after it kept popping up in my recommended and wow!!! I love this channel. I like doing the same stuff.

[@farmergeorge8467]

We had the same model on our old dairy farm. Rebuilt the engine around 3000 hrs and was still going strong at 7200hrs. Was a good machine for its age and size

[@bobadam7021]

This guy is not afraid to work. You could literally just work at Mike's for the rest of your KZbin career and never have boring content.

[@darthrevan2063]

I would soo work at a place like this. Bringing home old equipment making it functional and then selling it.

[@billjunking_fool5549]

I just purchased Gehl skid steer 4400 I believe yours would be newer mine needs wheel bearings and seals but runs you got a cool project there I'll be waiting for updates 👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Awesome! Nothing wrong with OLDER! Apparently my machine also had trouble with wheel bearings and Mike added external grease zerks to all 4 bearings and a tube that extended it up so you could grease them without removing the wheels... he said he never had any issues after he did that, but I guess we'll see once I tear into it! It seems this is a common problem with these machines! Good luck with your machine, & thanks for watching! I appreciate the support!

[@robert100471]

That junkyard is pure heaven !!

[@johnboyer9176]

Crazy to me that dumps like this exist. So much value... even if you were just talking scrap... and it's just sitting there.

[@Kilolocks]

I would go broke on a property like that.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol... It wouldn't be hard! And you've hardly seen the place yet! It will blow your mind!

[@stevem6711]

There is a small fortune in scrap steel on the property just rusting away. It should more than cover the removal cost of all that.

[@stuartomant4033]

I would as well

[@thomasjervis9514]

So much good old stuff............‘PARADISE’!!!

[@austinhughes6852]

I can already tell there’s gonna be another “Old Red” style video series.For the skidsteer.Plus, that skidsteer is definitely gonna come in handy in future videos.

[@stevefarms7494]

Can't wait to see of it will run and drive .. Great find

[@larrykelly2838]

Great find.

[@JBFromOZ]

Nice work finding the Gehl mate! I’m guessing the hydraulic release on the tracks will be something like my sdk8, two screws to undo on the primary drive pump to bypass the motors

[@leighwalker3914]

I’m amazed about how you find all these hidden treasures. Did you have to pay much for the skid steer. Can’t wait to see it up and running.

[@edwardm438]

That looked like fun to clear out lol.

[@DD-DD-DD]

For all the bush-dragging you do, I'm really surprised you don't pack a small chipper out with your kit

[@JTL-DK]

Was i the only one eyeballin the kubota diesel generator in the motorhome? :-)

[@MrGordy61]

I was looking at that also ;-) But pretty sure it is an Onan generator, especially considering the age and size of the RV.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I didnt notice it till i was editing, but im definitely going to see about getting it! There is stuff like that EVERYWHERE on this property! I do think it's an onan though!

[@MRrwmac]

@@SalvageWorkshop Great new friend you got there! Mike sure seems enjoying life also. Congratulations on not only the Skid steer find but all the other stuff Mike might let go to you!

[@jobuda10]

Looks like a lifetime story to tell. Love this channel and what you are doing. I want to live like you.

[@GrumpyOldFart81]

Well so much for fixing the old red dozer

[@bobhale4420]

I had an amish guy tell me a trick for draggin old skid steers. Cut a cpl plastic barrels in half and put the half under each tire. She’ll follow you anywhere even up a trailer ramp. What was the web name of the chain binder comp?

[@davidjohngilbert6295]

I never understood why people post videos when their audio is so bad.

[@robertordewald8678]

Wow, what a treasure trove! I've been looking for a place like that for years. You can build your own shop out of what's there. What state are you in? Thanks for your video!

[@andrewclough660]

Love how optimistic you are..."apparently it has some issues" as homer Simpson would say Wooo Hooo

[@51-FS]

Doh!!!

[@doublebfarms2313]

Wish I knew someone like mike, he sounds like a great guy. Good luck on the Gehl, a few of our neighbors have them and they are good machines.

[@eddiebrundrett5785]

whats as happened to old red lol nice video keep them coming ed

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Have no fear, Old Red isn't finished!