Squarebody Towing Excavator & I Broke the CATERPILLAR D4D

[@bryanwelch2701]

It’s so nice to see someone with common sense and an ability to fix their own issues, great job keep it up love the videos

[@alanack67]

Glad im not the only one out here that doesn't have brand new everything. Some people are so stupid with their money.

[@clark8534]

Finally someone who winds em out with proper shifts. Nicely done!

[@scottwolowich6492]

Looks like fun, the truck handled that load a bit better than i was expecting and you had some smooth shifts

[@jermainesmith4788]

@@birdhunter_inc 350

[@brycenbragg5314]

@@birdhunter_inc it's got a 350 in it

[@phoenixarizona8441]

He's a professional truck driver

[@phoenixarizona8441]

@@birdhunter_inc it has a 350 not really Built just a awesome work truck

[@rarbaugh07]

Dam ol red is a champ, makes towing with my square body seem more normal in this day and age.

[@robertbenner2937]

Good old Chevy all the truck u need

[@shredct3118]

Dam, Big Reds a beast. It handled that no problem.

[@terryfromsouthcarolina4601]

I hate thrown tracks! At least you had a nice day and decent place to fix it. Old square body sounds good! Be safe and have fun Terry from South Carolina

[@j.c.smithprojects]

we get our education by going to school or by doing. i prefer the "by doing" method. is that the trailer brake flashing when you were towing the excavator?

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

I only learn by doing! The camera makes it look like its flashing.

[@michaelhartloff3833]

Wassup JC

[@eligreen9969]

That's awsome this proves that truck manufactures need to look at there old design's and take notes

[@alkennedy1124]

Nice S-10 s m so now you are going to use the excavator to pull the thrown track , probably need to put some grease piston , all of them have grease pistons, to keep them tight, I’m in need of tightening my excavator tracks too, I need to do that soon before I throw a track, kool thanks BigAl California.

[@bh5097]

Only modern excavator have grease pistons i have an old case that has a big spring and spanner nut to tighten the tracks

[@ShaneRogers-b1t]

What's the weight of the trailer n track how combined?

[@mtvjackass74]

That 350 pulled that mini x??? Wow!!!

[@madmodifier]

I was wondering about that track. Good thing you got it sorted! Nice work!

[@joshmills208]

Nice square body Chevy they are the best trucks out there

[@joshmills208]

I’m new subscribed to

[@HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE]

Oh man! 😣 What a shame that the thumb broke off! You done a great job getting the track back on the Cat 🙂👍

[@triplesticks]

Found your channel for the first time today! Got to say I like what you are doing. Keep up the hard work

[@ShotgunMikey]

Cool video 👍. Only the I would say is don't over tighten the tracks on the dozer it will wear out the undercarriage prematurely. Keep up the good work 🇺🇲

[@kirkpalmer1709]

It looks like the undercarriage on that D4 is already wore out. Overtightening the tracks should help keep them on, if he's lucky.

[@arthurshortlidge7188]

How much ya think these old trucks can handle behind them i just got a cucv m1008 and want to use my 10k trailer behind it if needed

[@ggreenhorn5862]

sure is fun and interesting watching your videos. Keep them coming.

[@Fakhar_mughal77]

Please support my channel

[@connorbunch3577]

I'm guessing that truck was originally a 6.2, swapped over to a gas motor. You can see the lights on the dash where it would say "Glow Plugs" and "Water in Tank" for the diesel.

[@hekpgn]

What does that excavator and trailer weigh?

[@hekpgn]

I just got to the part of the video where you mention the weight lol

[@maxhertz8053]

Ive went thru a few ol 350 motors haulin heavy in my rigs now haha. Still love using the ol squares for werk stuff

[@robertbenner2937]

Usually a fork that front idler is attached to with sprong around it then grease actuated tensioner behind it. Takes some digging around to find it all a lot of times it's behind protective shields .

[@yota87truck]

6:34 is he holding up that tree or is it holding him up?

[@td14addict]

The spring doesn't tension the track, it is designed to absorb the shock load when the idler hits something hard, and to allow some give to the undercarriage. I would be shocked if your excavator doesn't have a spring on the idler somewhere.

[@tylerzinck1963]

Just found your channel I love the squarebody to keep it up

[@kbenz68]

what gear you running in the rearend?

[@_xcursion_5392]

Damn brother, you’ve come a long way. I’ve been sucked up with work and COVID I haven’t really looked at your channel. Good to see you’re doing well! I remember when you hit 200 subscribers, long time ago. Keep it up

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Thanks man! I hope your doing well too!

[@morgansword]

With all old equipment comes good operators. Anyone can run a new one but to work with what you have and make it work is the signs that your the one responsible, taking blame when your wrong but hold your head up n tell yourself, lets not do that again. When you have a drum winch like on that dozer, running the cable out to a block and back with grab hooks to roll tracks is a good way and then using up a pass chain around the track and grabbing a pad to force it the way that you want is one I am sure that you tried many varieties of/LOL. Its always nice though to have a excavator with a good boom to get them to crawl back on. Almost all cat undercarriages are horrible to keep on their tracks if the rock guards are off or just worn out. I would buy a old lincoln welder and plenty of 6013 and 7018 rod so's the sowing is easier. Of course that is no good without a good torch. Nothing small as you can peck at it all day or get the hammer that will drive it home as the expression goes. I did this stuff most my life till to crippled to hobble to the out house. I'm 73 now so its only as easy as the good lord allows the body to move. I haven't raised my arms, either of them higher than my shoulder high in many a year.

[@johnwickouski112]

Thank God for good old truck's

[@devintenerowicz917]

Love the set up! Any idea on the weight of the trailer? Got one for sale near me looks just like it but the guy doesn’t know anything about it

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

3600lbs

[@Dannyboy-nj4wh]

350 or 454?

[@Mtoutdoorsman]

Finally found someone who also uses a square body to haul I’d rather use my square body than buy a new truck because I like to have money

[@josephnewton8398]

How good is the 6.2 diesel vs the 350 gas in pulling power

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

I do have a video comparing the two but I'm gonna make a more detailed video soon

[@josephnewton8398]

Thank you

[@cfreem02]

What size trailer is that? length and tow weight?

[@jamesyork6023]

Just like looking at my k30. Similar color, rockers have been done the same way, lol. Mine is an 86, 350 4 speed, 4:56 4x4. Waited for a long time to find it. Plan to do the same bumper and mirrors you have. Eventually going to do a 454/early nv4500 swap and throw a dump hoist under the flatbed. Your truck is definitely inspiration. Glad to see you’re still using yours! If you’ve made a video on it, forgive me, but how bad does that pintle knock you around in the truck? I’ve considered going gooseneck vs pintle since I want to have a dump bed. My truck already has a gooseneck ball, but keeping the bed open will be nice to haul equipment and material/debris at the same time.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

The pintle hitch hitch bangs around a little but once there is weight on it it's not to bad.

[@williegohard1368]

Everybody talking about these diesel look at the old school big blocks getting it in. This makes me want to get a gas dually

[@georgefrederick5398]

This here's not even a big block. The truck is powered by a 350 small block.

[@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006]

Looks like you need to do some maintenance on your stuff Bucket bushings and pins on the excavator and driver sprockets and tracks on the dozer.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Yeah your right but they have to earn those parts first. Atleast these 2 are better than my last excavator and dozer!

[@robertbenner2937]

I think u will find your mini has both spring and grease adjuster

[@cfreem02]

@not for hire What size trailer are you pulling? length and weight. Great truck and video. Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Thanks! 14,000lb 20ft

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

I love your old truck man.

[@justinsmith847]

Nice vid cool truck !!!

[@thetruth8958]

The question is that legal??

[@mischef18]

Another great video bro. Safe travels

[@grahamkennedy7221]

I would highly recommend moving more of that top soil before bringing in fill soil. Also make sure everything is draining by the end of each work day.

[@sirkingdra]

Damn that little dozer is heavy. What truck & trailer do you use to haul it around with?

[@alkennedy1124]

You need to make a new thumb out of a pair of old 3 inch hydraulic pistons, from old slave cylinders, they will probably hold up better, or use some 1.1/4 inch thick steel pivot Pinot to end make it curved and don’t put any holes in it anywhere. The crowd on the excavator is stronger than the whole bulldozer , or some people call curl , anyway that buck strength is stronger then the whole bulldozer, kool thanks BigAl California.

[@eknott1000]

I have a D4D with no angel adjustment on the blade. Does anyone have a parts machine with one that they want to sell?

[@oldcroneysgarage9739]

What's the gas mileage on that chevy? Just curious how it does with the 350

[@radioactive4242]

My C25 with a mild 350 motor, sm465 transmission and 4.56 rear end. Which Is the lowest gearing you can have and still be able to go 50 to 55 MPH. Can go a little over 40 miles on 5 gallons of gas. So a lot better than you would expect. Especially if you have higher gear in your rear end.

[@noahh4904]

The excavators most powerful function is the curling in, that’s why the thump broke, would make it way stronger if you can, if not they sell them on eBay for relatively cheap

[@nicholasbrown7068]

I know a local guy that has a Kobelco SK70SR excavator (16,500 lbs) and he pulls it around the community with an F250 gas doing work on the weekends.

[@shaunhafenbrack3292]

Ah, that small block's loyal

[@partlow85]

already 3.02k , been watching you since your first video

[@rich0laskin664]

Very cool! Keep making videos 👍

[@robertsprafke9376]

I always said if you wanted to learn about a piece of equipment buy one! Some days you will being working on it more then you operate it

[@onion7985]

That looked like a giant poison ivy vine running up that tree behind the blue grill

[@lukeplouse2295]

What motor is in that truck?

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Sbc 350

[@KYKAYAKER274ey1]

Awesome brother

[@better_than_nothing]

I probably don't have to tell you this, but you really need new bushings and pins in that bucket. This is the first video of yours I have I watched. I hope you know how to weld..

[@davecalvo6418]

This has to be the most blown out excavator I have ever seen on you tube...lol

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

You should have seen my last one!

[@marcelhertig3935]

us,is sooo nice,u have a nice truck,there u can drive old trucks

[@ovidiopool4602]

Now It's too tight, It should have 1-1/2" slack, per the operator's manual. I own a '69- D4D (78A).

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

I'll adjust it thanks!

[@ovidiopool4602]

@@NOT_FOR_HIRE any time!

[@phoenixarizona8441]

Are you required to have a CDL with this setup

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Probably

[@GreatNW]

I like that trailer.

[@jameshill4598]

You should leave a little slack in the track it should not be real tight

[@hastyhillfarmand4x480]

You couldn't pay me to own a vehicle with a computer

[@jermainesmith4788]

I love this truck but it needs a rear view mirror

[@nckpacheco624]

friend what happened to tioga motorhome it was amazing when you were going to tow him and your winch blew!! Nice video I send you greetings from Oregon

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

Not sure what happened to it. I tried to go back and get it but they wouldn't answer my calls lol

[@nckpacheco624]

@@NOT_FOR_HIRE I would like to see a video towing such a big motorhome it is incredible to see that truck demonstrating its power!! Why don't you go to the owners' house !! I have a question, your other gmc 3x3 truck, don't you use it much, does the red truck have more power to tow it than the gmc 3x3?

[@steverone7623]

Thumbs up for the thumb 👍🏼 Do you have to run a dot # or specific registration in CT to tow trailers and heavy weight

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

You do for vehicles weighing over 26,000lbs combined. Im still way under that with all my stuff though.

[@steverone7623]

@@NOT_FOR_HIRE sure 😃

[@MC-rr3ew]

@@steverone7623 where in CT are.you?

[@steverone7623]

@@MC-rr3ew NJ

[@MC-rr3ew]

@@steverone7623 is not for hire in jersey too?

[@codybosley400]

Both pieces of equipment have a spring / grease fitting adjuster. You mite want to educate yourself of track system on equipment.

[@johanattangonzalez8165]

What a man needs out there is a heavy duty truck to do the job it had to be a Chevy their Chevy tough

[@kwb200]

Nothing sounds better then a strugling deafneing moan of quadrajet or tbi had one in a chevy step van 350 with quadrabog. I dont know why people hate them so much if you know all their quirks they are fine and they are also great for making you deaf especially in a chevy van. But sounds better then any farting 4 cyl.

[@tylerzinck1963]

I need a obs diesel 5 speed I have a 2001 Z71 5.3 that’s my baby but I’m addictive to trucks now lol

[@alkennedy1124]

Where is that pretty beautiful wife, nice to see a young lady going along with you on the little excursions, what is the little red rotating red light under the dash board, kool nice little operation, old skhool, , nice thanks BigAl California. Merry Christmas y’all BigAl Praise Jesus grace Christ amen 🙏. Thanks BigAl

[@mwilliamshs]

Red light = electric trailer brake controller The blinking is due to the camera's refresh rate. To the the naked eye, it appears steady.

[@joesteen9742]

Bedazzled bow tie

[@peep39]

It's not a real clutch pedal unless it squeaks

[@nickheintz7832]

That was painful

[@jacobdaniel6135]

Why the heck are there 6 dislikes on this video???

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

I have haters. They don't like me towing heavy things with my truck. Even though I'm well under the legal limits.

[@kota2603]

have fun with your 3 mpg lol

[@paulditzen2708]

Not trying to be a troll but I can't help but think thats a lot of trailer and excavator for that one ton truck. Be careful and start looking for a heavier duty truck.

[@michaelhartloff3833]

Wassup

[@paroutdiok_awesome]

Andrew camarata of the poor

[@NOT_FOR_HIRE]

The generic brand "Drew Marata"!

[@patriot-1996]

diesel bros are so used to towing 80mph up hill and spending tens of thousands on a truck they dont even think of something cheap and effective like an old gasser.

[@dalemasyk1583]

HAHAHAHAHA.......see what happen when you brag abit...about your thump....IT BROKE LOL

[@robertbenner2937]

Just trying to help not trying to look like I know everything like the rude bird down below in comments,

[@timbershaw1537]

Who needs a diesel. They’re so overrated

[@Blakep7704]

What gear ratio is the truck?

[@kbenz68]

I was wondering the same