We try to revive a unique 40 year old John Deere 690CR US Air Force 6 wheeled excavator. So Cool!

[@smitm108]

“Promising …”. “You bid on this?”. Kevin is hysterical … 😂

[@bobwestfield5405]

I was actually trained on this machine just outside of Atlanta GA circa 1986 when I was a member of the New York State Air National Guard. They taught us to mash the peddles to move the machine to keep it going straight. Good memories. Thanks guys.

[@bobwestfield5405]

I'm sorry, this kind of machine. Just read it again and I made it sound like it was that machine. I just wrote it wrong. Again sorry

[@russellsmith3825]

​@@bobwestfield5405Who knows, it might have been this specimen before being surplused from the military to another agency

[@ToriImwalle]

❤❤❤qqqqqqwwŵŵwwwwwwwwwwwwŵwwwwwww

[@steveminer5293]

The enthusiasm in Kevin and Tucker is too much!

[@greatergood3706]

Sausage Fingers is scared 😱

[@jackgreen412]

I noticed that Tucker decided not to work in the office.

[@proberts34]

Tucker. . .enthusiasm? Does...not...compute. 😋

[@ewanstewart8011]

I remember being that age too and not being the most talkative soul, I’m nearly 60 now and still the same because my wife doesn’t let me get a word in 😂 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@stephena2390]

“Like the first drag on a pal mal bub” 😂

[@nathanscott7910]

I know that cracked me up.

[@typeebs93]

😂😂😂

[@garywilliams7839]

Funny shit. Kevin and his one liners.

[@jordan0369]

😂😂😂😂

[@ringstinga]

This is one of the best episodes you have done ! Not only was it great to see the old girl run but the laughs and giggles was absolutely cracking .😂😂😂

[@jackgreen412]

@@ringstinga It was a blast watching this one.

[@fenceman53]

The enthusiasm was pouring out of the crew on this one

[@glennjukes5581]

Ya think??

[@scotabot7826]

That ole girl is wild. Never seen a 6 wheeler! Nice work bubs!!

[@DXT61]

4:00 "She's real nice Clark" 😂

[@cuthbertdingleberry2325]

😂😂😂 Defo needs that on some merch!

[@karlmckinnell2635]

Clint your skills and time management are quite impressive. The way you shoot and edit multiple videos together meanwhile doing all the work you do 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Not to mention the superb quality of it all, tip of the hat and keep em coming.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Thanks

[@melvinahenakew9369]

Not to mention the one handed work

[@tedsaylor6016]

Tucker's "how did I end up on this job" looks are Priceless! ROFL!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

🤣🤣

[@T.McGarry]

Somebody needs to go in the hole.....

[@kennyarmer4092]

Y’all impress the hell out of me , I never get that lucky when I buy old equipment.

[@JamesBeans-vv7sq]

The Captain should buy this one.

[@michael_3985]

@@JamesBeans-vv7sq it always have flat tires.

[@everestyeti]

No he's after DP's 120, now Mike has fallen in love with that Case can see him making sure it goes to the Captain, that way as it's local he'll be able to rent it from the Captain.

[@philstreeter9703]

I love the look on Tucker's face when you said "Road Trip". He looked like his truck had been run over by a dozer. She's a tough old gal for sure. Don't change Kevin, we love you the way you are.

[@Leslie-e5j]

That sure brought back memories Clint with your head in the engine Bay and your back side up in the air with that year of machine it brought back so many memories good memories at this time they weren't so good at the time that it was happening LOL I was so proud The American Flag Working on a 100% American machine It made my head swell pride That I was part of that era Instead of the era of Joe Biden and that cackling hyena. The first thing I said at the beginning of the video is where is Clint's dad how come he isn't in on this and there he was thanks for the best video that you've ever made I appreciate it so much film from your mechanical trucking skills Thank you so much for sharing

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

We used two of these for years, They were strictly used for cleaning out vegetation in lakes and ponds because of the rubber tires we could drive across the dams and along the sides without killing grass etc. it had a custom long stick on it with a grass bucket They sure ran good back in the day.

[@vintagekyoshodotcom]

That thing ran awesome after sitting for a long time. Always amazing to see them come back to life! Great work everyone!

[@joshuapaul349]

4:02 "It's real nice Clark", such an underrated quote. Not nocking you, just a great movie.

[@insaneinthemeshbane]

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[@martin-g4v4d]

That's "Marty t" level of search&rescue 😁

[@simonkennedy2700]

Great job getting that old beast running

[@charleswelch249]

That's a cool machine, i hope someone loves it. And uses it on their place, or a small company that works in town and needs something that won't destroy pavement or property. That look on everyones face when it fired for the first time was Gold. Great buy, Clint.

[@harveyrousejr.2069]

I was a USAF troop back in the 80's and ran one just like that while in Florida Tyndall AFB Field 4.

[@terryrogers1025]

Nothin like old American made iron, be fun homestead machine for sure. Thanks for the ride along, enjoyed watching.

[@geneblackwell385]

I liked this one a lot, I like the viewers getting first shot at a 15,000 tool to cleanup their property of brush, stumps, small trees, maybe drop in a culvert, etc. I'm getting older and have a tiny skidsteer to push brush piles around, but this tool opens up bigger capabi!ties like cleaning old fencelines. Congratulations to the buyer, any repair cost will be worth the investment keeping old iron alive.

[@JSBIRD69]

Scott looks thrilled to be on that job!!

[@proberts34]

Uncle Scott was just glad he was allowed out of the shop for a couple days. . .sort of like a weekend furlough program at jail, I suspect. 😉

[@T.McGarry]

Wrestling with that tire, or an alligator....

[@unclescottccequipment]

Thrilled is just the look that stays on my face, can't help it. 😂😂

[@unclescottccequipment]

@@proberts34 It was a couple hours, lets not get ahead of ourselves! 😂

[@JSBIRD69]

@@unclescottccequipment You're a damn good looking man Scott, and we're always happy when you make an appearance!

[@72hourbob61]

I spent most of my life working in motorcycle shops (about 40 years.) and watching you guy work on this huge heavy stuff makes me think I had it made.

[@stevenlatham4397]

You guys have the best banter, it makes me feel like I’m standing there working too. There was a time I hoped I would never see a wheeled excavator again. When I was 16, I got a summer job with the irrigation commission dredging canals. The machine was a Detroit powered Drott 50 wheeled machine. At 6:00am I’d get dropped off with my lunch box, full water jug, and topped off the fuel and fuel cans. This was before cell-phones. It was pretty cool, that old beast would go about 30 miles an hour down the road. That’s why they chose that machine in particular, because it could be driven everywhere.

[@gerardcullen5131]

Interesting one enjoying the content as usual cheers Clint and company

[@mitchelldarnell5334]

What a job!! Brought the old one back to life!!

[@MikeGetsItDone]

I thought that thing would never run! But it came to life and purred pretty nicely. Amazing! Worth the watch!

[@w056007568]

I'm truly amazed but delighted to see that you managed to get this started, moving and loaded on your truck and eventually parked in your yard.

[@gordbolton27]

Good score Clinton! We use those machines in Saskatoon for water & sewer repairs. They can zoom around the city on rubber tires without tearing up the pavement!

[@ghose0809]

Love watching you guys bring old derelict machines back to life!

[@galas455]

I really like these videos, whenever you get a piece of machinery that doesn't run or just barely runs, then you transform it into something amazing, happy days! 😀

[@Sjanzo]

31:00 we always use brake fluid. You can use it as paint remover too. Just drain the oil after you got it running for a few minutes because it doesnt really lube well.

[@machinemoverman4614]

I was shocked how good that motor ran after you got it freed up! You da man!👍

[@kevingilbert9695]

This proves not all of your buys are nice shiny newer equipment. Even the old stuff needs y'alls expert touch. Great video 🤘

[@ronpeacock9939]

Nice old girl. Almost felt like a Diesel Creek video. Great job and glad to see it started. That engine sounds sweet...

[@philliptennis3537]

Great video Clint. Can't beat old machines, they can still hold their own!

[@jeffalbee1921]

I never bought a hat in my life until last week when I ordered one from you guys. Great quality and fit.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pormansgoldpmg5493]

Sounds just like our 1990 John Deere 4755 mwfd did. Love that smooth powerful Deere sound and the whistle of the turbo. Those engines were reliable and some of the best ever made.

[@benbogg5430]

Got to love old iron, sitting for years, bump it a few times and it fires right up, try that with the new junk being sold, good luck! Great as always guys! keep them coming!!

[@glennjukes5581]

Great to see your Dad again! Old stuff--He's just itching to take this machine out and dig w/ it. Old guys rule!

[@michael_3985]

I’m no sure what I’m more impressed with your mechanical skills or your driving skills. Clint your the Man. I know there’s more that needs to be done but I believe that you got her off life support. Great job guys. Love this video.👍👍👍

[@sonnyevans4285]

Amazing how you keep getting this old iron running !!! Thanks for another great video !

[@ErictheAmateur]

I’m not a big rig guy, but I love that Peterbuilt. The color, the sound, everything about it is just cool.

[@JohnSmith-iv7xt]

“ i’m not going in there”. “ well then you need to get you a desk job.”😂😂😂😂 way to get in there Tucker

[@OfficeLinebacker-FJB]

Did you have to give Tucker a panty wedgie so he would get in that hole?

[@Tony-InLosAngeles]

Wow to believe that machine at the beginning of the video is the same as at the end is just mind blowing 🤯!!!

[@Planeiron]

it's a flatlander or runway machine no hills engine is A+++++ 200hrs engine is worth 10 grand to a farmer looking for a engine for a 30 series JD engine that's brand new basically..Great Vid

[@MySynthDungeon]

I'm right on time ,Not missing this! Here we go!!! Cheers! Pumped!! ;-)!

[@gunrunner4747]

Terrific video. As a retired truck driver and equipment operator this hit all the “feel good” spots. Keep up the good work and great videos!

[@spankywagner7740]

Again, three generations working together on this excavator...it doesn't get much better. Pay it forward...one of our favorite videos. Hope the next owner will do right by her. 🚜

[@oddtechman]

Got yourself an unusual one there, Clint for a change! Always nice when something like this pops up to break up the constant stream of tracks! All you need now is a 764 HSD!!! then watch the headscratching begin

[@RobertWADEShivers]

I hope your boys enjoy the time Andy teaching that you do with them my father was killed when I was 6 years old and I never had one never had her dad what I have learned play my years I had to learn by watching and doing I learned what I know in the college of hard knocks I still got knots on my head

[@RobertWADEShivers]

Sorry about my spelling 1995 one of my old friends got to hold of an old D4 we started tearing it down to ree build transmission a long with the motor it was taking us a while finding a good used parts we would work on it a little bit every weekend New Year's Eve day of 1996 my wife passed away from having our daughter I got bored and started back put the motor together we had an old wood heater homemade I would set my daughter close to the heater to keep her warm I finally got the motor put back together all that was left put in the head on and hooking up the injectors that took me about a month the building was in was An Old log House 🏠 that we had extended and poured a concrete floor there were several families raised in that Old log cabin all it had was a dirt four that old shop have been used a lot I finally got everything put back on it and it set a couple of months before it was started it had an old pony motor to crank the diesel engine with as far as it went with hydraulics was only to lift the blade up and down any other adjustments to the blade had to be done by hand I believe you would know what I'm talking about the only thing that we could not replace was the bull gear on the right side it leaked bad we kept it packed with grease like the railroad uses on their switch tracks you could always find a 5-gallon bucket 🪣 of that Grease where they would throw the buckets off the back of the truck and one go rolling down the river bank

[@RobertWADEShivers]

We would watch for them the buckets of Grease that had rolled down the Steep Banks as the tracks run close to the river

[@RobertWADEShivers]

And that's what we put in the bowl gear on the right side of the old D4 it got used a lot tell me old man got sick with colon cancer if I was working somewhere who would always get me to ride with him so I would be ready to help him crank the old motor if you didn't leave it parked in a good place I would have to crank the poney motor with a rope by hand he never would fix the generator on the old dozer but the pony motor had an electric starter on it so if you didn't park it and a good place to where you could get to it to jump it off you had to play with that road the whole lot cranking that pony motor what is no easy task the old dozer is setting up in the pasture now with trees grown all around it I have asked about trying to crank the old dozer to no avail his daughter wanted it left where he last parked the old dozer his son-in-law has wanted to move the Old dozer back down to the shop but for some strange reason she wants it left alone me myself I would love to see the old D4 crank and running at least every month or so his old Ford tractor is being done much the same just sat in there with flat tires and I wish I had a $5 bill 💵 forever I road that old tractor 🚜 Bouncing around bush hogging are greatly misse the days that we had enjoyment set at the old shop on the weekends when there was nothing to do cooking and eating Right thate in the old shop

[@David-ce9hj]

That was an epic bush fix. Can't believe you got 'old girl' to run again. Job very well done.

[@DaveDavis-pe1yo]

Great video I used to be an owner operator, and my first excavator was a John Deere 690B. My second was a 690D LC. When I was at the factory, they were building the 690C RR for the military. The RR stands for Runway Repair

[@glennspreeman1634]

Over and the call, Clint. Three cheers crew, 'specially Tucker!!

[@michaelmullins1290]

You guys are amazing. Clint is some kind of a truck driver. The all-around guy. Does everything well. You guys work so well together.

[@michaelhuhn90]

Outstanding Job getting running, Was shocked it started the next day, It just needed some Luv

[@dansevern3291]

Just got time to watch this long video, I'm impressed. (I figured you'd get it running, I'm more impressed you didn't destroy the seat loading it, and with the skills it takes to drive on those narrow roads with all those trees.)

[@TheTypicalAmerican]

Great video, but we need a dedicated video of the OBS Ford service truck. It looks so cool.

[@Impuritan1]

Agreed.

[@pjofurey6239]

That’s a sweet excavator . Well saved

[@Chief351L]

Man yall got me good on this one! I was standing at the front door cussing & wondering WTF was outside blowing the Fkin horn! When I would go look out the garage window I wouldn’t hear it but sure did when I walked back! Haha I noticed it was the TV when I backed up the video to see what I missed! LoL

[@henkweurding3339]

In the Netherlands runing a excavator like a 140 on wheels is standard. Smaller country and they move themselves for distances for like 25 miles without having to use a trailer. This John Deere is something different but ideal for farmers on their property!

[@TimothyKepner]

I* know that these are not always fun to do but you guys seem to find a way to do it. That's what so cool about your videos and keeps a smile on ours. Thank You

[@lmalesci]

Greetings from Pontassieve, province of Florence, Italy. I own a Suzuki Jimmy 4x4 with a 1.3 LT m13a gasoline engine from 2001, all original, which I use to travel through fields, forests and mountains on agricultural and forestry roads used by logging companies.

[@timharris4874]

Huge fan of your channel and really like when you take the group on field trips!

[@christopheraxten7020]

I can’t believe you got that going awesome job goes to show what a lifetime of knowledge and experience can achieve great work by the whole team.👍

[@speedsterdan]

That was pretty crazy! You guys are so much fun to watch! Highlight of every week!

[@78jog89]

"You can't beat old iron." Oorahh!

[@bradleyhupp6433]

Love to hear the birds singing. Wonderful song for you when you're stressed.

[@Camera1931-p5v]

A 690 with a blade! NiceGreat job guys!

[@chipps1066]

Another diamond in the ruff!Great job!

[@IT_Dinosaur]

No fire - but plenty of smoke. Best revive video y'all have had in quite a while.

[@Mike-x5i4s]

Yes…Clint…you make life look easy…thank you for sharing this adventure…great video.

[@jerrodsimmons8356]

Like the first drag on a PallMall 🚬 🚬 😂😂

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

🤣🤣Virginia slims -Kevin

[@samchapple6363]

I’m a ‘86 Air Force unit 😂 too …. Good for a runway

[@TheEggeee2]

Awesome truck and boy o boy does she sound good. I bet she drives great also.

[@uwepfitzner9682]

Tucker‘s enthusiasm is as always priceless😅

[@72hourbob61]

Captain Kleeman needs that. It would give him something to work on.

[@Daniel-n5v5s]

That's a cool machine! Great for town and city work!

[@kvslasher]

Awesome to watch you guys bring the old girl to life.

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Nice to see a good old machine saved from an uncertain but likely early death by a few problems that were set right by the correct crew. Wishing you and your family the best.

[@jburk8600]

This was even better the second time watching!

[@kennethwork8913]

What a great video!! A family affair for sure. I used to be an oiler on a 690 tracked machine. Great memories and some laughs. Thank you guys.

[@woody95124]

What a trip! Boss man did it!I bet it was exciting to see tht thing running..Especially when it didn't even turn over..killer

[@raymonddelano8961]

I worked for a construction company that had a 4 wheel version of that one. It had a high and low speed drive. It also had a manual pin in the cab that kept the cab from turning when a person was driving the machine

[@briggsxstratton]

I spent a lot of time running a 790dlc log loader with this same engine in it. That was a great machine.

[@regtimmins1944]

You have love it when a old piece of equipment with plenty of. Life still in it Roars and comes too life and with a little more elbow grease and dedication it provides another 15 or more yrs too someone

[@nelsonannett5427]

took some old school effort but she is a good runner and moves. awsome job guys and the lafs. have a great day. cheers.

[@danorich74]

Very nice piece for someone's collection

[@raycollington4310]

This was so funny. You boys should be enjoyed the fun you're having every day. KZbin needs to make me learn or laugh, you've managed both on this one. Thank you all.

[@smmaxey]

Ain't nothing better on a Friday afternoon after working behind a desk all week. Relaxes the brain and makes me laugh. Ride'm cowboy ☺

[@genesiedenburg9798]

Got to love old iron, no electronics. 👍🇺🇲

[@rickydonahue1586]

That was the best will it run I've seen in quite a while! That thing runs awesome good job Y'all!!!👍👍😁

[@joycefuller9177]

Amazing that it started.

[@mischef18]

Definitely made for great viewing guys and thanks so much for taking us along bro. Safe travels. Ken.

[@paulsautocm]

another fine piece of equipment brought back to life.

[@generichards6497]

What a cool tool.

[@T.McGarry]

All hands on deck, for the C&C summer road trip. This one had it it all, and most of it landed on Clint....

[@arthurbiringer5676]

Great recovery, it’s going to live another day!

[@blaise2628]

I really enjoyed watching this episode, thank you!!!

[@stephenwright3094]

No way, was just thinking I'd never seen a video pop up for a while !! Great watch on a Friday night just about to watch it. Thanks lads.. 😊