Will it START? OLD Bulldozer Sitting in the BUSH for YEARS!

[@brogan39]

I would love to see you bring back to life the man sized bulldozer. Keep up the awesome work.

[@SteveInQLD007]

*Couldn't wipe the smile from my face when I heard it running - onya Bruce!!*

[@michaelfoort2592]

I cant believe how much machinery is lying around Australia and New Zealand! Between you and Marty T. Insomnia is a positive experience.

[@Happymacer_P]

Well I live in Aus and I’ve not come across any machinery like this! 😩

[@woodchopinbeekeeper929]

Hell of a lot more of it lying around in the states!

[@tentotwo8290]

How come they get abandoned? Too tired? Unreliable? Thanks👍

[@woodchopinbeekeeper929]

@@tentotwo8290 inexpensive in the states......USE TO BE INEXPENSIVE, the old stuff is making a come back.

[@TireSlayer55]

@@Happymacer_PI hear it's a big country tho

[@williamickes3143]

I had a couple of minutes to kill and I came across your video. I'm also a retired OTR driver and I've been there and done that. I've hauled about everything you can haul. I decided to set and watch you see if you could get that dozer started . I'm so glad I did . Gave me inspiration! You take care! 👍👍

[@perkypat2214]

The D8H looks incredible, I would really enjoy a video.

[@andrewking4885]

They were a bad ass Bulldozer. My uncle drove a few cats and got his middle finger ripped out of joint between the lever and dash.

[@kevinballuff1164]

The D8H is. Brute. I'd like to see it run and move again

[@bruceinaus]

@@kevinballuff1164HI We are working up to tackle the D8H

[@HelenOrtega-bf8gs]

​@@andrewking4885IP,? Mmm,, no bb no te lo Om v 56:21 56:21

[@suwartosuwarto9157]

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[@dananderson2786]

The day we stop staying busy is the day we die! Bruce you run circles around these kids today. Thanks for the motivation!

[@LuisDiaz-ms5rm]

Bruce I got to say you are a hell of a mechanic you have been around for some time and you know exactly what to do you're a one-man army it's amazing watching you work on these massive machines and you know exactly what to do you're definitely a Master mechanic keep up the great work and the hard work that you do

[@bruceinaus]

Thanks very much Luis, your too kind, Bruce

[@kenellis8353]

AWESOME CONTENT, Bruce!!! Kenny Ellis, here, from Munfordville, KY, USA!!! Just sitting here, chilling, while I’m waiting for my unload appointment!!! Love watching these videos!!!

[@randomthingsarebest1473]

@@bruceinausGo back and get that other dozer going bruce like to see that.

[@troymeredith9528]

Just going on your chat about working with people in the bush,inused to do bit for a down round canyonleigh NSW,e before i moved away.was always a good day spent and i always learnt lots about the bush and machinery.so much knowledge lost when the elderly are no longer with us.

[@troymeredith9528]

An old mate.

[@lancenutter1067]

That heavy duty roof probably saved that thing a lot of grief. Awesome video!

[@paulwilliamson3211]

An Aussie in England, a grey Sunday morning, then a new video from Bruce, makes the day so much better. Thankyou for posting.

[@ACDZ123]

Come home Paul. What's wrong with ya?

[@paulwilliamson3211]

@@ACDZ123 I so wish I could come home, sadly poor health and family issues conspire to make that an impossibility.

[@bx16v]

This is by far my favourite channel on KZbin. It's such a shame that the knowledge of people like Bruce is slowly dying out all over the world, preserving it in this format is excellent

[@TKevinBlanc]

I don't know about that. Have you watched Marty T, Diesel Creek, Scrappy Industries, or Salvage Workshop?

[@kdegraa]

My old next door neighbour was similar to Bruce. He died a few years ago. It’s true a lot of people with skills and knowledge are departing this world. The lack of skills is already having an effect on us.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

@@TKevinBlanc Those fellas and Bruce are still in the minority. When some states a statistic and another person (you in this case) replies back with individual examples, well that sorta means you're beyond hope--not understanding the mathematics of statistics😄. It really is a throwaway society and the old stuff gets left to rot because someone wants the newest, latest and greatest as is the way of all obsolescence. Now there are a growing list of "Will it run?" channels emerging on this platform, probably 5 new ones a day trying to cash in on the magic, but they're still a vast minority.

[@dunk856]

Great video please do the d8 as well. Awesome mechanic

[@ericjohnson6802]

Nice one, amazing how these old dozers start after so long. Our D7 was sitting for 15 years b 4 it started. Took a day, but it went easy in the end. D8 start, hell yes!

[@cobbleup]

It’s great to see an old gentleman’s experience being put to use. 👍👍👍

[@vaitonl314]

a true "bush" mechanic, nicely done

[@beachthor1]

I’ve never driven a bulldozer or been to Australia but I watched the whole damn video

[@mickburns5546]

Nice one Bruce. That’s got to be the cleanest running old dozer ever. I never saw any smoke at all. Love to see you have a crack at the old Cat 😊

[@FilipeBates61]

That D8H getting started and worked on by you would be one heck of a video to watch! Can't wait to see it!

[@dalethedentist]

You have to do the Cat. Can’t wait for the roar when it kicks over

[@annalorree]

“Always think of the next person”. That alone just earned you my subscription, and my respect.

[@joshmarks3954]

Thanks Bruce. Legend And yes ya gotta get that D8 fired up !!

[@FixAndForget]

I always enjoy watching Bruce's videos because I know he does everything needed to not hurt the old equipment and he is so well spoken and knowledgeable! Thanks again for another great video!

[@-Scotty]

You're a bloody wizard mate, they some lucky farmers that's for sure.

[@jamesd2128]

Always reassuring seeing Bruce work his calm, affable magic on large chunks of iron.

[@Joe-gd2wu]

That is the nicest seat i've ever seen in something that's been sitting that long.

[@tonywoodard175]

Exactly

[@shawnmurphy6811]

I love seeing these old beauties running again I wish I was there to get that old D8H going 👍👍👍

[@rohansharma5680]

Ears, the best tool for engines. Good job Bruce!

[@St705]

Bruce, love your style and delivery. That was an entertaining video. I think most of your viewers would love to see your crack at the D8,

[@Hjerte_Verke]

He has a relaxing cadence and puts out top tier wisdom and know-how in a friendly style. He's a great storyteller.

[@roobzkoobz6113]

Good onya Bruce, keep em coming!

[@maakamakana7007]

Beauty Mate..I am 70yrs young and did drive a D4 back when I was a nipper, but are now into 70's tractors and backhoes...I been living overseas on and off and I missing tinkering around with my old Ford Backhoe, changing the ram seals and playing around the farm. Now I think I want a dozer after watching your show...well done..kept me enthralled to the end..

[@JessepBB]

Yes please get the DH 8 going please mate ...we all keen

[@Exstaz]

This is a testament on how well old machines are built and how skilled you are.

[@glengrant3884]

FEARLESS BRUCE GIVIN' IT THE JUICE!!💥💯👍👊

[@michaelsimpson9779]

That should go on a T shirt....

[@fiji82bad]

I love the little smile he gives when these massive machines raw into life “she’s goin”. A master of your trade good sir!

[@miatalevi5471]

Absolutely would watch to see if that other dozer would run!

[@welcomezigode5838]

Thank for your tremendous motivation. You are indeed very young at heart.Keep your good work of restoration up and teach your skills so as to empower this generation with the zeal to not let such wonderful works of art to lie to waste because of the lack of wisdom and knowledge. May God bless you in Jesus 'Name.

[@malcolmharm3277]

Would enjoy seeing you work on the old cat and steer it around also great to see the allis back in a shed

[@88corinutza]

We have a 50 YEAR OLD D8 we use every week at my job. it's a BEAST !!!

[@dadyo63]

Nice to see you back onboard

[@jimmyjennings4089]

Absolutely, im in America and love watching these videos of getting these machines back up and running, extremely interesting to see what it takes to get them going, hello to all you mates in Australia and New Zealand.

[@hondafrk]

I have to say Bruce, I love watching you work, but I honestly enjoy listening to you talk more; it’s like I’m hanging out with a grandfather I never really had. I wish you all the best!

[@srgfubar]

Whenever I see a video like this the same thought always comes to mind. They don't make em like they used to. Spectacular piece of work, hats off.

[@janicekerrigan5863]

Another top video from a top bloke.

[@franksgarlat5522]

Great work Bruce! Love getting old diesels running ! CAT D8H will rise again !

[@Dg-ke8xo]

I really enjoyed your video mate, nothing beats abit of knowledge and a good old story, cheers mate from nz

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

I used to love watching Bruce on The Price is Right, The Generation Game, Golden Shot etc etc but who knew he could wrench with the best of them???!!!

[@SteveDixie-qz8pt]

Brilliant work by a real decent bloke. Looking forward to the next one.

[@bruceinaus]

Thank you for your comments..

[@AnthonyWaikato]

Loved this ole school mevhanic. Thanks Bruce for your awesome restoration of this Dozer

[@fredfrancis80]

Definitely would love to see you get that d8 going cheers mate

[@johnpowers2753]

I think all of us would love to see you take a crack at the D8! Great job! You left me smiling.

[@texxras7771]

Thank you Bruce for video graphing your years of knowledge and experience, I’m a roadside responder getting cars going , from the country originally, u remind me of the people that got it going from the country no matter what 😊😊😊✌️👍🏽🌲 thank u for teaching us all, with your knowledge expanded as this channel allows , there will be a army of mechanics helping getting all the old girls out of the bush and back into service , and running , your like the mechanics god father 🫶

[@DutchBatNL]

I was watching as a small boy who saw his first big machinery, awesome!! I liked the side stories, the explanations, the wrenching.... YOU ARE A BLESS to watch/listen too! THX!!

[@vicferrari9380]

You are the only machine recovery guy that has shown to check the rods for damage in attempt to save the seals.

[@brockmitchell3989]

I don't know if I am the only one who feels this way, but I love these type videos you make Bruce. It is like ASMR for mechanics. I love your methodical style of properly checking out the equipment and your quiet style of speaking and working while bringing back some wonderful older equipment. Keep up the great work, Bruce. "Fish are friends, not food," - Bruce in Australia from Finding Nemo. 😀

[@chuckh.2227]

Bruce the miracle mechanic! Absolutely looking forward to the D8H video!

[@SakkievanJaarsveld]

As a retired CATT mechanic,I love all the old stuff.enjoyed the video.

[@daddybob6096]

Great job Bruce and your camera man, well done. Bob. NZ.

[@dennispreston5756]

Great rescue Bruce,now the D8.Enjoyed every minute,thanks.

[@chriscorrigan7420]

G'day Bruce. What a days outing. This I must say was a "ripper" of a show. Its just amazing how the old monsters can sit like that and then given a little bit of love they have their candle lit again. I enjoy your passion about how you do things. Things that may give a problem you check and make it ok to use. You see so many rough as guts jokers just butchering good gear.I couldn't help notice the smile on your dial when she fired, It was bigger than the one on the cat in the fish shop. I'm up for you to get the big Cat going. Hope to see that soon. All the best mate.

[@Bobcat325]

Attention to detail. Love it. Scraping cylinders nice.

[@bro031]

Awesome video, I’d love too see the D8H too start and move again and not left where it is .

[@kirbybrooksee4051]

You're great mister I really enjoyed your presentation.

[@alexnute9818]

It's a great find and inspiring to watch you work as always.

[@AnCapKadse]

As young guy in my 20th I really enjoy your videos. I am really greatful for al the informations. Thanks you.

[@jamesblake-palmer3401]

Kia ora Bruce, yes to the D8H! Love your work. Nga mihi

[@BrianPeake-p7g]

Love watching you getting old bullies going, may be it an obsession. Keep on with the good work

[@bilinda508]

Bruce, love your patience and how easy you make these tasks look!. Loved this and love to see the D8 go as well. Tks.

[@jdmxxx38]

You made that job look easy. The beauty of experience.

[@mrfish1742]

Definitely would like to see the other dozer. You are awesome! Thanks for the videos

[@reuben9213]

This was a pleasure watching older machinery coming back to life . Yes I would love to see that D8H come back to life too . Thanks for this video . Was enjoyable to watch .

[@majangkim]

Legend at it again. He reminds me with our old master mechanics. His explanation and approach on the problems at hand similar. Note his wearing his Gold Watch too.

[@JohnACVagi]

❤Great man are hard to find. Huge Blessing to the family you come from. This world needs more of you. John.

[@davebloomfield2628]

Jeez, she goes real well. I can't believe how quiet it is.😊

[@dicksonmanongi7760]

Bruce you seems passionate about restoring old dusty wrecks. Love watching

[@shawnkelley9169]

A nice one Bruce thanks for taking us along

[@harls9287]

Awesome Bruce, great to see a “Will it run abandoned dozer in my own back yard” love seeing those old machines come back to life. You gotta have have a crack at the old 8. Thanks for sharing.

[@davewarrender2056]

This is what I luv bout old school aussies and kiwis , no messing, no winging , straight to it.

[@av2367]

Same like the Dutchies

[@LoganJohnson-lm2bh]

She's a real beast and i love her and that D8H Is a must .Grandpa was a machinist and his 2 acres were always full of old equipment he was repairing .A boys playground for me .Thank you for the ride.

[@diesel4life636]

love from dallas Tx! continue doing what you do best!

[@muzzaresarf5038]

Hi Bruce, i thoroughly enjoyed watching this video, well done breathing life back into this old dozer. Sadly Hoopers at Montville is no more, the old workshop and equipment is still there when I last drove past, looks like it’s stuck in time 1988🧐🇦🇺

[@matrix54190]

Bruce, from Down Under, is the magician for old vehicles👍👍👍😍. It's sounds really good, that old diesel engine🤩. Thanks for the video. Greetings from👋🥖🇫🇷 Peter

[@bunk822]

Like to see you get that big old cat going 😆👍👍

[@bigblockpop]

Love your videos Bruce

[@GeoffreyBRIDGLAND]

Great work Bruce. I learned to drive a 1945 Cat D4 in 1966. A big thrill for a youngster! I'd like to bring one home, but no room on the front lawn.

[@LukeLayh]

Love your videos mate

[@noorzaidi220]

Great job pup ...! 🎉

[@peterryan7340]

Definitely get that D8H going Bruce

[@coreyfrood1104]

You really know what you're doing Bruce. Hats off.

[@keithhellyer4565]

Love these videos, keep up the great work 👍

[@rockatansky1305]

Really enjoyed your video, patience like you have is certainly a virtue, well saved and thanks for sharing...,

[@ridhobaihaqi144]

Nice. Weekend with Bruce's video!

[@anthonylawrence7405]

I can't believe my eyes. Man you are a hero. I didn't believe that first one would start. Go for it.

[@nicholasarrowsmith7922]

Great channel Bruce ... Really great to see you again keep it up =) ... Love your commentary a true thinking engineer =)

[@AlbertSchmitz63]

This Man knows his Job!!! 👍

[@TheEasystart]

No sun here in the UK but plenty of rain! At least we don't have snakes to worry about though!

[@ACDZ123]

Plenty of snakes at no 10

[@toddodell2904]

Great video just come across you on here I love machinery I served 25 years with the USAF as a Jet mechanic and now live in Oklahoma. I’m 70% permanently disabled so I calm my anxiety watching machinery that’s been forgotten come back to life. Awesome job

[@RalphCrossing]

Another good video there Bruce. What kind of trees are those at the farm where you parked the Fiat Allis in the shed? Macadamia? Yes please, do the D8H.

[@naj370]

love the stories while your working, reminds me of me and my brother and what we did as kids on the farm.

[@holdenbrougham1056]

G,day Bruce,, mate that's a silly question,,, of course you gotta start the cat D8H,, 1st machine I drove as a 10 year old boy , and it was pony starting

[@princelysir5518]

Very interesting to know the concern of well experienced aged citizens! Keep it up!

[@joemonks3161]

A bit more detail on how you found this machine would be helpful.

[@paulbrennan3091]

Love. 😊U MATE ! OLD AUSSIE Truckie & engineer here of 72 & just love What U do ! I maybe wrong ,But did U Say the Dozer was a Fiat,Alice ? We had a BT 7 C fiat pulling logs in the Bush for Dad & Brothers Sawmill years ago . Smaller then the machine but worked for years faultlessly ! Just Amazing to see it going again & brings back memories of yesterday ? So beautiful ! A generation of blokes that never die ,when men were men & wouldn't Stop at any Challenge ? God bless U mate ! Better Come down to Coffs & Clear the way for the Bypass ? Bought a tear to ones eye But thank U Sir ,Was Wonderful !

[@bruceinaus]

Hi, Yes the dozer is a Fiat Alice but not sure of the exact model , I couldn't find an ID plate.