Nathan Churchill
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Free Kobelco Excavator..How Bad Is It?
in this video i make a deal with a local auction yard to purchase many items for resale to end up with a free Kobelco SK220LC. I have since sold this machine for a newer Doosan DX225, but this machine was an excellent find. I know that technically I paif for the entire lot, but after selling all of the other items, I was left with a profit of $2700 and a free excavator. I go over some of the items and what I sold them for in this video
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Відео

Buying and Fixing 1966 CAT 955
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I traded $1000 worth of labor for this machine and it looks like that was worth it. fixing the steering pedals and she is ready for work
Traded Beer for a Dump Truck, How Bad is it?
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Traded this Truck for Beer that was thrown out from a job, and then sold this truck for $11500 after putting batteries and an alternator in it. I am currently working on the Isuzu FTR in the video and hope to have it running soon
Changing Hydraulic Fluid on the Cheapest Excavator
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Changing fluids and filters on a 2001 Hitachi EX120 with Chevron Rando 46 HD
Buying The Cheapest Excavator I Could Find. How Bad Is It?
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Easy Oakland CA property clean up with John Deere 325G
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Homebuilt DIY Dump Bed
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Brush Cutting Orinda Hills
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VORRA MonsterDash Rollover in Ultra4 4894
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One Day House Demo
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Moving Powder Coating Oven
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Hot Tube Removal Timelapse
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  • @TimmyPlakon
    @TimmyPlakon День тому

    Is it safe to pressure wash? Anything to be careful of or look out for? Newbie here. Mine needs cleaning bad. Thanks

  • @avontaprice-lg7ws
    @avontaprice-lg7ws Місяць тому

    What is the company name is on that old Ford chip tree truck????🤨🤨🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔🤔

  • @Yettiattack
    @Yettiattack 2 місяці тому

    You ever throw code Air filter switch Air restriction

    • @nathanchurchill
      @nathanchurchill 2 місяці тому

      Never has thrown a code for air restriction, we usually clean air filter daily and I’ve since out a reversing fan on the machine

    • @Yettiattack
      @Yettiattack 2 місяці тому

      @@nathanchurchill i put new filters in an deleted the code it comes back immediately. Must be a sensor.

    • @nathanchurchill
      @nathanchurchill 2 місяці тому

      We have had multiple sensors go bad on the skid including hydraulic filter restriction so I wouldn’t be surprised

    • @Yettiattack
      @Yettiattack 2 місяці тому

      @@nathanchurchill hmm.. bound to happen i suppose. Just got my belly cleaned out like you did here in the video. Cant believe how much gunk builds up. Must of been 5/7gallons of straight mud rocks an sticks. An did my 500 service an new tracks. Just that stupid air restriction i need to figure out.

    • @nathanchurchill
      @nathanchurchill 2 місяці тому

      Since making this video we usually clean it out once every two weeks now depending on how much we are using it and weather, seems to be helping the machine a lot as well, plus it’s a good time to inspect hoses.

  • @dennislaws5187
    @dennislaws5187 2 місяці тому

    it uses 30wt motor oil in all compartments except final drives. trans, engine, hydraulics everything.

    • @nathanchurchill
      @nathanchurchill 2 місяці тому

      That is good to know! I’ll look into that

  • @dennislaws5187
    @dennislaws5187 2 місяці тому

    Thats a 955 H series my dad bought one of those new in 66

  • @duanejackson6718
    @duanejackson6718 3 місяці тому

    That machine should be using 1540 motor oil in that gearbox and the transmission, not hydraulic oil it's too thin. Those brake adjusters are supposed to be tightened and then backed off one and a half turns. You likely fixed it by adding oil or repairing that line. Those pedals also control the steering clutches, the screen that you had out is on the suction side of the steering clutch pump, if it has any leaks that pump won't pump. The suction line goes from the bottom of the gearbox where you were adjusting, it's hidden by the skid pan but it's on the front side bottom of that gearbox, the suction line goes up to that filter strainer that you had out, another line will go off from the filter strainer up to the front of the the transmission to the pump it's located between the front of the transmission in the back of the engine, that line that you replaced is the one going from the strainer to the steering clutch pump, and it's of course driven off the front of the transmission, the pressure side from the pump goes back to the top of the gearbox probably through another filter, and then to the steering clutch hydraulic assist, that's back on the top of that box where you were doing the steering clutch brake adjustment. Anyways it sounds like you got it fixed, nice machine!

  • @perttikauppinen2353
    @perttikauppinen2353 3 місяці тому

    forced to comment as a European. I have driven many makes and models of excavators. ex and zx series Hitachi are the best. hydraulically, a 2001 model year machine is much more comfortable and more accurate than, for example, a 2017 model 317 CAT

  • @alfredfleming3289
    @alfredfleming3289 3 місяці тому

    I’ve never seen a skid steers as easy to clean as that. Think my next one will be JD. And I’ve seen one a lot dirtier than that. Try one around a feedlot in the spring mud and manure. That thing of yours is a piece of cake.

  • @xephael3485
    @xephael3485 4 місяці тому

    F' the ECU to some degree.. JD douche bags should make it IP6x something rating. Unfortunately people like you support JD. A company that absolutely hates you fixing or working on your own equipment. Do you have a service and parts manual provided by John Deere? I bet they've never posed a video on how to maintain their junk...

  • @LLImprovement
    @LLImprovement 4 місяці тому

    My goodness, why can't i find any auctions like that?!? That quick coupler on the kobelco is the same i have on my Hitachi ex230. It's super handy, can change buckets from in the cab, and then flip the buckets around and run them backwards.

    • @nathanchurchill
      @nathanchurchill 4 місяці тому

      Definitely not an everyday find! But super happy with how it all turned out and that coupler worked very well, thanks for watching!

  • @RaysHauling
    @RaysHauling 4 місяці тому

    Is that cherry Red Mercedes for sale? Great video and editing btw! The buggy spinning looked dangerous!!

  • @MLDIYSH
    @MLDIYSH 5 місяців тому

    Sorry I didn’t catch it but what was the height of box? Looks to be 4ft? Heaviest you’ve dumped?

    • @nathanchurchill
      @nathanchurchill 5 місяців тому

      Sorry the bed is 5 ft tall and we have dumped 7.5 tons with it (not legal to drive down the road) but this setup has proved to be able to do it

    • @MLDIYSH
      @MLDIYSH 5 місяців тому

      🤣I've dropped off 11 tons before and I was surprised myself it was that heavy. It happens and sometimes it's out of our control. Great setup you got too. @@nathanchurchill

  • @oby-1607
    @oby-1607 6 місяців тому

    That's a great home built system. I would love to have something like that haul wood chips and my mini-ex. The trailer set-up is great too. Maybe a backup camera is next and backup lights?

    • @nathanchurchill
      @nathanchurchill 5 місяців тому

      I now load my 35G into the bed of the truck and haul it around in this truck, super convenient when a trailer won’t fit

  • @philsheldon2737
    @philsheldon2737 6 місяців тому

    I cleaned a load of excavator cabs a few months back , i found compressed air and vacuum work best

  • @davidtettleton2732
    @davidtettleton2732 7 місяців тому

    Great run down on details as well as overview. Best one ive seen on the subject!

  • @darrellroeters4951
    @darrellroeters4951 7 місяців тому

    Don’t sweat the little things amount of paint on filter coming off.

  • @gordoncorey8023
    @gordoncorey8023 7 місяців тому

    Usually just an adjustment

  • @gordoncorey8023
    @gordoncorey8023 7 місяців тому

    Working on heavy equipment over the years found out

  • @user-es6jt6eb7t
    @user-es6jt6eb7t 8 місяців тому

    She Sounds Well !!!

  • @user-es6jt6eb7t
    @user-es6jt6eb7t 8 місяців тому

    Slew Brake adjusters have a Detent as per the Click to keep em in situ

  • @user-es6jt6eb7t
    @user-es6jt6eb7t 8 місяців тому

    Needs REVS at full to slew think your Safety Lever is in Locked Position - Needs to be Down Unlock (to block your Exit of the Machine)

  • @joel942
    @joel942 9 місяців тому

    Did the heating problem was fix? I having the same problem.

  • @arlynangalich5465
    @arlynangalich5465 9 місяців тому

    *Promosm* 💕

  • @hendersonlandworks6158
    @hendersonlandworks6158 9 місяців тому

    I just bought a 12 spline stump jumper and blades for a 6 foot bush hog and put them on my wolverine brush cutter. Does awesome now and haven’t had a issue

  • @Mad.Man.Marine
    @Mad.Man.Marine 9 місяців тому

    Sorry guys. You really screwed the pooch on this one. Taking out the crossmember that is where the front of the rear leaf spring mounts go was a big no no. Now the frame can bow in at the top causing a lot of unwanted stresses. Let alone the fact you took the bottom Channel out of the scissor frame. Those two pieces are what spreads the load out on the frame rails. And because you only used 3” channel for your longitudinal stringers it’s a recipie for disaster. I really hope you are only running light weight shit like brush and yard waste or whatever.

    • @nathanchurchill
      @nathanchurchill 8 місяців тому

      Actually we still use the truck every day with anything from demo debris to hauling our mini ex in the bed. This truck has been in service for almost 3 years as is with no welds cracking or frame issues. Obviously now that it’s been almost 3 years, there are some things I would change with the particular build, as I’m always trying to improve, but removing and replacing a crossmember on a smaller truck like this is not one of them. Now if this was a 10 wheeler with a single frame, I definitely wouldn’t be moving crossmembers and welding directly to the frame, but it’s not and is inspected regularly with nothing but minor issues. On the other side of it, one of our trucks came with a prefab dump bed and the frame that is bolted to the truck frame without reinforcements has had over 10 cracks that needed welding. I appreciate your input on the situation and taking to time to share your experience, and most importantly, thanks for watching!

  • @lucab69
    @lucab69 9 місяців тому

    My mechanic buddy had to replace an engine on one at 800hrs due to buildup under the engine rubbing a hole in the oil pan!

  • @thomasr.miller5553
    @thomasr.miller5553 10 місяців тому

    Holy BEGEEZUS ! 😧 Breaks are Too tight !🥵 You run in the screw until firm contact BACK OFF TWO TURNS .....TIGHTEN LOCK NUT !! CHECK YOUR MANUAL for proper adjustment. great video thanks

    • @nathanchurchill
      @nathanchurchill 10 місяців тому

      Didn’t have a manual 🤷🏼‍♂️ now she’s off the top of a hill in the middle of nowhere and can be fixed properly. I appreciate the feedback

  • @gordonagent7037
    @gordonagent7037 10 місяців тому

    Looks like a good machine, only thing I could suggest is that you weld some grousers on those flat plate feet she’s got, especially when you will be ,working on uneven sites, probably clay, chances of slipping when walking her or taking a bite are pretty high and believe me that’s a ride you don’t want. Pretty sure you will lick her into place.

    • @nathanchurchill
      @nathanchurchill 10 місяців тому

      It’s a triple groused with bolt on rubber pads, when we are in mud now I take off every other, or every third pad. It’s the best of both worlds

  • @alkennedy1124
    @alkennedy1124 10 місяців тому

    On my case 580 B modal, we picked up the tractor for free because the brakes would not work, so I crawled under it a discovered the housing that holds the turning cutting Brake , was broken off corners ,, we welded the corners and I had to find 4 (I think 1 inch steel balls ) and new clutch pack with splines on the shafts and put them back in and it had brakes again, this set screws are a good place for vibration to get the loss, good vlog , just slow the moving of the camera ok, thanks BigAl California.

  • @alkennedy1124
    @alkennedy1124 10 місяців тому

    Your moving the camera way to fast , you ever hard of sea sickness , well you got me plenty sea sick, wow , thanks buddy, love ya , thanks BigAl California

    • @nathanchurchill
      @nathanchurchill 10 місяців тому

      Sorry about that, first timing filming with my phone and not a GoPro

  • @domsileo1145
    @domsileo1145 10 місяців тому

    We clean ours after every use after losing a few to fire due too debris buildup…orange machines burn quickly…

  • @jasonpearce1651
    @jasonpearce1651 10 місяців тому

    Where do you find one like that for 3,500

  • @mikemuzzell5167
    @mikemuzzell5167 10 місяців тому

    Lol fleet mechanic here. This is normal where I work same duty too. Brush cutter with a Taiwanese cutting attachment. Not to bad once modified.

  • @Olympic99
    @Olympic99 11 місяців тому

    you paid price of bucket for whole excavator !

  • @JBFromOZ
    @JBFromOZ 11 місяців тому

    Pretty awesome! I just paid $6500 for my Poclain 115 20T excavator

  • @repairfreak
    @repairfreak Рік тому

    Wow, what a deal! Even someone like me could even afford that. Very impressed. I also would love to find a deal like that too. Enjoy my friend! Thanks for the video

  • @ryanderryberry8271
    @ryanderryberry8271 Рік тому

    Happen to have one borrowed from a friend. We both have a Cat 299d3 xe. Both machines hyd fluid temperature skyrockets to a point where the alarms come on and have to stop to cool down. Any idea what's going on and how to cure it??? Thanks!

    • @nathanchurchill
      @nathanchurchill Рік тому

      Without seeing it, it would be hard to diagnose, but running an attachment like these requires a ton of flow through the machine, way more than a grapple or clamshell. My machine has a reversing fan and in addition to that I wash the radiator out every other day of use or else it overheats the hydraulics and sometimes the coolant. Even with washing them religiously, I just pulled my radiator out to fix a leak and was amazed how dirty it was within the fins, so that might be an issue with both machines because it’s not a problem that would normally present itself through normal use, other than that, the motor in the attachment might have a blockage causing the pressure to be too high and putting strain on the machines or the gears aren’t meshing properly in the gear box causing the same issue

    • @ryanderryberry8271
      @ryanderryberry8271 Рік тому

      @Nathan Churchill could it be that crossover fitting on backwards or hose ends on wrong ends? We have hyd oil coolers on these machines for our forestry mulching heads that never see 170° in the hottest of summer. Only thing I know to try is flipping that crossover vlv and see what happens...

    • @Old1Too
      @Old1Too 9 місяців тому

      @@ryanderryberry8271 Ours overheats too. Could some one look to see which way the crossover fitting arrow is pointing on theirs, left or right? Thanks

  • @LeeDumas
    @LeeDumas Рік тому

    Thank you for posting. I have a similar project and can definitely see how having both pieces of equipment in operation can help. Plus, turning over the dumpster is key, especially when you're renting equipment by the day.

  • @jaredharris1427
    @jaredharris1427 Рік тому

    I was a diesel tech for a while. One of the most common problems the occurs is that people don’t clean under or inside of their cab/engine compartment. Build up always happens and if a rock is under the oil pan it will wear a hole through the oil pan and blow the motor. Also the build up is a fire hazard as it will absorb hydraulic oil, which is very flammable, also acts as an insulator. Causing overheating. My only advice is to back the machine on to some blocks, open it up as you did and pull the two small squares off at the front and power wash everything out.

  • @gifu-117
    @gifu-117 Рік тому

    A difference like day and night. Awesome video, love to see it

  • @rwalker874
    @rwalker874 Рік тому

    its not home built if you used a pre fab hoist

    • @nathanchurchill
      @nathanchurchill Рік тому

      Oh so making the entire bed doesn’t count for anything? Good joke. I’d like to see a scissor hoist that you design

    • @MLDIYSH
      @MLDIYSH 5 місяців тому

      @@nathanchurchillhe wants you to make the led lights, tarp system, and bent hinges from scratch to be home made 😂. Hello world.

    • @nathanchurchill
      @nathanchurchill 5 місяців тому

      @@MLDIYSH forge my own metal sheets and tubing

  • @JustBoss
    @JustBoss Рік тому

    What psi is your pressure washer?

  • @antpoo
    @antpoo Рік тому

    My cat 287b way worse from leaking joystick pilot valve seals. I’m worried for how to clean without getting computers or fuse box wet.

  • @douglasthompson2740
    @douglasthompson2740 Рік тому

    I am always amazed at the number of people I see who tear apart a filthy machine getting dirt and grime everywhere including in the repairs they attempt to make. Good Job!

  • @HarrisPropertyMaintenance

    I’m not sure how you managed to get that for that price but you flipping stole that

  • @Insulators
    @Insulators Рік тому

    That’s a crazy deal

  • @rangeandi
    @rangeandi Рік тому

    Solid! This is basically a John Deere 120c, you got a deal on that!

  • @mountainmike1685
    @mountainmike1685 Рік тому

    Hard to believe $3500.00 that would sell for $35000.00 around here or just about anywhere.

  • @johndorazio3759
    @johndorazio3759 Рік тому

    What a deal you can put a brand new motor in that thing it wouldn't be anything at all

  • @vonburklow9765
    @vonburklow9765 Рік тому

    whinnnner x10 suck it up ...