That 225 was new when I started running equipment. No computers or DEF. Plus it will take 30wt in the hyd tank. She started up. It's not old, it's a classic!
The smile this video brought to my face is hard to put into words. My grandfather had a 225 and then a 225D LC for his excavation company and I spent a lot of time around those two kitty cats growing up. The love I have for those machines is something else. I’ve said for years that I’ll have one of those tier zero beats of my own one day and I don’t care if I have to restore it from a bare undercarriage and counterweight.
It's always surprising to me when these old machines start right up even after sitting for decades without being started. Like that one track loader you went to get with Justin. Started right up as soon as you got juice to the starter.
So is there a sequel to this episode, where Chris brings the old girl back to the farm? He was disappointed with the dragline; it would have been a lost cause, but this one looks promising. Of course it’s up to the owner whether he wants to unload it!
That old CAT does have potential. The drag line was toast. But I might spend a few bucks and skin some knuckles to have that old CAT working around the property. Reminds me of my Dad's old stuff that was all parked when health issues took priority before the inevitable years ago. Once health issues take over everything else get's put on the back burner.
Whoa, what a road trip! Blow out on the highway, mountain lion attack in the dragline, nearly blown up in the CAT 225, you might ought to get on back to NC before your luck runs out. 😉
Seems there are many old machines sitting in someone's field which with a little T:C will fire up again. Need a museum of these in the Carolinas where there are volunteers enthusiasts to maintain them in working order where possible. LetsDig18's 'exploring' videos are great.
I did laugh my ass off when Chris come jumping out of that machine squealing like a little girl! I thought it was a Racoon at first and then realized it was just a little kitty cat😳😂👍
My dad used to run 245B to dig in local dirt pit. He also operated a Bucyrus Erie 88B cable shovel. Those were the fun times riding with him as a kid. That got me to love heavy equipment operation.
By the way that 3208 was actually a Ford engine cat bought the patent on it. Tore some apart in those machines that had the Ford emblem on the rods and crank shafts.
When you hit that start button and it started right up I was like “you have got to be kiddin” wow and that with the rain flapper off and the air filter out. Unbelievable
Got the old 225 Girl Running but she blew a Hydraulic Line - but as You said - with a New Hose and lots of TLC she will be Working again !!!! No Black Cat this Time - only Lots of Hydraulic Oil - ah what else - still - a Fun Day ! Cheers from Australia !!!!
In the 225s they were reliable, in trucks, not so much. I think the difference is, the excavator is running at a steady RPM most of the time, trucks are always speeding up, then slowing down, etc.
I’m sorry but when all you young guys talk of something from the eighties being old makes me feel really old. It’s nice to see the old machines kept in service. They may not be practical for high production but there is a place for them for the occasional user. Better than scrapping them.👍
After years of planning and testing in secrecy, Caterpillar finally unveiled its first hydraulic excavator a fair bit later than a lot of the competition. Caterpillar’s first hydraulic excavator, the model 225, was launched in 1972 after a lengthy testing period.
I grew up watching the old cable hoes in the later 50’s and early 60’s. I remember the first hydraulic shovel I saw; it looked naked without all the cables and derrick! I would have thought Cat was earlier than that with their first. Can’t remember the names of the early hydraulics, but I sure remember Northwest and LinkBelt!
She chooched right up. It's all about attitude and confidence. If you believe it will it will. 50,000 dollars in new lines and cylinder seals and she'll scoop up some more.
That machine looks ok for a fixer upper. You did not mention worn out bushings and pins, missing teeth, or worn out sprockets. The corrosion doesn't appear to be too bad. It would be a good piece to add to the Dirt Sculpture Equipment Museum.
3:20 that the Juno box Charlie melted? Oh yeah lol. That machine looks like it’s in pretty decent shape other than the west from being out in the elements.
In my younger days, a 225 was a real sweet heart. The Insley and Bucyrus were the norms. I did operate a 225 with that junk V8 engine, the machine was great but the torque rise was a little slow, it didn't sound as cool as the 6 either, kinda had thay old garbage truck sound to it.
I wondered if Chris would have the presence of mind to get something to act as a rain guard... and he did. A good way to destroy an old engine is let rain water to collect inside the cylinders.
Those 3208’s were always good starting engines!…I’m surprised they put them in the excavators but they actually have really good service in that application…the 225, 229, and 231 had the 3208…love those old square Cats!
Wow Chris you got your money out of that jumper box. I just thought starter was going to click and say that's all folks. Then it started. Should have known. Your next UA-cam career will be traveling the world and start abandoned heavy machinery. ha ha Thanks Chris.
Maybe you should go back and replace the broken line and grease it up to see if it does move a whole track length that would be great to see as well. Great video
Gotta love the ole Cats! Who woulda thought it would start? Holy Moly! Makes one want to save this ole girl just because she's a fighter! Thanks, Chris! Great video! ❤👏👍😍❗
Interesting seeing the product we manufacture in your video. We produced the dipstick for this engine(and a lot more) in Greenville, MS. There are probably some tubes on this machine we produced as well.
At one time that would have been a Floria special old Charlie would have snapped up that old machine in a heart beat. I'm really surprised that old 3208 flashed off so easy usually they need the Cosby in the can once they get started they blow blue smoke that would kill every mosquito in the area.
Chris, that bucket won't be blowing away any time soon. The reason for this is so is because it's round. It's quite an aerodynamic shape. For it to blow off, there needs to be a wind moving at an incredible speed. I believe it won't be there any tine soon.
Hilarious, as soon as I was thinking I'm surprised no hoses were blowing one blew out lol. We had a combine that sat for 7 years and we had to replace several belts and hoses on it
The level of skill and precision required to operate an excavator like this is simply mind-blowing. This video is a true testament to the operator's abilities
That 225 was new when I started running equipment. No computers or DEF. Plus it will take 30wt in the hyd tank. She started up.
It's not old, it's a classic!
The smile this video brought to my face is hard to put into words. My grandfather had a 225 and then a 225D LC for his excavation company and I spent a lot of time around those two kitty cats growing up. The love I have for those machines is something else. I’ve said for years that I’ll have one of those tier zero beats of my own one day and I don’t care if I have to restore it from a bare undercarriage and counterweight.
GGGF
The bomb 4 sure million cubic yrd club
It's always surprising to me when these old machines start right up even after sitting for decades without being started. Like that one track loader you went to get with Justin. Started right up as soon as you got juice to the starter.
There's just something special about old beast like this coming back to life man
That's the machine you need to bring home. Guaranteed to never get low on DEF fluid.
So is there a sequel to this episode, where Chris brings the old girl back to the farm? He was disappointed with the dragline; it would have been a lost cause, but this one looks promising. Of course it’s up to the owner whether he wants to unload it!
That old CAT does have potential. The drag line was toast. But I might spend a few bucks and skin some knuckles to have that old CAT working around the property. Reminds me of my Dad's old stuff that was all parked when health issues took priority before the inevitable years ago. Once health issues take over everything else get's put on the back burner.
Whoa, what a road trip! Blow out on the highway, mountain lion attack in the dragline, nearly blown up in the CAT 225, you might ought to get on back to NC before your luck runs out. 😉
And they haven’t even got to Vegas yet! Look out, boys!
Seems there are many old machines sitting in someone's field which with a little T:C will fire up again. Need a museum of these in the Carolinas where there are volunteers enthusiasts to maintain them in working order where possible. LetsDig18's 'exploring' videos are great.
Chris' collection of old kittycats is fixin to grow again.
I did laugh my ass off when Chris come jumping out of that machine squealing like a little girl! I thought it was a Racoon at first and then realized it was just a little kitty cat😳😂👍
Chris is forever branded with a cat in a Cat and running!
My dad used to run 245B to dig in local dirt pit. He also operated a Bucyrus Erie 88B cable shovel. Those were the fun times riding with him as a kid. That got me to love heavy equipment operation.
The epitome of yard art. Kyle was funny with his kitty cat comment and you are a good sport.
That was cool getting the old machine running.i didn't think it would.
Cat will never fail you when it comes to engine starting.
This WOULD be the perfect excavator for the farm work.
Seems like a better investment than a rusted drag line.
That’s Fricken Awesome!!
That old girl hasn’t thrown in the towel yet.
By the way that 3208 was actually a Ford engine cat bought the patent on it. Tore some apart in those machines that had the Ford emblem on the rods and crank shafts.
Didn't know that they ran like insanely good
Now you will have to bring that one home instead, Chris.
Fun little vid, wasps are not our friends, little fellers have a bad little disposition. Thanks for the ride along sir.
I’m far more afraid of wasps than any wild animal! They can kill!
When you hit that start button and it started right up I was like “you have got to be kiddin” wow and that with the rain flapper off and the air filter out. Unbelievable
Suggestion!
Start tagging the manufacturer of your jump box. They won't believe what it has started on this trip. 👍
JNC (Jump n Carry by Clore) rebranded as Carslyle by NAPA.
Instead of kill markings it would be start and turns over markings!
Got the old 225 Girl Running but she blew a Hydraulic Line - but as You said - with a New Hose and lots of TLC she will be Working again !!!! No Black Cat this Time - only Lots of Hydraulic Oil - ah what else - still - a Fun Day ! Cheers from Australia !!!!
Sweet old girl. You need to drag her home and restore her.
That 3208 dialed right to life..
Good cc equip project!
The "ooff" line cracked me right up. Never thought I'd hear a better line used from such an old and funny film.
People say a lot of bad things about the 3208 Cats, but I’ve had nothing but good luck with them being reliable
In the 225s they were reliable, in trucks, not so much. I think the difference is, the excavator is running at a steady RPM most of the time, trucks are always speeding up, then slowing down, etc.
Always a sucker for a will it start video.
A little work, and that 225 would be a great machine for the farm!! Those are good old machines.
Is Chris about to get a new nickname " the Cat Whisperer " ?
No!!!
I’m sorry but when all you young guys talk of something from the eighties being old makes me feel really old. It’s nice to see the old machines kept in service. They may not be practical for high production but there is a place for them for the occasional user. Better than scrapping them.👍
Eighties was just last week, wasn’t it? Still getting used to a new millennium.
Literally proof you can't kill a 200 series Cat. They will outlive us all.
Well they do have 9 lives.
Chris KNOWS excavators.... even the antiques! 🤯👍
It's amazing how fast old iron will start after it's sat because their so simple. If a modern machine set that long you'd be screwed
After years of planning and testing in secrecy, Caterpillar finally unveiled its first hydraulic excavator a fair bit later than a lot of the competition.
Caterpillar’s first hydraulic excavator, the model 225, was launched in 1972 after a lengthy testing period.
I grew up watching the old cable hoes in the later 50’s and early 60’s. I remember the first hydraulic shovel I saw; it looked naked without all the cables and derrick! I would have thought Cat was earlier than that with their first. Can’t remember the names of the early hydraulics, but I sure remember Northwest and LinkBelt!
JB Weld and duck tape should fix that line. 😂
Wow, 10 years and it burst into life. Pity that hose burst too. Are you going to take it home Chris?
As Chris has found out its working, won't take much to get it moving and being useful once again.
Always nice when old machines start up from sitting.
I don't know who was more scared in the last video, the cat ot Chris...lol
Chris won for a sprint out of the cab, but the cat won for distance getting out of the county!
You wrecked his excavator Chris 🤣🤣
Love the old Cat 225 , it started righ on .
You should bring that cat 225 home and restore it!
Wouldn't mind having that excavator looks like it could be a good machine
that one is less beat up than some new ones
Looked better than a lot of scrap in the auction fields!
She chooched right up. It's all about attitude and confidence. If you believe it will it will. 50,000 dollars in new lines and cylinder seals and she'll scoop up some more.
Now this would be a great machine to have on the farm Chris!
That’s crazy how well it started!
Not crazy; that’s old school Cat. That equipment built this country.
Chris, I think you added the TP after the cat attack. If it was there before, I have a strong feeling it wouldn't be unused!
That machine looks ok for a fixer upper. You did not mention worn out bushings and pins, missing teeth, or worn out sprockets. The corrosion doesn't appear to be too bad. It would be a good piece to add to the Dirt Sculpture Equipment Museum.
Charlie could add that to his collection.
This is a perfect machine for Matt or Captain Kleeman.
I vote for the Captain. He would bust rear to get it fully working for the lot he and his brother are working on.
That's one way to keep the rust away. Instant oiling system.......for EVERYTHING!
I live on an island in Scotland and salt is the killer of basically all equipment near me
That’s one of the machines I operated for many years. Thanks for making me feel real old
Wow i can't believe it started just like that. Amazing machine.
Good Job Chris at least it will run with a hose or two and a few gallons of Hydraulic oil
3:20 that the Juno box Charlie melted?
Oh yeah lol. That machine looks like it’s in pretty decent shape other than the west from being out in the elements.
In my younger days, a 225 was a real sweet heart. The Insley and Bucyrus were the norms. I did operate a 225 with that junk V8 engine, the machine was great but the torque rise was a little slow, it didn't sound as cool as the 6 either, kinda had thay old garbage truck sound to it.
Can't believe it fired up so fast... Barely cranked! 😁
Amazing to start after not being run for 10 years!
It’s not to often you don’t need dieselcaine when something sits that long.Good video.
You should buy it just for the farm!
that would make a good machine for around the farm with a lot of tlc.
I want a part 2
Great will it start video Chris you made the gentleman happy I would have liked to see you take it it's a great old cat
That was awesome to hear it start up!
I wondered if Chris would have the presence of mind to get something to act as a rain guard... and he did. A good way to destroy an old engine is let rain water to collect inside the cylinders.
I can't believe it started that fast.
and no go-go juice either . .
Ran one of those for JF Wilkerson Utilities for a few days. I think they all had exhaust leaks and were loud as hell !
I was waiting for a cat to jump out when you hit the seat.
Love your will it start videos
Surprised me too.
Didn't even put up a fight! 😁
Pity the line blew.
I'm like Charlie this machine looks like a perfect one.
Those 3208’s were always good starting engines!…I’m surprised they put them in the excavators but they actually have really good service in that application…the 225, 229, and 231 had the 3208…love those old square Cats!
Wow Chris you got your money out of that jumper box. I just thought starter was going to click and say that's all folks. Then it started. Should have known.
Your next UA-cam career will be traveling the world and start abandoned heavy machinery. ha ha
Thanks Chris.
It was like you had ejected out of there! Like an ejection seat!😂😂😂. I about fell off my chair laughing!
Maybe you should go back and replace the broken line and grease it up to see if it does move a whole track length that would be great to see as well. Great video
Thanks for the video Chris 😂😂👍 great job getting it running. Take care of yourself and Winston ❤️❤️ and be Blessed ❤️.
I love this old machines Hope you get it back to life
Looks like u got another excavator to add to the fleet lol
Here kitty kitty kitty. "We'll take it".
Gotta love the ole Cats! Who woulda thought it would start? Holy Moly! Makes one want to save this ole girl just because she's a fighter! Thanks, Chris! Great video! ❤👏👍😍❗
How convenient, there was a bucket in the bucket!
Interesting seeing the product we manufacture in your video. We produced the dipstick for this engine(and a lot more) in Greenville, MS. There are probably some tubes on this machine we produced as well.
Maybe a project for Matt (Diesel Creek) he loves these old machines.😄
Always interesting to see "abandoned" equipment and hear the reasons for it being left...........
At one time that would have been a Floria special old Charlie would have snapped up that old machine in a heart beat. I'm really surprised that old 3208 flashed off so easy usually they need the Cosby in the can once they get started they blow blue smoke that would kill every mosquito in the area.
I think you made Hamiltonville Farms eye twitch with that effortless start.
Is that a 3208 Cat motor?? That would definitely explain why it started.
Yes, you are correct sir.
"I got some trash - you want it?"
Damn - it starts - but it's raining oil!
Chris, that bucket won't be blowing away any time soon. The reason for this is so is because it's round. It's quite an aerodynamic shape. For it to blow off, there needs to be a wind moving at an incredible speed. I believe it won't be there any tine soon.
Great variety of Videos Thanks 👍👍
Hey if y'all can get it to working , I need one to clear 12 acre homestead and hopefully build a pond when I am done.
I can't believe all the equipment sitting around for years on all these UA-cam channels.
Hilarious, as soon as I was thinking I'm surprised no hoses were blowing one blew out lol. We had a combine that sat for 7 years and we had to replace several belts and hoses on it
The level of skill and precision required to operate an excavator like this is simply mind-blowing. This video is a true testament to the operator's abilities
That would look good with Betty and the D6