STOLEN from the Auction, $3500 Crane. Will it Drive Home? Will it Lift??
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This was a fun one! Hope Yall enjoy! Thanks to Sam from @scrappyindustries for helping me get this beauty home!
Good to have great friends matt , well done Sam helping out again 👍
I'm sure it was! A very unusual machine compared to your content!
Hey matt, i have a rather personal question, what is the best way to contact you for that?
It's great to see you and sam working together!
You sould invest to walkie talkie, it can come handi
The bar is for the jib. To slide out the fly section you extend the last section fully. Set the boom tip on the ground to get the pressure off the boom slides. Pull the fly section pin then retract the boom section. It should slide out as you retract.
Matt, the 2 flip over brackets on top of the boom head are to connect to and support the fly-jib via adjustable steel rods, you don't need to worry about them as there is no fly with your crane. The pin behind the boom head is to lock the manual boom extension in its extended or retracted working positions, it is positioned with a level main boom in the correct sequence under power using telescope function. Do you have 4 pins in the tackle box for locking the outrigger jack cylinders which are not fitted with check valves, as I note in the video they have not been inserted and the crane is not safe for lifting unless they are fitted. Both hoist ropes show significant surface rust and likely are poor condition internally, you should consider changing them out to prevent a load failure. The main hookblock is missing its safety catch to stop lifting cables from becoming detached. If setting up in your yard you will need good cribbing blocks or steel plates so the jacks don't punch a hole in the ground when lifting, also does the crane have a working rated capacity indicator fitted ? There should be 2 independent means for control of slew system, the hand lever you operated should mechanically engage the swing lock device directly at the slew ring gears/teeth and there should also be a foot pedal to hydraulically actuate a brake near the swing motor. You will need to obtain and carefully read a complete operator manual before using this machine, despite the above comments for $3500 it looks a good buy.
AlanK, relax it's just a demonstration lift .
@@theda850two It all sounds like good information that I imagine Diesel Creek will appreciate.
@@LeoA2600,, you're right. We all need watching over.
Thanks for sharing. Knowledge from experience has no substitute.
@@theda850two Nah, it's not "watching over", it's a direct response to a request in the video, Matt asked if anyone in the comments had information on a few things of which @alank2296 addressed nicely.👍
Hey Matt, I work with cranes a ton in industrial construction. Please consider getting some crane outrigger pads if you are going to be lifting anything heavy on a dirt surface like that. They don't need to be fancy, even on brand new cranes I've worked with generally they're just a couple layers of 2x6 made into a circle about 2-3' in diameter. They're generally made in a circle because it makes them easy to just roll around to where you need them. With those small pads on that crane and the amount of force it can put into the ground you risk it shearing the earth and causing the crane to tip over.
yeah the pad racks are empty....you need hardwood and usually some plywood between layers.... he might find some on an auction... my crane had lots of pads
I am a little concerned that Matt made no reference to a load chart.
I don’t know… maybe 4 - 6 4x4 steel plates 1” thick with a lifting hook on them… I have seen lots of cranes use them. Also fire departments use 2x2 plates for their outriggers on ladder trucks…
Yeah, definitely needs some jack pads. I’ve used 3’ square, 1/2” steel.
Great advice... I have watched a lot of cranes in real life, and on YT... pads are always used. He reads all the comments, and I'm sure will see all these comments, and eventually get some. I have 2 examples of 4 axel wheeled cranes similar to this, but a bit smaller, on our family model RR... they are 1960s era P&H prototypes.
You can just tell that the previous owner loved that crane. It was probably an estate asset that was liquidated at the auction with no reserve because the family didn't know what else to do with it. What a great find man, I'm super stoked for you.
That's why I left everything in a trust to my daughter. She can get the guilts for selling my junk. Causing problems even after I'm gone. 😂
@@GeneralSulla hahaha
I agree. That's probably why they were both so cheap
The branding on the crane next to them, with the same color pattern, is for a current company that exists. More realistically, they were clearing the yard for new cranes, as they have much newer models advertised on their website. Auctioning is just an easy way to get a couple bucks for something you were going to throw away anyway.
@@RIAG-g6z Well, I like my idealized feel-good version better. 😂
Hi Matt, the bar is I believe for a "Fly Jib" it is a Lattice form and If I remember it is about 30 feet long. it gives you a much better reach and also allows you to offset further. You have a fast line now and also the headache ball, As I watch I see you have now a Main Block that is the one for the big lifts you intend. Please look inside the cables for corrosion. the core of the rope needs to be lubricated as it will give much more life to your lines. I worked extensively with that type of crane for years back in the seventies it is a great machine I also see you have good sling brothers which is fantastic!I will see if I can find the lifting ranges for this setup you have and for sure get a chart for safe lift loads/ranges!. but perhaps you already have that? I strongly advise you to test the overload bell! and never turn it off!! (I have seen them go over and it is not a happy ending) the previous owners have kept it in good condition, as a preventative maintenance why not cover the coiled cables when left for a long while? (pour clear rope oil on all the rest, clear because you will find it dripping all over your great-looking machine! You gave me a lot of happy memories looking at that old lady working thank you ... remember it is all about the angle of the dangle!
_"plus the mass of something"_
Mmmm, I would *_debate_* that. 🙄
(sorry, somebody had to reply like a 14 year old schoolboy. 😁)
Yea what he said
hee hee, not going to "add" anymore, but that little jingle came back to me and made me giggle. Thanks @@josephking6515
Since you're experienced on these cranes, could you tell me what the spinning knobs on the line controls are for? Im assuming its to count the length of line going in or out but I wasn't sure.
@@Mr.PudgeMuffin They show you how fast the drums are spinning, to let you know the cable is moving. If youre lifting blind say over a building or behind a wall, you can't see the load moving up or down, the knobs let you know the cable is actually moving, and how fast.
Memories+. Back in the mid 70's, I helped move a Grove crane 175 miles at a top speed of 35 mph. We took five 55 gallon barrels of diesel to refuel, not knowing where we could get any along the way. It took 9 and a half hours, and 4 drivers to get it home. And 2 days to recover from the trip. We fueled up at the bottom of Evansville hill and filled up again at the top of the hill, 55 gallons. 5 to 6 mph.
Thanks for letting us come along.
Matt, It's doubtful you'll ever have that fly section out, because with that much stick out lift capacity really takes a hit, but if you do run it out make sure to follow the manuals instructions. The worst accident I ever saw with a hydro crane, happened because the fly wasn't re-pined after it was extended, causing that section to drop on a worker below. Get the manual, always check the load chart before doing any heavy lift. If you know a qualified operator, it would be worth it to get instructions on safe operating procedures. It's tempting to just wing it, like we do on most equipment, but a crane is a whole different thing as it and an inexperienced operator can cause injury and death so fast. Nice crane though.
You're absolutely right, friend, a Crane is a totally different animal. You can wing it with just about anything else, but not a Crane, my friend!!!
I agree entirely. We want you to stay safe.
So right guys. The second you take something for granted and "assume" you know what your doing it bites you in the ass big time. Scaffolding "seems" simple, but make one mistake and someone gets hurt or killed. And, forklifts seem simple too, but if you don't understand the physics and limits, one simple mistake bites you.
it looks like an old 40 ton and yah the manual was not needed most of the time we had one in out company for many years its a great workhorse
Yep-i finished the video and saw the orange paint under that panel by the seat. I used to run this crane. I know everyone else that did too. I could tell you alot about it. She was a good crane, especially with the jib on. Smooth and fun to operate. She's done a whole lot of work in her life. She dont like to stop when yer drivin her down the road because the front axles dont have brakes. Those are the dogs to run yer boom out on the top of the boom.
Very cool! Who owned it at that time?
That is so amazing that you recognize this specific crane. How cool is that? You should ask for visitation rights 😎
What do the two things that flip up on the tip of the crane do? That's so neat you recognize this crane!
Wow. That's like connecting with your grade school English teacher when you're in your 60's. What are the odds? I know because it happened to me.
@@InsideOfMyOwnMind that is very cool. I am happy that you were able to experience that.
Matt and Sam together you are unstopable. The dynamic duo. Love watching you guys work together.
Matt, that crane is one of the best purchases you have made in a long time. You will put it to good use soon. Sam is a great friend and very knowledgeable as well as an encouragement. Blessings to you and Sam.
Having owned and worked the smaller TM180 Grove crane-- I STRONGLY suggest you find an original Grove Owner's manual. there is a lot of maintenance information and also safety checks.. Also-- the hydraulic jacks are rated to lift the crane for levelling but NOT lifting over-- they jacks require lowered onto the pins or the seals will get blown...
Having owned a number of this era Grove cranes in the Uk i can confirm that Gove stopped fitting these outrigger pins around 1972. In the 27 years of running these we never had an outrigger jack seal blow.
Plenty of people can talk the talk but far fewer walk the walk - this guy is wearing out boots!!! Buys a crane pretty much sight unseen and proceeds to tinker around to the point where it literally comes to life. No doubt his commonsense and ability to think things through stands him in good stead - well done and enjoyed the video!
People just out here driving absolutely ANYTHING they want on the open roads. Its honestly inspirational
America! 🇺🇸
Murika! YEAH!
Not in the California country.
Wish it was done more instead of "in mexico"!!
Be nice to my vehicles LOL
I’ve worked around cranes for almost 30 years and a few suggestions (I’m sure Matt has already thought of) before really utilizing that crane:
1. Reach out to the manufacturer and they can send every book, manual, tech sheet, and load chart associated to that crane. The load chart is critical in itself but if you ever use the jib, you’ll definitely want a load chart.
2. Get some crane mats to distribute the load path to the ground.
3. Not knowing the age of that cable, it would be worth the money to replace it, if nothing else for peace of mind.
4. If there are no inspection records, I would suggest having the boom sections and outriggers inspected by a licensed professional.
For $3500 you definitely came out winning on that deal no matter if you keep it, sell it, or part it out.
Another great video showing old stuff is pretty cool and useful.
This is extremely sound and wise advice given here Matt.
I’m pretty sure he’ll make that $3500 by just selling the wheels lol
@willyberg123Better to be safe than sorry with a lot of heavy unforgiving steel.
My first thought was, that it has a crack in the boom, and it is why it is so cheap. Get the crane part inspected by a licensed professional, before you try and lift something with it.
Hey Matt, I'm not a crane expert, but troubleshooting hydraulic mobile cranes is what I do for a living. I'm not familiar with that model (and especially not that swing brake), but I do know that we have gotten both digital and paper copies of manuals and schematics for our old Groves from our local Grove dealer. You might try giving them a call and asking for the Operator Manual, Service Manual, Service Maintenance Packages, Parts Manual, Schematics, and Load Charts and they can get you that stuff by machine serial number. I'm not sure what they'd charge you, but that information is invaluable for a proper crane like that. Grove manuals are generally very good with explaining theory of operation but not always accurate on specifics. We had an issue with the number of springs in the hoist brake (ours took 9, not 6 per the manual, and we found that out at load test LOL). Feel free to PM me with questions if you want and I'll try to help you out.
I second this. Those old Grove manuals, if you can find them, are a god-send. They didn't leave a stone unturned.
Unless you get one of those weird grove cranes built in Korea.
Indeed, having a load chart may also prevent stupid mishaps, guess those cranes don't have an overload protection apart from the operator sense of orientation.
@@Compasscard The "overload protection" was simply its ability to start tipping before it breaks. A new one will just break, shortly after beeping fiercely at you lol.
Manitwoc is usually pretty good about having diagrams and whatnot.
For outrigger pads, look at Richie Bros. or some other heavy crane place/ junk yard for empty wire rope spools. Unbolt/ disassemble and you have the two round discs to bolt together to make 1 outrigger pad. Good luck.
Matt there should be a mandatory cut away in every vid where your Mrs gives her review of the latest purchase 😂
That’s a good idea lol
Tried it. The sound track was completely wiped out with all the bleeps!!
I’m not sure that UA-cam would accept it !!!
Ahhahaha
Criminal! Great job!
Remember Matt, Two stroke Detroit's get straight weight oil! Multi vis gets around the rings too quickly during warm-up and you end up with stuck rings. At one time Detroit made mulit-vis recommendation but then people had problems and they went back and changed the recommendation back to straight 40 or 30 depending on temp. Chevron Delo 100 or Shell T1 will do. TSC has the Shell usually.
Those bars on the Cat head are used for the wires on a fly Jib, the brackets underneath on the main boom are used to stow away a fly Jib...they are a handy addition as they are offset ...
I think you are a person to help the blind man see. 😊
Make sure your SLI Safe Load Indicator works, you only get one go in a Crane !!!!
I don’t think I have one of those lol
@@DieselCreekI think you two need to talk more.
What model is it?? I think I have a brochure for it.
I picked up a 1985 P&H 30t T300 30t hydraulic truck crane. Best thing i bought in along time. I drove it 200 miles with no issues. Runs and operates better than most newer cranes i run. Private use is great, running it commercially is tricky to find insurance. It took two weeks to get a quote due to they did research on my work history, tractor trailer insurance history and my CDL history. 4k for 2 mill annually which is great. Best part is maintaining it myself. Congratulations on the rig
I'm SO happy for you Matt! This crane WAS an absolute steal!! My gosh, you can't even buy a good, reliable car these days for $3500! I can't wait to see what projects you have lined up for this gem. Enjoy!!!!!
Thing is, as machines get bigger, the market for them gets smaller and the cost of end of life / trailing edge tech gets lower.
@@bobroberts2371yeah, you can buy a used big assed excavator for what a used mini ex costs with comparable hours. Not as many people have the licenses, equipment, etc to move the big ones…or to work on them. But a 5 ton machine can be moved with a F350 and a 14k trailer…and without a CDL with farm tags in many states.
@@silverbackag9790 Yep, you stated the example that I was thinking of.
Having Sam as a good friend and fellow mechanic is such a blessing for both of you. I know it took time to develope such a friendship. I'm very happy for both of you. Great job getting the crane home.
FORD to the Rescue! Sam is an awesome guy to have for a buddy! Thumbs up to Sam! 👍
You got that right!
I enjoy it when you and Sam get together on a video, you guys work well together.
Everyone needs a friend like Sam!!
The brackets on the boom are for the jib. You are right about the manual 4th section which can be extended hydraulically if you do it in the right sequence. Best of luck with your new toy but be very careful of what and how you lift a load. Tipping over a crane is never a good thing as you well know.
I'm guessing these don't have any load sensing of protection to prevent u from doing stupid stuff
@@Nebbia_affaraccimieino these were built before that 😂 so I guess in a way they were the test monkeys
I'm pretty sure that doesn't have a 4th section. I have a rough terain Grove crane and that pin is what holds that head to the boom.
I guess u can pull the pin out and pull in the boom from full extension and see if it slides out or falls off 😂
Scope, boom down, tie tip onto a truck or tree pull the pin, scope in put the pin in.
I find myself tackling more "jobs" around the house after watching you Matt. The pull starter rope broke on my lawn mower and I thought about junking it and buying a new one, Then I thought..."What would Matt do?" Fix it of course! Found some 3 mm nylon braided rope in my shed, took the recoil starter assembly apart (interesting bit of engineering) and replaced the broken rope. Works fine.
And when the whole unit goes you can replace the whole recoil starter as well. I tend to go through 1 every few years as I buy cheap plastic jobs considering the state of my obsolete mowers haha.
This is how our forefathers did it. We fixed what was broken, not throw it out and replace it.
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The pin is for manual dead section.
The thing that flips up is part of the jib you dont have.
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You're supposed to clamp that to the other side of the wire rope coming out of the becket. Preferably two clamps.
A proper crane indeed. Pick that roof, double stack the containers and set it back atop like toy blocks.
Very cool piece of equipment.
I was also thinking he could double stack the containers as well and then set the roof back on. Maybe go Andrew Camarata on it with a half bath downstairs.
The smile on your face when you hear a engine run, it is contagious. It makes us smile too.😁
You never fail to brighten a man's day with your videos, keep it up and may you keep in good health.
greetings from 🇨🇭
Thanks, you too!
@@DieselCreekyeah Matt. I’m going through a family tragedy, so this sort of little bits of joy is WELL loved
@@DieselCreekAmerican redneckery at its finest. Love it
😳 I‘m not the only Swiss guy here!?!?
So probably I'm not the only german huh?😂
I think you are truly blessed Matt. You made a heck of a buy there. The drive home was not without it's moments, but you made it happen. I have to ask, is there no law enforcement in your area? Even an SMV sign would have helped your case!!
Congratulations Matt! This is probably your best purchase ever based on the price/value. Having been around cranes most of my working career, please be careful as you have a very unforgiving piece of equipment as far a errors go. Pay close attention to your load chart and the condition of all your rigging. Have fun, just be careful. Really enjoy the channel, keep the videos coming!
That's a great tool to have when you want to move something big and heavy without the need to fire it up Matt.
I still can't believe you picked it up for $3500!!
Hopefully it should make light work of raising the roof on the container workshop and the house build roof when you eventually get the time to get the build under way.
First job for me would be sorting out the slew brake the last thing you want is to get a gust of wind shifting something and causing an issue.
It was weird seeing you buy something that didn’t need a lot of work. Great buy at a great price. Love watching your videos😊.
Awesome Crane Matt. I don’t know if you intend to get a professional inspection done on this rig. If not, I would highly recommend that you de-rate the crane capacity. I’m thinking about a 20% reduction in capacity ( in the structural zones of the load chart ).Example would be a 48,000 lbs. max load limit. We know that when the crane shipped out of the factory it was rated @ 60,000 lbs. That was many years ago, and probably a very high number of lifting cycles over that time period. I’m making this suggestion so you have a greater safety margin while working.On many load charts from back in the day you could see a bold underlined mark that would indicate structural limitations to the crane boom. Typically that would be some of the larger weights shown on the chart. Those areas on the chart would be most important to de-rate. Of less importance would be the load chart sections based on stability. I’m pretty sure your crane would still be able to handle the vast majority of work you do.Take Care.
Hey Matt,you got a good deal on that crane for sure. Im a retired heavy lift crane operator with over 40 years experience,I have operated many of those old Groves back in the day. Make some good outrigger pads so you don't sink, put 4 parts on the block, probably all you need.Know the weights of what your lifting and study the charts.Most of all be safe and careful.When things go wrong with a crane, its usually not good!
yep, they usually end up on youtube as "ultimate fails" or "when cranes go wrong"
Yup I have a ton of ‘not good’ stories..
Mechanical failures to experienced tag line personnel gone wrong, thinking they’re god’s gift to crane ops.. hospitalized from a near dead bad day.
Most tho had to have a relatively harmless diaper change.. lol.. Nuf said!
I was thinking 4 was probably all he needed as well. Line pull 12,000?
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Man flying a drone, from the cabin of his $3,500 crane whilst suspending a container...... Life don't get any better than that ! :) Thanks for another great video Matt
You definitely got your monies worth on that purchase. I thought that looked like a 30 ton crane. We used two 30 ton cranes in Decatur Alabama to lift a 52,000 lb air compressor out of an air separation plant way back, it gave em a work out.
When you started up that grade and was bogging out..my clutch leg started quivering and was instinctively moving my right arm trying to help you grab a gear. The engine sounded really good at the start and I was hoping for the best. By the time you got to the top I had slugged most of a coffee mug down making this video a 2 mugger..Really nice editing and the transitions were a nice added touch along with the container drone. Good job Mr.Matt!
Fantastic buy Matt ... It is wonderful ti see how much progress you have made in the last three years ... dying to see the shop's crame build ... not to mention the yard shed ... a plastic sheet over your appliances would be nice for winter ... fantastic videos so far Matt ... do not see Eva much lately ... hope she is thrilled with the wonderful work you do ...
Hey Matt...ive been running crane for 15 years and can give you a few pointers...you should switch to 4 part of line instead of 8. 4 part will be more then enough for most lifts you need and if you do need more line pull switch to 6 or 8 when needed. Will also save you from the line unwrapping on the drum in the colder months when those sheeves get cold and stiffen up. Plus 8 parts is really slow. Also you should put an anti two block on there so you dont pull the block or ball through the boom tip sheeves to eliminate human error.. that being said love the videos been watching you long before the c can roof videos hope my pointers help
Many years ago in a Liebherr 1400 I dropped it all on the ground resulting in the cable was unwrapped on the drum, had to buy pizza for everyone who had to work overtime.
It was a nightmare. 😖
You only do that once.
I would _personally_ go with a 16 part encabulator with epson sleeves and a cobalt nutted slapbob myself . 40 some years pickin' experience myself - nose mostly - y'all ever need any tips I'm an open book . Those new turbo encabulators are changing the game , however . I miss the days of rocker allan weeb nuts and netenyahu shims -- boy with those setups I could lift twelve morbidly big boned women and four dogs I tell ya . . ! ...well , I could 'pick 'em up' , but I couldn't _lift_ em actually . If y'know what I mean .. usually with the help of beer goggles , my buddy jack daniels about 60,000lbs of deep shame .
..what am i ramblin' about now ..? Dangit why do I always end up spinning yarns about heavy women no matter the topic..?
@@SabbaticusRexAlright, you got a chuckle outta me from "morbidly big boned" haha 😄
@@SabbaticusRexHilarious, Cheers 🍻
You are living the life. I wish I were living. I am living on my family acreage that has been in the family for years. But I am now 82 years old and somewhat limited. I still have big ideas, but limited and energy to do them. Good luck to you. I love your show.
I know how you blokes felt, whilst in the Australian army we had a crane which would only do 35mph flat out. We eventually discovered that it had extra fuel filters (under the cabin)once we replaced them, we could wind the old speedo past the max which was 60mph.
You mean 96kph, Shirley? (You sure you’re an Aussie?)
What a great deal! Major time saver when you move things around. Not that I don't like seeing you work on engines, but it's nice seeing you able to get things working with minimum effort. You deserve that!
To use the manual extension, remove the pin, use the hydraulics to extend the boom beyond the length of the manual section. Set the head on the ground (or other suitable support) to release the tension and stress on the section. Then retract the hydronic sections. This will extend the manual section. To retract, remove the pin, and bring the boom to near level or slightly uphill configuration. Use the auxiliary winch (never the main winch) to pull the boom section back into the boom. Worked with this crane model a lot in my younger years with my dad. You have to clamp the dead end on the cables today. Take care of that girl! S
boomng up helps retract too. gravity helps
The 60 ton we had you ran the main boom out, loosened up the jam bolt, pulled the pin, then retracted the main, then put the pin back in tighten up the jam bolt. this should be similiar.
Good show, Matt.. 😎👍
And you Never Even two blocked the headache ball nor the eight part main hook 🪝 into the point shives while scoping the boom sections out…!!! ✅ 🥳👏
This young man seems to be so resourceful in doing things single handed ,its astounding.
Nothing to it but to do it.
Load charts are really necessary. Load testing is really important as well. Different places I worked, crane accidents happened. Usually, it was because of underestimating the load or overestimating crane capacity. I've never tipped one over, but have been distantly involved in some of those. Most dangerous thing is booming down with a load that can't be grounded quickly. If you have to boom down with a load, or swing over the side, keep it very close to the ground. If it's up in the air, you'll lose the load and the crane.
I watched you put up the roof between your original 2 containers, and looking at your ending aerial view of what your buildings and machinery are now is a fantastic achievement. I'll bet that you get to make some more logs and firewood in the near future...🤣 Can't wait to see the crane on the INSIDE of the shop being setup!
Yeah, he needs to get someone cutting planks from all those trees to make garages for all his equipment to keep them dry and out of rain and snow.
I was around, I was around when you had the church ! Why not build a dedicated bldg ?
LOL, trying to figure out the jib. I had a 4 man crew waiting from 7AM until 5:30 PM for a crane to show up to put some elevator machinery in the penthouse of a 19 story apt bldg. . They showed up with a crane they had never operated before. He had to read the book to figure out how to get the jib in place. Took 2 more hours. 6 pics real quick and we left him /them there. Unbelievable waste of time. Bosses did not care !
Matt - the shot of the drone coming out of the container was excellent. Have a great day and God bless
Thanks! I was pretty proud of that one!
I was going to say the exact same thing.
@@DieselCreek you should be proud, it was awesome!
The flipping bars are indeed for a fly jib, you connect the pendant cable's to it .With the fly jib there are some turnbuckle's for put the jib in a certain offset angle.
Be careful with those old hoist cables, they can rot from the inside if the center section is made out of fiber. As Brian from the channel bcbloc02 learned when his overhead crane cable failed a couple of years ago. He is lucky to be alive and well. I think he had something like 22.000 lbs on the hook. A big Cincinnati radial drill that hit his newly poured and dried concrete shop floor, from about 3 feet high and broke everything.
I saw that and thought the cable was definitely due for replacement just from the video. When he dropped that drill I just turned him off and never went back. Very stupid and avoidable.
@@ligurian728 I wrote that one down as an accident. However he is a bit of a redneck engineer, at least he was transparent enough to leave it in the video. In his follow up video, he explained that he had inspected the cable from the outside and thought it looked fine. But when he inspected the cross section from the break he realized what had happened.
Yeah Matt, I love your new toy. Can’t wait to see it more in action. What’s happening with the auto car and not showing that anymore why I thought by now you’d have it finished painted and everything. I would love to see that finished Philip.
Hi Matt. I am one of those who started watching when you were building the container roof. Took me a while to subscribe and totally worth it. Thank you for all the great content and I look forward to seeing more
Matt, the episode in which you build the container shop, was the first I’ve ever watch back when (I remember you saying, that guy of mine talked me into it….LOL), the best recommendation ever by UA-cam! When you rolled in the crane and panned across your now little town, I just had to say, Matt what an awesome development, and I watched it one episode at the time! Matt your channel is better than cable TV entertainment, and I thoroughly enjoy your fine content!
YEP.
YEP 👍
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*YEP!*
I found your channel when you were building the container shop. It's been a fun ride. Don't stop now.
I used to drive an 80s International S model with a DT466 and loved the sound of the turbo. The sound of that crane brought me back to the good ole days.
be careful doing side lifts with this style crane you ideally do not want to lift with the boom swung past the forward outriggers its designed to lift from the back side. the front of the truck hanging off the ground acts as a counterweight. in crane trucks designed to be able to lift 360 degrees will have an outrigger in the front. I took some training to operate a similar grove crane to this but about 2 sizes smaller. also dump a bunch of oil on the drum for the rope to hold its rated weight it needs to be oiled
yep… the ring gear that drives rotation sheds teeth like a mfer
ive seen booms bent also
the load charts will reveal zones that have reduced capacity
i ran 39 ton altec …. no restrictions on those
I love the look of this thing. Looks a lot like a huge metal Tonka crane i played with in the 90s in the dentists waiting room
Matt, 3.9.2024, I do not know much about large cranes but I did work with mainly one of them at a Candora Marble Mill (Vestal, near Knoxville, TN) and was always aware that the steel cable used for lifting the weight should always be greased.
Great find Matt! As a former crane operator I have only 2 suggestions; Get some real cribbing for the outriggers and most important, Load Charts from the manufacturer !! The rotating arms are for a cable-stayed jib; the bottom of the correct jib will mount to the two studs sticking out on each side of the boom head, and the cables would be connected to the folding arms.
I’ve been watching your stuff for a few years now. And I have to tell you I was so dang happy for you on this one. To see you get an older crane that basically functions well and was maintained for rip roaring deal of a price. I’m a bit jealous but super happy for you. Like the day you opened up that gigantic shop or started doing this full time. It’s awesome. Congratulations on all the successes. Would love to see your cows and farm stuff too. Thanks for all the great entertainment and education. 👍
Matt, you never cease to amaze me. Your patience, knowledge and motivation is phenomenal. From construction, to mechanics and everything in between. Absolutely amazing what you have accomplished. as I watch your video's I get tired just observing and you're doing all the work!
Well done on an excellent buy. I see in the comments that you have some good advice to follow up on. Regarding the lifting cable: It will have a safety factor greater than 3 times it's load rating. You should check exactly what the U.S. regulation is on this safety factor. In the UK the factor is 11 times. As a rule of thumb, you don't need to worry too much about its condition until you see/feel broken strands, so it would be good start to pull it out from the drum to check and oil while you do so. Normally steel lift cable is wound around an oiled sisal core rope. When this dries out the corrosion problems and breakages accelerate. Great video.
Your enthusiasm when things start up is a real delight to watch, thanks for all the effort you put in to all the videos you share with us 🙂
Just need to make yourself some outrigger pads from 1" plate steel. You can make a jig to store them on the crane between the cabs and use the crane to set them and store them.
It has those, Matt just put some sketsy wood under the outrigs
Wood blocks are easier to manage.
@@The1nsane1 yes but they rot
@The1nsane1 we actually use both at work. Put the plates, then wooden ones on top of those.
@@Bigdaddyslasher Depends how you look after them and what they are treated with. In Australia cranes of this size use wooden blocks.
Ha ha …love the rope/string trick…brilliant. The drone shot coming out of the container was great too. And yes, a good purchase!
I had the same Crane and it was a great money maker... Stop running the Crane in 2003 .. Worked at the WTC .. NYC , for months then retired and sold the crane ... Loved that Crane
Matt, enjoyed watching you. It’s always impressive how you can get stuff done by your self.
Great video! I was really looking forward to this video after seeing that you bought it at the auction. When i was younger I worked for my grandfathers crane service and he had a 25 and 45 ton Grove cranes that would have been from the same era, maybe slightly newer. They always said they were some of the strongest cranes they had ever run.
The dog ears on the end of the boom that flip up are tge anchor points for the A frame jib. It would normally stow underneath the boom, you can see the hooks that it rests on on the underside of the main boom up towards the front.
The pin is indead for a 3rd boom section. IIRC, procedure was to pull the pin, boom up, extend your boom until that section was fully extended, lower your boom (only that 3rd section should have extended), retract your boom extension cylinder fully, and then re-insert the pin. Don't hold me to that though, it's been over 15 years since I was around them.
One tip if your going to be lifting a lot of machinery, invest in some good quality lifting chains. They are much more adjustable for uneven loads than cable slings.
Definitely a steal Matt. You've gone vertical, a whole new dimension of capability and independence as to what you can do around your place and on jobs. I'm retired but still jealous. Congrats on a fantastic buy.
Great buy will make a good yard crane. Would be too expensive to insure to put on a job
From a retired LEO, be advised that thes cranes are usually overweight on most streets. Be careful with that. The rickets can be expensive.
I am kind of sad that we have 2 englines, 4 axels, full crane and EVERITHING works so there is no lenghty fix it up video... but I am happy for the man himself - nice to see this steal of a deal - looking forward to see it in action
It needs some little stuff but it’s mostly there
Might wanna make some landing pads for your outriggers to give a bigger foot print. The ones we have at work are made from railroad ties
that's actually a splendid idea.
@@SudosFTW better to do it and be safe that have one sink into the ground and risk the crane turning over
Just what I was gonna comment landing pads are your friends Matt
Always even on pavement as per Nccco ANSI codes .
I flipped a RT over a Lorain punched through asphalt. Was a void under it .
Hello mat & sam great job getting old crane home the ford pickup truck👍👍 did a get job pulling the crane disesl creek make sure you keep that ford pick up truck was right there in the time of need for the old iron crane👍👍
Hi, nice crane with a lot of potential, I did some repairs on a couple of this GROVE models some years ago, I recommend you to get an LMI for the crane to make it safer when operating and also to prevent accidental snaping on the cables and stressing the crane overall, I Know the electrical system is very basic but a general check up wont hurt, it should be nice if you can upgrade at least the fuse boxes since they always give some troubles, also check on the electrical swivel. Best Regards.
Great video Matt. You did steal that crane. It works great! A big thank you to Sam for his valuable assistance. I think one of your viewers suggested to add two more shipping containers and raise the roof. You can then use the top containers for small stuff storage. Sam picked up a nice dozer in need of some TLC if your looking for a project. Just a thought.
Great video Matt!!! That flyout out of the container with the drone was SWEET!!!! Very creative and very cool to watch!!! You did steal the crane - you are going to have a lot of fun with it!!!
Matt, you got a real bargain on the Grove Mobile Crane. Good Luck !!! with it.
Absolutely love the new crane !!!! I could watch it work for hours 😊 Great video Matt !
Awesome! Thank you!
The lever to the left of the seat is probably the swing lock and not a brake. The Grove RT522 that I had the pleasure to operate had a similar control that drops a large pin which locks the swing for travel. Pulling the lever up drops the pin and pushing it down lifts the pin.
That crane has to be one of the best buy's you have made, normally you have to spend three weeks rebuilding it before you can even drive it. It operates like new already. Well done Matt.
buys, genius. No apostrophe. Wow.
@@Del_Monicono one fucking cares about typos, dude.
@@Del_Monico You're a little short of things to keep yourself busy, I take it?
@@Harpo379 As you must be to bother commenting.
@@Del_MonicoWho cares?
At first I thought "what the hell were you thinking?", now I jealous as hell. What a sweetheart.
My respect meter just hit a new high with this video... Matt took the minor blurp in stride, and his friends stepped in the help. They didn't loose their cool, rather they combined efforts and got that cool rig back on the road!! Kuddos guys!!!
Great purchase! Be careful at all times when operating a crane, they can easily kill you and anyone around you. Be safe! 🙏
I laughed when I watched you pay out that cable using a rope attached to the controls and instantly felt better about some of my more questionable life choices! 😅
Yeah that was funny!
28:00. You mention that not too many people were around when you were building your outside garage. That was what got me watching your channel.
Thanks Matt, interesting video. Enjoyed Sam’s comments, he’s a big plus; hope you continue to do more with him. Videography, camera position changes, and drone shots add to the interest.
I Love sam's commentary inside the truck... OH God this is gonna be a long ride🙂Matt really needs to address the exhust issue... since as Sam states, it's bellowing smoke from all angles as Matt goes up a hill...I hope you guys brought more fuel with you..OH my god, Sam that was rich, Sam's commentary is priceless... Maybe this would be a good FORD commerical, a Ford towing a Crane!! ROFL!! I remember qhwn you first set up and built that shiping container shope, and got the top piece roof from an old boating dock?? LOVED this video Matt, as I have on all your videos since I first started watching yrs ago. never dissappointed me yet! Thanks for all your work and sharing your life. Awesome., and now onto watching Andrew!
Had to laugh at the Jacob’s Brake comment. I was thinking it and he said it!
That is so funny, I watch Andrew right after Matt if Andrew has a new video. LOL
A cup of coffee and a Diesel Creek video while listening to my boys playing. Perfect Sunday morning.
Matt, I erected metal buildings early 80’s the crane service we used had a twin to yours. We would assist with pulling out the boom “dead” section using the telescoping cylinder, when extended, lock in place, put the cylinder pin then re-pin into the main boom sections.
What a cool video. Excellent filming, editing and music is top notch. I look forward to seeing your new adventures every week. Thanks for sharing them with us. Stay safe. Peace
Thanks! And thank the Semi-Supervillains for making all the custom original music for the video!
I have always been fascinated by cranes. And a GOOD Operator is a joy to watch. Someone who knows his machine and how to use it safely can do just about anything. Matt, be safe and if possible, get some training or some tips from someone you know and trust. I look forward to New Adventures. Be Safe, Take Care and God Bless You. 👍🇺🇲💪
After watching many crane disasters on UA-cam, I think training is an outstanding suggestion.
@@iridium8341 ANYTHING can be learned on the fly. Just think before you act. When you don’t know. Phone a friend or at least google.
My introduction to your channel was when you built the container shed! You have come a very long way Matt!
Cheers
Doc
Wow, thanks!
Me too! 😀
@@DieselCreekwas the church before the shed?
Watching your project Matt makes me kind of wished I was 40 years younger. My back wouldn’t take the amount of work. It would take to work on those things I love watching you do it
Hi Matt, I was around way before you started the container shelter workshop. a few years later, now look at what you have. I dont know much about cranes as i'm only a dumb Airline Pilot. Love the content keep it coming.