A little history on this machine, I ran an Excavation company, this was my machine from around 1994, until I sold it to an individual in Woodland Hills in 2022, it is a Poclain 300 with a V-12 air cooled Deutz (most reliable engine I have ever ran), we purchased it for a series of demolition projects with a lot of concrete removal, this machine years through concrete like most machines dig in the dirt, it has a high- low option on the hydraulic system, when running in low it operates around 10,00-12,000 psi, it isn’t the fastest machine, but it is extremely powerful, we once sank a D-8H in a silage pit, reached over the car with this Poclain, hooked a cable on it and picked the nose up, and drug it out of the silage pit. I still have a spare engine and hydraulic pumps for this machine Dave can have if he wants, a couple things about this machine, it actually weighs 153,000 lbs looks like that first poor trailer got destroyed sadly, it is hard to move, when the arm is folded up and all the way down on the ground, it is around 16’8” so it is hard to move, we actually drove it most places, the other thing is you won’t find a replacement hydraulic hose for this machine, you will have to machine, and fabricate your ends, nobody has the European ends that it uses. I also replaced all the low pressure pilot hoses for the controls, and I rebuilt all the hydraulic cylinders, it was hard to do, but there is a company called Hydra-pac in West Jordan that custom built the seal kits for it, and it looks like they are still holding up. I don’t think the last guy using this really cared about maintenance, I can see it hasn’t been greased in quite a while. Any recovery jobs or demolition jobs would be perfect for this machine, very powerful, just hard to move! There was only one I-beam trailer in the state of Utah that could move it when we bought it back in the 90’s, it’s a pain to move, probably should remove the boom entirely to move with that trailer especially considering it actually weighs 153,000 lbs, anyways the hour meter is right, it only had 4,000 hrs. on it when I was done with it! Another cool thing is this machine came from factory with an automatic greasing system on it, that’s why you see all the steel pipe for the grease lines is because it self lubricated! Also does pretty well on fuel consumption, I can’t remember exactly, but it’s quite efficient for it’s size, if properly maintained this machine will be running much longer than any of the junk they build nowadays!

@v12dot

Ай бұрын

I started the 1st on-site hose service in Scotland back in 1990 . I’ve still got some of those fittings in my van ! . The 2 bolt flange ones were basically at metric fitting with a flange . The other ones were a French metric fine thread , and were a pain to get loose . I hated those machines with a vengeance 😡

@Duck_31

Ай бұрын

Machine count: 12🤣

@BMW_G81_M3

Ай бұрын

Thanks for posting the history of this beast and your very informative background to it!

@samuelolsson55

Ай бұрын

You should email him

@tomdenlinger

Ай бұрын

I was gonna say, they need a beam trailer to move it. She tall.

I worked on deutz air cooled engines for many years. These engines have bullet proof lower ends. All individual cylinders for easy maintenance. Keep them cool & they run for ever.

@Shadow-Tanker

Ай бұрын

Heavy d “duz”😂😂

@kasnitch

Ай бұрын

Loved those engines in scoop trams working underground .. bulletproof as you say, and we ran them hard .

@CaseyW491

Ай бұрын

Nothing runs like they used to anymore. Forced obsolescence and such. I LOVE running older (and more analog) equipment. Just easier to troubleshoot too. I need a computer wiz with a laptop to handle all newer cranes. (I say crane bc thats my forté, similar in many ways to excavators).

@johnt.848

Ай бұрын

I've only worked on once, and it was a beast, really impressed me.

@sundance2005

Ай бұрын

I was told many years ago on the farm I worked on that the heads were so finely ground that they didn't have a head gasket. Not sure if that is true, that was in the 70s.

I love that Hans is still allowed to fly the drone, even after crashing it so often... It reaally shows, he is one of the best Drone operators on the team!

A man blocking his face from the sun with his hand,while wearing a backwards cap is still one of the funniest analogies of life. 1:00

I love that Hans is single-handedly keeping DJI in business. :D

@williampitcher2053

Ай бұрын

It does seem that way sometimes...Oh, OK, most of the time.

@RougePOV

Ай бұрын

Keeping it in business till they ban them lol, just got to love the US government

@frank-t6857

Ай бұрын

Ukraine: Hold my beer

@checkyboo

Ай бұрын

DJI has 53% of all drone sales.

@checkyboo

Ай бұрын

not including those ones you find in the toy section at Walmart

Hans is giving drone makers job security. He is a good man!

Please do a build/restore series on this, would be awesome to bring it up to date with the smaller things and make her work better then a modern machine would.

I wanted to say to you guys that I really appreciate what HeavyD said about the fans at the end of Day 1 in this video. Super cool to keep it real and humble.

A restoration series on this big ol girl would be very welcome viewing.

Ай бұрын

Agreed!

@completeaerialphotography4076

Ай бұрын

YESSSSS❤

@joeanonemouse

Ай бұрын

Yup! 👍

@deanravencroft6393

Ай бұрын

Totally

@lookingbehind6335

27 күн бұрын

That would be a great project for Allen.

I want to see a restoration video on this machine!

@qualitydirtmoving

Ай бұрын

Same

@timothy9969

Ай бұрын

That’ll be the day 😂

Wears his hat backwards, covers his eyes with his hands. Brilliant…

@Agung21

29 күн бұрын

😅😂

@riphorngrage9853

26 күн бұрын

I was looking for this in the comments

@cyberja

24 күн бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 Made me laugh. Oh boy

@gurufams

6 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@gurufams

6 күн бұрын

Your sense of humor is wicked

It is absolutely AWESOME how you guys give back to the community and your viewers.

I ran a Poclain (my boss pronounced it 'po-clane) about 1/2 that size MANY years ago. They were still in business back then. I dug sewer/gas/water lines and basements back then. It had a 24 or 30 inch bucket at 3/4 or 7/8 yards. All levers and pedals directly to hydraulic valves (No joy sticks). There was a 'switch' to switch between digging and travel to change the hydraulics pressures/volume to make it travel a little faster when it didn't need the higher pressure for digging. I love that you rescue these older machines. Good luck! Joe

@jimmyhoneywell6084

Ай бұрын

My GC120's hydraulics are like that, you need to use both of your feet and both of your hands, kind of like Bobcat controls, but for an Excavator. It kind of feels like work running one. :P

@Libertad59

Ай бұрын

​@jimmyhoneywell6084 I remember the old komatsu had that. Old equipment rocks!

Rumor has it this is a machine

POCLAIN is a French compagnie ,very popular in france until it was bought by CASE in the end of the 90's, I own a poclain 90 (smaller than the 300), but really strong and smooth to operate ,very well made machine and innovative for their times, I don't know in the US but here part are still made and easy to found here ,cool to see on in north america

@tiredoldmechanic1791

Ай бұрын

!987 Case took over after buying 40% in 1977.

@juliendubarry-forgue5451

Ай бұрын

@@tiredoldmechanic1791 I don't know the exact date but my 1992 model 90 still in red and white with poclain markings ...case kept some machines under poclain brand , we just no more see in France poclain after the 90's

@Nerudah

Ай бұрын

Didn't know it was a brand! Here in Belgium we call any brand excavator a "poclain" actually. Kinda like how lotsa people call any offroad vehicle a "jeep".

@LordMuck

Ай бұрын

@@tiredoldmechanic1791 Tenneco bough Case in 1967 then 40% of Poclain in 77 and onwards lots of other similar companies

I love that Hans never gives up on his dream to one day be a real drone pilot.

I love that old piece of iron. I’ve watched its life since 1990 when it sat in Salem, Utah, then over to Payson, Utah landfill. It was walked there and then back to Salem and then up to Woodland Hills. I got to watch it. Walk up into Woodland Hills with my son one day. That machine is one of the reasons I became an excavation contractor!! It was a great moment.!! Glad it’s going to a good life thank you so much!! For your service 🫡

@jjb4531

Ай бұрын

Pretty sure it was driven there. Walked 😂😂😂

@SKIIEE7

Ай бұрын

@@jjb4531walk is a term most excavator operators use as some would use the word “drive”. It’s pretty common for anyone in the construction industry to say it like that

@davigorb

Ай бұрын

When it's on hard ground, it also feels like it's walking along. Definitely not a "smooth drive" . A drive sounds more like loaded on low boy

@TheAlbertaboy18

Ай бұрын

​@@jjb4531tell me you nothing about equipment without telling me. That's what it's called in the construction industry when a excavator moves itself under its own power between locations

I love that Hans leaves the flying of real helicopters to Heavy D.

@BillyJoeJimBob28

Ай бұрын

Yep, whatever you do, Don't let Hans pilot any of ur choppers! At least his Mama loves him. 🤭

Celebrating 30 days of sobriety and has always been a dream of mine that when I became sober was to meet you guys. I love watching your videos and always enjoy watching a good recovery from you. Hope Dave or one of the crew sees this and I can make a dream of mine become a reality. I live in Twin Falls, Idaho so I'm not too terribly far from you guys.

@GCHole_In_One

Ай бұрын

Congrats on being clean very proud of you keep your and up

@ciaranbyrne62

Ай бұрын

When you get to ten years clean I will give you 100 bucks

Great to hear more of these recovery videos are coming. My amazing shop teachers used to do the same with dozers, loaders, and ever a dragline.

I respect that Hans is consistent. Like crashing the drone for example. You can count on it.

Heavy D using his hand to block the sun from his eyes while also wearing a baseball hat backwards will always make me chuckle. Thanks for the continued great content!

@garyjohnson1970

Ай бұрын

Rifle range style!

@davidmunro2077

29 күн бұрын

That's the way that welders wear them to keep sparks from going down the neck

I love how many times we've had to comment about how much we love Hans to make Hans feel better about being Hans. Hang in there buddy!

I love the way Hans takes care of the equipment!

Watching Dave struggle with pouring a 5 gal pail upside down killed me. just flip it over! the spout goes at the TOP, then you just rotate as the level drops, and its WAY more controllable and faster

@jacobpoucher

Ай бұрын

when the bucket is really full that makes a mess too. it runs all over the lid. ever done it? sure if the bucket was half full it is do-able, but its obvious it was a fresh bucket.

@seldoon_nemar

Ай бұрын

@@jacobpoucher yes I've done it. Many times. Way less mess even with a new bucket

@RussellNelson

Ай бұрын

@@seldoon_nemar You're a miracle worker, then. Hydraulic oil doesn't want to go into a reservoir. It just doesn't.

@seldoon_nemar

Ай бұрын

@@RussellNelson 😂 I had two of the old timers at work trying to fill a metal shear and when I told them the trick, they both said "oh yeah, then show me!" I proceeded to hop up and dump 2 full buckets in a 2" filler and only spilled about a cup. Two 50+ year old men were just amazed it work 🤣🤣

@aserta

Ай бұрын

@@RussellNelson With the cap on, put it in position, and slowly untwist the cap. A drip at first, then more, then more, then full flow, making sure to be quick on the adjust when you remove the cap entirely. Also, get a strap, make it a loop and garrote the can (towards the back, not the front), and then loop it around your shoulder and neck so your body supports the weight, not your hands. The more weight, the more twitchy your control, the bigger the mess. Some places have these kinds of "harnesses" in stock, but if you have an old car seat belt, that'll do. Alternatively - save yourself a headache and just get the electric pump. If you have a known quantity to dump and not topping it off, you can set the pump to do its thing and you can do something else.

The smile on Heavy D’s face when that bad boy started up was priceless 😁

A little tip to pour fluid from the container is to have the opening at the top instead of the bottom @8:40

you know dave cares when he gets that serious voice on and can list the names of people that he's been able to do stuff for. him and his whole team seem like such stand up folk

Don't stab your lid. Rotate the bucket so the spout is higher and closer to the air bubble. Hans is smarter than Dave.

@qualitydirtmoving

Ай бұрын

Both ways work no point for this comment

@Trumpfor2024.

Ай бұрын

I was just about to comment to put the spout to the top lol u beat me to it

@Trumpfor2024.

Ай бұрын

​@qualitydirtmoving looks like we're both dirt movers lol I run a case 620 with a 34 yd Ashland pan wbu

@repaircollc

Ай бұрын

Only one ruins the lid.​@@qualitydirtmoving

@wesman7837

Ай бұрын

But the spout doesn't stick out as far, and usually not far enough on a full bucket!

Mr. Sparks, I really like Your content. From the building trucks to the recoverys, and the help You and Your team does for people in need. Bless You.

I love heavyd. Idk why but these old equipment recoveries are so interesting to watch and the fact that he tells everyone around the US I’ll come help you just makes it so much cooler

Hans is a trooper. He is always gets it done. We love you.

I love the Will It Start and Recovery videos. They are classic Heavy D.

@markknister6272

Ай бұрын

Yes!!

I love that Hans is willing to spare no expense to get the best shots for us, even if it costs several hundreds of dollars of drones for just a few seconds. He's ready, willing, and able to do what it takes!

It was really nice to hear how humble a guy you are and always have been. Really excited to see some more heavy equipment recoveries coming as I've always found it really interesting stuff. So interesting in fact that I'm now looking at going from having no driving license, working an admin job in a bank, to going through my car license then hopefully truck license to try move into heavy haulage. Keep up the good work guys :)

Hans has a never die spirit in flying drones. That is a massive machine. I would love to see the work it could do.

That excavator when it started moving sounded like a lot of us when we first wake up in the morning.

@taskforce3833

Ай бұрын

nope, i curse, groan and creak more.

@Wulthrin

Ай бұрын

the cold start was definitely an "ALRIGHT, FINE! IM UP!" moment

@davidkemister3778

Ай бұрын

Hear that! 🤣 Do my joints still work? What's that weird creaking sound?

@steveplett2109

Ай бұрын

Along as it's make noise it's ok, you have a problem when there's no more noise

Will it start videos are the best!!!!!!

I love that Hans always finishes his food before talking .

I gotta say you guys are the best with when it comes to interacting with your viewers and we appreciate it very much. Been watching you guys since the beginning. Keep on trucking

I love how Hans constantly and consistently endeavors to keep this channel updated with the absolute latest in drone technology. Thank you, Hans, for all that you do!

I want to Thank who ever gave this to Dave because he knows how to put it to use and you never know when a disaster can happen and a machine like that can be very helpful.

My favorite parts of this show is the references by Diesel Dave of Chris Farley. Not too often, but some of the best moments on the channel. His positive attitude is contagious!!!! Great team! Hans has a can do attitude that is inspiring. Mr. Sparks is a great leader. Alan is a genius!!!!

I worked with Cory at his excavation company, he is one of the smartest, nicest guys I know, he could definitely tell the diesel bro's all they need to know about it. The video doesn't do justice to how big this thing is! It is such a monster!! Glad you guys ended up with it, I hope you restore it! It really is in good shape and has a spare motor available.

I love how Hans is good at testing the durability of drones.

I love how Hans can crash so many drones and still have a job. Shows how much you value him.

What i love about Hans is that he is consistent, lol.

Une 300 Poclain ! Exceptionnel ! Thank you from France 🇫🇷

Looking for metal on the dipstick on engines that haven't been running for 6+ months probably won't show any large particles since they have settled already.

@Guesswhosback11

Ай бұрын

U wud kno

@themarquis6995

Ай бұрын

@@Guesswhosback11 Herm... that is what density does with a little help of gravity. Since metal is more dense then oil it will go down the pan. Also dip stick don't usually go all the way in to the oil pan.

@krabes8613

Ай бұрын

The service will tell them everything they need to know

@RageAgainstTheMachine.

Ай бұрын

@@Guesswhosback11 Uwud know-how intelligent dude. duuurrrrr most mechanics wud know this, and I'm sure dave does as well, must of had other things on his mind.

@CDI.Motorsport

Ай бұрын

The oil filter will tell you everything you need to know. Dave trying to be a tech is hard to watch 🙈

I love Hans. Even tho he’s crashed more drones then Cleetus crashing rcs…. he just keeps getting a new one from the company and trying again !!! Just goes to show true effort is a vital element in Hans and that’s what I love about him.

13:42 Nice one Dave!! .. Specs say 59" Bucket (1.5 metre) holds 2 1/4 yards of material !!

I hope you guys kept and are restoring that beautiful excavator.

THANK GOD FOR NEW RECOVERY VID!!!!

Hans flying is the best. Keeps drone makers happy and in work.

I love that Hans takes whatever risks are necessary to get the most entertaining drone shots. 👍

The ATF, besides cleaning off the sludge, also helps to swell up the seals and o-rings, gaskets etc - some leaks almost cure themselves...

I felt a depth of sincerity in Dave Sparks I’ve never felt before in this video. I love this guy❤

Hans keeps trying, ya gotta admire that. He won't let it stop him.

Glad to hear that you’re back to doing recoveries because I enjoy seeing them, I was leaning away from your content because I was getting bored with some of the stuff you were doing. Started to enjoy Cleetus’s content better, so keep doing this and I will keep watching you guys.

We love you Hans! Keep crashing the drones. It’s the best way to get the newest version of drone technology.

I know what I love about Hans. I love that Hans is able to crash drones like a professional. Hans is the only person I would ever let crash my drone!

Hey guys I've been watching your videos for a couple of years now. And I gotta say that this one was awesome as usual. Just love the honesty and fair dinkum approach. Cheers fellas from Australia

Retired operator love the old iron can't beat it and no def God bless you guys from the great state of Florida

The man created his own SEAL team, I personally am truly jaw dropping impressed! And furthermore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😮

Well done gents, thanks for sharing all your hard work with us.🌿 👍👍👍

gotta love a will it start video thanks for taking us along with you.

I love the way hans crashes the drones,its like poetry in the air"smack!"

Hans thanks for bringing inspiration to the drone shots-tried and true field quality control testing ;) plus you keep it all organized

I love that Hans has perseverance, tenacity and integrity with a side order of mystery and intrigue.

What a stellar shot of those tree branches Hans!

@southfloridawings1108

Ай бұрын

I know that feeling all too well. Over the past 6 years about $10,000 worth

@BillyJoeJimBob28

Ай бұрын

Was a good shot of the crash landing as well. Atta boy Hans! 🤭

Alan deserves a raise!

It’s Scott cool watching Dave fall in love with this behemoth.

We love you Hans. You always give us great crash footage from the drone lol.

Its amazing how much happend since i started following this channel,from small wrecker recoveries,to heavy awesome machines-to freakin HELICOPTERS!!Insane! 🤯 One of a kind channel!(And Hans!"swedish/nordic name btw" please,never think about beeing a helicopter pilot-think about your family)

Dude, that was my dad's machine a long time ago! I spent a lot of hours as a kid hanging on the side of the cab while he tore down a dairy in Payson. That thing is a monster! I'm so happy to see it running!

I just love that Hans is so talented at crashing drones!!! Well done Hans!!!

Love the will it start/ recovery video's looking forward to more of these video's.

Dave is awesome! He is such a hard worker and always in a good mood!

I'm same in so many ways ! It's so cool get old equipment running again, good job Great Crew

I love how Hans crashes drones. He’s got a certain way of doing it like nobody else.

I love that Hans never whines about anything…

I love the detailed shoots of the trees Hans gets before he crashes

Case owns POclain but the Poclain family kept the hydraulic motors side of the business!

The dedication hans puts into fighting trees is truely inspiring.

Woah awesome, I have a Poclain 115 that I am in the process of recovering and restoring!! What a beast the 330 is!

Not a mechanic myself but there's something satisfying and mesmerizing about old machines being brought back to life. After they got it started and lifted that bucket dumping all that water that accumulated over the year, I felt like if that digger could speak it be thanking them for there restoration of its basic functions.

I thoroughly enjoy HeavyDSparks. It is educational humorous and has a wide range of scenery and adventures. Long may you continue.

I know you're not going to see this comment and someone else will respond but I just want to say I'm liking your videos better these days and don't lose Hans like you did with the others not everyone can deal with you

@NevadaBeeMan-nq3po

Ай бұрын

Giant narcissist!!!! The dude worships himself it’s hard to work for someone that’s like that

@robcoliogne8885

Ай бұрын

Which one is Hans

@lotharschiese8559

Ай бұрын

@@NevadaBeeMan-nq3po Being an Aspie, would have no problems with his adventures that are really quite calculated!

@W.C.HoleSaw

Ай бұрын

At least Hans' job keeps him haphe(ophobic)

@beansnroots9294

Ай бұрын

They hateUs because they AiNtUS! Dont be a hater😂

I'm pretty sure Hans keeps Dave's accountants super busy and that is good for the economy and the good people of Utah! Way to go Hans!

The Drone was the best part ! Thanks for sharing !

Love watching an old machine come back to life

😂😂 Hans need to get his drone license😂😂😂

Great video bro. I knew u guys would get that behemoth running. You should do an update on Dylan Rounds. I seen that the guy finally took the police to his remains and they recovered his remains. You guys brought alot of our attention to that case. My prayers are with his family.

@MichaelSmith-jv7zm

Ай бұрын

He is also being looked at for two murders here in northern Maine where he used to live, A local police officer is behind and has lied and covered up both murders.

I love the fact Hans sowing drones around the forest so our next generation can enjoy them.

Better that Hans is crashing drones than more expensive things(Cars, Trucks, Helicopters). Love you Hans... Keep up the great work.

One thing Poclain were renowned for was hydraulic leaks. My understanding is, Poclain developed a hydraulic system that worked on much higher pressures than most, only the system couldn't handle it sometimes and so they leaked. Used to have to follow them round with 45 gallon of Hydraulic oil, the blue stuff.

I'd have to say Hans is by far the best drone operator in this youtubes world his vids of different tree species is epic!!! We love ya hans!!

How exciting for you guys! It's been 35 years since I operated any equipment - I think about it and miss it every day!

Loved this project what a great machine. Thank you HeavyDSparks I enjoy your KZread channel. And love seeing this old beast revived and working .

alan needs that