Prototype Logging Robot Abandoned for 10 Years - Will It Run?

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You've never seen anything like this! A diesel powered, track driven, remote controlled, robotic log skidder.
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  • @dudenamedclem
    @dudenamedclem7 ай бұрын

    “Why not’”… Wow, she is a keeper!

  • @Trlthericklang

    @Trlthericklang

    7 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @jeffcooper5789

    @jeffcooper5789

    7 ай бұрын

    Probably got another piece of furniture she wanted.

  • @knowltek

    @knowltek

    7 ай бұрын

    Boss apparently approved…😂😂😂

  • @MrFriiy

    @MrFriiy

    7 ай бұрын

    Resistance is futile….

  • @johnlottes7440

    @johnlottes7440

    7 ай бұрын

    Very cool. Do you know any model radio controlled airplane enthusiasts? Those controllers are multichannel, portional controls, and programmable. I've built a 1:5 P38, Spitfire IX, and have a B17G on the docket. (All in mothballs until I can get my house & shop built) All of them can be controlled with the same Futaba controller. Waaaay less than 10K for the radio receivers and servos for all 3 birds. The transmitter was the single most expensive thing at ~$1100.

  • @Smidge204
    @Smidge2047 ай бұрын

    Let's all take a moment to appreciate that forklift. What a champion!

  • @Daktyl198

    @Daktyl198

    7 ай бұрын

    For real. I was amazed when that forklift lifted the robot off the trailer. Absolute beast of a machine.

  • @paulmoir4452

    @paulmoir4452

    7 ай бұрын

    @@Daktyl198 Everyone should have a forklift in their life.

  • @randr10

    @randr10

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah. People don't understand how crazy powerful those little machines are, but they can straight up pick most cars off the ground no problem.

  • @rovhalgrencparselstedt8343

    @rovhalgrencparselstedt8343

    7 ай бұрын

    @randr10 Yeh that robot thing is probably atleast twice the weight of that forklift and likely way above its rated capacity. Lets call it "The little Clark that could"

  • @WatchWesWork

    @WatchWesWork

    7 ай бұрын

    @@rovhalgrencparselstedt8343 The forklift is rated to lift 5475lbs. We are well within its limits.

  • @ThisandThatVideo
    @ThisandThatVideo7 ай бұрын

    Doing a little digging it sounds like that was The Logg Dogg by Forest Robots, LLC. Looks like they got two rounds of grants and ultimately sold the prototype to another company. I'll be curious to see what else people can turn up! The internet archive has a copy of their old website.

  • @1978garfield

    @1978garfield

    6 ай бұрын

    Shame YT wont allow links.

  • @ebk304

    @ebk304

    6 ай бұрын

    Same

  • @bradfordperry5997

    @bradfordperry5997

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the info....How on earth did you figure that out?

  • @ThisandThatVideo

    @ThisandThatVideo

    6 ай бұрын

    @@bradfordperry5997 I was able to find the SBIR grants they received and they have a bunch of details. Here's the second grant number 2004-33610-15114.

  • @burntle
    @burntle7 ай бұрын

    The Starter- They've been beating it like a red headed stepchild. Never heard that one before, you made me laugh again.

  • @604116
    @6041167 ай бұрын

    Wes has the best vintage robot log skidder repair channel on YT.

  • @4knanapapa

    @4knanapapa

    7 ай бұрын

    It is the best, but I think it's the only channel for log splitter repair, Wes is the only guy on YT that would take on a complicated repair of a piece of equipmentblike this, that's what makes his channel so great.

  • @TheHomePros6221

    @TheHomePros6221

    7 ай бұрын

    It’s the only channel…

  • @lastguy8613

    @lastguy8613

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@TheHomePros6221Just you wait. Everyone's going to get one now like they did draglines! Which while interesting historically actually make really boring content when they're running

  • @sikkpuppy1968

    @sikkpuppy1968

    7 ай бұрын

    *Snorts coffee

  • @netts2315

    @netts2315

    7 ай бұрын

    @@TheHomePros6221 That's the joke!

  • @Charles-in5xg
    @Charles-in5xg7 ай бұрын

    this thing needs to go from forest robot to snow plow robot all from the comfort of your house and/or shop. now that would be an awesome series to watch.

  • @thesteelrodent1796

    @thesteelrodent1796

    7 ай бұрын

    Already has a blade, so it's mostly a snowplough already :)

  • @michaelkrenzer3296

    @michaelkrenzer3296

    7 ай бұрын

    @@thesteelrodent1796 Spoken like a southerern...(best imitation of Crockodile Dundee) "That's not a plough...this is a plough!"

  • @MikeyMack303
    @MikeyMack3037 ай бұрын

    Kudos to you for wearing a respirator and gloves (PPE) while removing the rodent mess! I have seen so many videos on YT where the don't!

  • @jeromeygreen4788
    @jeromeygreen47887 ай бұрын

    Hey Wes, I have a friend whos an electrical engineer for CBI, dudes a genius who remembers everything. Im hoping, since he works in roughly the same part of the forestry industry, he may have some insight for you on this delightful creation you've found. Edit: he said it looks like it could be made by FAE Group, looks like the right color scheme and scale

  • @procyonia3654
    @procyonia36547 ай бұрын

    Your dad seems like a really fun dude to do projects with

  • @ryanedwardson6541

    @ryanedwardson6541

    7 ай бұрын

    Great job, figuring out how to monetize working on projects with Dad! Also, Matt would be proud :-)

  • @samuelw.3992

    @samuelw.3992

    7 ай бұрын

    He seems more fun to work with than my dad. 😂

  • @firedog4689

    @firedog4689

    7 ай бұрын

    I think im still missing the end of my tongue from a shot to the head, right after "hold this flashlight"!@@samuelw.3992

  • @silent1967

    @silent1967

    7 ай бұрын

    There is a difference between a Dad and a Father. I had a Dad too, I miss him dearly every day.

  • @JAF-pd9mw

    @JAF-pd9mw

    7 ай бұрын

    My dad's been gone 30 years as of November 8th. Not a day goes by I don't think about him. He was a humorous and compassionate person.@@silent1967

  • @kevinyoung9946
    @kevinyoung99467 ай бұрын

    I graduated from a Forest Resource Management program in 2004. Low impact harvesting was frequently intertwined into the curriculum. This machine looks like something straight out of a promotional video we would have watched.

  • @erik_dk842

    @erik_dk842

    7 ай бұрын

    It basically does what you could do with horses

  • @johnelliott7375

    @johnelliott7375

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@erik_dk842and probably not as cheap as the kid at the neighbors farm/ranch in the summer time, LOL. Did and of them do well and get used in the harvesting? Curious to know what you learned and got used in your tenure.?? Thanks for the comment and sharing it with us.

  • @jfv65

    @jfv65

    7 ай бұрын

    ​​@@erik_dk842and what they used to do! In the past they used Belgian traction horses to do this kind of work.

  • @alexanderkupke920

    @alexanderkupke920

    7 ай бұрын

    @@erik_dk842 Not sure what is done in other places, but for somewhat steep, yet not too steep, areas at least in Germany, Austria and Switzerland they are actually still using horses as they do not damage the soil too much and could navigate single logs way more nimble out of the area. This is of course only used if they do kind of maintaining forrests, not if the harvest half a forest for wood. They tried to find other ways, but always came back to horses, although its only few these days.

  • @stephen2028

    @stephen2028

    7 ай бұрын

    Can’t wait to see it fully operational. And I have no doubt Wes will get it to that point.

  • @LowLevelNC
    @LowLevelNC7 ай бұрын

    Wes, I like how your wife wasn't surprised or shocked by your request. 🤣 Your commentary is as entertaining as the video is informative. You have one of the best channels on youtube. Thanks for all that you do!

  • @quantumblur_3145

    @quantumblur_3145

    6 ай бұрын

    Love is knowing she'll tolerate the bit and asking anyway

  • @prosmack

    @prosmack

    6 ай бұрын

    Why not? Also, never adopt any redheaded children please, you don't want them looking like 21:13

  • @papawheelie5835
    @papawheelie58357 ай бұрын

    Regardless of how this machine morphs into something useful, I can't wait to see you reverse engineer the control logic in that remote receiver. Start with the basics and draw yourself up a schematic diagram of what's in there. I'm guessing most of it will solve or at least reveal itself. This will be fascinating to watch! You've got this, Wes!

  • @dev-debug

    @dev-debug

    7 ай бұрын

    The remote is not a big issue, many ways to implement a controller without reverse engineering the circutry in the receiver.

  • @FennecTECH

    @FennecTECH

    6 ай бұрын

    Where’s the fun in that though

  • @wesringeisen4109
    @wesringeisen41097 ай бұрын

    This will be a fun series to follow, you're a genius Wes.

  • @danestormfeltz7815

    @danestormfeltz7815

    7 ай бұрын

    My thoughts exactly! This cool little machine has ended up in the right hands! Looking forward to the next installments on this!

  • @newandoldtech5634

    @newandoldtech5634

    7 ай бұрын

    Involve diesel creek to get it spicy

  • @wingdwolf56
    @wingdwolf567 ай бұрын

    I’ve been married 42 years and have never heard the words “why not” when I asked to buy something. I have, however, heard the words “ a you f’n crazy?” thousands of times

  • @TheToktokzakzak
    @TheToktokzakzak7 ай бұрын

    First thing that came to mind when you mentioned rarity coupled with the different kinds of bolts, parts and whatnot was... University engineers! I imagined it would have been part of a program, competition or even some whacky thesis... Glad you already found out about the person who was involved in the development of this creature. I'd love to see it come to live completely!

  • @GoughCustom
    @GoughCustom7 ай бұрын

    I have the exact same Clark forklift as you Wes, mine needs some work though lol... Runs and lifts, but leaks hydraulic oil like a sieve!

  • @WatchWesWork

    @WatchWesWork

    7 ай бұрын

    Nope, it’s exactly the same! Mine currently pours oil out the main cylinder.

  • @bleeedthebrakes
    @bleeedthebrakes7 ай бұрын

    After running some part numbers, I think you have a whole TIME/Versalift Digger Derrick Control System right there. According to the manual(which should be a google search away using the product name), the E-Stop might be asserted by that control box, so worth digging some more. The manual also mentioned a cable remote(T47), would be nice to rig up some SBCs that have wireless functions into the wired interface if pinouts can be found. Pretty excited about this project, wish to see more soon

  • @n3lee

    @n3lee

    7 ай бұрын

    I was trying to do some of the digging myself; I don't know a whole lot about OMREX; but I'm sure that whatever that thing is it's able to do PWM output, which is important when your running a joystick-type proportional control; or conversely, when jogging hydraulic valves.... Always glad to lend a hand to the channel if wes needs it!

  • @bleeedthebrakes

    @bleeedthebrakes

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@n3lee It's basically a high current PWM controller with some kind of sensor monitoring/watchdog function. As Wes had mentioned in the video, the hard part for replacing that thing is to figure out something that is reliable enough to continuously drive moderate to high loads those solenoids require, and doesn't cost a ton. That's why I'm suggesting to leverage existing hardware and patch in controls using the wired interface. Reliability should already be evaluated by the people who built this, and also the PWM calibration for the valves should already be programmed into that board, which sometimes is a pain to figure out.....

  • @Citronitroify

    @Citronitroify

    7 ай бұрын

    Good spotting! Would be really interesting to see it hacked. If the company were good sports they would help out.

  • @Martin.Wilson
    @Martin.Wilson7 ай бұрын

    I'm really looking forward to many more episodes on this bad boy. Nothing cooler than reviving a one of a kind prototype. Good call Wes!

  • @thirzapeevey2395
    @thirzapeevey23957 ай бұрын

    Zuckerberg's personal data harvester...🤣 I knew I liked you, Wes. Little skid steer just earned its keep and its rebuild. I had a remote control log skidder years ago. It had four legs and burned oats and hay...

  • @user-ix4dl1dy7q
    @user-ix4dl1dy7q7 ай бұрын

    We only regret the ones we don’t bring home

  • @J.n.A.1993
    @J.n.A.19937 ай бұрын

    6:55 Hi, I'm from the EPA. Thank you for clarifying your use of biodegradable lubricant, however that is a $5000 fine for using an inappropriate container.

  • @nv1493
    @nv14937 ай бұрын

    "Zuckerburg's Personal Data Harvester" Well said, lad, well said.

  • @tchads_57
    @tchads_577 ай бұрын

    Yep, for all those trees you have around your shop this is a godsend….😀. Looking forward to the future videos.

  • @almclean4835
    @almclean48357 ай бұрын

    I’ve worked in UK forestry for over forty years, never seen a machine like that. Looks a great idea for low impact areas. Looking forward to part 2

  • @UltraMagaFan

    @UltraMagaFan

    5 ай бұрын

    For low impact areas you'd be better off with a shovel logging operation. That tiny ass skidder would be incredibly inefficient. A 3 month job would take a year. I can see why it was abandoned.

  • @danpags7023
    @danpags70237 ай бұрын

    Awesome first start!! 👏 I have to say, a round of applause also for the old Clark forklift. Love the channel Wes 👍👍

  • @QBRX

    @QBRX

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah, I was surprised that forklift able to lift the forest robot without falling over.

  • @guzziwheeler

    @guzziwheeler

    7 ай бұрын

    I would say: Load test passed.

  • @Hjerte_Verke

    @Hjerte_Verke

    7 ай бұрын

    @@QBRX The forklift wasn't even straining or breaking a sweat; the Forest Robot was well under its stated max capacity.

  • @edchenal821
    @edchenal8217 ай бұрын

    You have an unmatched curiosity regarding mechanical equipment..... and you're a good story teller.

  • @maxmoors
    @maxmoors6 ай бұрын

    0:45 I love how she says why not like she's given up saying no to your questions haha

  • @prjndigo
    @prjndigo7 ай бұрын

    cut up sections of street signs and piles of leaves is what I used for "lubrication" when dragging heavy things. One time a big ornamental rock fell off a truck and by the time the township guy showed up I already had a 600lbs rock winched onto my donkey's wagon and was headed back into town to sell it to a guy who already had a couple. Township guy later asked me where all the leaves had come from. XD

  • @ItsAlwaysRusty
    @ItsAlwaysRusty7 ай бұрын

    Wes, I think all of your fans including myself appreciate a mystery item video. Looking forward to part two. I have a feeling there are a lot of people right now scouring the Internet for information about this machine.

  • @WatchWesWork

    @WatchWesWork

    7 ай бұрын

    Mystery for sure!

  • @ayitsyaboi
    @ayitsyaboi7 ай бұрын

    Watching your pops ride that thing like a pair of skis was hilarious. I can tell he's seen a lot of days of hard work.

  • @crazyfvck
    @crazyfvck7 ай бұрын

    That thing is really sweet! I'm glad that I waited until the end to leave a comment, because you ended up finding out some of the backstory behind it. Hopefully you find out more! (like info regarding the remote setup, etc.) And I look forward to seeing you do some more work on it :)

  • @Larry-325
    @Larry-3257 ай бұрын

    Awesome find Wes! Great to hear it run👍👍👍👍 Can’t wait to see this project going forward! Love it👍👍

  • @zimbabwesteve4620
    @zimbabwesteve46207 ай бұрын

    I think you should convert this thing into a robotic mini skid steer. That would be really really cool to have around, and it would be hilarious to actually use

  • @WatchWesWork

    @WatchWesWork

    7 ай бұрын

    It's pretty much there. I have a feeling it's pretty slow though.

  • @chubbysumo2230

    @chubbysumo2230

    7 ай бұрын

    i mean, if you are clearing snow from inside your living room, who cares how slow it is, you are still warm. @@WatchWesWork

  • @jbird28584

    @jbird28584

    7 ай бұрын

    @watchweswork call flaming dirt in for the electronics he is a wizard of sorts

  • @warrenklingensmith1241

    @warrenklingensmith1241

    7 ай бұрын

    Wes you could charge admission for a show like that

  • @michaelleblanc3363

    @michaelleblanc3363

    7 ай бұрын

    @@jbird28584 He did work for DirtPerfect.

  • @TylerDuysen
    @TylerDuysen7 ай бұрын

    im actually speechless this thing is so unique and cool super compact multipurpose just all around great also i must mention mrs wes has to be one of the best wives the fact she lets you buy random crap and doesnt complain(at least not on camera) is nothing short of a miracle wes your one lucky man

  • @jimcrichton8028
    @jimcrichton80287 ай бұрын

    Wes is in his element; a one off electro-mechanical machine with no ID and no inatruction manual or even parts list. Fabulous!

  • @peglegtoo
    @peglegtoo7 ай бұрын

    Wes, This is a great project. Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @liamjerkins7259
    @liamjerkins72597 ай бұрын

    I’ve been rewatching some of your older videos, mainly the rollback truck and the yellow International plow truck. Your videos have improved a lot, thank you for doing it. I really like your style, and the “hole in the head” projects, that you take on. Thanks

  • @WatchWesWork

    @WatchWesWork

    7 ай бұрын

    As long as they don't get worse...

  • @rimmersbryggeri

    @rimmersbryggeri

    7 ай бұрын

    @@WatchWesWork I would say you are mainly more confident. Your videos atleast never left me wanting. Especially not when it comes to the quality of content.

  • @shackman1306

    @shackman1306

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Wes. You never disappoint. If you sort out all of the the remote controlled skidder issues, who knows where it might lead. And I'm pretty sure you will. Have fun.

  • @MacGyverKilla

    @MacGyverKilla

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@WatchWesWorkLOL

  • @MRrwmac
    @MRrwmac7 ай бұрын

    Wes, Tell the wife we said Thanks for letting you buy it! And pat yourself on the back for getting that engine running! Definetly looking forward to the next episode!

  • @user-uw3jq2tx2u
    @user-uw3jq2tx2u7 ай бұрын

    ok great job, now hurry up and get to part two. I have followed this channel for several years now and absolutely love the projects that come through the shop. Keep up the amazing work, thanks for sharing.

  • @colinwilliams5440
    @colinwilliams54407 ай бұрын

    Awesome! You're lucky to have found that and the machine is lucky Wes is the one to rescue it! Looking forward to more videos on this project and I'm confident you'll sort it.

  • @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE
    @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE7 ай бұрын

    *That thing is WILD!* 😧 What a cool find Wes, glad you had help from the sellers and your dad. I need to find some of those equipment skates you were using. Us viewers know it's in right hands, especially with the wiring and controls. Engine sounds healthy too 🙂👍 Would make a cool miniature armored "Marvin" dozer 😂

  • @WatchWesWork

    @WatchWesWork

    7 ай бұрын

    Those skates are very frustrating, but they can move some really heavy stuff!

  • @blahblahblahblah2933

    @blahblahblahblah2933

    7 ай бұрын

    @@WatchWesWork maybe time for a trailer mounted winch? You got it there in the end though which is all that counts. That 9-pin serial connector was really teasing me in the RX box. Probably reasonably easy to get the docs for the controller and might be able to download the configuration from it if not actually control it? Dunno. Super interesting find though!

  • @chrisj2848
    @chrisj28487 ай бұрын

    This is the coolest toy ever. Nice buy Wes!

  • @keigan9006
    @keigan90067 ай бұрын

    Wes, this is a helluva barn find. I was amazed you got it running. I look forward to the following videos that you create while trying to get this piece back to working order.

  • @mattlaptop5728
    @mattlaptop57287 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video - looking forward to the rest of season 1 and all of season 2. On a more personal note, cherish the time spent with your old man (even when it’s more mundane stuff) it’s priceless.

  • @napalmholocaust9093
    @napalmholocaust90937 ай бұрын

    The winch backing plate being capable of spinning may be for constant weight of pull. If the log starts rolling off a cliff and janks, the line may spool out to save equipment. Like a drag setting on a fishing reel or a deep sea winch on a boat that compensates for waves and cancels them out.

  • @paulwomack5866

    @paulwomack5866

    7 ай бұрын

    that hadn't occurred to me - thank you

  • @lowemanbaits959
    @lowemanbaits9597 ай бұрын

    I'm just stabbing in the dark here but maybe a remote like they use with a concrete pumper would get this thing back in business. Can't wait to see where this goes! Thanks Wes!

  • @AfroMyrdal
    @AfroMyrdal6 ай бұрын

    Hope we're getting another video on this! It's been years since last I stumbled upon a KZread channel I instantly fell in love with. You're clearly very knowledgeable about things like this, know how to wrench, storytelling is on point, man, this was an awesome 38 minutes of my life! Subbed and planning on binging some videos today 😆😁

  • @nickpersenaire4443
    @nickpersenaire44437 ай бұрын

    Very cool Wes, thanks for sharing another great episode. Looking forward to seeing where this barn find takes you.

  • @silentepsilon888
    @silentepsilon8887 ай бұрын

    your dad said the same thing I was thinking ... the guys that helped loading had a smile on their faces the entire time. A sign of good people with good upbringing and enjoying what they do.

  • @tiredoldmechanic1791
    @tiredoldmechanic17917 ай бұрын

    My guess would be that the basic machine was repurposed to create a prototype. That could explain the two radio control systems. Omnex might be able to tell you by serial number who the controls were sold to and they can tell you what remote is required but you likely know that. I've had some experience with Hetronic remote controls used on service cranes. I installed a system on a scrap metal baler so it could be controlled from the material handler used to feed it. The handheld remote radio transmitter for a service crane cost almost $1,000 when it was left in the wrong place while they were changing hammers in the shredder. This machine might have been too light to do what they were trying to build it for so it was abandoned.

  • @coltonkruse2313
    @coltonkruse23137 ай бұрын

    Man this is the kind of content I was hoping for when you said your mechanic business might take a back seat to your KZread channel. Amazing and unique find. Can't wait to see what else you dig out of the Midwest in the future.

  • @cameronwebster6866
    @cameronwebster68666 ай бұрын

    As far as the electronic side of thing goes, I would try hooking the Eaton box up to a computer with a serial cable, quite often things like that have a command line diagnostic interface, and it may be able to tell you what hydraulic functions are connected where, and what kind of sensors/limit switches are on the machine.

  • @j45acp69
    @j45acp697 ай бұрын

    Very excited for this series! Here in the Pacific North West while trail riding with our motorcycles we find old logging equipment that has been abandoned from time to time. Would love to see this thing up and working as intended.

  • @markmiller2263

    @markmiller2263

    7 ай бұрын

    I recently watched a jet engine video and the mechanic said most manufacturers use SAE primarily and some metric.

  • @bert26a

    @bert26a

    7 ай бұрын

    No most manufacturers in the modern civilized world use metric. SAE is dying a slow death and that's only because of the U.S.

  • @HondaRedneck16

    @HondaRedneck16

    7 ай бұрын

    I live in the PNW & can’t say I’ve ever found any old logging equipment, where do you find that at?? I mostly find old abandoned cars lol

  • @j45acp69

    @j45acp69

    7 ай бұрын

    @@HondaRedneck16 Wenatchee area, found an old skid steer up the colockum, also found an old abandoned steel line type crane up Blewett pass off the beaten pass. Lots and lots of trails and forest service roads here in this area.

  • @HondaRedneck16

    @HondaRedneck16

    7 ай бұрын

    @@j45acp69 ah, I’m on the other side of the pass. Not as many “open” areas over here, kinda limited to either Tahoya or capital Forrest these days.

  • @jailbreakgamin1966
    @jailbreakgamin19667 ай бұрын

    holy crap.. cant believe that fork truck picked that up ... impressive

  • @The-Deadbolt-Deputy
    @The-Deadbolt-Deputy7 ай бұрын

    Wes , I can think of no one else that could or would attempt to figure out the remote situation. This thing is nuts and I love it. Imagine what else you could make it do with all the hydraulic stuff that’s already in place. Or even put a seat on it and bypass all the remote stuff. Look forward to whatever you do to it. Thanks

  • @colddiesel
    @colddiesel7 ай бұрын

    Possibly the most interesting project I have seen dug out of an old barn. Equally interesting is the number of old machinery "tragics" (subscribers) digging themselves out of the woodwork with suggestions. Fixing those control boxes seems to be the key. Mechanicals look straightforward, but the innards of those hydraulics may or may not have problems of their own. This project is a beauty.

  • @BobSmith-mj7ik
    @BobSmith-mj7ik7 ай бұрын

    Zuckerbergs personal data harvester. Lmao😂

  • @Kollar0718

    @Kollar0718

    7 ай бұрын

    And a very dangerous one that data harvester is: just three weeks ago it lured me into buying a 53 year old Volvo. 😅

  • @BobSmith-mj7ik

    @BobSmith-mj7ik

    7 ай бұрын

    @@Kollar0718 oh no😂

  • @advancedleveldiagnostics
    @advancedleveldiagnostics7 ай бұрын

    It's a really cool machine! Thanks for sharing. I am looking forward to part 2.

  • @DavoShed
    @DavoShed7 ай бұрын

    What a great fun project. You always astound me with the depth and breath of your knowledge. Looking forward to more on this little baby! Thanks Dave

  • @gbentley8176
    @gbentley81767 ай бұрын

    Rings a bell that I have seen a similar machine being demonstrated here in the UK. Must have been at least 30 or more years ago. An exciting find indeed. Thank you for posting.

  • @richardphelan8414
    @richardphelan84147 ай бұрын

    In a heartbeat I would have done the same thing when I was younger ,You have the expertise to repair anything so there should be no hesitation and it makes for good video ,looks like a awesome toy ,You very well have a one off prototype of this machine . Wes it's hunting season lets do some, Wes Check with Matt from Diesel Creek he's worked on those German diesel engine before and Probably would know where to get parts .

  • @WatchWesWork

    @WatchWesWork

    7 ай бұрын

    No luck hunting so far this year. Dunno what is going on.

  • @alanflor703

    @alanflor703

    7 ай бұрын

    @@WatchWesWork If you're talking deer, I've hardly seen any on the Iowa side of the river this year. Maybe the wasting disease got into them.

  • @DanEBoyd
    @DanEBoyd7 ай бұрын

    Your Dad is one cool customer. Equipment falls off of the ramps? No sweat!

  • @WatchWesWork

    @WatchWesWork

    7 ай бұрын

    We were kind of expecting it.

  • @FeralPreacher
    @FeralPreacher7 ай бұрын

    This is going to be a really fun project to watch. Hope you can source parts easily. Looking forward to the remote creation. Thanks for sharing.

  • @TheHomePros6221
    @TheHomePros62217 ай бұрын

    Looks like the bucket you built held up just fine👍

  • @Hey_Its_That_Guy
    @Hey_Its_That_Guy7 ай бұрын

    Who doesn't love an away mission with your dad? Good stuff! I bet he was shaking his head all the way back to your place... 🤣

  • @Jnes01
    @Jnes017 ай бұрын

    It seems to be the "Forest Crawler" by "Forest Robots LLC." Made in 2004 on a government grant by Dean Edwards of the University of Idaho.

  • @icarus901

    @icarus901

    7 ай бұрын

    There's an interview at caltech's site with a photo of exactly this skidder too. Pretty much confirmed. Search google with the following, including the quotes: "forest robots" skidder

  • @richardbabik8383
    @richardbabik83837 ай бұрын

    You may not have a use for it, but getting it running sure is fun. Looking forward to seeing more of this unit.

  • @danielwerger5641
    @danielwerger56417 ай бұрын

    Wes, this was a GREAT video...! Fantastic stuff. Cheers from Canada...

  • @chipperwam
    @chipperwam7 ай бұрын

    I have been watching that ad for awhile now. Wishing I had something like that. I have lots of wood that I can't get to with normal equipment. I am so glad I can watch it come back to life.

  • @jasonb6570
    @jasonb65707 ай бұрын

    You're insane in the best way possible, Wes.

  • @Mountain-Man-3000
    @Mountain-Man-30007 ай бұрын

    Insane. Great purchase. Big thanks to your better half for approval of this purchase!

  • @Name-vu1kn
    @Name-vu1kn7 ай бұрын

    The HF Daytona jack was the unsung hero of this video. Without it this video would never have got off the ground.

  • @WatchWesWork

    @WatchWesWork

    7 ай бұрын

    Zing!

  • @mattthescrapwhisperer
    @mattthescrapwhisperer7 ай бұрын

    It's not a question of need, it's a question of, well, it's a question! I love MrsWes' response. My wife would've just said "hell no"! Good to see all 3 generations on this pick. Kiddo is getting some great lessons here.

  • @DanEBoyd

    @DanEBoyd

    7 ай бұрын

    Just this one comment created a sub.

  • @mattthescrapwhisperer

    @mattthescrapwhisperer

    7 ай бұрын

    @@DanEBoyd Thanks Dan!

  • @GG-yr5ix
    @GG-yr5ix7 ай бұрын

    ITS ALIVE! The look on your face when the engine ran is priceless! This thing will be content for months!

  • @terryjacobs2536

    @terryjacobs2536

    7 ай бұрын

    Diesel creek mk2😂

  • @WatchWesWork

    @WatchWesWork

    7 ай бұрын

    I was genuinely shocked it actually ran and even idled.

  • @terryjacobs2536

    @terryjacobs2536

    7 ай бұрын

    @@WatchWesWork Wes, soon as you got it turlning over i knew it would eventually fire by the sound, been around diesels fare part of my working life and i guess got to know the sounds of good versus bad..

  • @brianworley7705

    @brianworley7705

    7 ай бұрын

    It sounded really smooth running. I think the engine is in good shape by sound, not counting the wiring, fuel hoses and filter.

  • @randysoper9575
    @randysoper95757 ай бұрын

    I can’t wait to see more. You can make this thing work. One of your best challenges.

  • @davidr6585
    @davidr65857 ай бұрын

    Awesome video today Wes! Lookin' forward to the other "parts" I'm suspecting many on this odd ball :)

  • @rssvss
    @rssvss7 ай бұрын

    Two separate receivers with one being GPS makes sense in following waypoints repeatedly. Being able to send it "home" to drop logs and return to fresh trees would save your fingers by the end of the day.

  • @Renville80
    @Renville807 ай бұрын

    I would definitely remove the winch / grapple end, change the remote control package for something currently available, and make this an 'armored' remote control skid steer unit.

  • @Speedy6617
    @Speedy66177 ай бұрын

    Finally. Something with tracks again. Love it Wes

  • @repaircollc
    @repaircollc7 ай бұрын

    The control system is all old concrete pump stuff. The remote and throttle cylinder are common on those engines, duetz as well. Cool machine wish I could play with it.

  • @woodsontr
    @woodsontr7 ай бұрын

    I didn’t think your forklift would have been big enough to lift that beast!! Looks like your Clark is the beast. 😉👍

  • @ScottHiland
    @ScottHiland7 ай бұрын

    Love the Larson scanner effect in the control box. I couldn't have passed something like this up, either. What a neat critter.

  • @TerryLawrence001
    @TerryLawrence0017 ай бұрын

    I love how the channel is going Wes. You have me on the edge of my seat. It seams like the family is all in too!! Max was right on it as you unloaded it. No surprise it has mouse houses.

  • @kurthanushek5520

    @kurthanushek5520

    7 ай бұрын

    I am a little disappointed in Max. He should have pinpointed the location of the mouse village.

  • @tutekohe1361
    @tutekohe13617 ай бұрын

    “Beating it like a red-headed step-child”! is a brilliant phrase. I will have to use that.

  • @mikenichols8516
    @mikenichols85167 ай бұрын

    You had some great videos over the years but I think this one is one of your best. Looking forward to part 2.

  • @user-br2bf1hl6n
    @user-br2bf1hl6n7 ай бұрын

    This is extremely exciting Wes. So looking forward to the following videos and the end result. Thanks for sharing, Deb

  • @wallyfirkins4051
    @wallyfirkins40517 ай бұрын

    So cool. Good Luck Wes. I eagerly await part 2.

  • @tmscheum
    @tmscheum7 ай бұрын

    When the Vibe ran away, it was one of the most terrifying moments I’ve seen on YT. Clearly not a setup as you can tell from how Wes reacted.

  • @philliptennis3537
    @philliptennis35377 ай бұрын

    That thing is sweet! Sure would be awesome to see it working again. Great video Wes!

  • @juztyn00
    @juztyn007 ай бұрын

    Every so often, a project finds the perfect person to complete it.

  • @roxanneabbott8424
    @roxanneabbott84247 ай бұрын

    Love this fun little video!!! Great job Wes!

  • @Northernstar9370
    @Northernstar93707 ай бұрын

    Wes my friend, this is probably the coolest peice of machinery on KZread! I would so love to see more! I love watching you in "detective" mode. Your voice your thoughts and reasoning as your going along in a way that has me following closely and learning. Love the direction you're going with the channel! Cheers Mate!

  • @kingtut5923

    @kingtut5923

    6 ай бұрын

    Check it out , Ben found it in 14 minutes lol

  • @camshaftP16
    @camshaftP167 ай бұрын

    I bet Matt at Diesel Creek will want that once you get it operational. cool unit.

  • @WatchWesWork

    @WatchWesWork

    7 ай бұрын

    He already wants it!

  • @jasonrowland1594
    @jasonrowland15947 ай бұрын

    Awesome video! Loved seeing your dad in another video! The last couple of times you helped him with something he bought, and now he's helping you. Cool family!

  • @alexanderkupke920
    @alexanderkupke9207 ай бұрын

    For Robots (or more like remote controlled machines) I found indeed that there are at least two more modern products on the market here in Europe, I found what is calles the Energreen Robo Max and the Pfanzelt Forstraupe Moritz. The first one can even be used with for example a Mulching head. Both are made by either German or Austrian companies. I would absolutely not wonder if they have more models up in scandinavia or maybe in France or elsewhere. Some Comapny named Scion Research seemed to have worked on something comparable down in New Zealand, that one seems to even have included a feller robot. It is quite a niche market, so there may be not as much information easy to find. But the way that thing is build, it indeed seems to be some kind of home brew prototype or proof of concept.

  • @ferdinandbozem159

    @ferdinandbozem159

    7 ай бұрын

    Great video! I also was immediatly thinking of the pfanzelt Moritz though did not know energreen before.

  • @morgoon52
    @morgoon527 ай бұрын

    Thanks for all the content, can't wait for more on this.

  • @YouAllKnowBob
    @YouAllKnowBob7 ай бұрын

    It's fantastic to see you having FUN with a project! And that is one NEAT looking toy! Should be a great series! 👍👍

  • @alexploen7112
    @alexploen71127 ай бұрын

    Hey wes! This is awesome! I saw that unit on marketplace and thought I NEED THAT!

  • @WatchWesWork

    @WatchWesWork

    7 ай бұрын

    And you might still be able to have it...

  • @alexploen7112

    @alexploen7112

    7 ай бұрын

    😂😂

  • @davebigdog

    @davebigdog

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@WatchWesWork😂😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @tomasrosalesr
    @tomasrosalesr7 ай бұрын

    Excellent video Wes

  • @craigguilmet6282
    @craigguilmet62827 ай бұрын

    Truly enjoyed watching, thanks for taking us along.

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