Recovering CAT Excavator Left Abandoned!

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I get a all from a friend of mine asking if I can help him recover his abandoned digger that's stuck in a bog.

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  • @MrHewes
    @MrHewes Жыл бұрын

    Do you think I should get this old girl back up and running ?

  • @Kitchevo

    @Kitchevo

    Жыл бұрын

    Will it have a use in the fleet or can it be sold to fund other things? Do you need another distraction? Those are the questions

  • @deedoor30

    @deedoor30

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, You've gone to effort of dragging it out. You may as well.

  • @FrontSideBus

    @FrontSideBus

    Жыл бұрын

    Well I was thinking it shouldn't be that hard to get going again... but then I saw the missing rocker cover! I bet the engine has more water than oil in it at this stage!

  • @nedfoley

    @nedfoley

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. Old Cat restorations are fun to watch and will help build viewership.

  • @Brokenpropsstudio

    @Brokenpropsstudio

    Жыл бұрын

    You’d be Vinderkated if you did!

  • @Anolbea
    @Anolbea Жыл бұрын

    British version of the diesel brothers with less beards,less drama, significantly less time promoting shit nobody wants and much less fucking about. More getting the job done. Excellent.

  • @michaelreynolds1904

    @michaelreynolds1904

    Жыл бұрын

    And no EPA lawsuits

  • @eisenphx980

    @eisenphx980

    Жыл бұрын

    @@michaelreynolds1904 Yet 😀

  • @aizmk432

    @aizmk432

    Жыл бұрын

    💯

  • @paulthiessen6444

    @paulthiessen6444

    Жыл бұрын

    @@michaelreynolds1904they were doing it outside the environment, so it’s find

  • @robkennedy3000

    @robkennedy3000

    Жыл бұрын

    Why were the diesel bros the first ones i thought of aswell 😂

  • @EmperorCheed
    @EmperorCheed Жыл бұрын

    Wasn't expecting the Phil Harding cameo. It's amazing where you can find Anglo-Saxon pottery.

  • @bend1483

    @bend1483

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been totally vinderkated ‘ere Tony! What we really need is another trench in over ‘ere.

  • @2212db
    @2212db Жыл бұрын

    The Foden is a beast! It's one thing seeing it move a tank but seeing it drag a dead weight like this is incredible

  • @ryanriddell9314
    @ryanriddell9314 Жыл бұрын

    Since binge watching the channel over the past few months, I never knew how badly I needed a Foden in my life.

  • @deuscaffeum526

    @deuscaffeum526

    Жыл бұрын

    Everyone needs a Foden...

  • @bend1483

    @bend1483

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep.

  • @GP30277

    @GP30277

    Жыл бұрын

    Single handedly crashing the used Foden market… They are stellar bits of kit

  • @mrfishbulb7187

    @mrfishbulb7187

    Жыл бұрын

    Just imagine the fun you could have with it if we fell into post apocalyptic scenario.

  • @HarshaPubudu-js6mf

    @HarshaPubudu-js6mf

    2 ай бұрын

    ❤🎉😂😂😂

  • @Eisen_Jaeger
    @Eisen_Jaeger Жыл бұрын

    I'm amazed Phil didn't find any flints, he's mad for bits of flint. Mick would have said it was probably a religious structure. And Tony would have jumped into the trench without asking first. :D

  • @IONUTOPRESCU-sn9if

    @IONUTOPRESCU-sn9if

    4 ай бұрын

    🎉😢😊😊😊😊😊😊723😅😅37😅

  • @Tom1k9
    @Tom1k9 Жыл бұрын

    I don't feel like there's enough UK equivalents of all these American channels that go out in the sticks and recover abandoned heavy equiptment. Would love to see more like this 👍

  • @dustyfarmer
    @dustyfarmer Жыл бұрын

    Proper technique on using & tightening a bow shackle is NOT to tighten the pin up hard but back it off half a turn from finger tight otherwise they will tighten right up under load & distortion.

  • @JobBorn86
    @JobBorn86 Жыл бұрын

    This episode perfectly explains why the JCB wants to be a Foden. What a unit!

  • @rosskidd7243
    @rosskidd7243 Жыл бұрын

    That foden is a bloody strong machine

  • @ravenraven964
    @ravenraven964 Жыл бұрын

    Heay d sparks: I need 20 guys and a heli to do something Two brits high off break clean and biscuits operateing 50 year old deathtraps: hold my tea

  • @roo450

    @roo450

    Жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @1chish
    @1chish Жыл бұрын

    Thus proving there is absolutely NO situation that cannot be made far easier with the arrival of a Foden! I was impressed how the CAT refuse to turn a track though ...

  • @julianpritchard2558
    @julianpritchard2558 Жыл бұрын

    I feel a” will it start “ coming up !!😮

  • @MrHewes

    @MrHewes

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh yea!

  • @jimspeed1388
    @jimspeed1388 Жыл бұрын

    You could get some merch made up saying "I identify as a Foden" with a Foden wrecker on it.

  • @palletcabin-YR_Author
    @palletcabin-YR_Author Жыл бұрын

    Loved the Phil Harding imitation, perfect. Glad we found your channel. Watching from the prairies. 🇨🇦

  • @66kbm
    @66kbm Жыл бұрын

    And what a Testament to the Foden Recovery Vehicle to all those that never saw this "beast" working in the Military. It can do a lot more. Good old British Engineering.

  • @kawonnowak
    @kawonnowak Жыл бұрын

    Love it. You said "the local, er..." I said "yobbery" and there was an immediate echo. Otherwise known (in this household) as scroatage.

  • @nigelsears7191
    @nigelsears7191 Жыл бұрын

    i can see a certain digger arm being removed and bolted on to the latest project

  • @user-ty5zo1xm8n
    @user-ty5zo1xm8n Жыл бұрын

    Brakes are spring applied pressure released, feed oil to the fitting at the brake housings next to final drive (hose you removed), a hand pump with a suitable hose(JIC fittings) will release the brakes. Alternatively remove track motor and brake unit but do not remove the planetary gear cover as this will give more headaches. Early m/c may have a disconnect shaft behind a small plate behind the sprocket But can’t be certain, maybe mixing it up with the larger machines, 225,235,245 The LC stands for long undercarriage giving better stability.

  • @heartproblems2727
    @heartproblems2727 Жыл бұрын

    The " Time team" reference had me in stitches....just found your channel and I'm hooked. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

  • @cogboy302
    @cogboy302 Жыл бұрын

    I was getting all nostalgic for Time Team for a bit there.

  • @itsverygreen532
    @itsverygreen532 Жыл бұрын

    Proper job for a Foden, awesome to see it pulling on the snatch block, shows what they do!

  • @rangeroverl322
    @rangeroverl322 Жыл бұрын

    The Foden is turning out to be the super truck . Well impressed with it . Nice one Joe

  • @Crundwell
    @Crundwell Жыл бұрын

    Gotta love the fact the Clarke & Dawe sketch lives on from generation to generation - it’s over 30 years old now - and a classic… And the front fell off…..

  • @ForeverNeverwhere1

    @ForeverNeverwhere1

    Жыл бұрын

    I used it in my local bar last week with the Aussie barman, he just rolled his eyes in weariness. Sorta says it all, Australia's version of the parrot sketch.

  • @walterwhitaker1395
    @walterwhitaker1395 Жыл бұрын

    That FODEN is an absolute BEAST!

  • @lebaillidessavoies3889
    @lebaillidessavoies3889 Жыл бұрын

    This tow truck is a beast....pulling 15 tons like that as if it was nothing...

  • @johndrew3202
    @johndrew3202 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent to see you putting your resources to a normal civvy reclamation job. Foden is King!! I wonder how a modern recovery truck would compare with it. You had better check with your friend if he wants it started, I am sure you would succeed.

  • @ForgOfficial.
    @ForgOfficial. Жыл бұрын

    "Whistlin Diesel from England doesn't exist. He can't hurt you." Whistlin Diesel from England:

  • @petedepledge3359
    @petedepledge3359 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to see the foden in its natural environment dragging reluctant machinery back from history to civilization. And i got all the references. I'm sure leatherman will fix/replace your tool under warranty. Keep up the good work guys

  • @podfuk
    @podfuk Жыл бұрын

    20years later, guy comes back for his excavator and found it is missing: "Damn, I just parked it here!"

  • @skaaltel
    @skaaltel Жыл бұрын

    You guys are the closest thing to RCEME on the civvy side I've ever seen. Antique wreckers pulling derelict equipment out of swamps? Just another friday! Can't wait to see that old Cent ARV in action. I've been loving your videos lately. Cheers

  • @nedcollier1495
    @nedcollier1495 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant, love the ambition and commitment...you and the squad can get anything running again.....

  • @mitchdaytonam3
    @mitchdaytonam3 Жыл бұрын

    Time Team homage was spot on, Geophys for the win lads.

  • @philiptaylor8790
    @philiptaylor8790 Жыл бұрын

    Very entertaining. Very British. Do some more. Loved the time team tributes.

  • @jacksgarageworkshop
    @jacksgarageworkshop Жыл бұрын

    We all love a will it run video! Also I’ve seen enough people trying this and mostly, if it won’t run it’ll never move. Well people with tank recovery equipment don’t seem to have that problem. Nice work.

  • @andrewdowns3403
    @andrewdowns3403 Жыл бұрын

    I do hope that that shed was not Heritage listed, well done , that FODEN is a beast to watch in action

  • @copee2960
    @copee2960 Жыл бұрын

    That Foden is one piece of equipment...what a star...brilliant stuff lads

  • @revman417
    @revman417 Жыл бұрын

    That's the best Phil Harding impression other than the man himself I've ever heard...brilliant Jack 😂😂

  • @eisenphx980
    @eisenphx980 Жыл бұрын

    Nice to hear some Time Team banter. They are filming again, alas sans Phil Harding (what a legend). Maybe you could still get a Time Team cross-over called Tank Team ;-)

  • @ianwallett7438
    @ianwallett7438 Жыл бұрын

    Iconic……One of the best excavators ever built. I drove a new one back in the early 90’s. 🙂👍

  • @darrenhawken9766
    @darrenhawken9766 Жыл бұрын

    Nice recovery with the Foden you could show Heavy D and his crew a thing or 2 👍💨💨

  • @ForeverNeverwhere1

    @ForeverNeverwhere1

    Жыл бұрын

    Heavy D would have a crew of 15, turn up in a fleet of unsuitable vehicles, including a helicopter for reasons no one has ever been able to work out. Perhaps he just likes to flex. The title would be" Our Most Dangerous Mountaintop Recovery, Ever! Will We Die?" Most of the video would be him talking about how great he is, which is his favourite subject, or plugging some dodgy sponsored product, while Alan does all the actual work. The English way: two blokes, a big hammer and a sense of humour.

  • @super6954

    @super6954

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ForeverNeverwhere1 Yeah that old silo they demolished was a complete Shyte show, I wonder what the late great Fred Dibnah would of thought about it !

  • @ForeverNeverwhere1

    @ForeverNeverwhere1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@super6954 "we've become a nation of conmen, living off selling double glazing to each other" none more apt a description of heavy D I have ever heard. That dude would sell an empty box labelled "water" to a man dying of thirst. And then boast about the crap he bought with the money.

  • @Stevensteven1098
    @Stevensteven1098 Жыл бұрын

    I didn't think you would get it out that easy, Your FODEN had more then enough power, Having the right tools for job helps, Thanks for sharing!

  • @lotharschiese8559

    @lotharschiese8559

    Жыл бұрын

    The pair of outriggers, their design heavy duty and they really dig in to hold the trick when winching.

  • @shadovanish7435
    @shadovanish7435 Жыл бұрын

    Great to watch the Foden truck's recovery winch pull the excavator (with non rotating tracks) as if it was a go cart! I can only imagine the force required to move the excavator; 60,000 lbs (roughly 27,000 kg) or more would be my guess. I hope the old Caterpillar excavator becomes a new project soon; it should be interesting!

  • @alxgu198
    @alxgu198 Жыл бұрын

    Foden 💪. Proper job! 👍

  • @59patrickw

    @59patrickw

    Жыл бұрын

    Like to see a Scammell Pioneer Recovery vehicle do a side by side pull

  • @alz0101
    @alz0101 Жыл бұрын

    How come it takes Dave Heavy D Sparks and 20 other dudes and 10 vehicles to recovery something like this and you pair can do it with a few tools and and a 38 year old recovery truck.... Keep up the great work

  • @welshimegs

    @welshimegs

    Жыл бұрын

    A hammer and a multi tool are the only tools😂

  • @mrtablet4662

    @mrtablet4662

    Жыл бұрын

    Because American drama...

  • @1chish

    @1chish

    Жыл бұрын

    Because ... British?

  • @super6954

    @super6954

    Жыл бұрын

    It'll be because Daves got a pile of money to buy fancy crap and make a movie production out of everything, this guys just running what he was given and getting it done L.O.L

  • @alz0101

    @alz0101

    Жыл бұрын

    @super6954 hahaha running what he was given.... alot less F,ing about too, just getting the job done

  • @stubuddle5561
    @stubuddle5561 Жыл бұрын

    That Foden has some bloody grunt 👍👍👍

  • @rosshannemann7772
    @rosshannemann7772 Жыл бұрын

    Yes mr Hewes,gotta love a cat.

  • @alasdairhamilton1574
    @alasdairhamilton1574 Жыл бұрын

    Got to love the old Foden❤👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @garyclark24
    @garyclark24 Жыл бұрын

    Goes from perfectly flat ground and drags it through boulders and some poor guys hunting blind…. Brilliant lol!

  • @raykaufman7156
    @raykaufman7156 Жыл бұрын

    My wife walked by and said this looks like a Monty Python TV show. I'm not sure she's wrong about that...😁

  • @philleeson7835
    @philleeson7835 Жыл бұрын

    The front fell off?. The bloody lot fell off that shed.. well done lads. The Clarke and Dawe reference was bloody hilarious,and features in alot of my ramblings,

  • @jfro5867
    @jfro5867 Жыл бұрын

    Love theTime Team bants 😂

  • @totalutternutter
    @totalutternutter Жыл бұрын

    If you mount the top half of this excavator to the mark 3 centurion gun test platform, it would be the only one in the world.

  • @MrHewes

    @MrHewes

    Жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣

  • @ATomRileyA
    @ATomRileyA Жыл бұрын

    That Foden is a strong old girl for dragging it through the mud, nice that someone will do something with that old digger.

  • @richardhunt1384
    @richardhunt1384 Жыл бұрын

    0:19 no that's why you want Whistling Diesel's truck for!!!! 😂😂😂 Jack...... funny f**ker, had me in bits as he's done his Time Team speech!!! 😂😂😂

  • @JJAmes-mb4du
    @JJAmes-mb4du Жыл бұрын

    I like the idea that somebody just parked it there thinking, "I'll get back to this at some point.".

  • @paoloviti6156
    @paoloviti6156 Жыл бұрын

    You wouldn't have done almost nothing without the powerful Foden, a great vehicle 👍! But now I'm very curious about this excavator with blocked tracks but I'm sure you will managed it good as you are 👍👍👍

  • @yereverluvinuncleber

    @yereverluvinuncleber

    Жыл бұрын

    You would have done almost nothing...

  • @paoloviti6156

    @paoloviti6156

    Жыл бұрын

    @yereverluvinuncleber of course I would have done almost nothing, so??

  • @FerbianusHandoko-gr4bi

    @FerbianusHandoko-gr4bi

    11 ай бұрын

    @@yereverluvinuncleber 0ppppp0😇😇🤗😇😁😁😇😇😇😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁🔙🔙🔙🔙🔙🔙🔙🔙🔙🔙🔙🔙😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😊😊😊😊😊🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠🏠

  • @Pugjamin
    @Pugjamin Жыл бұрын

    No cardboard or cardboard derivatives. One of my favourite videos of all times!

  • @wulfie1199
    @wulfie1199 Жыл бұрын

    I was actually crying luaghing at the time team part who ever knew CAT digger could be roman? XD

  • @JohnWatkinsUK

    @JohnWatkinsUK

    Жыл бұрын

    it was probably used up there in some kind of ancient Roman ritual

  • @wulfie1199

    @wulfie1199

    Жыл бұрын

    @@JohnWatkinsUK Must be something to do with summer solstice? 🤣

  • @agt155

    @agt155

    Жыл бұрын

    How'd you think they built the colosseum?

  • @doctorsocrates4413
    @doctorsocrates4413 Жыл бұрын

    judging from the digger that call was a long time in coming lol...super video and thanks.

  • @matthewheutel3405
    @matthewheutel3405 Жыл бұрын

    Proper work then chaps. Hoping you lot get the digger purring once again !

  • @Paul-xe8li
    @Paul-xe8li Жыл бұрын

    Foden is brilliant . Missing ted the dog though thanks for sharing. 🐕

  • @roadbully384
    @roadbully3847 ай бұрын

    wearing the "Freddy Krueger" shirt. LOL! Nice barn find!

  • @escortmexico6909
    @escortmexico6909 Жыл бұрын

    More top quality entertainment lads on a Sunday ! It's a lot better than watching countryfile ! Keep up the good work ....lol

  • @peterlogan706
    @peterlogan706 Жыл бұрын

    Only just seen that video again a few months ago with the front falling off 😂 always a classic

  • @theafro
    @theafro Жыл бұрын

    The mighty Foden looks bloody good in black!

  • @QALibrary
    @QALibrary Жыл бұрын

    This makes other KZread channels look fake and hyped

  • @Scimiter1948
    @Scimiter1948 Жыл бұрын

    The Foden is a beast, yes I think you should get the old digger back up and running.

  • @keitht3055
    @keitht3055 Жыл бұрын

    Engineers, Recovery experts, and now Demolition! Is there no end to your talents? 🤣

  • @andygreen685
    @andygreen6857 ай бұрын

    watchin' from NZ and loving what you do

  • @mastercylinder1939
    @mastercylinder19394 ай бұрын

    Jacks impersonations were out standing.. If he retires from tank fiddling, he has a future on the stage.

  • @BrumKid
    @BrumKid Жыл бұрын

    Watching these video`s makes a bad day into funny day they are so funny, they make my day everytime i watch them.

  • @cyntax_error
    @cyntax_error Жыл бұрын

    There are many ways this excavator excavates: this was by far the most amusing

  • @Galahadfairlight
    @Galahadfairlight7 ай бұрын

    Theres having the right tools, and then theres also having a Foden! If you boys are up for it, the Titanic needs dragging back to shore, I think the Foden will do it with ease!

  • @ShevillMathers
    @ShevillMathers Жыл бұрын

    Can’t believe it, hilarious as well as constructive-beats a lot of similar stuff I have seen elsewhere by a country mile. Brilliant, just brilliant, no BS, you know exactly how to get stuff done without stopping every 5 minutes to explain it all to the viewer, what a pleasant change. Greetings from Tasmania Australia, a Leeds tyke living in exile down under, you make my day.👍🛠😁🇦🇺🦘

  • @DooD22
    @DooD22 Жыл бұрын

    HE GOT THAT CLEET SHIRT HELL YEAH BROTHER

  • @camofilms
    @camofilms Жыл бұрын

    I've arrived from Whistlin Diesels channel, great channel Mr Hewes

  • @jamesmccann531
    @jamesmccann531 Жыл бұрын

    That Foden could winch just about anything. It certainly gave it a good try in this video.

  • @martynbuzzing3327
    @martynbuzzing3327 Жыл бұрын

    That Foden was something else. It wasn't even struggling.

  • @rickc4317
    @rickc4317 Жыл бұрын

    Fun to watch big stuff being pulled by big stuff. And, since you guys have finished all of your other projects, you needed another one. Not sure where you're gonna put it, however.

  • @marklelohe3754
    @marklelohe3754 Жыл бұрын

    You might eventually use capability of the Foden that has never been used! What a tremendous piece of kit! I want one

  • @IronGears.186
    @IronGears.18611 ай бұрын

    This machine makes people's life more wonderful

  • @Hustler_state
    @Hustler_state Жыл бұрын

    That set up was badass. Man that thing didnt even sound that strained at all doing that. Heavy d from deisel bros would have pulleys upon pulleys set out and his rigs look like their about to explode.

  • @VvvDoubleDvvV
    @VvvDoubleDvvV Жыл бұрын

    That is really impressive pulling power wow

  • @johnd7288
    @johnd7288 Жыл бұрын

    Get the old girl going Joe they are good machine s worth saving !

  • @MrHewes

    @MrHewes

    Жыл бұрын

    I plan to

  • @mobiousenigma
    @mobiousenigma Жыл бұрын

    thanks for the videos! with respect regardless of the accent i believe it is professor or doctor Harding! he worked hard for the titles and i think he deserves them.

  • @MrHewes

    @MrHewes

    Жыл бұрын

    The bloke is a legend! Il remember to add that in next time

  • @mobiousenigma

    @mobiousenigma

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MrHewes truly he is i miss dr aston and why is tony a sir? never mind lol again thanks for the vids and giggles i like your toys

  • @Rover200Power

    @Rover200Power

    Жыл бұрын

    Phil isn't a doctor or a professor. He would often take the mick out of Mick for being a professor, and therefore much cleverer on paper.

  • @mobiousenigma

    @mobiousenigma

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Rover200Power im going to have to pull a tony lol University of Southampton Doctor of the University (D.Univ) its a technicality but im running with it lol

  • @barryfoster4557
    @barryfoster4557 Жыл бұрын

    Nice bit of kit that Foden 👌

  • @c10addict77
    @c10addict77 Жыл бұрын

    I've become a fan since i watched the episode of @whistlindiesel buying your tank! I'm in Leicestershire and restoring a chevy c10 👍

  • @colderwar
    @colderwar Жыл бұрын

    Good job you got the door open, you could have been stuck in that cab forever

  • @CryMoar_
    @CryMoar_ Жыл бұрын

    Woooooiiiiii!!! I asked for seafood, bang next day hes uploading it! Nuff respect M Dot! These guys are all suoer nice man, and beautiful seafood!! So damn jealous bro big up you all mate, enjoying that life to the max! ❤

  • @anonymous2513456
    @anonymous2513456 Жыл бұрын

    That Foden is an absolute beast, I didn't think it would be able to drag that out

  • @MrHewes

    @MrHewes

    Жыл бұрын

    Easy work

  • @shoots2001

    @shoots2001

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@MrHewes is it better now the motor is dialed up a bit?

  • @ScottLafray-dd2fp
    @ScottLafray-dd2fp3 ай бұрын

    It was a good thing the driver's door was locked on that loader. Someone would have stolen it if it hadn't been. (Sarcasm.) Good luck getting her running! ( Not sarcasm.). Too bad there isn't a 105mm on the turret of that thing, your friends would be more excited about working on it. Love your channel!

  • @bigjagjim
    @bigjagjim Жыл бұрын

    Never was thinking the Foden was going to shift it but i am amazed

  • @peterpellatt4046
    @peterpellatt4046 Жыл бұрын

    What a magnificent mega performance from the Foden, I really, really want one 😍

  • @captainover-tighten6729
    @captainover-tighten6729 Жыл бұрын

    Ok. First time watching you, really good. Taking the piss out of the Time Team, priceless! Thanks for posting. Vinder-Kated! Bahahahah

  • @mikeschillinger4427
    @mikeschillinger4427 Жыл бұрын

    That Foden must've paid for itself twice over by now. What a tool.... the Foden I mean...😂

  • @1961kickboxer
    @1961kickboxer Жыл бұрын

    Yes get the lovely cat going

  • @urdead2meboy
    @urdead2meboy Жыл бұрын

    AWESOME AS ALWAYS

  • @marcfournier823
    @marcfournier823 Жыл бұрын

    Top drawer episode. Every Foden episode is one for the time capsule.

  • @davep5972
    @davep5972 Жыл бұрын

    Aha awesome!! I bet you guys will get this running again

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