I was The practical one of a three sibling Family pre- cast business. I inherited a very lame JCB loading shovel that was 15 years old and a worn out under spec liability! We had no money in 1988 but I asked my contact to look out for a cheap but bigger replacement..on the understanding that it be a stop gap for a couple of years He found one for £4000; A 1968 Michigan 125; It needed only a good servicing and minor parts for the 10 years we had it- Unbelievable In the end the round the clock Leyland diesel died ( no compression) and the Clark transmission, Diff and final drive were incredibly still good. Such well made top quality came out of Michigan
Old 2 stroke Detroits last forever as long as you keep them on the governor and keep oil in them. I have a Terex 72-31 with the 4-71 Detroit, and a Michigan 45b with a 6.354 perkins. Love your old Clark/Michigan...it's a beast!
It was a rear wheel steering Michigan 85 for me. I was even younger: 14. That thing was a work horse. It would turn on a dime, and could cycle back and forth quite quickly. That was my favorite rig in my dad's not too big fleet (I couldn't figure out the old stinger and wheel trenchers).
You say you have Dozens of these loader?? Do you have a 125B? May i ask what your operation is?? Thank you. P.s. I actually bought a Clark Michigan 125B from out of Grand Junction Colorado, and you possibly give me your opinion on these particular Loaders?? Thank you..
I have an opportunity to pickup on a 125 B looks similar to your loader. In your opinion, are they considered a reliable Machine? Thank you for the help on this. Augie
We've owned it for probably 30 years. Always works. I believe the engine was swapped once and the transmission needed service at the same time. Sorry I don't recall the details
@@HeavyIronAcres Thank you. For what newer equipment is going for vs maintenance on a good running used machine perhaps a person can come out well on the investment.
I was The practical one of a three sibling Family pre- cast business.
I inherited a very lame JCB loading shovel that was 15 years old and a worn out under spec liability!
We had no money in 1988 but I asked my contact to look out for a cheap but bigger replacement..on the understanding that it be a stop gap for a couple of years
He found one for £4000; A 1968 Michigan 125;
It needed only a good servicing and minor parts for the 10 years we had it- Unbelievable
In the end the round the clock Leyland diesel died ( no compression) and the Clark transmission, Diff and final drive were incredibly still good. Such well made top quality came out of Michigan
Old 2 stroke Detroits last forever as long as you keep them on the governor and keep oil in them. I have a Terex 72-31 with the 4-71 Detroit, and a Michigan 45b with a 6.354 perkins. Love your old Clark/Michigan...it's a beast!
Thanks! Its a dependable workhorse that can lift just about anything around here. Sorry for the slow response!
That started up ace what a good old detroit
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FINE little guy! Mine started with me when he was about his size. WONDERFUL times!
Thank you! He certainly is a blessing to us.
@@HeavyIronAcres Nothing like the little doodles!
What a nice rig
Thanks! She's a reliable old girl
Glad you have a job she can do
I drove a 175 at age 15 for The first time at my dads work. Loved it
I operated a 175 and I will tell you it will out work a damn catapiller have run all cat loaders up to a 992 still have good memories with it.
It was a rear wheel steering Michigan 85 for me. I was even younger: 14. That thing was a work horse. It would turn on a dime, and could cycle back and forth quite quickly. That was my favorite rig in my dad's not too big fleet (I couldn't figure out the old stinger and wheel trenchers).
Great. I have 2 of these dozens in working condition
You say you have Dozens of these loader?? Do you have a 125B? May i ask what your operation is?? Thank you. P.s. I actually bought a Clark Michigan 125B from out of Grand Junction Colorado, and you possibly give me your opinion on these particular Loaders?? Thank you..
Surprised that compressor is not a direct drive.
Just subscribed!
Thanks! I'm sure direct drive would be more dependable.
6V71 Detroit!
I have an opportunity to pickup on a 125 B looks similar to your loader. In your opinion, are they considered a reliable Machine? Thank you for the help on this. Augie
We've owned it for probably 30 years. Always works. I believe the engine was swapped once and the transmission needed service at the same time. Sorry I don't recall the details
@@HeavyIronAcres Thank you. For what newer equipment is going for vs maintenance on a good running used machine perhaps a person can come out well on the investment.
Detroit diesels sound like death
But are still tougher than most diesels now.
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