Why are we Clearing Land Around the Pond with our Old Backhoe?

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  • Опубликовано: 14 июн 2023
  • Putting this old backhoe back to work clearing land around the pond build getting the stage set for a large excavation project!
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  • @AquaPeet
    @AquaPeet Год назад +23

    I still think it's so damn rewarding to see the backhoe working like a charm and purring like a kitten after all your repairs! I'm proud of ya! :)

  • @dirtguy6537
    @dirtguy6537 Год назад +21

    A backhoe is like a swiss army knife good job Captain.

  • @salmonhunter7414
    @salmonhunter7414 Год назад +16

    I know she is an old girl but has a lot of life left. Thanks to your hard work.

  • @bobbydawson7706
    @bobbydawson7706 Год назад +6

    I love how you used the attachment to pull the tree from the pile!!! Do you know that I have not seen many Do this!!! I am 63 and always loved to see people use their mind! Think out side the box. Always satisfying ❤❤❤

  • @doug9418
    @doug9418 Год назад +1

    Hey that was fun and interesting. Great video Cap, keep up the awesome work an video's. Thank you for sharing 🇺🇸 God Bless America 🇺🇸

  • @cadave4927
    @cadave4927 Год назад

    It’s great to see all your hard work on your backhoe that you put in, now you’re able to use it on your property. Good job

  • @jimkavalier2831
    @jimkavalier2831 Год назад

    So great to see the 555 doing what its supposed to! Great job sir!

  • @trentbain4988
    @trentbain4988 Год назад +2

    ok another great video, see winter project, adding thumb to backhoe bucket.

  • @addiemellody5688
    @addiemellody5688 Год назад +6

    A wise man once said......read the room. i really enjoyed today's episode!!!

  • @johnb.2936
    @johnb.2936 Год назад +1

    I was thinking there might be some criter living in the loose logs and sticks. I guess a good way to find out would be sticking your hand down in there and see what you find. Nice work Captain, enjoyed watching.

  • @allensharlow7763
    @allensharlow7763 Год назад +3

    You got a sweet looking Pond Mike, it’s starting to look like a nice Oasis

  • @rhondasweeney7271
    @rhondasweeney7271 Год назад +6

    Well, as always, Captain put another smile on my face. Excited to see what's next on your adventure and projects.😊

  • @nothing2loud
    @nothing2loud Год назад +1

    I think you should build a thumb for the 555. Would make some great content. Keep up the good work.

  • @lyleminyard2308
    @lyleminyard2308 Год назад +2

    The 555 has got it goin on Captain K nice!

  • @garulusglandarius6126
    @garulusglandarius6126 Год назад +2

    “ a nice game of washers “ 🤣😂🤣 excellent as always Mike 👍🇺🇸🇬🇧

  • @randydobson1863
    @randydobson1863 Год назад +1

    hello mike it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy

  • @jeffmentzer9186
    @jeffmentzer9186 Год назад +4

    Wow, that's some primo dirt there Captain!! The pond is going to look even better after you get this part done! Thank you for bringing us along on your adventure Mike!!!

  • @Aerospace_EdC
    @Aerospace_EdC Год назад +1

    Hey Mike, the ol 555 sure is making quick work of clearing the area. I bet this is the best 3K (or so) spent.

  • @tombauer7330
    @tombauer7330 Год назад

    Sure am glad to see you get good utility out of the 555. Good that you keep an eye on stuff that might break and fix is proactively. Attaboy!

  • @leslieb.1907
    @leslieb.1907 Год назад +5

    Gosh I love time lapse! I could watch that all day every day, and twice on Sunday!

  • @pocomokeforester2504
    @pocomokeforester2504 Год назад +2

    Looks like you did a great job fixing the 555. She is really proving her worth now!

  • @incorporeal3793
    @incorporeal3793 Год назад +1

    It may not be the prettiest of machines, but it can still do the job it was built for.

  • @bobmoroney3643
    @bobmoroney3643 Год назад +3

    "Why are we clearing land with our old Backhoe?" Because it's fun and we can. It also shows progress on our dreams. GOOD JOB CAPTAIN KLEEMAN.👍

  • @kirkdesmond
    @kirkdesmond Год назад +5

    Dig your commitment to the dangling bungee in the windshield.

  • @ThatOneGuy-ot1qd
    @ThatOneGuy-ot1qd Год назад +1

    Like what your doing! Those 2 pieces of equipment are getting the job done.

  • @outdoorlifecampground
    @outdoorlifecampground Год назад +1

    I absolutely love watching you working and repairing things, especially since I'm doing similar things here in Japan, developing a mountain area.....I was hearing the bucket "creaking" a bit in the video, are you greasing the pins and joints (I haven't seen you make reference to that in your videos.....) Also, speaking from my experience (bad luck...!) tree limbs like to catch on hydraulic hoses.....your 555 backhoe arm seems to have some rather lengthy and unruly hoses.....maybe a good idea to tie those off, so that they don't get caught on something.....I do appreciate that you wanted to get working after all of the time and effort that you have put into that thing....! (Great work getting it working again, by the way! Love watching your progress....and know that you have more work to do on the machine) Keep up the great work....!

  • @maxobara1496
    @maxobara1496 Год назад

    Captain has a sand box now, look out, Bones is coming through 💪👍🇺🇸

  • @slowroller6885
    @slowroller6885 Год назад +4

    Captain Kleeman, he's our hero

  • @bikerdad63
    @bikerdad63 Год назад +1

    Mike im glad you explained what the goal of what you were doing. Half way through the video i was confused why you were moving everything from one spot to another. Good luck with your project.

  • @Bman2020
    @Bman2020 Год назад +1

    golden spot of dirt Bud I be planting with that Sh-t great watch the ole iron is doing great to 👋👍🇨🇦

  • @Jimmyfisher121
    @Jimmyfisher121 Год назад +2

    That triple nickel has done some work for a scrapper, proves what the old machines can do with a little TLC good video Mike cant wait to see what you do next.

    • @CaptainKleeman
      @CaptainKleeman  Год назад +1

      It had a rough life lol

    • @ronaldlarue1107
      @ronaldlarue1107 Год назад +1

      ( had ) just remember you video tape what you do to it mike lol hopefully it gets life of ease like the 755 does.....

  • @patrickbrauer6400
    @patrickbrauer6400 Год назад +3

    22:52 "we're past that. Read the room." 😂😂😂

  • @philliptennis3537
    @philliptennis3537 Год назад

    Great video Captain. I do have to agree with you, use what ya got! Some of us don't have that fancy thing called money, so we have to work with what we got.

  • @michaelmullins1290
    @michaelmullins1290 Год назад

    You're a hoot to watch. Talented individual that gets stuff done. If you had put some dance music behind the loose bolt section. Wow!

  • @Richard-C
    @Richard-C Год назад +3

    Mike you make hard work look like fun and every project an adventure thanks for bringing us along 👏👏👏👍👍👍👌👌👌

  • @Herbybandit
    @Herbybandit Год назад +2

    You've got some real nice top soil in there, we'll worth keeping.

  • @tomswindler64
    @tomswindler64 Год назад +1

    Nice idea,just got to put it in reality,you area hard working man Mike.believe your vision is coming together great video.keep on doing what your doing.😎😎😎👍👍👍

    • @CaptainKleeman
      @CaptainKleeman  Год назад

      Putting it into reality is what you just watched lol

  • @adamroberts5876
    @adamroberts5876 Год назад

    This is awesome. In the process of doing this on my parents land. Found a beauticians chair. Nobody in my family cuts hair.
    Found a boat. That i thaught got solid a decade ago.

  • @robertzapatka1082
    @robertzapatka1082 Год назад +2

    Man the 555 is paying dividends already! That bolt expired long before you got the machine! Replace things as they fail good plan!

  • @nelsonannett5427
    @nelsonannett5427 Год назад +2

    more room for all the fun got some good soil to use. nice job see ya on part 2. cheers captain.

  • @philipfleming3546
    @philipfleming3546 Год назад +2

    Capt, sure looks good clearing the hill, you're going to have 1 heck of a 4th of July bonfire pile.😅

  • @Needdirt
    @Needdirt Год назад

    I ran a 555 for years installing septic tanks and grading. Great machine. Be careful with the extend-a-hoe. The counter weight isnt quit heavy enough with a empty bucket on a hill. Love seeing your machine run. Excellent content!!

  • @sassafrasvalley1939
    @sassafrasvalley1939 Год назад +3

    Cap’n, Hold on…. Don’t throw that Pizza Slice floatie away… you can patch it up and add it into the Trade Up challenge!
    Once again the Fifty Five sisters are working together to get it done. With Five digging and Seven hauling, they may not be the purdy-est girls in the dance floor but…. There ain’t a farmer in the country that wouldn’t be proud to call them daughters!
    PS: Thanks for sitting the camera up in the poison Ivy. I’ve been working on my immunity. LOL

  • @Cedarsman.
    @Cedarsman. Год назад +1

    Mike , it's been long time you worked hard on this tractor, but i feel it's like to try to relieve a dead man 🙄
    And about the job you did a great work 👍

  • @tbix1963
    @tbix1963 Год назад +6

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Always interesting and entertaining to see the continued adventures of the Captain Kleeman channel. Never let go of your originality and un scripted structure of your channel. It’s part of what makes you great. Wishing you and your family the best.

  • @mcfwelding
    @mcfwelding Год назад +1

    1/8" 7018 welding rod works as a hell of a pin keeper, and their endless if you lose them 😂 i know this from experience

    • @CaptainKleeman
      @CaptainKleeman  Год назад +1

      🤣🤣. Holding metal together in multiple ways!

  • @paulh8789
    @paulh8789 Год назад

    I was watching the 555 working away and couldn't help myself from wondering how long it would've taken the 755 🤔 Great job on the restoration so far... And the clean up progress

  • @patrickcolahan7499
    @patrickcolahan7499 Год назад

    While the 555 is definitely an improvement over the 710, watching you work, it would sure be nice to have a thumb on there. Since you are running out of projects, you can add that to the list. LOL, Thanks for sharing.

  • @fsj197811
    @fsj197811 Год назад +1

    The ol' girl (tractor) isn't as pretty as she once was but she's still getting it done with the bit of TLC you've given her. Thanks for sharing!

  • @nevillekinsley5610
    @nevillekinsley5610 Год назад +3

    Love the Kleeman Chanel meens we get more of you.

  • @garymessina1609
    @garymessina1609 Год назад

    The 555 is doing a good job great video thanks Mike

  • @davidbillings615
    @davidbillings615 Год назад +2

    Mike I’m enjoying both channels! ❤

  • @Backwoods251
    @Backwoods251 Год назад +1

    I see you and man behind the scenes building a thumb for the backhoe before long.

  • @Camping814
    @Camping814 Год назад

    Cool project, very satisfying to see you make it all the way through to the other side.

  • @clarencewiles963
    @clarencewiles963 Год назад +3

    You are on a rock hunt or not and the Ford 555 is getting it done ✅ and yes save the topsoil it will still be good tomorrow 😎

  • @davidhorton4611
    @davidhorton4611 Год назад +1

    Dude that 555 is now your best friend! You need a dump trailer!

  • @everestyeti
    @everestyeti Год назад +2

    I bet all those that doubted what you were doing when you got the 555 and then questioned why you were doing all that work are kicking themselves now. In bringing the old girl back to life and now doing what she was designed to do, it's elevated you into the realm of Diesel Creek, Salvage Workshop and Andrew Camarata. It's a shame that more of your 70,000+ subscribers don't hit that like button! 👍🤗

  • @thomasdesmond2248
    @thomasdesmond2248 Год назад +1

    That's great garden dirt. God bless

  • @johnwhite5897
    @johnwhite5897 Год назад +2

    Oh yeah drone footage, the most underused tool in everyone's ttill box. A must have ESPECIALLY what you and DP do.
    😍😍😍😍😍😍 Love done footage

  • @anthonygallagher3998
    @anthonygallagher3998 Год назад

    Look's like you have plenty of good soil for the raised garden beds

  • @genegoodman5233
    @genegoodman5233 Год назад +1

    What do you mean, stock pile it somewhere. Looks to me like that’s what you did. Boy, you’re going wild with that NEW backhoe. Keep going we ❤️ it.

  • @dennisryan7487
    @dennisryan7487 Год назад +1

    Captain! Black and Decker has a RECALL notice out on their DEWALT, Craftsman And another brand of Fiberglas handled Sledge Hammers!

  • @Flashmeb
    @Flashmeb Год назад

    You go for it Boy...I just bought more stock in the washer making bidness!

  • @SultanOfUmpapabowbow
    @SultanOfUmpapabowbow Год назад +3

    Another stellar outro!

  • @buddyreed2623
    @buddyreed2623 Год назад +2

    Hi Mike. I am going to say that you will end up getting at least 80% of the fill that you need. If the rock does break up as you say, that might find a new home as well. We will see when we do. Have good days!

  • @markkenes4848
    @markkenes4848 Год назад +1

    You probably thought about it but throwing this out there. You should put a thumb on her. Maybe an electric over hydraulic and put the button on your stick. Just a thought. She running good CPT !!!!👍👍👍

  • @retiredchiefcharlie7451
    @retiredchiefcharlie7451 Год назад

    The 555 has proven invaluable once again. Love watching the effort you put into fixing it and then seeing it in the dirt 👍

  • @bobmoroney3643
    @bobmoroney3643 Год назад +1

    What a good decision to rebuilt that 555. Works great and you have enough energy to keep it busy.

  • @andysukosd8177
    @andysukosd8177 Год назад +3

    Great video, love watching.

  • @JohnSmith-iv7xt
    @JohnSmith-iv7xt Год назад +7

    Just a city boy here, I noticed the pond is a beautiful color. I’m guessing either you or your neighbor put dye in it. Now that being said, is it safe for the kids to swim in. Or is it now just a fishing pond? Inquiring minds want to know lol keep up the great work I enjoy watching.

  • @williambryant5946
    @williambryant5946 Год назад +1

    It would be nice for the fish if you piled the stumps in the pond in a pile all together where they can swim around and through them like tunnels. That will only work if they are stacked on each other. Not telling you to do it, just a suggestion.

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 Год назад +1

    I like the larger bucket, looks like you’re doing something now Mike! 👌🏻👍🏼👍🏼

  • @brucehuff5566
    @brucehuff5566 Год назад +2

    That is going to look nice. Both machines working together is getting it done. Stay safe

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 Год назад +1

    You know I have made deals like you did on your property, and in the long run, I usually came out at least even but more often than not I came out ahead, but the good will that came out of the good will jester turned out to be priceless, it usually came back as a reward. Thanks for the tag along video sir.

  • @andrewwhitnet3557
    @andrewwhitnet3557 Год назад +3

    Great job.Drove one of them once it was probably even older with a separate lever for each function.every one seemed to work differently to what you would expect.I had just about got the hang of it when the back end fell off,it was hooked over the back axle and secured with some huge bolts which had come lose,lot of fun getting it back on.A great machine,you could really make a mess with it.

  • @chrishelms1967
    @chrishelms1967 Год назад +2

    Thank God you have that 2nd Responder work schedule, 24 on(get plenty of sleep) 48 off...... (Plenty of time for projects)......and yes I'm jealous😂😂😂

  • @panigalev4369
    @panigalev4369 Год назад +2

    beautiful 👌

  • @motor2of7
    @motor2of7 Год назад

    You’ve got a lot of work into the 555, but I’d say Clint did you right.

  • @brentking-gmailking2570
    @brentking-gmailking2570 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @genesispuredeaf2390
    @genesispuredeaf2390 Год назад +2

    It amazes me how much I love these “discovery” videos where you have to keep your options open until more information gets revealed. I’m excited to learn what phase two is going to be…you can tell us in advance or keep it suspenseful, I’m coming back (and watching) either way.
    You have learned to use those forks to move wood in ways I didn’t know was possible …nicely done

  • @bobbydawson7706
    @bobbydawson7706 Год назад +1

    Good morning Sir

  • @kevinkenyon7045
    @kevinkenyon7045 Год назад +1

    Captain you’re really kicking butt, your equipment is working good and your determination is amazing! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

  • @spencerrobinson2719
    @spencerrobinson2719 Год назад +2

    The river valley and surrounding hills are so similar to the Hudson Valley here in New York.

  • @wink9970
    @wink9970 Год назад +2

    good bolt images

  • @cwbean3087
    @cwbean3087 Год назад +2

    Just think what you could do with a grappler and add a 3rd function valve to the equipment. I'm sure you could make one and if you could put an easy attach and remove thumb for the backhoe. Good job! :)
    AND,.....extended easy on or off 12" extension teeth bar on the backhoe bucket. Lol, just trying to help! Lol.

  • @DanKlein_1
    @DanKlein_1 Год назад +2

    glad you called out the name of the tree of heaven. I have those here in western Pa. but I had forgotten the name of it. every once in a while one will fall over. They get fairly big and provide ALOT of firewood. not great firewood though. for as heavy as they are green, they are deceiving. They dry very light. great to start a fire with but I would feel guilty selling a load of it at the same price I charge for hardwoods.

    • @CaptainKleeman
      @CaptainKleeman  Год назад

      What wood do they burn like the most? I haven't burnt much of it myself

    • @DanKlein_1
      @DanKlein_1 Год назад

      @@CaptainKleeman It is a quicker burn like pine but doesn't pop or crackle or throw sparks like pine does. it is more like a softwood. not heavy after it dries and not a slow burn like a cherry or oak. I will burn it just because it is still heat and I had it available. If I am starting a fire I will pick pieces of it to start my fire because it catches on fire easier... quicker burn.

  • @heatherlane9270
    @heatherlane9270 Год назад +1

    The back hoe and little tractor do a great job - ideal for this one. All this work continues to make a dream come true and enjoying the ride.

  • @kylejones2075
    @kylejones2075 Год назад +1

    Fun fun fun

  • @johnnylindsey5808
    @johnnylindsey5808 Год назад

    Good job captain

  • @popko12345
    @popko12345 Год назад +1

    its working very wel whit the 2 trators

  • @jamesfoulger2098
    @jamesfoulger2098 Год назад +2

    Stockpile the good dirt for @Wild Roots

  • @ianwille5780
    @ianwille5780 Год назад

    Good to see the triple nickel is working well. Not smoking a bunch and pulling her weight. I hope that you have good luck with her and only have some minor breakdowns.

  • @alanbierhoff6831
    @alanbierhoff6831 Год назад +1

    When you were pushing all those trees onto the burn pile with the 555, were you pretending to be Jerry in the 850B? 😆

  • @erikgiggey4783
    @erikgiggey4783 Год назад +6

    that outro, i think letsdig18 is a bad influence on ya

  • @robincochran1304
    @robincochran1304 Год назад +1

    A+ for that Mike lov the chann😢.

  • @dannyhutcheson9932
    @dannyhutcheson9932 Год назад +3

    Hello Mike,
    I know for certain that a man of your caliber and intelligence could build and install an awesome working thumb on "Bones", the question is, will you accept the challenge? Another great video friend.

  • @pinwizz69
    @pinwizz69 Год назад +1

    Well Captain, it looks to me like you're getting reall good working that Ho, tractor and other equipment getting your property and your brother's property in shape.
    Do you intend to build a rental cabin in that spot once it's cleared out or keep the pond private use only.

  • @garysparks2681
    @garysparks2681 Год назад +2

    Thanks for including us in your plans. A lot of the creators do not, and I find myself asking 'how does this fit in the big scheme of things.' 🙄

  • @nathanplatt5517
    @nathanplatt5517 Год назад +1

    Since you don't use the extendahoe part, you should repurpose the hydraulic lines to work a thumb.

  • @AquaPeet
    @AquaPeet Год назад +8

    So that thing is now your try-pod and when you'll get a real tripod, the other becomes your at-least-I-tried-pod.
    Edit: it sounded better in my mind lol