I love the relationship between Heavy D / The sparks boys and you. It’s so natural, genuine and so tight. From the day they first met and introduced you to us all it’s been such a please and fascination following you and seeing your adventures whilst you share you knowledge and work ethic which is just never ending and amazing. It’s also clear to see how much they have benefited from having you in their crew / team. But also how much they have helped you with the mountain fortress, recovery and clean up when you had the fire, with work and projects, use of their equipment, use of their facilities etc. Just brilliant, 👍👏👏👏
One man's trash is another man's treasure. My uncle (RIP) used to buy old equipment and oilfield pump skids for scrap metal. He would take them back to his place and rebuild them, sell them at auction, and make a profit. He was heavy diesel mechanic by trade.
@Mastercreamer well I did give you the poppers and then ran you thru.... remember the video you sure were enjoying yourself with that huge grin ear to ear you had on your face. Hey, what are you doing Friday night? I have a couple of hard hitters who want to meat you.
@@hobens1 i think your wrong and maybe a bit envious , the generosity , kindness and altruism Dave has shown towards Alan and numerous others proves my point and negates yours .
@garryclelland4481 he's a clout chaser and recently made a video promoting a scam I couldn't give a fuck if you can't see through it, your point didn't negate mine one bit.
You say you don't really know what you're going to do with it.....but even here in Indiana i can smell the gears grinding with ideas! It may not be clear thoughts, but there are plenty of them. It is a part of your being. Wizard, indeed!
Hi Alan. If anyone can find a good use for this tractor, it would be you! The tires look decent. Maybe they will fit on one of the forklifts. That loader might be adaptable to another tractor. Lots of possibilites!
Alan is always up for a laugh and getting something for a good price and to see what he comes up with in the future and a nice size for Home base. Cheers Alan and good luck M8
Sure is a lucky thing Dave Sparks flew over top of your compound when he did. It has been a treasure trove for you in equipment. Granted from the looks of the compound you didn’t have an issue gathering your collection but it’s owners are now looking for you to see if you’re interested in it.
Awesome. You should dig into the hillside at the stage-area on lower level, to make yourself a Earth-bunker-garage. So you could take the high project valued machines inside for year-around maintenance. And with better tools, you'll could build a protection-wall (of earth/mud/machine you for sure are going to scrap) against the weather, so you can park the machines. Best of luck! :)
That is the fourth or fifth one of these I've seen... they were a take of Letourneau Letouno-Pull fast tractor. One was set up as a small log skidder with the loader others had loaders on them. But one was just setup as a tractor like the Letouno-Pull. I remember watching one loading trucks in an orchard in Eastern Washington some time ago.
Hi Alan. Im Scott from Canada. Subscribed and liked to help you with the channel. Im glad you met Heavy D and Diesel Dave. Best of luck for the future and I'll be sure to keep updated with you and comment when I can.
If sparks motors ever got es under you can hire Hans as a loader operator. That thing is just the right size for him. Loved the video. Stay warm. It’s in the upper 70’s here in Bradenton FL. Wish y’all were snow birds.
@@charlesjohnsjr.5809 I'm a life-long libertarian. If someone wants to fill their property with every imaginable kind of machine known to man - that's their right to do it. It's only an issue when someone infringes on my ability to do what I want with my property. :)
@@RealRickCox I know it's not much of a concern for you yankees, but where I'm from we take care of the environment so that oil, grime and hydraulic fluids don't end up leaking into the ground. Can't even wash your own car in your driveway, as not to contaminate the groundwater. From that perspective, Alan's collection looks quite like a desaster.
I love your videos. They are natural and fun. You work with a great bunch of guys. Waiting to see what you do with your new toy. God bless and happy New Year. ❤️🙏🙏👍👍🌟🌟❤️
Your the man… wizard and I would so love to learn some stuff from you … keep that head up like you do and before you know it the mountain fortress will be done and you will be living like the wizard you are 😊
Good machine Alan, good for parts if nothing else, get sparky up to have a day fixing that droit, his channel will benefit as well as yours ,come on Dave help a man out,im waiting ????
😅 I take it you had to chip away snow and ice before you could position your tie downs. What a lovely climate you've got there. Cheers and Happy new year from down under. Jim Bell (Australia)
Those are a covterd ford tractor, most likely a 601, or 801, parts are very easy and cheap to come for them. There was one that came with a backhoe. They will not out run a newer skid, but will out dig and push, much more trackson and gear drive.
Another YT’r “ Anchor Brand Ranch” has a 944 traxcavator. Looks about the same vintage. Either you could use parts or he could use some yellow machine experience to get that thing runnin so someone there could push some cow manure out of the yards. Just tryin to pass some Awerness on. Cheers 🎉
Hey, I believe at one time that had a different piece of equipment on the back most likely a backhoe or something that's why it looks kind of awkward what brand engine runs that thing? I see it's an inline six gas but I didn't get a little good enough look to see what brand it was. Doesn't really matter what you got is what you need. A flat six they're good engines or inline Chevy or whatever you have. Thanks for sharing, Bob from Virginia USA
Yes just like we all say I to refurbish it and make a heck of a skid steer for you you probably got a lot of parts laying around there already motors you should have no problem with hydraulics you shouldn't have no problem with but that's what I say I say fix it use it I'm pretty sure Mr Dave sparse will probably help you but like you show keep it up good work love what I'm saying wizard talk at you later by the way I got a hat just like that but mine's blue and I love it
I think thats the same as a Ford D80. You could sure make some awesome cable or chain drive mine cart railway drives with the transmission in that beast. Either looped or funicular style. You know if you still are planning to use something like that at your Mtn Fortresss
Alan, I'm curious... what did you spend more on? The diesel fuel to fill up the tilt-deck tow truck, or that crazy antique skid-steer loader? I suspect the diesel, unfortunately.
Cool find Alan. Will be interesting to see what you do with it. Side note, all you guys who want to leave those digs and nasty comments about Dave, do it on Dave's channel and not here. Alan has nothing to do with whatever business dealings Dave has and doesn't deserve your crap comments on his channel so, leave those idiotic comments off of his channel and grow up.
i am pretty sure the tractor used to make this skid steer is a ford industrial from the early sixties i have seen one like it here in arkansas at a equipment auction it had a backhoe on it also
I love the relationship between Heavy D / The sparks boys and you. It’s so natural, genuine and so tight.
From the day they first met and introduced you to us all it’s been such a please and fascination following you and seeing your adventures whilst you share you knowledge and work ethic which is just never ending and amazing.
It’s also clear to see how much they have benefited from having you in their crew / team. But also how much they have helped you with the mountain fortress, recovery and clean up when you had the fire, with work and projects, use of their equipment, use of their facilities etc.
Just brilliant, 👍👏👏👏
One man's trash is another man's treasure. My uncle (RIP) used to buy old equipment and oilfield pump skids for scrap metal. He would take them back to his place and rebuild them, sell them at auction, and make a profit. He was heavy diesel mechanic by trade.
This is what happens when you huff to many paint fumes
@Mastercreamer you know all about huffing poppers and getting run thru at roadside parks for hours at a time.
@@Bigdaddyslasher oh really? I didn’t know that I knew all about that. Thanks for clearing that up
@Mastercreamer well I did give you the poppers and then ran you thru.... remember the video you sure were enjoying yourself with that huge grin ear to ear you had on your face. Hey, what are you doing Friday night? I have a couple of hard hitters who want to meat you.
@@mastercreamer1398 you totally know all about that.
Hey Allen don't take no crap from kids that know nothing! Your awesome, and many men have never worked as hard in their whole life.
This is one cool guy! I love his willingness to save these cool old machines!
And the Alan wizard has what it takes to make them run again & he will use the shit out of them !
I hope sparks understands the wisdom of folks like you
Only thing Sparks understands is his ego.
@@hobens1 i think your wrong and maybe a bit envious , the generosity , kindness and altruism Dave has shown towards Alan and numerous others proves my point and negates yours .
@garryclelland4481 he's a clout chaser and recently made a video promoting a scam I couldn't give a fuck if you can't see through it, your point didn't negate mine one bit.
@@hobens1 I reckon your the only one stoking an ego.😉😜
@@hobens1 Sounds like someone is Jelly 🤣
You say you don't really know what you're going to do with it.....but even here in Indiana i can smell the gears grinding with ideas! It may not be clear thoughts, but there are plenty of them. It is a part of your being. Wizard, indeed!
Cool tractor and rollback. Sounds like the truck needs a governor.
That is one strange looking machine. Great single handed recovery! Keep safe & warm!
Hi Alan. If anyone can find a good use for this tractor, it would be you! The tires look decent. Maybe they will fit on one of the forklifts. That loader might be adaptable to another tractor. Lots of possibilites!
Alan is always up for a laugh and getting something for a good price and to see what he comes up with in the future and a nice size for Home base. Cheers Alan and good luck M8
Sure is a lucky thing Dave Sparks flew over top of your compound when he did. It has been a treasure trove for you in equipment. Granted from the looks of the compound you didn’t have an issue gathering your collection but it’s owners are now looking for you to see if you’re interested in it.
Love that old extended cab dodge pickup🙂
Awesome. You should dig into the hillside at the stage-area on lower level, to make yourself a Earth-bunker-garage.
So you could take the high project valued machines inside for year-around maintenance. And with better tools, you'll could build a protection-wall (of earth/mud/machine you for sure are going to scrap) against the weather, so you can park the machines.
Best of luck! :)
Alan, you are wise beyond your years
I see Alan either rebuilding this into a mtnfortress bobcat or at the very least a lot of great parts for his 4x4 forklift.
Nice video buddy more work, know you will save it! Your friend from Tennessee 🦌👍
That is the fourth or fifth one of these I've seen... they were a take of Letourneau Letouno-Pull fast tractor.
One was set up as a small log skidder with the loader others had loaders on them. But one was just setup as a tractor like the Letouno-Pull.
I remember watching one loading trucks in an orchard in Eastern Washington some time ago.
If anyone can save this thing and bring it back to life, is you!
Hi Alan. Im Scott from Canada. Subscribed and liked to help you with the channel. Im glad you met Heavy D and Diesel Dave. Best of luck for the future and I'll be sure to keep updated with you and comment when I can.
It looks pretty fresh ! I hope you'll can give it a 2nd life !
Ford Balmars are cool my neighbor has one ive run it a time or two .
Right on Ellen you keep on keeping on buddy
If sparks motors ever got es under you can hire Hans as a loader operator. That thing is just the right size for him. Loved the video. Stay warm. It’s in the upper 70’s here in Bradenton FL. Wish y’all were snow birds.
1:53 I’m really glad to see HeavyD kept that flatbed.
You an Matt from" diesel creek "in my neck of the woods I just your brother from another mother. Happy holiday's and God bless.
Allen pretty cool old machine cool video thanks
Thanks Wizard :) .. I admit, there's so much to do, I'd probably be worn out, Kudos dude.
I flew over your place a few weeks ago… I think you might have one of the largest unregistered scrap yards in the state!! 😂
It’s sad that they let him get away with it. Seems like Utah is assbackwards in some regards.
@@unclebuck5051it’s called freedom and property rights
@@charlesjohnsjr.5809 The Land of The Free and Home of The Brave.
@@charlesjohnsjr.5809 I'm a life-long libertarian. If someone wants to fill their property with every imaginable kind of machine known to man - that's their right to do it. It's only an issue when someone infringes on my ability to do what I want with my property. :)
@@RealRickCox
I know it's not much of a concern for you yankees, but where I'm from we take care of the environment so that oil, grime and hydraulic fluids don't end up leaking into the ground. Can't even wash your own car in your driveway, as not to contaminate the groundwater. From that perspective, Alan's collection looks quite like a desaster.
Looks like a well built home made, or custom one of machine.
Nice 👍😁
that a unique front end loader.... many possibilities, just time and money will be the biggest obstacle...
I love your videos. They are natural and fun. You work with a great bunch of guys. Waiting to see what you do with your new toy.
God bless and happy New Year. ❤️🙏🙏👍👍🌟🌟❤️
i hope you get that little red dozer running make it be a happy camper alan. be so cool...
All the very best for the new year
Your the man… wizard and I would so love to learn some stuff from you … keep that head up like you do and before you know it the mountain fortress will be done and you will be living like the wizard you are 😊
How cool is that lil machine!! Nice addition @Alan !! How many acres is your property? That place absolutely rocks!! Stay blessed wizard!!
Now this thing is Wizard, you need to rebuild this my dear. It won’t be cheap but will make an awesome video 😀👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 12:48
Great Video. Stay Safe. God Bless You! ❤🙏
That's a cool piece of iron you saved from the kettle.
Hoping for you to have a great 2023 and more years to come!!! Happy New Year
Good machine Alan, good for parts if nothing else, get sparky up to have a day fixing that droit, his channel will benefit as well as yours ,come on Dave help a man out,im waiting ????
😅 I take it you had to chip away snow and ice before you could position your tie downs. What a lovely climate you've got there. Cheers and Happy new year from down under. Jim Bell (Australia)
I saw one of these on another TH-cam channel recently. Pretty neat machine.
Hi Allan, I'm happy to subscribe to your channel, I've come over from heavy Ds channel, cheers Tracey from Australia xo
Happy New Year Allen and family
Gotta love Sparks motors
Happy new year from Australia mate. Cool machine.
Love it. Looks to have two newer tires.
92k subs.. 100k soon. thx for the videos. Super cool Dave let's you use the equipment.
Interesting piece of equipment. If nothing else the hydraulics look good!
Those are a covterd ford tractor, most likely a 601, or 801, parts are very easy and cheap to come for them.
There was one that came with a backhoe.
They will not out run a newer skid, but will out dig and push, much more trackson and gear drive.
Probably a 800 series ford looking at it
merry christmas & Happy new year!
Nice find. I haven't seen one in a couple of decades.
Another YT’r “ Anchor Brand Ranch” has a 944 traxcavator. Looks about the same vintage. Either you could use parts or he could use some yellow machine experience to get that thing runnin so someone there could push some cow manure out of the yards. Just tryin to pass some Awerness on. Cheers 🎉
I never thought I'd see another
We have one just like that one but ours was in a fire and we took loader off to use on another tractor.
Cool unit 🤟🏼
Cool stuff - Happy New Year from New Zealand
Nice Rig! Sounds Tight!
That's a cool piece of equipment. you could maybe find a good used motor? That thing is badass.
Happy New Year.
Happy New Year Alan, looking forward to seeing what you get done in 2023. Really enjoying the video's man.
When the aliens ask me who the most awesome wizard on earth is, I'm ratting you out man. Lol!
Keep up the collection.
Happy New Year's Mr Wizard
Thanks Wizard👍👍👍
Hey, I believe at one time that had a different piece of equipment on the back most likely a backhoe or something that's why it looks kind of awkward what brand engine runs that thing? I see it's an inline six gas but I didn't get a little good enough look to see what brand it was. Doesn't really matter what you got is what you need. A flat six they're good engines or inline Chevy or whatever you have. Thanks for sharing, Bob from Virginia USA
Interesting old machine. Videos to follow on reconditioning?? Happy new years Alan!!
All the best for the New Year ! may progress and peace be with you !
Happy New Year and great fortunes to you
Very KOOL Save Alan Happy New Year
Al's oddities.
Happy New Year Alan 🎉
Much love from Australia 🦘
You should have swept the ice and snow off the bed of the lorry. To much risk of uncontrolled sliding off the side. Love the videos, great work ethic.
well alan just knows how to do everything, lol
Happy new year Alan hope you have a good one
Yes just like we all say I to refurbish it and make a heck of a skid steer for you you probably got a lot of parts laying around there already motors you should have no problem with hydraulics you shouldn't have no problem with but that's what I say I say fix it use it I'm pretty sure Mr Dave sparse will probably help you but like you show keep it up good work love what I'm saying wizard talk at you later by the way I got a hat just like that but mine's blue and I love it
Mr. Wizard you got a video out good for you and Happy New Year !!!; )
Happy New Year Alan
That would be an interesting opportunity to use some of the parts to make something different!!
I think thats the same as a Ford D80. You could sure make some awesome cable or chain drive mine cart railway drives with the transmission in that beast. Either looped or funicular style. You know if you still are planning to use something like that at your Mtn Fortresss
Congratulations on 92k subscribers
Alan, I'm curious... what did you spend more on? The diesel fuel to fill up the tilt-deck tow truck, or that crazy antique skid-steer loader? I suspect the diesel, unfortunately.
If the tank was full, zero. Dave is a nice guy.
@@BarkyWalrus did you not watch the whole video ? He filled it up..
@@toxicbandit No. Did you read the word "if"? Fast forward is one of the best features of youtube but sometimes you miss stuff. I am so sorry.
I suspect you are a young buck who spends his days playing video games and skating through life!
Happy New Year Alan!
That would be a cool machine fixed up
Happy New Year! 🎆
Have a Safe New Year
That tow truck have a 60 series Detroit? Sounds like it in the video.
Alan you are awesome man! I want your hat!!! Please let me be the one lol
It's in good hands 🙌
Wonder if it would make a drop deck of road recovery trailer dolly front or rear depending on what you tow it with ? Might be more a d sparks thing ?
Great to see you save this nice old machine from the Bone Yard!!!🙏🏻👍
It's just being moved to another boneyard.
Keep up the great work. Okay.
Cool find Alan. Will be interesting to see what you do with it. Side note, all you guys who want to leave those digs and nasty comments about Dave, do it on Dave's channel and not here. Alan has nothing to do with whatever business dealings Dave has and doesn't deserve your crap comments on his channel so, leave those idiotic comments off of his channel and grow up.
Rare machine. I own a broyhill load n pak.
How many acres does the mountain fortress encompass ???
Happy New Year
i am pretty sure the tractor used to make this skid steer is a ford industrial from the early sixties i have seen one like it here in arkansas at a equipment auction it had a backhoe on it also
At least you can use the front end loader to mount on a second project..
Lots of potenial for other projects.
Merry Christmas and Happy New year 🥳🎉. Hey what you going to do with yellow utility truck? It run or anything wrong with it ?
Fun find!
Ford balmar d60? Definitely Cool