I personally would rather have a 2-hour video, every 2-weeks, than have short videos more often! Thanks for the fantastic detail too!

Your apprentice is showing great promise, anyone happy enough too get his hands full of dirty grease is a winner! Great excavator operator too!!

I really miss those times when my boys were that age. Time passes so quickly, cherish the moments you have with them. On the upside, my kids now have kids so I get to re-live the past except when they misbehave, I can hand them back to their parents :).

Jesse you're legit the best youtube channel around, hope you know that. Perfect mixture of repairs, actions, drone, music, knowledge, ambition, its a great thing.

I smile every time I hear the young man yell “Good!” just like his dad and grandfather!

I’m so proud of your son. You are doing a great job raising children who are going to grow up to be capable adults. I’ve been in residential construction almost 40 years and I wish I saw more of this!

That’s one kid who’s going to grow up with common sense and have the get it done attitude! I grew up around heavy equipment, he will remember these types of moments for the rest of his life! God bless!

It's great to see that son helping Dad, while learning analytical and mechanical skills. We need more young men that have actual skills to keep our great country working.

Make sure you put a fire extinguisher inside the cab

I enjoyed watching your son help and operate the equipment. He wants to be just like his dad!

Good job Jesse - If I were a contractor looking for excavator operator, your son looks like a promising candidate - Nice to see a dad and son sharing common interests and "working" together.

C&C Equipment in Nashville Indiana is your go to source for all things John Deere--Top notch guys !!

Jesse, you got yourself a great helper there. I hope to see you guys working together in more videos.

20:37 The wife and I raised 4 boys. I was rased the same way as you are raising your boys, in so far as helping and learning, hands on. I remember and am pretty good with fixing stuff. Kudos to you and your wife. I think you are a great example of what a dad should be. And thanx for the share, good stuff!

You son is an AWESOME HELPER! One day he’ll be running ALL the equipment, I’m quite sure!

working a/c in summer is a definite must

Been watching along time and that boy is a natural.Learned a lot watching your shows Just a old heavy hauler retired. Keep up the great shows.

That’s awesome that you are letting your kids get involved with every facet of your life and work skills. Outstanding work. Good job by that young man using the excavator

Jesse, I really enjoy your videos and the content you put in them. You mix work and family together and the skill, knowledge, and commitment to both family and equipment shows. Keep up the good work and may God continue to bless you all in all your endeavors. Still looking forward to the final video on your dream truck. To be able to take the whole family in a nice comfortable ride and still have all the tools and equipment you need when you arrive {and being miles from home and the shop}. Can't wait to see those videos. Most of my family vacations growing up were working vacations, but dad still found time to mix both work and family fun time together.

Thanks Jesse for taking us along with you on another adventure.

I'm only 30 minutes in but watching your boy not only trying so hard but being a natural like you Jessie has got a lump in my throat. Good onya little man , keep it up , im sure dads well proud , 👏 from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺.

I can't believe how expensive things are in NY compared to where I am in FL, but you have a nice machine. Love the longer video much better than television.

Great job having your son work with you and giving him the on the job training. Don't forget to teach him the value of his work and how to get an appropriate wage. If you don't he could easily end up as a physically broken and financially broke workaholic like me. Love your videos and the Faith in your family.

That was a nice buying I can not agree more is your best excavator by far. Doses knoks is a mistory how bad they were an excavator like that so clean and everything running in very good order. I operated quite a few excavators but your son operated bigger than all of them I am very proud father and son getting your hands dirty that is very special for you Jesse 👏 👏 👍 👍 👌

It must be so nice to have a shop to work inside of.

When I saw you using that big pipe wrench to remove the cover for the hydraulic ram, I knew it wasn’t gonna work. I think you had the same thought at the same time that I did watching you on the video and then next thing you know you’re drawing out a special wrench aka Spanner! on 1/2” Steel sheet and cutting it out plasma cutter! That was absolutely brilliant Jesse great job.!

Jesse I love the way u interact with your boys that little one is a spitfire

Nice pickup. That size machine with a 36” bucket is going to be real nice

That was fascinating. I know nothing about equipment but enjoyed watching it get repaired. ❤❤❤❤

Wow, your son will be a lot on help not too soon. Great to have him learn to operate the machines. I got my pilot's license (student) at 16 years old. He could be ready in a couple if not for the regulations. Keep up the great work. Thanks

Your ability to fix anything… second to none!

I taught My kids the same stuff but they didn’t come near my machines without some safety gear on. Hard hat (cap style), safety shoes and gloves. If you don’t teach them young, they will become experienced but overconfident leading to accidents. Glad you pointed out the seatbelt tho! Greetings from a Heavy Machinery Instructor.

I like the fact that your oldest son is hanging with you man I figure it's time he start learning your skills and even operating the smaller machines under your supervision of course

Well it’s def a whole lot nicer than the excavator I’m working on and mine only has 3500 hrs lol, it really goes to show how important proper maintainence is! Btw Jesse it is so nice and wholesome to see you teaching your son how to fix and work on stuff and it seems like he really has a interest in it, you are so blessed to have such good kids and they are so blessed to have such a great dad like you!!

stick weld with 6013 3/32" It's what we used to use for sheet metal before MIG, That is MIG in the short ark mode, ( below 21 volts).

Those outer seals contain glass in them. When they stretch to go on they immediately stay that shape and size. The only way to get them back to the correct size is to compress them with a hose clamp. It’s pretty much an instant fix. Good luck and thanks for the great videos.

Hopefully you can just put some used oil on those tracks and just use it like you say and they'll hopefully break three!! You've got a real good mechanical attributed and improvising mind!! What a Blessing for family who you include with your Work!! All the best from Surrey BC Canada

Splendid tool-making, JM. Nice repair and body work...

I saw it coming when your son dropped the pin. He'll never forget dropping it and wiping it off!! He's eager to learn! He'll never be without work!

Jesse once again thank you for the lessons,,,the heads up about the seal tool and it was a great video…I only have one concern right at the beginning of the video when you were moving the boom and your son had his hands in a spot to line the pens…..tell him to be careful sticking your hands where they don’t belong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!iI worked in a very dangerous injury industry all my life I worked on the railroad as a freight conductor and also passenger conductor for 32 years had eight near misses to go home in a bag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!cats only got nine lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and the ninth one got me,,,had to leave there early with a busted up wing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I always thought I was on my game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!both your sons have a long ways to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!make sure they make it to my age,,,,,,with their fingers and there toes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and be able to walk down the street I’ll be 69 in the fall I’m all about safety Samuel bacon

Remember Jesse? All that matters is what you Thank. doesn't matter what other people think or how other people do things it only matters how you do it and get the job done. That's why I love your channel so much. Keep up the hard work. Always look for to every single video. Thank you.

My favorite part of this video so far is you having your son clean up the pin that he dropped and when you say “I have to punish you somehow“ he says “well, yeah” he’s a good kid and gonna be a great man. Also, Hitachi had made all John Deere excavators since they made their partnership. They only just recently stopped I believe.

I had to take a break from this video. Home comes first. Really enjoyed seeing your eldest son taking a big interest in what you do, and he helped. I'm quite impressed with him. Thank you for sharing 👌 😊

Hello Jesse. I've watched you build and repair several things. How you organize the tools you use really should not bother folks. Some folks live and look to complain about something. Many times, things they cannot do. I was happy to see you stick it out with the blower motor. The repair looks great. Have good days!

Your son is going places. Any crew would be happy to have him - even at this early stage of his career.

I swear a kid laughing is got to be one of the best sounds in the world I wish mine was that age again enjoy them they grow fast!

First of all, I am truly impressed with your work ethics, especially in teaching your sons to be a part of the projects! He is a real chip off the old block. The excavator has become a solid machine under you hands. As to the instrument panels scratched up screen, if it is plastic, you can use a plastics restorer to buff it back to nearly a new screen Great Channel to follow!

Try a large (12”) Crescent wrench, instead of the shorter Vise Grip, to bend/straighten loose sheet metal. Bigger, more leverage. I love this channel!

Yeah that Deere is not a bad find for the price. Should serve you well. I always think a smaller one like that is useful while not being a mini. ❤

Cherish those moments of your kids at that age, and make as much time as you possibly can with them. Years pass quickly and before long you aren't the most important thing in their life, their friends and social media is. I wish i could turn back time and make more time with mine. Its good to see them helping you, they will always remember that!

Watched to the end. Enjoyed the video. It makes me happy when good people succeed. In your work, stay safe, healthy, discerning and successful. Don't lose any fingers. Also, it was enjoyable to see your son operating the new machine. Praying for you, your wife, family and crew in His Holy Name. ☝🙏🙌💪👍

Your son is awesome because he has an awesome dad. The Deere was a great buy and your work only increased it's value Love your long videos. God bless. ❤❤❤❤

Hey Jesse, I am the kind of guy that cleans as I go, but the way you do things are fine. The end result is you get the job done. I really enjoy your videos and I have learnt a great deal from you. Keep them coming. Kindest Regards JC

I remember the time I took my nephew to the beach and he had a ball checking out all the fantastic "new" treasures to be found on the shoreline. A few days later in 35C plus temperatures I found the treasures he left under the seat. It took quite some time with the carpet cleaner pressure washer and a heap of deodorizer to make the car habitable again. Cheers Eric

Really like how you get your boys involved with the hands on part of your life. They will be very capable in life with the skills you are training them in.

For as young your son is he's really good on that equipment. Great work young man.

Jesse, I was struggling right with you getting the A/C motor exchanged. I grunted just like you. That was a heck of an undertaking. Also, I agree with you "A body man you're not." But you did a good job on the sheet metal. Over all - Great Job! Hope you get many hours of work out of that machine.

And I am impressed by your expertise in buying and fixing a mid-sized excavator like the Deere 80C. Your dedication to mastering equipment and tackling repairs showcases your skill and determination. Your ability to handle such projects with precision and passion is truly commendable. And I am Floating Village Life

I was over the moon when I got my TONKA toy equipment when I was 10 (60+ years ago) but I bet the lad is REALLY happy playing with his dad and his toys lol

I think you found a great deal. For the money It could pay for itself in one or maybe a few jobs! If the machine was used on a golf course that could explain the hours, it may have sat with a guy just sitting in it idling a lot like a guy working for the city! 😂

You raising your kids up right willing to help an not scared to get dirty. Awesome trackhoe you got there.😊

I really like the way you work. Thinking outside the box, if it works then it works.

Sure makes a mighty difference when you have a big shop to work in 😉

Whatever smashed in the side and tweaked all the frame components took out your blower motor too. Impressive repairs!

i love the safety crocs the little lad is wearing while handling those heavy pins

I see dad’s helper is there to help out dad, it’s good how he takes interest in whatever you’re working on my friend! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻 He’s really intelligent too! He even operates the excavator to and pretty well at that dad, he’s doing an amazing job! Another chip off the ole block, well done little man! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Nice excavator. Good price and great work getting it fixed up 👍👍 Looking forward to your next project. Thanks!

Hey Jesse - enjoyed talking to you a few weeks ago through FB chat, brother. And I love how your kids are around for lots of this stuff - they will look back fondly on these days. All the best from Wes in Pittsburgh.

Making the wrench was next level and good to see your son take interest in what you are doing. Always great videos from you and the guys. All the best to you and your family.👍

That thumb is wicked fast..haven't seen one move that quick before..really like the channel

Climbing on the boom holding a hatchet while Noah is in the cab studying the ignition switch! These boys will be driving when their 12 and working on the crew after school. Congrats.

Alright!!Let's' hang out with Jesse ,this Saturday afternoon! Here we go! Cheers! ;-)!!!

A lot of people say "its only an excavator, so that is near enough" I repaired my cab to car body standard and it looked new when done.

You're son is getting pretty good at running an Excavator.

Good job on all of it, Jesse. I would have run out of patience on that blower. Thanks for the video.

Looks like it's not the first time your son is operating such a machine. Cool stuff ❤

I love the part where your kids saying it's like brand new with the giant dent in frame, great video man.

You gave that a real Earl Scheib paint job there. No ups nad no extras!

Jesse you are amazing. You never give up and will not let anything stand in your way.

Another productive day in the workshop Jesse, well done and thanks to your wee man, going to be a chip off the old block

Jesse, those seals should shrink back down. It’s just because you hated them up. Ps great watching you fixing it & your son looks like he is following in your footsteps in fixing things too

Awesome to see your young family operating machines!...GOOD JOB!

I would mount that thumb 2" spaced out from the boom, and 4" lower, so you can close the grip when the bucket is extended.

It's obvious the young man has dirt and grease in his veins. Good man! Your family company will go places in a big way. I am a fan.

I like how you repurposed that Pickle Fork! , it is good to have another use for a seldom used tool! GUD!!

Wonderful seeing you getting your son involved. You are building a good business and he looks to like the machines. Hopefully at some point in the future your other kids can help as well. A family run business is special, because the family will follow the way the father wants things done. So far all that you have shown is there is only one way to do a job, the right way. That example will do your kids well in life, no matter what they end up doing as they get older.

Great video Jesse and Glad you getting your sons involved teaching them the right way Nice machine

Nice clean addition to the growing fleet. That fan motor was a nightmare to change, but I guess they got to pack a lot in a small cab for a mid sized machine :)

Your boy knows more then most men in there mid 20s these days. Well done dad!

Nice work on your repairs Jesse, if I may say, I was screaming cut out the bent metal as soon as I saw it, you need to buy some sheet metal vice grips for cosmetic repairs. The back up rings don't wear out so just change the actual seals, put the seal puck in the freezer before you put the wear ring over the "o"ring then heat the seal ring in hot water to avoid stretching too far. Enjoyable video, thanks.

need to get cha a little fork lift if you dont already have one ... comes in real handy for all that heavy stuff.... matt from diesel creek was sellin a bunch of them a while back ... might be worth a call ... awesome job !!!!

I really thought I knew how to repair a lot of different things. I can tell you now, I don’t hold a candle to Jesse Muller. This guy gets it done! BTW, I’m the same way with my tools when I start fixing something. I’m blowing and going, but I do clean up my mess!

Great father and son time working hard together.

Hi Jesse! Kaiden is turning into a great little helper for you! I was so pleasantly surprised to see him operate the skidsteer and the excavator. Wow...he's growing fast. It always amazes me to see how many parts are needed when repairing machines. I think you're right about Deere wanting people to bring their machines into the dealers for repairs. They make more money that way. It's awesome that you can fix everything like you do. I think this will be a great new addition to your fleet, and I hope to see it in action. I'm normally not a fan of long videos, but no matter how long yours are, I watch the whole thing at one sitting. The time flies by. So entertaining, and at the young age of 72, I'm learning things that I really didn't need to know. But, you never know when it might come in handy. Take care!

Hellova deal. I'd have to pay that to get a mini. Great seeing the little guy running the machine, be no shortage of work for him in the future.

Great job your a good dad , build one of “ those” tools for the seals or buy one they are relatively cheap in the grand scheme of things

Jessie Love your video, and I just sit back and relax at night watching them, I so appreicate all the work in shooting along with all the time editing to share all this with all of us here. Very Much appreicated.

I too believe that you can never have too many excavators. You can use them as a defacto crane, dig, grade, pull a motor out of a truck, fell a tree (and roots), pull out, install utilities and unstick virtually every other piece of equipment from mud.

good god .. that heater motor , what a nite mare ... great job !!!

that machine deserves a new paint job like your dozers. Greetings from France. great video as always Jesse