Could this Turbo MOON BUGGY be the MEANEST Farm Recovery Truck on the PLANET?

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Күн бұрын

In this video, I give this rare and unique tracked dump truck a once over before I see how will it start and how it drives on wet slippery ground, in anticipation of it being put back to work. This machine is fitted with a powerful Mitsubishi Turbo Diesel Truck engine and is operated via a fully hydraulic transmission and drive system, with massive 900mm tracks. It has very low ground pressure, possibly making it the ultimate recovery truck on tracks. Thanks for watching.

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@fzr400rr100 Ай бұрын

Bit of a spruce up (or Bruce up) and that old girl could still earn anyone a living today, absolutely fantastic. Well done.

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Yes a few commenters have mentioned they know of these still reliably working

@Golden-dog88 Ай бұрын

just a coat of paint once sir Bruce is done n she’ll b right

@kymmarshall1116 Ай бұрын

Bruce I noticed that you are very thorough when you’re working and especially with battery terminals. That’s a good lesson to be learned.

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Thanks Kym

@Watchyn_Yarwood Ай бұрын

And I thought I was fanatical about battery terminals! Bruce is the master.

@vaitonl314 Ай бұрын

Almost daily uploads of Bruce? Finally some quality content to look forward to nowadays. Great work fellas.

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

thanks very much for that

@nhraandnascarfanatic5907 Ай бұрын

What I like and appreciate is your attention to detail and going that extra step, little things like battery terminals, a simple fluid check, fuel treatment etc goes a long way… guys like you really open peoples eyes as to just how much of a giant waste land this world is, leaving these handy timeless classics left to rot all because of simple problems. Good on you Bruce!

@aorchotika Ай бұрын

That thing is cool!! Bruce you're a legend

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

thank you for the kind words

@Rocco10104 Ай бұрын

A vehicle recovery mission from the Moon Buggy would be an epic video!

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Thanks for that see how I go

@TerryLawrence001 Ай бұрын

That machine with a boom for lifting and towing would be the ultimate rescue rig!

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

I agree Terry, thanks for the feedback

@boostbogan Ай бұрын

The M113 ARVL (Armoured Recovery Vehicle Light) is exactly what you're talking about

@johnnyonnotice Ай бұрын

Hi Bruce yes a rescue is just about what aught to be next I’d say. Great work keep it up. Love the explanations about tools and mechanical methods you’ve used throughout your career. The young people who watch will definitely learn a lot from you. Even l who once had my own diesel repair business learn or relearn things you show. Thanks.

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

thanks for your kind words

@benwaycool7625 Ай бұрын

Hi Bruce, big thanks for all your time and videos. Nice to see some machines and references to shops from where I’m from. Not often I hear anyone talking about Bundy and Hervey Bay manufacturers haha. Also I used your grease on a screwdriver trick to pick dirt from a mud wasp nest out of a transfer case the other day - lifesaver.

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Thanks very much Ben, there are some really skilled people in wide bay

@trevorzealley729 Ай бұрын

I did have a Morooka MST 600 I used for dam clean outs . It was awesome . Also a handy easy addition was that I welded a box receiver hitch on the rear . Then you could tow , scull drag stuff from difficult to get at places or precision placement of water pumps etc . Also good for placing topsoil on steep banks to protect from erosion . It handled both steep and boggy ground . I reckoned if I could work the bottom of an old dam than I could work pretty much anywhere. Love your videos . they bring back so many good memories .

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing that Trevor, lots of others are sharing some interesting facts and stories about them aswell

@CampbellSimpson Ай бұрын

Rubber tracks! And a diesel that started on the first compression... What a rare treat 😂

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Thanks Campbell

@Watchyn_Yarwood Ай бұрын

That had to be the fastest first start of an old machine I've seen on YT!

@user-xl5np5dp8n Ай бұрын

Now you gone and done it, Bruce. You set the barre high with this one! A very unique farm implement, indeed....

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Thanks very much

@laurencehastings7473 Ай бұрын

Let the rain come. You've got your buggy, you've got your wellies. Ready to go.

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

I’m set you recon, lol

@laurencehastings7473 Ай бұрын

@@bruceinaus Love to oblige mate but I'm in Berlin Germany. By the time I get there the rain will have stopped and if it hasn't you'll be needing waders not wellies.😂

@alans.7733 Ай бұрын

Bruce I havent heard you speak of having any kids or grandkids (maybe I missed it) but I hope for their sake that you do. I surely do miss following my grandad around on the farm and watching his every move. You have a lot to offer and a great countenance about you.

@zonie70 Ай бұрын

No drama getting that one to start Bruce , the old Mitsy was ready to go. Your granddad would be amazed for sure to see that machine doing the work he used to do. Cheers , Scott 🌵

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Thanks very much Scott, appreciate your ongoing support, Bruce

@SilverJ56 Ай бұрын

You NEED that machine, Bruce!!!! It's you!!

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

lol thanks

@LoganJohnson-lm2bh Ай бұрын

Fun as always sir .I hope your surgery went well and your recovery will be swift .In the mean time thank you for these videos .and looking forward to more from you as you are able .

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

hi Logan, not just yet, couple more videos to go before hand

@LoganJohnson-lm2bh Ай бұрын

@@bruceinaus Hello sir I guess i got ahead of myself there .I do like your videos though .I'm a retired long haul trucker here in the U.S.A. i did oversize and heavy haul loads for 45 years .and in my younger days i spent time every summer working on my uncles Dairy farm and Since i live in Washington state in the U.S.A. I live close to the ocean so lots of boats so Lot's of different types of engines and equipment And yep i did subscribe after the fist video .Have a good day sir and thank you for your reply .

@matrix54190 Ай бұрын

Cool,the down under harvest tank😁. Thanks for the video👍👍 👋🥖🇫🇷

@lionelfelix6631 Ай бұрын

Another rusty beast brought back from the dead. amazing. love the work.

@chaswalker2038 10 күн бұрын

Love to see these old machines given a bit of TLC and got back to doing useful work again.

@Hjerte_Verke Ай бұрын

Definitely put the old machine to work rescuing or recovering, or whatever you want to do Bruce. This was a delightful episode. 💯

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

thanks so much for that feedback, greatly appreciated

@spburzum 5 күн бұрын

With the overall high technical level given, it was interesting to see such a vintage element as a knife switch. And turning on the starter is just lovely

@christopherhampson265 Ай бұрын

Nice one Cheers Bruce . Anything you get to tinker with is good fun to watch 👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Thank you Christopher

@MrTrundleon Ай бұрын

Greetings from Oregon! I've been enjoying your methodical rescues for a few months now, keep 'em coming. I see many KZfaqrs make that same sequential-mistake with battery terminals, I've learnt the hard way myself.

@roberthevern6169 Ай бұрын

Back in the 60s, my step-dad had a pair of battery terminal 'spreaders'! They worked like snap ring pliers,so if before his arrival, someone had overtightened the battery terminal, this handy pair of pliers could open the terminal back up! Cool rubber tracked 'moon buggy'!

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Thanks Robert, i think i have seen a set of them but it was a really like time ago, thanks for sharing that

@Watchyn_Yarwood Ай бұрын

That brought back some memories. I was a teenaged wanna be mechanic in the 60s and I had a pair of them. No idea what happened to them. Dad bought me a set of socket wrenches and a set of combination wrenches for my 14th birthday. I am 79 and still have some of them, but not my battery cable terminal spreaders!

@daddybob6096 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed this video Bruce, you have a very simple way of explaining to us novices what you are doing. I was surprised how well the Mitsi fired up and ran so sweet, and you were too, LoL. Bob (Across the ditch.)

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

thanks very much bob, im still a bit surprised sitting here at my computer out of the wind and rain!

@ajaks7636 10 күн бұрын

Another Great Revival and Video! What a Fantastic piece of equipment. Thank You.

@harls9287 28 күн бұрын

Onya Bruce, as always appreciate the time and explanations always a learning in your vids. Thanks

@lordieshepherd 23 күн бұрын

Great work again Bruce and video man. Love your uploads and what you do.

@SuperLaplander Ай бұрын

Lovely vehicle and a very nice video, thank you Bruce&crew!

@keithgarland3404 Ай бұрын

Always enjoy these, getting machinery up and running. I admire the effort you put in, to try to do the job properly.

@deeferdownunder Ай бұрын

Excellent work Bruce. Keep it up.

@Tuilaione Ай бұрын

Man, your Amazing Bruce... Love your Engine Big Rig Knowledge...

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

thank you

@JP5isalive 29 күн бұрын

Another brilliant video Bruce. Well done sir 😊

@alexbilzerian5682 Ай бұрын

Always enjoy your videos Bruce. You are such a wealth of knowledge. Thank you and keep the videos coming!

@user-gs6rx8pm6b Ай бұрын

Wow amazing how it started Bruce 👍👍

@matthewsquires423 Ай бұрын

Another amazing vid bruce. Loved the walkthrough on how to clean and tidy the battery terminals.

@scroungasworkshop4663 11 күн бұрын

Hey Bruce, I’ve been with you for quite a while now and look at you go, +50k subscribers and you’re so much more relaxed in front of the camera. Way to go mate, Cheers, Stuart. Canberra.

@dangdang3970 Ай бұрын

Thats a awsomr bit of machinary, well done bruce

@pouwakaruwhiu8349 14 күн бұрын

A Job well done Bruce 👍

@reuben9213 Ай бұрын

That Moon Buggy is something else Bruce . Really cool watching your video's. Learning something all the time . Thanks

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Very welcome

@NapierNimbus Ай бұрын

Wow way engine sprung into life. Great video.

@criswagemansbophadoung8081 Ай бұрын

Great video... good to see the moon buggy working again.

@RustyShackleford9000 Ай бұрын

So sick!! This is my favorite vehicle you’ve worked on, hope to see it more!!

@vidstjepanvlahovic856 29 күн бұрын

so glad i found your channel

@josephprettyman2178 Ай бұрын

That is the coolest machine yet.carry on

@runsolo7418 27 күн бұрын

What a sweet machine!

@donaldhalls2189 Ай бұрын

I recon it would be great to see one doing a rescue, excellent rig,thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

@Lex-Hawthorn Ай бұрын

Brilliant work Bruce, fast start too. I want one.. LOL what a little ripper.

@jameslovering9158 Ай бұрын

Looks a fun vehicle to drive !

@mejselq Ай бұрын

Amazing machine! I think I need one!

@billblock8090 Ай бұрын

Hello from West Texas. I very much enjoy your videos. I look forward to your " storytime" as it is not only entertaining but informative. I hope you keep providing us with great downloads. Good day mate.

@54mgtf22 Ай бұрын

Always interesting. Thanks Bruce 👍

@jayjones6904 26 күн бұрын

Love rescuing ole equipment retired operator and new subscriber Bruce ty

@paulw3182 Ай бұрын

Another Great Video!!! Its great they are keeping the old tractor working - Yet, the Moon Buggy is an excellent platform for a custom build. Good point on the stainless steel strainers - especially on the hydraulic tank. A good invention for someone to create and add to existing equipment.

@Brad_The_Truckie Ай бұрын

Great video Bruce, and what a weapon

@ericvonwiegen5672 Ай бұрын

Awesome ride 👍👍

@ozybikesanbits4574 Ай бұрын

Love ya brucey Your content is gold

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Thanks very much

@boatingboy5337 Ай бұрын

Very interesting video. What a great cold start. Thanks for sharing Bruce appreciate it. John

@roryheggie7633 Ай бұрын

Love to see that machine again bruce good video cheers

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

thanks i will see what i can put it to use

@DomingoDeSantaClara Ай бұрын

If it's just going to be used for recovering other vehicles, might i suggest calling it the "cane towed"😅

@user-mb9tz1om1s Ай бұрын

liked how you did the battery terminals well done.

@chrisbailey459 Ай бұрын

Seeing a recovery would be good Bruce. Regards Chris

@a-jey5406 Ай бұрын

I love all bruce videos!

@user-fn7or8fw7s Ай бұрын

I’ve known brand new direct injection diesels that don’t start nearly as well as the Moon Buggy. Love to see it doing a rescue or recovery.

@bin_chicken80 Ай бұрын

This was a good one Bruce. Nice one!

@stephensimpson5283 Ай бұрын

That thing looks like a tonne of fun!

@stuartbatcheldor5978 Ай бұрын

What an awesome machine! I can't wait to see it in action as a recovery vehicle.

@darcyw8995 Ай бұрын

Yet another great videos Bruce, I’d love to come met you one day as I believe I don’t live too far away from you (being from Bundy it’s awesome to here you mention our own Austofts) and learn some cool tricks on a revival. Keep up the good work old man!

@markclifton14 Ай бұрын

Great machine Bruce. Would love to see it run a bit more . 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@fetus2280 Ай бұрын

Reminds me of vehicles made here in Canada for logging and the far north, for use in snow. This is pretty cool to see mate, appreciate it. Cheers.

@adamk3390 Ай бұрын

These are great thanks Bruce and camera man! More greetings from England. Keep up the great work

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

thanks very much

@wercs4me Ай бұрын

That's got a sweet sounding Motor... Mustang Bobcats had the same T Bar for movement... Keep the Videos coming Bruce.... Great to watch :)

@DJVybeBeats Ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thank you!

@potrzebieneuman4702 Ай бұрын

What a seriously cool machine, I'm a sucker for anything with tracks.

@marcfournier823 Ай бұрын

I loved this. I'd like to see you restore this beauty complete with mirrors, lights, new hoses, paint and maybe even a bin camera and backup camera.

@not-pc6937 Ай бұрын

What a machine Bruce !!! Well done mate 👍😃

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

thank you

@GAIS414 Ай бұрын

That is an amazing bit of kit! It was rearing to go.

@paulmaul2186 Ай бұрын

You're a handy bloke to have around. I'll add that started up more readily than a lot of vehicles I've seen. Hands off to Mitsu also. Open cabin notwithstanding, this would be an asset in Canadian winters too!

@paulmcdonnell9734 Ай бұрын

Great video Bruce , we had an old Mooraka to launch our lifeboat here in Ireland

@sasquatch5680 Ай бұрын

Great videos Bruce

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Thanks very much, there’s no shortage of videos to make but time is the issue

@arthurmann578 Ай бұрын

Really nice video! Glad I found ya'! Subscribed! 👍👍

@noorzaidi220 Ай бұрын

Hai pup ...hope your eye view better ...! regards from Kuala Lumpur.

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

hello, couple more videos before surgery, thanks for your support

@donfinch862 Ай бұрын

I used to make felt washers (1/8" thick) with wad punches and soaked them in oil or grease 'em to put around the base of the battery post. Worked a treat. The posts aren't hollow - I've drilled into them for odd reasons. Great buggy that, and seems to run well. Cheers Bruce

@rodneymiddleton9624 29 күн бұрын

Nice machine!!!

@seanys Ай бұрын

Tell us a few more stories like that one about your Grandad, Bruce. I enjoyed that.

@mcjdubpower Ай бұрын

G'mornt Bruce 💪 great vid, thank you from the UK

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

thanks very much

@GMCGUY- Ай бұрын

Great Video Bruce 🥳 🎉🎉🎉 That thing was Absolutely amazing 👏 😀 You are the Man MUCH LOVE FROM YOUR FREIND GMGUY BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS, 🇺🇸 USA 🤠🤠🤠🤠

@silverback3633 Ай бұрын

I thought the siphon is a straight pipe. That Mitsubishi engine is a pleasure.

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

it runs like a swiss watch

@jimclarke1108 Ай бұрын

You are doing a great job of finding all these machines, and repairing them, night have the same luck with a gold detector😁

@davestark2015 23 күн бұрын

Good fun new subscriber. Cheers from British Columbia Canada

@robleary3353 Ай бұрын

Brilliant old school mechanics!. Love the simplicity of the fuel syphon!. Always a joy for this mechanical 'Noddy' (has an idea what needs to be done, hands don't have a clue! 😂) watching these vids!. Nuff said!. 🙂 👍

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

thanks for your ongoing support Rob

@robleary3353 Ай бұрын

@@bruceinaus Like I said previously, you keep making em, I'll keep watching them!. Have had battery issues with my old ford focus, will use your grease trick!. 👍 Till next time!. 🙂

@kiwibuilder Ай бұрын

Great machine well done on your efforts!!

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Thanks very much

@noorzaidi220 Ай бұрын

Enjoy your job pup ...! 🎉

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

thanks for the ongoing support

@flir67man84 Ай бұрын

Great video bruc, would to see it rescue something

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

thanks very much, stay tuned

@kerrygleeson4409 Ай бұрын

Fantastic Bruce what a machine your a legend 🦘

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Thanks Kerry

@graeme9679 Ай бұрын

What a brilliant little mule.

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

yes something different and great for the weather we've been having here

@wesstephens7809 Ай бұрын

We’ve used these in the southern states pipelining for along time. They make an excellent tack rig on the front end, I couldn’t tell you how many miles I’ve walked along side one of these rigs laying pipe. Great video mate!

@bruceinaus Ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@bespokefencing Ай бұрын

The perfect chassis for the post knocker!

@lewiemcneely9143 Ай бұрын

I grease my terminals too and even on flashlight batterys. A pal of mine used to get building rocks out and haul them out on one of those. It scared the boss to death to watch him but rubber works fine on slick rochs opposed to steel. And as to the 'T' steering, I had to load a truck load of gypsum with a bitty articulated rubber tired loader that had that for direction and steering. Powered by a 2 or V-4 Wisconsin and it had a lot of slack all over. The owner of the place loaded the 1st but I had to load the 2nd load going to a tree farm. It was on a loading deck and had to load by turning the truck around and over both sides. Do anything and God willing I'll watch! CHEERS!

@benwinter2420 Ай бұрын

I have greased the whole terminal too from decades back with no ill effect , it is the lesser of two evils in regards to the white oxidation/electrolysis of different metals on terminals in contact , between that loses the conductivity first , when apart crusty demons pour a bit of water to dissolve the white oxides & then a bit of file & then grease . . & Bobs your uncle

@lewiemcneely9143 Ай бұрын

@@benwinter2420 I also replace the stock terminals with big washers and a 3/8ths bolt with a couple of nuts so I can get jumper cables on easily if needed and instead of electrolytic I just use gun grease or red-plex, whatever is in there OR wheel bearing grease. It's always worked. No felt washers soaked with whatever. Just lay the grease to it's hide!