I Bought A *WORKING* Scissor Lift From The Auction But They LIED... It Doesn't Work

I Bought A WORKING Scissor Lift From The Auction But They LIED... It Doesn't Work

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2 жыл бұрын

The shop build and especially the MegaTV build have been on hold for a long time. To access the ceiling or lift 65lb TVs 15ft into the air you have to have a scissor lift. The one I typically use is going to be tied up for a long time, so I jumped on an auction site, and bought a JLG 2630ES that was ready to roll for a great price. When I showed up it was NOT ready to go at all, it didn't move and they forked it onto the trailer so I could get it home.
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@jeesmith99 2 жыл бұрын

Uplifting content.

@benholroyd5221 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer my content cherry picked.

@trvman1 2 жыл бұрын

I am no mechanic but when ever I have something that doesn't work that uses a battery, the FIRST thing I ALWAYS check is the battery. I am surprised by now he hasn't learned this :)

@dansteffee9759 2 жыл бұрын

It did have its ups and downs, but straight forward worked

@garys9694 2 жыл бұрын

@@dansteffee9759 Initially it didn't have its ups and downs! LOL

@oigleoystereater2003 2 жыл бұрын

When you chain something to your trailer ALWAYS wrap the chain around itself near the load, it stops it from running along the chain. If you had hit a big pot-hole the machine could have tipped or even slid across the trailer, the forces can be huge. If the chain is wrapped around itself the tie point will not let the load move, whereas how you have it it can just slide along the chain, even if the chain is tight. Just a bit of advice from an old Australian truckie, take it for what it's worth, if you wish.

@tiredoldmechanic1791 2 жыл бұрын

You weren't legally chained down. I wondered if someone would mention that. Technically that would count as a 2 point tie down when you are required to have 4. If a chain broke or a binder came loose only one chain would be holding it. You can use one long chain but it would have to be hooked to itself so it acts as two different chains. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/apyYfsyr1NW8dJ8.html

@pingpong9656 2 жыл бұрын

You can get away with playing chicken on the road for a while...

@leonardnose5695 2 жыл бұрын

I have no knowledge on this kind of stuff but I personally appreciate you sharing the experience. There’s guy’s that won’t share but sure appreciate you for sharing sir. ✌🏼

@andrewparry6106 2 жыл бұрын

Bloody drongo

@06883sporty 2 жыл бұрын

@@tiredoldmechanic1791 it's under 10000 pounds so a 2 point toe down is fine, all of dirtperfects equipment is over 10000 pounds.

@indysteve4969 2 жыл бұрын

The diversity of content on this channel never ends. Are you not entertained!?!?

@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal 2 жыл бұрын

Walks out of arena holding his sword……

@NickJThibault 2 жыл бұрын

this is one of two channels are watch for comfort if having a bad day, gets me in a very mello vibe, JR is the best

@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal 2 жыл бұрын

@@NickJThibault definitely

@leonardnose5695 2 жыл бұрын

You definitely aren’t wrong, I personally like watching this channel.

@P.Galore 2 жыл бұрын

This is the kind of JRGO video I love...how he can figure out anything that the rest of us would just stare at, then go to lunch.

@anthonynelson2005 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to kick it a few times.

@ukp42 2 жыл бұрын

AND after a 10 hour drive!

@Cartier_specialist 2 жыл бұрын

He has the big brain thing and knows how to use it.

@BillyRiecke 2 жыл бұрын

If you got a JLG for cheap, and that was the only fix that it needed, NEVER sell it. You hang on to that thing until your warehouse falls down around it.

@richardfarmer6570 2 жыл бұрын

Best thing a Ford owner can say, "it doesn't break that much."

@garys9694 2 жыл бұрын

Or, it doesn't "brake"

@uncrustable9923 2 жыл бұрын

@@SpeCifiC0507 or trans

@badatcad 2 жыл бұрын

@@SpeCifiC0507 dodges thats the only thing that lasts you'll be able to see through both the fenders and you'll be on your third set of brake lines but the engine will be fine

@Misunderstoodboygenius 2 жыл бұрын

Just remember if you replace the batteries with EXACTLY what is specified by the manufacture. They are your ballast. No tippy

@marzsit9833 2 жыл бұрын

agreed. i was working for a company and was in charge of maintaining the company material handling equipment as well as manufacturing equipment. we had a genie lift that was good, but at full extension it always felt a little tippy and unstable.. so when it came time to replace the batteries i did an upgrade. it originally had 6 trojan t105 6-volts in it as specified by genie as the correct battery, but i did some measurements and found that taller trojan l16 batteries would fit and each battery was 45 pounds heavier. with the new batteries not only was it more stable but the guys loved the fact that they could run it all day long without having to stop to charge it for awhile when the batteries got low.

@MrWoodyBalto 2 жыл бұрын

I share your appreciation for clean rigs. Having grown up in NJ in the 80's there was an endless competition of clean, polished up, chromed out candy painted, striped and lettered Garbage trucks, Tow trucks and Cranes (and other construction equipment). Oh.. Lets not forget all the lights. LOL 🦅😎

@mckrackin5324 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. I forget the name of the company but the trucks that haul cars for the Cleetus McFarland channel are beautiful. Check them out some time. Purple and green Peterbilts are awesome. lol

@edwardgreenjr167 2 жыл бұрын

Mad respect for any company that calls an electric contactor a "zappy".

@johnwalters878 2 жыл бұрын

I am building a shop and I did the auction purchase for a scissor lift too. Saved so much money in rental fees. Everything takes longer than you think . I am not selling it after, but may rent it. JR, you are right, equipment is where it’s at. Rent it, don’t sell it, that way you still get to use it.

@jeffflaig362 2 жыл бұрын

Love the channel. It's never boring always something just random and different.

@DbootsON 2 жыл бұрын

"That is it for today guys" 3 mins left in video Love it :)

@Keirdo69r 2 жыл бұрын

This mans work ethic 💪🏻

@bigbrotherkenny 2 жыл бұрын

Polished aluminum trailer and when I drove truck for a living we called them covered wagons. And the truck is beautiful. Old truckers never die they just get new Peter-bilts😜

@irav4u 2 жыл бұрын

it's they just get a new peterbuilt

@leonardnose5695 2 жыл бұрын

Never drove a peter bilt or kenworth but I believe all the hype they get. My personal experience and opinion is freightliner is one of the top trucks as well.

@bigbrotherkenny 2 жыл бұрын

@@leonardnose5695 I have driven them all, and my opinion is that the Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo, Mack and Freightliner are all good, but the freightliner is a better equipped for the driver.

@JimN_AustinTx 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased an older Snorkle lift. Needed new batts and a pump motor. Rewired it to correct a lot of earlier warehouse engineering fixes! Works perfect but looks like heck. Will clean it up over time and after use sell it as well.

@skliros9235 2 жыл бұрын

Good lift there. One thing I'd check because nobody ever does, is the gear oil in the drive hubs. There's planetary gears inside. Check to make sure they have oil, or better yet just drain and refill them. Very simple and uses simple 80w-90 or similar gear oil.

@negativejeff 2 жыл бұрын

I went from ahh man it’s broke to Yessss when he JR found the broken wire.

@hottubz1965 2 жыл бұрын

Don't ever sell it. You will use it for building maintenance forever.

@MrMattDat 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great, level-headed research and diagnosis by JR! Great job man!

@mckrackin5324 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good purchase. We (the company I retired from) had four of these exact model. Rented them for a year and then bought them dirt cheap from the rental companies. Three from United and one from Sunbelt. Renting is better in the field because they just come and replace it if it stops working. Less down time. And yes, a single wire can cause a lot of problems. Ours always sit in the rain, snow and ice for years at a time so there are occasional problems.

@misterfeedback202 2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great content. I enjoy the shop projects.

@Legoman585 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome dude well done , I like watching people’s thought process in diagnosing a problem

@F06M6 2 жыл бұрын

You're not alone. I bought a Genie boom lift, Duetz diesel, full inspected and GUARANTEED working. It came, didn't start, all wiring was messed up, controls in basket didn't work, all safety features bypassed. Hours meter was even missing! Fun fun. Never using Bidaboo auctions again..

@ajw828 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh what an epic win with an easy fix!!! Good job man!

@fl_omar 2 жыл бұрын

JR.. You always impress with your diagnosis skills. Good work!!!

@Thealsomemro2 2 жыл бұрын

I would love for you to continue to do equipment repairs and such. It’s unique stuff that keeps me coming back.

@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal 2 жыл бұрын

We have a trailer, an F250 and hope. Let’s go!

@lzdave 2 жыл бұрын

Worked on Farmers Oil trucks. Several trucks have over a $1,000,000.00 in them. Chrome everything. Ton of custom work. Cool show trucks. Crazy

@wihamaki 2 жыл бұрын

Where I live, you are required by law to do and document a daily inspection on any lift equipment. Usually the hours run gauge is in with the batteries as well, so you have to open in up to write that down as well. Would never see the battery terminals end up looking like that. Looks like it was a rental... it should at least be serviced by them once in awhile as well. BTW, these are kind of easy units to operate, which can lead to a bit of laid-back approach. Had one unit that would move around even while extended up. My heart kind of dropped when a wheel crushed through a covering on a floor opening. And on another job-site I wasn't on, we had a sub-contractor found on-site who perished after pinning himself. Make sure people on the ground are trained on how to lower it from the ground, it's amazing when something breaks or something how long someone can be stuck. Also, there's a reason the location of lanyard attachment points are where they are.

@dowshore8225 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel You put out so much content . Always something new to watch. Thanks for doing what you do

@GenMaster124 2 жыл бұрын

So satisfying fixing something yourself……well done 👏🏻👏🏻

@andygaither7026 2 жыл бұрын

Great work JR!

@MrTimdtoolman1 2 жыл бұрын

Don't you love it when a plan comes together JR ? hell yea!

@glassvial 2 жыл бұрын

This video really lifted up my spirits. 👍

@indyjones3287 2 жыл бұрын

Those Farmers Oil rigs are sweeeet! See them on 35 all the time.

@tinstarbarn9236 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't that the greatest feeling in the world taking a chance buying something and then finding out it's a super simple fix and instantly you know you're in the money priceless

@charlesmcclure5994 2 жыл бұрын

You got to love those simple fix once you finally find them

@jamesryan5181 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant troubleshooting.

@shmithys9222 2 жыл бұрын

I love seeing the farmers oil trucks they're everywhere but I can't help but stare at them

@captaincoolziy2319 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back and thanks for the epic vids

@jezuzfreek777 2 жыл бұрын

Why would anyone want a scissor lift with all the modern "features"? It goes up and down. Drives forward and reverse. No need for modern tech. It's like adding Bluetooth to your toilet.

@leakyboomboomman3098 2 жыл бұрын

Woah, there are Bluetooth toilets!!!???

@benholroyd5221 2 жыл бұрын

@@leakyboomboomman3098 it automatically updates your Facebook status.

@eggy1962 2 жыл бұрын

Time i spend in toilet bluetooth would be useful lol

@davidthompson4489 2 жыл бұрын

Bluetooth in toilet...would it be Pootooth then?

@Rose.Of.Hizaki 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidthompson4489 get out!

@justatool 2 жыл бұрын

Ive been wanting one of those scissor lifts, the batteries are 6 volt and very expensive, usually what a lot of rvers/camper enthusiasts look for when they set up solar sytems. batteries are upwards of 1k each. good to see you living your dream!

@colosus75 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome addition to the shop bro!

@shopsofcivica6395 2 жыл бұрын

Great troubleshooting.

@benk3431 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never been this early! I love your vids.

@WatchJRGo 2 жыл бұрын

🥉 super early!

@snowyowl7042 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, gave yourself a raise! Congrats, long overdue

@petesgarage2224 2 жыл бұрын

That was awesome!!

@hungryhungryhummer 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe I will… maybe I won’t!😂😂😂

@itsnotme07 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done with the diags and skills! Score on the lift price!!

@JonBlondell 2 жыл бұрын

Great work!

@lrich8181 2 жыл бұрын

The trailers are called curtain sides.They open on the sides like curtains for loading and unloading.Nice rigs! Farmers Oil puts out a calendar With pics of their rigs.

@gkimble90 2 жыл бұрын

Good buy buddy. Nice

@Rize_Inn 2 жыл бұрын

Always impressed with the computing power in that head of yours.

@Alejandro199947 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video!!!! Love the content

@jdeltoro518 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with it

@ronaldwarren5220 2 жыл бұрын

Steelcase out of Grand Rapids, MI has some beautiful chromed out trucks too!

@TheSchoolCircle0311 2 жыл бұрын

the trailer is called a conestoga. flatbedders use these trailers so they dont have to throw tarps. Truckers love their flat-top 18spd Pete's!

@michaelmontanez948 2 жыл бұрын

Nice score!!

@Mcbrand67 2 жыл бұрын

I see you even your trailer got exited after unloading

@Robsav-yx6vi 2 жыл бұрын

Lol .good one

@andrewg2322 2 жыл бұрын

I have welded a few of those dohickies on golf carts a few times, flaming fun

@TylerPotter 2 жыл бұрын

What a cool fix! I hate chasing my tail diagnosing something for a hour only to find out it was something easy!

@tomaster220 2 жыл бұрын

Next you should go buy and fix an old bucket truck. Would be really cool to see you repair the truck and the boom.

@stern12akachris32 2 жыл бұрын

JR can fix anything . The dude is a walking computer when it comes to diagnostics

@drewping2002 2 жыл бұрын

Oh some of that corn is going to HFCS for your caffeinergy drinks! I knew when I read the title that you would do a quick fix and this thing would be ready to rock.

@admranger 2 жыл бұрын

How deep are the LevRack shelves? Thanks for walking through the troubleshooting process. Very informative!

@AudiophileStooge 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats!

@generatorjohn4537 2 жыл бұрын

A very long time ago, I was told a troubleshooting tip. "If it worked yesterday but not today, look for something simple." A battery terminal corrosion issue?

@kingchaos7522 2 жыл бұрын

So jr when we getting a series on a peterbuilt, kennworth or Mack truck 😂

@smarternu 2 жыл бұрын

I need a lift for some tree work. I might put a scissor lift on a trailer, sounds sketchy but you make it look easy.

@isettech 2 жыл бұрын

Look for when equipment rental places sell or even better, auction off equipment. Bought a light tower with less than 1500 hours. Previewed the auction, found it fully fueled, and started it. Ran fine. There were several at the auction. Picked up mine for less than $1000. Mostly use it for the 6KW generator. There are titles on trailers, including light towers, so ensure you can get the title when buying those at auction. Without a title, getting a plate and registration is difficult.

@glennsibbitt6729 2 жыл бұрын

Cool win JR ! :)

@thelifeofjessejames 2 жыл бұрын

The F250 really is a nice truck and that interior is killer

@AJvsEverything 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got lucky on it just needing a terminal to get it up and running again...

@chrismason6857 2 жыл бұрын

You don’t heave the biggest channel and yet you can do all these cool things. How do you afford it? I respect the hell out of the grind. You put out daily content.

@benquick4057 2 жыл бұрын

You can also top those batteries up with a little distilled water to increase charge and output

@w-dad4040 2 жыл бұрын

You need a "super pumped " t-shirt for sure lol

@greathornedowl3644 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats, much needed. What is more surprising, the Ford made the trip with no repairs, or an auction item needed repair?

@PadreDProductions 2 жыл бұрын

What a beast good work

@rockandmeatroll 2 жыл бұрын

Close to my experience with a used Honda generator, buyer says recently serviced, then dumbo her finds the oil overflowing out of the gas tank, buyer beware and some sellers lie. Great talk through on this , thanks 👍 solution for me a new carburetor. It could have been much worse.

@31dknight 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video.

@rhiantaylor3446 2 жыл бұрын

A long day but glad it worked out for you.

@drivenserb7152 2 жыл бұрын

That’s frustrating! But hey unplanned content. Can’t complain that much 🤣

@WatchJRGo 2 жыл бұрын

Well I knew this was going to take 100% of the day so it had to be the video. Now I can get back to work! 🍻

@Bird_Brain_Dave 2 жыл бұрын

I hope the people that sent it to auction see this video! Obviously they replaced some parts and still could not get it to work. Good job on finding the fault! Even that batteries were fully charged, so they are good also.

@meisnick54 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Pro-Tip if you ever need batteries for equipment like this O'Reilly has them for order and they usually are the cheapest around. Specially with a corporate account.

@theannoyedmrfloyd3998 2 жыл бұрын

You demonstrated your diagnosing skills as a technician. Of course it was a battery connection issue. It always is.

@ItsaRomethingeveryday 2 жыл бұрын

Usually watch most your vids, like the content

@akabiga123 2 жыл бұрын

It ain’t got no gas in it said Carl (Sling Blade) 😆

@user-d360 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoyed your time in Waterloo! Did you stop at DQ or Loves on the way home

@dirkdiggler4860 2 жыл бұрын

Totally emailed farmers oil telling them of your free shout out ! 👍

@jordanturner9173 2 жыл бұрын

Of course you got love for a semi!

@truckerdaveandred6731 2 жыл бұрын

Farmer's Oil has always had the most beautiful trucks. You should see them all lit up at night. Their equipment is always beautiful and top-notch. I know if you're lucky enough to buy one of their used trucks, they go for top dollar

@WatchJRGo 2 жыл бұрын

That LED ring around the back of the tanks is killer! 😍

@U.P_SCUBA 2 жыл бұрын

Good rule on diagnostic. Most complex faults have a simple cause.

@69Dartman 2 жыл бұрын

I love it when it's a quick easy fix after all. I just spent hours over Saturday night trying to figure out why my new uber 12 core computer stopped booting after I installed a program and it needed to reboot to finish the installation. I did a bunch of stuff, repaired the boot stuff, it would boot in safe mode to 10 pro but wouldn't completely boot regularly except occasionally. I finally remembered the next morning the mouse refused to work in the bios setup screen and I remembered the Logitech wireless USB chip got moved to the rear ports. I moved it back to one of the front ports and it booted perfectly. My box was loosing the connection to the mouse and keyboard from the farther away USB ports and just looping as it tried to find the missing keyboard and mouse it was trying to load🤬 Super easy fix but took hours to find because it didn't register with me at first.

@BryanGullickson 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who does stuff with computers that is always the worst and why i always use wired stuff too many variables with wireless

@69Dartman 2 жыл бұрын

@@BryanGullickson I always have a usb mouse and keyboard available for times when it doesn't work and I had my USB keyboard hooked up to use but it was still trying to load the wireless on boot and not finding it. It just didn't come to mind right away till I had some sleep and noticed what was happening with the mouse and then it clicked for me.