I think that NEED is a relative term... of COURSE you NEEDED it! That's gonna be an AWESOME machine! I'm looking for one myself! I look forward to seeing you use that beast!

Wow the cab has windows!!! The trac stayed on, no hoses blew off and it runs!!!! I’d say you did great!

That’s a great find Matt. I’ve been looking for one myself, but not quite that big. Thanks for sharing.

I use to work for Kobelco in Calhoun Ga where they built the excavators from 2003 to 2009. I set the swing motors and built the small valves ,control valves for them. The pressure release valve on the hydraulic tanks was used when you lowered the boom down to the ground for changing the hydraulic hoses out .. it helped to relieve some of the pressure off the lines

The exhaust manifolds on those Mitsubishi engines are known for cracking like that, other than that they're pretty bulletproof. Same engine was used in Mitsubishi medium trucks and you'll kill the rest of the truck before you kill the engine, just make sure to get yourself some metric tools before you try to work on it, all metric fasteners same as a Yanmar.

The relief on the hydraulic tank is so you don't take a bath when you change the filter or have to open it up for whatever reason. That's a damn fine machine my friend. Can't wait to see it on a project.

Congratulations on your new machine Matt , after you get it cleaned up and serviced , it will be nice to see you working it !! Stay safe and warm !!

Hi Matt, I’m impressed with the purchase. You will be surprised how much work you can do with this machine having the ground weight etc and the extra power. A thumb will be a good addition. I look forward to you working this machine to pay its keep. Bravo from Victoria Australia

I’d say that the first upgrade after you do the necessary maintenance and repair should definitely be a thumb. I’ve always felt that excavators are a bit useless without one lol. Excellent find.

A Thumb! Matt, exhaust manifolds usually crack from high exhaust temps. On a charge cooled engine, look at the charge pipes/clamps, cooler and intake manifold area for leaks. Newer engines use a ductile iron for the exhaust manifolds. Even using Ni rod, the casting will crack again right next to the repair. Best bet is new. Nice score!

Your videos never fail to amaze me! Between your skills and the capabilities of your machines truly fascinate me.

Looks like a decent running machine, preetty quick, a good buy! Don't forget you have the pin grabber coupler, you can reverse the bucket and scoop forward like a shovel.

Nice Matt, that is going to be a great asset. One recommendation, get that exhaust fixed before you use it too much, especially in winter. You don't want to suck any cold air in on shutdown and have it come across those nice hot valves. Looks like the hydraulics operate very smoothly. Makes life much easier. I can't believe you actually got that for the price. Would be nice to add a good thumb. Congrats.

Matt is living the dream for sure! Thanks for all the great content. We are All looking forward to the new shop build.

That is a good deal! I was thinking you were going to say 20 to 25 or so, after you get her serviced all she needs is a thumb to complete it for doing even more work.

Looks like you found yourself a "sweet" purchase, Matt !! I was impressed with what you managed to find WITHOUT the repairs needed !! Best wishes to you, Matt - hope you can make some money with that machine, Buddy !! You deserve it !!

Kobelco's are great excavators, you got a heck of deal on that unit. It looks to have been used hard but maintained. A little TLC ought to have it sorted out in no time. The Mitsu 6d-34T is a great engine actually their only weak spot is the exhaust manifolds. I would just get a new manifold as they can be impossible to weld as the cast used is full of crap so it is a real crap shoot if you will be able to weld it and get it to last.. There are lots of low-cost aftermarket knock-offs for that engine since it was used worldwide so finding one should not be too hard..

Its going to look great all cleaned up. The better deal is never the one listed. The things I've gotten from simply saying, "so, what else you got for sale?"

You can almost feel a machine purring with satisfaction at being useful again.

These are great machines, I'm a dealer tech so I know them well, not sure if it's a ore or post minor change -6 machine. Pre minor machines have fewer buttons on the dash, unless it's been replaced. The other indicator is if there's a grommet on the controller.

It was cool watching the excavator tracking in high speed, I wish they had a road gear like that sometimes. Now that you and Bradley are done clearing land, you get a big excavator lol. Besides sitting for a while, it seems like the previous owner cared about it.

We've had Kobelco Crawler Cranes for over 20 Years, and although they have a easier life than excavators, they are bullet proof.

Well Matt, another awesome piece of equipment added to your arsenal! Look forward to you getting her serviced and shined up for work. I'm confident she'll pay some big dividends down the road with future work and home/shop projects!

Really nice purchase Matt! Although the sound of the engine seems very strange due to that broken manifold, the machine is likely to give you a lot of profit for some years!!

Nice find. Degreaser and a hot water pressure washer. Use a 2:1 paint thinner - boiled linseed oil mix and spray or brush on then wipe with a paper towel and the paint will look like new. A new seat or at least a new cover will make for a much nicer cab.

I used to work at Precision Steel &Welding, a steel fabrication company in Siler City, N. Carolina from 1990 to 2001. I was a press brake operator and bent the angles on steel plates for Kobelco and other excavator brands. We made excavator dog houses that hold the rollers on the non- dirt-touching side of the bottom of the tracks. I also bent boom and bucket parts. The hydraulic tank has a pressure relief valve so you can release the pressure when you do a greasing service. The hydraulic tank builds pressure from the hydraulic oil getting hot and expanding plus heating the air inside the hydraulic tank, as air is heated it expands creating pressure. Love your videos. They are never boring. lots of variety.

Great buy Matt! This will be a "go to" machine, that's for sure! Love it.

This particular video is one that I have been patiently waiting to see for a while now! I am stoked for you Matt! It was quite the deal of the day; especially considering it came with all that it did. I said to myself “I wish he had that when he was clearing/grubbing the area for his new shop” and of course, shortly after I heard you say it! Now it’s time to get that truck and trailer combination up and running to haul all that machinery around. Enjoy it brother; take care.

hello matt love the videos here in uk i am a excavator op myself just letting u know the pressure release valve on the hydraulic tank is so when u release a hose or need to work on the system it doesn't blow off when u take a hose or fitting off that all its for many thank for great content cant wait to see then new shop

Matt, that's a pretty nice older machine. 7,000 hours ....it still has many hours left in it and the undercarriage will last a long time for you as much as you'll use it. A good detail inside the cab, a seat cover and some paint/body work and you'll be styling. When you paint it, use an airless paint sprayer. I used to paint cranes for Lampson International (crane company) and that is the way to go. More paint material on the machine and WAY faster. I have ran mostly Cat equipment in my career, but I had a favorite loader and it was a old Kobelco and I loved it. It had a single joystick bucket control unlike the Cats with the double levers for the bucket. It would start immediately in the coldest condition no matter what where the Cats were harder starting. I think you made a nice purchase there! You stole that for $16K in my opinion. First thing, I would replace the manifold ASAP. A thumb, a full service, about 6 or 8 gallons of industrial equipment paint and a manifold and you'll be set! You're a very smart, well driven young man with a bright future ahead of you! You're one of my favorite KZfaqrs for sure. Love your humor!

Man Matt, that looked like it was fun to operate. Good score! BTW, thanks for FINALLY stating in the video how much you paid for it. I'm not into big equipment so I do not know what is a good deal or a crap deal. You are giving me a good education. Thank you!

Nice buy. I've always thought you needed a bigger excavator. When you operate them it's like poetry in motion your so smooth like an extension of your arm. It's fun to watch.

The bucket on the back of your truck really put this thing into perspective! What a unit! Congrats on the purchase, can't wait to see what you do with it! 😁

When I was driving these types of machines, they used to weld bits of old cutting edges to the bottom of the buckets to extend the life of them, being a strong point for wear, they need it on old buckets.

Kobelco is a great excavator, nice hydraulics and smooth operated, almost never any leaks of oils or hydraulics. Its precision built with good quality gaskets and nice surface fittings. Great find!

What a great machine for way fewer bucks than folks want for well used compact tractors! Looking forward to the bodywork and TLC episodes.

It is like watching one of those hoarder estate cleanups where you wonder how the hell a dude could wind up with so much wacky stuff after 40 years. Except you get to see it happen step by step on this channel.

Wow, Matt! What a great deal this was! I'm so glad that you found it before Dirt Perfect or Andrew snatched it up! I sure hope this excavator keeps you smiling for many, many years. I sure wish I lived closer so I could help you clean out that cab. Gonna be a beauty when it's all cleaned up. Congrats!!!!

The pressure release is the relieve tank pressure for changing hyd filters it’s under the round lid by the relief. Take the bolts out and it’s underneath. Also always check oil levels at full spread of stick and boom gives the most accurate measurements of level.

It does indeed look like you scored with this one. Also, we're glad you added the bonus footage so we could see you guys were OK after the ice storm. Here's hoping there won't be any more storms this year!

I've got to believe that this is your best purchase to date for price, condition and usefulness. Knowing your wife's reaction to your past purchases and how intelligent she is, I think she would have knocked you out if you had passed up this deal. It's kinda refreshing to know that the rehab will be minimal and we'll get to see you using it more in short order, even though we love the rehabs as much as anything. Can't wait to hear that repaired manifold make her purr.

Thank you Matt love the videos the only sad part is I’ve watched every video on the channel so I am required to wait till you come out with a new one😂🤷‍♂️ not a bad thing though

Great SCORE!! YOU seem to be in the right places, at the right times, asking the exact right questions!!! Now, all you need to do is be in the right locations, doing all the right things, & Ms. Eva will be even happier than she's ever been!!!

Nice score on the new unit .The mitsubishi diesels are good running units .The manifold cracking is a common problem .I have replaced one, it is not a bad job.

I can’t wait to see all the videos replacing the exhaust manifold, cleaning it up real good on the inside and out, hammering all the big dents out, replacing rubber seals, all the filter and fluid changes that need changing, etc. Looks like it’ll be a good series!! 😎👍🏻🚜

Hell yeah! That thing is sweet!!! Looks very good, can’t wait to see it get all cleaned up and maintained. Your channel just rocketed up to most looked forward to watching now!

Good Saturday afternoon watch Matt, thanks for sharing. That cold start is a winner!! You lucked out.

Enjoyed the show, I'm 58 but you crazy adventures are still inspiring. Just did what I should of done a long time ago and subscribed. Hope you find some rims for Christine.

Hubby and I are so excited for your "find". We comment as we watch how great of a job you do as you work. You are a great guy and we enjoy watching all of your projects. Your enthusiasm and joy in the work you do on any size machine you get to work is fun to watch. That was a great buy for you!!!

Great video! I felt like I was 12 years old again watching a skilled operator working! This machine would have come in REAL handy for that barn and silo demo job some months ago! Congratulations on what looks like a SCHWEET SCORE!

Old Mitsu engines are fantastic. years ago my sister had an older used Hyundai she got and it had a Mitsubishi engine they were using back then, I was delighted. yours is even better.

Hi Matt. It looks like you got yourself a bargain machine that needs a bit of TLC and cleaning. I look forward to seeing more episodes of it working once you get it fully serviced and check out the loose pins and bushes, and you guys get out of winter. Kind regards, Dave from New Zealand.

Matt I really love watching your projects all you do to them. I don't have any experience with operating heavy equipment but I enjoy watching you work on them and getting them running when they have been setting for years. I recently had a partial knee replacement and found you on here and have been hooked. Can't wait for the next video. Keep on rescuing and reviving . Mid Tenn fan

All I can say Matt is you must have a very understanding wife lol. My late wife would go mad if I purchased a new power drill let alone an excavator lol 😂

Amazing! Can’t wait for the next video on this one! Keep up the good work.

Make sure to check and maybe change the oil in the final drive motors. That's often neglected and can be an expensive thing to replace if not maintained.

Machines sitting for years unused at job sites is a common thing. I think some construction firms leave them there to collect payment for " being on the jobside" even tho the project got delayed for whatever reason. Sadly this also attracts some unwanted guests and vandalism that probably lead to that smashed window... 16:00 I count 15 factory warning stickers on that window, there must be a worker on the assembly line who does nothing else all day then to glue these on there :)

Awesome way to start the weekend! I live vicariously through your cheap deal buys. Keep it up and good luck with the new shop.

Matt, great buy...Christine is gonna feel neglected, no telling what she might do. She is one machine that not many people know how to operate and I would like to see her moving dirt !

Flipping OUTSTANDING PURCHASE at a great price. This machine will serve you well with a little love. I've watched all of your videos, all the jobs you've done that would've been a piece of cake with that machine in the fleet!!! I'm sure there will be more now. Keep up the great videos

Oh and if I can add, the Mitsibushi (similar to Korean Hyundai) engines are "bullet-proof", they are reliable robust, well-engineered low maintenance units.

I’m almost disappointed it’s in such a good shape, gotten used to all your awesome resto vids😂 Seriously, congrats on a great machine!

Nice "new" shovel you've got there, Matt! I think she'll clean up really nice and with the work that you mentioned that you need to do to bring her up to job ready, you'll have a machine that should give you years of service. I'm happy for you, my friend! I hope that you didn't get into any trouble with the Mrs. for purchasing the new tool...😏

Got a big excavator about a year ago.catterpiller 330L and it didn't have a thumb so I made a fixed thumb for it. I'm really pleased with how it works. I just half to have the boom extended out some for the thumb position to be right. Have fun with your excavator.😊

We have an identical one at work with 13,350 hours on it going strong...them Mitsubishi 6 cylinders are great man

I wouldn’t mind a machine like that. I betting you will never regret the purchase of that machine. I am happy for you sir, good purchase and nice addition to the fleet.

Thanks again Matt really happy for you. You really did well with the excivator. I'm only 40 miles north of you and I will have some work for you in the near future. Now you need to get your trailer and truck road worthy. Have another great day.

Sometimes good things happen to good people. Been a sub for quite some time. I just sat here with a big grin on my face when I saw what you got. Thanks for the videos.

Man I would have a absolute blast cleaning that cab. OCD satisfaction guaranteed. Edit: After bending that hydraulic pump door straight I would personally strengthen it. It looks like you can bend it by just yanking it open. (Especially if the hinges are a bit seized).

Fun listening to DP's podcast with you Matt..i have enjoyed your channel almost 2 years now👍🏻🍺

Great find Matt, a good general service will bring it back to its youth. Just needs a thumb for the bucket and you will be all set.

What a deal! For the price that machine is incredible, the cold start sounded great. Those 6 cyl Mitsubishis are super strong, it will definitely pay for itself

Love to see Matt keep making videos fixing this machine up.

I don't know anything about heavy equipment but aside from the bent panels, moss and stuff, this machine looks WAY tighter than your other one. And being so much bigger, I expected to see a lot more wiggle. Nice find!

The engine actually sounds pretty good once you get past that exhaust leak. 😎👍 cool find!

Mat, I think you made a great buy! I used to work for Kobelco in sales and they are a really great machine. I’m sure that you will love it and I am sure that you will get it back in great shape easily. I am sorry that I cannot help you with any service related issues. Great buy. Looking forward to many great videos.

Hi Matt, the idea of the breather on the hydraulic tank is to give you positive supply to your pump, and the pressure relief is if you have to crack the system to change hoses or hydraulic filters also helps with condensation.

That’s a steal for the record book…you’ve got room for lots of repairs & upgrades & you’ll still be in it “right”! Sometimes it simply right place at the right time & & having the cash does certainly help too. I’ve been looking at these for a while myself & Im heartened to see there are still good deals out there.

I’m jealous I want one!! But super happy for you buddy

Perfect Saturday morning video - I love seeing other people get a good deal and getting excited about putting something back in good shape! Matt, I always enjoy your great attitude and tenacity to get anything needed done - very motivational. Keep the great videos coming. I need to head out to my shop now - lol!

You could call it "Swampy" or "Georgia" Wide tracks and moss everywhere.

Great find! I’m happy for you.

Has air over hydraulics to push down on the fluid provides some initial boost when operating. Probably a pump for it around the alternator (well for Hitachi UH083) it is......

A seat cover, bucket of water and a quick paint job & she'll be good as new.

Wow, awesome deal! I’ve been looking for months now and can’t find any kind of deal remotely that good, you did great! Also, we gotta get a thumb on that thing, looking forward to more vids on this machine!

morning Matt, CONGRATS on ur new to you Kobelco Excavator machine. great find, and you didn't need to take the engine out. lv from sunny florida..

Congratulations on your new Excavator! That is Awesome! Now you should look for a M35A2 Deuce and a Half or something similar to add to your collection of cool equipment. It will help pull this excavator around town. Thanks again for sharing with all of us Matt.

Trust me Matt that excavator is gonna make life a lot easier if not more money, keep at it bro.

The "Equipment buying Disease" is strong with this one. Had to track it past the wheel-less unfinished grader? Lol

It’s always interesting to hear what people think are cold starts, it was about 20 Deg last night here but Thursday morning it was pert near -40 below without wind chill.

Hi Matt, listening to that beast through my headphones, that motor sure sounds very strong, I hope it is,, best of luck. You are one of the channels I watch regularly!!

She’s a beast! Did you see your truck squat when you put that massive bucket in the back lol. I’m looking forward to the projects you use her for!

That would fit right in with Letsdig18's Betty! No DEF! It's cool that you're in the position to be able to pick up machines like this! Always enjoy the teasers! Looks like a larger roller is joining the group!

New to the channel, like your content. Love to see the maintenance process on this machine. Looking for a deal on one myself. Great score!

Was just thinking I hadn't watched one of your videos for a while and noticed this in my feed, great stuff! Every man wants a big excavator.

Sounds like a bargain! So happy for you to get new piece of equipment that you “didn’t exactly need”. Always enjoy your adventures and am looking forward to seeing the upcoming maintenance videos. Peace

@21:00, I think the dented door is caused from wind catching it, overextending and slamming against the counter weight.

Love this intro: Prestige Pond by Semi Villains with resonator gives this channel a folksy feeling. That long trek onto your property, geez how long did that take? I'm wondering if it took as long as the drive from the owner to your drive? I really like coming here and watching you cobble things together like a REAL farmer, but this feels all tingly warming the cockles of my heart seeing something like this turn out for you. Thanks for bringing us constant content.

Congratulations Matt on new excavator, will be looking forward to seeing it in your up coming videos, its a big boy.

Very cool Matt. It’s always exciting to get a new toy. I know the feeling well. It never gets old.