Check out Sam's Video of the D8 and 977 he bought here! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p62VbJuLp9K-fJc.html

It’s hilarious how your dog isn’t even remotely phased by a big dozer. And just casually trots along behind it

That shake hands with danger part had me rolling over laughing

Im sure i speak for a majority when i say we could use 2 hour long videos from matt. He has some of the best content and keeps me fully engaged the whole video. We need more! Love what you do! great rescue on this one! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Matt, your excitement about your projects is awesome. You don’t let the rust and crust get to you. I’m glad I found your channel a few years back.

When Matt starts jogging away from potential danger!? Ladies and gentlemen it's time to out run him 🤣 Awesome recovery Matt!!!!

no matter how many recoveries i see it never gets old w/Matt!

That’s quite the ambitious save. Sams 977 is a fn beast. Those chains you lifted the machine up to put it on the trailer with are impressive….

I worked for a farmer who collected old machines. By the time he retired he had over 3000 tractors, dozers, etc. He also sold as many over the years. We bought many machine seized like this one. His process was: 1. See if the engine will easily turn. 2. If not, pull injectors/plugs and fill cylinders with atf/diesel mix and let it sit for a month or longer. He'd also spray the mix over all linkages, the track, and grease all grease fittings. 3. Every week or so make sure cylinders were still full and spray the track with the mixture. 4. After 1 to 3 months, try turning the motor. 5. We almost always got the engines freed up. 6. He'd then spin the engine over, refilling the cylinders over and over to wash out the rust. 7. Finally he"d drain & clean the fuel tank, add fresh fuel and change the oil. 8. Try to get it started, topically by pull starting it using a fairly high gear and speed. 9. Rebuild carb/injection pump/mag as required to get it running right. 9. We almost always got the engines running this way (and some had sat for 90+years). Some turned out to be oil burners but even if they were that want a big problem because most would only be used for exhibitions or sold to museums/collectors.

Its amazing that starter kicked over. Cant wait to see this one run!

Not only do you save old equipment you save history remember seeing one of those many years ago when I was a kid on a bridge project brought back great memories of a simpler time in life

I would love to see you do something with this one since there can't be a ton of these machines left, but it will be a massive job, if it even runs. It is going to take a lot of time and work. You could definitely get a good video series out of it if you can get it to turn.

Another good rescue. And she definitely wants to be saved 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Matt, I think would be great to see some follow up on some of your Richie Bros purchases such as the Cummins Van and such. Thanks for all your great content!

Matt , if that old beauty isn't the siren call to tell you to get that gantry crane in your dream shop installed , I don't know what is.....get her into the shop and get cracking mate , these videos of you getting stuff up and running is why we watch you , well done for saving another beauty

Can we please get a round of applause for that old Cat 977? It dead-hauled that other machine straight out of it's grave!🎉

"...what a pile of crap." Killed me!🤣🤣

Your enthusiasm is incredible Matt and your utter joy when things are better than you expected is infectious, and I’m laying in bed feeling really under the weather, but your video made me laugh, thank you 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Matt, man you just do whatever you like because I love it all, you’re the best channel on KZfaq as far as I’m concerned because nothing is off limits with you and your enthusiasm is absolutely infectious, when Scrappy was towing it I was willing me lounge chair forward to help. Have a great weekend from AUS

Nice freaking work guys Just lifting that Machine With the 2 machines Straight up and overloading the baby trailer onward to the farm 3 miles down the road Matt 22:00 @Diesel Creek

She's an old Allis, once the motor is free it'll fire right up no doubt. Excited to see how this old girl comes out.

Those hd6 were really popular back in the day. My dad for the time were really top notch machines and some of the easiest to run.

I absolutely love how you save this old equipment it’s so exciting

It only needs..... everything. A fine candidate for "How to take it ALL apart." Name it "Ivy"!

Always A good time When there are goodies Hidden in trees that are that Over grown and bushy Matt 0:48 @Diesel Creek

You gotta admire Matt persistent when it comes too rescuing some old piece of machinery, keep up the good work Matt.

Would love to see Matt starting a Diesel Creek summer camp so us guys who love this sort of stuff could live out our dreams for a week or so…

love whatcha doin. hearin these old engines scream back into life and hearin those old diesels scream is just wonderful

Matt doing something dodgy and singing "shake hands with danger" is just too perfect.

That is how you make your videos and what you are good at rescuing abandoned heavy equipment and bringing it back to its glory.

Matt, you have such a fantastic attitude! Your positive outlook, determination, and work ethic is why you can accomplish whatever you set your sights on. Keep it up!

I still cannot wait to see this machine up and running doing all sorts of digging including with its backhoe part. I think this whole thing should be brought back to life.

"It's longer tooth as it is" i love this one ,thanks Matt you're the best!

This is how you perform durability tests on chains, great job!!!😀

I'm going to love these videos Matt, very difficult recovery , but already I see signs that the next videos will be really interesting.

As a wise man once said, "That is one big pile of shit." And I love it. Never stop being you Matt.

Lovely kit and the back after as well. We had one and ran her for years. Mighty.

Love 11pm diesel creek videos. Hey from Australia.

About halfway into the loading process, I found myself starting to sing Matt's "Come with me, and you will see, a ton of OSHA violations" song. 😊 Hopefully you didn't pay more than half its weight in scrap is worth because I fear that may be where you're headed with this one.

Matt, I read comments in amazement I’m a lot like you in respect of dealing with equipment on a daily basis. People please tell me something I don’t know

This could provide hours of KZfaq enjoyment!

This is GOOD Saturday…..got my coffee, breakfast in hand and Diesel Creek Matt recovery! I saw the poison ivy right away…..I hope you and your camera crew are not sensitive to that NASTY STUFF! I love your determination, helping hands and your connections

Similar situation to the D2 track loader I just drug home! Sitting for 50 plus years as well. Looks like the old Allis is a lot less worn out than the Cat I have. Great video as always and good luck with the project! 👍

LOL - "I'm feeling better about this thing by the second" - famous last words. Good luck with this one, Matt.

This makes me smile, it reminds me of the old John Deer version of this minus the excavator attachment that I could have bought. All she needed was some repairs to the drive lines on one of the tracks. I even helped rebuild the old girl. Still kicking myself for not buying it. But at least it wasn't scraped. A farmer bought it either for parts or to rebuild.

Finally another video so soon can't wait for your videos so excited, thank you Matt♥️

A show of hands, how many at the beginning of the move said to yourself your gonna need a bigger chain! Keep em coming Matt 👍

I love how the dog follows the big ole dozier like it's his best buddy. I would think most dogs would running for the hills.

Matt, you have such a phenomenal disposition! Your uplifting perspective, assurance, and hard working attitude is the reason you can achieve anything that you put your focus on. Keep it up!

Yes Saturday morning toons for adults thanks matt

That extraction was a fine ballet of heavy equipment. Impressive work there gentlemen! 👍👍

Ah yes, the rare Scorpion configuration, love it!

Love the sound of those diesels ticking over, can anyone imagine these mighty machines ever being replaced with electric machines???

I wouldnt mind if your videos were longer it very interesting enjoy watching keep saving old equipment cant wait to see more of reviving the case

I would love to see another video on this machine later in the future hope she can be saved

Hats off to the inventor of the chain.

Good luck getting it going. Enjoyed the video.

Love the recovery missions Matt! ❤

man i get so exited when you upload something. 4 videos within 2 weeks thats a record!

Thanks for the link to Scrappy's KZfaq - Its AWESOME, man has that guy got some kit - A clever bloke, no wonder you two get on!

LOVE OLD EQUIPMENT !!!!! no DEF, no unnecessary electronics, no fancy tools needed. just bang on it and go.

Now that’s what you call working with what you got. Cool way to load this beast.

Hello yes a new Diesel Creek Video on a Saturday! Thumbs UP to Matt !!

Full restore! Vote this up!

Never underestimate old American Heavy metal. Built to last a century or more.

Matt the machine saver. Great recovery. You've your work cut out with this one Matt but your positive, carefree attitude will be a huge help in you turning this Allis from a sows ear to a silk purse. Great work. Thanks.

Is the WHOLE of Pennsylvania literally littered with ancient broken macines hiding in the woods? Sure seems like it! 😆

😂 Basically brand new 50 years ago , love it!! Great channel , big up from Ireland!!

Matt I appreciate your efforts in saving her.

Matt, I hope you decide to dig into this one further. I realize it may lead to just being MORE sure that it's scrap. Nevertheless, it would be interesting to watch, particularly on the off chance of success. The retrieval and loading on this episode were instructive and a bit surprising -- I didn't expect even the two machines to be able to lift the crawler so readily. Your videos are always a great mix of surprise, entertainment, and education. Thanks for that!

I can’t tell if I’m more impressed with how easy it was for y’all to get that low boy under it, or how absolutely horrified that I was about to watch it drop 5 feet with a THUD.

Love the old girl. Get her going.

Keep em coming, Sir!

👍👍👍👍👍👌Absolutely a double wow finding, getting it out of the bush and getting it back to your property, you and Sam work great together, and as always great video , very interesting content thanks for sharing your projects and knowledge……priceless!!!

I've always wondered where my interest in stuff like this came from. I guess my parents started it with Tonka toys when I was just a young kid in the 1960s. Interestingly, I remember a track loader with a backhoe on it, very similar to that one, used in a sandbox behind my grandparent's house. Great video once again, Matt!

Amazed , absolutely amazed. At what broke free

That thing is actually in pretty good shape for sitting in the woods for 50+ years. Definitely not all banged up and beat on. If everything breaks free and it had a good thorough reconditioning, no doubt it will look terrific!! 👍🏻😎👍🏻

I am jealous, I love that and it is still in the trees. You are the right person for this job. Look forward to more videos on the crawler.

I love watching you rescue old equipment like this and getting them running its why i watch your channel

Your knowledge and positive attitude is always contagious 😊

Really enjoyed this video like so many others at Diesel Creek. It's fascinating, a real treat to watch you bring old machinery back to life. Thanks

Love the video nothing like waking up to old iron being rescued

I showed this video to my OSHA rep, and he started showing signs of distress. You've made a fan out of me for life!

Good video as always Matt 44:00 @Diesel Creek

Looks like a boat anchor to me! I look forward to what you decide to do with this machine.

That was a state-of-the-art mochine when parked 👍

That 977 sounds awesome 😎

Last time I saw a track loader with a backhoe, it was my old Tonka track loader from the 70's. This one looks like a long shot to get back in working order, but the kid in me is rooting for it.

Got to say, although i love every one of your video's, this is probably the most excited i've been about a resurrection of yours. This is the true spirit of bringing a machine back from the dead. Not only dragging it out from 50 years worth of undergrowth, but the fact it's so unqiue in how it's got a backhoe, combined with the absolutely awesome shot of the 2 old machines holding it in the air whilst it was loaded up, i honestly can't wait to see a series bringing this thing back to life. Keep up the amazing work Matt, cheers for the continued thorough entertainment

This one looks pretty tough! That recovery was brutal, scary to watch for sure!

I think it’s amazing how you are Abel to bring these machines back to life 👍👍👍👍👍😃😃😎

Boy, I'd never waste my time on that pile of scrap iron. But I'll enjoy watching you do it. LOL.

Absolute superb content scrap or not. love to see old warriors been saved.

After Sam had dragged it out and got it past the slope, I was waiting for Matt to ask if he should try to put it in neutral… 😂😂😂

I really enjoy your videos. They remind me of my teenage years back in the 70's working for my dad. He would go out and buy stuff like this and we would get them running and put them to work.

Keep the faith!!!!

Can't wait to watch more of this machine, but if anyone can free up the engine,Matt has the knowledge and experience it takes. Go get em' Matt!

Decent recovery session. Love it

At 15.44 it looks like you have rescued a dinosaur from the jungle lol. Awesome.

I love how you make this old machines waking up again greeting from Sweden