Vintage Grader fixing a Potholed Gravel Driveway

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2 жыл бұрын

We had a wet winter which created some deep potholes on our shared access 6km driveway, time to put the Aveling Barford MT grader back to work.
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@redline3737 2 жыл бұрын

Some people watch animal videos to relax. Some people watch nature videos to relax. We're here watching mankind fight the ever losing battle against mother nature with at least 120hp of earth dulling fury to relax.

@ajherholdt 2 жыл бұрын

Sigh...! When the neighbours just aren't pulling their weight... What's a person to do... 😁😁

@yeagerxp 2 жыл бұрын

LOL 🤣🤣🤣

@Miphen0707 2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha ha good one and I enjoy the video as well.

@Miphen0707 2 жыл бұрын

@@ajherholdt I agree. What can be done I wonder! Can the council help out I wander ?

@yeagerxp 2 жыл бұрын

@@Miphen0707 What council? He is from the land down under where "The women glow and the men plunder" LOL

@riharikaa809 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marty if I shared the driveway with you I would definitely be buying the beers and fuel. Some people don’t know how lucky they are.

@johnkruton9708 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’d buy a few truck loads of gravel for the worst spots. Too bad we couldn’t have Andrew Camarata barge all the shale he’s got on his mountain to Marty T….Now that would be a Collaboration!!! I’m not sure how far Marty T is from a port but that sure would be epic.!!!

@nobodyo_o5286 2 жыл бұрын

My father is like this if he see some problems hid fix it immediately

@murphymmc 2 жыл бұрын

I suppose the good thing about the neighbors who share the driveway not chipping in is that you can ignore them when they complain that you didn't do it to their liking. If they pay in, then you'll have a requirement list of just how they'd want it. You're a good man, Marty.

@JohnSmith-pl2bk 2 жыл бұрын

Marty T 2 hours ago A few of them paid for gravel and roller hire this time so I'm good with that

@puggawompy Жыл бұрын

Not trying to sound grim, but Marty IS the neighbour you want in the event of the great apocalypse, he can build free hydro power, fix all manner of mechanical faults, restore earth moving machinery, and is calm & resourceful under pressure... and make does in a rural setting, inventing tools & finding practical solutions. Onya mate!!

@sunnyd4288 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite aspect about you and your channel, Marty, is your ability to present learning opportunities for your friends, viewers - and especially your kids - in a uniquely calm and patient manner. Few people are privileged with such a role model and you inspire me to act in a similar way for my two young kids. Thanks for the great content!

@scottdustin4840 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite parts of your videos include the kids...human. They are so darn cute. 4 legged are just as cute though.

@davidgibson5756 2 жыл бұрын

Those graders with the chain drive and walking beams are just about unstoppable. Very cool to see the scarifier in action.

@beakittelscherz5419 2 жыл бұрын

Scary Fire indeed 😁

@paulwomack5866 2 жыл бұрын

Heh. Unstoppable perhaps, but a teensy spec in the fuel system doesn't half slow 'em down...

@davidsnyder2000 Жыл бұрын

I can’t get over the power that motor grader has. It’s almost like watching a dozer at work 😄👍

@markthorrowgood3266 2 жыл бұрын

That "Damn the Torpedos" t-shirt is downright awesome. Love seeing the Kiwi countryside as well, it's where I grew up.

@conundrumconundrum5589 2 жыл бұрын

Mr T's road service and heavy equipment repair.

@stevenlatham4397 2 жыл бұрын

I love how in all your videos you give that old equipment hell. You don’t baby it around. I have nothing but respect for all those old machines.

@jefferyholland 2 жыл бұрын

I hope your neighbors appreciate you maintaining the road. Maybe they will watch this and chip in some stone next year.

@MartyT 2 жыл бұрын

A few of them paid for gravel and roller hire this time so I'm good with that

@aserta 2 жыл бұрын

@@MartyT You should seriously have a talk with all of them over a few beers about making a co-fund that's purely for road maintenance (i'm unsure if it's exactly that way, but i heard there's funds that can be made specifically for certain purposes, and only the agreed needs allow the people tied to it to retrieve money). Kinda uncool in a way that it's all left up to you, we (9 families) agreed on ours that each two years an assessment is made and that regardless of any other things, a fund is made to deal with it. What sucks for us is we're not legally allowed to modify the road surface, we would've put a proper road surface by now...

@VintageTexas59 2 жыл бұрын

@@MartyT That's good, was just going to ask if they chipped in, diesel and your time Marty. Road looks great again, nice job ! Cheers from Texas * * *

@daithi007 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they seem to be very comfortable getting work done for free, his time and equipment. Bunch of Jokers. They provided gravel and a roller, big whoop. Smh.

@jefferyholland 2 жыл бұрын

@@MartyT Nice to have good neighbors like you. Well done Marty

@rasmuskurten8455 2 жыл бұрын

All the effort that goes into filming these videos really shows. We notice, and we thank you!

@nasahomie 2 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine the satisfaction you get Marty. These machines were built for a purpose. You revived a old piece of equipment and put it back to work even if it's part time. That's like taking grandpa out of the nursing home for one last home project. If that machine was sentient you sure would have put a smile on its face to do an honest days work.

@ClintsHobbiesDIY 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Marty. Your neighbors should be happy.

@gregbrechelt2295 Жыл бұрын

Lived out the west of Auckland and all the roads were gravel as a kid I would watch these beasts dressing them roads all the time, it was just normal to see them on the roads around Newzealand.

@Cameron2874 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear your neighbors finally put their hands in theirs pockets and helped out a bit this time. Super cheap needs to sponsor you with a paint sprayer now and a couple of 200 litre drums of paint for all your machines.

@leslierhodes5467 2 жыл бұрын

My goodness me you’re a man of too many talents which without the neighbours would be sunk

@JohnSmith-pl2bk 2 жыл бұрын

Marty T 1 day ago They did cover costs of gravel and roller hire this time so we're squared up ;)

@ryanboldt7751 Жыл бұрын

I love old machines put back to use! Great Stuff and now a nice road. It takes skill to grade properly, we’ll done!

@thomasbailey8306 2 жыл бұрын

The old Girl sounds alot better. Great Video Thank You for sharing...

@Zerostar369 2 жыл бұрын

Man you live in paradise. You're so lucky. I would give anything to get the heck out of the city and find a place like that.

@larrymaxwell5535 2 жыл бұрын

That's awfully nice of you of you to help your neighbors, but they need to do their part!

@squiddly-diddly 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of my childhood when roads were made and not simply laid ...

@paulvale2985 2 жыл бұрын

Not only do the likes of Marty and other tech youtubers (AvE, TPAI, Big Clive etc) do technically challenging projects they take time out to film and post their work for our enjoyment; Legends all, thank you.

@crzy11000 2 жыл бұрын

Ave has quit making anything but comedy vids. I had so much hope when he got the CNC but I have yet to see him use it how he said he planned to for doing projects for Patreons. He now seems to resting on his laurels . I really hope his patreons have pulled their support because they sure are not getting their moneys worth.

@rong-man1502 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy seeing you working the grader. It’s such a fine machine in the hands of someone who’s willing take the time to bring it back into operational condition. Your skills are amazing.

@alsaku33 2 жыл бұрын

You sir are a badass. Love your videos, its the diversity of your tasks that make your channel so cool! Almost every time I watch one of your videos, I smile thinking a ram brought me here 🥲

@donhalford2237 2 жыл бұрын

Ah Yes, Another good one. And you fixed two things - the road and the road grader

@jaybazza248 2 жыл бұрын

She really made the grade. 🚜🚜🚧🚧

@coreysim2811 2 жыл бұрын

I hope he brought his I hope he brought his kid with him I used to go out to search Mount with my dad in the mail and the guys used to take me around on their tractors and stuff in graders and all that stuff it was quite a fun experience I've never forgotten it over oh I wrote 29 years

@t_rex8767 2 жыл бұрын

its cool to see that old machines can still be used like this

@bin_chicken80 2 жыл бұрын

"Make it poo again!" 😂 Briliant.

@MRrwmac 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the stoppage! The little guy sure is helpful with the animals making sure they ae eating and healthy…haha.

@jennifervanderloop8990 2 жыл бұрын

Potholes look the same all over the world.

@nigelhudson1948 2 жыл бұрын

I served my apprenticeship at Aveling-Barford in the early seventies when I guess that this grader was built. It's really heartwarming see this machine in working order and still doing a job 50 years later. AB was a great profitable company with some excellent products but it became dragged into the great British Leyland disaster which ultimately led to its demise.

@ocevicheband502 Жыл бұрын

The screaming 2stroke Rigid Ailing Bastard! Ride ye blade!!!

@Rockport1911 2 жыл бұрын

" shared driveways" would be lost without people like Marty :)

@herbertbell9438 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you all pull together to take care of your road. In the US we'd depend on the county to do that and they might show up once a year if that. Less on some roads. I ended up putting a grader cutting edge on the back of my mini van and grading one road that the county hardly ever grades despite the high traffic on it.

@thaum1 2 жыл бұрын

What an absolute gent of a neighbour. I think you should be shamming them into putting gravel on this year.

@ChuckOso4483 2 жыл бұрын

If I had a free trip to anywhere, it'd be to Marty T's driveway.

@PS-Straya_M8 2 жыл бұрын

Its a shame the neighbours can't help out a little but at least we get to see your great videos! 👍😁

@kymberlypray6985 2 жыл бұрын

With its plethora of knobs and levers, and the way the front appears almost skeletal and so steampunk, the grader looks like something Caractacus Potts would be driving. Hey! Ho! Chitty Chitty.

@silasmarner7586 2 жыл бұрын

Your son is awesome! He has a good Dad!

@MrTheBigNoze 2 жыл бұрын

What a cool machine. I love the New Zealand landscape as well, very beautiful

@hypercube33 Жыл бұрын

When I was a kid I rode around with my grandpa doing this. He'd pull the shoulders up at an angle to the center and then do a final pass leveling it so its highest in the center so water runs down the sides to the ditches.

@gayle4804 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing Like waking up early in the morning and I mean early and watching vintage machinery do something that that was done and used in years past! Thank you!

@bertenerny7867 2 жыл бұрын

Marty, your channel is fascinating to say the least. Thank you. Bert

@louielouie6259 2 жыл бұрын

You should wear a dress shirt and a giant hat. Good on ya for fixing the drive. 🍻

@WilliamAlanPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

Your neighbors don't realize how lucky they are! Good work, sir!

@shannonsisk 2 жыл бұрын

Love to watch this channel when I just want to chill and relax and it’s too cold out to fix anything of my own. 👍

@harrytaylor6854 2 жыл бұрын

well done sir Marty the old scrap grader did it's job quite well

@mczookoz364 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched your videos for several years and enjoy all of the, thankyou 👌

@nikkicarlson8511 Жыл бұрын

She's a wicked old machine, looks like fun to drive 👍🏻

@kragfearghal 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Mr.T ,showing off your Grader on what a great machine & Operator may do! Your Driveway, or gravel/dirt road would be identical here in New England. You explain the repair so a simpleton like myself enjoys . Grader was my favorite Tonka toy growing up as a kid, many years ago. You do great repair work Sir, please continue to share with the Internet World your adventures where you live, greatly appreciated here .

@bruceleealmighty 2 жыл бұрын

A nicely constructed driveway always makes life easier. If you can direct standing water away from any road surfaces. Ditches, gutters and any kind of water retaining construct helps immeasurably, but knowing the direction of flow and possibly laying down a conduit for excess may solve more than just the irregular rain problems. A good rake could help bring up some old gravel and put your driveway on to a better direction as well. Not sure how much you want to do overall.😜

@kirk467 2 жыл бұрын

Time to get the grader out, I always enjoy watching you run the grader and all of your equipment the you’ve repaired MartyT! Always exciting and educational watching your videos brother, I hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe and healthy my friend! I’m always praying for you and your family my friend and the whole world! Thanks for sharing MartyT, you’re much appreciated brother! 👌🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🇺🇸 Kirk, Louisiana

@roberthughes9856 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Brought back memories of 1964 when I was 8 and living on a cattle station near Cohuna in northern Victoria. Over several days a crew resurfaced the public gravel road for some 4/5 miles. Us kids couldn't wait to get home from school and watch the graders leveling. I liked the big old Cat dozer as well!

@trentgibson7947 2 жыл бұрын

Those camera angles Marty 👌🏼

@MikeZMonroe 2 жыл бұрын

Your grader reminds me of the one our small town USA used for local road projects. It was bright red. Our home located on Main Street for it would pass in the morning to its destination. My brother and I would follow it on our bikes and spend the day watching it work. Love it…

@ianwille5780 2 жыл бұрын

Cool to see that old machine working. It’s always nice to have neighbors who want a nice driveway but have no intention of helping or paying for the driveway

@richardjones5255 2 жыл бұрын

I call that another good day's work, and an interesting video to come out of the projects, thank you.

@organiccold 2 жыл бұрын

Marty does it all, from roads to power generators.. love it

@jamesbreault5762 2 жыл бұрын

Marty is highway maintenance on dirt road,👍👍👍👍very good job

@mrashid3643 Жыл бұрын

You the man. No. I mean you THE MAN! Ever since I came across your first video a week ago I am now hooked. Very calming videos.

@renerobes30 2 жыл бұрын

Neighbors, a blessing or a curse. Should look after each other, however, doesn't work out that way. Today, two boaters in a ragged sailboat, no mast, ran out of fuel for their outboard on the river in front of my house. Got them some fuel, made them two shear pins for their tiny two-stroke motor prop as they had broken theirs and had no spares (the outboard looked a proper mess but started easily and ran, amazing little Yamaha). Help your fellow man as you did Marty. Good job.

@MartyT 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate

@donnaml8776 2 жыл бұрын

You’re a good neighbor. I’m sure all your neighbors appreciate the work you do on the driveway. Very interesting. Love seeing your son, he’s getting big. Those little rams are so cute. Thanks for sharing and taking the time, while you worked, to film. I’m sure it would of gone much faster if you didn’t bother with filming, but then we wouldn’t get to enjoy watching the work get done. Wishing you good health. May the Lord Jesus bless you.

@amossnowdaharleyman9179 2 жыл бұрын

Old iron working: LOVE IT. I sold all my really old machines and upgraded/upgrading to new or at least something with a year model starting with a 20 .

@christurner5473 2 жыл бұрын

The old girl lives on to fight another day

@davel4708 Жыл бұрын

You're the Bob Ross of earthmoving machinery Marty.

@peterlanum6970 2 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed, I run the new blades now but the old school stuff was way easier to repair.

@adambassador7727 2 жыл бұрын

I hope your neighbours appreciate what a generous man you are with your time and equipment. You're more than a decent neighbour that anybody would appreciate having around.

@JohnSmith-pl2bk 2 жыл бұрын

Marty T 1 day ago They did cover costs of gravel and roller hire this time so we're squared up ;)

@jimmybritt9537 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you have lazy neighbors cause I like watching you run the machines 👍👍🇺🇸

@kathylondon-anthony368 2 жыл бұрын

What a way to hint at your neighbors for helping out

@JohnSmith-pl2bk 2 жыл бұрын

Marty T 1 day ago They did cover costs of gravel and roller hire this time so we're squared up ;)

@mossmonaco9061 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant result. GAS - Grader Appreciation Society.

@tfoley455 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job as usual marty. Hope your neighbors appreciate you and what you do

@JohnSmith-pl2bk 2 жыл бұрын

Marty T 2 hours ago A few of them paid for gravel and roller hire this time so I'm good with that

@walixfred6624 Жыл бұрын

I live in the country, the snow plow don’t come here so the community got an older grander to do the job, we moved and I miss seeing it drive by, plowing snow with built on side blades with a sander (sprays sand on road)

@billyhaddock5540 2 жыл бұрын

Marty, great job with the Vintage Grader, keeping the driveway clean of holes.

@GrandsonofKong 2 жыл бұрын

UGH..hit a nerve with neighbors who do nothing to help maintain a shared road. Never an offer to help pay for the gravel or lift a shovel for almost 6 years after we bought. Getting too old to handle it myself, finally dug deep in the wallet and paved to our driveway and stopped. Road beyond continues to get worse and worse and still nothing. You're a good neighbor Marty, you'd think they'd throw you a few $$$$ for diesel!

@JohnSmith-pl2bk 2 жыл бұрын

An Aussie politician (born in NZ) did that too. The local council were induced to pave all the way to his letterbox....then dirt road after that.

@d.sparkes346 2 жыл бұрын

She’s a strong sounding unit, well done

@KingLewyVIXIXI 2 жыл бұрын

They like a bit of grease and dirt and stuff on them those old engines, but they don’t like it in the fuel lines and taps anywhere. Man I want to live in new zeal and with lots of big toys 😎

@tonieveritt7045 2 жыл бұрын

Morning marty you getting these machines must save you a fortune because if you had to have people in to do these roads that would be loads of money so a good idea you having these machines they pay in the long run.

@MartyT 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@drchan5893 2 жыл бұрын

great video sir, "old iron never die's"

@The_Charlie_Whiskey 2 жыл бұрын

It’s even more satisfying when you use equipment you saved.

@stevebloke5455 2 жыл бұрын

you're neighbours must owe you a beer or two by now?? nice work Marty always a pleasure.

@JohnSmith-pl2bk 2 жыл бұрын

Marty T 2 hours ago A few of them paid for gravel and roller hire this time so I'm good with that

@mattperetin5440 2 жыл бұрын

Ram and the kids voiced opinions that they like it too.

@gerhardwidmann5016 2 жыл бұрын

Hallo mein Lieber es ist einfach genial deine Videos anzuschauen, vielen Dank 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️

@ewanstewart8011 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see your neighbours spending some of their hard earned on road maintenance 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@JohnSmith-pl2bk 2 жыл бұрын

Marty T 1 day ago They did cover costs of gravel and roller hire this time so we're squared up ;)

@josephpecoul6532 2 жыл бұрын

Another fine example of how important it is to do Maintenance on your equipment thanks for the video.

@Gappasaurus 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished watching the entire grader saga Marty, you do amazing work 😎👍 Hopefully you drilled some weep holes into the jockey boxes, seeing them filled with rusty rainwater hurt my soul 😅

@tolbaszy8067 2 жыл бұрын

Making dirt roads is an art few understand. That base material you have is superb with its variety of aggregate. It locks together better than gravel of similar size. Dressing fine stuff on top makes it look good, but too thick and it will just become new potholes. Crowning is critical, especially on flatter sections. You are better off just driving on the graded original stuff and the fines will make their way to the surface when it rains, just like floating wet concrete. You have to be the best neighbor! Thanks for another great video!

@robertheyes3975 2 жыл бұрын

So very cool watching a grader working. Thanks, Marty.

@neillh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing another great video 👍

@garymallard4699 2 жыл бұрын

Another Master Class from a Classy Guy 👍

@jimlong527 2 жыл бұрын

Marty you are are proper man fixing the roadway for others as well. Hello / Cheers from Rotonda West Florida on the Gulf USA.

@JohnSmith-pl2bk 2 жыл бұрын

Marty T 1 day ago They did cover costs of gravel and roller hire this time so we're squared up ;)

@bruceleealmighty 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing that there is a filter, just not right up against the tank makes me feel more confident. Love watching your self reliance activities. Thanks for bringing us along.

@mikemcauley1801 2 жыл бұрын

I've got 5 shared neighbours just like yours marty.Looks like its up to me.Oh well.Love your channel.Thanks for your shared efforts

@redpillgreenenergy141 2 жыл бұрын

It's was too funny, I had my thumbs up at the end after the fuel repair then your video did a cut-over to you doing the same thing for a split-second distance, and time (since you recorded this may be days/weeks before) was bridged. From South Carolina USA to your mountain home. Love all your videos!

@greendrake8864 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks once again Marty T. Enjoyable and relaxing.

@jcadult101 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see the gravel getting brought in. Sucks to see hard work taken advantage of because they know you'll keep fixing it.

@JohnSmith-pl2bk 2 жыл бұрын

Marty T 2 hours ago A few of them paid for gravel and roller hire this time so I'm good with that

@orphandog51410 2 жыл бұрын

Always a good time watching you fixing on some piece of equipment. Thank you.

@joshjablonicky171 2 жыл бұрын

Always look forward to your videos we never know what's going to be next always interesting I've learned a lot from watching your videos thank you appreciate all the hard work you put into it for us.

@wiseoldfool 2 жыл бұрын

Your driveway is now better than many of our main roads! Looking forward to the video of you and your helpers making and installing a raincoat for the grader.