If We Start It We Keep It! 

Hey guys , I used to operate one of those. It’s a 20 ton rough terrain crane. I ran it in Germany in 1969. Had a great driving it on the Autobahn. There is a master clutch on the operators right side near the floor that disconnects the crane from the engine so when you start it nothing is engaged. If you have any questions let me know and I’ll try to remember how everything works for ya.

Hose water is the only flavored water I need.

Alan is a great addition to your crew. He’s knowledgeable, calm and fun to be around.

You guys are great mechanics! You remind me of my dad. There wasn’t anything that he couldn’t work on and get to running. Anytime, anyone who had problems with their equipment. They always called on my dad. I’ve seen my dad, pour sweat on the side of the road for hours. Working on folks vehicles that he had never met before. If he seen someone stranded he always stopped to lend a hand. I lost my dad on Father’s Day 2005. And the most thing that I remember him for is his gratefulness to others. He would do anything for anyone. Wether he knew you or not. And if they tried to pay him for the work he done. He would not except it. And the ones that told him that they didn’t have any money to pay him. Which he didn’t charge any money anyway. He would tell them to charge it. :) …. I will never forget my dad. Gone…. But, never forgotten!

When I was in the Army Reserve (1983 - 1993), the Engineer Battalion (CBT), I was with had one of those parked in the motor pool. There was only one soldier in the whole battalion (a SFC), who was authorized to do anything other than look (from a distance), at, or photograph it. Both cabs had a retrofit that placed locking mechanisms on the doors, and the windows were all in place. Memory Lane. 🙂

One thing I really liked about this video, was it got right into the main topic/subject, which was working on the crane, without all the extra video footage of prep at shop, travel time lapse, etc. Short and sweet and to the point!!

Only a guy that straps a lot of heavy equipment down and regularly uses ratchet straps can appreciate exactly how cool that was when Dave executed a perfect toss, slap, and grab WITH a correct safety wrap over the flat hook. 👍🏻😎👍🏻 Your reaction Dave was perfect!!! LMAO!!! 🤣🤣🤣

I smell a new rig for the Mtn. Fortress! I love seeing these old random machines see a second or 10th life.

Hydraulic hoses with quick connects for your skid steer or other equipment is worth gold to take up those outriggers without the engine

I just love watching Alan work his magic on these old machines!

HeavyD little by little you are developing a whole construction company that Joh Wayne's Fighting Seabees would get along famously with, all over the world. Creating civilization out of chaos!

2:30 i love how Hans took Allan so literal. Made me laugh.

The strap throw was next level

There’s a water bottle called cirkul it’s almost the same thing it’s 20$ at Walmart for the starter kit and the flavors are about $4 each. The starter kit comes with 2 flavors and the bottle. You can adjust how much flavor is added and even set it to just plain water.

Don't get rid of this one. Keep and use it. Its awesome. Gotta paint some rocks chucks on it after getting it running.

Would love to see a new video of when you build a fire under it and get her running~! A very versatile hunk of iron. Could be money in the bank for helping with big projects!

The most impressive part of this move was Dave throwing up the headache ball those things aren't light course he had to have Diesel Dave end the vidg probably cause he was in truck with Ice on the boys 😂😂😂

I want more videos of this getting running.

Thank you for saving her. We had those to load dummy cargo on are FS ( sister ship) of US Army Supply ship from WW-2 Mr. Roberts) Film fame. We had Stevidor come from a near by Guard unit to practice with the double boom on the FS. They set these cranes on dock to load pallets of dummy cargo on board. I remember watching the operator always checking his swing break in the crane cab. Good times back in the very late 1970s. The blade on front of crane, they used to smooth out area for crane set up. Very heavy duty truxk cranes.

So close but yet so far! . First time in utah driving with my son, driving to SMCO. saw Heavy D driving a sick ass 6x6....as i pull in Diesel Dave walking in! Just to say Hey! Inspired by you guys keep up the good work!

I love watching you guys play. Anyone else says it’s impossible; you guys show up and it’s time to play in the sand box. Amazing expert skills. !!!

Dave, with Alan by his side, can figure out anything.

@HeavyD, you should hook up with storm chaser PhD Reed Timmer. He had a modified F350 (named the Dominator) with reinforced sheet metal and plexiglass windows. He still has it, but its falling apart. This would be a perfect project for y'all.

Genuine, hardworking, amazing person. I wish there were more like you.

That is a giant Tonka toy I’m sure my son had one of those 30 plus years ago, leave it to you to get a big boy size one. Too fun 😀👍❤️❤️

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH MR. HEAVY D SPARKS FOR ALL THE SHOW'S. DIESEL DAVE CAN DO ANYTHING. PLEASE KEEP SHOWING MORE OF YOUR GREATEST SHOWS SIR'S.

5:49 Heavy D honestly has the best job ever. You can tell he takes great pride on what he does. He’s got a great crew whole bunch more. I learn so much from watching his videos. Would love to work with him as well.. definitely my dream job. Keep up the great work Heavy D. God bless

Much Respect guys from Somerset UK. 🇬🇧🙏

i love that look on D's face when he's operating some new shit and his wheels are turnin 100k rpm

You guys never cease to amaze me. You can move and rescue anything!

I recognize that crane. I worked for a company back in the 90's that thought buying the old army crane was money well spent. LMAO! That is a mid to late 60's American Hoist & Derrick, 20 ton crane. I think it is model 2380 or 3285. I remember it has a V8 265 Cummins on the main power unit and a JN6I 6 cylinder for the crane. It can be quite noisy to operate. It's all mechanical and was very touchy. I was about the only person that would operate it. After I quite working there. The only time is was used, was for crushing 55 gal steel drums with the blade on the front. The master cylinders that operate the levers, were always a problem. If the fluid bypassed the cups, you could drop a load real easy.

Dude has the most interesting and entertaining life in the automotive industry 🔥

Hey, I love what you guys do to help people in need!! It's amazing to see that good people are in this world. Total respect guy.❤ Subscribed and watching from New Zealand

That telehandler is a beast.

When I was in army I operated that crane 20 ton RT brings back memories 😊

I knew if anyone was going to get that crane moved the HeavyD team was going to be the one to do it.

My favorite guys on RU-vid thank you so much for the content. Please put out as much of these videos as you can we love them and you guys.

Hans is the best dude !

Yep a very old school manual/ mechanical crane unit . Those things will work your butt off when you operate them for long. They were made that way to be easier t9 maintain than the equipment we have now!

That went way smoother than I expected.

Alan is a work horse

I knew you guys would get it you got the best group of guys with you. Keep up the amazing work you do; your community must be proud to have you and your team.

Retired DAV here.. my MOS 62f was crane operator.. thought it was pretty cool seeing you buying something that I actually have a ton of experience operating.. can't wait to see more of this crane.. which model is it? is it the 2385?

Can you guys start making videos on how you’re fixing up these big tractors and vehicles that you’re recovering and obtaining for free? I would like to see some of these follow up videos on what the status is on these awesome vehicles, you’ve recovered!

You guys never disappoint me. This old man loves your channel

Way to go! I knew that y'all would get it moved!!! I'm sure the farmer and neighbors are glad that it's gone.... hope that there isn't too much wrong with the engine. It'll be a great addition to your Big Boy Toys! 🤔🤣👍👍❤️😊 george 😎🤿🦈🐙🇺🇲 TEXAS

Dave throwing the strap across and hooking it was def the best part ans an equipment mover myself i aspire to be that skilled

The reason you guys were successful at retrieving it and the other 4 couldn't is because you guys have a professional wizard and they don't. That rig is going to be a great tool if you can get it restored to good working order.

Always amazed at what projects you guys get into.

3:10 i LOVE Midway! One of the most beautiful places out there!

Finding more ole iron surrounded by beautiful scenery! Best job ever.......

HeavyD never fails to amaze us, great work guys

Alan could definitely use this on his house. If he can get it up the hill. Big If.

Great video like usual! Awesome work fellas. 👏 MEN! MEN! MEN! 💪

I think all of you have good experience with recovery of big equipment. Alan is very knowledgeable about old equipment. That's gotta be a plus.

That is a big boy, hope to see more videos of you guys getting it up and running.🤠

I'm excited to see what you guys use this for!

Midway is such a beautiful place, used to go there as a kid and then snowmobile up in timber lakes. Thanks for the video! Love to watch the startup problem solving and thought that goes into the process.

Congrats on 3 mil👌

Would be neat to see this in action!

Takes my back to being a kid playing in the dirt with Tonka trucks

I'm not sure if you guys heard about a construction worker out here in Pacoima, California where a wall collapsed on a worker,but he was on ktla 5 news wearing a diesel power shirt in one of his birthday pictures. It seems he was a fan. He left a family behind.

model 2380 rough terrain crane. With that 10 foot boom extension, capacity is down to 15 tons. Used one in a floating bridge company, army national guard. You are going to love using a lube order to grease this machine !

The amount of vehicles you’ve recovered at this point is just insane

That is a massive machine to move.

We’ve got three of those on fixed on our barges. Workhorses.

Y’all are awesome!

Wondering what your thoughts on WD-40 are. Care to share? I mean, they say there’s 1000 uses for it. Just how many have you tried? Also, what’s the craziest thing you ever used it for? Mine was getting rid of a yellow jacket nest trying to happen in the outside wall of my basement (cinder blocks) by way of of the water spigot at the front of my house. Little bastahds were immune to everything else and I’m allergic. Out of pure desperation I sprayed half a can into the hole they made and watched for 3 days with no visible activity before sealing it up with insulation foam.Did the trick when all the hardware store recommended failed! Haven’t had a problem there since!

8:35 Hahahaha. Who else replayed this part to verify that their smoke detector was not the problem?

Literally looks like a Tonka toy, what fascinates me about old toys is how silly they look, yet were usually based off real life older equipment. How diverse that stuff use to look back than & we weren’t around to see it. Just the old toys that mimic it

Love watching y'all work and figure out when something doesn't work what to do next.

I stay hydrated with COORS beer everyday all day. Thanks COORS for being one of my sponsors.

So what happened to the squirrel? Did he make a new home at the yard?

His favorite part is getting shit for free! Me too. Pop's would take a bucket of shit just to get the bucket.

Can't wait to see that big boy running and doing WORK!! Great JOB!!

1:07 appreciate your work with 5 finger!!!!!! :-) lol!

Hook it up to the back of the Ranger and just drag it home 😂😂😂

Congrats on 3Millions !

Congrats on 3 MILLION Bro !! You could become a full-time influencer lololol congrats HeavyD you deserve the honor more than most.. your original content gets you your subs and they stay very loyal 💯 % again because of your content !

I bet you're get that engine going you probably can get $20,000 out of Pat crane I'm just assuming or depends on how much it cost to get the crane going good job diesel Brothers 💪

I like how Alan always states the obvious 😂

That's a cool find.. Hope you get it running

Hopefully air up makes it to Australia, will give it a try, in the meantime my fav method is carbonated/lightly sparkling soda water squirted with a good amount of concentrated lemon or lime juice - fasting and slow carb/keto approved.

Why not take it right to Allen"s Boneyard where it can RIP with the other tired vehicles.

Life goal be more like heavyd and diesel Dave

I’m impressed I operated a army crane 1972 exactly like the one you picked up.. I made a lot of crane lifts with that crane. Ft Eustis, Va 497th Engineer Company Brought back some great memories. I am currently operating a new 300 ton Manitowoc

I feel like this is a rerun, Buy you guys do so much, I'm probably just mixing it up with a similar rescue.😊

Holy sh@t Dave very impressive. You threw that headache ball like it was nothing.

come on "IF" you can move it!! we all know its yours Heavy D!... quit playn.. L0L

Another successful and awesome recovery. You guys are an amazing team.

The travel sequence is a key parts of your videos. In 3..2......1 initiate travel sequence.😂😂😂😂😂😂

really tired of the commercials

14:00 lol that was impressive. Great video.

I once replaced all the clutches on an English machine similar to this. It was powered by a Dorman diesel for both traction (crawler) and crane. No new replacement parts were available so I scoured every wrecking yard and assembled a group of clutch plates and appropriate centres, reassembled them with a couple having to have new facings and it worked until the boss got in and tried to operate it and pulled the boom over vertical.

Dave and his DOT dream loads! 😆❤️🤍💙

I've ran a crane like that before too, and would love to come take care of it for you! Worked on them too, adjusting, replacing and fixing clutches. Good Luck, I wish I could run across a deal like that!

I want to see this beauty lifting some cars out of cliffs !

Great video thanks Dave Sparks and company

Recovery super beast right there. You will be unstoppable

Man operate old friction machine crane work of art , had friend we purchased lot Hardox 400 for draglines, Dozer blades , etc he use load our trucks Bucyrus Erie 30B friction crane made look easy pretty amazing.