Will it RUN? Rescuing an Abandoned JD 650G Dozer

We’re heading deep into Eastern Kentucky for a high-stakes rescue of a John Deere 650G dozer. This machine has been sitting for over three years after the owner passed away, and it’s a mechanical nightmare: no cylinders, no reverse, and a 12-hour round trip on $5.76/gallon diesel. In this video, we troubleshoot the JD 650G’s direct-drive transmission, use "Freeze Off" and heat to break loose frozen linkages, and test the rear winch. We also showcase a unique 6-way folding V-blade on another unit in the yard. Can we get this machine moving under its own power, or did we buy a 20,000-pound paperweight? 00:00 Intro: The Abandoned 650G Mission 01:15 $5.76 Diesel & The Kentucky Road Trip 01:54 First Inspection: Dozer with No Cylinders 02:27 High-Stakes Loading Strategy 10:49 Back at the Shop: "We Have No Reverse" 11:56 Kevin’s New Shirt & 2-Year-Old Beef Jerky 14:12 Unloading the 650G 14:54 Unique Folding V-Blade Demo 20:14 Testing the Shifter: Identifying the "Stuckage" 24:12 Troubleshooting Frozen Transmission Linkages 32:28 Installing New Batteries 36:03 Success! Testing Forward & Reverse 38:11 Full Winch & Cable Power Test 42:32 Restoration Plans: Leaks & 650G Features 46:26 Merchandise & Patreon Outro #JohnDeere #HeavyEquipment #DozerRepair #C&CEquipment Emails [email protected] [email protected] Equipment and attachments www.ccsurplus.com Parts www.ccsurplusparts.com