Marty T
My Most Favourite Kiwi
One of my all-time favorite YouTubers is Marty T, a talented New Zealander living off-grid in the stunning Marlborough Sounds. With over half a million subscribers, Marty captivates viewers with his incredible ingenuity, rescuing and restoring abandoned vintage tractors, excavators, bulldozers, and other heavy farming equipment that’s been left to rust for decades.
His videos showcase pure Kiwi and farming resourcefulness—fixing seized engines, fabricating parts from scrap, and bringing these old machines back to life on a budget, all while highlighting sustainable living powered by his famous DIY micro-hydro system.
In his latest video, Marty dives into another satisfying repair project (check out the channel for the most recent upload—his content never disappoints!). If you love real-deal mechanical wizardry without the fluff, Marty T is essential watching.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@MartyT
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