The fully extended, bucket loaded off the right side track... tip, is a good indication that the machine needed the top mount counter weight to do that maneuver in a stable manner. Looks stable enough in line with the tracks. The adjustable width under carriage would save a lot of head aches with over width haul permits, but she is still a big heavy one... Thanks for the guided tour, Chris.
It has been 13 1/2 yrs since I last ran any equipment ( got laid off in 2009 and retired a couple of years later ) But under the right job conditions . I wouldn't mind running that machine . Thanks for the ride along !
Just think how much faster Chris could have dug out the Bealy Good pond with that beast of a monster. He'd have had to buy a bigger Barney to haul all the dirt.
This got me thinking of everything you have to consider on a job. Bigger machine needs more dirt hauling to keep up. 2 Barneys would be better than a bigger one. Then you need an extra driver too. Even 3 depending how far the dirt is being hauled. So along with the cost of the bigger machine you then have the cost of another hauler and the driver to operate it. Which also means an extra trip to haul another Barney to the job site. Becomes easy to see why you only go for these if you are always doing big, large scale jobs.
Really like the feet free option, as Chris says ideal when your clearing out gullies, river edges and pond edges. Also in the cab it was really quiet compared to being on the outside, companies have done a lot of R&D into all round operators comfort over the last few years. I think they have finally realised that is a place of work, you could be potentially spending 8 to 10 hours a day sat in one of those things. With feedback from people like Chris and Mike at DP, who have a lot of followers, the companies that make these are going to have to take note.
In my understanding that’s possible because that cabin doesn’t have pilot hydraulics in controls, everything is wired and hence easy to add more comtrols to it with software.
Fabulous machine, in my nearly 30 years of operating I’ve never been on a machine that comes close to a Volvo and I’ve operated them all over the years. Best of luck with her.
Volvo people,hey Chris we will leave you to try this out ,be back a few hours 🤗 They come back in 2hours and Chris is sitting there smiling and showing them a Pond he built for them 😛 All that tech ,you seem to be processing that well . Like everything,there's a right machine for the jobs you do and you have proved the 220 to be the best fit ,is there a new 250 in the line up ?
Hi, At one time in the 1980s, I was driving a truck, the machine of similar type to yours, had a 26 yard bucket, 4 buckets full and I got the beep to go to tip. Massive machines (O&K brand), you would have loved having a go on one.
He would have needed a team of haul trucks to keep up with him since two scoops would have filled his one truck. Then you run into traffic flow issues especially backing down the dam to dump. All the extra hauling costs to get equipment to job sites plus extra fuel burn might have actually made it not profitable. The key to any job is right sizing the equipment and fuel burn rates offset against labor rates of workers. His 220 and haul truck are a pretty good compromise on the size jobs that he does regularly.
@@markpashia7067 well said, I was thinking those questions and I answered them just as you did, it comes down to using the correct tool for the job. A cabinet maker generally does not use a sledgehammer 😳‼️
I wonder if the on-board computing would allow you to write a macro -- to repeat actions. Seems like that would be handy for digging pipeline, or smoothing an area. With WiFi, perhaps you could operate remotely from pickup truck where coffee won't spill so easily.
Hey Chris, would that big machine even fit on top of a pond dam? Just wondering brother! What’s the reach difference between the 550 and the 220, just wondering?
As Chris walked around the machine I kept expecting to see a LetsDig18 decal plastered on its side... 🤣🤣🤣 Its too heavy for pond clean ups but I like the big bucket. Its seems to move surprisingly smooth.
The biggest volvo I've driven was 30 tonnes Chris loading volvo dump trucks on site in London a nice excavor to drive smoothly 👍 hey your missing your thumb 👍 nice Chris
Chris , it has your name on it. Joy stick works well with sock feet . Just replace the 977 Cat in for this. It might take a couple more $ to make the trade but you can manage it! I’ll put a little check in the mail as soon as I can find a few $. Your friend Gary.
Chris just looking???? "Just like mine only 2 1/2 times bigger!!!! " That's a big bucket. 4 scoops to the dump truck??? Hope you eye is well. Have a great weekend.
Coming to a job site near you. Chris Guins and his new EC550E. Clearing faster than before. Want a 10 acre pond? No problem. Can't wait for the clearing or pond to be dug? No worries. He will have you covered there also. He'll bring out the monster EC950, and stump trees and dig your pond at the same time.
Informative video.nice machine.you fit right into that seat with no problem.lot of visibility looks like.that is big bucket,but what’s to stop you to go bigger.uh huh uh huh.keep on doing your thing.😎😎😎👍👍👍
The question is will it pluck a tree out of the ground with out digging around the tree? Would it pull stumps out of the ground with out the tracks leaving the ground? You showed us that a bucket of dirt would lift one side of the tracks off of the ground. It may really need that extra counter weight. What would it cost to haul it to a job site? A new truck and trailer? Permits coming and going? But I'm sure it's fun to operate.
Hey Chris !!! Better hope that ""VOLVO "" doesn't get buried in a swamp for you to get out !! HAHA Will a ""THUMB" & your ""GRAPPLE "" fit on there too ?? Be a good ""PARTNERSHIP "" with John on this buy !!! 🤔🤔 Nice to see it operate even in the mud !!! 🙂🙃😊👍👍👍👍👍
Really like Volvo’s new excavators but I think they could have integrated the Co-Pilot into cab a lot better and moved the tractor display up towards the middle or top so it wouldn’t be obstructed by the Co-Pilot. Looks like it could have already used the extra weight added. I know it’s packed and wet but with that bucket I believe the tractor would have been better with it.
I'm sure that Big Girl there can Dig some dirt quick !! lololol... Would be nice to have something that Big for a job like Bealy's size lake was but, dammit man !! Can't imagine the price tag on that one...lolol... But, Oh the power it must have !! lolol... Don't know when you was there Chris but, Volvo needs to get your New one lined out for ya !! I'm sure they will get to ya pretty soon if they already haven't yet?? But, Great as always Man !! Enjoy seeing the New Machines from time to time when you get the chance..... Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next...
When you sold the 290 given how busy you are now that you have 2 220s the 550 is a good bridge if you ever need to expand but as big as it is the 750 & 950 watching you operate them makes this machine look small .
I don’t know why Cat can’t make functions speed adjustment that easy. Every thing we do is with a hoe and truck so the hoe is the main machine. I load load the side dumps with a 352f and 6 yard bucket so I can 3 pass them in and 1.5 minutes. They got a brand new next gen 352 and the bucket is very slow. Cat came out did some stuff but it didn’t help. I gave it 3 days and took the new hoe over and parked it and got the old 352 with 8000 hours and is still twice as fast as the new one.
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The fully extended, bucket loaded off the right side track... tip, is a good indication that the machine needed the top mount counter weight to do that maneuver in a stable manner. Looks stable enough in line with the tracks. The adjustable width under carriage would save a lot of head aches with over width haul permits, but she is still a big heavy one... Thanks for the guided tour, Chris.
You could dig a BIG borrow pit with that! Trees would just leave if the 550 came along. Huge machine with incredible technology.
The borrow pit is your bank account.
This was fun, looks like you liked it too, hope your eye is feeling/doing better today, thanks for taking us along!
Nice that Volvo lets you test drive new machines. Other than mining or building highways not too many contractors need one that big.
It has been 13 1/2 yrs since I last ran any equipment ( got laid off in 2009 and retired a couple of years later ) But under the right job conditions .
I wouldn't mind running that machine . Thanks for the ride along !
Holy moly that's a big boy. 6' wide bucket? You could fill Barney in 4 scoops with that puppy. Looked like you were having fun.
My dad operated Cat 245b excavators and could fill the Euclid trucks in I think 5 passes. 4 - 5 with the Bucyrus Erie 88B cable shovel.
Hope you've been following him the last few days. He's using it on a job. 3 scoops😂😂😂
Just think how much faster Chris could have dug out the Bealy Good pond with that beast of a monster.
He'd have had to buy a bigger Barney to haul all the dirt.
This got me thinking of everything you have to consider on a job. Bigger machine needs more dirt hauling to keep up. 2 Barneys would be better than a bigger one. Then you need an extra driver too. Even 3 depending how far the dirt is being hauled. So along with the cost of the bigger machine you then have the cost of another hauler and the driver to operate it. Which also means an extra trip to haul another Barney to the job site.
Becomes easy to see why you only go for these if you are always doing big, large scale jobs.
@@peterkitts8815 makes total sense
Really like the feet free option, as Chris says ideal when your clearing out gullies, river edges and pond edges. Also in the cab it was really quiet compared to being on the outside, companies have done a lot of R&D into all round operators comfort over the last few years. I think they have finally realised that is a place of work, you could be potentially spending 8 to 10 hours a day sat in one of those things. With feedback from people like Chris and Mike at DP, who have a lot of followers, the companies that make these are going to have to take note.
In my understanding that’s possible because that cabin doesn’t have pilot hydraulics in controls, everything is wired and hence easy to add more comtrols to it with software.
Fabulous machine, in my nearly 30 years of operating I’ve never been on a machine that comes close to a Volvo and I’ve operated them all over the years. Best of luck with her.
A Beast! And if this excavator operator gig doesn’t work out, you’d make a great sales rep!
That machine would take the struggle out of my jobs however my banker would probably shake his head. What a machine!
Nice side balance demo!
Shows why an additional counterweight has its uses for certain jobs.
Hey Chris, you need that for your fleet! That would look great next to Barney. 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
Volvo people,hey Chris we will leave you to try this out ,be back a few hours 🤗
They come back in 2hours and Chris is sitting there smiling and showing them a Pond he built for them 😛
All that tech ,you seem to be processing that well .
Like everything,there's a right machine for the jobs you do and you have proved the 220 to be the best fit ,is there a new 250 in the line up ?
Hi, At one time in the 1980s, I was driving a truck, the machine of similar type to yours, had a 26 yard bucket, 4 buckets full and I got the beep to go to tip. Massive machines (O&K brand), you would have loved having a go on one.
Thanks for the video Chris 👍 nice machine. Take care of yourself and Winston.
you get that and your gona need another haultruck, all those adjustments sound awesome as long as they stay working, nice machine
Your new Volvo look's cool and with the extra programmable switches from Volvo plus the new style led screen your set to go.
Imagine how many ponds, trees knocked down, and stumps you could get done really quick with that monster. Nice ass machine thats for sure.
Definitely needs the extra counterweight!
Nice machine, wouldn’t take long to dig a pond with it. Thanks for the ride along sir. Fun to play with I bet.
U have to have a lot of work to keep those big guys fed. Great video 👍 👍
Wondering how much quicker you might have gotten things dug if you'd had that machine on the Bealy pond projects?
Well it’s 2.5x so if you work out math....
Slower than you might imagine, except that he had a team of equally adequate machines
He would have needed a team of haul trucks to keep up with him since two scoops would have filled his one truck. Then you run into traffic flow issues especially backing down the dam to dump. All the extra hauling costs to get equipment to job sites plus extra fuel burn might have actually made it not profitable. The key to any job is right sizing the equipment and fuel burn rates offset against labor rates of workers. His 220 and haul truck are a pretty good compromise on the size jobs that he does regularly.
@@markpashia7067 well said, I was thinking those questions and I answered them just as you did, it comes down to using the correct tool for the job. A cabinet maker generally does not use a sledgehammer 😳‼️
Couldn't go any faster than Barney
Wow, that 550 is a wide unit. Maybe you can ask the Volvo folks to help you with your dig assist on your 220?!?!
You could have used this guy on the Vet Hospital. I LIKE the crawler controls on the joysticks. When are they delivering yours, Chris???
I can’t imagine what a AMI LetsDig18 Thumb would look like on that bucket?!?!🤯🤔😳
That's quite the machine. I wonder how it would do. I'm pulling out stumps. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦
Brilliant Machine - Thank You for the Explanations and taking it through it's Paces ! Many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!
I wonder if the on-board computing would allow you to write a macro -- to repeat actions. Seems like that would be handy for digging pipeline, or smoothing an area. With WiFi, perhaps you could operate remotely from pickup truck where coffee won't spill so easily.
Maybe big but may not be easy on soft ground to maneuver..
Hey Chris, would that big machine even fit on top of a pond dam? Just wondering brother! What’s the reach difference between the 550 and the 220, just wondering?
Build a bigger dam.
very nice, looks pretty quick for that size machine as well. thanks for the video
3or 4 scoops to fill your off road truck , :) would look nice with a Letsdig18 logo on it
they should let you demo this on your next big pond job
Maybe Chris could broker some kind of deal like Mike Morgan has with Kubota! Sweeeeet!!
That is one of those excavators that you need long duration contracts. To move that beast from job to job would cost you a fortune!
Soooooo, ... who was following you around with the bucket and mop, to sop up all the drool! 😁😱🤪🤣👍👍🇺🇸
Man!! That's a big boy there! Nice features too!
As Chris walked around the machine I kept expecting to see a LetsDig18 decal plastered on its side... 🤣🤣🤣
Its too heavy for pond clean ups but I like the big bucket. Its seems to move surprisingly smooth.
I really hope your able to buy it! 👍🏻👍🏻💯💯
Wow Chris, this is a serieus toy I garantee you 🙂
Lol.... First bucketful and he says "Oh yeah" Good stuff.
The biggest volvo I've driven was 30 tonnes Chris loading volvo dump trucks on site in London a nice excavor to drive smoothly 👍 hey your missing your thumb 👍 nice Chris
Looks like it would be a good idea to invest in the counter weight!
Chris , it has your name on it. Joy stick works well with sock feet . Just replace the 977 Cat in for this. It might take a couple more $
to make the trade but you can manage it! I’ll put a little check in the mail as soon as I can find a few $. Your friend Gary.
Perfect for light gardening ^^
Really happy you were chosen to review the EC550E. Great review, Chris! P.S. Costs < $20K right? TeeHee! 😜😍👍✨❤
For the bucket
@@mikebougher3731 😀👍
Chris just looking???? "Just like mine only 2 1/2 times bigger!!!! " That's a big bucket. 4 scoops to the dump truck??? Hope you eye is well. Have a great weekend.
That’s a huge bucket load that would fill Barney in just a few scoops lol
Mr. Donnie is gonna need a bigger trailer !
It would take me all day to be able to shovel a one bucket full of that clay
Operating weight 53,740 - 58,000 kg
Gross power 340 kW
...at engine speed 1,600 rpm
Bucket capacity 2.4 - 4.2 m³
Lifting capacity, along undercarriage 20,780 kg
...at reach / height 6 / 1.5 m
Max. digging reach 12,180 mm
Max. digging depth 7,690 mm
Breakout force, SAE J1179 (Normal) 251 kN
Breakout force, SAE J1179 (Boost) 269 kN
Tear out force, SAE J1179 (Normal) 220 kN
Overall width feet inches 3,900 mm
Tear out force, SAE J1179 (Boost) 235 kN
Tail swing radius 3,880 mm
Damn thats a big bucket. I know there is bigger machines but that thing will move some material.
Coming to a job site near you. Chris Guins and his new EC550E. Clearing faster than before. Want a 10 acre pond? No problem. Can't wait for the clearing or pond to be dug? No worries. He will have you covered there also. He'll bring out the monster EC950, and stump trees and dig your pond at the same time.
I hope Volvo covered you for the advertising. This would have cut down the time in the Bealy 5 acre pond.
as a prarplegic the hand controls from factory are freaking cool. not that i have ever ran an equipment of any kind hahaha
Informative video.nice machine.you fit right into that seat with no problem.lot of visibility looks like.that is big bucket,but what’s to stop you to go bigger.uh huh uh huh.keep on doing your thing.😎😎😎👍👍👍
Man, that's a beast. It sure would be great to dig burn pits with.
Before turning off the weighing system what were the loads?
The question is will it pluck a tree out of the ground with out digging around the tree? Would it pull stumps out of the ground with out the tracks leaving the ground? You showed us that a bucket of dirt would lift one side of the tracks off of the ground. It may really need that extra counter weight. What would it cost to haul it to a job site? A new truck and trailer? Permits coming and going? But I'm sure it's fun to operate.
Hey Chris !!! Better hope that ""VOLVO "" doesn't get buried in a swamp for you to get out !! HAHA Will a ""THUMB" & your ""GRAPPLE "" fit on there too ?? Be a good ""PARTNERSHIP "" with John on this buy !!! 🤔🤔 Nice to see it operate even in the mud !!! 🙂🙃😊👍👍👍👍👍
Really like Volvo’s new excavators but I think they could have integrated the Co-Pilot into cab a lot better and moved the tractor display up towards the middle or top so it wouldn’t be obstructed by the Co-Pilot. Looks like it could have already used the extra weight added. I know it’s packed and wet but with that bucket I believe the tractor would have been better with it.
looks like chis is on point with his yellow vest!
LetsDigBig18!👍
So you window shopping?
Just say no, Chris....unless it has a MASSAGING SEAT! 🤣
Did Volvo ever train you on the electronics on your new machine?
Damn that's a massive bucket!
One bucket full with the 550 would require 25 to 30 passes with my backhoe.....that's a lot of dirt!
Give us an update on your eye. I don't know what order these videos come out. That machine is amazing.
It's the Cadillac of excavator, something to spoil you with. You can warm up your buns while you're working lol 😆 😂.
4 scoops and Barney is filled to the brim.
I'm sure that Big Girl there can Dig some dirt quick !! lololol... Would be nice to have something that Big for a job like Bealy's size lake was but, dammit man !! Can't imagine the price tag on that one...lolol... But, Oh the power it must have !! lolol... Don't know when you was there Chris but, Volvo needs to get your New one lined out for ya !! I'm sure they will get to ya pretty soon if they already haven't yet?? But, Great as always Man !! Enjoy seeing the New Machines from time to time when you get the chance..... Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next...
Damnnnn, Now you're wearing Big Boy pants in that 550
A wireless connection and a games console, and you could run it all from home from the comfort of your BarcaLounger :-)
Remember when you tried the 950 lol it would have filled the volvo dumptruck in 2 scoops .
Wow!!
Would not take long to load that Ford 5 yd dump truck I hauled gravel in the summer of '59. Like it would be more than over-flowing.. lol
Now that’s a big boy Chris !!! 👌👍🍺thanks for the share 😊
Is that one of those house basements in Two Scoops machines
I think Chris needs one of these bad boys in this equipment lineup for those Big Jobs
Holy guacamole Chris, that is a whopper of an excavator😲 & they got you wearing hi vis in the cabin😇🤣 Take care & cheers 🐨🦘🥰
Great job buddy and great video as always buddy thanks for sharing 😎👊🏻👍🏻 at 2:30 the screen was going crazy lol 😂
It has a "pond-bucket" :) it´s perfect for stumpy :) Great machine!
11:30 that tippy testing ...while safe...looks scary as eff from the outside.
That is a big scoop of goopy mud!
Sheesh. We get 5 yards of top soil in the spring for our entire yard. That thing could drop it all in one swipe!!!!
Great machine that's the size machine I grew up on a sixty ton koring hope you had fun that will take trees out stump and all great video Chris thanks
Thats a beau-ti-ful thing. I wish i could get some of those functions on my 220
When you sold the 290 given how busy you are now that you have 2 220s the 550 is a good bridge if you ever need to expand but as big as it is the 750 & 950 watching you operate them makes this machine look small .
Gonna need a few more haul trucks big ones
I don’t know why Cat can’t make functions speed adjustment that easy. Every thing we do is with a hoe and truck so the hoe is the main machine. I load load the side dumps with a 352f and 6 yard bucket so I can 3 pass them in and 1.5 minutes. They got a brand new next gen 352 and the bucket is very slow. Cat came out did some stuff but it didn’t help. I gave it 3 days and took the new hoe over and parked it and got the old 352 with 8000 hours and is still twice as fast as the new one.
Got a 550 ordered for 2023?
Useful on big jobs. 💪
Hey Chris wich cameras or go pro do you use for your videos?
How much can it lift & drag? After dropping the bucket. Compared to a 349 & 490. Hydraulic pressures for demo hammers too.
Definitely tell that 13l engine is a behemoth compared to yours. It's a growler for sure...nice rig tho. Def move alot of pond silt with that
I never can judge the size of things on the videos! I'm sure it is way bigger in person!
Chris you need to make some Letdig18 camo hunting hats
Yes I agree, we need some Letsdig18 camo hats.
As well, i was disappointed to find out that I couldn't buy any official Letsdig18 "Uncle John Jorts."
A great salesman for volvo you do a great job
Good machine for -stock and time!!
fixen to buy another one chris?
I saw a 480 go down the road 2 weeks ago in NC. The camera doesn't do it justice as how big they are
WOW! About 124,000 pounds ... What a beast!
HP = 456