Helpful tip, when you are moving a sizable windrow, work backward. With your blade at full pivot, keep your inward tip on the load side and outward tip on the completed side, the deflection helps steer so you can put more horsepower to the ground in addition to the blade angle slicing rather than sheering. This was one of my biggest discoveries and I work circles around the other guys.
Great video. Prior to your videos, I had very little experience in earth moving equipment. Now, since watching these videos, I’ve leveled my lot, used a Cat excavator to dig the foundations and basement for my new home so you have saved me a bundle. Very very difficult to operate this equipment but had a little time in a bobcat so the controls were not super foreign to me. We all understand the kids and sleepless night. Hope you’re rested and thanks a bunch
Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm happy I was able to help you out. If you have any questions about a phase of your project don't hesitate to shoot me a message or an email and I'll do my best to help you out.
My guy Straight Slappin Down. I’ve been running a New Gen D3 for last few months cutting Right Of Ways for a trenching crew. And you just killed it with the tips.
Yes the "ass Level". New operators need to learn to trust and use the ass level. That's so funny you used that term. That's exactly what I've told someone before when they asked me how do I know if it's level. Good stuff man. Do more.
I appreciate it brother! Everyone laughs when I use that term but there's not a more accurate description for it. The ass tells the truth too. Your eyes will swear up and down the grade is running uphill until you get in the dozer. The ass level confirms your grade is draining downhill.
I've been operating for almost 17 yrs & I will always remember the 1st time I got on a Dozer & the guy who started teaching me. The 1st thing he told me was "the thing about a Dozer, it's all about the feel in your ass" I told him "I don't wanna feel anything in my ass" lol then it started to make sense
That works until you run a dozer long enough that you can't feel your ass, Had a Buddy that had a wiskey bottle glued to his big old Allischamblers Dozer. He had a black line across it, so he could make sure the dozer carrage stayed level.
i am running a d8t caterpillar dozer to a dreging project here at the philipines reclamation to make a new airport here from where i am and i want to thank you,i learn a lot from you not only in the equipment and job but also in my personal life.godbless you.
When I was a new operator learning ass level I went to Canadian tire to get 2 camper carved grade levels. I installed one on the front and on the side. It made it exponentially easier to keep level and cut slopes.
Do you have any tips on measuring depth when excavating using the machine/surrounding area? I try to use the weld marks on the blade but find the windrows of the slot really throw me off.
If you are maintaining a certain depth for a long enough time then I will put a spray paint mark on the back of the blade at times. Your cutting edge is another good indicator as it is about 6-8 inches above the bottom of your blade.
Hey do you have any BG tips? I'm using it alot where I'm at. I was just thrown on it with not much guidance. I want to improve. I'm mainly smoothing roads, finger roads, and winrows that the dozens create.
Update :i failed the training , i will try one more time for the new year i need a better trainer not one to tell me "i don t know you have to feel.it "
Take it slow at first. Realize that speed will come with time. Also make sure you are inputting fine adjustments on the blade. Any drastic adjustment will make the machine change pitch quickly and will be difficult to compensate for as a new operator. If you are in a heavy, sticky material such as clay, take small passes and don't try to hog it all out in one go. Sticky materials chunk out and you'll never get a nice finish taking bigger cuts.
Its gonna take time and practice and any owner or operator will tell you the same thing, we need way more operators in this field though all over the country. Its getting pretty bad I feel like.
I'll try to do a video on telling a bad foreman to "fuck off." At the end of the day, you don't deserve to be treated like shit and in this job market you can go wherever you'd like.
I am new to your channel. I was wondering why you didn't turn at the end and grade both directions instead of backing up. If this is covered in another video let me know so I can view it also. Thank you for spreading your knowledge to the rest of us. Just bought a nice 1988 Fiat Allis FD7 LGP.
Sorry for taking a bit to get back with you. This was simply because of where the material needed to end up. If I was only leveling the material then I would've graded in both directions. In this circumstance the dirt needed to be pushed towards one end that was short on dirt. Thanks for watching and have fun grading in your old beast!
Unfortunately I didn't have access to one. I'm stuck using the equipment provided for me at this job which happened to be a D5. Thanks for watching Phillip!
Equipment isnt cheap bro and neither are wages and costs are high. Tight market anywhere and everywhere, jobs gotta get done though, bills need paid @@DieselandIron
Just wondering.. if you are filling an area to the side .. why not turn around at end of push, instead of backing up..? I'm only half way thru your great vid.. so maybe you answered that .. 🤔😊.. also, I love the camera views of the machine and blade with a top down of your controls 👍
Great question! I can't remember if I talk about that in this one or the previous video. There was a low spot in the middle of this area that I needed to bring material forward to fill. Under normal circumstances you are exactly right, I was making passes in both directions. Thanks for watching and thanks for the question!
@@DieselandIron .. right on 👍.. yea I figured what your goal was there.. 👍.. some folks might be wondering why we back all the way.. hey, I think you were in a cat .. D4 maybe.. Im a huge fan of JD dozers and excavators.. what's your favorite dozer and or excavator to sit in all day..? I don't mind cat, case, komatsu, etc.. but in my opinion.. JD has the balance right on their dozers and 10+ton excavators.. (Kubota is my favorite mini and skid steer) .. cheers man.. get some rest!! 😉
@@arranmorfeld1991 in my opinion kobelco puts out the best excavators. As far as a size class I really like the Cat 349 weight class (50 ton). As far as dozers go, I really like the Cat D6T or the case 2050M. Both of those machines push like nobody's business.
Here in the US fuel is taxed if it is used on the roads. Off road diesel is dyed red so if you use it in an onroad vehicle the police can easily dip your tank and find out.
Just trying to find a company your not just a seat filler I get compliments all the time yet can't get off that scraper dozer a little bit but do I have to start digging basements so they kick me off cause I jump up on slopes with 31's and make them shine. I figured after this many years I would find a company that isn't massive or get in with the right ppl and I find that harder than getting work lending with the crew. You don't fit in they can make your life hell and hate your job. You just have to remember your not there to make friends. Just give me some experience and my Kay cheque lol 😂
Sometimes it just takes awhile to get noticed. Unfortunately it happens but the best advice I can give is to keep your head down and keep working hard. Someone will take notice eventually and the payoff is worth it. Thanks for the comment Derek!
@@DieselandIron thanks brother I appreciate the advice I will keep giving it my best and that's really all I can do. Love your channel you guys are some awesome operators. All the advice you give is very helpful. Especially if your green then this video's are a huge help or even just to brush up on somethings you could have forgotten.
The problem most places are over populated and then theres no work anywhere. We need to develop other state and send workers that are trained to go to other undeveloped states and save this country and bring things back up to speed. Indiana, Kentucky, WV, Kansas, Colorodo, Mississippi Oklahoma and many more Midwest states I am talking to you guys. Our entire economy cant just be 4 states.
Ok, question...I've run dozers for years - 8,9,10 and 11's, all high track. The question is: how do you keep from making a motocross track with them flat track crawlers? I can grade well enough to keep the motor grader doing more important things than following me...until I jump in the crawler! Any tips, tricks or advise? You do exceptional work btw!
Honestly? A shitload of seat time 😂 The high track component isn't what plays a role into keeping grade, it's the length of the track base. You're used to the large dozers where your tracks bridge any bumps in your grade and you're able to stay smooth as your ride over them. As your track base gets shorter the impact of your peaks and valleys gets exponentially worse. The only way to work through that is to just spend more time running the small machines. I've always said, if you want to know if you can REALLY run a dozer, finish grade a lot with a D3. It will humble you quick! Thanks for watching Phillip! I hopes that answers your question and thanks for the compliment!
With a small dozer if you make a huge speed bump stop, swing around wipe it out from the side, or come back half blade though it, don't keep running over it and making the first mistake worse. Also with a small dozer ser blade to roll dirt and cut out hard spots, then finnish grade with loose material. A smaller dozer doesn't have the horse power and weight to cut hard material and finnish grade in one pass.
YesSiRr!! G"day...g"Day there mR B".. LoL!! Awesome Advice Mate! Never driveN a dOzeR...so every little bit Of knowledge I can sQUeeze Off yahh...is GoLD!👍👊😎! Haha!! CheeRz brO!! Ohh..nd de camera work isss much Appreciated!! LoL!!
@@DieselandIron yehh bro...love tO...but dOzeR work is more out in de country & iN de Mines...iM more close to town..in more suburban area!! Haha!! But wiL definately have a go at 1!! LoL
@@DieselandIron mostly excavator...last time i sat in a doser is wen i was working on de Roads...did dat for 4-5 years ago..then went into steelfixing, pre cast for the bridges, pile working, Jackhammering, concrete cutting.now...My expertise are more Carpentry, FormWork!! But like you said..doNt skiP dat shovel time...Mate...If U caNt operate a shovel..den I'm afraid this AiNt de industry for yahh...haha!! LoL!! But yehh...Been iN Construction industry while I was at schoo in grade 9-10l durin breaks... NoW 30+ yrs later..& I'm still here!! Haha!! Love it Mate!! Love where Construction can take you!! As long as ur willing to put in..its a very satisfying career..at least for ME!! Haha!!
Only in a hierarchical system like we have here in America where the employer is the king and the employee is the surf do you get bitched at. In a co-op system where you are an equal (in the meaning where you share from the Surplus everyone generates) bitches at you because you ran over a fuel cap, you are expected to learn from it and mover on.
It does make me laugh at the number of comments I get on videos from guys saying, "I get paid by the hour bud," like it's some sort of flex. Let's rephrase that to say what you really mean: I do a shit job because I don't care about my craft, I'm here to collect a paycheck. This industry needs to shift it's whole mentality on the way we view our jobs and our trade. Thanks for the comment brother!
Thats what i do when SHTF and I mean its expected anymore tbh. What are we supposed to do not make money because an industry is struggling? Construction and maintenance never dies.
@@DieselandIron Pretty much! Less so if it's a four-way blade like I use every day. But I still get offended if I see a grader anywhere near my work...
Assuming you are willing to pay rental and delivery on a blade? I think if you put this idea down on paper you would end up coming back to the baby dozer you already own.
Helpful tip, when you are moving a sizable windrow, work backward. With your blade at full pivot, keep your inward tip on the load side and outward tip on the completed side, the deflection helps steer so you can put more horsepower to the ground in addition to the blade angle slicing rather than sheering. This was one of my biggest discoveries and I work circles around the other guys.
Great video. Prior to your videos, I had very little experience in earth moving equipment.
Now, since watching these videos, I’ve leveled my lot, used a Cat excavator to dig the foundations and basement for my new home so you have saved me a bundle. Very very difficult to operate this equipment but had a little time in a bobcat so the controls were not super foreign to me.
We all understand the kids and sleepless night. Hope you’re rested and thanks a bunch
Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm happy I was able to help you out. If you have any questions about a phase of your project don't hesitate to shoot me a message or an email and I'll do my best to help you out.
My guy Straight Slappin Down. I’ve been running a New Gen D3 for last few months cutting Right Of Ways for a trenching crew. And you just killed it with the tips.
So glad it was helpful, thanks for watching! Here's another dozer tips video that may be helpful ruclips.net/video/FI4wqKRgVKY/видео.html
Yes the "ass Level". New operators need to learn to trust and use the ass level. That's so funny you used that term. That's exactly what I've told someone before when they asked me how do I know if it's level. Good stuff man. Do more.
I appreciate it brother! Everyone laughs when I use that term but there's not a more accurate description for it. The ass tells the truth too. Your eyes will swear up and down the grade is running uphill until you get in the dozer. The ass level confirms your grade is draining downhill.
I've been operating for almost 17 yrs & I will always remember the 1st time I got on a Dozer & the guy who started teaching me. The 1st thing he told me was "the thing about a Dozer, it's all about the feel in your ass" I told him "I don't wanna feel anything in my ass" lol then it started to make sense
Haha great point! Of all the things to feel in your ass, this is one of the only beneficial ones. Thanks for watching brother!
That works until you run a dozer long enough that you can't feel your ass,
Had a Buddy that had a wiskey bottle glued to his big old Allischamblers Dozer. He had a black line across it, so he could make sure the dozer carrage stayed level.
can get your contact
@@kevinongitokaloo8063 email me at thatdiggerdude@gmail.com
i am running a d8t caterpillar dozer to a dreging project here at the philipines reclamation to make a new airport here from where i am and i want to thank you,i learn a lot from you not only in the equipment and job but also in my personal life.godbless you.
That sounds like an awesome project! Send over some pictures on Instagram and we will feature you! Thanks for the comment brother!
That Monster grows like crazy throughout the Midwest! We have a lot of it in the Chicago area too 👍🏻
Fields as far as the eye can see...
Do the same tips apply when matching grade in the sand?
Material won't matter, technique will be the same. Thanks for the comment!
When I was a new operator learning ass level I went to Canadian tire to get 2 camper carved grade levels. I installed one on the front and on the side. It made it exponentially easier to keep level and cut slopes.
There are a surprising amount of guys in the industry that do this. It's a great idea.
Really enjoy your videos I have experience but love seeing some of the tips and tricks ppl told me you use so obviously there ones to follow
Thanks man! I appreciate you following!
You can never learn enough theres always more to know that somoene else may not know about anything and everything.
Another satisfying video, like the split screen shots 👍
Thanks Jimmy! I appreciate it man.
Do you have any tips on measuring depth when excavating using the machine/surrounding area? I try to use the weld marks on the blade but find the windrows of the slot really throw me off.
If you are maintaining a certain depth for a long enough time then I will put a spray paint mark on the back of the blade at times. Your cutting edge is another good indicator as it is about 6-8 inches above the bottom of your blade.
waaw ,, good job ,, I wish you the best, and I follow your video,
and I hope you will give the best for me.
Hey do you have any BG tips? I'm using it alot where I'm at. I was just thrown on it with not much guidance. I want to improve. I'm mainly smoothing roads, finger roads, and winrows that the dozens create.
Sorry, maybe I'm being a little slow....what's BG stand for? I may or may not have tips depending on what you are looking for 😂😂
@@DieselandIron I think it's a back grader or box grader. Is there a way I can send you a photo?
I'm a step one apprentice for a union on California
@@LegitMorales shoot me a picture at thatdiggerdude@gmail.com
Thanks I'll send it sometime today bro
thanks for the advise idol,..i am also making mistakes but i learn a lot so now i am better for what i am...
The best way to learn is to screw up!
Good work and nice video!
Thank you!
I strugle a lot with my training cause i can t trim.at all im up and down all the time
Update :i failed the training , i will try one more time for the new year i need a better trainer not one to tell me "i don t know you have to feel.it "
Take it slow at first. Realize that speed will come with time. Also make sure you are inputting fine adjustments on the blade. Any drastic adjustment will make the machine change pitch quickly and will be difficult to compensate for as a new operator. If you are in a heavy, sticky material such as clay, take small passes and don't try to hog it all out in one go. Sticky materials chunk out and you'll never get a nice finish taking bigger cuts.
@@DieselandIron i notice late on my last day that i need to go slowly but it was to late :(
@@hotsince8760 Will you have another chance to get on a dozer? You can absolutely practice these skills in a tracked skid steer as well.
Its gonna take time and practice and any owner or operator will tell you the same thing, we need way more operators in this field though all over the country. Its getting pretty bad I feel like.
Gotta be there in person
Why did some of the grass look blue, was that editing or paint?
Editing. I play with colors to make the look a little more interesting.
I did that early in the winter with the loader!
Good thing I noticed 20 ft away from the pump!! Opps!!
I think we all have done that!
Good vid Bryan🤙
Thanks James! I really wanted to convey we are all human, we all make mistakes. Glad you caught yours before you had to buy a new $70 fuel cap!
@@DieselandIron me too!! 🤙
What type of dozer are you using?
This was a Cat D5K. Fantastic little dozer for finish grading.
Doing a fine job you showed up up hahaha
haha right! Showing up is half the battle!
Good work,,smooth and flat
Thank you! I appreciate it.
You should do a video on how to deal with big ego’d supervisors who nit picks everything a persons does
I'll try to do a video on telling a bad foreman to "fuck off." At the end of the day, you don't deserve to be treated like shit and in this job market you can go wherever you'd like.
I am new to your channel. I was wondering why you didn't turn at the end and grade both directions instead of backing up. If this is covered in another video let me know so I can view it also. Thank you for spreading your knowledge to the rest of us. Just bought a nice 1988 Fiat Allis FD7 LGP.
Sorry for taking a bit to get back with you. This was simply because of where the material needed to end up. If I was only leveling the material then I would've graded in both directions. In this circumstance the dirt needed to be pushed towards one end that was short on dirt. Thanks for watching and have fun grading in your old beast!
Ccol video bud! I’m curious, why don’t you use a blade for that? Thanks for the video!
Unfortunately I didn't have access to one. I'm stuck using the equipment provided for me at this job which happened to be a D5. Thanks for watching Phillip!
Equipment isnt cheap bro and neither are wages and costs are high. Tight market anywhere and everywhere, jobs gotta get done though, bills need paid @@DieselandIron
Where are you based out of if you dont mind me asking?@@DieselandIron
@@MattyIcedYoMomma22xxx I'm in central Michigan.
@@DieselandIron Nice I’m outta Boston,MA.
Brian can you make a video using gps self leveling system with elevation data was prefer to dozer. Tia
I'm working to find a contractor (or dealer) that will help me out on this. I'll get this going as soon as I can. Thanks for watching!
Just wondering.. if you are filling an area to the side .. why not turn around at end of push, instead of backing up..? I'm only half way thru your great vid.. so maybe you answered that .. 🤔😊.. also, I love the camera views of the machine and blade with a top down of your controls 👍
Great question! I can't remember if I talk about that in this one or the previous video. There was a low spot in the middle of this area that I needed to bring material forward to fill. Under normal circumstances you are exactly right, I was making passes in both directions. Thanks for watching and thanks for the question!
@@DieselandIron .. right on 👍.. yea I figured what your goal was there.. 👍.. some folks might be wondering why we back all the way.. hey, I think you were in a cat .. D4 maybe.. Im a huge fan of JD dozers and excavators.. what's your favorite dozer and or excavator to sit in all day..? I don't mind cat, case, komatsu, etc.. but in my opinion.. JD has the balance right on their dozers and 10+ton excavators.. (Kubota is my favorite mini and skid steer) .. cheers man.. get some rest!! 😉
@@arranmorfeld1991 in my opinion kobelco puts out the best excavators. As far as a size class I really like the Cat 349 weight class (50 ton). As far as dozers go, I really like the Cat D6T or the case 2050M. Both of those machines push like nobody's business.
When you say a hair do you mean two and a half thou or less than a 10 th?
It's been so long since I edited this video I don't even know what you're referencing! Was it a serious comment or me fucking around? 😂
Try Bang energy drink, I never drank energy drinks b4 I tried Bang. And they sure are Bangin! Lol
I'll try to remember this the next time I'm at the store. I'll give it a shot!
Only so much a video can do
Yep
Question why is the fuel red ??
Here in the US fuel is taxed if it is used on the roads. Off road diesel is dyed red so if you use it in an onroad vehicle the police can easily dip your tank and find out.
Just trying to find a company your not just a seat filler I get compliments all the time yet can't get off that scraper dozer a little bit but do I have to start digging basements so they kick me off cause I jump up on slopes with 31's and make them shine. I figured after this many years I would find a company that isn't massive or get in with the right ppl and I find that harder than getting work lending with the crew. You don't fit in they can make your life hell and hate your job. You just have to remember your not there to make friends. Just give me some experience and my Kay cheque lol 😂
Sometimes it just takes awhile to get noticed. Unfortunately it happens but the best advice I can give is to keep your head down and keep working hard. Someone will take notice eventually and the payoff is worth it. Thanks for the comment Derek!
@@DieselandIron thanks brother I appreciate the advice I will keep giving it my best and that's really all I can do. Love your channel you guys are some awesome operators. All the advice you give is very helpful. Especially if your green then this video's are a huge help or even just to brush up on somethings you could have forgotten.
The problem most places are over populated and then theres no work anywhere. We need to develop other state and send workers that are trained to go to other undeveloped states and save this country and bring things back up to speed. Indiana, Kentucky, WV, Kansas, Colorodo, Mississippi Oklahoma and many more Midwest states I am talking to you guys. Our entire economy cant just be 4 states.
Ok, question...I've run dozers for years - 8,9,10 and 11's, all high track. The question is: how do you keep from making a motocross track with them flat track crawlers? I can grade well enough to keep the motor grader doing more important things than following me...until I jump in the crawler! Any tips, tricks or advise? You do exceptional work btw!
Honestly? A shitload of seat time 😂 The high track component isn't what plays a role into keeping grade, it's the length of the track base. You're used to the large dozers where your tracks bridge any bumps in your grade and you're able to stay smooth as your ride over them. As your track base gets shorter the impact of your peaks and valleys gets exponentially worse. The only way to work through that is to just spend more time running the small machines. I've always said, if you want to know if you can REALLY run a dozer, finish grade a lot with a D3. It will humble you quick! Thanks for watching Phillip! I hopes that answers your question and thanks for the compliment!
With a small dozer if you make a huge speed bump stop, swing around wipe it out from the side, or come back half blade though it, don't keep running over it and making the first mistake worse.
Also with a small dozer ser blade to roll dirt and cut out hard spots, then finnish grade with loose material.
A smaller dozer doesn't have the horse power and weight to cut hard material and finnish grade in one pass.
YesSiRr!! G"day...g"Day there mR B".. LoL!! Awesome Advice Mate! Never driveN a dOzeR...so every little bit Of knowledge I can sQUeeze Off yahh...is GoLD!👍👊😎! Haha!! CheeRz brO!! Ohh..nd de camera work isss much Appreciated!! LoL!!
You gotta get in a dozer man! That's one of the finest seats on the job!
@@DieselandIron yehh bro...love tO...but dOzeR work is more out in de country & iN de Mines...iM more close to town..in more suburban area!! Haha!! But wiL definately have a go at 1!! LoL
@@Filzkiiz what are you running mostly where you are at?
@@DieselandIron mostly excavator...last time i sat in a doser is wen i was working on de Roads...did dat for 4-5 years ago..then went into steelfixing, pre cast for the bridges, pile working, Jackhammering, concrete cutting.now...My expertise are more Carpentry, FormWork!! But like you said..doNt skiP dat shovel time...Mate...If U caNt operate a shovel..den I'm afraid this AiNt de industry for yahh...haha!! LoL!! But yehh...Been iN Construction industry while I was at schoo in grade 9-10l durin breaks... NoW 30+ yrs later..& I'm still here!! Haha!! Love it Mate!! Love where Construction can take you!! As long as ur willing to put in..its a very satisfying career..at least for ME!! Haha!!
@@Filzkiiz that's awesome! This business is really rewarding if you put the work in. You nailed that on the head.
Only in a hierarchical system like we have here in America where the employer is the king and the employee is the surf do you get bitched at. In a co-op system where you are an equal (in the meaning where you share from the Surplus everyone generates) bitches at you because you ran over a fuel cap, you are expected to learn from it and mover on.
It does make me laugh at the number of comments I get on videos from guys saying, "I get paid by the hour bud," like it's some sort of flex. Let's rephrase that to say what you really mean: I do a shit job because I don't care about my craft, I'm here to collect a paycheck.
This industry needs to shift it's whole mentality on the way we view our jobs and our trade. Thanks for the comment brother!
Top RUclipsr actually I am lebanese
Are you currently living in Lebanon or are you here in the States?
@@DieselandIron Lebanon I am from lebanese so do you still talk to me
@@DieselandIron a lot youtubers blocked me life is tuff
@@DieselandIron I am lebanese and I am in Lebanon so I am surprised that you are still talking to me
@@jeangeara4584 you always contribute positive comments. I don't know why they would block you
But a jack of all trades is better than a master of ONE
Thats what i do when SHTF and I mean its expected anymore tbh. What are we supposed to do not make money because an industry is struggling? Construction and maintenance never dies.
So basically use it as a grader....
Isn't a dozer a grader with tracks?
@@DieselandIron
Pretty much!
Less so if it's a four-way blade like I use every day. But I still get offended if I see a grader anywhere near my work...
Holy frick this guy needs to learn how to push dirt!!!
Ya he does. Just look at him...
Terrible blade
Thanks Patrick. That was great feedback.
Unless it's a swamp
And knocking shit down in a huge area like that should be done with a blade instead of wearing out undercarriage on a baby dozer
Assuming you are willing to pay rental and delivery on a blade? I think if you put this idea down on paper you would end up coming back to the baby dozer you already own.