Heavy Equipment Will Improve Your Life
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- This video is a history of the heavy equipment that has been a part of my life - starting with the first tractor I bought as a young man - and ending with the telehandler we just sold. More about the sawmill here : • A Sawmill Story
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Thank you, be safe, and be grateful.
You are the best of what America is.
The way you speak and what you do shows it.
Agreed. Wadsworths, Swans, etc. Renaissance men.
Agreed. His message about motors and machines is straight out of Atlas Shrugged. It's people like this that make me love America.
America works when Americans work!
Yes.
What America WAS. What America IS is foreigners working in wagey cageys in big cities displacing not just the citizenry in suburbia and rural regions but diluting their voting power significantly into a minority group. The worst part is no matter which way you vote you get more of the same. One just insists on legal migration in record numbers, the other accepts illegal migration in record numbers. Soaring crime rates and rising poverty are the wages of open borders.
Heavy equipment will improve your life, but bad operators will shorten it.
😂😂😂😂😂
😥😪 but so true tho..
Lol!
Maybe operators that have never operated a shovel
Absolutely.
Cracked collar bone from a non-operater hitting me with a curl of a backhoe .
I was unbelling a chain from a post with concrete.
One of the things i absolutely love about this channel, is Scott saying "i don't know" quite often, when talking about something outside of his expertise area. This is a disappearing virtue today, not acting and claiming you know everything under the sun. Shows a smart and a humble man
Agreed. Gentle and humble are qualities often found in the most accomplished men.
‘I don’t know’ about that.
Well said , being Honourable and truthful is the best way to go.
At my first career job, a senior guy was very clear with the newbies that "I don't know" is always an acceptable answer. Sometimes, you need to then do what's needed to find out the answer to the question, but admitting ignorance is *way* better than pretending to know something you don't. To me it isn't even really about humility, though I guess that enters into it, so much as simple honesty.
Well everything is on Wikipedia and RUclips. and they are free. So if you try, you will know everything.
I'm not in the field of construction at all (I'm in a computer related field), but I love watching these videos! Your voice is so relaxing, your tone is both credible and humble, and the subjects you cover are genuinely fascinating. Thanks to you and your team for sharing them.
I agree Paul , all your words are so true , very well worded.
Hey Paul like you I'm in a technologu field. But people and vids like this have challenged me to do much more around our home. I think we like it because something calls out to us,saying you can do this and enjoy it.
Same here, I'm a software developer, but (like zac3nenr) I find these guys to be inspirations to work outside my area of expertise. I'm a proud owner of a knife by Cy (I use it regularly), and greatly admire all these jack-of-all-trade sorts, even when I'm just muddling through. Weirdly enough, I've found friends and family express amazement at the wide range of work I take on, even when I let them know I'm just winging it, not any sort of expert. Pretty much *any* of us can do a lot more than most people are willing to try. That said, there are still plenty of times I call in a true expert, and just give him money to do the work.
MSP here, 18 years in IT, but my hobbies have always been building things - cars, welding, furniture, motorcycles, etc. I've always had a "if some other guy can figure it out, surely I can too" attitude about things. Scott really encourages that in me! I taken on a few personal construction projects and really have enjoyed adding framing, insulating, electrical work, and sheet goods install to my list of skills. Currently I'm tackling level one of chainsaw milling with the little timber tuff setup. I'm can already see I'm going to need a bandsaw mill someday.
@@supercow75
That’s fun, I would have written exactly the same words as you did!
Same interests, hobby, attitude, and I recently started milling with an Alaskan...
Really like listening and watch history and story's about this interesting man!! 🙂👍🏾
Hard workers like YOU are becoming very rare, and they are continuing to be rarer every year, I hope that many young people watch this video and learn what a real worker's passions and dreams are all about?
Whatever a worker is doing will be greatly appreciated IF he/she is doing everything they can to be better at their jobs...every day.
PS : Even though we're in different parts of the world, all hard workers relate to each other, and this is an amazing thing to happen.
This is what I needed to confirm my NEED for a tracked skidsteer... as soon as I move out of my apartment.
Funny stuff Man! +1
Don't let your situation stunt your dreams man, I know a guy that bought a 30 horse Kubota when he lived on less than a quarter acre.
Yeah, I used to live in Long Beach and if I got lucky, I found a parking space within a mile of my condo. Not sure where I'd be parking my backhoe:)
I can see you driving it to work now..😁
One of the things my Uncle told me that I'll never forget is " Every man needs himself a dumptruck, trailer and a tractor." Now I know this isn't for everyone but in my family it runs true.
I recently bought a 49 Ford 8N. Was nearly by accident but being a certified mechanic by trade, the back to basics of the Ford has won me over. It's incredibly useful for how hopelessly outdated it is.
I also have been in construction all my life, at 54 years old last year my son and I bought two Takeuchi Mini Excavators as well a Track loader made also by Takeuchi. Our Construction Company has progressed from different type of work to primarily just Excavation and Concrete flat work. But every since I could walk I loved heavy equipment I guess it’s because my uncles on my mothers side from the Mountains of East Tennessee were in the Construction business so that’s how I came to be introduced to the world of running iron as we call it here in Mid Michigan. I plan on running iron as long as the Good Lord will let and hopefully until the day I leave this world, because there is nothing much I like better then sitting on a machine feeling the raw power of sinking a tooth bucket and pulling out a half of a yard or material and moving it around. I am very grateful to be able to do such a job.
Had and owned a 1985 JD 210 4wd for a decade...My friend now owns it and is still is worth it’s weight in gold :-)
A few years ago, a couple co-workers and I were waiting on a jobsite for a crew to get ready, and got to discussing what 3 tools had revolutionized the heavy construction field in the last 35 years or so. We came up with the skidsteer, laser and cell phone. Although the cell has shown to be as much of a curse as blessing - , over time, the immediacy hurt the ability to plan a day or more ahead, now everyone expects this or that the second they call, and often get bent out of shape when it doesn't happen.
As someone with a lifetime in heavy equipment and trucks, one thing I'd add is what you spoke of towards the end of the vid - the telehandler, formerly known simply as the 'Gradeall' Every bit the game changer the skidsteer was.
Oh boy, does he inspire me. Scott looks so healthy with all his digits. I can't believe he's not had a few accidents. The video editing and sound work are fantastic. Kudos to your son doing such a wonderful job with that.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience, history, and pictures of your family and yourself. I think you are a great man. thank you
5:50. "It is seriously great fun to operate equipment".
Scott, you nailed that 100%!! Nothing brings a bigger smile to my face than to fire up a piece of equipment and get to work.
Log trucks, loaders, tracked skid-steers, backhoes - all are very fun.
Also had a 36' motorhome (diesel pusher) where you sat taller than a city bus! Another smile-maker as you're rolling along enjoying the sights.
Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work my friend.
The fun part of operating equipment is what I call, “tractor therapy”. Operating equipment can move YOU to a better place along with dirt!
A truer statement has been said. I remember growing up on my tractor and never being happier than when I was driving it - didnt matter what I was doing with it.
The best feeling ever and after hunting
Yeah, especially if the cabin has air conditioning! Hah!
I work on a remodeling crew and as you say its pretty much the only trade that doesn't apply remodeling/interior work. The labor we do is necessary due to the nature of working in peoples homes ect but I cant imagine some landscaping guys trying to position 300 lb rocks with man power. This video really is spot on as per usual with your channel. If a machine can make the job less intensive on the worker its a no brainier. You could have a bad operator but an idiot can get you seriously injured or killed on the job without using a machine.
Spent 4 years in the ARNG as an Army Heavy Construction Equipment Operator 62E. Great learning, and you're right- great fun!
Ahh, what man can't do without machine!!
Very nice life story too!
When you have used a skid steer mounted post hole digger you will never go back to tractor pto.
Have you used one rigged with a stabilization leg/outrigger set? Being able to nudge yourself left/right by a foot or two is a super neat upgrade for a bit of extra plumbing and controls.
One better is a post hole digger on an excavator
What about clam shells? I have those, and have dug plenty of post holes with them. Though tbh, I was a *lot* happier to use a two-man gas auger when there was a lot to do quickly. When you dig a bunch of post holes with the clam shells, you'll get reminders of the work for days!
whys that? easier to place? I use the heck out of the one on the back of my tractor and it just makes life so easy.
Then you get a post driver and you will hardly use a auger again
What a great video, just puts a smile on my face and I couldn’t agree more. Man, Nate it must have taken forever to find the 100s of clips of equipment you’ve recorded to make this video. Great job guys.
This is going to sound stupid, but as just a guy at home realizing that equipment rental is "a thing", and you can rent almost anything, and that it's reasonably affordable, and that anyone can do it, was one of the best things that could ever happen to me.
I installed about a 10-12 car gravel parking lot behind my house and rented a dump trailer to handle the excavated dirt, but used my Dad's small compact tractor to do the dirt moving. My only regret about that project is I should have rented a skid steer too as what took 3 weekends with his little tractor would have taken a day with the right machine and it would have been the same, or less, overall cost. Without that dump trailer the job would have been almost impossible. As it was, we even broke some linkage members on his 3 point that ended up costing what a half day of skid steer rental would have (plus the time to get the parts and repair the tractor).
So, the epiphany here for me was that by seemingly spending more money, I could have actually saved money plus sped up the project by weeks. It sounds obvious in retrospect, but that experience really opened my eyes. I've shared this story with a few other DIY homeowner type guys and it seems to be new knowledge pretty much every time I do. I would have never imagined that pretty much any dirt work project on any typical residential DIY project can be knocked out in a weekend with a few hundred bucks of rented equipment. Guys spending all summer, every weekend, digging out tree stumps with a shovel and stuff like that just have no idea what they're missing.
Love how old these machines are. They always has fight left in them
Man, I am so glad I found your channel. Keep it up. Greetings from Australia from a Boer South African.
Thanks for shedding a bright light on construction and heavy equipment industry we need more people to get into and enjoy the work we do. Keep up the great work guys
Editing on this video (and many others) is just superb. Definitely the best I've seen on RUclips and maybe, IMO, as good as professional television. I just had to say that.
Also the content was great, as always.
Makes me happy to be a patreon for you guys.
One of the few of my subscriptions where I’ve clicked the bell. Legend.
Youre a great man. I just cant watch this. Makes me miss my old man too much.
Timely video.
I've got a Kubota B7800 (a tad smaller than yours) on my farm and am looking at miniexcavtors now. Figure it will be useful for drainage, logging roads, building a small bridge, and more.
I could not agree more about a flatbed truck. More versatile and usually cheaper to purchase used.
Having grown up in the printing industry following my father and grandfather along with a college printing degree, I understand your concept of equipment to do the work. In changing to a different career of woodworking 10 years ago after leaving print for the last 50 years, I have the concept of buying recent model woodworking machines from Austria and Germany to deliver exceptional
woodworking. Most people do not believe in investing in equipment to do anything at such a late age in life and I was a little doubtful at my actions after learning that machines are one thing and learning how to work the same takes time. (and money) There are different avenues in woodworking in a larger city. I have met many who contradicted my chosen path. They do not have the concept of working with larger machines and cannot put themselves in such a position. Machines require a level of mechanical intuition and selling ideas as products from those machines takes a background in sales and pricing. Education introduces one to a higher level of work and people. If we do not have that experience in industry buying larger machines for efficiency will not pan out.
Good to hear someone else has a similar concept for work and machines.
This is the best tour of heavy equipment I have seen. I felt like a young boy wanting to drive every one of them.
Another excellent teaching, EC is totally awesome. The episode about having shop skills, and Scott building the ramp at moms house are both great classes on fluidity of movement, and how to be efficient. Truly great job once again. And yes, a bad equipment operator can really mess up a job site, as well as damage otherwise nice equipment. Stay safe, Jim.
Congrats for your successful career and thanks for sharing .
Great job !
Holy cow watching this for a moment I thought I was watching a video of myself that was secretly taken. Only difference was my main employment was oilfields work not carpentry/contractor work. But I too had a sawmill very similar by the way and did logging. Even had a similar loader starting out. 360 International tractor 62 model. I skided and did everything with that old tractor. I went from it to a Ford 3400 industrial loader and acquired a JD 350C dozer with a logging winch and 6 way blade what a little machine that was. But in the oilfields I got to play with all sorts of big heavy machinery so I know exactly how you feel about this subject. We have shared in alot of ways a very similar life. Oh one more thing I am not a carpenter but not without some knowledge and I used it as best I knew and built my own home from ground up. It was a learning experience it's not perfect but it's solid and for over 20 years it's still a dry roof. Don't guess a guy could ask for more.
The quality of these videos and the enthusiasm and passion you have for the subject are inspiring. I am currently a construction labourer here in the UK, but I'm training to be a site carpenter at night school. Heavy machinery is essential and a real boon to the site I'm on, and this video reminds me to get some seat time in some of the machines, also of the reasons for owning plant. Thank you for the great content.
We have a D6C in the shop right now stripped to the bare frame.
Dirt simple, solid old girls.
I'm a bit more partial to the 7G, another dirt simple old girl.
I work for a Cat dealer, have to say, equipment can be a great thing
Amazing story!
does every job sight need a dog as well? Sure seems like one always shows up
Where dont ta need a dog? And a few cats..
I agree with @Paul Peterson on all your attributes , thank you , i love your videos, knowledge and experience. Being a DIYer with my own brand as well as working full time working on building projects as a Project Manager i am always wanting to expand my knowledge.
We bought a small exavator last summer we no longer live pay check to pay check the thing changed our life. It makes serious cash
Just rented a mini excavator last weekend!
My wallet doesn't care for renting equipment so much, but my back sure does like it!
Very nice, thanks for sharing 👍🏼
Big boys toys! Thanks for sharing the journey
I love this channel, I've learned a lot
Over the past few months of watching. I'm a truck driver from New York, it's so interesting to watch, thanks so much...
...and as a profession, heavy machinery operators never go hungry! 😉
-✌🏼
I am a wildland firefighter and my first dozer is a Dressta TD8H, its a great machine to cut your teeth on and learn how to make the most of what power you have.
I almost choked up when the tele was rolling out.
Haha! Me too!
Me, too! Oh all the things I could get done...
Telehandlers are nice, but a gradeall has a lower chassis and a wider wheel base so it can handle much heavier loads.. it even out performs our newest purchase 85' stick crane.. While the gradeall is much much stronger than the crane tho, the crane just has so much more use.. I can't tell you how much having our own crane has saved us in labor.. I'm not super old (35) but I'm getting to the point where I'm feeling it and I wouldn't want to do the job anymore without them.. Also the crane is self portable making it far more convenient.. It was a very lucky buy when the previous owner retired and was willing to sell..
I'd have to say the biggest help aside from putting loads of lumber Litterally anywhere you want, is when we have to set 30'+ hips in place on the roof with our 2man bone crew.. saves our backs 100%. Once you get a crane you'll never want to work a day without one. Lol
Also saves ridiculous amounts of $ setting your own steel; truss', ridges and high beams.. Absolutely a must own if you can swing it..
When was the last time you've seen a house framed in hand nails and hand saws? Heavy equipment, and particularly compact equipment equates to power saws, miter boxes, gun nailers etcetc to the jobs that need done. As always your point of buying smart or"right" is dead on. Great video, love the old pics n videos. Thanks for sharing
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Besides the use of a bulldozer to flatten the land (?) it is a modern home built without heavy and powered machinery.
When was the last time you've seen a house framed in hand nails and hand saws?
As for handsaws, never; as for nail guns, early 1970s.
Well it was sort of a relative kinda thing. You can always find something like that if you look. Last time I saw it?,,,,, never.
Skewed statistics, I know, but I've actually helped build several buildings in Indiana's local Amish community. So for me it's only about 5 years ago.. It's very satisfying.... To do once and only once.. lol
What do power saws and nail guns have to do with heavy equipment? Also, nails are driven by hand in almost every single house that is currently being built.
Would love to have a mini excavator some day super handy
My wife heard your voice while I was watching this video, thought I was listening to a well narrated audiobook. Maybe another career opportunity for you!! 👍🏻😂
Reminds me of Dick Estell, The Radio Reader
Though I’m not native English speaker I guess his voice deserves National Geographic or other big channel
For the last few years I've lived on an old homestead and when I moved in I figured a tiller and a lawn mower were the only equipment I needed. My property is only about 3 acres and when I bought it shrugged at a tractor I could of bought for about 2 grand. Well, let me tell ya, one hector is enough land to keep you busy on foot for the rest of your life. I've had to trench a new septic pipe, by hand. Cut down over grown trees and brush then dig out or burn the stumps.. By hand. Till up a huge garden every year. Which takes hours and then plant it all.. By hand. Needless to say, I've been eyeballing a sub compact tractor and will never thumb my nose at $2,000 tractor again
What a life
I love it man keep it up!!!
Great video!
there's a Terex telehandler for sale in my area for 26k
Warmed my heart to see those old timers working.... knowing that Lord willing... that will be me someday. Hopefully one day I too can leave a legacy of what it means to be a fair and hardworking gentleman.
That was a very interesting almost 17 min of your life with heavy equipment. I would have loved to test drive each and every one of them! Since I never will, this was as close as I came. It was fun, as always, to listen to you. Stay safe!
This is a great video but Why no spec house videos?
Very well said. I'm 33 and last year i just bought my first tractor. It's amazing how much more productive I've been since. But at the same time, it's amazing how much more physical labor I've also done in the last year finishing off the detail work of the tractor jobs. Funny how that works!
The difference between men and boys is the price of their toys lol. 🚜🚧🇺🇸😁👍
True
True but often it's not about the cost/price of the toys but what you can do with them. I've had some good equipment that I was able to pick up at real bargains.
And the size of the sandbox!
What’s with the thumbs downs? Make zero sense and zero cents. Awesome video!
Thanks for the great video. Im hoping to dig a 2000 ft ski lake when i retire in 10 years. What kind of equipment combination would you reccomend i use in order to minimize cost and get it done in 1 year or less? Im thinking of a small dozer, a loader and a dump truck or trailer? But maybe a scraper is more appropriate? I grew up on farm equipment but not very experienced with dirt movers.
This brought a tear to my eye. I’ve always loved working with heavy machinery. My grandpas old 1987 John Deere tractor with a bucket boom, post hole digger, and a rear mower and cultivator attachment was where the love started. That beautiful machine is sitting in our back yard and I couldn’t be happier to still have it around. I grew up with it.
I don't often use "old" and "1987" in the same sentence. I guess I'm old.
Scott, you have to bring back the mustache.
It may be over-simplifying it a bit, but I would always look at a piece of equipment like this: From just one move by the piece of equipment, how many men and hours would it have taken to replicate that one move? The decision is usually a no-brainer after that.
For me, the job-site MVP typically goes to the tele-handler. The attachments available are almost endless and it can perform so many more jobs than it was ever intended to. AND it can move very quickly from here to there.
2nd place would be a toss up between and excavator and a backhoe. In an area where not a lot of traveling is required, the excavator wins hands down. If the project at hand needs to traverse more than an acre, the backhoe would get the nod.
The quality of these videos are amazing!
"There's almost certainly a piece of heavy machinery that will improve your work" ...
Me sitting at my desk job looking at spreadsheets... not too sure about that but I love the videos EC :)
Always interested in how people got started out, thank for sharing your story!
Pitch that idea to my wife please, id like to be able to build my own in ground pool.
Your story reminds me of my father, something I missed out on as a kid.
I’d have to say this is one of the best videos you all have ever put together! Very nicely done. The editing was spectacular. I started this video last night as I was attempting to wind down for the night. My wife leaned over and said, ‘Who is that talking?’ Me, ‘Oh that’s Scott Wadsworth. The Essential Craftsman.’ ‘Wow!!’ she said. We went on to say how so very cool your voice and narration are (especially for her to comment 😁). Nate your videography/editing skills are fantastic (and they’re getting better). Your videos and podcast just make my life that much better. I do not envy your way of life but hope to emulate it. My wife and I have recently teamed up with her dad doing dirt work, material acquisition and delivery while utilizing his loader, skid steer and dump trucks. I operated a loader for the first time the other day. It’s almost like once you operate some form of heavy equipment the rest just kinda come natural. Like riding a bike maybe. We’re now in the San Antonio, TX area and super excited to be here. We’ll be keeping up the good work!! Thanks guys! (Maybe I’ll be seeing you at the ‘Good of the Land Festival’ 🤷🏼♂️)
If you ever fall into the rabbit hole that is skid steer attachments.... you’ll ready find out what the words versatile, and the phrase punching above your weight mean.
Harley rake was it for me. Reclaiming Roads that easily makes the old ways just painful
2:20 Just a little tip, you really want to sheath your lower storey walls before putting up the second storey walls. A strong wind can blow it over even if you have diagonals. Remember it's the end nails on your diagonal that are effective, not the ones nailed to the studs because they do not complete a triangle. 40 years as a structural engineer, I have once seen a house that looked like yours in the afternoon, and a pile of kindling the next day after a wind storm. Cheers.
You are very right about equipment. I never had a loader of any sort until 2 years ago and at age 59 my spine is ruined. Now I have 2 tractors with front end loaders with various attachments and it is wonderful! Occasionally when needed I rent a skid steer on tracks with a forestry mulcher or other attachment. These tools are keeping me in business.
Near the end you have a 3 point hitch Danuser Auger on your tractor. I have one very similar - again a wonderful machine. You should really get a pto shaft safety shield. That is a wonderful machine, but incredibly dangerous because people so frequently get near the auger bit and driveline just like you did. Clothing can easily get tangled in the open dive shaft and cause a horrible personal injury or death. Please protect yourself and others. Don’t get maimed or killed on a job, it will ruin your day. Best wishes my friend.
I just found your channel. I love it. I subbed. Amazing how many subs you have. I started an equipment/construction channel December of last year. You’re inspiring me to continue to work hard and make videos. Thank you
I'm reminded of high school physics when my teacher defined "work" as exertion of force. The example he used was leaning against the wall and pushing. Not much work accomplished there. Your video makes me appreciate how much work a skilled operator can accomplish by sitting in a bucket seat all day.
A better definition might be "a force causing the movement or displacement of an object." After all, actively pushing against a wall (even pushing _really_ hard) is an exertion of force, but as it has no end effect on the wall, it's still not "work."
@@aussiebloke609 It could be argued that work was still accomplished. There was no end effect on the wall since the wall was designed to withstand that minimal amount of lateral force. but there would be some deflection as the force was applied (just not measurable with the equipment available). I think our natural tendency is to categorize work as having quantifiable results, but I think the physics definition is focusing purely on the use of force. But, then again, I could be misremembering the lesson as it was 34 years ago... Have a good one!
No question, heavy equipment makes life more productive, particularly in our later years. We have a smaller John Deere tractor with front end loader, a Case 580 construction king back hoe / front end loader and are just purchasing an older Kubota U30 mini excavator. I do not do this professionally, use them for maintaince for our farm and, on occasion, as my big boy toys. Thanks for the video and keep up the good work!
Oh sod it, I didn't wanna do this
, I don't wanna be a weather forecaster, I don't wanna rabbit on all day about sunny periods, and patches of rain spritting from the west - I wanted to be ...
*A lumberjack!*
old equipment, rough stuff and groundhog mill, brings back a lot of memories. not all of them good LOL
I could use a couple of those this summer. Need to grade my yard and place rock for my pond. I miss using the skid steers. I’ve been leveling my front yard and placing landscaping blocks. I have a torn elbow and carpal tunnel. Since I started this a week and a half ago my hands go numb ... I wake up in the middle of the night with both hands feeling like they are on fire! I use lidocaine on my elbow all day. I was suppose to have surgery this year but the corona put the kabosh on that. Point I trying to make to you younger pups is if there is a machine that can help you use it!! You will eventually destroy yourself doing everything by hand and bronze!
This video constantly made me think of Andrew Camarata's channel. Lots of good equipment videos there
i wanna see more bill
I thought Scott was going to go running after that telehandler. I love how he watched it till it went out of view.
PSA : Guys, harbor freight recalled the 3 & 6 ton jack stands . Yeah the ones you have,. Look into it , tell your friends and Stay safe. Video suggestion : new jack stands 😀
I just checked mine, thanks for the heads up.
We need more channels like this. As a young guy, I don’t want to lose a whole generation of knowledge and wisdom. In times like these, we need more people who’ve seen it and done it all to share their stories with us, and show what good hard working Americans look like. Thanks for all you do Scott!
Can we get an AMEN ! From my old Ford 8N to my case CK580 , and any number of other pieces of equipment owned , rented , or borrowed , you can't match their versatility. Thanks for sharing this .
I have a 1956 D7 CAT cable dozer, a 12 yard pull scraper and i have to say what a pair. They run cheap and are cheap to work on as well as simple. I ran a dozer service with it for many years and i still today love running it.
Ah man, I miss so much building road up in the development I was working in... run a 120 deere for o er 12 years....
Can you list your pod cast eqipt please?
I love backhoes theyre so great. I mean mini-exs are great too but backhoes are so super versatile i just love em. That's what I learned on mostly when I was doing lineman work with my dad back in the day... fun times... also those telehandlers are amazing too for this type of work we have one we use and sometimes we rent one for big jobs they're just a godsend
When I started in construction, I worked for a mason/general contractor who had a small Ford dump truck that his brother drove, a Dodge B200 van that he drove, Diamond T Reo high-boy single axle dump, a 1960s vintage John Deere track loader and a Case 680C. It sure seemed like he never took a job where you could get one of the machines on site so I got plenty of experience in using picks, shovels, bars, and wheelbarrows. One of the times we did’t have to dig by hand was building a warehouse for his son’s moving business. My boss and his son would go and work on digging the foundation when ever one of them had free time. His son had a tendency to not check fuel levels and run out of diesel as well as having the tracks derail on the Deere.
You might have noticed that a cement mixer was not listed in the equipment he owned. We used to mix all the mortar in a mixing box with a hoe, and if we need a small amount of concrete, rather than pay the short load fee, we would mix it in the largest box, one guy on either side using shovels.
Ah wouldn't it be fun!
I have three L275 Kubotas that need to be repaired. The motors tend to crack cylinder heads when the operator isn't paying attention to the cooling system.
I graduated from powell high in 1990 and was working part time for JC construction
I'm hoping "buy smart" translates to "build smart" - as in new machines...
A lot of people don't realize having that bucket up also helps you make sharper turns without hitting things many you can get closer to structures
We just had a little John Deere delivered to the ranch yesterday, 450C I believe. It’s an early 80s model with a 6 way. I had to go out last night and see just how rusty my catskinning skills had become.
Yep, they are just as rough as I remember. 😄
I can totally relate to the "thankful that you have it" factor when it comes to tools/equipment. No better feeling than utilizing an investment that you made...
Would it be considered an investment or an expense? Traditionally equipment/vehicles are considered an expense right?