My buddy is a funeral director and I will never forget a story he told me 15 years ago about receiving a body from a man who took a ball through his face that snapped off the ball mount. Incredibly gruesome and of course a closed casket. From that point forward I have never hooked a strap to a hitch ball. Guy in a pickup was trying to pull out a farm tractor, ball snapped off the hitch, straight through his head. It works just fine until the one time it doesn't and it can be fatal. Fellow RUclipsr, not trolling in the slightest, just trying to provide a little context as to why I think you might want to reconsider. It is also a good reason NOT to help someone who is stuck when the cards are stacked against you unless its a life or death situation because the liability might not be worth it even though we all agree we feel like superman when we get someone unstuck. Again, not trying to be the "Ackchyually" guy in the RUclips comments because I absolutely despise receiving those kinds of comments, but this one is more like a PSA than anything to double check rigging before sending it.
Bobby I 2nd this comment, or at least get those things that go over the rope that help prevent this situation from happening... Also, when are you just gonna add yank straps to the 717 website?!?!?!
If that ball breaks it's gonna be a missile , might be worth getting a good quality Recovery Hitch for $100-$300 and save the potential risk lol , nice recovery though :P
As a person who has worked for both Republic and WM, 55K is a fair estimate of weight on that truck. Empty, that truck is probably 32,000-34,000 lbs... legally that truck likely tops out at around 66,000 lbs fully loaded (depending on GVWR, axle ratings, tires and whether or not that tag axle is dropped at the rear). You likely saved him 2 hours waiting on a tow truck.
@@Willyfree777 lol I dont care what you think. in the past I gave him hell about getting out of shape , so I give him praise for taking care of his health..get over it you putts ..next time may be I will coment on his but LOL
Shame on you. Sorry to be that guy but your platform is to large to be spreading false information. Recovering from the toe hitch is a huge red flag no. I'm glad you took those pulls lightly or someone could have died. Only use proper recover tools and locations
Need more powa! Which they’d of kept a baby duramax. Also came here to see the people crying about hooking onto the hitch 😂 for full sends maybe not but come on meow 😸 cry cry cry
My buddy is a funeral director and I will never forget a story he told me 15 years ago about receiving a body from a man who took a ball through his face that snapped off the ball mount. Incredibly gruesome and of course a closed casket. From that point forward I have never hooked a strap to a hitch ball. Guy in a pickup was trying to pull out a farm tractor, ball snapped off the hitch, straight through his head. It works just fine until the one time it doesn't and it can be fatal. Fellow RUclipsr, not trolling in the slightest, just trying to provide a little context as to why I think you might want to reconsider. It is also a good reason NOT to help someone who is stuck when the cards are stacked against you unless its a life or death situation because the liability might not be worth it even though we all agree we feel like superman when we get someone unstuck. Again, not trying to be the "Ackchyually" guy in the RUclips comments because I absolutely despise receiving those kinds of comments, but this one is more like a PSA than anything to double check rigging before sending it.
Bobby I 2nd this comment, or at least get those things that go over the rope that help prevent this situation from happening... Also, when are you just gonna add yank straps to the 717 website?!?!?!
He won't listen people have been commenting this for years on every recovery video
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I actually work for Republic. The company whose truck is in the video and 55k is a very fair estimate.
Dan the man on the Cummins!
TRX would have done it by itself but good work😏❤
Nice man! As a truck driver, we definitely appreciate those who are willing to help!
You saved the day again way to go boss ❤
Power - so cool you pulled the garbage truck out. Good on you.
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If that ball breaks it's gonna be a missile , might be worth getting a good quality Recovery Hitch for $100-$300 and save the potential risk lol , nice recovery though :P
They lots of quality economical ones for a low as $30/80 that can withstand 3X the weight of the strap limits
Always driving forward
As a person who has worked for both Republic and WM, 55K is a fair estimate of weight on that truck. Empty, that truck is probably 32,000-34,000 lbs... legally that truck likely tops out at around 66,000 lbs fully loaded (depending on GVWR, axle ratings, tires and whether or not that tag axle is dropped at the rear). You likely saved him 2 hours waiting on a tow truck.
Please do no recover from a towing ball. Huuuuuuge safety risk
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Quit using the tow ball for recoveries before something bad happens get a shackle
Thanks for sharing, Power!
Looks really good
I like the outro music!
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Aloha from hawaii, cool orange shirt.
if they know you have a tracking device on it and you put restrictions on the distance they will just take the device off and then out it back on .
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Don’t see a Ford pulling with that kind of “POWER”
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I have never seen a trailer rental company with a distance restriction I personally wouldn't do that if I was you
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I hope you supercharge it
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Cummins saved the day🎉
Midsized trucks look so fruity
Please change the wrap. Now
How bout a link 🌭 4 the sport rack don't see option on website ???
New link should work
Nope
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Garbage man here….could easily be 55k no prob
Not a fan of chain if that snaps driver is no longer alive.
1500 bucks to republic services is nothing. Company did 15 billion in revenue last year. Just the cost of doing business.
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Power .. Those diesels can pull a house off their foundation.
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your shoulders and arms are looking better you are loosing that pillsbury dough boy look .
What a gay comment 😂
@@Willyfree777right? Lmao
@@Willyfree777 lol I dont care what you think. in the past I gave him hell about getting out of shape , so I give him praise for taking care of his health..get over it you putts ..next time may be I will coment on his but LOL
Shame on you. Sorry to be that guy but your platform is to large to be spreading false information. Recovering from the toe hitch is a huge red flag no. I'm glad you took those pulls lightly or someone could have died. Only use proper recover tools and locations
Honestly this vid was kinda a fail on ur part if they guy didn’t help ur truck probably couldn’t have done it.
Need more powa! Which they’d of kept a baby duramax. Also came here to see the people crying about hooking onto the hitch 😂 for full sends maybe not but come on meow 😸 cry cry cry
Please get the proper recovery equipment and learn how to use it.
That's a heck of a truck
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