How To Operate an Excavator-Building a road (Part 1 of 3)

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  • Опубликовано: 16 дек 2024

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  • @briangammons8242
    @briangammons8242 Год назад +16

    I found Todd’s consultation to be very helpful. I got some questions answered in a way that changed my process steps to creating the business for the better. There’s more to the business side and legal side than meets the eye or that’s mentioned. I found that a lot of people around me that I’ve asked seem to not really want to share that information for whatever reason. There is one personal friend I have that has been very helpful but for the most part not many people share a lot of that information. Todd was able to get me thinking as to how to be better structured, taking the steps, as I go through the process of getting things setup. Also, to some degree, what to expect or ask for with local municipalities in a general sense when doing work. I appreciate your time Todd and as always the helpful videos.

    • @btsllc9676
      @btsllc9676 Год назад +1

      I have always appreciated Todds willingness to share and glad he is able to provide a valuable service. I can say that I when I started a business in a different field, the people in that field were less than helpful and many were downright cut throat giving bad advice so others would fail. Not to say all were that way, made several friends in that industry through youtube, but many of the business owners where I lived just seem to be out for themselves and don't care one bit about giving back. Glad I moved away from there, glad I retired and started a different business that I enjoy and can do part-time for fun and making a little extra cash.

  • @CarExpressions
    @CarExpressions Год назад +8

    Nice work on the video, Todd. It was a pleasure watching you work on our property and so thankful I didn't do it myself, I would still be on the lower section. Very pleased with the work and your work on this project has not ended. Will be in touch for round 2!

    • @user-bd5md5cm2j
      @user-bd5md5cm2j Год назад +1

      Hes a great operator as well as head for survey

  • @Cotton2Ennis
    @Cotton2Ennis Год назад +3

    "cutting in a driveway for a guy from Texas"....
    It wasn't me Todd, but if it was I would hire you in second. I'm still rooted deep in Texas, love your work ethics and your integrity. Seen you come full circle from working alone to having a crew, thankful I found your channel because you have helped me, though I am not in the business, I have saved lots of $$ and got the job done right by following your instructions. Thank you!

  • @williamhill9432
    @williamhill9432 Год назад +2

    I used to own a property at THE CLIFFS. Your videos make me appreciate what Jim had to accomplish in order to make it all possible. Todd, great job once again. My best to you, your family, and all you do to make Mountain Living a great way to live.

  • @jcbro86
    @jcbro86 Год назад +2

    Thank you for taking the time to make the videos and post them. I work for a utility and I like watching your videos to learn tricks for down the road. I know it takes time to make videos and time is money for a guy running his own business. Thanks again.

  • @junkyarddd1
    @junkyarddd1 Год назад +1

    Keep up the great work.
    I hope you're able to share your hustle and work ethic all over the country!!!

  • @jeremyplays2372
    @jeremyplays2372 7 месяцев назад +1

    I love watching letsdig18 work with his big equipment but there is something satisfying about watching someone grade with a trackhoe bucket
    9:55 the camera falling scared me thought he had done rolled the trackhoe

  • @aaronburford5701
    @aaronburford5701 Год назад +1

    This is your expertise sir! No one is better! Thanks for sharing!

  • @brianmassey5897
    @brianmassey5897 Год назад +2

    Always enjoy watching you work, due to your explaining what you're doing and why is always helpful to one's possible doing work themselves. Keep up the good work and enjoyable videos to watch and of course learn something. Have a great day and stay safe.

  • @michaelkoon8371
    @michaelkoon8371 9 месяцев назад +1

    Lookin good todd

  • @abikerinpa
    @abikerinpa Год назад +3

    Welcome back brother, I hope you are staying cool out there ! ♥️😎🍺

  • @larrybuckner3297
    @larrybuckner3297 Год назад

    I drove by this project a few times last weekend. Nice work with a very difficult space. I appreciate this channel and what you do with it.

    • @DigginLife21
      @DigginLife21  Год назад

      You should have stopped to say hello

  • @pressley10r
    @pressley10r Год назад +1

    Another great video, and great work as usual. This project seems a little different than your usual, not sure if it was a budgeting, or timeline thing, but access and maintenance to this road will always be a challenge, as the owner will soon find out. That switchback will be brutal if he ever needs to get a big truck or trailer up there. If all he's looking for is a once and done to get a camper up there, where there's a will, there's a way. Hopefully he's looking into cutting ditches, putting in culverts, retaining walls, and shoring those banks up somehow, seed and straw aint gonna cut it.

  • @michaelkoon8371
    @michaelkoon8371 8 месяцев назад

    Todd love watching you work you always do shuts a good job again love your channels God bless you and your family

  • @danslawncare8594
    @danslawncare8594 Год назад

    Good job Todd. You are you good at what you do.

  • @garyrandolph5855
    @garyrandolph5855 9 месяцев назад

    Sir excellent job thank you for sharing!

    • @DigginLife21
      @DigginLife21  9 месяцев назад

      My pleasure Gary! Than you for commenting

  • @davee62
    @davee62 8 месяцев назад

    Great videos thanks. Your loading/ unloading video best I’ve seen yet and made me look like an expert delivering a excavator

    • @DigginLife21
      @DigginLife21  8 месяцев назад

      Glad to be of help Dave!!!

  • @Gary67242
    @Gary67242 Год назад +1

    job turned out great !!...thumbs up

  • @user-ev3xm7np8x
    @user-ev3xm7np8x 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome video, Thanks Todd

  • @paulconklin
    @paulconklin Год назад

    Great Job Todd.

  • @rexhargrove5172
    @rexhargrove5172 Год назад

    What a great, clean piece of work. 👍

  • @stuevans7013
    @stuevans7013 Год назад

    well TODDY.. very interesting and informative .. well done ,, i learned heaps ............ thanks

  • @diegos2594
    @diegos2594 Год назад

    Relaxing to watch and listen to. Thanks🙂

  • @Natural-Causes
    @Natural-Causes 11 месяцев назад

    Wow the tilt on that grading bucket is a huge benefit. Todd I don’t see your email in the description?

  • @billtalkington664
    @billtalkington664 Год назад

    Good video. I aim to do the same thing on my property. A side by side trail down to the creek. I have the equipment to do it fortunately.

  • @travishebert420
    @travishebert420 9 месяцев назад

    Great stat to your project Todd 👌😁

  • @jakeMTSU
    @jakeMTSU 10 месяцев назад

    wonder rough cost for the land work, not the gravel part...

  • @jont9903
    @jont9903 Год назад +2

    At 9:46 I totally thought something crazy was happening and you were rolling your machine lol

    • @michaelm8853
      @michaelm8853 Год назад

      I was thinking how'd he flip it there. By the end of that thought the camera settled and I thought, oh the camera fell, makes sense. Lol

  • @leosfamilyinvalleystreamne5527
    @leosfamilyinvalleystreamne5527 10 месяцев назад

    Love your work! Will you come do a project in Maggie Valley?

  • @jeffsaunders4785
    @jeffsaunders4785 11 месяцев назад

    Enjoy your videos. Thanks

  • @trevorburton2718
    @trevorburton2718 Год назад

    Great job.

  • @chip20021275
    @chip20021275 Год назад +1

    Also like watching you work and how you explain things which brings me to my next request could you please wear a microphone instead of having it hang in the cab it’s hard to hear you over the hum of the machine other then that you do great work keep it up.

  • @arqjorgelg
    @arqjorgelg 2 месяца назад

    Amazing job. What was the cost of that project?

    • @DigginLife21
      @DigginLife21  2 месяца назад +1

      @@arqjorgelg I honestly don’t remember at this point. I usually conserve $250-$275/hour

    • @arqjorgelg
      @arqjorgelg 2 месяца назад

      @DigginLife21 I would like to hire you but my place is too far ...Glenville

  • @toplinek990
    @toplinek990 11 месяцев назад

    Good videos

  • @sammytheface8821
    @sammytheface8821 Год назад

    So nice of you, saving the forest creature....💗.....Respect. Great excavator work too.

  • @damianvazquez8878
    @damianvazquez8878 Месяц назад

    Thank you for all teaching

  • @altofarmland2855
    @altofarmland2855 Год назад

    What kind of attachment is that one? The bucket that lets you grade. Thank you!

  • @CameronsCandorOriginal
    @CameronsCandorOriginal Год назад +1

    Well done! How much did you charge and in what state?

  • @OneBrightLightTN
    @OneBrightLightTN Год назад +5

    At 9:50 omg I thought your excavator fell over the edge of that hill 😵 Way to scare me Todd 🫣

  • @theotherbrock787
    @theotherbrock787 11 месяцев назад

    Good job. Very nice work.

  • @perrylinville3973
    @perrylinville3973 Месяц назад

    Love the love of critters

  • @genecoppedge5972
    @genecoppedge5972 Год назад

    You replaced the Yanmar mini excavator with the CAT? I remember you had difficulty getting a roller for the Yanmar which prompted you to remove all Yanmar decals.

  • @aaronburford5701
    @aaronburford5701 10 месяцев назад +1

    Rewatch! You will build a road anywhere!

  • @Maverick-y4u
    @Maverick-y4u Год назад

    I love your videos

  • @ronhill984
    @ronhill984 Год назад +2

    What size cat excavator do you run?

  • @curtisrodin1268
    @curtisrodin1268 7 месяцев назад

    What state are you in ? My friend is moving to TN.

  • @2bmoto555
    @2bmoto555 Год назад

    Hey, been watching you for a bit. I just rented a mini X to work on my driveway in Spruce Pine NC. My question is how steep is to steep? I have a section that is probably around 25% grade

    • @DigginLife21
      @DigginLife21  Год назад +1

      Ideally for a gravel driveway I try to stay around 15% but in your area 20% or less

  • @ericdugger5953
    @ericdugger5953 Год назад +1

    Hey todd how far from Statesville are you we just bought some land and im trying to do it my self but i might be in a lil over my head and thouht about hiring you to come out and cut me a road

  • @EliDeGrave
    @EliDeGrave Год назад

    nice work!

  • @brianbeavers4150
    @brianbeavers4150 8 месяцев назад

    Any issues with hill sliding out ?

    • @DigginLife21
      @DigginLife21  8 месяцев назад

      Not that I’ve been made aware of.

  • @Simonsimon-fy3hq
    @Simonsimon-fy3hq Год назад +1

    won't rain coming down the hillside just wash it away?

    • @DigginLife21
      @DigginLife21  Год назад

      Not after drainage or complete. More work to come

  • @omadeitz3340
    @omadeitz3340 9 месяцев назад

    I believe Devine intervention has happened. Next month we are needing a road put in and we're wondering what it would involve and bam I get this video suggested to me. Okay so it was the AI but hey.😊

    • @DigginLife21
      @DigginLife21  9 месяцев назад

      My name is actually Todd but if you wanna call me devine…I’ll take it 😂

  • @Ssj31234
    @Ssj31234 Год назад +1

    How much a job like this cost ?

  • @user-bd5md5cm2j
    @user-bd5md5cm2j Год назад

    Incredible how much a 10 ton mini costs... 250,000.00 new. Unbelievable how much prices have went up

  • @franciscozamora1444
    @franciscozamora1444 5 месяцев назад

    thats a 302?

  • @SammyLovett
    @SammyLovett Год назад

    I think it’s a great change. Definitely not a easy job.

  • @bluegrallis
    @bluegrallis Год назад

    At 22:09,, it looks like he might need a retaining wall there sometime?

  • @mikewhittemorejr
    @mikewhittemorejr Год назад

    love your channel, talk at you soon

  • @thedoghouse1795
    @thedoghouse1795 4 месяца назад

    What model is that cat?

    • @DigginLife21
      @DigginLife21  4 месяца назад

      @@thedoghouse1795 309cr

    • @thedoghouse1795
      @thedoghouse1795 4 месяца назад

      @@DigginLife21 thank you your videos are awesome keep up the good work

    • @DigginLife21
      @DigginLife21  4 месяца назад

      @@thedoghouse1795 many thanks 🙏🏻

  • @aaronburford5701
    @aaronburford5701 23 дня назад

    You can build a road anywhere!

  • @raymondgochenour8725
    @raymondgochenour8725 9 месяцев назад

    👍

  • @middleway1885
    @middleway1885 Год назад

    Boop