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Grading A County Road
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- Опубликовано: 20 апр 2020
- Today I fixed up a county road that had a few potholes and needed some rock. I did this 4 years ago and the road was in worse shape. It's not built to county specs so the homeowners on this road that have to pay to maintain it. I also touched up two driveways towards the end of the road, I used 3 loads of rock about 48 tons and took about 4 hours to complete. Thanks for watching!
This one of my favorites... skid steer, driveway repair, the sound, the camera view.... the gravel... all of it is perfection! You are the best!
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
@@eliteearthworksllc great content!
Rewatched! I remember first watching this and enjoying the camera.view of the skid steer, the sound of the scraping, the entire process! This is one of the best videos and content!
Thank you! Appreciate you watching
I love this video! The grading, the holes being cut out..... love the view and hearing it happen. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Appreciate you watching
These are the type of videos along with you grading that I simple love looking at! You are the best!
I think it is the camera angle and you allowing the natural sounds to be heard!
Thank you! I appreciate that!
@@eliteearthworksllcrewatched, Liked, Commented, shared.. love the sound of the scraping!
Still love the camera view and the sound of the skid steer grading the material! One of the best!
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
@@eliteearthworksllc Absolutely no problem... this video got me looking at your channel
And still one of my favorites! The view on the skid steer get me!
Thank you! That was a fun job
Very nice! Way better than just dumping gravel on the potholes hoping they'll go away. Weird deal the homeowners having to pay to maintain it. Excellent video! Thanks for sharing!
BurningDinosaurs thanks buddy! Yes it seems to work the best to dig them out. Yeah the developer didn’t build the road to county specs so they won’t do a think. Appreciate you watching
Looks good! Driveway and stone jobs are all the rage this time of year as they are every year it would seem. I like to see that you rip the potholes up and rework them before adding new stone. Seems like lots of guys just add stone across the top of those holes and it just won't last. I just finished up a driveway rejuvenation job last weekend and was working to get the video edited so I could post this week and saw your notification of this job and thought "how fitting". See ya on the next one...
Neil Koch thank you! It seems to be the only way to get rid of the holes. You are right definitely a lot of driveway with right now. Appreciate you watching
Another video I enjoy! Thank you sir!
Thank you!
It is something about the sound and watching the grading the material. I also like the camera view!
You got that road slicked up real nice.
VideosByAl thank you! I think it came out pretty good
Excellent job sir
Williams Big Dump Trucking LLC thanks man!
One GoPro Camera back in 1 piece = One very happy Mrs. Elite!!!!
Stamatis Grozoudis that’s right 😁
Stamatis Grozoudis Yes!
What a difference ! Looks great ! Whole lotta variables in that tailgating. Speed dump rate and gate gap. Thinking maybe a little tighter gate gap w the chains might b a good place to start. Just a suggestion. I've only ever done that w a dump trailer which presents it's own set of issues. A driver. Me sitting on battery box of trailer running the controller for dump. Tighter gate gap helped me. But you'll get it ! Thanks for the video
TONY GENESEO thank you! Yes I tightened up the chains and that seemed to help. But yes a whole lot going on just going to take some time. Appreciate you watching man
Well done.
If that was how bad it ended up after 4 years then an annual touch up will keep it in perfect shape.
Speaking of perfect. You might want to get yourself a grader attachment like @dirtperfect if you keep getting grading jobs like this one and the storage place.
Wayne Crews thank you! I agree it held up well! Lol that could be handy. Appreciate you watching
Awesome! Now all you need is a water truck and a roller then you'll be a high roller! I think when it comes to spreading you got one up on the Vegas professionals! ;-)
Clyde Acor thank you! Yes I would to get a roller for the skid steer definitely be handy on these jobs. Lol thanks
@@eliteearthworksllc Quick attach brand in Minnesota builds a nice one and it's factory direct so you're not paying a dealer extra money. They build so many different attachments it's crazy! If you're needing any just give Darin a call there he'll take care of ya. Although I think they're close to $10K
Those were some big potholes! We got to fix the lane to yard but it had recycled asphalt and some of it went hard. Nit really sure the best way to fix those
Skidder Kev hmmm I would think if you could dig them back out then mix some new back in. They are a pain for sure
good job
Mike Williams thank you!
Excellent job ,, That is how i was taught 45 years ago you have to break uo the bottom of pot holes.
Mike Nixon thank you! Yeah I have found that works the best. I’m sure some will come back from everyone turning into their drives. Appreciate you watching
Why?
Why the bottom of the hole?
Fire Captain Tom I’m not really sure why but if you can break the rock up and blend it back together they seem to stay away
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Interesting
Nice job buddy 👍💯
Adam Newsome thanks man! 👍🏻
Elite Earthworks LLC your welcome
you put the camera in very good place 😀
Ekskavatör Avcısı thank you! I try to get a few angles
@@eliteearthworksllc very good my friend 👍
Good job Brandon. I've always find those holes are where tree stump was taken out. But they keep us in business
Larry Shedd thank you! Interesting I hadn’t thought of that. Makes sense. Appreciate you watching
If those potholes are always in relatively the same area would it be better to dig out the potholes put in a larger base rock and then proceed with the gravel that you’re using now? The potholes at the end of the driveway looks like it was caused from turning the steering wheel.Another great video
9856CB yeah that is a good idea would really help. Appreciate you watching
Keeping busy Brendon and once again you are doing a great service to the community, keep safe.
Mike Smith thank you! At least I can do this type of work if it’s wet. Appreciate you watching
IMO, you are an artist with your machinery.
josh viking thank you I appreciate that!
I say fix the drainage that water on the side when it puddling and freeze dig out the ditches and repitch the road to have water run to the shoulder
That’s what it needs but all the neighbors can’t come to agreement to pay so we just put a band aid on it every few years
I think the county just gives some roads a name or number... the only love they have for them is taxes!
Were the potholes where the water was standing along the edges? That’s where my daughters road has potholes.
Hopefully you can set them up on a regular maintenance schedule. Those repeat customers are good for business... you get to do the same job over and over... and you get referrals!
Your tailgating is coming right along!
William Harris I think your right. They might have been a lot of them are where people pull in and out of their driveway. I agree I like those repeat customers. Thank you much better than that day I brought your load to you 😁
Im new to your channel man. Did you say the county gave that private road a county road number but they wont maintain it.
I sure hope the people that live on that road aint paying maintanance taxes for a road the county dont maintain. I would sure be checking my taxes to make sure
Vaughn Hill they aren’t paying taxes on it. It wasn’t built to the correct specs so the county won’t do anything for them. Appreciate you checking the channel out
Nice work on the road!!! Shopping for opinions and or suggestions on what aggregate(s) I should use on the side of the garage where I will park an equipment trailer? It is on a slight slope so I don’t want it to wash out when we have our heavy Texas rains. I was thinking 3-4 inches of crushed concrete to build a base. Then topping it with decomposed granite. I want it to look nice yet still not wash out over time. Thoughts?
Travis Higday thank you! I think that would work and look nice. I would definitely go 4” inches the thicker the better on new pads or drives to give you a good sub base. Appreciate you watching
Don't these gravel roads require rollers for compaction or your excavator passes does the job?🤔
It’s not required it could have helped but the cars driving on it will pack it down better than anything. Plus I was just putting a thin layer over so it has a good solid base already
Certainly better and those potholes are toast. And now I'm going to miss that cracked lens!!!
Dale Premo thanks man! Lol yeah I’m ready to fix that lens any day now 🤞🏻. Appreciate you watching
My dad bought me a 6’ land plane/land leveler to grade our 1/2 mile private road. It is the best gift I have ever got, smooths the surface with no windrows ... just level it with the top link drop it and go.
Yeah they work great!
Looks good as usual Brandon! RUclips + videos of gravel + my crappy internet connection = really bad compression errors. LOL I was just working on my driveway yesterday, but since our state is on lockdown until at least the 8th, I still haven't got out to the coast to get the new CTL, so I was using my loader on the farm tractor. it was UGLY!!! LOL It's so big, I have to go to the end to turn around and my driveway is 700'.
Badgermatt75 2016 oh man that’s quite a ways. Yeah I’m hoping the lockdown stuff is almost done. Appreciate you watching
Turned out really good those pot holes 🕳 are hard on vehicles. The next attachment you will be talking to the beautiful CEO Mrs Elite is a grader for the skidloader like dirt percent has. Hope everyone is healthy and keep up the great videos
Kenny Mysak thank you! Lol maybe it would have to be a cheap grader 😁. Doing great hope all is well with you!
@@eliteearthworksllc The grader attachment would allow you to offer a maintenance plan for roads like this one that the county isn't willing to work on
Joel Pribyl that is true
@@eliteearthworksllc check out Stanley in Delhi and see if you can maybe get one as a demo for a few videos on it just a little Ideas 💡
Lookin good man
nuts319 thanks buddy
We have roads in the county that the county will not maintain which is funny because those roads are actually better then the maintained roads lol
Shakes 73 🤣🤣 usually how it goes 🤷🏼♂️
looks good! keep it up and your gonna want a grader attachment and roller for that TAK! I don't know what I did before I got my Bobcat! they are the swiss army knifes of small to medium equipment....... stay safe friend!
bvfdfire1 thank you! Yes they are handy machines. Maybe one of these I’ll have a roller for it. Appreciate you watching
Elite Roadworks......rock’n it!! 👍😎
D C lol that’s right! 😁
D C Hey!
Mrs. Elite Earthworks Hey Hey! 😁
Looks good. Already starting to get the hang of tailgating gravel. You'll be a pro in no time.
Blackdog Tractor/Excavator thank you! I still need to work on raising the bed it’s quick so more practice. 😁
Definitely need a ventrac for this smallish job!
beozzie690 I’ve never ran one of those
Elite Earthworks LLC oh my, well it’s got a Harley rake attachment that’s the bomb. Although it’s a bit pricey of a machine I can tell you that it was one of the best items I’ve got. A bit small for what you’re doing but I can tell you that it works like a champ on gravel roads and leaves it totally dressed. The only issue is tracking in after for high traffic areas like that is a must.
beozzie690 yeah I’ve seen them just never ran one. They look to be handy for small yards.
Good job 👍 one would think the country would at least drag the road sense it's a country road ?
Mike Embrey true
Nice work Brandon!
That road is like an annuity for ya, they love your work and keep calling you back. Nothing wrong with that! Work safe.
Doug@ the "ranch"
lakesideranch thank you! That’s what I strive for! Thanks for watching buddy
Looks good!
Digginok thanks man!
You're getting better at tailgating, it just takes practice. Glad to see you cutting out the holes to the bottom, they'll come right back if you don't.
Mitch S thank you! Yes it seems to be the only way to get rid of them. Appreciate the comment
I like backing up tailgating. You have more control and can see it coming out in spot mirror.
Larry Shedd I’ve tried that one I got to get the timing on the bed. It goes up quick
@@eliteearthworksllc our tailgates are 68 inches tall. Don't have much spill over. I just idle the engine.
Larry Shedd nice
Good job Brandon , have good day .
leo l thank you! You too!
Nice. Keep after it!
Steven Tedder thanks man!
One hell of a good job man.
Gliderider thank you I appreciate that!
You have to get rid of that standing water along the road.
It soaks into the subgrade, finding the easiest path it can.
Otherwise that road looks like its holding up not bad.
oldredcoonhound that is true. I was surprised it wasn’t worse than what it was
We have a couple "County" roads like that down where I'm at. The county never wanted to either fix it themselves or pay a contractor to do it and the residents would only halfass fix 'em. Got so bad that EMS and the local Fire Department said that they wouldn't respond to calls down those roads due to the risk of damaging their equipment. Even that didn't get the county into gear. Took the residents gathering up to sue the county for 'em to do something about it. Fortunately for them when the county sets their mind to spending money and doing a job right it gets done right, but convincing them to spend any money is like trying to get a candy away from a child.
Sandy that’s crazy! Glad they finally fixed it and yes you are right when they do it they don’t cut corners
If not county owned, it puts money into your pocket 🙂
Brian Herron that’s right 👍🏻
Looking really good! I wondered if I could ask about your warm up routine for your machines? Seems like you idle them for a certain amount of time? And also do you run your loader full throttle all the time? Seems to be different opinions on part throttle vs full throttle operation regarding the longevity of the pumps. You have gotten so many hours out of your loader, you seem to be the one to ask. 👍😁 Thanks! Keep up the good work.
Vanbulance89 thank you! I let the loader warm up for about 10 mins longer if it’s cold. I run it at full throttle all the time, that’s how it’s designed to run. Easier on the pumps and the machine. Appreciate you watching
Thanks for the advice! I hope I can get a bunch more hours out of my TL 130. Appreciate your response.
Have to convince them to let have you grade the ditches to get rid of the standing water.
Yes definitely needs that
Hey Brandon, foot video, turned out good, is that number 57 rock, they smooth out pretty darn good. Thanks for sharing
Derrick Pettit thanks! I believe so or it’s more a crusher run. They just call it base rock here. Appreciate the comment
Nice work keep them coming
Thanks buddy!
G'day mate
Murphy Law howdy!
Practice makes perfect!
John T that’s right! 👍🏻 getting there
Here in Chicago those potholes wouldn't be filled for at least a year.
Construction Trucks lol oh man
Good job , enjoyed
Al Southern thank you appreciate you watching
With a spread like that, you should get the front page of Excavator Magazine! lol
🤣🤣 thanks man 🤞🏻😁
I was thinking Center Fold!!
lets go Brandon!
🤣🤣👍🏻
Hi Brendon just one question what’s happened to your Old small International Truck you retired after buying the Peterbilt truck.
Mike Smith it’s sitting at the shop I actually drove it the other day
Glad you haven’t sold it will be handy for small jobs even if it keeps the cogs turner on the old girl?
Mike Smith yes I acts have a few jobs coming up with it
Time to find a small road grader for cheap lol
Clayton Hartin lol yeah that would be handy
I see you planned this project around their rush hour 🚗🚗🚕🚙🚐🚕🚌🚛🚚 😆😆
sparky178 always 🙄🤣🤣
Not first but im here!
Brandon 223 appreciate it man!
@@eliteearthworksllc thank you sir. Love your videos
Brandon 223 thanks man 👍🏻 I need to get back on schedule with them 🤣
@@eliteearthworksllc probably a stupid question. When you are doing a driveway how many feet do you estimate how many tons of stone you will need?
Brandon 223 I would love to tell you I have some super cool formula but if you google rock calculator and I think it’s the second that comes up gravel calculator I believe I use that 🤣 just out the length width and depth it will tell you the tons and yards. I usually do 2-4” inches thick
I think you have a spiderweb on your lens lol
OffRoad RiverFishing 😁 yes hopefully I’ll have a new lens this week
Do u ever run a smooth drum roller on it when ur done? When I worked for geo energy, we would fix the road and run a roller to pack it in.
alfred cole no it would help but I don’t have one. Maybe one of these days I’ll get one. Them driving down it is the best thing for it. Appreciate you watching
Talk about fingernails on a chalkboard, the sound of the bucket sliding on that gravel makes me cringe 😬
JC Mathis III lol yeah I should have put a warning on it 😁
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No worries Brandon. I'm glad to see you're still busy during these social-distancing times. You did a good job.
where is mis Elite when you need her to take care of the rock nope i am last
George Bryan 😂
George Bryan no kidding hiding at the bank I guess 🤣
@@eliteearthworksllc dont let her see this we will both be in trouble
They are always in hurry putting root crap back in hole. 99% of the time tree was there.
Larry Shedd that is true
Omg I’m first ❤️
Beverly Roemer you are 👍🏻
OMG I am 126th ... OK, not as exciting as being first, but at least I am not last .... I hope. ;)
Silent Epsilon 🤣
Sounds like the county is freeloading in the taxpayers.
David Glaum I don’t think they like the developer he was pretty shady. He didn’t want to spend the money to make it wider and with the right drainage 🤷🏼♂️ but yeah you think they would chip in