TWO CATs SCRATCHING OUT A HOUSE SITE… ANOTHER GoPro KICKS THE BUCKET… PART 1
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Welcome to day 1 and 2 of this new house site clearing. Plans are to clear the site and then dig a basement. Stay tuned good stuff coming up on the channel. Oh yeah, and the GoPro 10 doesn’t live to see day 3!!!
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Hi Sam..It sure looks like the 313 is fitting in very well 😃.
I am looking forward to seeing the new grading system on the D5 put to use too. Good call on the Yellow Jackets, I’d of dragged the tree across the property to make sure 😂. I also have NO use for the dead trees either 👍🏻
I appreciate you sharing the Message ,Yes Sir, I watched it With My Wife Sitting right beside me ! I appreciate You Boss !! Take Care, Stay Safe !
The 313 is doing great, really enjoying it. I'm looking forward to seeing the grade control on the dozer too.
Glad yall enjoyed the message, side by side...🤣
Hi Sam, good site, I like the landscapes !
The lake is very big at the end of the video 😎
For me, the Cat 313 has a good size 👍
Thanks Nicolas. I really like the 313 for landclearing. Looking forward to using it to dig the basement too...
I do most all my jobs just like you. By myself. But I have learned that paying someone on clearing jobss is 100% worth it. Either you drive the excavator and they cut with the saw. Or the other way around. Saves so much time and way less breaking saws and what not. I've done that my fair share of times also. With someone picking up the trees to get the bind off and you cutting. You will do twice the work in a day. Im hard headed and try to do it all myself. But I finally saw the light. haha Great channel. Enjoy your videos.
Right, that is good advice for sure. I'm thinking more about that each clearing job that I do. I have tried it a couple times but scheduling didn't work out. That is the hardest part about getting help. Finding someone who can help when you need it is a challenge. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel, I appreciate it.
Thanks,
Sam
Glad the 313 is working out for you. It's nice having the power you need to get those trees down. I can do small stuff, but nothing the size you're working on. I have a root ripper/stumper, whatever you want to call it. That thing makes it way easier to take down a tree. It's a little bit of a disadvantage to clean up the ground after the tree is down, but I love it. Glad the bees didn't get you.
Nice message too, be safe my friend.
Thanks! Right, a root ripper works great. Would like to try one on the 313. Glad you enjoyed the message as well.
God Bless...
Hello I noticed the 313 does a lot of rocking. Yeah my brother has a 28000 lb machine does the same thing. He's planning to add additional 1200 lb counter weight.
Great message again. I pray am a husband God intents me to be.
Thank you Bill. I agree it rocks more than I want it to. I sure wish it had a blade on it. Maybe that counter weight might help his. I hear Lindsey on Smith Worx talking about the rocking on his 313 as well.
God Bless...
Man that excavator is nice!
Thanks, it is doing a great job on this land clearing project. I got a notification where you mentioned my channel. I appreciate that and thanks for supporting the channel. I haven't had a chance to watch the video yet, but I will...
Sam
Awesome video Sammy 👍 Thanks for sharing 👍 you know the Bible talks about the number 7 well if you add up the numbers of the 313 it must be a Good One 👍
Haven't thought of that! 😁
It is definitely a great machine...
@@tristardiggin congrats sir
Couple questions for you sir?
Did you buy the 308 new and how many hours on it when Lee bought it.
And what you going to mulch with now?
I bought it used. It has 2000hrs on it.
Don't have any plans at the moment for another mulcher. Will just do land clearing and dirt work.
Thanks...
D5 is a hoss cat 🐈
It definitely is Lester. It can flat get some work done for sure...
Yup, and it's a doozy! I sold the 308 this past week and bought the 313 a few weeks ago...
I remember you mentioning the factory grade system was a wee bit out of calibration. Did you ever figure out what that was or did it just get bypassed with the new setup?
I think I just did some changes in the settings…
Thanks
You probably own alot of stock by now in cameras, drones, and tripods. I may need to change some options soon. Them was some big trees, it work finding a spot for them to fall. Good video . Stay safe.👍
Thank you James. I may need to buy some stock in gopro and DJI drones! 😁 Or at least get a frequent buyers discount.
God Bless...
Hello,
Would you be willing to go into the business side of things?
- How to get started from zero
- How to find jobs
- How to bid on jobs/what to charge
- How to write contracts
- If doing it just as a hobby is a viable option
I understand talking money is sensitive, I just want to learn
Thanks :)
Send me your number through email and I will call you to see if I can help...
My back has been bothering me since you hit us with that tree. I will get my attorney to contact you. Glad you moved the lasers on the D5.
Timbeeeeeeer! Lookout...🤣
Sam your messages are so inspiring that I can't take my eye's off them. You have captured my heart with them. I have so much respect and love for you that you are the inspiration that is needed in this world. God bless you
Thank you Stephen and I certainly appreciate what you said! I’m thankful God is using the message to be a blessing…
God Bless
I don't like dead trees either. I've seen them be solid at the base but the top broke out 15ft up. I guess anchor towed the 313 ok?
Dead trees are always a danger for sure. Anchor handles the 313 like a dream. Very impressed how it tows it. I need to get a higher weight class tag and it is good to go.
Thanks
That was great timing when you hit that yellow jacket nest to when I called you. That was a challenging job to learn mulching on but it was fun and hopefully I can get a whole lot experience with it this fall and winter. It was great to meet you in person and get to know you better. Thanks again!
Thank you Lee. When you called I was just about to step out of the machine right in to those yellow jackets. Glad I saw them swarming, ouch that would have been bad. That was definitely a tough place to learn how to mulch and you did a great job with it. It was great to meet you and your family as well. Hope you have a lot of work for the 308 going forward. If I can help you anyway just holler.
God Bless,
Sam
We couldn't make it to services today, so we sincerely appreciated your message. Thank you Sam for the time and care you put into both your videos and your messages!
Thank you for always supporting the channel and glad you enjoyed the message.
God Bless...
Thanks for the video. Im glad you are enjoying the 313! But next time you shoukd get out and move the camera! Them GoPros are expensive$$$!
Thanks. Yup, might need to move it next time. 🤔
Great video!! Sound word, thanks, our 46 th year of marriage !!
Thanks MrSonny, congrats on 46 years of marriage…
God Bless
Thank you for the message brother I learned this the hard way few years ago with my wife. Me being selfish and focusing on my wants and not focusing on us once GOD put it on my heart and I change my ways seems like everything fell into place and we have the best relationship and friendship you could ask for. Lol now far as buying equipment she just laughs and shakes her head not surprised when I come home with a deal🤣…. I’ve got another question what would be a good price on a ram 5500 and mileage on one too look for I want one just like yours but with the floor shifter 4x4 it’s always been my dream work truck for my side business for hauling my equipment so I won’t half to use my tandem all the time.. But haven’t I been around them much and not sure what to look for as things that need replacing or flaws and what is to many miles on them cause seems like all ones I look at have nearly 200k on them . Thank you sir for the awesome channel I been trying to watch all the older videos to get caught up! God bless!
That is great that yall have that relationship now. When we put God first a lot of things can change.
I have lost track of the prices on the Ram 5500s. Anything with around 100k miles would likely be upper 40k to mid 50k I would imagine. 200k miles is getting up there pretty good but still has a lot of life if it was taken care of and maintained. Mine currently has around 113k miles on it and it still runs and drives great. If you find something you could have a Diesel mechanic check it out good. They will charge something for checking it out but they know what to look for so that you don't get a bad deal.
God Bless
This will be a fun project to watch unfold Sam. Keep up the good work and enjoy time at the lake, looks like a beautiful set up you’ve got there. Nice message as always.
Thank you I appreciate it. The project is going great except for the rain. Been pretty wet last couple days...
Was wondering if your daily rate has gone up with the bigger excavator? Bigger equipment means able to get more work done faster but also means more logistics getting the equipment to the job. Previously it seemed you were able to get an excavator and skidsteer in one trip. It all depends on what equipment you need on the job I guess. What I’m trying to say is if it was still the 308 on this job you wouldn’t be as far along so is the customer getting more work done at the same rate? Sorry if this is confusing
That wasn't confusing, you are right. Daily rate increases with the size of equipment. You can definitely get more done as well as increased cost in moving equipment. I still haul the 304 excavator and the skidsteer on one trailer when needed. That makes a great combo to have in one trip...
Thanks,
Sam
I just had a stumper or ripper made for my Volvo 140 I had it made with two ripper teeth set two foot apart and the rippers are five foot long so it can rip roots six foot down if needed. For clearing it’s the ticket. It’s made with one inch plate cost me less than 2k compared to buying one for 11k.
Patrick that sounds like a great stump ripper for sure. I’ve been watching Letsdig18 use one similar to that. It looks like it works great!
Thanks,
Sam
lol I guess as durable as GoPro claims to be, it is no match to a tree that size coming down. Love that crawl pedal, I wish the smaller ones had that. Great video Sam!
Gopro didn't have a chance. 😁 I'm with you on the smaller ones needing a travel pedal. I use it a lot on the 313.
Thanks,
Sam
Awesome video as usual. How did Anchor do hauling the 313? What motor is in Anchor?
Anchor does a great job pulling the 313. It has a Cummins M11 and a 10 speed Eaton transmission...
Yellow jackets have been bad this year, at least for me. Had a mess of them in soddy daisy and then now on my current job in Kingston. Thank God for air conditioned cab.
Andrew I couldn't agree more about the air conditioned cab. Not only is it nice to stay cool but those 2 yellow jacket nests I hit would have made for a bad day...
I like watching. Wish you would make music lower Han your voice.
Thanks for watching. I generally edit the volume down to around 40%. Will see about getting it down a little more...
Sam
Not sure if it matters or not but I’ve ran a few track hoes, older ones with 10k hrs usually drop water from boom when there’s a crack in the boom some place, I’d just keep an eye on that water and make sure it isn’t because of a crack. I know that’s a newer machine just a thought.
Thanks for the info Tanner, I appreciate the heads up.
Glad you got to really use that 313. But please do yourself a favor. GET A REAL CHAINSAW! 🤣🤣 You got all the big boy toys now. A professional series saw will make a huge difference and you won't dread it as much. Good luck to Lee. He's got a great setup.
Oh yeah.. That's 4 drones, 3 go pros and 1 cow..... 🤦♂
I'm gonna just hire me a saw man on the next job! Are you available?
And yes the score count on gopros, drones and cows is pretty accurate but you left out tripods. I think I am tripod #4 or 5...😫🙄😳
@@tristardiggin Not For Hire! 🤣🤣 I forgot about the tripods. You've mangled up several of those lol
Cat makes a cab for a reason........them deer flies is one of them!!! 🤣
Exactly, and yellow jackets 🐝 is another reason…😂
Thanks for good plain message, one of best I’ve heard on that verse,really good video too!
Thank you Brian I appreciate that.
God Bless...
Another great video Sam. That 313 makes quick work of those trees, impressive. Best of luck to Lee and his family with that 308. Already looking forward to the next video. Stay safe Sam!
Thank you Vincent 😁. I'm very pleased with how the 313 is taking down trees. Excited to put the bucket in the dirt digging the basement too.
I sure appreciate you supporting the channel...
Amen, thanks for a wonderful message, next move the go-pro. 😂
Thanks Roland. I agree, listen to my gut next time and move it. A little bit of an expensive lesson to learn...
Are you moving the 313 with the international? How is it handling it?
Yes, I do use the international and it is doing a great job pulling the 313. I am kinda looking for a tandem or triaxle though. For pulling and hauling more material.
God Bless...
Man you should have listened to your gut. It would have saved you some money. 😂. That just wasn’t a great day for equipment. Sorry that happened. I’m having to buy new stuff as well. Media mod went out and my wire for my wireless mic went out also. It will be awhile for the media mod. But the wireless microphone will be back this week. Glad you had a break at the lake.
Thanks Tony. Yup, it was an expensive day for sure. Hope you get your stuff going again too. RUclips is expensive...😫😁
You telling me it surly is. But I love to film and edit the videos. I’m hoping the GoPro 9 I have last for a few more years. Not ready to buy another camera. 🤞🏻🤞🏻
Another great video. I really enjoy watching you work and I appreciate you sharing your faith with us. I watch the videos as much for your messages as I do the work your do. Great footage of the lake, so beautiful.
Thank you Mike. Glad you are enjoying the video and message. I appreciate the encouragement for the message. I enjoy that part as well...
God Bless,
Sam
Really enjoy the scripture at the end of your videos!
Thank you Justin. I certainly enjoy the message part too.
God Bless...
Good job boys! That mulching job looked pretty steep.
Thanks Larry. Lee did a great job, especially for the difficult area he was in.
Sam
Looked like he did a fine job!
You have the best channel on RUclips ! God bless you!
Thank you! I really appreciate that...
God Bless,
Sam
Great message Sam! You need to start listening to that voice inside your head. You have destroyed a lot of GoPros and tripods. I guess you were having too much fun in the 313. It will take down bigger trees so try not to hit the D5. If you would like to have Lindsey @Smithworx to come show you how not to destroy things with the 313 I'm sure he'll be glad to.😂 Be Safe and GOD BLESS
Thanks Jim! That was a bad day for sure. I tried to hire him yesterday to cut my trees and he said he wasn't for hire. 😫
@@tristardiggin I think he's tired of the chainsaw work 😂 He could always get into foundation work 🤣 but he said he didn't think he wanted to do foundations. If you're going to do clearing jobs you better keep your chains sharp or it's going to be a long hot day.
Any day with a chainsaw is a bad day...🤣
I just started watching u videos I am impressed by the way u handle business for ur customers...keep up the excellent work at besttt...
Thank you Travis and welcome to the channel. I like to make sure the customer is taken care of for sure. I appreciate you supporting the channel also...
Well, that was a good camera shot Sam.
Thanks!😀
Great video sam the 313 is a beast
I agree 100%! The 313 is a beast for sure. I sure am enjoying it...
Thanks...
Great video with the 313!
Thank you Gary. 😁
Awesome Job & Message!!
Thank you Greg.. 😁
God Bless
What year is your D5
It is a 2018 model...
Sam! Your trailer is starting to look like someone else’s we know!!
😮
Lol 😆! Yup, looking a little shabby.
@@tristardiggin but…means it’s gettin used so that’s a good thing
Right, good way to look at it...
I broke the handle on my Stihl chainsaw too but the butt of the tree hit it. Ms251. Thanks for the video Sam nicely done with the clearing job. Take care of yourself and family and friends and be Blessed ❤️❤️👍.
Thanks Michael. I might have been a little aggravated pulling on that saw in 100° weather. Whew it was hot...
Sam
My cousins step-uncle was out with a tree guy showing him what he wanted removed. He wanted all the widow makers removed from his new place. While he was out there with the tree guy, one fell and killed the uncle. Crazy!
Wow! That's crazy for sure. Man, those things are scary dangerous...
@@tristardiggin I agree! What’s your favorite machine to run now?
All of them! 😁
I'm really enjoying the 313 at the moment. Definitely looking forward to digging the basement on this job.
@@tristardiggin that’s awesome! You need to calm down Sam! You broke too much stuff 😂🤣 gotta do it one at a time and gracefully.
That's just the way we roll around here. 😫🤣
The 313 making it easier to move trees. I feel like "one of those days" has been all year for me. Just got to keep looking forward. Looks good then the dozer will slick it back nicely.
Thanks Jesse. I feel like it lasts a year sometimes too. 😁
Just keep the hammer down!!!
Sam, that ramp setup on that trailer is 👌
Thank you Lester. Had to make something for sure. Those things are extremely heavy...
Sam
Those ramps will wear a back out quick lol
Yup, in a hurry!
Awesome video and message, and what a beautiful place on the lake!
Thank you Mark. Glad you enjoyed the video and message.
God Bless...
Nothing better than 2 cats running in the woods, scratching in the dirt and pushing trees. Great message!!
Thank you Mike, and I agree. Love those CATs in the dirt...
God Bless...