This Recovery Broke and Buried My 8x8 HEMTT!

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @HeavyDSparks
    @HeavyDSparks  2 года назад +159

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    • @thatblack6.7cummins
      @thatblack6.7cummins 2 года назад +2

      May have to try this

    • @oscardickey645
      @oscardickey645 2 года назад +1

      @@thatblack6.7cummins 9

    • @Bill_Russell_aka_Coolbreeze
      @Bill_Russell_aka_Coolbreeze 2 года назад +3

      Maybe this low T thing has something to do with so many people not knowing their "pronouns"? lol

    • @OffroadCpl
      @OffroadCpl 2 года назад +8

      Heavy D needs a Chinook helicopter for recovery

    • @oldk4tz
      @oldk4tz 2 года назад +1

      i wonder if anyone makes air lockers for the hemet axles.

  • @generalp63
    @generalp63 2 года назад +200

    Y’all are a spectacular group of guys. Your “no trash in MY backyard” attitude is one to be copied and admired by more people in this country. Because of this I started doing the same thing around my own neighborhood in Ohio. I don’t have the equipment to recover and remove abandoned cars, but the day before yesterday I was thinking of y’all as I picked up boxes (7) of trash and old clothes that someone either tossed or lost out of their vehicle. Thanks so very much for all you do, and for the inspiration to get me to stop and clean up a mess someone else left on my road. Keep up the great work and keep your tremendously inspiring videos coming.

    • @kevinsworld.7086
      @kevinsworld.7086 2 года назад +3

      Soooo true. That's a great compliment from you and honestly your attitude should be admired and copied by many!

    • @jerrys2745
      @jerrys2745 2 года назад

      Sad that here in America that we have so many people that just dump trash everywhere. As here in America we have land fills to properly dispose of this stuff. We are not like third world countries where land fills are not easily accessed.

  • @sandranokes7443
    @sandranokes7443 2 года назад +84

    Thank goodness for Hunter. His energy is so positive, he is a benefit to the team. You all look like you love doing this. Like little boys all out for an adventure. And not just this time, but every time.

    • @mrm4400
      @mrm4400 2 года назад +4

      I couldn't agree more. What a team! Hunter is an absolute jewel....amazing energy.

    • @-mike--m-9629
      @-mike--m-9629 2 года назад +1

      Meth.....

    • @chriscanterbury8647
      @chriscanterbury8647 2 года назад +2

      Was thinking the same thing, hes a machine

    • @vihreelinja4743
      @vihreelinja4743 2 года назад +1

      lol he is the only one with skills

  • @pennyshumaker9402
    @pennyshumaker9402 2 года назад +66

    It's amazing how Hunter just does what needs to be done with no complaining. He rocks for Heavy D!

    • @bobt219
      @bobt219 Год назад +5

      Having a cool boss makes it nice too! Heavy D keeps a cheer full outlook and demeanor even when things go sideways. I learned working in commercial aviation that "nothing is ever easy". Seems like every job takes twice as long as I think it should. My car is never fixed until I have pulled every tool out of the tool box. Lately I have figured out a way to save time fixing my car..... I open every drawer in my tool box then just kick it over spilling out every tool I own on the ground. Since implementing this practice my car and other projects are done in half the time! 🤪

    • @andrewprice6194
      @andrewprice6194 Год назад

      There's a reason he left

    • @T.J-and-Soul
      @T.J-and-Soul 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@andrewprice6194yeah, he started his own youtube channel.

  • @uncleargyle2615
    @uncleargyle2615 2 года назад +285

    I admire your “don’t give up” attitude, regardless of any breakdowns that may occur! Your crew of guys are outstanding in their dedication, humour and skillsets! Keep up the excellent work!

    • @HotBoxnChevys
      @HotBoxnChevys 2 года назад +7

      Money will do that😏👍🏻

    • @schwanzmunster2503
      @schwanzmunster2503 2 года назад

      Well said!

    • @Frankie--da-fixer
      @Frankie--da-fixer 2 года назад

      Yes but seems to me Hunter does the most work lol

    • @petertheoneandonly9752
      @petertheoneandonly9752 2 года назад +3

      I think it's more "let's make my army of trucker simps do some extremely complex task for my personal entertainment/content/ip while I watch" . . . and yet here I am because manlyman has cool toys.

    • @christopherwagner5643
      @christopherwagner5643 2 года назад +2

      He has a A++ for keep on mooving to get the job done

  • @scottmcguire9618
    @scottmcguire9618 2 года назад +8

    By far my new favorite RUclips channel. I’m a disabled veteran that lives in Florida. I’m not as active as I used to be but now I can enjoy watching you guys having some crazy fun times. Would love a day with you guys just having fun. I miss the comradeship that I had in the military. You guys are great. Keep up the great work.

  • @2WheelKam
    @2WheelKam 2 года назад +2

    Whoever edits these is my favorite. All the little pop culture clips inserted make the videos so much fun to watch.

  • @Rob-fj6iy
    @Rob-fj6iy 2 года назад +33

    Thank-you for sharing the work of our military vehicles. The main star in the this video is probable older then most of the people helping to get this vehicle into its bed. Also still making it look easy. I remember working on them over thirdly years ago , still a beast today. Thanks for putting a smile on my face (Operation desert shield through storm vet.).

    • @ghostinng274
      @ghostinng274 2 года назад +1

      That's actually awesome. Thank you for your service.

    • @TheVenom8343
      @TheVenom8343 2 года назад +1

      Rob, do these trucks not have lockers?

    • @jstavene
      @jstavene 2 года назад

      @@TheVenom8343 yes, interlock seems not working

    • @jstavene
      @jstavene 2 года назад

      still being made recently

    • @lilcourtny08
      @lilcourtny08 2 года назад

      @@TheVenom8343 some do, the trucks came in many different versions. Some where fuel trucks and he doesn't have the version that was a actual recovery vehicle. Not much you couldn't pull or recover from being stuck. Only time I ever saw one of the recovery vehicles stuck was trying to recover a bulldozer stuck in deep mud.

  • @wgrillojr
    @wgrillojr 2 года назад +283

    It seems like a heavy lift helicopter should be in your recovery vehicle arsenal since you can fly them and always end up in crazy recovery areas that the big rides have a hard time reaching.

    • @benjaminsmith6800
      @benjaminsmith6800 2 года назад +13

      I think if he did that he would probably wind up losing a lot of money because cars really aren't that expensive if he's even able to scrap them and without a title or a mechanics lean and he shouldn't even be able to sell it in

    • @Lochlann13
      @Lochlann13 2 года назад +8

      @@benjaminsmith6800 True, but then again, they basically do this as a civic service, for free. And Dave has the hangar space and pilot's license already, so he wouldn't have the overhead cost most people do.

    • @samhutchins5890
      @samhutchins5890 2 года назад +10

      @@benjaminsmith6800 might make it back doing the vlogging. id be stoked to see a heavy lift helicopter or a video explaining why he doesn’t have one lol

    • @Chinothebambino
      @Chinothebambino 2 года назад +25

      The point of these recoveries is the content for RUclips. Come in quick with a helicopter would get pretty boring really fast.

    • @Tannertraversed
      @Tannertraversed 2 года назад +6

      @@Lochlann13 he mentioned in his last flying video that the helicopter he had flown was newer and he had something else that he couldn't reveal but maybe a HD copter.
      What you're saying about overhead doesn't make any sense, you always have it regardless if you have the license and hanger already. You pay bills every month to have a hanger and aviation license the overhead doesn't just disappear. Dave has what most people don't because he's willing to go further than most people ever will.

  • @scottmcguire9618
    @scottmcguire9618 2 года назад +2

    I love how Dave just goes with the flow no matter the situation. That’s a great quality in a person.
    He doesn’t seem to get mad and take it out on those around him.

  • @allpraisejah4919
    @allpraisejah4919 2 года назад +113

    Hunter was the MVP on this recovery! Now he has two weeks of work on the HEMIT as a reward

    • @demonik01
      @demonik01 2 года назад +11

      Hunter is 100% the MVP and probably not on just this recovery. HeavyD was probably staying warm drinking coffee and eating caviar crapes while he sent Hunter out to fix everything. 😂

    • @acjo8975
      @acjo8975 2 года назад +14

      Every video I see him in he's kicking ass. Seems to be both an intelligent and hard worker. What a good friend to have!

    • @bustinyanutz4195
      @bustinyanutz4195 2 года назад +2

      @@acjo8975 employee

    • @undergoddess
      @undergoddess 2 года назад +2

      @@demonik01 wasnt cavier, was tacos. lol if you watched enough heavyd by now lol

    • @thomassjogren5773
      @thomassjogren5773 2 года назад +3

      In my humble opinion, Hunter always is. He seems to be a great mechanic, and a superfunny guy.

  • @RealRickCox
    @RealRickCox 2 года назад +86

    Suggestion: Have someone run the VIN number, locate the owner and dump that truck on their front lawn. That would be a fitting punishment for abandoning the vehicle on someone else's property.

    • @borivojetravica569
      @borivojetravica569 Год назад +3

      What if the owner died?

    • @drkside7370
      @drkside7370 Год назад +5

      Or it was stolen....

    • @TheLikkinBranchRanch
      @TheLikkinBranchRanch 10 месяцев назад +7

      Or sold 5 times without being registered......

    • @nervouswreck392
      @nervouswreck392 5 месяцев назад +1

      OR 10‼️ YA✔️... Read more​@@TheLikkinBranchRanch

    • @HughJassole123
      @HughJassole123 4 месяца назад +3

      Or if it became alive and was looking for a wild car to mate with and just as he was about to mount a wild 86 Mustang, he turned back into a non-sentient being?

  • @chrisstrege9906
    @chrisstrege9906 2 года назад +7

    I love how all your boys are completely fine with the long walk back to the mainland. You have a good group of friends man

  • @kellyjohnston5648
    @kellyjohnston5648 2 года назад +18

    I love your videos. Being from a heavy haul trucking background and many years of off-road recovery’s/adventure I would say next time instead of alternating chains I think you would benefit front chaining up the front four steers and leave the rear naked if you only have four total chains. Utilizing the surface area in all one area might have made the difference in making it up without issue. All scenarios are different but that is my two cents. Great job on overcoming the challenges and getting the job done. Another great job!!

  • @bladesofglorylawnmaintenan6354
    @bladesofglorylawnmaintenan6354 2 года назад +22

    Can’t beat a hemmitt!! I remember several years ago while I was in the military, the ammo guys brought us a Hemmitt full of 4.2 mm mortar rounds down range in FT. Knox.. It was quitting time for them so they left the Hemmitt for us to unload. My Staff Sergeant asked the driver if he left the keys in it in case we needed to move it.. of course he did.. So we unloaded it, got the sides put back up and ate chow.. just as the sun went down, without saying a word to anyone, Staff Sergeant walks out to the Hemmitt fires it up… Then proceeds to do his damndest to cut the best doughnuts possible in such a big machine.. about half way around his first doughnut every single com-phone each of us had in our 113’s just ripped right out the back of or tracks.. as he finally starts getting it into a full spin, all you could see under the Hemmitt was our com-phones wrapping all around the driveshaft!! Freakin hilarious!! Next three hours were spent cutting all the com-wire from around the axles, driveshaft etc… great memories!! Thanks guys.. Stay blessed!!

    • @joshuaederer7883
      @joshuaederer7883 2 года назад

      Then you know this is a GMT and not a HEMTT

    • @williamhargreaves2711
      @williamhargreaves2711 2 года назад +1

      That is a M985A1 HEMTT, the MK 48 LVS of the Marines looks similar but is articulated.

  • @edwardfrench6
    @edwardfrench6 2 года назад +11

    The dedication, commitment and resolve of all at HeavyDSparks is Admirable! Thank you for sharing this upload with us!

  • @larryaulenbach4266
    @larryaulenbach4266 2 года назад +9

    I love it when things go sideways and you have to find a way around it to get the job done. You can do anything with the right attitude, tools, equipment and a ton of grit. You and your team have all of the above. Great recovery!👍

    • @larryaulenbach4266
      @larryaulenbach4266 2 года назад

      @Omar Zahir I have not responded to the message or dialled the number via What’s App. Why would Heavy D not ask us to respond through RUclips since this is where the video was posted. I had this happen back in early January as well on another video. I checked the area code attached to the What’s App numbers and they both showed as originating in Texas. Last time I checked Heavy D lives in Utah not Texas.

  • @dogleg6669
    @dogleg6669 2 года назад +37

    There is a heavy rubber insert for those wheel & tires that are an internal bead locker. Pain in the rear to put in but worth the effort if you need to air down. Would suggest getting the axle interlock fixed too, not having lockers really hurt y'all on this one.

    • @JohnH20111
      @JohnH20111 2 года назад +4

      when you put that vehicle in Low 1 & engage the 8x8 axle interlock, all the power & torque from that Detroit Diesel gets split between all 8 tires
      i know from experience, & that motor has enough torque to snap the driveshafts and the u-joints

    • @troyleenewgent9013
      @troyleenewgent9013 2 года назад +1

      Yall are speaking spanish I swear. Its like a whole nother language.

    • @dogleg6669
      @dogleg6669 2 года назад +2

      @@troyleenewgent9013 lol, I was an Army mechanic for 13 years lots of experience of them boys.

    • @larrybarger1077
      @larrybarger1077 2 года назад

      M985 driver were ya?

    • @larrybarger1077
      @larrybarger1077 2 года назад

      @@JohnH20111 damn right you are. These guys are rookies.i was an. M985 driver in early 90s

  • @allencunningham9615
    @allencunningham9615 2 года назад +21

    I’d honestly love more Heavy D driving lessons. I knew the whole snow thing but it was still a cool little bit that I think you guys could do more often.

    • @kevinafrank104
      @kevinafrank104 2 года назад +1

      Perhaps he could make some training videos. Seriously I want my kids to see this as they are learning to drive. (Goodness knows they don’t always listen to me.)

    • @leighsayers2628
      @leighsayers2628 Год назад

      It's just a wreck ..a shell ..we would pick it up here in Australia with a fork lift truck..

  • @WhiteSoxNation08
    @WhiteSoxNation08 2 года назад +9

    I love your work ethic and how you surround yourself with guys with that same mind set but also know how to have fun while doing it. Those are admirable traits that seem to being going away in todays culture. Would love to check out your shop one day!

  • @mikeznel6048
    @mikeznel6048 2 года назад +56

    You'd think being 8x8 they would be hard to get stuck but they get stuck going up a slight incline on wet grass lol. They're good trucks though.

    • @vVBrownieVv
      @vVBrownieVv 2 года назад +5

      Why though? Are they just to heavy? Are the tires of these things not grippy enough? It surely cant be a lack of power, can it?

    • @brandonm6052
      @brandonm6052 2 года назад +8

      In a scenario like this the tires are too open and unsiped. A hair better than a tractor tire which is worthless in these conditions. A winter tire is usually designed to be fill the sipes with snow to be used as snow on snow traction

    • @rhydtuned
      @rhydtuned 2 года назад +6

      No locking diffs.. Tatra813 for the win lol

    • @Kooliosis1999
      @Kooliosis1999 2 года назад +3

      It’s almost like a rollagon, too much surface area to put enough pressure down on the ground, best to have a pretty good balance between weight and surface area for grip

    • @daddyphatsax304
      @daddyphatsax304 2 года назад +5

      @@vVBrownieVv Its in part because of the style of suspension they are built with. It just has some limitations on the articulation of each wheel in relation to the others. It is meant to have more than say an 18 wheeler...but anything that big and meant to carry as much weight as a HEMTT...is going to have it's limitations. Its a badass rig either way...they were pushing it to it's limits for sure.

  • @heatherm2324
    @heatherm2324 2 года назад +2

    This is the second time I have watched this video. What I have come to understand is nothing is ever easy for you and your team. But you never give in, that is amazing.

  • @johnraygun9868
    @johnraygun9868 2 года назад +5

    i seen a Korean guy take a HEMTT head on while riding a Moped in 1999 while i was stationed over there, made a mess, dont know why people dont respect large rigs and it seems like for each one nature weeds 2 more are born. great job gentlemen

    • @mrmotofy
      @mrmotofy 2 года назад +1

      I have a pic of a motorcyclist that took a header into a semi...accident scene pic, just see from his shoulders down, hanging from the grill of the truck...yikes

    • @spencergeorgefsj4981
      @spencergeorgefsj4981 2 года назад

      @@mrmotofy wait what

    • @mrmotofy
      @mrmotofy 2 года назад

      @@spencergeorgefsj4981 Uh I got a pic like I said

    • @spencergeorgefsj4981
      @spencergeorgefsj4981 2 года назад

      @@mrmotofy that's spooky

  • @AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C
    @AdventuringwiththeS.G.O.C.C 2 года назад +4

    My brother Tim retired not too long ago as a master tow operator and we feel as you do that those who just abandon their junk and cars are despicable.

  • @Grokroot
    @Grokroot 2 года назад +1

    The problem is using that tiny HEMTT to recover a huge Jeep Cherokee, you should use a bigger truck like a Terex 33-19, and save the HEMTT for smaller jobs like recovering Bicycles. :)

  • @shirleyporschatis105
    @shirleyporschatis105 2 года назад +10

    Your slippery ice rink was hilarious just goes to show you can rescue anything Heavy D you and your crew are amazing!! Love to see your videos keep them coming!!!!

  • @5280ryan
    @5280ryan 2 года назад +7

    The WTF count was higher on this video than any other HeavyD video I've ever seen. Nice job guys. Especially Hunter - getting under there in the snow for the emergency repair....what a team player!

  • @ipoungames
    @ipoungames 2 года назад +4

    Shout out to whoever does your editing. I've watched almost every video now and I really enjoy the way the editor does things. Thanks for all you guys do. Really enjoyed binge watching all of your stuff.

  • @chriscanterbury8647
    @chriscanterbury8647 2 года назад +7

    Awesome how you guys are putting all your equiptment and man power together to help everyone out and clean everything up. You said it well at the end, help people, clean the environment and make cool content. Im on board for it all and i do a little of that myself when needed like everyone should. If everyone gets behind it, it could be endless. Good work boys

  • @davidmcleod9892
    @davidmcleod9892 2 года назад +15

    Good man in Hunter. Excellent attitude. Well done Fella! Watching for every next video. Thanks.

    • @davidmcleod9892
      @davidmcleod9892 2 года назад

      Sounds good. Address in UK though. Thank you.

  • @coryjones4710
    @coryjones4710 2 года назад +2

    I just want to say I really respect you all you guys have got a lot of heart and obviously can catch the eye of the American public I just want to say thank you for all that you do you guys have my love support and respect

  • @jeffro8373
    @jeffro8373 2 года назад +15

    I appreciate all the hard work you and your crew do!!! I hope everyone has a great day!!!

  • @davidkacs6933
    @davidkacs6933 2 года назад +7

    Your video production is getting better and better every time! Hilarious clips and ffw timing makes a 45 mn video seem like 20! Keep it up guys

  • @dingodestroys5185
    @dingodestroys5185 2 года назад

    I was a 91B in the army and I’ve worked on all the military vehicles you own. Its funny watching them brake on you all the time because that’s what they do.
    I did recovery in the army too. Between recovery any fixing all the redlined vehicles, we never had a slow day.

  • @timburk6097
    @timburk6097 2 года назад +6

    I admire you’re willingness to spend your time and money cleaning up after thoughtless humans! Thank you.

    • @RZRMINERBDR
      @RZRMINERBDR 2 года назад

      Yes but taking it to a landfill? Why not scrap it out and recycle the metal?

  • @scottyveatch829
    @scottyveatch829 2 года назад +13

    Well I have finally caught up with most of the recovery videos and I have one suggestion that has worked for me. You usually carry a welder, now I know they are cumbersome but sheets of 4by8 1/16 or possibly 1/18 steel can be chained or welded under what you are pulling and will help slide and float heavy objects. You guys are absolutely a blast to watch and I have done alot of similar recoveries. So it may help sometime. Can't wait for more!

    • @stuartd9741
      @stuartd9741 2 года назад

      I was thinking the same.
      Build some skid plates. Curve them up at the end so as they don't dig in the ground happy days.
      It does seem sometimes they're trying a dead pull without completely clearing a smooth path to Winch out..
      I think this may be why they snap so many cables....
      Still all a learning curve good entertainment...

    • @hilbiliarkiboi1
      @hilbiliarkiboi1 2 года назад

      ski is a four letter word

  • @dewuknowofHyMn
    @dewuknowofHyMn 2 месяца назад +1

    I have watched you
    😁😀 Heavy D for a long time ....
    Love watching all ya'lls escapades.....😂

  • @chadgreen7026
    @chadgreen7026 2 года назад +5

    Still amazed at the turn around in the hemtt…Great thing you all do with the clean up and recovery’s!

  • @jonathandyer8028
    @jonathandyer8028 2 года назад +17

    Its crazy to me how the EPA came after you even though ya'll seem to do more to keep the state clean than the EPA itself. Utah is my all time favorite state I've driven through in my trucking career and Im happy that you take this kind of stuff so seriously.

    • @Woodie-xq1ew
      @Woodie-xq1ew 2 года назад

      You explained it right there, they are doing a better job of keeping the state clean than the EPA. the EPA can’t have heavyD showing them up and making them seem like the useless money sucking morons that they are

  • @johnpullman3227
    @johnpullman3227 2 года назад

    Having a loyal crew with a sense of humor makes the job so much easier. I enjoy the well edited videos. I have a suggestion as far as playing in the snow. Since you seem to have an unlimited budget for machinery, get a used logging skidder or 2 with a good set of tire chains. Skidders have miles of cable on powerful winches and are designed specifically for pulling huge loads over rough terrain in deep snow and mud. If it was to have an old Detroit 2 cycle so much the better. There would be great sound effects.

  • @biglyrikent
    @biglyrikent 2 года назад +7

    I love how you guys have figured out a way to get your work done and film and make it entertaining keep up the good work

  • @Sjoerd0234
    @Sjoerd0234 2 года назад +45

    When you’re so addicted to Heavy D’s vids that you instant watch them after 16seconds uploaded😂

  • @pennypackmtb2542
    @pennypackmtb2542 Год назад

    What you recovery, RUclips guys do for the environment and stranded people deserves so much more credit then you get. Especial when you do it for those reasons. I love the "Can Do" and never even thinking about giving up. This is what is so captivating with your videos. The only problem I have with you all, is Pennsylvania is a long way away, or this old Vet, (former Medic/Engineer) would give you all a hand. We had M88 ARVs!

  • @Jboost412
    @Jboost412 2 года назад +11

    This is a video I can definitely appreciate it reminds of all the times I have to tell people who don’t regularly deal with ice you can have 8wd ice is still ice & has to be treated accordingly….for some reason people think “I have 4wd no problem” 😆 chains really help to bite in so you can go or more importantly stop & not have your rig just slide away from the road/trail great job as always!

  • @8jt
    @8jt 2 года назад +42

    Hey guys watching from Pennsylvania here. I love your videos, they have great energy and you guys have lots of drive. Im only 28, hut after a back injury and surgery in 2016 I haven't been able to do many of the things I enjoy due to pain. But your videos give me the drive to get out and do the things I love and keep pushing on even with all of the pain. Keep up the great content. I hope to get the chance to meet you one day or help out on a recovery. :)

    • @jeffreed2112
      @jeffreed2112 2 года назад +2

      Same here from PA , Back injury and 2 operations later. small world

    • @steveaguinaga3821
      @steveaguinaga3821 2 года назад +2

      I said no to the surgery. Living with it and know my limitations. I know just where you're coming from.

    • @michaelkleshinski8210
      @michaelkleshinski8210 2 года назад +3

      Keep pushing. Disabled at age 27, find your limits, scale back a little, keep moving.

    • @robertkertes385
      @robertkertes385 2 года назад +5

      Unfortunately not from PA but I am right next door to you guys in New Jersey. I'm 44 years old going on 45 and may believe me I know all about back injuries. I hurt my back thoracic spine is all herniated my cervical spine is all bulging my lumbar is completely destroyed my facet joints are squashed I have phenomenal narrowing of the spinal canal also have sciatica down both sides left and right have to go for double knee replacements and also had a heart attack in 2019 which was the Widowmaker 2% survival rate. Keep on pushing you can do it I do it every day I'm in severe pain I have no feeling in my feet my fall over to keep on going man. I say to myself there's always somebody out there worse than I am and that's what gets me going every day and keeps me going every day. If any of you guys need to talk or have nasty thoughts in your head please reach out to me don't ever hesitate I'm here to help anybody that I can I've lost too many people that sucks I don't need to lose any more even though I don't know you we're all family

    • @Hiller5150
      @Hiller5150 2 года назад +1

      I’m in Ohio at 31 I can tell you you have to know your limitations, I have 2 disks in my lower back that are rotated from being a mechanic for 10 year professionally 17 years total and sciatica in my right side and Carpel tunnel in both wrist , just keep pushing and tell your self this a body in motion stays in motion, a body at rest stays at rest . There will come a day you can’t /won’t wanna move anymore that’s when you get surgery until then just keep pushing even if stuff takes longer then it use too still accomplish what you wanna do. Also diet and exercise help with the pain and good sleep

  • @charlesbrown9411
    @charlesbrown9411 2 года назад +1

    Another awesome video !! When I was in the Illinois Nationals Guard we drove the M35 6×6 Military Truck we were able to control the air pressure from the cab , very convenient for air pressure changes !! I LOVE YOUR CHANNELL

  • @amandahealey9564
    @amandahealey9564 2 года назад +3

    Love how you guys try and clean up so many wreaks that dirt up our beautiful earth and have a blast doing lol . You guys rock. I love to see what you guys will get up to next

  • @shawnfox8002
    @shawnfox8002 2 года назад +11

    That was a expensive recovery but well worth it love the teamwork it makes the dream work.

  • @52ponybike
    @52ponybike 2 года назад +1

    1. It's much MORE slippery on snow and ice when it's melting. 2. Polaris vehicles (NOT snowmobiles!) are job security for mechanics. Same with Arctic Cat. Now you know.

  • @adamshank7711
    @adamshank7711 2 года назад +4

    Having a crappie day at work so I stopped to watch your video always makes me smile

  • @ScottClevelandmi
    @ScottClevelandmi 2 года назад +4

    I don’t get the abandon vehicle thing. Don’t you guys have metal salvage yards in your area? Wouldn’t it be the same amount of effort to take it to a salvage yard and sell for a few dollars of scrap metal as it would be to dump in the woods?

  • @MustangMike256
    @MustangMike256 2 года назад

    1 thing you need is the run flat ring that go inside the tire so you can deflate them and air them up with no issue. But where you went wrong with the starting fluid is fold the air hose to pinch it off then spray the either and light it. As soon as you light it let go of the hose. The air leaking out is just blowing the vapor from the either out which is what does the trick. Also warm up the can if you are able so you have more vapor than liquid. Trust me I have been changing tires on equipment for 39 years including military trucks.

  • @OneStepHomestead
    @OneStepHomestead 2 года назад +9

    when you end up spinning out on an icy hill like that put it in reverse and try not to lock up the brakes and just try and give enough throttle to keep traction yet not go any faster than you have to. It seems wrong to do but trust me ... it helps you keep your ability to steer and helps keep from shinning up your tire tracks any more than you have to in a hill. in my 16yrs of hauling oversized off-road heavy haul, I've got a few more close calls than I care to remember going downhill backward with over 200k lbs behind me. The first winter I was lucky to have a few seasoned drivers teach me that and it has saved me many times.
    As for spinning, you are right but the biggest reason you don't want to spin with chains and let it hop is it is torture on your drive train. each hop of the tire basically slaps the gears inside your axles back and forth on each other and makes it easy to strip and snap gears. Imagine everything turning one-way and then in a blink of an eye, every gear forced the opposite way but many times back and forth at once. it makes it very easy to find out how expensive rear end and transmission parts cost.

  • @johntucker803
    @johntucker803 2 года назад +5

    Love the videos, teamwork and enthusiasm! I always get a good laugh and learn something. To get out of some of those slick spots in the future might I suggest... Learn how to do a Detroit slingshot brother (not with chains, just air down). As you know, those trucks can store a ton of torque in their drive line. It's a power brake without spinning out. Half throttle while holding the left foot on the brake (yeah it's a tight fit with the column lol). You will feel the truck torque load. Hammer down and when the throttle pedal hits the floor let off the brake. Stay in the throttle until you are on top. I'm asking you brother... please don't use the crane for winching. Your luck will run out and the boom and/or cylinders are bent or torqued and you can't stow the crane. I'm not telling you what to do with your own toy but I've seen this happen many times over and it's not a fun or cheap fix. Any way, thanks again for taking us along with you on all the adventures. Stay safe.

  • @jonjohnson3027
    @jonjohnson3027 2 года назад

    Always fun when the biggest rig in the neighborhood gets stuck.
    Done the walk of shame myself. Got a 4-wheeler stuck in a mudhole. Walked back to the shop, got the boss. Drove a bigger tractor out there, managed to get that stuck, too. We both did the walk of shame.

  • @madmanmarsh
    @madmanmarsh 2 года назад +3

    Give your video editor a raise. He does a great job making the videos funny and even more entertaining. Everyone keep up the great work

  • @jeffneal1569
    @jeffneal1569 2 года назад +2

    never saw a bunch of dudes so happy and getting along in my life great crew and good show😛

  • @JJPHAT777
    @JJPHAT777 2 года назад +2

    The way you guys persevere in the face of what seems insurmountable odds is amazing and inspiring!

  • @Blackjack_focus_st3
    @Blackjack_focus_st3 2 года назад +22

    Best recovery channel on the planet... great job guys

    • @lazyblazer
      @lazyblazer 2 года назад +1

      Don't let Matt see this comment

    • @CORNDODGER
      @CORNDODGER 2 года назад +3

      I think MATTS OFFROAD IS PRETTY DAMN GOOD

    • @Blackjack_focus_st3
      @Blackjack_focus_st3 2 года назад +1

      @@CORNDODGER it's good but to me these guys have always been my favorite and heavy d has way cooler toys.. not saying Matt's ain't good cause it is.. diesel brothers are on another level tho

  • @seanzyw.2603
    @seanzyw.2603 2 года назад +16

    Well Heavy D looks like you're going to have to come back up there in the summertime and fix that road that you guys tore all up.
    I got to say great content thanks for the share brother

  • @timothyrill3825
    @timothyrill3825 2 месяца назад

    Knowledge is power! Never give up Dave. You are the best at everything and your people are well trained. The world needs you Dave and Thank you for sharing this video......never give up.😊

  • @rjapplebottom7045
    @rjapplebottom7045 2 года назад +6

    Stuck or not, it’s always a good time when you get the HEMTT out! Thanks for blessing us with another recover upload!

  • @sethhaltom8004
    @sethhaltom8004 2 года назад +14

    Definitely need to see a hmtt on tracks. That would be badass dude!

    • @lucassvedlund3851
      @lucassvedlund3851 2 года назад +1

      wouldn't that be hard to do since all wheels turn?

    • @sethhaltom8004
      @sethhaltom8004 2 года назад

      @@lucassvedlund3851 you would probably have to do independent tracks for the front cause of the steering but I think they could do one track for both axles in the back

    • @JohnH20111
      @JohnH20111 2 года назад

      wouldn’t work, because of the double front axles
      the only one close would be an Mk42 USMC HEMTT

  • @gloriajohn490
    @gloriajohn490 2 года назад +1

    so happy you knew what to do and you didn't panick. Love watching all your shows. Never a dull moment by far.

  • @DR-UTAH
    @DR-UTAH 2 года назад +19

    I always enjoy these videos they are so entertaining Good job guys

  • @jamarie1972
    @jamarie1972 2 года назад +6

    7 minutes after release and nearly 4K viewings.
    Well done all of you great content as usual.

  • @riliwi
    @riliwi 2 года назад

    Hi Heavy D I was a grader operator for 30 years and put my chains on and off more times than i care to say. When putting chains on yopur crosslink hooks should be put on so the sharp ends of the u hook are away from the tires. If not they work against the tire and put nasty holes in them.those big tires are not cheep and holes in the sidewall destroy the tires. Just some wisdom from one who has seen that kind of carnage !!

  • @thenavypemberton
    @thenavypemberton 2 года назад +4

    Love watching what ya'll do! Entertaining and educational.

  • @daveh143
    @daveh143 2 года назад +5

    You guys should make a video with Demo Ranch and/or Matt’s Off-road Recovery

    • @BettaLandscaping
      @BettaLandscaping 2 года назад

      Yes

    • @jk01red
      @jk01red 2 года назад

      I knew someone would have already recommended Matt’s Off Road Recovery. I noticed one of Heavy Ds guys was at Robby Layton’s shop so maybe we’re on to something.

  • @Scaff42
    @Scaff42 2 года назад

    HEMMT Wreckers M984, M984.A1, and on are so much better. 60k Main Winch. 14k Crane and a 25k self-recovery wench. Unfortunately, the self-recovery winch is not supposed to be used for self-recovery because the truck weights too much for it. The problem with the self-recovery winch, is being mounted on the side has a tendency to bend the frame, this also applies to cargo HEMMTs as well. But using for other vehicle recovery is ok depending on their weight. I like your video's keep them coming. I operated one for almost twenty years.

  • @billy3114
    @billy3114 2 года назад +5

    I should be doing school but Id rather watch this

  • @kundrew1990
    @kundrew1990 2 года назад +2

    I cant believe how a simple recovery, turns into this kind of entertainment, Im hooked lol. Thanks for the vids.

  • @carryledwards
    @carryledwards 2 года назад +10

    I'm really enjoying the channel. I never thought the recovery of vehicles would be interesting, but it is. Were the bones you found at the bottom of the mine belong to the Powell lady who was missing and murdered? Great job. You guys never give up your amazing!

  • @leslyetorres7394
    @leslyetorres7394 2 года назад +8

    You all make a great team!!
    Everyone has an important part in the video!! Really good team!!
    My respect !!

  • @DanaBasiliere-BTVREALTOR
    @DanaBasiliere-BTVREALTOR 2 года назад

    Heavy D.. Love watching you guys play with the big boys toys and do recoveries. You guys are cool. You don't trash the environment either. You clean up junk cars.

  • @sebastianschroeder5863
    @sebastianschroeder5863 2 года назад +6

    So hyped for another recovery.

    • @tomroy5355
      @tomroy5355 2 года назад

      That 5 ton wrecker would have been the best bet. HMMTs aren't meant for deep snow

  • @dexo28
    @dexo28 2 года назад +4

    That man who edits the videos🙌pure gold with constant content,action,lots of memes and vibes. Liking this channel a lot and long time Fan from Estonia!

  • @dennishill676
    @dennishill676 2 года назад

    Hats off to the video editor. how you can condense two days into 45 minute while making a good story is amazing!

  • @JohnRoberts71
    @JohnRoberts71 2 года назад +4

    Great content thanks for sharing

  • @sinexityyy
    @sinexityyy 2 года назад +5

    Imagine 8x8 tracks on that thing 😂👀 would look pretty damn sick

    • @brandonm6052
      @brandonm6052 2 года назад +2

      I’m thinking use the track layout design of a new holland 4wd articulated tractor

    • @sinexityyy
      @sinexityyy 2 года назад +1

      @@brandonm6052that would be cool i hope someone renders a cool image of a hemtt with tracks if not ima have to do a sloppy render job myself or just cut an paste tracks over an image lol

    • @brandonm6052
      @brandonm6052 2 года назад

      @@sinexityyy The biggest real world problem is then it would then have LESS "compaction" to borrow from my ag field. The reason we use tracks is to have less psi to the soil, , putting tracks on this HEMTT would likely make it worse off for this specific scenario. Again, we would end up with a tractor lug and they are just absolutely trash in a slick condition like this. However, maybe it could've drove through some fresh snow to the side if the incline wasn't too great. I agree with a previous poster and nominate a Chinook helicopter to be added to the fleet.

  • @jamieseagraves2985
    @jamieseagraves2985 2 года назад

    In 12 years with the army driving and turning wrenches I saw maybe only one time we busted a yoke on a hemtt like that. I was actually surprised ya didn’t bust that winch. We were never allowed to use them cause they put out a memo that the winch was junk, it’s mounted on one side of the frame, outside the frame rails, and was really not rated for what they needed to be. I think like 20k and I think empty a hemtt weighed in at like 40k. Nice recovery and field fixing. 👍🏼

  • @billy3114
    @billy3114 2 года назад +4

    Let's go

  • @ksiss8616
    @ksiss8616 2 года назад

    Hunter is one hard ass working dude, u wouldn't think it looken at him but he is usually all smiles n gets his hands dirty in every aspect of recovering

  • @ibew1533
    @ibew1533 2 года назад

    With this model truck, I believe in placing the transfer case in low engages eight-wheel drive. Then the axle interlock on the dash uses all eight tires to drive. A little late to be helpful this time, but it is a common theme with the 8x8 trucks and your HET.

  • @dieseldabz7104
    @dieseldabz7104 2 года назад +1

    Some day soon I may pack up and move out that way man. If I do would love to meet you in the process, would also love working for a guy like you as well. I was trained on and operated my own HEMTT while in the Army for several years and every video you do with it makes me smile and miss it even more. Unfortunately most of my family has passed away now, my son's older and my sister married and has her own life and family. So it's kinda just me as recently lost my best friend, my Boxer... I'm utterly lost in life and don't feel I've found my purpose or am living up to my potential.

  • @Will_Tomorrow_Be_There
    @Will_Tomorrow_Be_There 2 года назад

    I knew I recognized that Raptor! Last Saturday on the backside of the B area we passed a big black Ford raptor with a body kit and a light bar. As we squeezed by each other on the trail I remarked how the driver was dressed and looked identical to HeavyDSparks, I was watching a video and saw that same black Raptor ! I'm confident we had passed by him on a trail!

  • @Horsewomann
    @Horsewomann 2 года назад

    I really wish y’all would have been around in 1979 when my family got stuck in Utah on a Sunday with a broken Airstream trailer. It took 3 days before we could find someone to help us and by then my dad had taken a hatchet to the tire lug nuts that had been welded on. I was 7 at the time and remember how mad dad was that no one would stop to help out our young family. My sister was 5.

  • @coryjones4710
    @coryjones4710 2 года назад +2

    Hey guys want to say I really love and respect your videos you guys remind me of me and my buddies from back in California I love to watch thanks a lot

  • @roberthodge7802
    @roberthodge7802 2 года назад

    We call that freeze/thaw surface of the unplowed snowpack "greased owl " the MOST slippery time of the day here in the shady valleys of Colorado from October to June. Now you really know that patience and procrastination might be symbiotic behavior. Older and wiser, no one got hurt, excellent warning to others seeing what can happen with equipment on snow. Do carry on.

  • @tekabaraarobati8302
    @tekabaraarobati8302 7 месяцев назад

    You clapped like the boys crew when they perform a dance in our country...The last time i watched the Boys crew was when I was teacher at St Joseph college on the outer island of Abaiang...While watching your video you reminded me of their dance..Thank you

  • @JakeFromStateFarm1
    @JakeFromStateFarm1 2 года назад

    I fell your pain Hunter, my boss told me to make a set of chains for the cat 950 set up as a plow for the season. He was like here's some chains from our old loader, you can make these work. It was my first time welding chain as well, not what I thought I would be doing when I started my career as a welder.

  • @profhortsunlover1536
    @profhortsunlover1536 2 года назад

    You guys are gonna LOVE your 50's.
    Menopause happens to everyone at age 50, it frees up time and energy for hobbies!

  • @bushboyslugger
    @bushboyslugger 2 года назад

    I was a swamper, moved oil rigs in northern Canada ,in a tandem tandem sugar cane truck ,your trip was in the snow and easier then being sunk in the swamp

  • @VegasUndergroundcade
    @VegasUndergroundcade 2 года назад

    You need a quad track skidder wirh the grapple on the back . Back up grab it and go .

  • @eon5
    @eon5 2 года назад

    in situations like this one, back in the soviet era (maybe till this day) ZIL army truck drivers were taught to deflate the tires by quite a bit to get much more tire surface biting into the ground. plan B was the log technique, no winch needed.

  • @the_paul_ferrante
    @the_paul_ferrante Год назад

    I drove these for 2 years in the Army and don't see how you got this stuck. Those things are beasts! I pulled tanks out with it!

  • @carlstanoyevic3070
    @carlstanoyevic3070 2 года назад

    You need some of those cris cross chains that have Adirondack patterns they work really well. Great Heavy D. You all are great Americans !!!

  • @pamelaremel7477
    @pamelaremel7477 2 месяца назад

    This one kept me in stitches, the flashbacks, fast forwards & a few moments later are hilarious! Add in the goofy music & voila, instant entertainment! Kudos to your editing person/s!!!

  • @Brewdiss
    @Brewdiss Год назад

    I'm not sure how much a pallet of oak blocks cost now days. But believe me, they will come in handy for you. As jack pads, or what ever you need to block up. The price won't be cheap, but they offer alot of stability and peace of mind around heavy stuff.
    🤘😎

  • @shannamontgomery7116
    @shannamontgomery7116 2 года назад

    I love that you guys are out helping clean up our mountains. Nothing worse then seeing people's junk left behind.