Homemade Articulating Dump Truck and Mini Excavator

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  • Опубликовано: 30 янв 2025

Комментарии • 219

  • @mp-xt2rg
    @mp-xt2rg 7 месяцев назад +3

    2k lbs in that thing? It's going to snap in two.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад +11

      Maybe if you built it 😂

    • @mp-xt2rg
      @mp-xt2rg 7 месяцев назад +1

      @@Mikefestiva dude you but welded axle shafts... that thing screams quality.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад +4

      @@mp-xt2rg At least I can build something like this. Let’s see what you can build?
      You got one video one your channel 👍

    • @mp-xt2rg
      @mp-xt2rg 7 месяцев назад

      @@Mikefestiva No doubt you build lots of things. Its all crap but you have lots of it!

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад +3

      @@mp-xt2rg Hopefully life starts turning around for you man. 👍
      Take care and try to make the best of it.

  • @blackbuttecruizr
    @blackbuttecruizr 7 месяцев назад +19

    Nothing starts a weekend better than a Mike Festiva video!!!

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад +3

      Right on! I really appreciate it! Have a great weekend 😊👍

    • @calimesacox
      @calimesacox 7 месяцев назад +1

      Ain't that the truth 🎉

  • @nickbrotherton
    @nickbrotherton 7 месяцев назад +5

    Dude so glad to see old machines from your previous builds! You should do some short "where is it now" videos where you do quick walk arounds

  • @fvpaquetqc
    @fvpaquetqc 7 месяцев назад +3

    Oh yeah I remember watching that entire build serie!

  • @metricstormtrooper
    @metricstormtrooper 7 месяцев назад +4

    Your mini articulated dump truck is the best build series I've ever seen on RUclips, and I'm saying that from a background of engineering fabrication, it's just the best.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks I really appreciate it! 😊👍

  • @seansysig
    @seansysig 7 месяцев назад +3

    Mike of all your builds the Articulated dumper is my favorite and nice to see it back in action. That little excavator is a workhorse!

  • @JH-ve6tx
    @JH-ve6tx 7 месяцев назад +2

    The articulating mini dump is my favorite series. There is alot of education and tips for people...as well as some sweet drum solos!

  • @msears101
    @msears101 7 месяцев назад +1

    The articulating dump drunk was one of the best build I have ever seen on RUclips, It is good to see it back in action.

  • @Mr402TA
    @Mr402TA 7 месяцев назад +1

    I loved that Articulating truck build. I've watched that playlist half a dozen times now.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks 😊 I really appreciate it 👍

  • @DingDongDrift
    @DingDongDrift 7 месяцев назад +5

    one of my favorite projects of yours. the engineering on that center joint was awesome to watch.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад +1

      Right on! I really appreciate it, definitely a fun build for sure. Don’t think I can devote that kind of time on future projects anymore, after having my second son time became really valuable, plus they grow up so fast.
      Definitely glad I made it though and at least I have the video series to watch some day. I haven’t yet ever gone back and watched them yet. Have a great weekend 😊👍

  • @CB-dx6hy
    @CB-dx6hy 7 месяцев назад +3

    We viewers need to get you to a million subs..... you have worked diligently for years, you have earned it. The fickle finger of algorithm has not been as good to you and your quality videos. Thanks mike!

  • @tylermarshall1
    @tylermarshall1 7 месяцев назад +3

    I'm supper Glad you made a new video on this, after the sawmill build this was my most favorite!!!

  • @CB-dx6hy
    @CB-dx6hy 7 месяцев назад +3

    You need to be blowing up, you have been making great content for years now. Your design, fabrication, and creative approach to building is inspiring. Thank you!

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Thank you! I really appreciate it man 😊👍
      It would be nice but I think somehow I got on the wrong side of YT, they seem to not even notify most of my subscribers when I posted a new anymore.

  • @DougsMessyGarage
    @DougsMessyGarage 7 месяцев назад +1

    I was wondering why we hadn't seen the dump truck recently. Glad you have it back in service.

  • @williamrehberg2546
    @williamrehberg2546 7 месяцев назад +2

    With that kind of setup I might actually enjoy doing firewood!😂 Glad to see the mini dumper back up and going Mike!

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад +1

      Right on 👍 thanks William 😊

  • @tylermarshall1
    @tylermarshall1 7 месяцев назад +2

    dude that thing is perfect for building mountain bike trails

  • @georgerogers542
    @georgerogers542 7 месяцев назад +2

    That was the first thing I saw you build! I love all your mini roads for your mini vehicles!

  • @hanserikharper616
    @hanserikharper616 7 месяцев назад +2

    You have so many cool toys! I need to buy some property to justify getting toys like these

  • @nickblood5040
    @nickblood5040 7 месяцев назад +5

    Talking of which, where is the pinzgauer

  • @Ants_Pants
    @Ants_Pants 7 месяцев назад +3

    Nice job Mike

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks Ants! 😊👍

    • @Melicoy
      @Melicoy 7 месяцев назад

      @@Mikefestiva Great minds think alike

  • @CJLeTeff
    @CJLeTeff 7 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome seeing a new video Mike! You should consider hinging the tailgate on one side so you can latch it to the side rather than taking it off each time you want to dump.

  • @54mgtf22
    @54mgtf22 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great to the dump truck again. Always enjoy your videos, Mike. 👍

  • @brandons42472
    @brandons42472 7 месяцев назад +1

    Glad to see the dump truck back! Probably my favorite build of yours, very impressive.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Glad you like it! Thanks 👍😊

  • @MrCooldaan
    @MrCooldaan 7 месяцев назад +1

    you should make a trailer fot the mini excavater behind the mini dumptruck would make a great video!

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great help by the look of it certainly beats a wheel barrow and shovel, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

  • @minerma
    @minerma 7 месяцев назад +1

    G'day Mike, good to see this little truck back up and running. I know copped a bit of flack when building it, but watching this clip of it articulating and climbing over obstacles while carrying small loads must silence most of those armchair engineers. It really is an amazing little truck you fabricated from scratch, and I loved those build series too.

  • @kevinbenware7096
    @kevinbenware7096 7 месяцев назад +1

    That truck is awesome. I remember watching the build!

  • @051biohaz
    @051biohaz 7 месяцев назад +1

    So cool seeing something you built doing exactly what it was built for…love that little truck, thanks for the upload dude..:)

  • @terryfromsouthcarolina4601
    @terryfromsouthcarolina4601 7 месяцев назад

    I got unsubscribed from over 75 % of my channels.
    You were one.
    Glad to have you back!
    Cheers
    Terry

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for subscribing again Terry! I don’t know why TY keeps doing that???

  • @taylormcintyre5759
    @taylormcintyre5759 7 месяцев назад +1

    I love the build series for this little truck. It really inspired me.
    Glad to see it back in action!
    Thanks Mike!

  • @bobbyjones2363
    @bobbyjones2363 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great to see you.Good to hear you are doing okay.

  • @panda_of_trash7806
    @panda_of_trash7806 7 месяцев назад

    The Articulating dump truck was one of the first builds I seen from you! Sooo glad to see it's still around, and even getting repairs and much deserved screen time! Awsome video as always Mike!

  • @bradhartman2934
    @bradhartman2934 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks Mike. Loved the build series on the dump truck, glad to see her getting used again!

  • @BryanNichols
    @BryanNichols 7 месяцев назад

    The articulating dump truck is one of my favorite things you've made, Mike. Glad you resurrected that thing! Such a great machine.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Bryan 😊👍 Have a great weekend

  • @bruceyyyyy
    @bruceyyyyy 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hey you're back! I'm a Subaru guy and they make lockers for that R160 rear end. Torq Locker. Seem them work well in Colorado off road trails!
    Looking forward to more adventures.

  • @evanjarvi406
    @evanjarvi406 7 месяцев назад

    Finally it makes an appearance I remember watching the build on it very cool and well thought out

  • @gerry343
    @gerry343 7 месяцев назад +1

    That little dump truck of yours is very maneuverable getting around the tight trails in your woods and climbing steep slopes with ease.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Definitely really useful around my property. 😊👍

  • @adc604
    @adc604 7 месяцев назад

    Good to see the dump truck back in action, that was a great build!

  • @littlemanphil7905
    @littlemanphil7905 7 месяцев назад

    Good to see the ol mountain goat in use again. Great video Mike!

  • @StephaneLachance-m7i
    @StephaneLachance-m7i 7 месяцев назад

    Love watching these videos. Small machines like yours are so practical in a dense forest. I do 80 % of my work on my homestead with my atv and many accessories I have custom made for it. But for winching huge maple trees, my good old Zetor with a farmi winch is what I need. Take care man !!

  • @tonygurnham6042
    @tonygurnham6042 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice to see the dumpster back

  • @TheGuruStud
    @TheGuruStud 7 месяцев назад

    I'm still in love with dump truck! You can also reinforce shafts with pipe cut in half and "wrap" it.
    It was a lazy idea I had, b/c properly welding sucks. Turns out, it works great.

  • @JMartinhomestead
    @JMartinhomestead 7 месяцев назад

    I love that little machine. I’d like to make one with 4 wheel steering instead of articulated. The equipment builds you did are my favorite watching you get creative and making something your own.

  • @_autoverse
    @_autoverse 7 месяцев назад

    Good to see this truck back in action, certainly is one of the stars of your channel.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks man! I really appreciate it 😊👍

  • @ChrisWilliams-pu8pj
    @ChrisWilliams-pu8pj 7 месяцев назад +1

    Mike, Good to see you bnack at it! Great calming video, nice music. Thank you for the relief from the chaos!

  • @yoti-fab
    @yoti-fab 7 месяцев назад

    Enjoyed watching the dump truck work! That was the first series of yours I ever watched.

  • @rowhitknee1868
    @rowhitknee1868 7 месяцев назад +1

    We love Mikefestiva!!!

  • @ChaoticNeutral36
    @ChaoticNeutral36 7 месяцев назад +1

    Man that is a useful little tractor. So good to see it back on the channel doing work.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for checking out my video! Yes it’s really nice to have it going again 😊👍

  • @cookiemomster9000
    @cookiemomster9000 7 месяцев назад

    Great video! Somehow made me feel productive! 😅 I need to get outside and tackle my chores now. Have a great weekend!

  • @SQLRYAN
    @SQLRYAN 7 месяцев назад

    Good to see it back in action. I remember watching you build this truck, couldn't wait for the next update.. It was the same with your Mini-Pinzgauer build.

  • @nat5720
    @nat5720 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hey man, love the often out of the box think and fabrication you do. Been watching since a little before the articulate build I believe. Glad to see it back in the vids

  • @tedbastwock3810
    @tedbastwock3810 7 месяцев назад +1

    I have seen quite a few cool homemade vehicles on YT now, but your articulating dump truck is hands down the coolest one of them all. What an epic machine. So capable. I thoroughly enjoyed watching ever second of your build videos.

  • @mammut1291
    @mammut1291 7 месяцев назад +1

    Nice, I love the build series, great how well it still runs and perfect for the digger.

  • @jasonbirch1182
    @jasonbirch1182 7 месяцев назад +1

    For some reason many of my subs notifications got put to "personalized" which apparently mean none. Good to see you are still doing stuff, i kinda forgot about you.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Yes YT doesn’t notify most of my subscribers anymore 👎
      Thanks for checking out my new video!

  • @dmmcauliffe
    @dmmcauliffe 7 месяцев назад

    Mike, I love the dump truck, i have missed seeing it around the channel. That what brought me here but i stay for the awesome content. Keep up the good work.

  • @Gunge-vq2ik
    @Gunge-vq2ik 7 месяцев назад +1

    outstanding vid love that truck its a beast the series is excellent watch!!!!

  • @greeneyed333
    @greeneyed333 7 месяцев назад

    your dump truck is a master piece of work ,watched all of the older build videos first class,and your right about youtube not putting the videos front and center for your subscribers,hopefully they sort it out thanks for the videos

    • @CB-dx6hy
      @CB-dx6hy 7 месяцев назад

      I've been thinking the same thing for 4 years now. Mike's content is top notch, I have to check my subs to find your videos. Middle of last year I stopped checking, and when I looked him up again there were 7-8 videos I hadn't seen....felt like I won the lottery........thanks Mike!!

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you 😊

  • @dougtravins9624
    @dougtravins9624 7 месяцев назад

    You're a good fabricator Mike. I could have used Rippa when I built my house in 1990.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yes me too, I would have loved to have a mini like this 20 years ago, man it could have saved me a lot of hard work around my place, just wasn’t available or even remotely in my budget back then.
      Thanks for checking out my new video!

  • @nickblood5040
    @nickblood5040 7 месяцев назад

    so glad the dumper is back

  • @practacticaloutdoorsandthi6962
    @practacticaloutdoorsandthi6962 7 месяцев назад

    Those two look like a great pair

  • @joesgaragedoorservice7506
    @joesgaragedoorservice7506 7 месяцев назад +1

    this was your best series

  • @carloskawasaki656
    @carloskawasaki656 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for sharing, always a pleasure follow your project , 👍👍👍👍

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks man! I really appreciate it 😊👍

  • @timreed4917
    @timreed4917 7 месяцев назад

    Sweet, you finally got it finished

  • @MikefromMOMichaelTurner227
    @MikefromMOMichaelTurner227 7 месяцев назад +1

    Want that truck 😊 repairs are part of it 😊 love it!!!

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks Mike 😊👍

  • @Don26skillet
    @Don26skillet 7 месяцев назад

    That was a cool project. Glad to see it back to work.

  • @Imtheengine
    @Imtheengine 7 месяцев назад

    Great to see the dump truck again! It gives me the same excitement as building and playing with Lego vehicles did when I was a kid!

  • @dogpotter
    @dogpotter 7 месяцев назад

    Glad to see the dump truck back in action. I subscribed to this channel while you were you were building this

  • @dirtydish6642
    @dirtydish6642 7 месяцев назад

    Love seeing the 1-ton in action. I'm installing a cooling fan and hopefully back panel latches this weekend on my Rippa. I also just realized that the boom control stick has a thumb horn button on the top of it. Hoping to swap out the horn with a klaxon... aooooga!

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад +1

      Right on! Keep me posted on how your Rippa is holding up! I have about 19 trouble free hour on mine so far 👍

  • @sjoemie_himself
    @sjoemie_himself 7 месяцев назад

    Oh yeah, mountain goat and rippa vid in one! Excellent stuff.
    On the axles.. if they break again I would suggest taking them off the dumper and preheat them before TIG welding them. After welding wrap them in some rockwool/sheetrock and let them cool down slowly. Should hold a bit better. As always thanks for sharing. Greetings from the Netherlands, Mark

  • @Skiridr22
    @Skiridr22 7 месяцев назад +2

    I watched you build that wow it’s been 4 years ago

    • @CB-dx6hy
      @CB-dx6hy 7 месяцев назад

      Seems like last week, all the great content since then has been gravey!

  • @twowheeladventure8731
    @twowheeladventure8731 7 месяцев назад +1

    I think you need to make a trailer to haul it around your property then you have a sweet little set up to do stuff with.

  • @arteeire4364
    @arteeire4364 7 месяцев назад

    Nice to see that thing back in action! Definitely one of your coolest builds.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks! I really appreciate it 😊👍

  • @richardkelleher1711
    @richardkelleher1711 7 месяцев назад

    I always loved that little dump truck, and was wondering why it didn't show in videos for a while. Glad to see it rolling again.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for checking out my channel again, seems YT doesn’t show most of my subscribers that I have new videos out, I’m still posting every other Friday. Same schedule for the past 5 years now. Take care 😊👍

  • @mtb09
    @mtb09 7 месяцев назад

    I really enjoyed the build series on the dump truck. Hoping one day you will build a snow plow for it.

  • @joell439
    @joell439 6 месяцев назад

    Mike, Definitely one of my favorite build series any on all YT. Great to see it out working again and performing like nothing else is capable of. 👍👍😎👍👍

  • @kbakeritsallaboutnobody.5761
    @kbakeritsallaboutnobody.5761 7 месяцев назад

    I watched the entire build back when it was being built. It's pretty awesome!

  • @samuelbrothers1018
    @samuelbrothers1018 7 месяцев назад

    Those two machines together are awesome! Good video and good work Mike 👍

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks Samuel 😊👍

  • @charlesjones7116
    @charlesjones7116 7 месяцев назад

    Hello Mike thanks for another great video. Wonder if you would consider building a high lift hydraulic tailgate for the articulated dump truck. I think it would work great for you. With your fabrication skills it could be a good build to follow.

  • @MattLitkeRacing
    @MattLitkeRacing 7 месяцев назад +1

    I have many similar interests to what you share on the channel. But my skills and budget aren’t at your level yet. I will get there! Thanks

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching my new video Matt!

  • @lewerim
    @lewerim 7 месяцев назад

    I'm pretty sure it was this or the mini pinz that made me subscribe.
    I probably binged watch the playlists near the same time...

  • @FlawedOffroad
    @FlawedOffroad 7 месяцев назад +1

    One of my fav builds you did, that thing is a UNIT! Curious have you ever rolled it?

  • @nlynch55
    @nlynch55 7 месяцев назад

    That build was why I started watching your channel. Great to see it back i action!

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for checking out my new video 👍

  • @stevensmith9895
    @stevensmith9895 7 месяцев назад

    So good to have you back making your great content

  • @billyhaddock5540
    @billyhaddock5540 7 месяцев назад

    Mike, looks like ur homebuilt Dump Truck can go off road in the forest. looks cool..

  • @nicholassoukup5485
    @nicholassoukup5485 7 месяцев назад

    Nice, glad to see it running again. How about creating a bracket on the dump box to hold your tail gate when not in use?

  • @TurboDog73TX
    @TurboDog73TX 7 месяцев назад

    Stoked to see one of Your old builds puttin' in work again Mike, I wondered what happened to it.

  • @bigdusty1705
    @bigdusty1705 7 месяцев назад +2

    ive followed you from when you did welding tips on cheapish welders I'm in the centre of the uk well just off slightly East Midlands Leicester love you vids always have

  • @Quagmire88
    @Quagmire88 15 дней назад +1

    That thing looks like it would help a ton on my property. How many acres are you on? Its a beautiful property.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  15 дней назад +1

      Thanks for checking out my channel 👍 I have 7.5 acres 😊
      These mini Excavators are pretty useful little machines.

    • @Quagmire88
      @Quagmire88 15 дней назад +1

      @@Mikefestiva I'm on almost 6 acres. I recently bought a Chinese mini excavator too, But I was talking about your dump truck. haha. I ended up buying the Typhon Terror XVIII. Its a great little machine.

  • @mitchw3768
    @mitchw3768 4 месяца назад

    Mike! That build series was my favorite of all time. I love that machine you have built, so smart and handy of a design. Also got to see more of your property than i had previously. Nice f150 i just bought a new to me 97 f250 last of the square body. 9th generation with a lift gate on it. Cheers

  • @Rankin-ct1gw
    @Rankin-ct1gw 7 месяцев назад

    I love your videos and enjoy them and your builts❤

  • @technicalitems731
    @technicalitems731 7 месяцев назад

    I'm in the earthmoving business. This is fantastic !😮

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад

      Right on! Thanks for checking out my new video 😊👍

  • @tigerking2179
    @tigerking2179 2 месяца назад +2

    That thing is really cool!

  • @meiermotorsports
    @meiermotorsports 7 месяцев назад +15

    welcome back.... or welcome me back. not sure. i havent seen your content in quite some time.

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад +7

      Thanks for checking out my new video! I post a new video just about every other week but YT doesn’t seem to let most of my subscribers know anymore.

    • @nomadchad8243
      @nomadchad8243 7 месяцев назад +3

      @@Mikefestiva The algorithm is working again. I saw it on the front page. this truck is what got me subbed!

  • @TheCarnager
    @TheCarnager 7 месяцев назад

    front and back big led light bars up top would be spot on

  • @hearttraveler1548
    @hearttraveler1548 7 месяцев назад

    @mike festiva Thanks for great video
    You might consider backing the articulated dump bed under the edge of the log splitter table, then the splitter will push the firewood into the bed directly
    Best :-)

  • @billhacks
    @billhacks 7 месяцев назад +1

    nice pair.

  • @tobiascarleton7899
    @tobiascarleton7899 7 месяцев назад

    Another banger. Thanks for the content.

  • @tomaszczekaj7868
    @tomaszczekaj7868 7 месяцев назад

    Nice to see you. Great day!

  • @MartinNr5
    @MartinNr5 7 месяцев назад

    Nice video Mike! I have a slightly smaller excavator (~800 kg) but with all the attachments you mention, as well as a hammer, and have had a ton of use out of them. A lot of people doesn't seem to understand how extremely useful and versatile a really small excavator can be for jobs around the property. I have a bunch of videos where I use the different attachments while doing work on my property if you want to check them out in action, so to speak. :)

  • @chaddesantis5333
    @chaddesantis5333 7 месяцев назад

    Been looking forward to seeing the truck in action!! Thanks for the videos!!

    • @Mikefestiva
      @Mikefestiva  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for checking out my new video! 😊👍

    • @chaddesantis5333
      @chaddesantis5333 7 месяцев назад

      @@Mikefestiva thanks for keeping us updated!!