What Tools you need to start In Heavy equipment repair
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- If you're looking to get in to heavy equipment repair. This is what you need for tools to start. If you have any thing to add to this video please comment below. it doesn't need to be all snap on to start. you can buy and brand to start. if you are looking to get in to working on construction equipment as as mechanic or technician check this out Thank you
As a retired heavy equipment mechanic, the most important and versatile tool is the torque multiplier.
Thank you
What brand do you recommend sr?
@@automotivetech7590 otc or snap on make some good ones I have used.
Two dislikes? Must be Tool Truck owners because this video was excellent and on point.
Lmao must have been. Thank you
I recently left the car mechanic world to Ag and my experience is obviously bigger sockets and wrenches but it’s mostly cordless electric! Never saw myself getting a 1/2 electric impact but always being on the move either in the field or even walking around a big combine or tractor not dragging an air hose is night and day.. added a locker on to my 84” epic to store some tool upgrades I needed.
Ya man it is nice to be cordless some days. Congratulations on the move
Good suggestions. I agree with the tool cart. I started with a 48" Matco two bay with a full width top drawer. I now drive a 14' Knaphiede around and my big box sits in the garage and is one big junk drawer. I'll have a video on that one later. If you want to be a shop mechanic, you'll eventually have a big tool box with all the bells and whistles. If you're wanted to be in the field, you will regret buying a big box with a lengthy payment structure. Start with a 48" or less box that fits well at home in the garage. You dont know where you'll end up in 5 years.
This is so true. I had a krl1022 then I went into a service truck for around 11 yrs or so. when I decided to go back in to the shop. when i decided to get out of field service and go in to the shop.I had the 1022 sitting at home but that filled up so quick it wasn't funny. Shortly after moving in to the shop I added a hutch and locker to it.Then it was still packed to tight for good organization. so that's when i went to the 84 inch epiq that i have now. this is true when starting out or any advice i have is don't get a bigger box until its packed to the point that you cant get to things easy.
I like the milky blurry effect you were going for with the camera lens
Thanks for the advice. It's hard to know what to spend limited resources on and what to prioritize when starting out. Also thanks for remembering the girls getting into the trade! It's nice to hear that.
It’s an open industry for everyone in my mind. As long as you are willing to work hard and continue to learn. that’s what really matters.
Young guys, don't blow your wad on a huge tool box that you'll be paying $20 a week on for 10 years.
Buy a roll cart, fill it up. Get a top box, fill it up. When you're ready buy another roll cart. Get some angle iron, build a frame both carts will fit on. Put some heavy casters under it.
If you ever make the move into a field truck you'll be glad you don't have 10 grand wrapped up in a tool box.
Pure gold man
Could also buy a matco/snap on roll cart and go with a husky, Milwaukee, or us general box.
Hell yeah
Yes sir. On point. I started with a 48" double bank Matco. It was everything I needed until I left a truck to be a service manager. At that point, I had to store a truck load of tools up against a wall. The box has moved twice and drawers have been opened very few times. Especially since I'm back in a truck again.
Good advise on the carts
@@offroadwrench5752 would u sell it? Lol
Great video, Especially for those just starting out. The only thing I would add is a temperature gun. You can diagnose / trouble shoot a lot of things with that little tool. I work on Tugs, cranes, & heavy equipment for my paying job, & tractors/ implements on the farm. Keep the videos coming, I’m looking forward to it!
Absolutely a great suggestion. thank you. I would have to agree that is a must get for diagnosis of a whole lot of things. These are the comments that really help people out. Thank you again
I agree! Just retired myself at 61 and only bought one 3 years ago. Wish I’d had one in my younger days, though they were mega expensive then.
Great video! Appreciate the info, I’m 18
starting out as a diesel mechanic for caterpillar and looking for tools and trying to grow my knowledge.
I'm looking to do the same thing how did u get to work for cat
Excellent video! I would say for the beginner just starting out buy smart ! To this day I always ask my tool rep what he has used on the trk ! You can really get some good deals ! I would add sunex brand tools inexpensive and warrantied! Harbor freight impact sockets cheap jumbo wrenchs and angle wrenchs for hydrolic repair. The bulb for load testing a circuit is excellent advice! Great stuff thanks for sharing 👍
that is a great way to build your tools up as well. thank you for the input.
Great video man I’m studying diesel at my local tech school and trying to balance high school along with it! I’ve got a big interest in going into heavy equipment so this was just what I needed!
Awesome👍🏻. Keep at it. this is a open field of opportunity
Great video! I agree with you on 99% of everything, I'm not an expert yet but maybe some day. What I reccomend is spend the money up front and get some high quality tools that you use everyday. For me those are snap on and mac. The important thing to think about is product support- if you don't have tool trucks in your area, don't spend the money on those tools. I've got plenty of cheaper tools that I don't use everyday. Another thing I'd like to put out there is when it comes to specialty tools, there aren't many cheaper options available so unfortunately I've had to bite the bullet and go with snappy or mac. Also, like what was said in the video, don't get a massive tool box right off the bat. Right now I have a roll cart that's overflowing and a 72" 30" deep snap on master series that is full as well. Gonna have to get a top for it soon. Don't worry about having everything at once, it takes years and years- you'll never have every tool you need. One last thing is you can make a whole lot of tools with a chop saw and a welder. Sorry for all the reading, hope this helps you guys!
So what you’re saying is put yourself into massive debt from the start lol sounds pretty dumb to me
Retired now, but my rule on borrowing was I’ll help you out if I like you. However, no-one (and I mean NO-ONE!) goes in my boxes but me. I also afford everyone else the same courtesy. If you ask to borrow something 3 times then you need to buy your own, applies to me too. Then we’re all cool. :)
To be honest the harbor freight jumbos aren’t a bad way too go 1 3/8 - 2inch I’ve had mine for two years and they work fine. $50 with coupon
That’s awesome to hear. As long as they work. I had to grind my 2 inch down to make fit it doesn’t hurt to have a cheap set to make custom.
Snap-on Impacts are awesome along with their screwdrivers/Matco to and MAC all GREAT tools! QUALITY over quantity like you said.
Thank you that’s the biggest thing I regret on some tools I have purchased in the past.
Hi The Heavy Wrench,
Great video you have produced here, I really enjoyed it, great content. I particularly enjoyed the whole video describing your whole tool kit starting at 1:00. Also talking about tool cost. I felt it was really informative and you really brought the point across well. Your point at 15:00 about volt drop and use of a test lamp is regularly overlooked and not often understood. I am really interested in engineering and have had a career in engineering for over 28 years from everything from starting as a mechanics assistant to now a Project Manager. I enjoy sharing my skills and knowledge as well with others like yourself. I have provide training to others and had apprentices work with me to kick start there careers. I have started my own channel to share some of my knowledge. I thought your video was so good that I have subscribed and look forward to other content. Many thanks, Great job.
Thank you I appreciate it feel free to message me on Instagram if you would like to collaborate on something
Great informative video, wish I was a young tech starting out cause this video explains it all
Thank you i am glad you think it is on point.
Yes more tool videos
For example there isn't a difference in harbor fright tools just quantity over quality Is it the same way with the diesel laptop or no???? Can you make a video on that or no I seen those computer go for 300 to 5000 what's the difference in them could I use my at home laptop if I had the correct program to diagnose heavy equipment ???? Please make a video if u can
Very nice!
Thank you so much
Awesome suggestions
Thank you
You mention kids came in to work. I'm a junior and going to work at jd as a second hands tech. Did the kids who worked at your place have their own tools or did the company provided them.
memecentral when they work with me in high school they use my tools. It depends on the shop
Looking at getting into the trade, are mastercraft tools a good place to start. Seems they got a decent warranty but am I going to be taking them In every other week to get replaced?
i only know one guy that has them he said he only has the wrenches. they are ok just about the same as Pittsburgh
Hey enjoy you’re channel man, I’m a technician for John Deere working on heavy equipment, what brand of creeper do you recommend?
Thank you for the support I use the bone creeper it has big wheels and is low profile holds the weight of me and belly pans lol.
Dude reminds me of John C Reilly
Nice video..!What tool cart is that..?
thank you and it is krsc430pu1
Hey man I’m starting diesel school in fall or spring my school hasn’t announced it yet but I’m first In program bc I have all my prereqs done and this entire summer all I’m doing is fab and field/tig/ark welding. Just out of CG in intel field and using GI bill. I’m willing to take loan on using student programs as almost everything is half off with the big guys. However all I see with the diesel discounts is Matco. Nobody else has a tool set specially for diesel what is ur suggestions if U have any on that side of the field? Also on tool boxes the brand masterforce I can get a 52 bottom box With power strip and USB with dual bearings on top and bottom AND the chest totaling well over 40k cu in space for under $1500 while the matco without power 52 chest alone is $1700 with student discount. Any input on that? And have u looked at the masterforce boxes from research I’ve done they r destroying most big names with quality at price point
if your gonna have white tool boxes at least wipe them off once in awile
ray rowe thanks for the advice I appreciate it
Wright tools man especially in bigger impact sockets above 2/12 and cornwell dealers can get you anything wright you want and if you can pay out rite for the tool Harry j Epstein.com for wright tools and they sell many other brands aswell and cornwell Mac matco snapon are great tools and offer payment options keep in mind your Mac dealer can get you just about anything proto proto is a great tool also matco pinless swivel impacts are the way to go my 2 cents
Oh boy looks like a site I’m going to be checking out in depth thank you so much for this great tip.
@@theheavywrench9549 Harry j Epstein.com has great prices on sk tools a must I've found needed bigger size stubby wrenches in metric sk makes a set 20-24mm where everyone else stops at 19 mm if you don't see an item just call them and they get it or have it your welcome man I do the same thing as you do to out food on the table
@@doctordiesel5467 awesome def going to check it out thank you
@@theheavywrench9549 your welcome man
I got lots of Wright oversized wrenches and sockets and I like them better than my snapon and matcos, they are a lot heavier than the tool truck brands tho for sure
When buying pry bars get them in pairs
For equal force
Great suggestion. Thank you.
Don't spend a lot of money on air tools. This industry is moving toward cordless electric. Look at Milwaukee's M18 line specifically.
I would recommend air in shop because you don't have to charge or change batteries i have both and I use battery on road and air in shop
HeavyMetalMechanic Generally yes, but some things still need to be air, die grinders I’m thinking of especially, and as far as I know no one does a battery hammer. Won’t be long though!
@@andygilbert1877
A battery powered die grinder would be fantastic.
HeavyMetalMechanic Milwaukee has an M12 battery die grinder. Everyone at my shop has them and we all use them every day. Highly recommend
Yeah the damn hose is always 3 ft to short, the ends always go out and you've gotta wait for the compressor to fill
I made it my personal habit that if I had to borrow from another tech more than once I was going to buy whatever the tool was as soon as I could. I also made it my policy not to continuously loan to a guy that has money for cell phones , eating out everyday, and partying every weekend but won’t buy tools. Got no time for leeches. It’s not hard to spot the guys that are trying to improve their inventory and I’ll help them any way that I can. Almost every shop has at least one guy that wants to make his living out of everyone else’s toolbox.
You gave sound advice. Newbies need to understand that it takes years of work and sacrifice to build their tool inventory. It doesn’t happen overnight.
Wayne Swicegood thank you I appreciate the comment 👍🏻👍🏻
I agree 100%. My rule of thumb has always been: If I need to borrow it twice, I need to buy it.
I always kept a notepad on top or in the main drawer that had a list of tools borrowed/needed. I would mark how many times I borrowed. The more you marked a tool borrowed, the sooner you needed to borrow and the higher the quality needed
You can take apart a modern cat with a 10, 13, 16, 18mm and maybe a few hex heads
Lol yep.
So true
Knipex pliers wrench has replaced all my adjustable wrenches. In fact I don’t even own one anymore lol.
they get a hole lot of use by me. the gripping force is amazing
Adjustables are great for straightening stuff though!
What about 3/4" drive impact sockets/Pnuematic impact wrenches. Do you use 1" impacts? Just seems like 1/2" for 'heavy equiptment' may not have the sizes you need given they usually max out at around 36mm. Can you get buy with just a half inch gun?. Thanks.
Don’t waste any money on a cart. Spend that on a service body and crane for your truck and make some real $$$
well in my experience. When once you get hired, talk to the shop's foreman and get the required tool list and recommended tools then evaluate if you need a tool cart or a tool box.
Great video brother greetings from the United States Virgin islands in the carribbean st.thomas Us territory I have 9 years of heavy duty truck and equipment experience my dad taught me most of what I know so far he was a diesel mechanic he passed away last year and now I am going to build on what he taught me and get my CDL soon and become a certified diesel technician thanks for the info and God bless and be safe out there keep wrenching
sorry to hear about your dad man. yes use all that knowledge you have gotten from life and him build on it. you have a head start on a lot of people out there man. keep that iron moving. Thank you for your support and watching.
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For a cheap good set of wrenches the John Deere set is worth is a lot of the guys at my dealership have had them for many years.
They are great.
Agreed jd wrenches are grate I’ve had my meteoric set 20+ years
Also cih/Newholland wrenches are made by Snapon at half the price and warranty is life time
Cat, cih, Newholland wrenches are made by Snapon and warranty is life time at half price
6 years in industrial maintenance. Working on production equipment. 3 phase servo and gear motors, PLC’s, nips, HPU’s. Etc.
I’ve thought about switching to something like this. Don’t mind the equipment.
But get tired of dealing with lazy unskilled production workers who call me over to press a reset button.
Only skill I really lack is I have never had opportunity to learn welding.
Enjoyed seeing what you’ve got. I have many of the tools you have though not in so much abundance.
I just started my First equipment technician job last week I’ve been operating for about three years I work at Sunbelt rentals now and I can say a great start for me was a Kobalt kit at Lowe’s it has everything you need to get decent start don’t stress about not knowing what to need right off the bat you’ll slowly realize what you’ll need but one thing I highly recommend going ahead and getting is a electric grease gun you’ll thank me later
A lifetime warranty doesn't do any good if you are rounding off fasteners
Absolutely 👍🏻
Best suggestion was the fluke! I have the same model and I love being able to remove the screen and operate the tractor and watch the voltages. Most important tool I have bought. I'm a John Deere field mechanic
It’s a great meter for sure.
Great video man! I work for a Cat dealer and one thing I would add is to go with the wobble sockets. At least a 3/8 metric set. With the bigger hydraulic flange fittings, the hoses sometimes route where you can’t get a straight socket on. Also a 3/4 breaker bar (or impact if you have the money) is a must for me. I have a 40” harbor freight/northern tool brand one and it’s been rocking for years.
Awesome suggestions. thank you for the input I would agree with the wobbles and the breaker bar for sure.
I had some of those cheapy 3/4 breaker bars and broke the snot out of them caughed up the mulah and bought a Mac one been going strong even using a backhoe to apply leverage after hot wrenching the fasteners lol
Matco pinless universal impacts are the shit
Work for a cat dealer in the power generation side. My 3/4 impact hardly gets used anymore.. and I'm not mad lol
I’m glad you didn’t say a bunch of specialty tools or 3/4 drive lol a lot if guys think they gotta have it starting out but basics are plenty and it all depends what kinda equipment you work on, if it’s dozers and mining equipment it’s gonna be big stuff but if your at bobcat or a smaller equipment dealer won’t need as much bigger items above 1in1/4 size
Thank you. You are correct it takes a lot to get set up for what you do
I like your mentality on lending out tools I’m the same way, some guys can be real weird about.
Thank you. They can and I do lend out a lot. When I can’t keep track of who has what. I use a check out sheet to keep them from getting misplaced.
I dont mind lending tools... but i dont want to hear you bragging about how long its been since youve had a bill on the tool truck...
The more time I spend as a tech the more I realize I need to buy quality.
j c that is so true it’s hard to understand until you are in the thick of it. Lol. Have a great day and thank you for watching
Excellent video 👍 👌 I been a heavy equipment mechanic for 32 year's you told a new hire right
thank you for that i appreciate the support
Glad to see a heavy equipment channel, great video man keep up the good work
Thank you will do
Im looking to get into the heavy equipment mechanic industry just still in school and just wondering hypothetically if I got a job as a cat mechanic I can just waltz in there with my tool cart/box?
My advice…. Stay off that tool truck! Lol. You are working to earn money, not buying supplies to build debt.
Fantastic video. To start that's everything you'll need. People starting our need to realize, your going to be working with someone 98% of the time. They have all the tooling. The stuff you'll be doing on your own. Won't require alot of tools. The only thing I would mention getting. A set of torx bits. Depending on what make. Cat uses alot of torx fasteners on dashes and interiors. That's all I have to mention. Awesome video man. Hopefully this will keep alot of kids out of major debt.
Matthew Helm thank you those torx bits are a good suggestion to thank you for the great input.
A decent set of angled wrenches some of those hydraulic hoses / fittings are a bitch to get to with a standard wrech
I agree with the angle wrenches, but that can come after you are there a few years.
Can you please make a video about tools you use to make things easier on your body. I have an older mechanic in my shop and id really like to spend money on making his job easier physically.
If you’re in school, always buy quality. Most major brands offer 50% student discounts, get yourself good tools while they’re affordable.
This is true thank you for the comment I appreciate you adding in this tip.
Back in the day we only air.
Also, didn't use 12 points.
Till you can afford the expensive tools Don't knock harbour freight Tools boxes perfect for a new starter Why get in to debt with snap on dealer no need
Was just talking to a coworker today, we only use about 20% of our tools, it’s really changed in the 35yrs I’m been doing this
It’s crazy but we need them all lol.
BS as an heavy duty diesel mechanic I use 1/4 drive all the time for heater hoses and everything else
Ok thank you for your input. Do you work on Otr trucks or equipment. Just curious so the comment can be referenced for someone looking to go the same area as you. Thank you again it’s all about trying to help someone getting in to the industry
Never buy over priced snap on crap. buy mid quality and take the thousands you save and you can buy other more important things than an overpriced name.
Been in the industry since I was a child operator and mechanic! Cordless and metric on 1990 and later all. Laptop and property software on all major brands... ball Allen's break off ball in fastener faster! In doubt ask before you screw up! Work in a qualified shop if possible go to school and keep learning ,the industry is constantly changing . Multimeter is the standard free -ranging !
If you work on Volvo buy a 21 mm shallow 6 point 3/8 drive you can thank me later
The test light better be 24v or the bulb will not last long I use gator jaws for large filters they work great good info and video
Thank you for the input and It sure won’t last long, but I have a solenoid coil off a 24v to put load on for that. I really enjoy comments like this so if someone reads it they will know this stuff. Thank you again I appreciate it.
Freight harbor service wrenches super inexpensive get into the tightest places for Hydraulic lines
i keep hearing about these and now i need to check them out like asap
I agree with you buy the quality over quantity every time. After 28 years, you'll have the quantity. Good advice
Thank you
1 thing you need is Skill & Training. I seen self appointed heavy equipment mechanics come & go out this occupation my whole life. I seen few go to jail & get pants sue off them loose everything they had over causing deaths and / or turning multi-million dollar equipment into a burn out shell of scrap metal. This serious business not a game. Just run buy bunch tools don't make anybody a mechanic. My best advise get a job with Cat. Or other type heavy equipment company 1st that will train you properly. Good way ruined your whole life not do this properly.
good advise thank you for the comment.
Underrated comment. I work at cat as an assembler and have learned alot about heavy equipment as far as dozers and hydraulics go.
Alex Laney check this one out I did a while ago ruclips.net/video/Pdp5rRsAs78/видео.html I’m all for educating people for this field. Thank you for the comment and you are correct. Underrated for sure.
I just really wish I could afford to work and go to school. In my area you're hard pressed to even get into a shop at beginner level on a livable wage let alone on the job training to get the basics.
In high school I toured Parkland College in Central Illinois, where a friend got his associates in heavy diesel. It's a great program and it's practically set up like a tech school it's just hard to afford time and money wise trying to make it happen.
@@alexlaney3423 , you could always go into the military as an equipment mechanic for 3-4 years. You'll get training while there and have a GI Bill when you get out to pursue a degree in Diesel if that's what you want to do. It'll also give you an opportunity to see if you like wrenching for a living and give you an opportunity to save for tools you'll need when you get out.
Good video!
I started my first equipment mechanics job after leaving the military with a 2 drawer carry around Craftsman box with a basic DIY-er assortment of mechanics hand tools my Dad gave me when I was 16. That was 25 years ago. There's now an Epiq wall of tool boxes in my bay of the shop I lead / manage, mostly stuffed full with the exception of a couple drawers of the last box I bought.....
On a side note: as a pro mechanic and supervisor of others, I have a problem with mechanics who wear a wedding ring. My wife got over my not wanting to loose a finger over her 30 years ago....
Well first of all thank you for your service. I really appreciate it. I do have family and friends who have and are serving now.
It’s awesome what a little motivation and discipline can do isn’t it. That’s great I would love to see a pic of your set up.
At my shop we do have a company policy that no jewelry should be worn in the shop. I do my videos in the shop before work usually and my ring gets put on my key chain until I punch out for the day. I have worn the rubber rings but the ones I got the spirits and oil swelled them. It’s definitely a safety concern and hazard.
@@theheavywrench9549 as long as you are aware and careful, I just see too many guys get in a hurry, myself included, which is why I just stopped wearing it altogether.
Keep up the good work!
DocRevo Good advice! It was a complete no-no wearing rings or a watch when
I started 44 years ago. I’ve seen a guy short out a battery with his steel watch, not a pretty sight. Watch wasn’t too happy either!
@@andygilbert1877 it is a dangerous game with a ring that is sad you have seen a guy experience it first hand
I recently (6 Months ago) bought my first tool box which had tools in , for £350 (not sure in dollars) but it’s a start. I have since bought a three pack of Milwaukee Electric tools since it had more variety for the price of what I’d consider to be be the equivalent of one decent air impact. Which is a fair start for my journey. I’ve recently just lost my job due to COVID so I’m am really considering the transfer from automotive into Heavy / Plant. I’m not from a rich family , I’m the only one who’s really ever picked up a wrench. Due to my age I can go back to college and do another free year of education , would you recommend going and doing the course to improve my skill set or would it be better going into the field ? Any feed back would be appreciated if anyone actually sees this 🤷🏼♂️ ps ( buying the best you can afford is the best you can do in my opinion just don’t delve in too hard and make your financial situation unstable...
If you can get free education on repairs you will always have work. Everybody needs stuff fixed lol.
TheHeavyWrench for sure , getting hard to find at the moment 🤷🏼♂️ cheers for the reply mate 👍🏼
I think beyond tools you must be organized with your tools. Nothing worst than looking for a wrench because you forgot where you put them. Always return your tools to the same place so you never waste time rebuying tools because you misplaced them.
Kyle Bridgeforth great point thank you 👍🏻👍🏻 replacing a lost tool is the worst.
Here’s the truth. Tool industries have transferred from China to Taiwan. Which has the same quality tools as the big 3. Hell, a lot of the “American” made tools are manufactured in the same factories! I work on heavy equipment every day. I have all the snap on tools because I was told I needed them by everybody. But I broke my 1/2 snap on ratchet a year ago, the day after the snap on guy was at the shop. So I waited a week just to find out he didn’t have a rebuild OR a Ratchet. To warranty. So I went down to harbor freight and got a Pittsburg pro set with sockets for like $20 or something. That ratchet has been used as a hammer, pry bar, wrench for the other side of my impact, breaker bar, I can’t seem to kill it. Low tooth count is awesome with a comfortable grip. And if I broke it I would have to wait 1 to 2 weeks to get it fixed. I’d just go and get it fixed. These old guys don’t know how much the tool industry has changed over the years. Go get tecton, or icon. The only items snap on has that nobody can beat is there 3050 air hammer, and 3/8 torx bits. Those both are incredible. Otherwise I promise there is something equal quality with a better price than that snap on truck.
Its sad you have a snap on guy that is not prepared, to help you warranty your tools. I have not came across any tool i have broken that my guy, hasn't been able to get me the next week. Now as far as tool quality, like I say all the time as long as it is good quality and don't round off a fastener. I really don't discriminate against any brand awesome input thank you for your comment
I would recommend a beginner in my trade to buy American made tools. There IS a difference. You don't have to blow all your money on brand new Snap-on tools. Go to auctions or find an old dude retiring, look for Proto, Wright, Williams...beware of the tool trucks, Matco in particular. A majority of current Matco tools are imported garbage.
i would agree with that quality over quantity
I like the way the cart is laid out. I always left top part open for the most part. Our carts otherwise are set mostly the same
lmbakerracing awesome I like it great minds think alike lol
Am currently enrolled in a diesel tech program in Houston Texas at lone star college after school I wanna work for a heavy equipment company such ass John deere or mustang cat Is it worth me buying my own personal Teka diesel diagnostic laptop or no? How does that work can you make a video about that PLEASE? Can you use any laptop or you need a specific one like the Teka one I thought you could use any laptop to diagnose heavy equipment as long as you have the right programs to do it and all the adapters and stuff
this would be a great video to do i will try to see what i can do
You can buy quality tools from Amazon as well! EI Wright, SK, Proto, JH Williams, Gearwrench, Channel Lock, Knipex, Wera, Wiha, Klein, Gray Pneumatic, Ingersoll-Rand.
this is true as well i have plenty of stuff from amazon as well. thank you for the input it all helps out
Even harbor freight or Lowes and Home Depot make good boxes... i have a harbor freight top box in the back of my truck when I’m working on stuff at jobs
Yes they do and there is nothing wrong with any brand that works for you.
great advice I had master technician was just like u he help me and trained me bin doing it 20 years now at Caterpillar great video thanks
You hit the nail on the head. So many guys come into this industry and get discouraged because of these old guys that are set in their ways. I love being the guy that loans tools or helps guys out. The only thing that annoys me is when I see the guys I’ve loaned a simple tool out to get on the tool truck and run their account up buying bullshit. Don’t come borrow a 3/8 impact swivel from me when you just spent 500 bucks on the tool truck buying shit that is out of your skill level. Love your videos!
Thank you I appreciate the feedback it’s great to know guys like you are out there as well.
Lots of the tools are applicable for steel structure builders.
How about a video for how to get started working for a heavy equipment company. My dad was a heavy equipment mechanic for 30+ years and I want to move in that direction cause it's good money and I already have some knowledge for it. I currently work on mid size/heavy duty diesel trucks. Great video by the way.
Great suggestion thank you b
I’ve also switched to the cordless impact gun
Sick RGB lighting underneath the box bro
3/8 Milwaukee Stubby Impact Wrench with some universal sockets is my go to. That little impact can get into some tight places for hyd. lines. With 250 ft lbs it will break most bolts free. A set of angle wrenches or crows feet is a life saver in some cases
that is great suggestions thank you
For a large drift/punch I use a length of re bar, works fine and was free.Perfect for knocking out the bushes on the quick hitches. And a dead blow plastic hammer for when i put an allen socket in to the drain plug on the drive motor as they always have mud/concrete in them.
Always seems to be packed with something. couldn’t agree more use whatever scrap for a punch you can find
Dont forget the importance of 6 point wrenches i always seem to find a spot where I cant get a 6 point socket on and they can save u on an an old or halfway stripped bolt
you bet ya i have a set of them in my box but did not mention them. good call this is the stuff im talking about getting out there to everyone.
In light vehicle automotive all I need is 2 spanners, they do it all
Borrow it once ok. Borrow it twice buy it
Robert Quast at least keep it at the top of the need to buy next list. 👍🏻
Lol most of us that cart would bury us in debt
Ya it takes time man.
how could you recomend an ajustable 😢
Love my Rigid strap wrenches for lube services. I also got one cutoff with about a 5 inch handle for tight spaces.
always need to make those custom tools lol
Best think to buy right from the gate is large crow feet wrenches they will get u out of some big jams
TheHusky1989 they are so handy 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
northern tool and harbor freight are the best
You seem to be a verry good guy... Probably a good boss to. 👍
I agree dont buy a tool box that will cost you your first born.
My first box I got was new 1000
From craftsman a 24 drawer box but because it had some bings because it was a display it was 250 for a top and bottom. Also when I started turning wrench I got Sears was the cheapest and the sets had lifetime warranty and covered everything that I needed to start working on cars mowers light trucks and even small equipment.
And oh yes one more thing if you dont want to have it be a really big hit to your pocket book at one cost
But will help to get the tools faster.
I was and still do side jobs.
This helps cover the purchasing of tools faster . Oh and the best rool that dose not cost anything to buy but is the most unused is your brain and mouth ask questions of the other guys around you and if you borrow tools keep track of what you borrow. The guys at the shops had a policy that if you borrow a tool 3 times you needed it. But they were ok and still helped me out.
And oh if you do borrow a tool tell the guys that it broke when you used it. They will not get mad if you do brake it tools brake but if dose and they are not told and then they need it and find it broken it could end up that you will lose the help from others. I have had that happen to me helping someone out. Thankfully when you have your sets and the sizes over lap you can use a different dive size but is a little harder.
Good luck with your new job choice. Remember the jobs you may get are most likely going to be oil change light work so they are not going to be the big jobs like engine rebuilds so dont get discouraged you will get there.
Max Volovich thank you so much this is what it’s all about sharing the truth and experience you had for those trying to get started. Thank you again
@@theheavywrench9549 dont have to thank me. Not many guys wanted to share tools when I was working. Infact most told me to run dont even get into the industry. I guess they thought it I was going to take money out of their pockets.
The industry needs to grow we are not getting younger lol that might be an other video the pains of the job the PPE TODAY
Compared to the band aids of the past.lol
“Best tool for the money” that’s the best piece of advice I’ve heard on tool buying.
I worked for four season heavy equipment and my boss would use this laptop to diagnose the equipment but he NEVER let any other technician use it or showed us how he keeped that information to himself that's why I decided to buy my own and learn but idk if I need a specific one or how to get the program or anything about that cam you make a video on that I seem videos where ppl use autel scanner for diesel bus if there a difference between the teka and autel scanner could u use that on heavy equipment which would u prefer ????? Huge fan of this channel Keep up the videos 😁👏🤘🤘🤘
You’ll need a different software program for each engine manufacturer and brake manufacturer, you’ll need and an adapter to go from usb to com-port. They sell laptops with everything loaded on them that come with the adapters for around $5,000
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How much do you use 1/2 compared to 3/8 apart from a adaptor I don't have anything 3/8 I allways thought it was more for car mechanics maybe I need to get a set and give it a try
The White is beyond awesome and way easier to see in the drawers - like to have the white with orange trim!
That would be an awesome look.
Good video- I couldn’t agree more with the quality over quantity!!
thank you for the support