Buying a skidsteer concrete mixer

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • Using a new "Eterra Mix and Go 250" concrete mixer on a bobcat skid steer to mix and pour concrete in sonotubes for a deck foundation.
    Here is the link to the product mixer, there are 3 sizes, 250, 450, and 600 - www.skidsteers...
    Get 5% off of any size Mix and Go Cement Mixer using YOUR custom coupon code at SkidSteerSolutions.com, CAMARATA5.

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  • @grzegorzkoecki5375
    @grzegorzkoecki5375 4 года назад +5

    Hello
    I like watching your movies very much. In these films, I see how you work yourself, sometimes on several machines at the same time. I am the main service technician of sorting and packaging systems French-Spanish company "MAF RODA". I have been traveling for repairs for many years and like you, I had to learn to count mainly on myself. Best regards.
    P.S. I must add that I work in the Polish branch, not directly for MAF.

  • @bondking501
    @bondking501 4 года назад +889

    My kids: "Dad take us trick or treating!"
    Me: "Sorry kids, Andrew just uploaded. There's always next year."

    • @augustreil
      @augustreil 4 года назад +18

      Now that's funny !

    • @thekingtroll2
      @thekingtroll2 4 года назад +19

      I remember another dad didn't take his sons trick or treating "menendez"

    • @alex4alexn
      @alex4alexn 4 года назад +4

      @@thekingtroll2 what father doesn't want early retirement? if only my kids will love me as much

    • @Blazer02LS
      @Blazer02LS 4 года назад +6

      You wouldn't need to go out where I am, everything has been closed down due to heavy rains and a lot of flooding.

    • @briansierzega
      @briansierzega 4 года назад +5

      Too cold and snowy anyways.
      Perfect night to introduce the warming powers of a good liquor...lol...jk
      #CandyIsDandyButLiquorIsQuicker 😜

  • @trev9874
    @trev9874 4 года назад

    a couple of things i have seen and noted 1: premixing make a ride line instead of a mound and load from one end 2: buckets of water work better as you can keep your mix more constant 3: your mix into the tube was not wet enough without use a vibrator cheers love the videos keep up the good work

  • @joepayne1308
    @joepayne1308 4 года назад +1

    Hi Andrew. I couldn't help but here a little squeak in your truck when you took off with the loader on the trailer. I've worked for Dodge for many years and it sounds like your idler pulley or your belt tentioner maybe going out. Have a great day and thank you for all the amazing videos.

  • @tylerhoblet1458
    @tylerhoblet1458 4 года назад +3

    I literally got an add for the cement mixer in the video while watching it.

  • @TNoutdoorshunter
    @TNoutdoorshunter 4 года назад +5

    Dude, keep up the cool content! I live curiously through your channel! Financially I afford any equipment at this time, With a baby on the way, So I really enjoy your videos with all your equipment and projects. 👍👍👍

    • @AKilosOfRaPATonOfHonesty
      @AKilosOfRaPATonOfHonesty 3 года назад

      Financially you afford every equipment at this time? 🤔 Then lend me some money 💵😁

    • @TNoutdoorshunter
      @TNoutdoorshunter 3 года назад

      @@AKilosOfRaPATonOfHonesty Can’t*

    • @AKilosOfRaPATonOfHonesty
      @AKilosOfRaPATonOfHonesty 3 года назад

      @@TNoutdoorshunter 😭

    • @TNoutdoorshunter
      @TNoutdoorshunter 3 года назад

      @@AKilosOfRaPATonOfHonesty although I did buy a 33HP new Holland tractor 2 weeks ago 😊

    • @AKilosOfRaPATonOfHonesty
      @AKilosOfRaPATonOfHonesty 3 года назад

      @@TNoutdoorshunter That's nice ☺️ Brand new or second hand? How's the baby btw. Your comment about little one on the way was from a year ago. Greetings

  • @schmidtm1983
    @schmidtm1983 4 года назад

    Seee, the inspector said NO. to the septic system at the end. LOL

  • @thomasbrockett8009
    @thomasbrockett8009 4 года назад

    BTW - Mrktplace lists a Yanmar B50 excavator for 14K 1995, up the road Syracuse way, in Milville, maybe

  • @irgski
    @irgski 4 года назад +2

    Andrew, those trees are on “fire”!!!! Beautiful!!
    If the owner and builder are ok with it, I’d like to see more details about the house.

  • @schlp7566
    @schlp7566 4 года назад

    Great tool. But I was a little disappointed one of the few videos Levi didn't find any water to play in.

  • @mjk8710
    @mjk8710 4 года назад

    Hey Andrew cement ,aggregate mixer a fine piece of kit as we say 👍🏻🇬🇧new!

  • @RumbleRoverTV
    @RumbleRoverTV 4 года назад

    Great machine! About the savety mess. Keep it, but make it move hydraulic.

  • @patrickoconnell3654
    @patrickoconnell3654 4 года назад

    Andrew, Great video. I have a few questions regarding the Mix n Go. Now that you have used the mixer do you have any regrets not purchasing the larger 450 mix n go?
    How did the 864 handle the weight of the mixer? Do you think that a wheeled skid steer will have difficulty getting around with the added weight of the loaded mixer.
    Most of my concrete pours are under 4 Yards and are on sidewalks or patios with the occasional hard to access areas (parking garages) where there is no room for a
    redi mix truck, that being said which Mix n Go do you recommend the 250 or the 450. I have a S205 and a A770

    • @AndrewCamarata
      @AndrewCamarata  4 года назад +1

      The 864 seemed fine. If you are doing bigger pours a bigger one is probably better. The wheel machine will be ok as long as its on hard flat ground. I didnt like using my wheeled machines on muddy hills.

  • @mdouglaswray
    @mdouglaswray 4 года назад +1

    Great intro line (and you use it every single time) "...Let's get to work" - ought to be making a LOT more money. YO NETFLIX.

  • @shakdidagalimal
    @shakdidagalimal 4 года назад

    That bobcat 864 seems to be the better of the bobcats

  • @22k203902
    @22k203902 4 года назад

    Hello, Link to the container house!?

  • @Observerl
    @Observerl 4 года назад

    Levi as the final inspector is the best. A nice dog with a great livetime and a good owner like you Andrew. Much much better then what you can see here ruclips.net/user/LetsAdopt . So im always happy to see people like you Andrew that giving animals the Love they deserve.

  • @ej2659
    @ej2659 4 года назад +331

    I was about to go to sleep but now im watching a concrete mixing video.

    • @domenicdidomenico2338
      @domenicdidomenico2338 4 года назад +6

      Lol

    • @mharry860
      @mharry860 4 года назад +7

      Especially since when my wife comes to bed, she reduces my 8 hours of sleep to 6 with her snoring.

    • @jimthesoundman8641
      @jimthesoundman8641 4 года назад +3

      Tomorrow, you can watch part two, the 8 hour long concrete drying video. Not much happens.

    • @gertraba4484
      @gertraba4484 4 года назад +1

      how about some PAINT DRY VIDS and LEVI running around in the leaves? that's good for 15 mins

    • @dennyilkov9341
      @dennyilkov9341 4 года назад

      @@mharry860 hhhh.. .

  • @roblikes8435
    @roblikes8435 4 года назад +47

    Inspector Levi, the best damn inspector in the game.

  • @imrindar
    @imrindar 4 года назад +474

    I knew that grate would be off before the end of the video.

    • @luct3368
      @luct3368 4 года назад +17

      Yep, I think someone's gonna gas-axe off some of the lower horizontals on the grate to get a clean scoop.

    • @fredrikg120
      @fredrikg120 4 года назад +19

      yeah, too bad though. It was smart with those pointy things you throw the cement bag on to open it.

    • @MarcAntoine01
      @MarcAntoine01 4 года назад +8

      @@fredrikg120 all tools to mix concrete have it, it's just bad design on this part. Also sucks the mixer doesn't push concrete in the middle to avoid wastes

    • @shaunsalter450
      @shaunsalter450 4 года назад +28

      Yes looking at the company's demo it's intended for readymix concrete so dumping 6 or 7 bags on the grate, the bag-cutter would make that an easy job: But Andrew bakes from scratch. Pea-gravel might mix better, but then it's for a footing on this job and you'd probably want the compressive strength of coarse aggregate.

    • @wiliamhebel2305
      @wiliamhebel2305 4 года назад +2

      Austin Carnes yes I knew there would be a bad design involved somewhere on that new piece of equipment! Lol

  • @TheGregWallace
    @TheGregWallace 4 года назад +130

    The colors of the trees turning are beautiful !

    • @Exoamylase
      @Exoamylase 4 года назад +4

      You're beautiful.

    • @wakkitep
      @wakkitep 4 года назад +1

      @@Exoamylase nothing wrong with... gay but gaaaay

    • @TheGregWallace
      @TheGregWallace 4 года назад +1

      @@wakkitep I got your gay. If you think the word beautiful is Gay.....I feel sorry for your wife if you even have one. You afraid to call your wife beautiful?

    • @wakkitep
      @wakkitep 4 года назад

      @@TheGregWallace did I write to you? No, so shut up you low intelligence being.

    • @TheGregWallace
      @TheGregWallace 4 года назад +1

      @@wakkitep I'm talking to you.

  • @billnalder1017
    @billnalder1017 4 года назад +58

    Last time i was this early, Andrew only had 19 skidsteers and 41 jetskis!!

  • @robertfulton1991
    @robertfulton1991 4 года назад +35

    Andrew you’re doing the kinda stuff I wished I would’ve been doing when I was young. It’s really great watching you. Keep up the good work.

  • @Military-Museum-LP
    @Military-Museum-LP 4 года назад +56

    I use my small Kubota excavator to load my mixer. Works well this way.
    Beautiful autumn colors Andrew.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @kenmcghee6470
    @kenmcghee6470 4 года назад +35

    Wow! Andrew bought something new! It wasn't even pre-dented. Wasn't long before he took part of it apart though. Good move. It worked better with the grate off it.

    • @benjaminbauer4883
      @benjaminbauer4883 4 года назад +2

      Ken Mcghee I knew soon enough Andrew would modify it in some way

    • @exploreoutdoors3978
      @exploreoutdoors3978 4 года назад +3

      he mostly buys his attachments new

    • @1STGeneral
      @1STGeneral 4 года назад +1

      OSHA pulls up sees Andrew drives away

    • @markm0000
      @markm0000 4 года назад +1

      1ST General Andrew is his own boss OSHA can’t do anything about this.

    • @1STGeneral
      @1STGeneral 4 года назад

      Do anything about what ? It was a joke aimed at those that do or have worked where OSHA helps keep people safe and employers from hopefully not putting their workers in harm's way. OSHA is used in many jokes on and off the job site

  • @edwardmak2218
    @edwardmak2218 4 года назад +48

    I bought the same one a year ago and it works amazing.

    • @AndrewCamarata
      @AndrewCamarata  4 года назад +28

      Edward Mak good to hear

    • @helenreddypantysissy4030
      @helenreddypantysissy4030 3 года назад +3

      Andrew Camarata still has gotten the Bobcat 864 skidsteer which is already set up for the Eterra Mix ‘N’ Go skidsteer-mounted cement mixer, before setting up the IHI CL35 skidsteer for this cement mixer in 2020, February of that year.

    • @Naghmi
      @Naghmi 2 года назад

      I really want this attachment on my cat 2509d

    • @happytobsaved
      @happytobsaved 2 года назад

      Great video . Wish I could see the finished job 😄looks like a nice project!
      Thanks for sharing!

  • @Tater79bj
    @Tater79bj 4 года назад +18

    Holy crap, just learned somebody made a fan club page on Facebook for AC.

    • @antonkvarmo1
      @antonkvarmo1 4 года назад

      @Viktor Sligo tell me why its creepy?

    • @Bellislawns
      @Bellislawns 4 года назад

      Viktor Sligo if you have to ask why it’s creepy...Anton probably made the page 😂🤪😂🤪

  • @johnanders8861
    @johnanders8861 4 года назад +76

    Thanks for 3 videos in a week Andrew. You make such good content. You rock.

    • @morganrussman
      @morganrussman 4 года назад +5

      4 at this point I think. I think the only day he's missed so far is Tuesday.

    • @simonpalmer8033
      @simonpalmer8033 4 года назад

      Money in the bank !

  • @lpsowns
    @lpsowns 4 года назад +127

    Even if the loading is a little janky, being able to lug around that much concrete over rough and muddy terrain itself makes it worthwhile.

    • @JifeLacket
      @JifeLacket 4 года назад +9

      Once he pulled that screen cover off it worked much better!

    • @pablocruise678
      @pablocruise678 4 года назад

      Onahill ... not even back breaking at all!!

    • @joshs4109
      @joshs4109 4 года назад +3

      I guess they don’t know what a concrete pump does.

    • @AndrewCamarata
      @AndrewCamarata  4 года назад +9

      @@joshs4109 Dragging those hose around is worse, unless you get a crane pump, which is not appropriate for small pours like this.

    • @msioug
      @msioug 4 года назад +3

      Years ago and many more hairs on my head, we would have used a portable mixer and wheel barrels. What a difference a few decades make

  • @SuperActionForceGo
    @SuperActionForceGo 4 года назад +13

    Product manufacturer: We’ve got a great product.
    AC: This thing is well made
    Product manufacturer: The Messiah has spoken

  • @onestepbeyond7240
    @onestepbeyond7240 4 года назад +64

    17:33 reminds me of the $26 I spent at taco Bell

    • @BCRailman96
      @BCRailman96 4 года назад +3

      LMFAO i almost pissed my pants laughing at that

    • @donf3739
      @donf3739 4 года назад +1

      Hilarious! Solved the standing-under-the-bucket safety issue too.

    • @onestepbeyond7240
      @onestepbeyond7240 4 года назад

      @Beau Trudeau
      That'll make ya' start crying as you drop the kids off in the pool

  • @SerenityMal
    @SerenityMal 4 года назад +175

    The feel of joy when you realise you have watched Camarata long enough to understand his septic joke.

    • @jeffwrightsman7797
      @jeffwrightsman7797 4 года назад +13

      That inspector...

    • @TheRobman
      @TheRobman 4 года назад +12

      @@jeffwrightsman7797 Ok, re-do everything !!!

    • @quarrel05
      @quarrel05 4 года назад +4

      Lol I was thinking I wonder if it’s the same inspector as last job

    • @neidyobregon8342
      @neidyobregon8342 2 года назад

      P

  • @landscaperconnection
    @landscaperconnection 4 года назад +21

    Eterra makes good stuff. I have a bunch of there attachments, good quality.

  • @emjay1952
    @emjay1952 4 года назад +21

    That thing needs a longer bottom lip so it retain more mix when the scoop is raised upright

    • @0xsergy
      @0xsergy 4 года назад +1

      nah, fine without the safety grate. probably can't sell it these days without a safety cover like that due to idiots.

    • @dantekeskin1512
      @dantekeskin1512 3 года назад +1

      @@0xsergy he’s talking about the cutting edge

    • @0xsergy
      @0xsergy 3 года назад +2

      @@dantekeskin1512 yeah my comment makes no sense. Maybe I was replying to a deleted comment? Idk lol

    • @dantekeskin1512
      @dantekeskin1512 3 года назад

      @@0xsergy probably lol

  • @steverone7623
    @steverone7623 4 года назад +1

    Has knife in pocket.... rips bags open bare handed

  • @bobrat
    @bobrat 4 года назад +9

    Hey AndrewTry adding a splash of "Dawn dish soap" when you get it mixed up to your Fav. Consistency, then re-agitate. This will help the cement mix Flow w/ out changing its properties.

  • @IceMan0003
    @IceMan0003 4 года назад +32

    I think thats the shiniest thing i have ever seen you get

    • @jimbob5960
      @jimbob5960 4 года назад +3

      I second that’ comment lol, waste of money

    • @dab1732
      @dab1732 4 года назад

      @@jimbob5960 I don't think it's a waste of money. Perhaps he could've got an older one and saved some money, but now he doesn't have to waste more time mixing cement. I think it's a win.

    • @dereknyc4402
      @dereknyc4402 4 года назад

      @@jimbob5960 It'd never a waste of money if you're investing in your own company

  • @Deutschehordenelite
    @Deutschehordenelite 4 года назад +78

    the colors of the forest in autumn are just amazing!

    • @bosshogg6030
      @bosshogg6030 4 года назад +2

      Deutschehordenelite I agree

    • @wayslow
      @wayslow 4 года назад +1

      Ah, the magic of color grading 😁 Seriously, Andrew went up a level recently. It's a bit overdone, but the video is consistent and quality is amazing.

  • @lindamitchell-fox1926
    @lindamitchell-fox1926 4 года назад +11

    Once you took that grate off, that machine worked like a champ! Nice addition to your attachments.

  • @clintchapman4319
    @clintchapman4319 4 года назад +42

    I guess ya'll aren't too particular about getting a proper mix on that job...

    • @ryanh1015
      @ryanh1015 4 года назад +3

      Not when u know what ur doing.

    • @clintchapman4319
      @clintchapman4319 4 года назад +11

      @@ryanh1015 Bullshit.

    • @Rattlerjake1
      @Rattlerjake1 4 года назад

      @@clintchapman4319 - You're right. Way too much portland in that mix as well as way too much water. Too much water causes it to lower the PSI of the mix.

    • @patrickezuma7140
      @patrickezuma7140 4 года назад +13

      @Copter Cop 18 years in concrete and that was your though huh......okay. Based on the slump just when he lifted the chute I'd say that concrete would easily be 20-25 Mpa, but what would I know....I only TEST concrete for a living. The level of expertise by keyboard warriors is amazing on this comment thread.

    • @dab1732
      @dab1732 4 года назад +1

      @Omit X mate. What's your problem?

  • @jetegtmeier71
    @jetegtmeier71 4 года назад +2

    Maybe prefill 5 Gal. buckets with water when creating a batch, just need to figure out how many to a batch. Just a friendly suggestion :)

  • @ozziealtec
    @ozziealtec 4 года назад +13

    Inspector Levi on the job. Respect!

  • @jameshicks4944
    @jameshicks4944 4 года назад +65

    That's a handy attachment,save a lot of back breaking work,Levi looks really good,and the fall colors,so beautiful,thanks Andrew.

  • @graemelliott3942
    @graemelliott3942 4 года назад +24

    The grate is for the lawyers🍺

    • @MrChassmith
      @MrChassmith 3 года назад +1

      Yep...get that damn OSHA thing off there and you're good to go...

  • @0701hawk
    @0701hawk 4 года назад +76

    Engineer: Let's turn a snowblower upside down, attach it to a skid steer and sell it as a cement mixer.
    Boss: GENIUS!!!

    • @markm0000
      @markm0000 4 года назад +4

      WRITE THAT DOWN
      WRITE THAT DOWN

    • @normhowes2975
      @normhowes2975 4 года назад +1

      I'm thinking the engineer seen his farmer neighbor doing this and took the credit with only difference being the safety grate add-on.

    • @0701hawk
      @0701hawk 4 года назад

      @@normhowes2975 LMAO! Probably right!

    • @fhmchris6553
      @fhmchris6553 4 года назад +1

      thanks for the idea.. now to find a snowblower in FL..

    • @0701hawk
      @0701hawk 4 года назад

      @@fhmchris6553 lol

  • @BJJSubArtist
    @BJJSubArtist 4 года назад +8

    Happy Halloween Andrew and Levi! Awesome video as always!

  • @tnoel374
    @tnoel374 4 года назад +59

    2:37 am here and why am I watching another Andrew Camarata video? Because I can. Hard working man.

    • @1nvisible1
      @1nvisible1 4 года назад +1

      For Sonotubes a shorter 2.5-3' gray chute hose might make life easier while keeping center of gravity lower. The 6' long hose probably great for loading concrete forms through a window opening or in hard to reach corners, but it puts the weight unnecessarily high for most small jobs.

    • @greensnapper1602
      @greensnapper1602 4 года назад

      @hhhk20 , Because they Must NOT WORK !!

    • @ayp1938
      @ayp1938 4 года назад

      @hhhk20 I know right that shit is so annoying

    • @Studio23Media
      @Studio23Media 4 года назад +1

      hhhk20 Not sure why you feel the need to leave useless comments just bringing other people down. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @greensnapper1602
      @greensnapper1602 4 года назад +3

      Just keep on moving

  • @bigfootandbananaman4746
    @bigfootandbananaman4746 4 года назад +32

    These uploads have been great

  • @10p6
    @10p6 3 года назад +2

    Nice. However for someone who likes Camera Tech, I am amazed you did not build a waterproof enclosure for something like a backup camera next to the bottom chute opening, and have a remote screen in the Skid steer, then you could eliminate the shoot hose altogether. ,

  • @sammybrown4680
    @sammybrown4680 4 года назад +8

    Grate job as usual. Thanks for the working view of this attachment. Gives a greater understanding of what can be done with it.

  • @jcrows6627
    @jcrows6627 4 года назад +20

    The first thing I thought was that you had been sold a "nice tool but, it doesn't work." Heck, that thing works great!! Money well spent.

  • @alexmonamochamuch2652
    @alexmonamochamuch2652 4 года назад +60

    Always makes my day when Andrew uploads, I love seeing hard working blue collar Americans. unspoken heros

    • @anthonyd5884
      @anthonyd5884 4 года назад +5

      True. And he's sharing the hard earned knowledge by taking risks. Thank you Andrew.

    • @daddysteel3514
      @daddysteel3514 4 года назад +1

      I wouldn’t exactly call a man going to work a hero I’d call a you g man graduating high school going straight to boot camp a hero, I get what your saying though

    • @ohyeahjosiah3722
      @ohyeahjosiah3722 4 года назад

      Daddy Steel what?

    • @paulritz5655
      @paulritz5655 4 года назад +13

      Daddy
      I left the farm and high school at 17 to join the military in the sixties when many were leaving for Canada to avoid the draft. From basic we were shipped straight to "Nam". Yeh, I was looking to get off the farm(exhausted) and needed a change of pace and see the world. Were we heros ? We were never treated like one and it didn't take long for a common sense farm boy to realize something was way "Fishy" about our involvement and policies in Asia. In fact it ended up totally changing my life and understanding. We were not involved in any righteous cause in that 'police action' nor any other "conflict" up to this present day.
      We were NOT freeing the Vietnamese from Communist rule ! In fact we were actually killing more innocents every day. It was tragic. I knew with our fire power we could have finished that conflict in ONE DAY! Drop the bomb on Hanoi. We were there for close to 30 yrs. We took over for the French in 1958. WHY ? What were we doing there. ? Same thing we've done with each involvement and provoked conflict. Make money, garner resources (steal !), dictate policy, generally reek havoc, rape and pillage innocents !
      Oh big Daddy you don't wanna hear the Truth.
      Yes I'm proud of my common brothers and sisters in arms who serve when asked and pay the ultimate price over and over for WHAT & WHY?
      So the hard working Americans back home who go to work and make 'sacrifices' to build their families and country are in my opinion just as much 'hero' as those used for the shameful greedy elite who imagine they can dictate humanity's fate.
      I know it's a scary thing to actually keep your eyes open in the face of this world's seeming insanity. To keep choosing the honorable hardworking Honest way to get ahead instead of taking the easy route. But how to sleep at nite else we keep on keeping on ?
      Maybe that's what attracts me to Andrew and his channel. He is a rather smart, down to earth, soft spoken, hard working American Hero in my book !
      I know you get all this Daddy Steel. U said you did.
      Bless you and yours &
      God bless America...we need some help...!

    • @wh8085
      @wh8085 4 года назад +2

      @@paulritz5655 God Bless you for speaking out ! I know what you say is dead on TRUTH ! Truth that many of us would be heckled for saying because we were not there and many of those have mixed feelings about it. To tell the truth is not to degrade the soldier that was merely obeying blind orders . To tell the truth in this day of assuult on truth is the act of a hero . Paul Ritz , my hat is off to you Sir for having the courage to speak truth in times like these. . You Sir are a Hero !

  • @josepht6274
    @josepht6274 4 года назад +8

    I use 5 5 gallons buckets of water for my mix put the water in before the Portland cement then mix perfect every time.

  • @petermccall8975
    @petermccall8975 4 года назад +17

    Wow, how about those fall leaf colors from the drone. Pretty.

  • @potbelliedolman8939
    @potbelliedolman8939 4 года назад +8

    Nice fall colors! Mixer seemed to work pretty good especially for the 1st time!!! Thanks for the video!!

  • @JesseDKangas
    @JesseDKangas 4 года назад +8

    I hope they gave you a good deal on that thing for all the promo video you just did for them.

    • @EFCasual
      @EFCasual 4 года назад

      I'm fairly certain he wouldn't have bought it.
      He either was given it or was paid to show it. I'm happy he makes whatever money he can.

    • @BenKempa
      @BenKempa 4 года назад +3

      @@EFCasual The title of the video is literally "Buying a skidsteer concrete mixer."

    • @ChristianPostier
      @ChristianPostier 4 года назад +1

      Andrew doesn’t advertise, he doesn’t do sponsors, he doesn’t sell out... he’s the man!

    • @augustreil
      @augustreil 4 года назад

      @@ChristianPostier, He kinda really is the Man ! I actually would be happier, if he would have one or two commercial breaks. You know, just enough time to grab a beer, chips and maybe a T-Bone !

  • @paulreimer372
    @paulreimer372 4 года назад +138

    As my old one armed uncle Ivan used to say “ machine guards are for wimps” ?

    • @elmerebersol2171
      @elmerebersol2171 4 года назад +4

      Lol, Oh the sarcasm 😂

    • @Phantomthecat
      @Phantomthecat 4 года назад +8

      The bloody thing was just about useless with it on. I would have done the same.

    • @jaystein1405
      @jaystein1405 4 года назад +14

      @@Phantomthecat Maybe it's not meant to be used like that. You could load it with a excavator or another skid steer pretty easy.

    • @markm0000
      @markm0000 4 года назад +17

      For how much this thing costs I expected the gate to have a electric opening mechanism.

    • @GeminiWoodworks
      @GeminiWoodworks 4 года назад

      At least he was old?

  • @sanfranciscobay
    @sanfranciscobay 4 года назад +1

    Is there any concern about the proper mixture of gravel, sand and concrete? Would it have been more accurate to use 5 gallon buckets as the measuring device to guarantee accuracy?

  • @marc7491
    @marc7491 4 года назад +8

    I would have given some consideration to using five gal buckets to measure the water. That way each batch would have had the same consistency.

    • @delwhylie4748
      @delwhylie4748 4 года назад +4

      Ha ha ha thats the stupidest thing I heard today, you don't know much about what you are saying, evidently marc y you have'nt worked with much concrete at all.

    • @jondc32
      @jondc32 4 года назад +2

      That’s exactly what the instructions for this implement tells you to do.

    • @DustinGould
      @DustinGould 4 года назад

      Yes there is a specific ratio but basically wet it tilll it turns soft an puddy like ... add more water of its too stiff ... add some extra dry ingredients if its too runny

  • @SamCyanide
    @SamCyanide 4 года назад +10

    You know it's going to be a good video when it starts with Andrew unloading something from a truck

  • @ron827
    @ron827 4 года назад +6

    Using the tube and dropping the concrete from a higher elevation should pack nicely and trap less air.

  • @jorgegarcia1800able
    @jorgegarcia1800able 4 года назад +6

    Bucket of water next time. Would have saved you an hour or so spraying down...

  • @brianthaxton229
    @brianthaxton229 4 года назад +92

    That grill needs to be designed with a quick connect/disconnect

    • @SailorAllan
      @SailorAllan 4 года назад +14

      I was thinking a flat bar on each side that could hold the grate up while loading........

    • @markm0000
      @markm0000 4 года назад +6

      SailorAllan like a hood prop. That would work and not cost much more.

    • @bd8026
      @bd8026 4 года назад +1

      He disconnected quickly! 🙂

    • @DakGuy05
      @DakGuy05 4 года назад

      I'm sure it's a $200 add-on

    • @EliteGeeks
      @EliteGeeks 4 года назад +3

      just cut out half the veins and it will work fine

  • @3Dsjk
    @3Dsjk 4 года назад +14

    Some quick-release pins and some kind of a prop rod would work really well on that grate.

  • @xmassan20906
    @xmassan20906 4 года назад +21

    17:18 Like a bad reaction to dairy...

    • @cathyh686
      @cathyh686 4 года назад +1

      Too funny!!!

    • @morganrussman
      @morganrussman 4 года назад +2

      You mean like a allergic reaction?

    • @morganrussman
      @morganrussman 4 года назад +2

      @canuckguy worried I do too, it sucks at times. 😔😓

    • @morganrussman
      @morganrussman 4 года назад +4

      @canuckguy worried I was a month or 2 short of my 18th birthday when my lactose intolerance allergy come on me, I'm 23 now.😓

    • @markm0000
      @markm0000 4 года назад

      canuckguy worried I’ve had it for a while and never noticed why I would always get the runs. Then it hit me one day around 23. Since then I haven’t had a drop of milk and I’m doing great.

  • @jamesh1402
    @jamesh1402 4 года назад +27

    That is pretty slick! At first with the grate on I was a little skeptical, but without 👍👌

    • @JackMacLupus
      @JackMacLupus 4 года назад +3

      I think the grate is mostly for opening the concrete bags on it while the auger is running so you cant get your arm in it. At least its big enought to let some gravel through.

    • @jamesh1402
      @jamesh1402 4 года назад

      @@JackMacLupus could be, but if that's the case it's literally only letting you gilet so much material in which would be a really slow process just to open some bags

    • @JackMacLupus
      @JackMacLupus 4 года назад

      @@jamesh1402 True. I guess that the mixer was mostly designed to be used with Sand or very small gravel and not that bigger stuff. But thats nothing bad. If Andrew really wants he can easily change that grate a bit so that it lets bigger stuff through too. Or he just takes it off. XD

    • @jamesh1402
      @jamesh1402 4 года назад +1

      @@JackMacLupus for sure, I do believe the grate is mostly to keep larger material out, it looks like a flaw, cause we both seen how mich material it's letting in the bucket with it on.

    • @robj2704
      @robj2704 4 года назад +5

      @@JackMacLupus Yeah. Would be good to have some links to hold the grate out of the way while scooping. Drop it down into place when you want it there. But, there's the chance it's going to get bent at some point. Still, getting into tight areas, or rough terrain where one would be having to wheel-barrow the mix and shovel it into the sonotube, is a big benefit.
      A smaller retaining wall contractor could really benefit from one of these. He could mix his own as needed throughout the day and not have to stand around waiting on a concrete truck to bring a small batch. I like it.

  • @HYUKLDER1
    @HYUKLDER1 4 года назад +17

    Grill is probably a safety item preventing an operator falling in; could be loaded fuller using a shovel. Hopper could also be loaded from a separate mixer then used on site as a delivery system.

    • @tommypetraglia4688
      @tommypetraglia4688 4 года назад

      @Justin Case
      So would bagged mix like we did when grouting block.
      One afternoon I tossed 140 90lbs bags of 3000# grout mix into the mixer. That's 14,000 lbs or 7 tons all in half a days work
      Professional card carrying union mason tender I was

  • @TowMater603
    @TowMater603 4 года назад +8

    welp....
    Andrew tested
    Levi approved !
    On to the next one fella's !

  • @p.a.f.mitasol8071
    @p.a.f.mitasol8071 4 года назад +7

    Levi was a little dismissive about the pass on the septic...did you see his shake of the head when asked about it. 😂

  • @briansierzega
    @briansierzega 4 года назад +6

    Those autumn colors are amazing from the drone!

  • @safffff1000
    @safffff1000 4 года назад +5

    Why didn't he put in mounting bolts in the cement tops? That machine is also good when a cement truck can't get near a pour.

    • @bigjay6743
      @bigjay6743 4 года назад

      It's just for a Sundeck they will screw plates to it after. Seen it done that way a few times. But I hear what you're saying would make more sense to have bolts anchored into the concrete but it will hold fine it's really just to keep the sun deck from heaving up and down with the frost...

  • @frankrester3727
    @frankrester3727 4 года назад +1

    Good job as always, but it look like you could have used the bucket from the excavator to load that up with

  • @Dirtmonkey
    @Dirtmonkey 4 года назад +44

    Nice video Andrew, what is the easiest way to clean a concrete mixer after use ?

  • @murkstalinskitm5334
    @murkstalinskitm5334 4 года назад +6

    That things a lifesaver. I wouldn't hesitate using it on jobs. Saves alot of BS'in around that's for sure

  • @bigredracer7848
    @bigredracer7848 4 года назад +6

    👍's up Andrew thanks for taking us along with you

  • @MookieMan1
    @MookieMan1 4 года назад +21

    I’ve been waiting for this!!
    Where is the IHI?

  • @johnnyrocket9372
    @johnnyrocket9372 4 года назад +13

    That is some precision measuring there.

    • @johnnyrocket9372
      @johnnyrocket9372 4 года назад

      @ItzMikeOmg tell that to the people at the hard rock in new Orleans

    • @johnnyrocket9372
      @johnnyrocket9372 4 года назад

      @ItzMikeOmg what are you talking about. ever skyscraper there is uses concrete on its floors

    • @michaelmaker8169
      @michaelmaker8169 4 года назад +1

      I was wondering how do know how much cement to put in to give you your 3:2:1 ratio?

    • @johnnyrocket9372
      @johnnyrocket9372 4 года назад

      @@michaelmaker8169 mills weigh it, I use old spackle buckets or buy premixed bags depending on the size of the job.

    • @michaelmaker8169
      @michaelmaker8169 4 года назад +1

      @@johnnyrocket9372 i see you scoop sand and stone mix in, but how do you know how much cement to put in.

  • @jimthesoundman8641
    @jimthesoundman8641 4 года назад +6

    12:19 How do you know how many bags of cement to add to maintain the correct ratio? Do you just guess at how much sand and gravel is already in the scoop?

    • @torquemada6781
      @torquemada6781 4 года назад +1

      I have the same question

    • @ivordripatmenose8252
      @ivordripatmenose8252 4 года назад +2

      It’s ok for professionals to use this method but DIYers need to measure more precisely.

    • @OTG414
      @OTG414 4 года назад +4

      I don't know if I'd want to use the "eyeball" method for a structural footing concrete mix. That mix has to be exact for those footings to have the appropriate compressive and tensile strength. Concrete suppliers use computer controlled, volume and weight based dispensers that taylor the mix.

  • @keepingitcleanwithmrlee6696
    @keepingitcleanwithmrlee6696 4 года назад +4

    More videos plz. Your content is very addictive! 👍

  • @davidbryant88
    @davidbryant88 4 года назад +8

    If it had a little longer lip on the bottom I think you cold load it with the grate on.

    • @loganholmberg2295
      @loganholmberg2295 4 года назад

      Yep but I think the design purpose is to load this with another machine or by hand. Otherwise you'd think they would have a larger lip as its a glaring flaw if you don't care about properly mixing your material. lol.

  • @aussierockbands
    @aussierockbands 4 года назад +9

    Could have used that when you were pouring your hot tub cave roof, man, awesome little attachment....neat

  • @Duddyt
    @Duddyt 4 года назад +5

    Got to say didnt think it would be as efficient at first glance but its worth it. Design tweaks like making that grate easier to just flip up and down and longer handle so you are not standing under load on the discharge pipe.

  • @TimMcArdle
    @TimMcArdle 4 года назад +21

    That's a big step up from the old International dump bed and the excavator bro!

    • @zuksammy
      @zuksammy 4 года назад +1

      I just watched that video.

  • @tonyv.9248
    @tonyv.9248 4 года назад +20

    much respect for you for giving us amazing camera angles ❤️

  • @KentWiggins
    @KentWiggins 4 года назад +4

    The tool seems to work great but there's no way I will trust the mix by just scooping it up off the ground I would have to shovel it in there and then use the tool to mix and pour it but there's no way I would be satisfied that I've got that mix right just scooping stuff up off the ground

  • @MockOverdrive
    @MockOverdrive 4 года назад +1

    I still get a kick out of that time you mixed concrete in your dump truck with an excavator :D This seems pretty nice though for smaller jobs. It's a good thing you locked Levi up while running it, he probably would have tried to jump in it (boat dock flashback) and become doghamburger :'(

  • @donaldstrishock3923
    @donaldstrishock3923 Год назад +1

    Such a Great vidio Demonstration Andrew. SO MANY great comments and suggestions. Only ONE Problem that atachment like many other similar models is a PURE Piece of JUNK. At 5000$ it was a "make-work " machine. Had another model-brand & it was pure Torture ( you must have not noticed yourself); reasons = poor mixing( even on small batches), loading carrictoristics = bad ( like you had to take the grates OFF), poor metering, & a horrendous amount of TIME for Clean-up. There just is no "easy way out" for placement, mixing,economy & production of concrete adventures; these "miricale wonder" machines are GREAT for the dealers & manufacturers ONLY! Thank you Sir for the Excelent vidio and happy safe work practices.

  • @FlourescentPotato
    @FlourescentPotato 4 года назад +6

    I can highly recommend watching the Odell Complete Concrete channel to learn more about concrete, those guys are specialists and it seems like if they don't know it, it's not worth knowing.

    • @jakef1998
      @jakef1998 4 года назад

      ive been watching them for awhile now and im going to be honest, it is very subpar work. no gravel base, very wet concrete, poor finishing job. I enjoy watching them but its not great.

    • @942687032679840126
      @942687032679840126 4 года назад +1

      @@jakef1998 The earth in southern california is basically like gravel base (it is a rocky desert) so no need for a separate layer. I don't know about the rest.

  • @ochancay
    @ochancay 4 года назад +10

    Andrew the Best!

  • @joashbowles8695
    @joashbowles8695 4 года назад +17

    Well I was gonna go to sleep, but it’s worth the wait.

  • @pauledge7530
    @pauledge7530 4 года назад +8

    Spent some hours over the last few weeks Watching loads of your videos . I’m impressed that you can work and have the time to film and place your cam and fly your drone all over the place . 10 out of 10 for the interesting and different situations you get into you should be on the Discovery Channel 😁

  • @oby-1607
    @oby-1607 4 года назад +5

    Andrew always loves when a new pallet with something comes on it. Looks like some kinda alien feeding its young.

  • @TheChris1299100
    @TheChris1299100 4 года назад +6

    That's really cool! I wish I had one of these when I re-did my fence line.

  • @gostriderblack
    @gostriderblack 4 года назад +14

    I wish Levi was my foremen, he seems like a great boss. Given you are a hell of a worker Andrew but it always helps to have a good boss and man is he a cutie. Keep up the good work levi.

  • @umpireoba
    @umpireoba 4 года назад +12

    Time to drop everything!! Andrew just posted a vid 👍

  • @handyman3320
    @handyman3320 4 года назад +99

    Ive never seen sand like that. It looks like soil / mud.

    • @Bigdaddyluv68
      @Bigdaddyluv68 4 года назад +6

      It had clay in it

    • @hannag7850
      @hannag7850 4 года назад +9

      ya its not sand I think he's on drugs lol

    • @pattyleabo426
      @pattyleabo426 4 года назад +6

      He would be thrown off the job site in Texas if he was seen using that ‘sand’ but everyone down here is a know it all

    • @SC2TiMeLorD
      @SC2TiMeLorD 4 года назад +2

      ya legit its soaking wet

    • @robdeebaltd1548
      @robdeebaltd1548 4 года назад +10

      Wet or not that didn’t look like sand to me!!!
      Actually It looks like some of that recycled sand you get out of a soil wash plant

  • @peternicholsonu6090
    @peternicholsonu6090 4 года назад +35

    Why didn’t I think to invent one of those?
    Am in my 70’s and still kicking myself for not putting wheels on luggage way back!

    • @wh8085
      @wh8085 4 года назад +1

      Invent a crooked politician zapper please !

    • @markfryer9880
      @markfryer9880 4 года назад

      @@wh8085 Better get a world wide patent for that.

    • @JackMacLupus
      @JackMacLupus 4 года назад +1

      Well, usually if you HAVE such ideas you mostly dont have the resources to really build them. At least, thats with things that i had the idea as a kid and saw them years later. (Like the Encon Tiltrotor or quick change connections on excavators as well as a compactor attachment for skidd steers for example.)

    • @peternicholsonu6090
      @peternicholsonu6090 4 года назад

      JackMacLupus Be glad you have a mind to come to such ideas...that mind will always be finding new things and that makes life so exciting....had we made millions we would only freak out about losing it and become distracted from our clear open thinking.....only sleep in one bed at a time and drive one tractor/car at a time.

    • @JackMacLupus
      @JackMacLupus 4 года назад +1

      @@peternicholsonu6090 ONE million whould be enough for me. Just one. That i dont have to worry that i can pay all bill and have enought money for food till the end of the month.

  • @donbraden8533
    @donbraden8533 4 года назад +9

    That definitely saved a lot of back pain from all of the shoveling that would have been done 😀👍👍looks like it passed the Levi inspection 😂👍👍

  • @MRrwmac
    @MRrwmac 4 года назад +5

    Andrew, Seems like another great attachment. I’m sure you’re going to mod it up a little to your liking - haha.

    • @johndowe7003
      @johndowe7003 4 года назад +1

      starting with the crappy grate , it either needs to be removed or modified or the bucket itself be extended so you can gather material faster

  • @niv6626
    @niv6626 4 года назад +1

    Warranty ends - do as in the photo.
    i.ibb.co/zf4qCKd/648684.jpg
    You will be happy. :)
    Why doesn't the manufacturer do that ?! - unclear....