I'm setting at 24.30 and looking at the second box. That is a fer piece out to it...... As the kid on the "Little Rascals" cartoon used to say, "MARVELOUS"!!!!! It is a real pleasure to watch you work attending to SAFETY in step with getting the job done. God Bless You Brother@!!!!!!!!. Ye Ole Caterpillar Cowboy.
I am at a loss to figure out how you can understand each other yelling back and forth. I would have asked "What?" a thousand times. Can't believe how I look forward to watching your channel with my coffee and yogurt.
A visual symphony! You play that rotator like a violin. Wondrous teamwork & coordination. Thank you for showing the whole operation. Your videos are like mini-movies to me--when you post one, I look forward to settling down with a cup of hot chocolate, turning my heating blanket up, and ending my day snuggling in watching your video. You make a part of my day wonderful.
With competency, cool heads and, the proper tools there is no problem that can't be overcome. This is the type of content that goes beyond instructional to inspirational. Good on you Ron and everyone at Midwest Truck and also the unsung heroes that do the amazing engineering and production at Miller Industries.
It's really nice seeing you guys helping a construction company out. I mean, technically, you guys didn't have to. Just nice to see the cooperation from the two companies.
Ron, I'd tandem pick with you any day! Glad it all went well. There was a lot wrong with that box culvert pick. But, you handled it perfectly. Believe me, I completely understand how stressful and dangerous of a job that was. Nice work! Stay safe my friend! 🙂👍
Yes, there was was a lot about this job that could have gone bad, but, gratefully, it didn't. Thanks for the vote of confidence that you would pick with me. Best of luck. Be safe and God bless.
good job y'all and Ron did well with that job. That's probably the only time i'll get to see a 75 ton Rotator and 100 ton cranes work together. Also did i guess right that crane weigh 100 ton?
Everyday you keep demonstrating what an awesome piece of equipment that rotator is and how great a team you two are together. I really like the way you show us the in depth video followed up with the reader digest version from a different angle in your videos that sometimes points out things we missed at first.
Hi, Ron! I am always amazed at what fine control you have over the boom and crane. Your skill is obvious. Thank you for all the entertaining and teaching that you do in these videos. Explaining what you are doing and why is part of why I keep watching! :o)
Ron has posted allot of good vids.... But I think this is one of the best ones Ron has done.... I think this is like the 5th time I watched it over the years :D
I like how you use the rotator for more than wrecks. With a machine like that, keeping it working is key. I’m often surprised how some companies narrow their focus so much.
Yet another highly interesting job for that multi-$$$ rig of yours. Was interesting seeing how the culverts are placed and attached to one another. And see, we wouldn't have seen something like this if it weren't for your interesting videos. Thanks for sharing.
Great work. I've watched enough of your videos that just after I thought "why not use the remote and stand next to the crane cab for better communication?" my next thought was "because it's easier to see and 'feel' what your own unit is doing in dangerous situations while standing next to it". Then I saw your note on the screen...
Ron, I enjoyed watching your dad and you work together! I was amazed how he was quietly around and doing what he did! Have you any more of you two working together to show! Have you got over his loss yet? It has been over 50 years since I lost my Dad and I still miss him! I’m almost 79. Thanks for great shows this keeps me thinking!
Ron, since I have watched about 20 hours+ of your videos I feel I know you that is why I called you Ron. I have been amazed at the rotator and the good work that all your crew does. I watched you work with Talon, Mike and all the Law enforcement officers in your area and admire the shared courtesy shared. After driving all over this country from coast to coast and border for now in my 47th year and no major accidents I am now semi-retired only driving part time as needed locally. If you are a veteran then thank you for your service, if not thank you for what you do as a Christian and businessman. I have driven many time through you area and have visited many of the truckstops in the area. Just a word of thanks for your videos as they are very informative. Regards, Jerry Mobley Cairo Ga
Wish I could like your videos more than just once. Ron, love your puns! Awesome to see culverts placed. Lots of hard working men. And under your arc nemesis. Can't remember his last name, but Mike of Dirty Jobs should be invited to help. Heard he's doing new episodes. I'm a 75 yr old widow, believer and love these videos. My name is Pam.
Watching you in action is always a pleasure, shame about the unfortunate circumstances you often have to deal with but you do so with professionalism and safety in mind. God Bless you Ron
Greetings and Blessings again from Ohio .... An extremely tedious, yet dangerous operation ..... Professionally and skillfully completed by both you and the other operator. So many points of danger to keep constant focus on!! Well done by all!! Thank you for sharing .... Prayers and many Blessings your way. Stay safe and well!!
As a young man I sat at the controls of an old crane with mechanical winches for everything and no hydraulics. We never could have done that job. I also sat on top of a two story brick wall while my brother ran the crane to place a stairway inside the building and having the boom bounce into the wall. This was an amazing job by two very good operators. I'm trying to decide which I'm more impressed with, the rotator truck or the operator. That truck makes some pretty amazing things possible but the operator understanding how to use it is the key so I think I'm a bit more impressed with a really good operator. Thank you for sharing your solutions to some really challenging situations. Keep up the good work.
play the last part of the video (the fast forward part) at 1.75 speed, and you can truly appreciate how much that yellow machine was floating, it was on the edge. Great work!!
Nice job, pretty stressful on the machines also. I thought Ron was going to say he was so happy to help he wouldn't even bill them, but gladly he did not. 😁🤣 Stay safe and healthy.
Interesting way to set box culverts using a rotator and crane. We used to set them using one and or two large excavators. We never had to many overhead power lines to deal with. Great video Ron!!
Must say as many times before my hat is off to Ron!, Not only his skills but compassion for others is like no others seem to have. a awesome rig is nothing without someone that knows how to truly use it and what I have seen some local hear does not but Ron does. Still to this day wonder why power lines have something against him as many videos tell. Safety is #1 for him and will find a way. God is with him and I prey will always be. I do hope all will spread his word of slow down and move over!, wish he would make some shirts as I would have one. I knew one the used to and wished I could have one made to send Ron to show all. All would want and Ron will truly know how much he has done for so many.
Thank you so much for sharing your very interesting and informative videos Ron. Seen my fair share of accidents and removals but yours are a class above. Safety is something many operators cut corners with sometimes causing dire consequences. Keep promoting safety and care.
Oh boy that was some team work well done Ron and Keith. I must admit I did find myself holding my breath in some places lol thanks for another great video Ron 🙂👍 from Scotland
His left front outrigger sits on a slanted plate.... gladfuly it didn't slide. to quote a german "Crane places must be compacted" Happy New Years, Ron.
You do like a challenge or two Ron, proves how flexible and invaluable your rig is. It was good to see more of the controls and screen on the operators side, could be good to a video on the screen and what information is available to you for us non operators to give us a better understanding. Oh, and I hope you 'charged' them for the job too !!!
Well done with a tricky job! Working at or near the limits of equipment is when something is most likely to fail, I was glad to see that all went well. Hope everyone had a blessed Christmas, and may all y'all have a good newyear, as well!
Good job guys. I use to do that kind of work when i was younger, putting in storm sewer and box culverts. Thankfully when we didn't have your "arc nemesis" the power lines in the way. We had one box culvert that we lifted with a Terex pay loader and a 20 ton P&H excavator. And both of them where light on the rear ends. All went well though.
Hi Ron, I have watched most of your videos in the last week, great job that you do, just watched you move the crushed cars that had moved on the trailer, two things in the comments, drove long distance here in Australia for over 40 years, a lot on heave haulage, the guy had chains with the binders on the low side, right side, better to have them on the high side, your left side, the binders are then pulling the load to the high side, your left. there was also a comment about the old binders trying to get them tight, on one link to tight the next link is to loose, if you turn the chain around one turn, 180 degrees you will only go half a link and you can get you chain tight. Great to watch you work. happy new year.
Every day is definitely a school day with you Ron, watch you working is certainly an education thank you 🏴✅ Nice to see great work . Stay safe my friend.
First, love your videos Ron ... with all that's going on with "The Rona", I've been binge watching them non-stop so thanks for the reprieve from dull days !!! Just a short note of suggestion from someone that used to do this for the Railroad ("Derailments" are a mess and many times not accessible by "Truck"). As an aid to help off kilter loads, we oft used to "Auger In" (we had one on the back end of our Trucks for setting "Telegram Poles" (yes, we still have "Telegram Lines" ;) ) and sometimes would just dig in to give us an anchor when we didn't have a tree or other to latch on to. "Bobcat" has many sizes and once sunk in, it make for a handy anchor point just chained around the coupling shaft ... they even offer a "Rock Bit" tip in geological strata where needed. Just a thought. Keep those great videos coming !!!
Another job well done Ron and to work with someone that you have worked with before like Keith helps in making your job go good, Ron hope we see the video of the accident involving the Fedx truck way you described the truck bet it was an interesting recovery Stay safe out there Ron
I got a good chuckle from the puns at the beginning :-D 21:40 My late Grandmother used to say "Say whiskey" when she took a picture. LOL Good job! Teamwork is the best work. Love the boom cam. Stay safe and God bless. :-)
Reminds me of a job I worked on twenty years ago. Was working on a pipe crew and we tore out a bridge and put in twin 21' arch pipe. Pipe came in three sections and the middle was one heck of a lift. Excavator was right on the edge even with myself and another couple laborer's on the back of it for a little extra counter balance. We made out own cable sling for the lift as well. Grandfather was the foreman/operator and ordered up a 3/4 or 1 inch cable. We split the ends for about four feet and then crossed and rewove to make a loop to move them around. Craziest part of the whole job was a fiber optic line on the plans showed it coming up to the bridge, going out about 50 feet from the bridge then coming back in with 90 degree turns. We called bull on it and had the company send someone out. Cable ran right through the site straight down the edge of the road, LOL. He contracted a little puddle jumper to come out and move the cable. It got stuck in the creek. Finally my grandfather said, "Hey the excavator and me bill out at 150 an hour and I will throw the crew in for free." The guy said deal without blinking an eye. Got the puddle jumper pushed out of the way and dug down to get the fiber loose so enough slack was available to get it under the flow line of the pipe. Local telco came out at one point to deal with their line as well. Guy stuck his meter down and said at one point, "Three feet, take another swipe." At which point the cable was actually only about 6 inches down. Took another run through and cable was busted. Seems his meter needed a little better calibration. Grandfather also had an issue with ol sparky. Was doing something and clipped the power line. Set of great big medium distance transmission lines. Eventually a guy showed up and asked if he hit it. Wasn't within earshot at the time but pretty sure he said no, just got back from lunch a few minutes ago and been gone over an hour.
Ron goes into the construction business! Damn power-lines in all the hard places... Edit: I have a whole new respect for culverts! Wonder if the people driving over them have the same...
As a former Firefighter/Paramedic, I was always amazed at how bad some of the vehicle crashes were that people walked away from and the ones that did not look bad yet a motorist or passenger was killed.
Nice video Ron a true professional.... Didn't like the guy riding on the load though. If that rigging failed it could have been disastrous for him... keep the vids coming....love it!
That was a tough spot to work in, The one outrigger on the crane look like the pad was on a fairly good slope and on the edge like that didn't look good. The two of you worked well together tho. Nice job. :)
My guess is Ron would have declined a lift if the load would be higher than a couple of inches. That outrigger is sketchy but even if it slips the load only moves down a couple of inches so the trucks won't tip over.
@@wiedehopf9068 It doesn't matter if it was a couple of inches or 10 feet if that crane slipped and dropped its share of the load the Tator's boom most likely would receive severe damage if the box culvert was over the Tator's capacity at that boom angle. Tandem picks can be extremely dangerous especially if the rigging isn't set to share the load correctly, or if 1 or both operators are inexperienced or uneducated on tandem picks.
When working with a hanging load, or any load for that matter, you always want it as close to the ground as possible, not only in case your machine goes over, but other things can go wrong as well, such as a breakage in your lifting gear/equipment or the anchor points on the thing you are trying to lift. Basically it will minimize the risk of damage. This is the same no matter what type of lifting equipment you are working with or whatever type of lift you are doing, it will also give it more stability when moving due to a lower center of mass. It doesn't matter if it's a forklift, crane, wheel loader, excavator, tractor +++ Oh, this isn't meant for Ron Pratt, he knows his shit. just a general fyi as I see people fail and cause terrible damage/expenses because they don't do this. You get no warning, it just goes over.
Esp on a multi Cable Lift if your high in the air and say rigging snaps, Thats going to shift all weight onto your other line instantly, Boomshock the shit out of the truck and more than likely flop ya right onto your side. Low slow and steady.
@@ReflexXTows yup.. what so many people realise is that when lifts go bad you are LUCKY if you even get a hint such as a floating outrigger that it's about to go wrong... You are more likely to hear a bang then it's up to luck or your diety of choice if you and your colleagues will be going home... Failed lifts go wrong faster than you can react usually which a lot of people are kinda unaware of unless you have worked around this stuff
Hi Ron, have you ever had to use that emergency stop button. It's kinda like "don't push that big red button" My family also runs a tow trucking business here is Queensland Australia, and watching what you guys do is just amazing. My father really wants a rotator now!
I see you got to work near your old friends the power lines again. Great team work which makes a go easier. Happy new year to everyone at Midwest and your family and everyone else
Totaly in an superior mode !! And the Best of all Youré Videos is as Always Ron Pratt is the Most plesant Man You can Listen too ( sorry I can not translate Swedish to US but I LOVE all Yourë Videos) most grateful an all bless to YOU !!
ahh the puns in this video are simply electrifying. such a transformative experience will leave you amped up, I bet you couldnt resist them. its a job well done when you dont breaker anything and de fuse over a good conversation. did you perhaps medidtate using the mantra 'Ohm' before taking such a job?
Gee golly gosh, this is a heavy weight ballet performed in tiny steps in slow motion. Such a delicate operation for such massive components; seriously impressive. At 54:50 there begins an excellent example of "Head On A Swivel" (grinning) Yes, you have to keep your eye on EVERYTHING at a time like this.
I Am watching from Holland ( the Netherlands) and I enjoy the TH-cam movies.
I'm setting at 24.30 and looking at the second box. That is a fer piece out to it...... As the kid on the "Little Rascals" cartoon used to say, "MARVELOUS"!!!!!
It is a real pleasure to watch you work attending to SAFETY in step with getting the job done. God Bless You Brother@!!!!!!!!. Ye Ole Caterpillar Cowboy.
I am at a loss to figure out how you can understand each other yelling back and forth. I would have asked "What?" a thousand times. Can't believe how I look forward to watching your channel with my coffee and yogurt.
Thank God for getting the box in
A visual symphony! You play that rotator like a violin. Wondrous teamwork & coordination. Thank you for showing the whole operation. Your videos are like mini-movies to me--when you post one, I look forward to settling down with a cup of hot chocolate, turning my heating blanket up, and ending my day snuggling in watching your video. You make a part of my day wonderful.
I had no clue this was done so precisely. Love watching people who really know what they are doing.
Never will go over a culvert again without appreciation for what it takes to get it up and going. God Bless.
With competency, cool heads and, the proper tools there is no problem that can't be overcome. This is the type of content that goes beyond instructional to inspirational. Good on you Ron and everyone at Midwest Truck and also the unsung heroes that do the amazing engineering and production at Miller Industries.
It's really nice seeing you guys helping a construction company out. I mean, technically, you guys didn't have to. Just nice to see the cooperation from the two companies.
Ron, I'd tandem pick with you any day! Glad it all went well. There was a lot wrong with that box culvert pick. But, you handled it perfectly. Believe me, I completely understand how stressful and dangerous of a job that was. Nice work! Stay safe my friend! 🙂👍
Yes, there was was a lot about this job that could have gone bad, but, gratefully, it didn't. Thanks for the vote of confidence that you would pick with me. Best of luck. Be safe and God bless.
There was a LOT of stress there that day may God bless u Ron
good job y'all and Ron did well with that job. That's probably the only time i'll get to see a 75 ton Rotator and 100 ton cranes work together. Also did i guess right that crane weigh 100 ton?
@@RonPratt this was an electrifying video
edward tye hahahahaha
Everyday you keep demonstrating what an awesome piece of equipment that rotator is and how great a team you two are together. I really like the way you show us the in depth video followed up with the reader digest version from a different angle in your videos that sometimes points out things we missed at first.
I was glad to see you both take time and be patient. There are some people that would not be so cool about the whole situation. Great job!
Hi, Ron! I am always amazed at what fine control you have over the boom and crane. Your skill is obvious. Thank you for all the entertaining and teaching that you do in these videos. Explaining what you are doing and why is part of why I keep watching! :o)
Ron has posted allot of good vids.... But I think this is one of the best ones Ron has done.... I think this is like the 5th time I watched it over the years :D
Working honest men
I like how you use the rotator for more than wrecks. With a machine like that, keeping it working is key. I’m often surprised how some companies narrow their focus so much.
Thats so cool! Your reputation and equipment must be well known and trusted.. they had the box rigged for you, all ready. 👍
considering that the fire dept. had him go check out a potential new(ish) fire engine for them? yeah, he's got a great rep.
Wonderful to see great teamwork with the crane operator and every one involved in the task
Found out my dad and I both watch your videos. Made for good conversation while driving cross country. Thank you ☺
Rigging knowledge is worth way more than the truck.
Beautiful Teamwork with precision and doing the job without rushing completion without an accident. Bless you and your families.
Yet another highly interesting job for that multi-$$$ rig of yours. Was interesting seeing how the culverts are placed and attached to one another. And see, we wouldn't have seen something like this if it weren't for your interesting videos. Thanks for sharing.
Great work. I've watched enough of your videos that just after I thought "why not use the remote and stand next to the crane cab for better communication?" my next thought was "because it's easier to see and 'feel' what your own unit is doing in dangerous situations while standing next to it". Then I saw your note on the screen...
You're a fine human being, Ron. Job well done.
Ron,
I enjoyed watching your dad and you work together! I was amazed how he was quietly around and doing what he did!
Have you any more of you two working together to show! Have you got over his loss yet?
It has been over 50 years since I lost my Dad and I still miss him!
I’m almost 79.
Thanks for great shows this keeps me thinking!
Its awesome that you are able to film stuff like this and everyone is more or less comfortable with it.
You’ve got a surgeons touch with a machine that doesn’t have the sensitivity, but because of your skill, you “got er done”. Hats off to you.
"This ought to be WATTS of fun " Tickled my funny bone, thanks for the laugh Ron!
That was an electrifying instalment Ron, You and Keith spark well off each other with no static.
Ron, great teamwork as always. Blessings to everyone. Be careful and stay safe.
Ron, since I have watched about 20 hours+ of your videos I feel I know you that is why I called you Ron. I have been amazed at the rotator and the good work that all your crew does. I watched you work with Talon, Mike and all the Law enforcement officers in your area and admire the shared courtesy shared. After driving all over this country from coast to coast and border for now in my 47th year and no major accidents I am now semi-retired only driving part time as needed locally. If you are a veteran then thank you for your service, if not thank you for what you do as a Christian and businessman. I have driven many time through you area and have visited many of the truckstops in the area. Just a word of thanks for your videos as they are very informative. Regards, Jerry Mobley Cairo Ga
Great job. I did a lot of rigging over 34 years in construction in Boston and loved it ! Good job !
Wish I could like your videos more than just once. Ron, love your puns! Awesome to see culverts placed. Lots of hard working men. And under your arc nemesis. Can't remember his last name, but Mike of Dirty Jobs should be invited to help. Heard he's doing new episodes. I'm a 75 yr old widow, believer and love these videos. My name is Pam.
Watching you in action is always a pleasure, shame about the unfortunate circumstances you often have to deal with but you do so with professionalism and safety in mind. God Bless you Ron
Watching this is better than any movie every produced. Your work is awesome! Thank You!
Wow I'm glad you posted this video. I've always heard people talking about Culverts, but never knew what they actually were! I know now :D
Greetings and Blessings again from Ohio .... An extremely tedious, yet dangerous operation ..... Professionally and skillfully completed by both you and the other operator. So many points of danger to keep constant focus on!! Well done by all!! Thank you for sharing .... Prayers and many Blessings your way. Stay safe and well!!
As a young man I sat at the controls of an old crane with mechanical winches for everything and no hydraulics. We never could have done that job. I also sat on top of a two story brick wall while my brother ran the crane to place a stairway inside the building and having the boom bounce into the wall. This was an amazing job by two very good operators. I'm trying to decide which I'm more impressed with, the rotator truck or the operator. That truck makes some pretty amazing things possible but the operator understanding how to use it is the key so I think I'm a bit more impressed with a really good operator. Thank you for sharing your solutions to some really challenging situations. Keep up the good work.
You are like a surgeon with precision accuracy with the picks
Love the videos Ron stay safe on the road from a firefighter from Australia
Where about's in Aus are you?
I also love your videos, stay safe from a firefighter in South Australia
Awesome job Ron ! Very dangerous handled perfectly . Great video .
It is amazing to me the finesse that can be shown with these.
play the last part of the video (the fast forward part) at 1.75 speed, and you can truly appreciate how much that yellow machine was floating, it was on the edge. Great work!!
Nice job, pretty stressful on the machines also. I thought Ron was going to say he was so happy to help he wouldn't even bill them, but gladly he did not. 😁🤣 Stay safe and healthy.
Great team work and with both machines pushing their limits ! Nice work you guys !
Ron, your videos jeep me glued to the edge of my seat. Thanks for all the hard work you out in to making the videos/. Ernest in Montreal.
According to Ron “This gonna be good!”
And he delivered!
Interesting way to set box culverts using a rotator and crane. We used to set them using one and or two large excavators. We never had to many overhead power lines to deal with. Great video Ron!!
Must say as many times before my hat is off to Ron!, Not only his skills but compassion for others is like no others seem to have. a awesome rig is nothing without someone that knows how to truly use it and what I have seen some local hear does not but Ron does. Still to this day wonder why power lines have something against him as many videos tell. Safety is #1 for him and will find a way. God is with him and I prey will always be. I do hope all will spread his word of slow down and move over!, wish he would make some shirts as I would have one. I knew one the used to and wished I could have one made to send Ron to show all. All would want and Ron will truly know how much he has done for so many.
wow that one heck of a extension and angle you did there.
Thank you so much for sharing your very interesting and informative videos Ron. Seen my fair share of accidents and removals but yours are a class above. Safety is something many operators cut corners with sometimes causing dire consequences. Keep promoting safety and care.
Oh boy that was some team work well done Ron and Keith. I must admit I did find myself holding my breath in some places lol thanks for another great video Ron 🙂👍 from Scotland
His left front outrigger sits on a slanted plate.... gladfuly it didn't slide. to quote a german "Crane places must be compacted" Happy New Years, Ron.
You do like a challenge or two Ron, proves how flexible and invaluable your rig is.
It was good to see more of the controls and screen on the operators side, could be good to a video on the screen and what information is available to you for us non operators to give us a better understanding.
Oh, and I hope you 'charged' them for the job too !!!
sounds like we have a good video coming up with that fed ex truck
Well done with a tricky job! Working at or near the limits of equipment is when something is most likely to fail, I was glad to see that all went well.
Hope everyone had a blessed Christmas, and may all y'all have a good newyear, as well!
Another job well done, teamwork did pay off.
The more videos, the more educational and sometimes funny. Great job Ron from Ron in WI.
Nothing like good team work, And making the job safer for everyone. Have a great weekend
Good job guys. I use to do that kind of work when i was younger, putting in storm sewer and box culverts. Thankfully when we didn't have your "arc nemesis" the power lines in the way. We had one box culvert that we lifted with a Terex pay loader and a 20 ton P&H excavator. And both of them where light on the rear ends. All went well though.
Nicely done once again. It honestly amazes me seeing what you do with your rotator. I enjoyed the video thanks for sharing. #staysafe 🇺🇸
Love watching your videos. You show things most people like me never see. It's very interesting. Thank you.
They had the rigging all set up for you. How could you say no?
Absolutly Brilliant Work
Hi Ron, I have watched most of your videos in the last week, great job that you do, just watched you move the crushed cars that had moved on the trailer, two things in the comments, drove long distance here in Australia for over 40 years, a lot on heave haulage, the guy had chains with the binders on the low side, right side, better to have them on the high side, your left side, the binders are then pulling the load to the high side, your left. there was also a comment about the old binders trying to get them tight, on one link to tight the next link is to loose, if you turn the chain around one turn, 180 degrees you will only go half a link and you can get you chain tight. Great to watch you work. happy new year.
Ron Pratt does it again,helping a construction crane 🏗!
I saw the thumbnail and just HAD to watch!
Every day is definitely a school day with you Ron, watch you working is certainly an education thank you 🏴✅
Nice to see great work . Stay safe my friend.
First, love your videos Ron ... with all that's going on with "The Rona", I've been binge watching them non-stop so thanks for the reprieve from dull days !!! Just a short note of suggestion from someone that used to do this for the Railroad ("Derailments" are a mess and many times not accessible by "Truck"). As an aid to help off kilter loads, we oft used to "Auger In" (we had one on the back end of our Trucks for setting "Telegram Poles" (yes, we still have "Telegram Lines" ;) ) and sometimes would just dig in to give us an anchor when we didn't have a tree or other to latch on to. "Bobcat" has many sizes and once sunk in, it make for a handy anchor point just chained around the coupling shaft ... they even offer a "Rock Bit" tip in geological strata where needed. Just a thought. Keep those great videos coming !!!
"Ark nemesis" " Watts of fun" too funny Ron.
You really know how to work as a team.
The captions are splendid!
Great team work Ron! Another job well done! Wish you the best in the coming new year to you, your family and crew!
Had to come back for a second viewing!! GREAT TEAMWORK!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS, stay safe out there. God bless.
Really good video Ron. my two favorites excavation and towing. I have done both in my short life time.
Another job well done Ron and to work with someone that you have worked with before like Keith helps in making your job go good, Ron hope we see the video of the accident involving the Fedx truck way you described the truck bet it was an interesting recovery
Stay safe out there Ron
That was a shocking good lift. For those who have never done a double pick, they do not understand. Take care Ron.
Ron I want to thank you for Safety and I thank God and appreciate men that still push the limit like our founding fathers to get the job done
I got a good chuckle from the puns at the beginning :-D
21:40 My late Grandmother used to say "Say whiskey" when she took a picture. LOL
Good job! Teamwork is the best work. Love the boom cam. Stay safe and God bless. :-)
Reminds me of a job I worked on twenty years ago. Was working on a pipe crew and we tore out a bridge and put in twin 21' arch pipe. Pipe came in three sections and the middle was one heck of a lift. Excavator was right on the edge even with myself and another couple laborer's on the back of it for a little extra counter balance. We made out own cable sling for the lift as well. Grandfather was the foreman/operator and ordered up a 3/4 or 1 inch cable. We split the ends for about four feet and then crossed and rewove to make a loop to move them around.
Craziest part of the whole job was a fiber optic line on the plans showed it coming up to the bridge, going out about 50 feet from the bridge then coming back in with 90 degree turns. We called bull on it and had the company send someone out. Cable ran right through the site straight down the edge of the road, LOL. He contracted a little puddle jumper to come out and move the cable. It got stuck in the creek. Finally my grandfather said, "Hey the excavator and me bill out at 150 an hour and I will throw the crew in for free." The guy said deal without blinking an eye. Got the puddle jumper pushed out of the way and dug down to get the fiber loose so enough slack was available to get it under the flow line of the pipe.
Local telco came out at one point to deal with their line as well. Guy stuck his meter down and said at one point, "Three feet, take another swipe." At which point the cable was actually only about 6 inches down. Took another run through and cable was busted. Seems his meter needed a little better calibration.
Grandfather also had an issue with ol sparky. Was doing something and clipped the power line. Set of great big medium distance transmission lines. Eventually a guy showed up and asked if he hit it. Wasn't within earshot at the time but pretty sure he said no, just got back from lunch a few minutes ago and been gone over an hour.
Ron goes into the construction business! Damn power-lines in all the hard places...
Edit: I have a whole new respect for culverts! Wonder if the people driving over them have the same...
As a former Firefighter/Paramedic, I was always amazed at how bad some of the vehicle crashes were that people walked away from and the ones that did not look bad yet a motorist or passenger was killed.
Midwest truck , building roads for a better tommorow
Lol 😂 totally agree with you
I love the puns! More, please.
Nice video Ron a true professional.... Didn't like the guy riding on the load though. If that rigging failed it could have been disastrous for him... keep the vids coming....love it!
He most likely has a half decent life insurance policy
I was holding my own breath for that one!!!! Well done :o)
A dangerous and precise job - well done!
That was a tough spot to work in, The one outrigger on the crane look like the pad was on a fairly good slope and on the edge like that didn't look good. The two of you worked well together tho. Nice job. :)
My guess is Ron would have declined a lift if the load would be higher than a couple of inches. That outrigger is sketchy but even if it slips the load only moves down a couple of inches so the trucks won't tip over.
@@wiedehopf9068 It doesn't matter if it was a couple of inches or 10 feet if that crane slipped and dropped its share of the load the Tator's boom most likely would receive severe damage if the box culvert was over the Tator's capacity at that boom angle. Tandem picks can be extremely dangerous especially if the rigging isn't set to share the load correctly, or if 1 or both operators are inexperienced or uneducated on tandem picks.
Wow great job,glad to see a Good 👍 can't stop watching
Looks hard.
Going to post the video about the wreck you mentioned in the beginning
When working with a hanging load, or any load for that matter, you always want it as close to the ground as possible, not only in case your machine goes over, but other things can go wrong as well, such as a breakage in your lifting gear/equipment or the anchor points on the thing you are trying to lift. Basically it will minimize the risk of damage. This is the same no matter what type of lifting equipment you are working with or whatever type of lift you are doing, it will also give it more stability when moving due to a lower center of mass. It doesn't matter if it's a forklift, crane, wheel loader, excavator, tractor +++ Oh, this isn't meant for Ron Pratt, he knows his shit. just a general fyi as I see people fail and cause terrible damage/expenses because they don't do this. You get no warning, it just goes over.
Esp on a multi Cable Lift if your high in the air and say rigging snaps, Thats going to shift all weight onto your other line instantly, Boomshock the shit out of the truck and more than likely flop ya right onto your side. Low slow and steady.
@@ReflexXTows yup.. what so many people realise is that when lifts go bad you are LUCKY if you even get a hint such as a floating outrigger that it's about to go wrong... You are more likely to hear a bang then it's up to luck or your diety of choice if you and your colleagues will be going home...
Failed lifts go wrong faster than you can react usually which a lot of people are kinda unaware of unless you have worked around this stuff
Hi Ron, have you ever had to use that emergency stop button. It's kinda like "don't push that big red button"
My family also runs a tow trucking business here is Queensland Australia, and watching what you guys do is just amazing. My father really wants a rotator now!
cant wait to watch this at home on my big screen thanks Ron stay safe my work nights over
I bet your county is sooo glad you have that rotator!!
I see you got to work near your old friends the power lines again. Great team work which makes a go easier. Happy new year to everyone at Midwest and your family and everyone else
Ron thank you for sharing with us another great video GOD bless everyone
You guys get into everything! It is awesome what that truck can do: I want one:
those were some great opening "lines"
Totaly in an superior mode !! And the Best of all Youré Videos is as Always Ron Pratt is the Most plesant Man You can Listen too ( sorry I can not translate Swedish to US but I LOVE all Yourë Videos) most grateful an all bless to YOU !!
ahh the puns in this video are simply electrifying. such a transformative experience will leave you amped up, I bet you couldnt resist them. its a job well done when you dont breaker anything and de fuse over a good conversation. did you perhaps medidtate using the mantra 'Ohm' before taking such a job?
Ok that's enough. lol
good one
Some how you lost the spark or was it the connection? Either way the power is in the knowledge.
North star, good puns ,I like puns also 😆
Gee golly gosh, this is a heavy weight ballet performed in tiny steps in slow motion. Such a delicate operation for such massive components; seriously impressive.
At 54:50 there begins an excellent example of "Head On A Swivel" (grinning) Yes, you have to keep your eye on EVERYTHING at a time like this.