As a owner of one of these machines I can agree with with most of your points one minor issue I had is the stereo needs to be louder but absolutely worth the $170k for the machine u get is gonna be hard to beat.
it has Tunes ?? DP didn’t mention a radio. I couldn’t stand to work in a machine all day without a radio. in the country it might not receive very many channels but then I would try to figure out how to wire in SiriusXM. I put SirusXM in my semi.
@@steamindemon3389 We have radios in all our equipment but I never use them. I have a Spotify subscription which lets me down load music and podcasts. I download my podcasts and then I have a pair of Isotunes bluetooth ear muffs and I play my podcasts through them. So much better than listening to a crappy am/fm radio that probably won't work right half the time anyway. Plus you don't have to listen to the same 5 songs over and over.
Definitely a big thanks to Case for the opportunity. Channels like this are about the best review they could ask for. Like you said DP, a 10 min demo at a trade show just does not do this machine justice. It's so versatile you really do need to see it in action for a few weeks to see what it's capable of.
Dp I'm glad Case has given you this machine to run and review and I agree with what you are saying about the DL550 and hopefully down the road you have the chance to own one when the time is right
As an owner, I love mine with some caveats as you have. Tracks are the same as d3c. I broke the tracks off and part numbers matched with Cat. Triple grouser steel definitely good all around, even on some asphalt. Fan is extremely loud, but it runs my mulcher with no heat issues whatsoever. As a big guy, the cab is quite roomy. My seatbelt has been hooked behind me since the day I bought it.
A little surprised you didn't mention (unless I missed it) how well it did with heavy loads, especially the concrete blocks and clay tiles. It blew away the Taco and Kubota....didn't even seem close. That said, overall I think you made the right call about sending it down the road. For the work you do it's overkill as a CTL and more than adequate as a dozer, BUT..... there's no way to have it at (2) jobsites at the same time when one requires the CTL and the other requires a small dozer, which you seem to often have the need for. Very cool machine, though.
I could see this machine being a perfect match for a landscape architect. Rip up existing planting/trees, push a bunch of dirt, compact it then move heavy pallets of pavers with ease. What about a pool installation business? The power it has along with the versatility with attachments and being able to load high sided dump trucks
Great review and I do like the machine, But I will NEVER buy another one without a roll up door. Safety is the biggest reason, but I am finding a lot of other small reasons that are accumulating as a negative. Thanks for all your work and info.
I cannot remember the job but I do remember you saying having the versatility and quick change without trucking two machines for a short one day job was fantastic. You don't do a lot of one day, or two day jobs on video but that compact package for transport for those seems to be a big plus. Just not your companies need. Your dump truck, trailer, and that machine could do a lot of small jobs in a hurry. Add a set of forks and just think of all the jobs it could do.
Awesome piece of machine. MBTS did put a lot of hours in it and got very good at it. I understand your decision because it doesn’t fit in you scope of work but you still have the 1650. DP I can’t wait for the playlist.
Our 620 is a monster with a mulcher and in the blue ridge mtn at 100 degrees you don't get but 6 hrs for a tank of fuel but no problems with over heating at all. Waiting on a 6 way blade for it. Wanted the 550 I will say from the video it looks to be a little bit more visibly with out lap bar in 550 vs 620. Awesome machine
Appreciate your transparency about pros and cons. It seems as if this was a tough choice for you to let it go. I watched all of your videos(normally watch everything) and really thought you were going to keep it. I agree about the triple grousers. Keep up the good work and the videos.
I can definitely see that this machine wasn’t quite the right fit for the work you do. However, the new Case dozer “demo”…certainly fits the job description! 👍🏻 Thanks for the honest review DP!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. No surprise as to your decision. The cost is a little expensive if you don’t have the need for a dual purpose machine. If the price was a bunch lower it would likely be a very popular machine but they would likely be giving too much away. One can only hope that they take your suggestions and do well enough from your demonstration to the public that they might misplace a unit with your specs and improvements in Derby and forget where it went. That or make you an offer you can’t refuse. 😂 Wishing you and your family the best.
The door/window is an excellent point and defintely a strong arguement for getting a rollup door machine or getting an open cab machine. A hydraulic release will only work if your implement is tiled in a way where it wont block the door and with how some arms sit you basically need it on the ground to open a door. With DEF issues still being a recurring issues in a machine I can very easily see someone using a machine trying to say clear a fire break, going into limp mode, not being able to drop arms low enough and having to try and escape through the rear window if they're able to.
I remember saying that I thought you should keep it. Then you bring in the Dozer and the way it pushes is amazing.. not that the 550 doesn't push... But you need a extra smaller dozer more.... Case definitely is going in the right direction... Aaron will just have to get his big girl pants and get on with it 😊... Keep going... your company is growing... Jerry might need a new job soon.. 🤔🏖️
Do not miss out on the opportunity to negotiate a deal with case, you have given them exposure and promotional opportunities that they may have sold a number of these, dismiss this chance you may regret it here and there and stomp the ground wishing you still had it, but you know your business and work application best, I love gadgets and the more divers the merrier, this beast adaptable.
I can see your point on not keeping the 550, however, you are going to miss it. Thanks for your thoughts, CASE did hit the nail on the head with this machine. Thanks for the feedback.
This is a hard one, MBTS said he is not an operator, yet you said he loves it and is a good operator in this machine, who do have to believe ? Additional MBTS looks like he has been working out and is flashing his new GUNS and wearing a FLASH HOT NEW T-SHIRT. You are correct it does not fit your application but is a Damn Good Machine that takes a good while to MASTER. Keep up the EXCELENT CONTENT DP !
I have enjoyed all of the videos with the Minotaur and see how it could fit in a lot of needs and possibly replace 2 machines. However, like any “multi tool” it’s handy but isn’t the best at any one job. Sure is a nice machine though!
I been runing equipment for just over 55 year's now from old school hand crank dozer to all the new with that runs by PC with do not work well In the jungle . So I see the DL 550 as a new dozer so time will tell the truth about it . Looks nice and having ac is wonderful down in the jungle . But for now it's just some new toy they came out with now. God bless y'all
It would really be nice to show coupling the dozer blade,watched you run it many times . You definitely have a knack for equipment ,Aron is doing really good on this machine. Keep showing the good guys working.
The machine is a beast, no doubt. But I appreciate the honest review. No need in buying something that doesn't fit your needs. I know MBTS is going to miss it. Thanks for another great video!
Very good explanation and agreed it does have to fit in to the line of application of your type of business but 29:35 nicely said about the DL 550 and sad it’s going back an Aaron(MBTS) i feel loss 👍😎🇺🇸NY
I’m seriously considering buying one….i demo one with in a few weeks…..I can see where it will make me money with less hauling costs. Quicker movement means more money…..I can haul with my 1 ton dmax which makes it very attractive vs using my tandem axles Mack.
I have always wondered if engineers ever watched someone try to crawl out the back window of a skidsteer. If you’re a bigger person or less then agile you might be in trouble
I would appreciate feedback regarding to use in forest mulching which is what I would be primarily using it for the first 6 months . So far from one video I saw , I was not impressed but actually concerned.
Very interesting comments Mike from Aaron & you and I can see and understand why right now you are not buying it. What would have been interesting is have Jerry in the 550 for a couple of days for his comments from a dozer operator's point of view.
Mike&Aron you guys rock,watched the video,placing the Evo blocks,Aronade me pucker on the approach. Job well done, Mike more cudos for Aron,he is like a timx, takes a liken and keeps on ticken. Beautiful wife and family,I'm past all that,being 69 ,as they say fire In the furnace,lead in the shoe You have a great crew and seem to be on top of things Nothing but respect for you My last crew was 39 people, yes I would do it all over agin,unfortunately don't have the luxury of time. Best wishes Mike
Those flip out windshields can be a mess to deal with in a sticky situation, but if it noses over forwards or backwards in a hole or pond then you better be very familiar with removing the seat belt and making a front/rear exit. I tell everybody that has a skidsteer to practice a panic escape at least once a week so if you ever have to do one for real its almost a natural reaction vs go full panic and cant get out of the seat belt/safety bar.
Pretty much what i said from the start. Short track requires more attention from the operator to doze on grade, steel tracks limit its use on various surfaces. Great machine if its the biggest in your fleet and you dont have work for two, but in your fleet the 1650M and the Hyundai CTL are much closer to perfect to together replace the D4, TL240 and 850B
heavy landscape might be its gig, my friend has one they found it does a great job for a lot of farm work. They can move it easily and it fits in tight places
Nice, honest review. I agree with DP...lots of money to sink into a limited use machine. Better for other setups. I could see a guy who is starting out using one and not having to buy 2 machines. Drawback to that is if it goes down, no other machine to limp by with...
As a hypothetical question, if the D4 was out of commission and you needed a machine in that size class, would that be enough to bump you over the hump to keep the Minotaur?
I can see why you wouldn’t be buying. Though it was clear on a few things… 1. it kicked the Tako’s backside on many things (like hauling those big concrete blocks around!).. BUT the rubber tracks on the Tako make it where you can work on someones concrete pad or ashphalt driveway without tearing it up. 2. Many tasks we’ve seen could have easily used the Tako with no real difference (Rukus rake, bushhog, hauling dirt/rocks) and the fact that you do have 3 dozers already (the 2 JD’s and the D4) means it’s area of specialty is really already covered. It’s hard to spend that kind of $$$$ for something you LOVE but don’t really need.. I know you can tell that DP fell in love with that 550 he demo’d 7 months or so ago… but the price and logistics… made it impossible… (which is probably why he got a used 330… kinda that point in between)… This don’t really have that point in between that you don’t already have fully covered.
The roll up windows I find rattle after awhile and if u get different people getting in and out some slam it shut if they came with a sort of air lift on it mite be better cause people slam up then locking pin gets busted up
I can understand passing on the purchase of the DL550 based on DP’s application requirements but the question is what Mike will replace it with? One thing is for sure, Mike will give Case dealer and manufacture a professional assessment of the DL550. I don’t Jerry will miss it….lol😂😂😂😂
I used to own a Bobcat 7753 with the hi-lift arms. It was a rubber tire unit and after 2 sheared valve stems and downtime on one demo job, I got the tires solid rubber filled at Goodyear for $100 each and I'd come out of a demo site with my tires looking like porcupines had attacked me with all the nails sticking out! (also improved traction!) That said, it was perfect for lot grading and soil prep for sod and easy to haul and it only cost me $18000 with the trailer. Of course this was back in the mid-90s. I gasped when you said $200k, but in today's world and all that machine is capable of, I agree that it would be a great investment for mid-size contractors. Is your time almost up on the 1650 Mike? Think you will keep that one?
@@LatitudeSky Uhhh....I know it's "unrelated" to this video - but not an irrelevant question by any means...and no...I don't recall Mike saying he purchased that. Did I miss something here? I was understanding this too, (1650) was a demo unit.
Thank you so much. Bottom line is even though this is an awesome tool it does not meet your needs for what you do. Simply do not understand why they do not redesign those doors with the complaints They’ve had. It’s almost like screw you to everybody.
I hate that you're not keeping it, not as much as Aaron I bet. hahahah But I understand if it's not really what you need then it's not a good investment. I wager you will miss it more then you think and might at least behind the scenes have a reconsider in the near future, maybe not though. And you mentioned CASE being open to input and making some alterations based on said input so kudos to them.
Dr.DP 550 Review: "I'll be honest Mini-DP spent more time in this machine,"...NOT in Dozer Mode, but in DOZING Mode. I'd catch him just sitting there in his night drool bib, eye coverings on, sleeping away the workday in the AC all the time. I'll admit, you might think the fan is loud from what I said, but the enclosed cab does cut down on the lumbercamp's worth of log sawing snoring rattling the windows from inside. Makes me recall how nature abhors a vacuum and whatever crime against nature is going on inside the 550, the widows literally cup in, before bowing out between Aaron-Aqualung's snatched "rattling last breaths with deep sea diver sounds," (-Tull) makes you think the windows are about to pop in, or out. When I go to wake up Sleeping Beauty 3 times a day, I'm wearing a hard hat.
Ok Mike now that you broke Aaron heart sending his baby back to dealer and with his ability to adapt and learn all aspects of the operation of various equipment it's only fitting for you to buy one for him for Christmas 😂😂😂 he been a good boy then when you need it borrow it from him great vidg I personally see one in your future but why buy a demo
Do they have a bicycle attachment for it? And if they do that would cover another area for the pool warm worker for to get into the ditches around the edges. You know, allive farms, you know, just so much more
As good as it is if it doesn't fit than why spend the money. I am in total agreement with your decision. What about the big guy .the case dozer? I like the short video on big dog doing a wheelie
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Need Bluetooth so I can hook up my phone Can they make the roof higher to get a roll up door look great put on list when time come for replacement
Hello there Mike / mr. Dirt perfect we have a question for you. We also have a Deere 120 excavator. We've noticed that you have an additional counterweight on your 120. Our 120 seems to be very unstable. How much weight did you add for your additional counterweight? Watching your 120 it seems to be a fairly stable. machine.
As a owner of one of these machines I can agree with with most of your points one minor issue I had is the stereo needs to be louder but absolutely worth the $170k for the machine u get is gonna be hard to beat.
it has Tunes ?? DP didn’t mention a radio. I couldn’t stand to work in a machine all day without a radio. in the country it might not receive very many channels but then I would try to figure out how to wire in SiriusXM. I put SirusXM in my semi.
@@steamindemon3389 We have radios in all our equipment but I never use them. I have a Spotify subscription which lets me down load music and podcasts. I download my podcasts and then I have a pair of Isotunes bluetooth ear muffs and I play my podcasts through them. So much better than listening to a crappy am/fm radio that probably won't work right half the time anyway. Plus you don't have to listen to the same 5 songs over and over.
Definitely a big thanks to Case for the opportunity. Channels like this are about the best review they could ask for. Like you said DP, a 10 min demo at a trade show just does not do this machine justice. It's so versatile you really do need to see it in action for a few weeks to see what it's capable of.
"My biggest complaint externally..." as he points the camera at MBTS roflmao 😂
Dp I'm glad Case has given you this machine to run and review and I agree with what you are saying about the DL550 and hopefully down the road you have the chance to own one when the time is right
As an owner, I love mine with some caveats as you have. Tracks are the same as d3c. I broke the tracks off and part numbers matched with Cat. Triple grouser steel definitely good all around, even on some asphalt. Fan is extremely loud, but it runs my mulcher with no heat issues whatsoever. As a big guy, the cab is quite roomy. My seatbelt has been hooked behind me since the day I bought it.
Thanks Case Equipment for allowing us to see this machine in action on an awesome channel
A little surprised you didn't mention (unless I missed it) how well it did with heavy loads, especially the concrete blocks and clay tiles. It blew away the Taco and Kubota....didn't even seem close. That said, overall I think you made the right call about sending it down the road. For the work you do it's overkill as a CTL and more than adequate as a dozer, BUT..... there's no way to have it at (2) jobsites at the same time when one requires the CTL and the other requires a small dozer, which you seem to often have the need for. Very cool machine, though.
Awesome
Awesome machine for sure and so amazing for its versatility! Love the coupling / decoupling speed.
I could see this machine being a perfect match for a landscape architect. Rip up existing planting/trees, push a bunch of dirt, compact it then move heavy pallets of pavers with ease. What about a pool installation business? The power it has along with the versatility with attachments and being able to load high sided dump trucks
Great review and I do like the machine, But I will NEVER buy another one without a roll up door. Safety is the biggest reason, but I am finding a lot of other small reasons that are accumulating as a negative. Thanks for all your work and info.
I think that Case should send Eric a nice Goosedown jacket to advertise Case this winter for them. He more than deserves it.
I cannot remember the job but I do remember you saying having the versatility and quick change without trucking two machines for a short one day job was fantastic. You don't do a lot of one day, or two day jobs on video but that compact package for transport for those seems to be a big plus. Just not your companies need. Your dump truck, trailer, and that machine could do a lot of small jobs in a hurry. Add a set of forks and just think of all the jobs it could do.
Awesome piece of machine. MBTS did put a lot of hours in it and got very good at it. I understand your decision because it doesn’t fit in you scope of work but you still have the 1650. DP I can’t wait for the playlist.
Smaller operations this thing would be amazing. Versatile, Less mobilization cost also.
Our 620 is a monster with a mulcher and in the blue ridge mtn at 100 degrees you don't get but 6 hrs for a tank of fuel but no problems with over heating at all. Waiting on a 6 way blade for it. Wanted the 550 I will say from the video it looks to be a little bit more visibly with out lap bar in 550 vs 620. Awesome machine
Appreciate your transparency about pros and cons. It seems as if this was a tough choice for you to let it go. I watched all of your videos(normally watch everything) and really thought you were going to keep it. I agree about the triple grousers. Keep up the good work and the videos.
I am waiting for the day you say “I wish I had kept the DL550”
Lol
I can definitely see that this machine wasn’t quite the right fit for the work you do. However, the new Case dozer “demo”…certainly fits the job description! 👍🏻 Thanks for the honest review DP!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. No surprise as to your decision. The cost is a little expensive if you don’t have the need for a dual purpose machine. If the price was a bunch lower it would likely be a very popular machine but they would likely be giving too much away. One can only hope that they take your suggestions and do well enough from your demonstration to the public that they might misplace a unit with your specs and improvements in Derby and forget where it went. That or make you an offer you can’t refuse. 😂 Wishing you and your family the best.
Thanks
The door/window is an excellent point and defintely a strong arguement for getting a rollup door machine or getting an open cab machine. A hydraulic release will only work if your implement is tiled in a way where it wont block the door and with how some arms sit you basically need it on the ground to open a door. With DEF issues still being a recurring issues in a machine I can very easily see someone using a machine trying to say clear a fire break, going into limp mode, not being able to drop arms low enough and having to try and escape through the rear window if they're able to.
I remember saying that I thought you should keep it. Then you bring in the Dozer and the way it pushes is amazing.. not that the 550 doesn't push... But you need a extra smaller dozer more.... Case definitely is going in the right direction... Aaron will just have to get his big girl pants and get on with it 😊... Keep going... your company is growing... Jerry might need a new job soon.. 🤔🏖️
Great machine for the right application. Thank you for sharing! 😊
Do not miss out on the opportunity to negotiate a deal with case, you have given them exposure and promotional opportunities that they may have sold a number of these, dismiss this chance you may regret it here and there and stomp the ground wishing you still had it, but you know your business and work application best, I love gadgets and the more divers the merrier, this beast adaptable.
I can see your point on not keeping the 550, however, you are going to miss it. Thanks for your thoughts, CASE did hit the nail on the head with this machine. Thanks for the feedback.
going to miss seeing this machine on the jobsites
Very honest review and I think anyone who knows this channel a very thorough review give the time (and experience) you spent on this machine.
Thanks
Great review! Aarons toy goes bye-bye! Thumbs up! Stay safe. Jim
Loved seeing this beast on the channel. Def going to miss it.
It would excellent for farm applications too
Yes
This is a hard one, MBTS said he is not an operator, yet you said he loves it and is a good operator in this machine, who do have to believe ? Additional MBTS looks like he has been working out and is flashing his new GUNS and wearing a FLASH HOT NEW T-SHIRT. You are correct it does not fit your application but is a Damn Good Machine that takes a good while to MASTER. Keep up the EXCELENT CONTENT DP !
I have enjoyed all of the videos with the Minotaur and see how it could fit in a lot of needs and possibly replace 2 machines. However, like any “multi tool” it’s handy but isn’t the best at any one job. Sure is a nice machine though!
I been runing equipment for just over 55 year's now from old school hand crank dozer to all the new with that runs by PC with do not work well In the jungle .
So I see the DL 550 as a new dozer so time will tell the truth about it .
Looks nice and having ac is wonderful down in the jungle . But for now it's just some new toy they came out with now.
God bless y'all
It would really be nice to show coupling the dozer blade,watched you run it many times .
You definitely have a knack for equipment ,Aron is doing really good on this machine.
Keep showing the good guys working.
Several videos posted of doing just that
Thanks
The machine is a beast, no doubt. But I appreciate the honest review. No need in buying something that doesn't fit your needs. I know MBTS is going to miss it. Thanks for another great video!
Very good explanation and agreed it does have to fit in to the line of application of your type of business but 29:35 nicely said about the DL 550 and sad it’s going back an Aaron(MBTS) i feel loss 👍😎🇺🇸NY
Its been fun watching you guys use it. Next demo piece of equipment please.
Sorry to see this machine go and I know Aaron feels the same!! Stay safe out there!!
Good honest review. Thanks guys.
Good morning sunshine! Great video! Much love from Henderson Ga
I think he oughta get one for Aaron since you did a great job operating
Ahh man gonna miss the 550
Great analysis!!! It sure has looked good in your projects!
I’m seriously considering buying one….i demo one with in a few weeks…..I can see where it will make me money with less hauling costs. Quicker movement means more money…..I can haul with my 1 ton dmax which makes it very attractive vs using my tandem axles Mack.
I have always wondered if engineers ever watched someone try to crawl out the back window of a skidsteer. If you’re a bigger person or less then agile you might be in trouble
Or an elderly person. I can imagine.
I would appreciate feedback regarding to use in forest mulching which is what I would be primarily using it for the first 6 months . So far from one video I saw , I was not impressed but actually concerned.
Head to upstate brush control channel he has much better videos on that thanks
Very interesting comments Mike from Aaron & you and I can see and understand why right now you are not buying it. What would have been interesting is have Jerry in the 550 for a couple of days for his comments from a dozer operator's point of view.
Mike&Aron you guys rock,watched the video,placing the Evo blocks,Aronade me pucker on the approach.
Job well done, Mike more cudos for Aron,he is like a timx, takes a liken and keeps on ticken.
Beautiful wife and family,I'm past all that,being 69 ,as they say fire In the furnace,lead in the shoe
You have a great crew and seem to be on top of things
Nothing but respect for you
My last crew was 39 people, yes I would do it all over agin,unfortunately don't have the luxury of time.
Best wishes Mike
Damn, i was sooooo hoping you would keep it, I love watching it on your videos
Great review Mike. Sad to see it go, I seriously thought you were going to buy it since it was working out so good for you. Thanks Case
Those flip out windshields can be a mess to deal with in a sticky situation, but if it noses over forwards or backwards in a hole or pond then you better be very familiar with removing the seat belt and making a front/rear exit. I tell everybody that has a skidsteer to practice a panic escape at least once a week so if you ever have to do one for real its almost a natural reaction vs go full panic and cant get out of the seat belt/safety bar.
Pretty much what i said from the start. Short track requires more attention from the operator to doze on grade, steel tracks limit its use on various surfaces. Great machine if its the biggest in your fleet and you dont have work for two, but in your fleet the 1650M and the Hyundai CTL are much closer to perfect to together replace the D4, TL240 and 850B
heavy landscape might be its gig, my friend has one they found it does a great job for a lot of farm work. They can move it easily and it fits in tight places
i would say if you have 200k and need a dozer and ctl its a steal
this was an awesome machine to watch! I can totally see the benefit for the right person
Nice, honest review.
I agree with DP...lots of money to sink into a limited use machine. Better for other setups.
I could see a guy who is starting out using one and not having to buy 2 machines. Drawback to that is if it goes down, no other machine to limp by with...
Thanks
Also if buttons were on right side you could control machine with left control
Great machine it would have been nice to see you keep great video thanks Mike and Aron
DP I agree with you on the DL 550
sad to see it go , but thanks for the honest and thorugh review . thank you case
I will be surprised if it isn't missed on some upcoming jobs
What is the ROI on the machine in a business like yours Mike? 5 years? Less? Very curious. Thanks for all the very engaging content.
I'm with Aaron, let me have your checkbook and I'll buy it. 😅😂.
MBTS liked the machine cause it was just his size. Lol. Great video on the Case Minotaur
Arron looks sad but you are the man with check book!! It did good for you!!
Excellent review. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
As a hypothetical question, if the D4 was out of commission and you needed a machine in that size class, would that be enough to bump you over the hump to keep the Minotaur?
Absolutely
I can see why you wouldn’t be buying. Though it was clear on a few things… 1. it kicked the Tako’s backside on many things (like hauling those big concrete blocks around!).. BUT the rubber tracks on the Tako make it where you can work on someones concrete pad or ashphalt driveway without tearing it up. 2. Many tasks we’ve seen could have easily used the Tako with no real difference (Rukus rake, bushhog, hauling dirt/rocks) and the fact that you do have 3 dozers already (the 2 JD’s and the D4) means it’s area of specialty is really already covered. It’s hard to spend that kind of $$$$ for something you LOVE but don’t really need.. I know you can tell that DP fell in love with that 550 he demo’d 7 months or so ago… but the price and logistics… made it impossible… (which is probably why he got a used 330… kinda that point in between)… This don’t really have that point in between that you don’t already have fully covered.
Been waiting for this video!!!
Thanks for the update and the good and the bad. It’s is a nice machine
Good review Mike, but would have been nice to hear a bit more from Aaron! Not just agreeing with your statements!
Will let him know
I would 100% be sourcing a buckle to bypass wearing the seat belt every time or having it behind me
The roll up windows I find rattle after awhile and if u get different people getting in and out some slam it shut if they came with a sort of air lift on it mite be better cause people slam up then locking pin gets busted up
Good morning happy Labor Day🇺🇸NC
Nice review Mike and Aaron.
I AM ALL CAUGHT UP!!! HEY!
I can understand passing on the purchase of the DL550 based on DP’s application requirements but the question is what Mike will replace it with? One thing is for sure, Mike will give Case dealer and manufacture a professional assessment of the DL550. I don’t Jerry will miss it….lol😂😂😂😂
I used to own a Bobcat 7753 with the hi-lift arms. It was a rubber tire unit and after 2 sheared valve stems and downtime on one demo job, I got the tires solid rubber filled at Goodyear for $100 each and I'd come out of a demo site with my tires looking like porcupines had attacked me with all the nails sticking out! (also improved traction!) That said, it was perfect for lot grading and soil prep for sod and easy to haul and it only cost me $18000 with the trailer. Of course this was back in the mid-90s. I gasped when you said $200k, but in today's world and all that machine is capable of, I agree that it would be a great investment for mid-size contractors. Is your time almost up on the 1650 Mike? Think you will keep that one?
Pretty sure they purchased the 1650, unrelated to this.
@@LatitudeSky Uhhh....I know it's "unrelated" to this video - but not an irrelevant question by any means...and no...I don't recall Mike saying he purchased that. Did I miss something here? I was understanding this too, (1650) was a demo unit.
Thank you so much. Bottom line is even though this is an awesome tool it does not meet your needs for what you do.
Simply do not understand why they do not redesign those doors with the complaints They’ve had. It’s almost like screw you to everybody.
Sad to see it go but , understand the reasons why it must go.
Good morning all, have a sweet day today lol no work!!!
I hate that you're not keeping it, not as much as Aaron I bet. hahahah But I understand if it's not really what you need then it's not a good investment. I wager you will miss it more then you think and might at least behind the scenes have a reconsider in the near future, maybe not though. And you mentioned CASE being open to input and making some alterations based on said input so kudos to them.
Yeah I’m waiting for the results and the comments I want to 1650 M big machine. I think Aaron could run it to.
Awesome presentation Mike, You should do You Tube.
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Aaron loves it, come on man get it for him. You could expand and have him doing smaller job's. I'm trying Aaron I don't think it's gonna work buddy. 😕
Greta vid as always Mike!
Dr.DP 550 Review: "I'll be honest Mini-DP spent more time in this machine,"...NOT in Dozer Mode, but in DOZING Mode. I'd catch him just sitting there in his night drool bib, eye coverings on, sleeping away the workday in the AC all the time. I'll admit, you might think the fan is loud from what I said, but the enclosed cab does cut down on the lumbercamp's worth of log sawing snoring rattling the windows from inside. Makes me recall how nature abhors a vacuum and whatever crime against nature is going on inside the 550, the widows literally cup in, before bowing out between Aaron-Aqualung's snatched "rattling last breaths with deep sea diver sounds," (-Tull) makes you think the windows are about to pop in, or out. When I go to wake up Sleeping Beauty 3 times a day, I'm wearing a hard hat.
Ok Mike now that you broke Aaron heart sending his baby back to dealer and with his ability to adapt and learn all aspects of the operation of various equipment it's only fitting for you to buy one for him for Christmas 😂😂😂 he been a good boy then when you need it borrow it from him great vidg I personally see one in your future but why buy a demo
Do they have a bicycle attachment for it? And if they do that would cover another area for the pool warm worker for to get into the ditches around the edges. You know, allive farms, you know, just so much more
Great vid very well explained!!
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Awesome machine
As good as it is if it doesn't fit than why spend the money. I am in total agreement with your decision. What about the big guy .the case dozer? I like the short video on big dog doing a wheelie
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Jerry try it out in dozer mode? What was his thoughts?
You're going to regret sending it back to case, for it's size that is the most versatile piece of equipment that you had.
Awww, Wallee is going back home. The biggest selling point is that it is a "Swiss Army Knife" on steroids.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍. Need Bluetooth so I can hook up my phone Can they make the roof higher to get a roll up door look great put on list when time come for replacement
Excellent
Hey Mike. You didn't mention if it has a horn. Does it?
How loud?
Demo please
Yes
Hello there Mike / mr. Dirt perfect we have a question for you. We also have a Deere 120 excavator. We've noticed that you have an additional counterweight on your 120. Our 120 seems to be very unstable. How much weight did you add for your additional counterweight? Watching your 120 it seems to be a fairly stable. machine.
Was installed when I bought it
It's a nice machine. I enjoyed the videos. 👍
she will be missed RIP DL550
I got 250hrs out the rubber tracks on my 620. They can't take the weight. Delaminate from the inside.